Gibson's stylish and toneful SG has been a classic ever since its arrival on the scene in 1961. Its status as the replacement for the Les Paul was only temporary (it was referred to the Les Paul/SG until 1963, when it became merely the SG), but its position as a rock icon was permanent. By the mid '60s, the SG Special (a variant with no-nonsense styling and gnarly P-90 pickups) was the favorite of countless rock and blues artists, and was seen in the hands of Pete Townshend, Carlos Santana, and Robby Krieger, to name but a few. To celebrate this rock classic, Gibson USA introduces the SG Classic Faded, exclusive to Musician's Friend. With a grain-textured satin nitrocellulose finish in Worn Cherry that makes the SG Classic Faded feel like an old friend right out of the bag, this guitar has all the ingredients that made the '60s SG Special legendary, at a price any hard-gigging guitarist can afford.
Whether live or on CD Metallica is pure adrenaline and the new signature bass Warwick built for their master of bass, Robert Trujillo, is equally powerful. Laying the sonic foundation for one of the greatest Heavy Metal acts ever is no mean feat, so Robert teamed up with Warwick to create a bass that would be up to the challenge. Make no mistake, this bass is for heavy hitters. Even the fastest licks and heaviest chords, for which Rob is notorious, are clear and powerful. Rob especially likes the comfort and the sleek design of the body which makes you become one with the resonance of the instrument. Being part of Metallica is not just another gig. As a result, the Robert Trujillo Signature bass is not just another bass, but rather some kind of monster; it is as powerful, authoritative and inspired as the man for whom Warwick built it.
Whether live or on CD Metallica is pure adrenaline and the new signature bass Warwick built for their master of bass, Robert Trujillo, is equally powerful. Laying the sonic foundation for one of the greatest Heavy Metal acts ever is no mean feat, so Robert teamed up with Warwick to create a bass that would be up to the challenge. Make no mistake, this bass is for heavy hitters. Even the fastest licks and heaviest chords, for which Rob is notorious, are clear and powerful. Rob especially likes the comfort and the sleek design of the body which makes you become one with the resonance of the instrument. Being part of Metallica is not just another gig. As a result, the Robert Trujillo Signature bass is not just another bass, but rather some kind of monster; it is as powerful, authoritative and inspired as the man for whom Warwick built it.
A solid sound that features full projection with rich resonant tone, combined with fine, crisp snare response. In order to achieve this new sound, we have developed a concept that incorporates entirely new hoop, lug, and strainer designs, married to a variety of uniquely constructed drum shells. This model features a titanium shell for a clear, dry, and powerful sound. The STARPHONIC series' unique hardware offers a very open sound with maximum resonance. Also TAMA's special R.S.E. (Resonant Sound Edge) bearing edge adds even more strength to the titanium shell and provides a wider tuning range and precise tonal balance.
The SR Premium is the Ibanez bass made for the working pro. Building on many of the Prestige's high-end appointments, this SR is crafted by our Premium facility in Indonesia. Super-smooth hand crimped frets, built-in-the-USA Nordstrand "Big Single" pickups, and the Mono-Rail IV bridge are just some of the features that set this instrument in a class far exceeding its reasonable price. The premium fret edges are processed to be specially rounded for smooth play and comfortable neck grip. Ovankol top lamination gives the bass a premium feel along with a strong presence. Nordstrand "Big Single" crams as meaty a single coil as can fit in a soapbar style pickup, producing a full-bodied, powerful, aggressive tonal texture, while still retaining the clarity that's characteristic of single coil pickups. The EQBIIISC is a customized 3-band EQ and a dedicated preamp for Nordstrand pickups for further pure and wider frequency response. This preamp system is equipped with an EQ bypass switch and a mid-frequency select switch(250Hz or 600Hz). Gigbag included.