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Press Release – August 2009

Rotosound launch British Steel strings

Rotosound’s world class reputation for making the best guitar strings goes before them. They have drawn on this history, experience and knowledge in designing the next generation of strings. Rotosound now announce the launch of British Steels, based on the Original classic Rotosound Stainless Steel Electric Guitar Strings from the 1960’s, and now manufactured using improved processes and even better materials.

Their original stainless steel strings already have a pedigree second to none and were used by Jimi Hendrix, Pete Townsend, Brian May and many others. Rotosounds stainless steel strings offered a clear, bright punchy sound, positive grip, plenty of twang and went on to be played on some of the greatest songs of all time.

The new Rotosound British Steels have been designed to give a brilliant tone, sustain and great volume. Using the very best stainless steel with the highest possible iron content (for better magnetic properties), the new strings are now manufactured under even tighter quality control and stricter tolerances to ensure consistency, clarity and durability.

British Steels are available in the following gauges* :

BS09   09 / 11 / 16 / 24w / 32w / 42w

BS10   10 / 13 / 17 / 26w / 36w / 46w

BS11   11 / 14 / 18 / 28w / 38w / 48w

For further information on the range see http://www.rotosound.com/steels.html

* Please note: w denotes wound string

DiMarzio has released the following new artist pickups for 2009.

• Billy Corgan – BC-1 & BC-2 (signature strat)
• Andy Timmons – AT-1 (signature ibanez)
• Steve Morse – reintroduced Steve Morse neck & bridge pickups

The BC-1 is based on the Air Norton S and the BC-2 is based on the Tone Zone S. Each of which had the frequency response lowered to get the sound Billy Corgan was going for in his new signature strat.

DiMarzio BC-1

Via news from harmony-central [url] it seems Jeorge Tripps is working with Dunlop to produce a new series of “Way Huge” effects pedals. For those of you new to the effects and guitar area I encourage you to check out the history of Way Huge effects and Jeorge Tripps. Below are some images and sound clips of the new effects.

The new lineup includes:

• Pork Loin Soft Clip Injection Overdrive
• Swollen Pickle MKII Jumbo Fuzz
• Fat Sandwich Harmonic Saturator Distortion

Swollen Pickle MKII Jumbo Fuzz

Fat Sandwich Harmonic Saturator Distortion

Have you ever jumped on a guitar cable and totally ruined a guitar input jack or amplifier input jack?  This looks like a perfect product for those of you that have or think you might have that problem.

From Belkin’s press release:

Belkin International, Inc., announces new BreakFree Connectors, which detach under extreme tension, protecting your amplifier or guitar from unexpected damage. BreakFree will provide noise-free dynamic sound without any degradation in audio quality.

Belkin’s BreakFree Connectors are designed to eliminate the popping that occurs when cables are accidentally unplugged from a live amplifier. Additionally, for musicians with multiple guitars, the product makes guitar swapping seamless without the hassle of shutting down or putting your amplifier on standby.

Belkin BreakFree cable connector

AVAILABILITY

• September 2008 in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia.

BreakFree (F8Z294) – US: $19.99

• Supports ¼” TRS plug
• Strong magnet with quick detachment
• Consistent audio quality
• Reduces cable clutter

BreakFree Tips (F8Z293-2) – US: $9.99

• Use with BreakFree Connector
• Two in a pack
• Supports ¼” TRS plug

Belkin BreakFree cable connector

[via Belkin Breakfree Guitar Magnetic Connectors | gadgettastic.com]

[Belkin BreakFree Press Release]