NEW PRODUCTS
We’re constantly hearing about manufacturers’ latest gear unveilings—stuff that’s so new we haven’t personally laid eyes or hands on it yet. We’re as excited as
you when manufacturers tell us about new toys coming down the pike (hello—we’re Premier Guitar, after all!), so we figure the least we can do is pass the news
along. Check back every month to get the scoop, and who knows—maybe we’ll end up reviewing the stuff you’re stoked about when it’s available.
Sheptone Jazzbucker • Custom humbucking pickup that will fit into Jazzmaster guitars without any modifications • Uses butyrate bobbins, rough-finished Alnico magnets, 42 plain-enamel
wire, and standard Jazzmaster pole spacing
• Available in all standard Sheptone humbucker models: Tribute,
AB Custom, Brian Kahanek Signature, Blue Sky, and Heartbreaker
• Each set includes mounting hardware and choice of custom-drilled
cream or black plastic Jazzmaster covers
Hottie Inc. Carve Top 327
• Built with a deep-dish carved Eastern hard-rock
maple top and a one-piece Honduran mahogany
body with authentic nitro finish
• Crafted with a handcarved, 24 5/8"-scale set
neck with a Soft-V or a ’59-C profile
• Loaded with either a TonePros Wraparound
bridge or Bigsby Vibrato
• Fitted with Hottie humbuckers or P-90s
Street $2499
hottieguitars.com
MSRP $229–$259 sheptone.com
Rock Lock
• Works as a personal padlock for your favorite axe
• Core constructed from cutting-edge metal
replacement technology
• Heavy-duty braided steel cable
• Fits almost all standard 6-string guitars
• Made in USA
Street $49.99
therocklockcompany.com
Martin Performing Series GPCPA2
• Constructed with a Grand Performance
14 Fret Cutaway body style
• Has solid East Indian rosewood back and
sides and a solid Sikta spruce top with
a three-piece back and a full gloss finish
• Uses onboard Fishman F1 Aura electronics
• Bridge and fretboard are made of black Richlite
• 25. 4" scale neck
P-Whammy Tremolo Bar
• Fixed position tremolo bar
• Out of the way and in the same place every time
• No modifications necessary
• Fits Fender, PRS, Yamaha, and Floyd Rose-equipped models
• Available in chrome, gold, or black
Street $19.95
p-whammy.com
MSRP $3499
martinguitar.com
TC Electronic BH500 Bass Amp
• Features TC’s Tube Tone that replicates a tube preamp and a tube power amp
creating classic tube warmth or full-on overdriven rock sounds
• Incorporates the SpectraComp—a multi-band compression to push the BH500’s
rock-solid tone through any mix
• Three user memories allows players to instantly change their tone
• Integrated tuner for silent tuning
• Other controls include a Tweeter Tone, a 4-band EQ, two Contour shapes,
an auxiliary input, a headphone output, and an XLR balanced line out
MSRP $699
tcelectronic.com
