NEW PRODUCTS
Ark Amps Model DR- 21
The new Model DR- 21 from Ark Amps is a single channel “plug and play” tone
machine that covers a range of organic tones. The D- 18 features two 6V6 power tubes
through an adjustable fixed bias and two 12AX7s and delivers around 21 watts of all-tube power. This amplifier also includes a “throttle” switch that increases gain while
trimming back bass to allow players to grab a brown-yet-defined high gain tone. The
hand-wired, point-to-point amp is currently available as a head and can be custom
ordered from Ark Amps, but a matching cab is coming soon.
MSRP $2000 DR- 21 (base model with two wood choices)
MSRP $2100 DR- 21+ (more wood options with laminate)
MSRP $2200 and up for Custom models
arkamps.com
Kevin Pederson Eva Armani Custom Acoustic Model
The Kevin Pederson Custom Eva Armani is handmade with rosewood back and sides,
multi-laminated neck with ebony fingerboard, headstock, overlay and bridge. The neck
is also bound with quilted maple and is a 24 fret, 25 ½” scale. It also features a Bear
Claw spruce top with quilted maple bindings and an edge burst. It includes a pinless
bridge with a bone saddle and a bone nut. In addition, this custom acoustic has
graphite-reinforced modern X-bracing with an offset sound hole.
MSRP $4500 (other base models)
MSRP $6000 (as shown)
abyssguitars.com
MXR ’ 76 Vintage Dyna Comp
The MXR Custom Shop has brought back the
highly sought-after sound of the original 1976
Dyna Comp with a limited run of the ‘ 76 Vintage
Dyna Comp. It features the exact same circuitry
used in the original, identical in its component layout, silkscreen and handmade wire harness. The
key component is the old school CA3080 “metal
can” integrated circuit (IC), which yields quieter
operation, greater transparency and increased
dynamic range.
Street $175
jimdunlop.com
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