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The new device converts 5U4, 5AR4, or 5Y3 tubes to a solid state rectifier. 

Tempe, AZ (August 29, 2010) – Tube converter manufacturers Yellow Jackets have announced their first new product in years, the YJR rectifier tube converter. The new device converts 5U4, 5AR4, or 5Y3 tubes to a solid state rectifier. The YJR requires no modification or adjustment of the amplifier, is safe for all common amps and transformers, and is easy to install. The YJR gives your amp a tighter sound by reducing the voltage sag in the amp’s power supply.

The YJR is made in a gold-plated tube socket and uses premium components for optimal quality and sound. It is handmade in the USA.

For more information:
Yellow Jackets

Source: Press Release

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You could be featured in Premier Guitar’s next “Show Us Your Gear” user gallery.

Marion, IA (August 27, 2010) – You could be featured in Premier Guitar’s next “Show Us Your Gear” user gallery. This month’s subject is your Practice or Recording Spaces. Where do you jam? Where do you lay down tracks? We want to see your guitarspace.

To submit, send 1-3 photos with captions to rebecca@premierguitar.com.

Check out our previous “Show Us Your Gear” galleries:
GALLERY: Show Us Your Gear - #1 Guitars
GALLERY: Show Us Your Gear - Favorite Overdrive/Distortion

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The booster is inspired by ’60s Ron Wood tones. 

Frankfurt, Germany (August 26, 2010) – German pedal builders BSP have announced the latest entry in their line of vintage-inspired boosters: the RW-F, inspired by the sounds of Ron Wood.

The RW-F has been specially designed for classical medium power pickups like the PAFs, P-90s, mini-humbuckers, or fat overwound single-coils. The pedal is especially designed to compliment the neck humbucker, which often tends to sound muddy, with a clear sound and warm balance between bass and treble. The RW-F also suits the bridge humbucker, which becomes tight and defined with great punch.

The pedal features a single gain control that enables you to blend from a slightly earthy crunch to a creamy blues to a fat, modern sound. Rolling back the guitar’s volume produces an earthy, vintage crunch.

The booster is true bypass and does not include an external AC jack. MSRP: 215 Euros (approx. $280 USD)

For more information:
BSM

Source: Press Release

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The exhibit features cars and guitars from Michael Anthony, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Billy F Gibbons, and more.

Pomona, CA (August 26, 2010) – Axes & Axles: The Art of Building Cars and Guitars, Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Fender Telecaster, a new exhibition to acknowledge the synergy between guitars (axes) and cars (axles), will be on view at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum, presented by Automobile of Southern California, from September 4, 2010 through June 30, 2011. This exhibit will feature a vast collection of rare photographs, rock memorabilia and personal cars and guitars from rock icons such as Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Michael Anthony, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Billy F Gibbons and many more.

As part of the 60th Anniversary of the Fender Telecaster guitar, the exhibit will also illustrate the history of Fender and celebrate one of the most famous guitars ever built, the Telecaster.

“Guitars and cars have a great deal in common: both are means of expression, both generated fanatical fans and both offer a stairway to freedom,” said Museum Director Tony Thacker, “This new exhibit will showcase the amazing connection of guitars and hot rod building. It’s going to make visitors want to rock!”

Some of the celebrity cars and guitars in the exhibit include:
* Michael Anthony, former bassist for the rock band Van Halen
* Jeff Beck, legendary English rock guitarist
* Eric Clapton, famed English blues-rock guitarist, singer, songwriter and composer
* Chip Foose, celebrity automotive designer
* Billy F Gibbons, guitarist of ZZ Top
* Kenny Wayne Shepherd, blues/rock guitarist
* Brian Setzer, American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and actor
* Jimmie Vaughan, American blues guitarist and singer
* SO-CAL Speed Shop, leaders in automotive design

A variety of educational programs will be presented in conjunction with the exhibition including guitar demonstrations and a panel discussion with hot rod builders and musicians.

For more information:
http://museum.nhra.com

Source: Press Release

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TightBoost is a variation on the TIghtDrive? with a cleaner boost and parked wah feature.

Batavia, OH (August 23, 2010) – Amptweaker has announced the latest pedal created under amp guru James Brown’s model of using guitarist feedback: the TightBoost?. The TightBoost? is a variation on the company’s original pedal, the TightDrive?. The TightBoost? provides a cleaner boost with more output level and much less distortion than the TightDrive?. The TightBoost? uses the same distortion methods as the TightDrive?, so the pedal provides a warm, tube-like breakup when driven hard.

Amptweaker says that one requested feature was to make a pedal that provides the tone of a parked wah pedal. In that spirit, the TightBoost? incorporates this into its Mid EW control, which gradually becomes a “more peaky” mid-boos and gradually blends in the wah sound without removing the high end. Different amounts of wah are available by using the High and Tight controls.

The pedal maintains many of the features of the TightDrive?, including the Effects Loop with Pre/Post switch, illuminated controls, and battery on/off switch. Amptweaker is still in the finalization stages of the pedal and is taking additional suggestions and feedback in its development.

For more information:
Amptweaker