Instrument amplifiers

Garmin’s new Apollo Series amplifiers offer a boost for boaters with Fusion audio systems

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Designed exclusively for Fusion marine entertainment systems, the new Apollo Series enhance audio clarity and reduce distortion for a superior onboard entertainment experience.

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  • Designed exclusively for Fusion marine entertainment systems, the new Apollo Series enhance audio clarity and reduce distortion for a superior onboard entertainment experience.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210803005222/en/
    Exclusively designed for Fusion marine entertainment systems, the Apollo Series amplifiers boost power and enhance audio clarity for a superior onboard entertainment experience.
  • To protect Fusion marine entertainment systems on board, Apollo Series amplifiers also feature Multiple Protection Modes and ignition protection.
  • By simply selecting the relevant DSP audio profiles in the Fusion-Link app , boaters can sync and tune their Apollo Series amplifiers for optimized audio reproduction, right from their mobile device.

Joe Bonamassa Auctions Rare Gibson 1959 Les Paul From Coveted Guitar Collection

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blues Rock titan Joe Bonamassa known as one of today's foremost experts and collectors of rare Gibson and Fender guitars will be auctioning his sought after 1959 Gibson Les Paul guitar from his private collection this Saturday, July 31st. Hosted by Heritage Auction House, the lot is billed as an "NFT collection" which will also include a tokenized original song recorded by Joe. For more than 25 years, Joe Bonamassa has been a collector and enthusiast of rare vintage guitars and accessories and is widely respected as an aficionado. Bonamassa is taking his knowledge and artistry of guitars and bringing them together for what promises to be a groundbreaking NFT.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Blues Rock titan Joe Bonamassa known as one of today's foremost experts and collectors of rare Gibson and Fender guitars will be auctioning his sought after 1959 Gibson Les Paul guitar from his private collection this Saturday, July 31st.
  • Said Bonamassa, which is why he decided to add a rare asset that has increased value for over 62 years to his upcoming auction from his personal collection.
  • The 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard and 1963 Fender Vibroverb Amp are two of Bonamassa's most prized possessions.
  • -1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard, Serial # 9 0346

Joe Bonamassa Auctions Rare Gibson 1959 Les Paul From Coveted Guitar Collection

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Blues Rock titan Joe Bonamassa known as one of today's foremost experts and collectors of rare Gibson and Fender guitars will be auctioning his sought after 1959 Gibson Les Paul guitar from his private collection this Saturday, July 31st. Hosted by Heritage Auction House, the lot is billed as an "NFT collection" which will also include a tokenized original song recorded by Joe. For more than 25 years, Joe Bonamassa has been a collector and enthusiast of rare vintage guitars and accessories and is widely respected as an aficionado. Bonamassa is taking his knowledge and artistry of guitars and bringing them together for what promises to be a groundbreaking NFT.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Blues Rock titan Joe Bonamassa known as one of today's foremost experts and collectors of rare Gibson and Fender guitars will be auctioning his sought after 1959 Gibson Les Paul guitar from his private collection this Saturday, July 31st.
  • Said Bonamassa, which is why he decided to add a rare asset that has increased value for over 62 years to his upcoming auction from his personal collection.
  • The 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard and 1963 Fender Vibroverb Amp are two of Bonamassa's most prized possessions.
  • -1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard, Serial # 9 0346

Barrett-Jackson and Fender® Custom Shop Collaborate on 1969 Ford Mustang Resto-Mod with Matching Fender Custom ’69 Stratocaster® Guitar, Tone Master® Deluxe Reverb® Amplifier

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Friday, January 29, 2021

Barrett-Jackson s new in-house custom builds shop, Barrett-Jackson Builds, and the esteemed Fender Custom Shop today announced their collaboration on a custom 1969 Ford Mustang fastback with a matching guitar the Fender Custom 69 Stratocaster and Tone Master Deluxe Reverb amplifier custom fitted to the cars trunk.

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  • Barrett-Jackson s new in-house custom builds shop, Barrett-Jackson Builds, and the esteemed Fender Custom Shop today announced their collaboration on a custom 1969 Ford Mustang fastback with a matching guitar the Fender Custom 69 Stratocaster and Tone Master Deluxe Reverb amplifier custom fitted to the cars trunk.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210129005470/en/
    Barrett-Jacksons new in-house custom builds shop, Barrett-Jackson Builds, and the esteemed Fender Custom Shop today announced their collaboration on a custom 1969 Ford Mustang fastback with a matching guitar the Fender Custom 69 Stratocaster and Tone Master Deluxe Reverb amplifier custom fitted to the cars trunk.
  • If the Fender Stratocaster was a car, it would be a Mustang Fastback, said Mike Lewis, VP of Product Development at the Fender Custom Shop.
  • For images of the Fender Custom 69 Stratocaster, Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb Amp and the 1969 Ford Mustang Resto-Mod finished and in progress, click here .

Yamaha THR30IIA Expands the Wireless Desktop Amp Experience to Acoustic Guitarists

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

BUENA PARK, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Yamaha will be showcasing the THR30IIA Wireless desktop amp during NAMM's virtual Believe in Music week starting January 21, 2021.

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  • BUENA PARK, Calif., Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Yamaha will be showcasing the THR30IIA Wireless desktop amp during NAMM's virtual Believe in Music week starting January 21, 2021.
  • The THR30IIA Wireless is a 30-watt stereo amplifier explicitly designed for acoustic guitarists.
  • Neither a performance amp nor strictly a practice amp, THR represents a third amp categorya desktop that offers guitarists features they need when they aren't on stage or rehearsing, in addition to exceptional sound and responsiveness at any volume.
  • "The THR30IIA Wireless provides acoustic guitar players with a perfect combination of professional-quality sound, fully wireless operation and a stylish, modern aesthetic," said Arthur Morin, marketing manager, guitars, Yamaha.

Seeking your feedback about the Amplifier Rule

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Thursday, December 17, 2020

Of course, those arent the kind of amps covered by the FTCs Amplifier Rule.

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  • Of course, those arent the kind of amps covered by the FTCs Amplifier Rule.
  • But industry members and home audiophiles will want to take note as the FTCs ongoing regulatory review process tunes in to the future of the Rule.
  • The FTCs Trade Regulation Rule Relating to Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized in Home Entertainment Products a/k/a the Amplifier Rule has been around since 1974.
  • Youll want to read the Noticefor details, including the specific things were asking about the Amplifier Rule.

Yamaha Guitar Group Announces Corrective Action Required to Eliminate Overheating During Charging in Line 6 Relay G10 Wireless Products

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020

CALABASAS, Calif., March 17, 2020 Yamaha Guitar Group (YGG) today announced corrective action required for its Line 6 Relay G10 family of products.

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  • CALABASAS, Calif., March 17, 2020 Yamaha Guitar Group (YGG) today announced corrective action required for its Line 6 Relay G10 family of products.
  • The transmitters, which connect to an electric guitar to enable wireless connectivity, are charged by plugging them into a companion receiver, Line 6 and Yamaha THR Wireless Amplifiers, as well as a standalone Line 6 Relay G10T USB Charging Cable.
  • In four reported cases, the battery inside the G10 transmitter overheated during charging, adding pressure on the housing mechanism.
  • There have been no incidences of overheating in the company's wireless-enabled amps themselves, including Line 6 Spider V guitar amplifiers, as well as the new Yamaha THR30II Wireless and THR10II Wireless Amps.

Fender® Champions Future Of Guitar, Reveals Second-Annual Class Of 'Fender Next' Artists

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Program alumni like Sam Fender, Wallows, lovelytheband, Cautious Clay and King Princess also took their careers to new heights in 2019.

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  • Program alumni like Sam Fender, Wallows, lovelytheband, Cautious Clay and King Princess also took their careers to new heights in 2019.
  • "This new class of artists has taken guitar in a new, innovative direction, and Fender is proud to support their advancement to the next phase of their careers.
  • In 2020, Fender will expand the fan interactivity of Fender Next across several mediums.
  • Finally, Fender will continue to expand the experiential consumer touch points of Fender Next in 2020 by holding interactive live events across the globe that feature Fender Next Artists.

Reverb Names David Mandelbrot Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

CHICAGO, Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Reverb , a leading online marketplace for buying and selling new, used, and vintage musical instruments, has named David Mandelbrot Chief Executive Officer, effective January 28, 2020.

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Reverb , a leading online marketplace for buying and selling new, used, and vintage musical instruments, has named David Mandelbrot Chief Executive Officer, effective January 28, 2020.
  • Etsy's CEO Josh Silverman commented, "We are excited to have David take the helm at Reverb to guide its continued growth.
  • We believe Reverb has a long runway for continued growth, and I'm confident David is the right leader to maximize its position in the musical instruments space."
  • Prior to joining Indiegogo, Mandelbrot spent more than a decade as a top executive across various tech companies, including two that he co-founded.

Yamaha THR-II Series Expands the Desktop Amp Concept with More Sounds and a Rich Wireless Experience

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

ANAHEIM, Calif. , Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yamaha today showcased the THR-II series, comprising the THR10II, THR10II Wireless, and THR30II Wireless desktop guitar amplifiers.

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  • ANAHEIM, Calif. , Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yamaha today showcased the THR-II series, comprising the THR10II, THR10II Wireless, and THR30II Wireless desktop guitar amplifiers.
  • Upon the introduction of the original THR series in 2011, Yamaha established the desktop amp as an entirely new category of guitar amplifier.
  • The THR-II series expands upon this concept by delivering three times as many realistically modeled tube-amp sounds as the original THR10, new wireless features, more power, and a refreshed, stylish design that complements any home dcor.
  • The new amps provide 15 different amp tones, three modeled microphone sounds for acoustic-electric guitars, three bass amp models, and three flat voicings for use with other instruments.