In 1971 at the crossroads of Vintage and Modern amplified guitar sounds stood two pioneers, Randall Smith and Carlos Santana, and the little amp that could… the Boogie®.
The passion, creativity and dedication of these two artists intersecting at that revolutionary time in music history can only be called fate, and the resulting impact on the guitar’s voice will be felt forever more. With so many “FIRSTS” it set the world’s pro guitarists on their collective ear, the Boogie ushered out the old notion of a guitar amp and transformed it once and for all into a legitimate instrument.
The Compact 100 Watt 1×12 Combo, Tube Cascading High Gain Preamp (SUSTAIN), FOOTSWITCHING (Clean to Overdrive), Half Power Switch (100/60), Pull-Gain Boost, On-Board Graphic EQ, Slave Out, All World Export Transformer, Custom Hardwood Cabinetry and a Wicker Cane Grille were all innovations seen exclusively on the world’s first boutique amplifier by the world’s first boutique amp builder, Randall Smith and MESA Engineering®.
The Limited Edition King Snake™ is legendary in both sound and story because it is the direct descendant of the original Boogie that stood alone at that intersection so long ago. That amp was the transitional link between the low gain single channel amps of yesteryear and today’s current high gain, multi-channel footswitching amplifiers. Before the Boogie’s appearance back then, players had to turn an amp all the way up to get overdrive and sustain and it occurred in the power section, which of course was LOUD. With the creation of the world’s first high gain tube preamp in 1970, found only in the little Boogie by MESA Engineering, players could achieve sustain and singing tube overdrive at any volume. Revolutionary! The rest is history – and while it is correct to say that the little high gain, high power 1×12 Boogie Combo changed guitar and popular music forever, the story doesn’t end there!
This tribute model is an exact replica of the amp Carlos Santana toured with in 1972/73 as he introduced the world to this new sound, right down to the unique chassis size and the aged Snake-embossed Lambskin covering. But it has also been updated to include all our most secret Tone discoveries uncovered throughout the 43 years since the original’s creation. These improvements, some visible and some hidden, increase the performance and versatility while recreating the original voice with full authenticity. They make the Snake™ more usable across a wider range of musical styles and power requirements and add exciting new possibilities for expression and enjoyment.
We have just landed the beautiful Taylor GS Mini Koa at Guitar World Queensland. The GS Mini Koa looks stunning with beautiful flame Koa in a golden color with flicks of yellow running throughout the wood grain. The Taylor GS Mini is the best selling acoustic guitar at Guitar World and these GS mini koa’s take it to the next level again. These will not last long.
This is a beautiful keyboard and you will struggle to find anything that beats it for around the same price. The sounds inside the Yamaha DGX650 have all been recorded from yamahas highest quality acoustic pianos. Not only are the sounds in the Yamaha DGX650 of the highest quality but it also plays beautifully. The graded hammer action ensures smooth even playing across the range.
There is now a new slash les paul available. The Slash Rosso Corsa Les Paul is the latest Slash Signature Guitar.
Gibson Slash Rosso Corsa
After saving big rock riffs from the electronic mainstream with Guns N’ Roses, and tearing it up big time with Snakepit, Velvet Revolver, and numerous solo and side projects, Slash truly needs no introduction. His new Gibson Les Paul, though, is something you do want to hear about.
The Slash Signature Rosso Corsa Les Paul blends timeless specs with Slash-approved features and fine points all dressed in a brand new finish from Gibson USA: Rosso Corsa—or “racing red.” This luscious, deep-reed transparent finish in hand-sprayed nitrocellulose lacquer beautifully shows off the guitar’s Grade-AAA flamed maple top, while letting the tonewood breath to enhance a rich, deep, resonant tone. Commemorative details include a distinctive Slash graphic on the headstock, echoed in a silkscreen on the included black Gibson USA hardshell case. Add a pair of Seymour Duncan™ Slash Signature® humbucking pickups, a TonePros™ Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece, and top it all off with unparalleled Gibson build quality, and the Slash Signature Rosso Corsa Les Paul sounds every bit as killer as it looks.
All new Musicman Guitars made by Sterling. If you have ever dreamed about owning a John Petrucci signature guitar or an Eddie Van Halen signature guitar without the high prices, then these are for you. The Musicman Sterling guitars are some of the best value for money. Most models sit under the $1000AUD mark making them very accessible. The Sterling Sub series are the entry level models starting from $399. Good quality parts with a solid vintage tremolo that holds it’s tune. If you are after the full floating trem you will need to step up to the Sterling AX40. Head over to the Guitar World Australia website and check out the full range.
Introducing the new Maton ER90C. This is a beautiful satin version of the Maton Messiah. The satin finish really lets this guitar ring out allowing the rosewood and spruce to resonate beautifully. This is one of my favourites out of the Maton line up and is definetly worth a look if you are thinking about a all solid acoustic guitar. It also comes with Matons new AP5 pro pickup which is a huge improvement on the old system.
Maton ER90C
The AP5 Pro now features Separate Microphone and Piezo input controls allow for blending of both microphone and piezo levels prior to sending the actively combined signals through to the tone circuits and master volume. Highly selective cardioid microphone system allows for much greater microphone level before feedback in live environments. This newly upgraded microphone is direct mounted to the preamp casing via an adjustable arm, which permits easy final tweaking of microphone position to suit the individual artists style.
Tighter component packing via miniature surface mount components allows the complete preamp to be placed on one PCB, so the complete system is smaller and less prone to hum and noise pickup. The greater rigidity of this smaller PCB means that it is less prone to develop problems with aging, and because it is bolted into position in the casing, the whole assembly is unlikely to develop rattles with the constant movement and shipping expected of performing musician’s instrument.
We have managed to grab one of these rare guitars, the Gibson EDS1275 Double Neck. This guitar was made famous by Jimmy Page from Led Zeppelin in Stairway to Heaven and was also played by Don Felder from the eagles in Hotel California. There are more photos on guitar.com.au
“A completely new and exciting instrument … combines the conventional six-string guitar neck with a twelve-string neck—six strings double strung which can be tuned either in thirds or an octave apart for reinforced resonance and unusual tonal effects.” — Gibson catalog, circa 1962
Of all the guitars introduced by Gibson in 1958 – a key year in the development of Gibson as an indisputable force in electric solid body guitar design – the most talked-about models are still the innovative Explorer and the Flying V. Yet most people forget – or simply don’t know – that 1958 was also the first year of the Gibson double neck guitar, which in its original incarnation was offered in two distinct models. The Double 12 – the forerunner to today’s EDS-1275 – had what would become the most conventional twin-neck combination: a 6-string neck and a 12-string neck. The more unusual Double Mandolin had two 6-string necks: one regular 6-string and one short scale length with its strings tuned an octave higher than a regular guitar, which was intended to reproduce the sound of a mandolin. Undoubtedly, the two unique instruments were a sight to behold, but they offered the consummate stage guitarist two instruments in one for versatility and ease of playing. They were also produced on a “custom-built to order only” basis, making them rare finds in today’s vintage guitar marketplace.
Here are some photos of the beautiful PRS Brazilian Rosewood acoustic guitar we have in stock.
Brazilian Rosewood Acoustic Guitar PRS Tonare Grand
Brazilian Rosewood Acoustic Guitar PRS Tonare Grand
Brazilian Rosewood Acoustic Guitar PRS Tonare Grand
Brazilian Rosewood Acoustic Guitar PRS Tonare Grand
Brazilian Rosewood Acoustic Guitar PRS Tonare Grand
Brazilian Rosewood Acoustic Guitar PRS Tonare Grand
Brazilian Rosewood Acoustic Guitar PRS Tonare Grand
Brazilian Rosewood became an endangered species decades ago. Since 1991 it has been protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species making this guitar extremely rare. Other special features are gold hardware, moon inlays with 14 karat gold crescents, 12th fret bird with 14 karat gold outlines, private stock eagle headstock inlay with 14 karat gold outlines. The woods on this guitar were personally hand selected from the PRS Wood Library.
Due to the high demand and limited supply of Brazilian Rosewood, and its continued exploitation in recent decades, it has been listed in the most restrictive category of endangered species: CITES Appendix I. Not only is the lumber restricted from being imported or exported from country to country, but even finished productsmade of Brazilian Rosewood may not cross international boundaries.
Brazilian rosewood is one of the most highly prized woods in Brazil. The timber has been harvested since colonial times for high-quality furniture and musical instruments. Also known as the Bahia Rosewood, Rio Rosewood, Rio Palisander, Jacarandá De Brasil, Pianowood, Caviuna, or Obuina (Dalbergia nigra) is a species of legume in the Fabaceae family. The term “Brazilian Rosewood” has been misused often recently. It should only be referred to as “Dalbergia nigra.” However, due to extreme rarity, high value and limited availability of legally permitted or certified lumber, many businesses often misrepresent other similar species as “Brazilian” rosewood. Living trees can be found only in Brazil, from the eastern forests of Bahia to Rio de Janeiro. It is threatened by habitat loss, since most of its habitat has been converted to farmland. Due to its endangered status, it is CITES-listed, and logging of living trees is illegal and strictly enforced.
For decades, the electric guitarist has been shackled to the tube amplifier as the only
solution to get “that sound”. With the advent of the Kemper Profiler, everything has
changed. Now, for the first time, you are free to create amp tones as unique and individual as you, and capture them perfectly into the digital domain.
“Profiling” is the name we have given our proprietary technology that captures the sound and feel of a tube amplifier. The resulting profiles go far beyond a list of static, digital amp models – profiling creates a vivid, dynamic and multi-dimensional reproduction of your existing tube amp.
Profiling an amp is as simple as plugging it in and pressing “record.” Just insert it into the recording chain, sit back, and watch the magic. Test signals will be sent from the unit into your tube amp and recorded by the microphone in front of your cabinet. Less than a minute later, the sonic DNA of your tube amp has been extracted.
Use the A/B mode to compare the original tube amp with the profiled sound. The “Refine“ feature lets you fine-tune the nuances of your profile by simply strumming a few chords – a fast and convenient way to tweak the profile to perfection.
The four stomp slots let you choose from traditional drive pedals, wahs and EQs, as well as more exotic effects like frequency shifter and wave shaper. Post-amp, you can add up to four stereo effects, including various reverbs, delays and modulation effects. Many effects have a built-in “Ducking“ parameter – just find your perfect setting, then store it for easy recall as an effect preset.
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