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Posted on December 5th, 2007
Dear international visitor, welcome to the RockPalace.com website! Discover what we have to offer ... a huge product range, low prices, excellent service and a professional staff! Feel free to contact us by phone or e-mail. We will assist you in the best way possible.

About us
Rock Palace is a store specialized in musical instruments, pro-audio equipment and accessories, located in the centre of The Hague. In 1985 Rock Palace was officially opened by drummer Cesar Zuiderwijk and bass player Rinus Gerritsen from the famous Dutch rock band Golden Earring. They wanted to create a new hang-out for musicians. In the years that followed the store became a national cutural music centre.

About our website
We now offer a complete online webshop. You can buy products online 24/7 if you wish! No matter where you live. We ship worldwide and we have our own delivery service for customers in Holland. Is the product you are looking for not available online? No problem! Call us or send an e-mail, using the form on the right. We will respond with pricing and delivery information as soon as possible.

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June 18th, 2009
Fresh metal - All New Z3 Series!
Hard hitting cymbals as you know them have just changed. Now introducing the new Zildjian Z3 line with the ultimate mix of Power, Projection and Playability for your Rock. Power - Made from the formable Zildjian 80% copper/20% tin cast bronze alloy, these cymbals explode thanks to oversized bells and large sizes. Projection - Ear splitting presence comes from symmetrical hammering and advanced lathing methods for enhanced projection. Playability - Optimum profiles and thicknesses provide a high level of flex that keeps the cymbal from feeling like you are hitting a manhole cover. Their brilliant finish provides all the eye candy you are looking for. Ground shaking Rock cymbals are nothing new to Zildjian. In 1985, we led the way with the legendary Z line. By 1993, Z Custom was found on the kits of Rock drummers around the world. Now comes the third phase of the Z legacy with the most musical Rock cymbals ever crafted, Z3. Over 25 hot new models destined to rock your wo…
June 18th, 2009
Ibanez Fireman Paul Gilbert Guitar
Paul Gilbert, a longstanding Ibanez endorser, submitted the plans for his new custom guitar to the Ibanez L.A. Custom Shop in 2007. For this particular model, Paul took a stock photo of the Ibanez "Iceman" model and turned it upside down using image editing software. He then tweaked the design further, for better playability and balance. This model was to be a radical departure from any of his previous signature models. Soon after Paul received the finished guitar, it quickly made its way on to recordings and stages all over the world. It was originally called the "Reverse Iceman", but soon took on the nickname of "Fireman" due to its opposite nature to the "Iceman". In 2008, the Paul Gilbert "Fireman" quickly became a hot topic among fans, creating demand for a production version. In 2009, Ibanez decided to release a limited number of "Fireman" guitars in tribute to Paul's adventurous creation. Order Your Fireman guitar here!
June 9th, 2009
Limited Edition American Standard Stra…
Now available in cool Limited Edition vintage colors with painted headcaps! Today’s new American Standard Stratocaster guitars are worthy heirs of their revered ancestors—mindful of player needs and taking full advantage of modern advances, yet remaining completely true to the elements and spirit that made these instruments legendary in the first place. Improvements include a new bridge, a new neck and body finish, and a Fender-exclusive high-tech molded case. Of course we have kept the beloved hand-rolled Fretboard edges, alnico V pickups, and staggered tuning machines for tone and stability. So make history with the new American Standard! Now available in three limited edition vintage colors with painted headstocks! Today’s new American Standard Telecaster carries on a 50 year legacy of superior guitar design. This ubiquitous and historic instrument permeates the soundscape of popular music. From orchestra pits to mosh pits, from small clubs to stadiums, from garages to recording…
May 15th, 2009
Washburn Custom Shop
Terry Atkins (VP of Manufacturing at Washburn) hosts this Custom Shop virtual tour that shows you step by step how Washburn guitars are made, along with interviews from other factory personnel that show how much pride they have for what they do.
April 8th, 2009
Line 6 announces Relay G30 Wireless Gu…
Relay™ G30 redefines the wireless experience for guitarists and bassists. Its superior sound, professional dependability and refreshing simplicity are simply unavailable from other wireless systems. Superior Sound Relay G30 provides a pure signal. Its clarity rivals that of the highest-quality guitar cables. Guitars get a beautiful high-end sparkle and basses get a thunderous low-end punch, even at distances of up to 30 meters. Traditional wireless systems compromise their sound by rolling-off crucial high- and low-end frequencies and compressing their signals. Relay G30 offers superior sound with full bandwidth and zero compression. • 30-meter range, line-of-sight • Broad 10Hz – 20kHz frequency response • Superior 118 dB dynamic range Professional Dependability Relay G30 broadcasts its robust signal over the 2.4GHz band. This keeps the signal free from many kinds of interference. For added security, Relay G30 employs exclusive signal protection technology: it broadcast…
April 8th, 2009
EBS Proudly Presents the EBS Classic 1…
The EBS Classic 160 bass head is designed to provide classic EBS tone at an attractive price. With 160W RMS power, and EBS acclaimed EQ-features it can easily drive any 4 ohm cabinet with great result. The slick design makes it fit nicely on any EBS speaker cabinet. This is a ’bass-amp-to-go’ for club gigs, or the choice for bass players that simply just don’t need a big touring rig. The price will attract bass players on a limited budget too. The amp features a Compressor/Limiter, Built-in tube simulator, Stretchable mid-control with Notch-filter, Balanced output, Effects loop and Stereo headphones output. The amp delivers 160 W RMS output power. The EBS Classic 160 is designed and developed by EBS Sweden AB.
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ROCK PALACE TOP 20

   The hottest 20 products available. The one and only music products hitlist!
 330,-
 330,-
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New!
 Hudson HAL1 Sandpiper Audit… We are proud to introduce the Hudson HAL-1VS Auditorium. The HAL-1VS is part of Hudsons acclaimed Lightning Tree Guitar Series and yet again offers a series of features unique to this guitar and its price range. The HAL-1VS is a Sandpiper Shape Auditorium Body Acoustic model, it features a Solid Sitka Spruce Top, Laminate Mahogany back and sides and a Mahogany neck with Sonokelin fretboard. Finishing and components on this guitar are also second to none. The HAL-1VS is finished in a stunning Vintage Sunburst with Cream Binding and Dual Cream Pinstripe on the top of the guitar. Pearl Inlays on the Fretboard, Ivory with Dot Bridgepins and factory fitted Elixir strings all add to this impressive spec. The Auditorium body shape is designed to offer both balance and presence of tone that most manufactures fail to achieve. This is a very natural sounding acoustic and will respond well to finger style techniques and strumming. Hand crafted with modern quality control techniques and traditional design features. Hudson pay particular attention to the internal finish and it is second to none. This guitar is simply stunning. Case included.
 129,-
 129,-
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New!
 Line 6 Pocket Pod Pack Line6's Pocket POD is a fully grown POD that fits in the palm of your hand. The Pocket POD is the only guitar effect processor that's loaded with tons of presets, created by top musicians and the possibility to edit all your settings detailed on your computer. On top of all that you can take it anywhere and it's powered with an adapter or batteries. It holds everything a guitarist / bass player needs to go on for hours.
 65,-
 65,-
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 DigiTech RP150 77 amp, preamp, acoustic guitar, effects and cabinet types. 50 factory presets and 50 user presets and an input for an auxiliary expression pedal and a bright LED display. Also features 30 tone and 30 effect libraries that are pre- configured bundles of effects, amps and cabinets. A built-in 60 pattern drum machine aids your musical creation. USB allows for quick preset editing and direct recording.
 379,-
 379,-
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 Epiphone Les Paul Standard… The Les Paul Standard Guitar features 2 humbucker pickups and chrome hardware. The scale is 24.75 in. and the nut width is 1.68 in. It has a set neck joint and Mahogany neck material. The Rosewood fingerboard has a trapezoid inlay. The body material is made of Mahogany/Alder and has an Ebony finish. A true classic!
 285,-
 285,-
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 Ibanez ART120 Black The Ibanez ART120 electric guitar marks a total re-approach for the Artist model. Ibanez has created an arched-top, solid-bodied guitar with a single cutaway. Based on this old and new idea, the ART Series has forged a classic and practical sword, made to win the battle of Rock. Modern refinements include active lo-impedance pickups powered by AA batteries. The Ibanez ART120-BK has a set-neck construction, superior hardware, warm mahogany tone and superb sustain. A Gibraltar III bridge with a Quik Change III tailpiece keeps the ART 120 singing and rocking in tune.
 249,-
 249,-
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Top seller!
 Washburn D10S The World's Best Selling Acoustic Guitar earned the distinction with superior craftsmanship, tone, and value. Voted Number 1 by Acoustic Guitar magazine as the best guitar under $500. Now with a solid Spruce top.
 199,-
 199,-
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New!
 Tascam DR7 TASCAM's DR-07 brings portable digital recording to an even smaller, more affordable package. A pair of highly-sensitive built in mics captures a wide stereo image, recording in either MP3 or 16/24-bit WAV format. The DR-07 is powered by AA batteries and it transfers files to a computer using a high-speed USB 2.0 connection. The versatile recorder even includes a windscreen, tripod stand mount and 2GB SD card to start recording right away.
 479,-
 479,-
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 Behringer PMP5000 Europower The Behinger EUROPOWER PMP5000 audio mixer delivers 1,200 watts of massive power (bridged mono at 8 Ohms) and incredible performance through new-generation amplifier technology, crystal-clear sound plus an ultracompact and lightweight design. The 24-bit stereo FX processor, IMP (Invisible Mic Preamp) mic preamps, Voice Canceller and more round off this impressive package of power features. Please note that this mixer requires speaker cables with Speakon connectors.
 1499,-
 1499,-
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 Numark NS7 There's NS7... and then there's everything else. Designed by Numark in collaboration with Serato, NS7 represents the pinnacle of DJ performance control. NS7 combines an all-metal chassis with adjustable torque, motorized, aluminum-turntable platters, vinyl, and a professional audio interface to deliver a complete performance solution that will satisfy even the most hardcore turntablist. A full complement of premium faders, knobs, buttons and our new Strip Search (patent pending) virtual-needle-drop control integrates seamlessly with the included Serato ITCH software. NS7 delivers hands-on control of every aspect of Serato ITCH and sends data to the software more than ten times faster than standard MIDI resolution, resulting in a rock-solid hardware/software DJ system that works with Mac or PC and feels as good as it looks. Serato ITCH is completely compatible with Serato Scratch LIVE crates, loops, and cue points, so the Scratch Live DJ can step up to NS7 without missing a beat.
 399,-
 399,-
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Special offer!
 Native Instruments Komplete… There's no denying KOMPLETE is the complete package for musicians, producers, and sound designers despite Native Instruments clever misspelling of the name of this all-encompassing compilation of synthesizers, samplers, emulators, and virtual guitar studio. Used the world over, from highly-respected studio vets to hobbyists alike, the 11-award winning instruments included in this package offer unlimited musical choices. When combined with the KORE 2 system, Komplete makes for a truly hard-to-beat song creation outlet. And don't think these instruments chain you to the studio, each is just as valuable running standalone for live performances as well.
 189,-
 189,-
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New!
 Vox VT15 Valvetronix Sophisticated modeling technology combined with the VOX Valve Reactor power amp circuit that uses a 12AX7 vacuum tube results in sound quality that overwhelms the competition. Announcing the VT series --- the latest combo amps in the Valvetronix series, featuring simulation sounds of famous guitarists. Number of amp types: 22, Number of effects: 12.
 999,-
 999,-
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New!
 Roland TD4K A dream for drummers, the new TD-4S offers outstanding feel, versatility and affordability. With Roland’s patented mesh V-Pad™ snare, the TD-4S is a pleasure to play. It’s ideal for practice, thanks to its Mix In function, Coach Mode and Quick Rec. It’s also a great choice for the project studio, with improved sound quality and expressiveness, and MIDI output for sequencing or triggering other sounds. The TD-4K is without the bassdrum pedal.
 215,-
 215,-
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 Yamaha EZ200 The EZ-200 comes with 100 built-in songs and guide lamps that use the Yamaha Education Suite Interactive teaching system for learning them.
 159,-
 159,-
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 AKG Perception 220 The Perception 220 is a large-diaphragm true condenser microphone offering outstanding build quality and excellent value. Its many useful features and included accessories make this microphone uncommonly versatile. It delivers a classic warm, clear sound and conforms to the stringent standards defined for AKG recording products. These standards are based on AKG´s six decades of experience in making microphones and on input from sound engineers around the world who use AKG products every day.
 189,-
 189,-
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 Squier SP10 Strat Pack Sunb… This set features a great-sounding, sweet-looking and easy-playing Squier SE Special guitar with three single-coil pickups; plug it right into the included 10-watt Squier SP-10 amp with headphone jack. Accessories include stereo headphones, an instructional DVD, an electronic tuner, guitar strap, gig bag, guitar cable, guitar stand and picks—everything you need to Stop Dreaming and Start Playing!
 349,-
 349,-
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Special offer!
 Digidesign Mbox 2 The Digidesign Mbox 2 updates the popular Mbox by melding its legendary Pro Tools LE performance with MIDI I/O to make it the ultimate USB audio/MIDI interface. This next-generation LE interface has 2 channels, each featuring an XLR mic input with preamp, 1/4" instrument jack, and a TRS line-level jack. There are also S/PDIF I/O, monitor L/R 1/4" outs, and a USB out.
 749,-
 749,-
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 Pearl VX925H Vision Jet Bla… Based on the original Vision formula, VX drumsets feature blended Birch Ply shells with 6/8 shell technology. Lower frequencies require greater energy to project equally to match the high frequencies produced by smaller drums. Vision’s combination of six-ply rack toms and eight-ply floor toms and bass drums deliver a dynamically balanced sound. Pearl offers 9 standard Vision configurations, more than any other drum manufacturer. VX comes with a Brushed Steel SensiTone snare drum and Award-Winning 900 Series Hardware. VX is available in 6 more affordable solid color wrap options, 3 of which boast black drum hardware. Set includes 2218BB, 1008T, 1209T, 1411T, SH1455S and hardware. Cymbals excluded.
 249,-
 249,-
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Special offer!
 M-Audio Studiophile BX5a De… Recording professionals around the world rely on M-Audio Studiophile™ reference monitors for exceptional sonic accuracy. The Studiophile BX5a Deluxe monitors update our bestsellers with new waveguides and enhanced driver integration for a cohesive and refined sound. The 5” low-frequency driver cones are crafted from Kevlar, an extremely resilient material. Curved cone design coupled with high-temperature voice coils and damped rubber surrounds deliver excellent fidelity and durability. The 1” waveguide-loaded, high-frequency drivers are made of magnetically shielded silk domes for a crisp top end that’s gentle on the ears. 70-watt bi-amped power and expertly tuned crossovers round out a first-rate pair of reference monitors with a footprint small enough to fit just about anywhere.
 299,-
 299,-
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Special offer!
 Olympus LS10 Recorder Studio-Grade Recording to Go. Combining the advanced technologies derived from Olympus' decades of experience in the recording field, the compact and portable LS-10 brings you high-fidelity sound recording that's ideal for everything from live music to the singing of birds. The LS-10: unparalleled sound quality, anytime, anywhere.
 1499,-
 1499,-
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 Burns Apache 50th Anniversa… Honouring the Shadows' 50th birthday, the new limited edition Apache continues Burns' official association with Britain's best-known instrumental band. The 50th Anniversary Apache may be all-new, but Burns have already used the name for an earlier UK-origin instrument made in very small numbers. That too was based on the Marvin model, but it appeared before the company had rekindled official connections with the man himself. Apart from its Native American associations, this special six-string is actually the latest limited edition example of the Marvin. Only 500 Apaches are scheduled to appear, and in keeping with its three limited production predecessors, the newcomer employs cost-effective Chinese manufacture, although final assembly and all set-up work is handled in the UK by Burns. As before, a deluxe case is part of the deal, along with a comprehensive collection of accompanying case candy. This includes a numbered certificate of authenticity, hand-signed by both Hank Marvin and Bruce Welch, plus a leather strap, duster, full tool kit and even an Apache key ring and Burns case!