Category Archives: Accessories

Rotosound Launches the Cooperstand Guitar Stand in the UK

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Planet-Musician

Rotosound is proud to announce the release and distribution of Cooperstand’s Professional Guitarstands in the UK! The Pro-G received a Best In Show Award at Summer NAMM 2010.

This is a guitar stand like no other! Cooperstand is a uniquely superior design, built from top quality materials to be a versatile, compact, and attractive wooden guitar stand. Unlike many of its competitors, its low centre of gravity with four points of contact on the floor makes it very stable. The lightweight, flexible gripping design means it can easily move along with the instrument if it is bumped, as a result it is very difficult to dislodge your instrument once it is in the stand. This makes it an extremely safe and secure place to keep even the finest stringed instrument. The stand is as effective for acoustic and electric guitars as it is for smaller stringed instruments like mandolins, violins, and most resonator back banjos.

In addition, the Cooperstand which weighs 16 ounces (500gms), can be opened with one hand, and folds up to fit conveniently in gig bags or the headstock area of most guitar cases. It has closed cell neoprene padding, inert silicone plugs at contact points to protect and hold your instrument snugly in place, and no exposed sharp metal edges. It’s the perfect choice for the performing musician looking for a professional stringed instrument stand. Users of Cooperstands include Steve Cropper (Dock of the Bay-Otis Redding, Blues Brothers, Booker T and the MG’s), Brian Ray (Paul McCartney Band) and Grammy award winner Carl Jackson.

Cooperstand is the most important thing inside a guitar case since the guitar (and your Rotosound strings of course!). It will retails for £39.95, is available on-line through the Rotosound website and through authorised UK dealers.

To find out more about the Cooperstand visit www.cooperstand.com.

To find out more about Rotosound, its strings and accessories and how to purchase them please visit www.rotosound.com.

Posted in Accessories, Guitar, Stands

Back by Popular Demand – Ampeg Continues Heritage Series Build Plan into 2011

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Planet-Musician

Following the sell-out of all 2010 units, Ampeg today announces the 2011 build plan for the U.S.-built Heritage Series. First launched at NAMM in 2010, the Heritage SVT-CL, Heritage SVT-810E and Heritage SVT-410HLF represent the pinnacle of classic Ampeg tone, styling and construction.

“Ampeg customers wanted premium, U.S.-built Ampeg products, and we are pleased to see continued demand for this series,” remarks Ampeg’s director of amplification, Pyotr Belov. “We’ve re-jigged the production numbers to better reflect demand and are proud to be building Heritage SVT gear in a newly upgraded facility at our home office in Washington State.”

Ampeg’s Heritage Series heads deliver massive, all-tube power using premium JJ tubes for the preamp stage and power tubes. The Heritage SVT-CL pushes 300 watts of power, which is perfect for the companion cabinets. The Heritage SVT-810E and SVT-410HLF both feature custom U.S.-made Eminence® drivers and are built using rugged 15 mm birch plywood.

The Heritage SVT-CL has a U.S. MSRP of $3359.99, the Heritage SVT-810E has a U.S. MSRP of $1819.99 and the Heritage SVT-410HLF has a U.S. MSRP of $1259.99.

Posted in Accessories, Bass, Guitar

Rotosound Launch Multi-Purpose Digital Tuners

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Planet-Musician

Rotosound are proud to launch their new Digital Clip-On Tuner and Metronome Tuner designed to be used with a range of stringed instruments including the guitar, bass, ukulele, violin and viola.

These tuners are intuitive to use and work by simply clipping the unit on your instrument, where it can pick up the sting vibration. When the note is played the digital tuner displays it and indicates how close you are to having that note in tune helping you accurately get perfect pitch every time.

The Clip-On Tuner (Product Code AT350) comes with the following specifications:

  • Tuning Items: Chromatic, Guitar, Bass, Violin, Viola
  • Tuning Key: C, F, B♭, E♭
  • Detection Range: A0 (27.5Hz) to C8(4186.0Hz)
  • Pitch Range: 430Hz to 450Hz (1Hz stops)
  • Detection Accuracy: ± 0.5%

The Metronome Tuner (Product Code AMT530) has the following additional specifications:

  • Tuning Items: Ukulele
  • Tempo Range: 30bpm to 260bpm

These ingeniously designed tuners are highly sensitive, very useable, convenient, reliable as well as being stylish with easy to read displays. The build, design and performance of these compact, light weight tuners are of the highest specification and quality. They are also highly affordable:

The Clip-On Tuner AT350 is £16.95 ($19.95)

The Clip-On Metronome Tuner AMT530 is £17.95 ($21.95)

Rotosound Tuners are designed for players that want easy tuning from a tuner with high performance and consistency. To find out more visit www.rotosound.com.

Posted in Accessories, Bass, Guitar

Protection Racket Re-Launch Deluxe Rucksack Cymbal Bag

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Planet-Musician

Protection Racket, world renowned for their soft musical instrument cases, have upgraded and re-launched their top selling Deluxe Rucksack Cymbal Bag.

Protection Racket is a world leader in the production of robust, hard wearing bags for all your musical needs. They are all designed, developed and road tested by gigging musicians to ensure they give you exactly what you need from a bag.

The upgraded deluxe rucksack cymbal bag (Product Code PR6021RS) is beautifully constructed and can be carried like a rucksack, leaving your hands free to carry the rest of your gear. Each ergonomic strap is over stitched with 30mm blinding tape to give it extra strength and filled with 5mm PE foam which makes in bendable and comfortable helping you carry those heavy cymbals with ease.

The deluxe cymbal bag now features new removable Propile dividers in both outer and inner compartments. Both dividers will separate and hold four cymbals, meaning with four cymbals in each divider and another two either side, a total of six fully separated cymbals can be carried in each compartment. Planned so you can get each cymbal in without contact where it is ‘nested’ secure and protected from abrasions and extreme climatic conditions.

In keeping with Protection Rackets totally road proof philosophy the new PR logo embossed AAA zip pulleys are now in satin finished nickel plate steel. They are totally rust proof, and nigh on indestructible. In addition the base of each cymbal bag is reinforced with a 12” polyprop protector sewn between the outer Racketex and inner Propadd guaranteeing your cymbals will not go through the bottom.

The Protection Racket Deluxe Rucksack Cymbal Bag gives effortless transportation, maximum protection and will simple be the best cymbal bag you will ever buy. It is available in a 24”version in a choice of four colours.

Protection Racket is the answer to all your needs, check out the company’s website for further details at http://www.protectionracket.com/indexsite.htm

Posted in Accessories, Cases, Drums & Percussion

New Luggage range from Protection Racket: The Best Protection in the Business

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Planet-Musician

Since 1994 Protection Racket has been manufacturing cases using their expertise in manufacturing and design to make the best bags in the business… road ready, durable cases, with easy to use features that are lightweight and provide tough protection is what their business is all about.

Protection Racket have now re-designed and re-launched their luggage range, still under the We Are Family banner, but with even more features, cool designs and a wider choice of styles. From washbag to business backpack, cabin trolley to AAA suitcase, the whole range has been overhauled and given the first class Protection Racket treatment.

The ‘We are Family’ range has everything for the touring musician: Cabin trolley for the plane or train; Business Backpack for carrying around your laptop and valuables around town; washbag for the hotel; wallet for money and credit cards and there’s even a new Musicians tool kit bag!

The new Cabin Trolley is packed full of features to make life on the road easier. The main compartment unzips all the way round for easy access and the large zippered outer compartment has seven internal accessory compartments.  There are additional pockets to hold your passport and both the retractable handles and padded ruck sack handles can be stowed and zipped away.

The new Business Back pack has an anatomical shape for comfort with a large easy access main compartment. In fact the Protection Racket guys have thrown the design book at squeezing in as many options for packing as possible… check this out:

  • Two zippered side pockets
  • Three zippered front pockets
  • Side loading zippered lap top pocket
  • Internal zippered pocket and compartments
  • Earphone channel.
  • Transparent address window.
  • Abrasion resistant bottom.
  • Padded MP3/CD player pocket.
  • Non-slip shoulder strap.

The handy wash bag has been given an overhaul with the inclusion of a hanger hook designed into the carrying handle. Made with a 100% waterproof nylon interior the bag has several internal mesh compartments for all your travel products and is the perfect travel wash bag for wherever you are on the globe.

Continuing their improvement drive, even the wallet has been given an overhaul and as well as it’s Velcro closing, zipped coin compartments, credit card holders and clear drivers licence window the new wallets come in a choice of three colours all featuring the distinctive PR Man logo.

For the best protection in the business, look no further than Protection Racket.

For further details, contact Dean Bowdery at Protection Racket on dean@protectionracket.co.uk or see http://www.protectionracket.com/indexsite.htm

Posted in Accessories, Cases

Swineshead Pickups Introduces The Dragonfly Single Coil Guitar Pickup

Posted on September 5, 2006 by Planet-Musician

Custom pickup manufacturer Swineshead has introduced a new single coil pickup called the Dragonfly.

The Dragonfly provides a range of punchy single coil tones in every position. The tone is warmer than that of the Swineshead’s other singlecoils and this, combined with the slightly overwound coils, make it a great choice for louder styles of music.

Like all other Swineshead pickups, the Dragonfly is available in a wide range of colours, exotic woods and graphic designs. Plastic Dragonflies are £34.95 each whilst the wooden Dragonflies are £44.95 each. Each pickup is handmade in the English village of Swineshead and comes with all the necessary screws and springs to mount it in your guitar.

DC Resistances:
Bridge – 8.0k
Middle – 7.4k
Neck – 7.1k
Magnet: Alnico V Rods

For more information, visit their web site at www.swinesheadpickups.com.

Swineshead The Dragonfly Single Coil Guitar Pickup

Posted in Accessories, Guitar

Ritter Introduces RW5000-6 And RW7000-6 Series Hardshell Cases

Posted on August 27, 2006 by Planet-Musician

Ritter has been making massive inroads into the hardshell case market with the introduction of 60 different models in 7 separate ranges. Two of these are the RW5000-6 Series and RW7000-6 Series guitar cases.

Both feature multi-ply wood shell construction, black vinyl exterior with white thread trim, metal Ritter logo, chrome hardware and black moulded handle. While the RW5000-6 Series has a black, contoured, padded, plush interior, the RW7000-6 Series has a similar interior in scarlet.

Both are designed to fit dreadnought, classic, electric and electric bass guitars, A and F style mandolins, 4/5 string banjos, acoustic bass, ukulele, bouzouki, Flying V, 335, round back and slim line guitars, while the RW7000-6 Series will also accommodate archtop guitars.

For more information, visit their web site at www.ritter-bags.com.

Ritter RW5000-6 And RW7000-6 Series Hardshell Cases

Ritter RW5000-6 And RW7000-6 Series Hardshell Cases

Posted in Accessories, Guitar

Sennheiser Introduces “Wireless” Microphone Stands

Posted on August 25, 2006 by Planet-Musician

Sennheiser is introducing three new microphone stands with a cable connection at its base rather than at the microphone itself.

This new system means that plug-on wireless transmitters can now be attached to the bottom of the stand or, if preferred, cables can be connected at the base eliminating the necessity to run the mic cable up the stand itself.

While the 60cm and 80cm variants are ideal for use as “wireless” floor stands at large events, the 30cm version is designed for TV and panel discussions. The stands can be combined with a choice of Sennheiser MZH goosenecks and ME microphone heads, and can be converted to wireless operation using an SKP 3000 or SKP 500 plug-on transmitter.

The floor stands are fitted with a female XLR-3 connector and locking screw at their top to accommodate the gooseneck, and a right-angled male XLR-3 connector at the bottom.

For more information, visit their web site at www.sennheiser.com.

Sennheiser “Wireless” Microphone Stands

Posted in Accessories, Microphones

Ritter Introduces RA7000-6 Series Hardshell Cases

Posted on August 23, 2006 by Planet-Musician

Ritter has been making massive inroads into the hardshell case market with the introduction of 60 different models in 7 separate ranges. One of these is the RA7000-6 Series of ABS precision moulded guitar cases.

Manufactured from a textured resin with full aluminium edging, these cases feature an easy to clean, hardwearing skin; all chrome hardware and a padded, contoured, plush black interior.

In addition to having an internal neck rest with built-in accessory compartment, the cases combine a multiple hinged lid with double restraining straps and benefit from a comfortable, robust, moulded carrying handle.

The RA7000-6 Series is designed to fit dreadnought, classic, electric and electric bass guitars.

For more information, visit their web site at www.ritter-bags.com.

Ritter RA7000-6 Series Hardshell Cases

Posted in Accessories, Guitar

Editors Keys Releases New Keyboard Set For Logic Pro/Express

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Planet-Musician

Editors Keys.com has released a new keyboard set for Apple’s Logic Pro and Express software.

The Editors Keys Logic Keyboard Key Set is an essential tool for any MAC user running Logic. The Keyboard set is compatible with all versions of Logic, Logic Pro and Logic Express. (please note this audio keyboard set is only compatible with white Mac keyboards)

The Logic Set is the first set of Editors Keys to be semi transparent, which means users who have their own shortcut set-up, can simply apply the shortcuts to those settings.

For beginners, or users who want to use a default setting all they have to do is apply the set to the default keys above each sticker and double click our shortcut defaults to be up and running.

The keyboard set transforms your standard keyboard into a fully functional Logic audio editing keyboard, for a fraction of the price of other audio editing keyboard solutions. Costing Just £8.99 currently with 20% off.

Each Key is easily applied to your standard keyboard using our handy applicator, and contains the program shortcut icon and handy text reference telling you exactly what each tool is. In total there are 89 keys.

For more information, visit their web site at www.editorskeys.com.

Editors Keys Keyboard Set For Logic Pro/Express

Editors Keys Keyboard Set For Logic Pro/Express

Posted in Accessories, Computer, Keyboard, Recording, Software, Technology