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SUMMER EDITION 2007
as good as it gets
Not all gear is created equal. There are special pieces that stand out, that rise above
the ordinary. Whether it’s an exceptional handcrafted guitar or coveted studio
hardware, this is gear that makes a statement, inspiring pride in the lucky few
who own it and more than a little envy in their friends. But make no mistake; the
remarkable pieces we’ve collected in this guide are not ornaments. They are worldclass examples of artistry and industry-leading excellence that conjure powerful
gear-lust in even the most “been there, played that”, seen-it-all veterans.
Whether you’re adding to a large and growing collection or looking for that perfect
first step, at Guitar Center we stock a wide variety of top-quality gear guaranteed
to inspire and impress. So sit back, turn the page and let your imagination run wild.
Your next obsession awaits.
EVERYBODY WANTS ONE – EVH GEAR
Frankenstein replica guitar
™
Edward Van Halen changed the sound of the electric guitar forever. Before Eddie, no one
thought like him, played like him or attacked the instrument with the same reckless abandon,
creativity and devastatingly confident technicality.
Ed’s original Frankenstein guitar was a work in progress that began in the mid-1970s.
Searching for a sound, feel and vibe he hadn’t been able to find in any other guitar, Eddie
combined different elements in ways no guitar maker had ever done before. Over time, he
modified and updated the bridge, paint and other features to suit his tonal and artistic needs.
Now, Ed has partnered with Fender® to bring you the Edward Van Halen Frankenstein™
replica guitar—a faithful reproduction of one the world’s most recognizable instruments. The
red, black and white ash-body guitar has been put through an aging process to replicate the
original, down to every last scratch, ding and cigarette burn. Other features include a Seymour
Duncan Custom Shop EVH® humbucking pickup, a 1971 U.S. quarter screwed to the body
near the Floyd Rose Original® bridge, accurate NOS truck reflectors and more. The result is
a recreation so accurate in look, feel and sound that Ed himself couldn’t tell the replica from
the original. Only 300 of these astounding guitars are available worldwide, each an instant
collector’s item.
EVH® 5150-III™ Head and 5150-III 4 X 12 straight enclosure
“Why did I want to do this amp? I’m a tone chaser!” – Edward Van Halen
Ed’s 30 years of studio and touring experience have crystallized his vision for the perfect amp
rig. The result is an amazing professional all-tube amplifier developed to meet his exacting
specifications. The 5150-III amp’s flexible feature set allows the creation of tones from clean
to crunch to full-out distortion, inspiring limitless artistic expression. The matching 4x12
enclosures with custom Celestion speakers deliver the goods with tone to spare.
Truly roadworthy, EVH amps and cabs feature no-compromise construction promising peak
performance in the studio or on the road.
EVH Frankenstein Replica: $25,000, EVH 5150 Head: $1,999.99, EVH 5150-III Straight 4x12 Cabinet:
$1,099.99, Monster Rock Angled Instrument Cable: $49.95
Log on to www.guitarcenter.com/evh for more information.
EVH® and the EVH® logo are registered trademarks of ELVH, Inc. The unique striped design of the guitar is a copyright (2001) of ELVH, Inc. The
unique headstock and body designs of this guitar are trademarks of FMIC. All rights reserved.
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JOHN LENNON LES PAUL
After the breakup of the Beatles, John Lennon relocated to New York City. He loved the
city and the anonymity he found among its bustling masses. NYC became Lennon’s home
and the creative center that gave rise to his brilliant and prolific solo career. On August
30, 1972, Lennon performed a benefit concert in his newly adopted home at the famed
Madison Square Garden. The enduring images of John from that night show him with a
highly modified Gibson, the guitar that has come to be most closely associated with his
later years.
Lennon entrusted this guitar, a late ’50s Les Paul Junior, to New York luthier Ron DeMarino,
who performed extensive modifications. The original tobacco burst finish was removed and
the body was sanded down to bare mahogany. DeMarino routed out the neck position and
installed a Charlie Christian pickup from a Gibson ES-150, as well as a toggle switch for
pickup selection. Finally, the wraparound tailpiece was replaced with a tune-o-matic bridge
and stop tailpiece, and new tuners were added. Many modern collectors might recoil in
horror at this kind of tinkering, but in those days collectibility took a distant backseat to
playability and players did whatever it took to get the results they wanted.
Now, the world-renowned Gibson Custom Shop proudly presents a faithful reproduction
of this cherished instrument. Gibson’s expert craftsmen carefully studied the original,
currently on display at the John Lennon Museum in Japan, so that every detail could be
painstakingly recreated. Only 300 are available worldwide, and we have secured 32 for our
Platinum customers.
Each Gibson John Lennon Les Paul comes with a gallery framed original print of Lennon,
taken by photographer Allison Lefcourt (sent after purchase), and a certificate of authenticity
done on olive green cloth – like John’s famous jacket_ with a stitched reproduction of his
signature. Celebrate the amazing musical legacy of one of rock’s true geniuses. Visit Guitar
Center today and talk to one of our certified guitar experts.
Gibson John Lennon Les Paul: $4,999.99
For more information visit www.guitarcenter.com/lennon.
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PURE TUBE POWER
We all know that a superior amp is just as much a part of your overall sound as your guitar.
Guitar Center is committed to providing a wide variety of best-in-class boutique tube amps
that offer precision-engineered features and indisputable quality.
Mesa/Boogie Roadster
Brother to the renowned Road King, the Mesa/Boogie Dual Recitifier Roadster packs
four 6L6 power tubes and six 12AX7 preamp tubes, for a rich warm tone with powerful
bottom end. Don’t be intimidated by all the knobs and toggles, the Roadster is actually
very straightforward, making it easy to dial-in just about any tone you could imagine.
Channels one and two provide a wide range of clean tones as well as mid-gain sounds that
perfectly recreate classic American Blues and British Rock tones. Each channel features a
three-way mini-toggle mode selector. Both channels offer “clean” or “fat” modes. Channel
1 has “tweed” as a third option, where channel two has “brit”.
Channels three and four contain a universe of high gain, each offering three modes: “raw”,
“vintage” and “modern”. Any tone from classic chunky overdrive to relentless metal
onslaught is at your command. Multi-Watt channel assignable power lets you choose
between 50 watts and 100 watts for each channel. For user-friendly control over a world of
great sounds, the Roadster can’t be beat.
Diezel Herbert
The three-channel Diezel Herbert is a true player’s dream, with a familiar feel and excellent
responsiveness to pick attack. And as for the odd name, “Herbert is my father’s name,”
mastermind Peter Diezel explains: “He was working on big machines his whole life and
is a bit deaf. Therefore he speaks very loud and I thought a loud amp has to be called
Herbert.”
Channel one has a warm clean sparkle, with piano-like qualities and massive headroom
so your clean stays clean even at the highest volumes. Channel two goes from vintage
clean to crunch, and engaging the (+) mode adds a generous extra helping of gain. Finally,
channel three is ready for all-out war with more gain than you’ll ever need and a brutal,
percussive attack.
Herbert gets its incredible tones from six 12AX7 preamp tubes and six EL34 power tubes
that deliver a room-shaking 180 watts. Along with their tight bass response, smooth mids
and classic “English” tone, EL34s also sound great even at lower volumes, making Herbert
an excellent choice for any room. The tone, power and quality of a Diezel simply MUST
be experienced.
Mesa/Boogie Roadster Head: $1,899.00, Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Slant 4x12 Cabinet: $899.00, Diezel
Herbert Head: $4,299.00, Diezel V412R Straight 4x12 Cab: $1,049.00
Select stores only.
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Truly Exotic Doublenecks
Guitar Center stocks remarkable collector-grade guitars from some of the world’s finest
custom shops. From historical recreations to limited editions, these highly exclusive guitars
are true works of art and proud additions to any collection. For this guide we’ve selected
three of our most distinctive instruments, all belonging to that near-mythic group of guitars
known as doublenecks.
Ibanez Artwood Twin
Vintage Ibanez guitars from the ’70s are highly prized by players and collectors around the
world. The Artwood Twin is a faithful recreation of the classic doubleneck from Ibanez’
‘Golden Era,’ hand-built by the same master luthiers who crafted the originals, using all
the original blueprints and specs. It features a carved-top ash body and dual 3-piece setin maple necks, one 6-string and one 12-string. The ebony fretboards are adorned with
stunning vine inlays that continue on through the headstocks. With a numbered limited run
of only 45 guitars, the Artwood Twin is a rare and precious masterpiece.
Gibson Jimmy Page Reissue
The image of Jimmy Page and his Gibson doubleneck is synonymous with the epic power
of rock n’ roll. Now that power can be yours. Gibson and Jimmy Page have joined forces
to recreate this legendary instrument and we are proud to offer them. Each Jimmy Page
Reissue Doubleneck is carefully modeled after Jimmy’s classic guitar, from the shape of
the neck to the long-string-pull tailpiece. Even the pickups were painstakingly analyzed to
duplicate their unique sound. Of the original 200, only a handful of these instantly collectible
instruments are still available. This is your chance to own a piece of rock history.
PRS DOUBLENECK Dragon
Paul Reed Smith has built a reputation as one of the world’s finest guitar manufacturers.
Their attention to detail, top-notch materials and craftsmanship are second to none. This
unbelievable 6/12 doubleneck embodies these qualities unlike any PRS we’ve ever seen.
Mahogany necks and body are matched with exotic Brazilian rosewood fretboards and an
artist-grade flame maple top. But it’s the inlays that all the guitar junkies at GC can’t stop
talking about. On the body, two dragons, locked in combat, are rendered using 863 individual
pieces of gold and black mother of pearl, pink abalone, mammoth ivory, snakewood, gold,
silver and other select exotics. The dragons’ tails extend, one snaking down each neck, to
create one of the most impressive fretboard inlays ever crafted. In a world of deluxe custom
shop guitars, this is one you simply must see to believe.
Ibanez Artwood Twin: $6,999.99, Gibson Jimmy Page Vintage Old Stock: $7,999.00, Paul Reed Smith
Doubleneck Dragon: $32,000.00, On Stage A-Frame Stand: $16.99
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MIKE FULLER
What got you into the boutique pedal business?
I always liked the older pre-1970’s amps and guitars and
effects, and I didn’t have enough money in the late 80’s
to buy that stuff. So, I’d go to these shows on set-up day
and I’d buy Univibes and Fuzz Faces, Tube Screamers,
wah wahs and all that good stuff. Nobody was really paying
attention to them. I’d take ‘em home and fix ‘em up, get
them sounding good again. Then I would resell them. You
could buy them for $30 bucks, sell them for five or six
hundred bucks. Great business, right? We’re talking about
1986 or ’87. I got pretty good at it. Then I said, “look at
these, we could send something out that was half that price,
that had more sound, that was more reliable.”
I thought true bypass might be a cool thing, although no one
was really doing it. I didn’t like the sound of these things
when they were switched off; all these wah wahs and stuff
sounded pretty cloudy, screwed my tone up. I thought “You
know, I could just wire around that.” Then I started putting
out the product.
A few people heard about it, like Billy Gibbons, a couple of
local guys. A friend of mine said you gotta send this stuff
up to Guitar Player magazine. This is ’93 or ’94. I said “You
gotta be kidding me, this stuff looks like crap. No one’s
gonna buy this stuff.” Finally, I sent them to Guitar Player.
They gave me a great review. It was the first “Cool Pedal
Alert” and they gave me this write-up from heaven that
launched Fulltone.
Where do you get the inspiration for your products?
Need. I’ve been fascinated the past couple of years with a
particularly nice 1959 fawn-colored Vox AC15 with a 12
inch speaker. It’s the most screaming, the most harmonic,
raging, beautiful sound. I just thought, “There’s no pedal
that can do this.” It’s so compressed, harmonics jumping
out; it has this touch that pedals weren’t getting. That
led me to the GT500. I knew I couldn’t get it with I/Cs
or clipping diodes, which all pedals use. Every overdrive/
distortion pedal is an extrapolation of a Tube Screamer, a
Rat or an MXR distortion. I didn’t want to go that route. I
started working with an FET circuit. Really, if you look at
the schematic, you could take the FETs, put tubes in their
place, and it would be an amp. So, it’s really the topology
of a very cool tube amplifier with an inductor midrange,
which gives it that versatility.
“… we’d all like to be known as
some badass guitar player, but if
I get something between ‘he built
a better mousetrap and he made
some cool crap,’ I’d be thrilled.”
Any closing thoughts?
I have a comment for you. People want to see GC as this
giant empire because they see it everywhere, a faceless
thing. That is not the case. You guys came and it was like,
we could have just locked all the doors, shut down for the
day, and had this horrendous great jam. Everyone that was
there was a player and people need to know that, they need
to know, yeah, they have a lot of gear at GC, there are a lot
of people there, so you want to get this vibe going that it’s
this horrible big industry, but really it’s just a collection of
guys rabid about music and gear, and that translates to a
successful thing.
For the complete Mike Fuller interview visit www.
guitarcenter.com/fulltone
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Mike Fuller’s FULLTONE Masterpieces
Fulltone makes pedals that guitarists love. From discriminating hobbyists to some of the biggest
names in the studio and on stage, Fulltone users are more than just customers – they’re fans
and admirers. Founded by session musician Michael Fuller, Fulltone combines his passion for
vintage pedals with a desire to provide musicians with the highest-quality products on the
market. The Fulltone brand is built around a variety of unique high-end effects that allows you
to create extraordinary tones. We are proud to offer these fine products, and you will be proud
to own and play them.
Some of Fulltone’s most coveted pedals are their distortions and overdrives. No matter what
style you play or what sound you have in your head, there’s a Fulltone pedal that’s got the
gain you need. The famous Fulldrive II has appeared on countless studio recordings. With a
variety of modes, a boost switch, and new mosfet switch, you can get anything from a powerful
uncompressed clean boost to sweet liquid gain, ideal for singing articulate leads. For simple
straight-up overdrive, nothing beats the OCD. Playing this incredibly user-friendly unit, we
were able to replicate the dynamics and harmonic structure of a top-quality tube amp cranking
at high volume. Its unique multi-stage gain structure and incomparable touch sensitivity allowed
us to milk dynamic tones as if we were playing straight through a classic all-tube half-stack.
The brand new GT-500 is more like a preamp than a mere distortion pedal. On one side you’ll
find powerful hi-gain distortion with three EQ minipots so you can perfectly match the character
of your gain to any amp. On the other side, the overdrive boost can take you from a clean boost
to open sounding vintage overdrive. What really sets the GT-500 apart is a mini-toggle that
allows you to decide which of the two channels comes first, so when they are combined you
have the choice of boosting the hi-gain signal or distorting the boosted signal. Each option
sounds distinctly different, giving you an incredible variety of tones to work with.
For connoisseurs of vintage vibe, Fulltone has the sounds you crave. We were particularly
impressed by the thick psychedelic fuzz of the Soul Bender, which dished out massive wooly
power chords and saturated lead tones with violin-like sustain. It also paired incredibly well
with the popular Clyde Deluxe Wah. Three separate wah modes (Wacked, Jimi and Shaft) give
you every wah tone you could desire, from classic Voodoo Chile tones to razor sharp funk.
Finally, the ChoralFlange delivers world-class modulation effects with vintage warmth and
plenty of headroom. Choose chorus or flange mode, either way you’ll be blown away by the
spacious room-filling ambient effects you can conjure up. Guitar giant Eric Johnson calls the
ChoralFlange “… the best chorus I’ve ever heard.”
There are many more distinctive Fulltone pedals to choose from, and with a five-year warranty,
Fulltone is committed to its products’ ability to retain the richest sound quality, consistency and
durability for years to come. Built by musicians, for musicians, Fulltone pedals are among the
finest in the industry.
Fulltone OCD: $159.99, Fulltone Choralflange: $265.50, Fulltone Soul-Bender Distortion: $152.00, Fulltone
Fulldrive 2 Mosfet Overdrive: $161.99, Fulltone GT500 Distortion/Boost: $202.50, Fulltone Clyde Deluxe
Wah: $260.10, Furman SPB8C Stereo Pedal Board and Case $349.99
Uncommon Stomps
Jekyll & Hyde
In the impossibly crowded world of guitar effects, Visual Sound has made a name for
themselves with an outstanding line of dual-function pedals. These distinctive stompboxes
can be found on the pedalboards of guitar greats like Eric Johnson, The Edge and Johnny
Lang just to name a few.
For these pages, we’ve chosen a stompbox from the dark side of the street – Jekyll & Hyde,
the distortion pedal with a split personality. Jekyll delivers coveted TS808-style overdrive
with the same JRC4558 chip found in vintage Tube Screamers, ideal for blues or classic
rock players. If you need something nastier, just a tap unleashes the beast. Hyde dishes out
modern hi-octane gain with a mean streak, savage enough to bark at the moon or shout at
the devil.
Moogerfooger MuRF
Bob Moog was the father of analog synthesis. His inventions and advancements have
been crucial to the development of rock, jazz and hip-hop over the past several decades.
So when the company that bears his name turns its attention to effects pedals, you know
the results are going to be something special. Moogerfooger pedals are worlds away from
conventional effects, offering distinctive sounds that range from subtle accents to all-out
audio anarchy. Adventurous guitarists like Adrian Belew, John Frusciante and Vernon Reid
rely on Moogerfooger effects to construct their mind-bending soundscapes.
For truly unpredictable effects, the MF-105 MuRF (Multiple Resonance Filter Array) offers
extensive variation and control of Moog’s warm-sounding analog filters. What looks like a
graphic EQ is actually eight different filters with 24 preset patterns. Red Hot Chili Peppers
guitarist John Frusciante uses the MuRF to add “an element of accident, because you never
know what to expect from them. For example, one night, I was playing some open chords
with distortion or something, and when I kicked in the MuRF, it started playing one of the
baddest ‘drum’ beats I’ve ever heard.” (Guitar Player, Nov. ‘06) Playing guitar should be an
adventure. Come into Guitar Center and explore the unknown with Moogerfooger pedals.
Visual Sound Jekyll & Hyde Ultimate Overdrive: $139.99, Moogerfooger MuRF Resonance Filter:
$399.99, Livewire Patch Cable: $7.99, Mogami Gold 25’ Angled Instrument Cable: $53.95
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The Breedlove Extraordinary Experience
Breedlove strives to set itself apart from other guitar manufacturers by providing passionate
musicians with an unrivaled connection to its musical instruments via the hands, heart,
mind and soul. As part of that vision, Breedlove offers a totally new way to create your own
custom guitar. Presenting the Breedlove Extraordinary Experience, a vacation unlike any
other, so exclusive that there are only 10 slots open this year.
You will travel to scenic Portland, Oregon, flying over the mountains to Bend, a small ski
resort town and home of the Breedlove workshop. The next several days are filled with a
variety of leisure activities such as fly fishing, whitewater rafting, an exotic car rally, live
concerts and more – including a special “Guitarist’s Massage,” designed specifically to
relieve the muscle stress that comes from playing, and a “Guitarist’s Manicure” so your
hands will be in top playing condition.
But this trip is really about your custom made guitar. You’ll tour the Breedlove Custom
Shop with CEO, Peter “Crazy Pete” Newport, learn all about guitar-building techniques,
and discuss the design of your dream acoustic or mandolin. Breedlove’s master luthiers
build a unique relationship with you over the course of your stay, using their understanding
of your personal style to help you select materials, body style and other factors that will
produce an instrument uniquely suited to you.
Space for the Breedlove Extraordinary Experience is very limited. Talk to your Guitar
Center acoustic expert about this remarkable one-of-a-kind opportunity.
Breedlove Extraordinary Experience: Prices starting at $5,999.99 – including guitar, depending on
specification, Breedlove C25 Koa Acoustic as pictured: $5,999.99
For more information log on to guitarcenter.com/breedlove.
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THE SKY’S THE LIMIT
From the Wright brothers’ humble beginnings to Neil Armstrong’s famous first steps on the
Moon, flight is perhaps the most remarkable of man’s achievements. For many devotees of
premium-quality acoustic guitars, the work of the Martin Custom Shop is a close second.
So it is only fitting that Martin & Co. has produced a unique instrument paying tribute to
the legacy of air and space travel. Crafted by the master luthiers of the Martin Custom Shop
with inlays by renowned artist Larry Robinson, the “History of Flight” acoustic is a one-ofa-kind work of art honoring the technology that defined the 20th century.
The “History of Flight” guitar is constructed from the finest materials available – an
Adirondack spruce top matched with back, sides and neck constructed of rare and beautiful
solid Brazilian rosewood. These impeccable tonewoods serve as the perfect canvas
for Robinson’s eighteen individual inlays, crafted from stunning blue paua pearl. These
highly-detailed adornments chronicle the greatest moments in the history of flight, like
Charles Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis, a NASA Space Shuttle, and SpaceShipOne, which
completed the first privately-funded human space flight on June 21, 2004.
As the proud owner of this amazing instrument, you will get more than just a guitar.
Accompanied by Guitar Center CEO Marty Albertson and staff on the Guitar Center
corporate jet, you’ll be flown from any city in the contiguous United States to the C.F. Martin
& Co. headquarters in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Once there, Martin CEO Chris Martin will
lead you on a personal tour through the legendary guitar maker’s historic facilities, after
which you’ll be presented with the “History of Flight” acoustic.
Only one will ever exist. This masterpiece is sure to be a unique and unforgettable
centerpiece for even the most distinguished collection.
Martin History of Flight by Larry Robinson: $150,000.00
For more information visit www.guitarcenter.com/martinflight.
The image of Neil
Armstrong, the first man
on the moon, is rendered
in exotic blue paua pearl
on the headstock.
The solid Brazilian
rosewood back features a
stunning array of inlays by
artist Larry Robinson, with
the NASA Space Shuttle
at the center.
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In The Pocket
If there’s such a thing as the perfect bass rig, this one gets our vote. Start with one amazing
instrument. Founded by the legendary Leo Fender, Music Man was then passed down to
Leo’s protégé Sterling Ball. Music Man basses, particularly the Stingray, have been the
choice of many professional bassists for decades, winning the love and loyalty of worldclass players like Tony Levin and Flea.
The Stingray 5, shown here in beautiful Honey Burst, is simply one of the finest basses
in the world. The rich grain and dynamic voice of the ash body is perfectly matched to
the sweet-sounding rosewood fretboard that caps the select maple neck. Two Music Man
humbucking pickups provide powerful tone, and with the 3-way switch you can select
series, parallel or single-coil mode. The 3-band active EQ opens up an even greater range
of incredible tones.
To complete this dream setup, we’ve selected a thunderous stack from bass industry legends
Trace Elliot. The AH500-7 head’ s MOSFET power section pushes out a seismic 500 watts of
incredible tone, so you’ll have all the clean headroom you need and enough muscle to make
your presence heard and felt in even the loudest band. A 7-band graphic EQ lets you dial
in exactly the sound you want. And the onboard compressor, with self-adjusting programdependent attack/release, puts the finishing touches on the best bass tone you’ve ever had.
Two Trace Elliot cabinets bring that tone to life with incredible clarity and strength. The
TE 1028H, with two 10” Celestion drivers, maintains an articulate top end, while the TE
1518C’s single 15” Celestion fills the room with massive low end thump. No matter what
style you play, we know you’ll find your dream tone with this stunning platinum rig.
Music Man Stingray 5 Active Bass: $1,649.99, Trace Elliot AH500-7 Bass Head: 1,069.99, Trace Elliot
1028H 2x10 Cabinet: $599.99, Trace Elliot 1518C 1x15 Cabinet: $499.99, Mogami Gold 25’ Angled
Instrument Cable: $53.95
For more information visit www.guitarcenter.com/musicman
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CELEBRATED STUDIO ROYALTY
Few microphones cast as large a shadow as AKG’s legendary C 414. Since its introduction
in 1971, the C 414 has had a long and illustrious history, appearing on thousands of hit
records, in hundreds of broadcast studios and on stage with countless artists.
Now, to celebrate their 60th anniversary, AKG has released the C 414 LTD, a very special
limited edition version of the C 414 finished in vintage-style nickel with a brass grille,
hand-selected capsules and premium components for unparalleled performance and
stunning accuracy. “We thought it fitting to honor one of the products most representative
of our dedication to technology and innovation,” explained AKG President Stefan Gubi.
The one-inch, large-diaphragm pressure gradient microphone features five switchable polar
patterns for maximum placement and application flexibility, three bass roll-off filters, three
pre-attenuation settings as well as dual-color LEDs that provide quick visual reference for
selected polar pattern.
The C 414 LTD also includes a transformerless output stage for distortion-free low
frequency reproduction and wide dynamic range. Each commemorative edition C 414
LTD has an individual serial number and frequency response graph, and comes with a
limited edition black Soundtool case, windscreen, luxury spider suspension, pop filter and
certificate of authenticity. Only 1000 C 414 LTD will be available in the United States all
of them exclusively at Guitar Center. This is a functional work of art, a fitting tribute to the
six decade-long legacy of audio giant AKG that is sure to take pride of place in your mic
collection. The AKG C 414 LTD is available exclusively at Guitar Center.
AKG C414LTD Limited Edition 60th Anniversary Condenser: $1,199.99, Gibson Doves in Flight,
Acoustic: $4,999.99, Mogami Gold Studio 25’ Quad Cable: $55.95, Ultimate MC125 Pro Studio
Boom: $199.99
For more information visit www.guitarcenter.com/akg414
The C 414 LTD uses
nothing but the finest
components, including this
hand-selected capsule and
brass grille.
Your choice of 5
different polar patterns,
with dual-color LED
indicator, provides the
perfect response for any
recording situation.
An array of professional
quality accessories are
included exclusively with
every AKG C 414 LTD.
PROFESSIONAL GRADE
For those who are committed to state-of-the-art recording gear, we are proud to present GC
Pro. Through this highly specialized division, we offer serious equipment for the serious
professional. But we don’t stop with the gear. The GC Pro staff is made up of recognized
industry professionals with decades of experience. They will help you with everything from
choosing a console to installation and maintenance.
Digidesign D-Command
The Digidesign D-Command is a complete audio production powerhouse; the only truly
integrated console and DAW solution. This medium-format work surface is built on the
Digidesign ICON integrated console system, which enables you to accomplish every aspect
of a project within a single environment.
Combine this with Argosy’s Mirage DC-24 mixing desk, designed exclusively for the DCommand, and you have a powerful presence in the heart of your studio. With a concealed
tubular steel chassis, advanced ergonomic design, and a vast array of add-on accessories,
the DC-24 is both functional and beautiful.
Put all the power and control you need right at your fingertips. Log on to www.gcpro.com for
more information on this and other high-end audio solutions for demanding professionals,
plus details about special GC Pro leasing plans.
Digidesign D-Command Main Module: $16.995.00, Digidesign D-Command 16-Fader Expander
Module: $14,995.00, Argosy Mirage D-Command 24-Channel Console Desk: $4,995
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Gold Standard Audio
For generations of leading engineers, musicians and producers, Neve has been the gold
standard of professional-grade audio recording. With the 8816 Summing Mixer, hand-built
and hand-wired at the Neve factory in Burnley, England, that legendary Neve sound is
available to computer-based producers. The 8816 lets you break out of the digital box and
brings a sense of dynamics and analog warmth that will make your tracks stand out.
The 8816 uses the same transformer mix topology as the classic 80 Series console, with
two custom Carnhill transformers on the stereo buss output. It sounds amazing and has an
effortlessly silky quality that just screams analog at the listener. This unit delivers the open,
punchy mixes for which Neve consoles have long been renowned.
The unit provides sixteen input channels with +15dB gain, level, pan, cut/solo and cue
controls. Mix Inserts are pre-fade and can be switched between normal insert mode and
mastering style sum and difference mode with stereo width control. Additionally, a postinsert mix function can be used for mixing in a separate stem, or blending the mix with
a special effect. If sixteen inputs aren’t enough for your mix, multiple 8816 units can be
cascaded together via the fixed-level dedicated two-track buss.
The 8816’s analog-to-digital conversion option supports standard sample rates to 192kHz
and direct conversion to DSD (Direct Stream Digital). This Neve-designed ADC has been
compared quite favorably to dedicated professional A/D conversion units costing as much as
or more than the 8816 mixer itself.
Visit Guitar Center’s Pro Audio department and talk to one of our certified sales
associates today.
Neve 8816 Summing Bus Mixer: $3,650.00, KK Audio 14-Space Studio Rack: $199.99, Universal Audio
LA610 Tube Mic Pre: $1,499.99, Monster Pro 3500 Power Conditioner: $299.95
For more information on the Neve 8816 visit www.gcpro.com
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Live Sound Revolutionized
More than just a new line of speakers, Bose L1 portable line array systems represent a
new approach to live sound. One that allows both you and the audience to experience your
sound, the way you want it to be heard, without massive amounts of live sound gear. Sound
levels stay so consistent throughout the venue, there’s no need for separate monitor and PA
speaker systems.
Voice and instrument sounds are spread out across the stage and come from the performer’s
location, not from a PA speaker off to the side. Plus, L1 systems project sound at nearly 180
degrees, for uniform coverage and smooth, consistent tone; and the sound level drops off
much more slowly than with a conventional speaker.
Take the guesswork out of getting exceptional sound with the T1 ToneMatch audio engine.
Skilled studio engineers listened to a wide range of popular instruments playing through
an L1 system, made adjustments to optimize sound quality, then saved those settings in a
large library of ToneMatch presets. Just indicate your instrument or microphone, and the
L1 system automatically adapts. The L1 Model II system with T1 commands up to three
microphones or four instruments, each with their own presets and effects.
Proprietary zEQ tone controls let you make further adjustments after selecting your
ToneMatch preset. Ordinary tone controls are generic by design, with “High,” “Mid,” and
“Low” controls spread out across the entire musical spectrum. But with the touch of a
button, Bose zEQ automatically shifts the range of these controls to correspond directly to
the range of your instrument. The B1 bass module completes the audio experience by filling
in the entire low-end spectrum.
Lightweight, compact and portable, the Bose L1 Model II system provides consistent, clear,
detailed sound for both performer and audience.
Guitar Center is the exclusive Musical Instrument retailer for the Bose L1 Model II system.
Come in and hear it for yourself today.
Bose L1 Model II Cylindrical Radiator Loudspeaker: $2,499.99, Bose B1 Bass Module: $299.99, Bose
T1 ToneMatch Audio Engine: $499.99, Gibson Songwriter Deluxe: $1,999.99
For more information log on to guitarcenter.com/boseL1.
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HI-TECH CUSTOM SHOP
Since its introduction nearly 20 years ago, the Akai MPC series
has been indispensable to the hip-hop scene and a favorite of
beat-makers everywhere. The MPC4000 delivers all the samplemanipulation functionality you expect including looping, timestretching, pitch-shifting, slicing and dicing. Four internal
effects processors can be used simultaneously, including a
wide range of effects such as reverbs, delays, chorus, phasers,
flangers, 3-band parametric EQ, compressor/limiter, distortion,
pitch shifter, wah, and more.
work of art by the legendary Bruce Forat. Since 1982, Forat
has customized drum machines and keyboards for some
of the biggest names in the industry including Prince, Dr.
Dre and Madonna. We’ve secured the last 10 units of the
MPC4000 – that’s the last 10 ever, no more will be made – and
entrusted them to master-customizer Forat. We’re proud to
offer these completely unique MPCs, each a highly collectible
masterpiece.
This Forat custom job features a highly
polished chrome faceplate, so the knobs
reflect like they were floating on water.
Multiple I/O options make the MPC4000
as flexible as it is powerful.
Each Bruce Forat creation is unique, with
custom touches like real wood borders.
Akai MPC 4000 Limited Edition: Each unique piece is priced
For our special Platinum customers, Guitar Center presents individually. For more information, and to see the entire limited
a limited custom series of the MPC4000, each one a unique series, go to www.guitarcenter.com/forat.
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Next Generation Synthesis
From the company that invented the workstation/sampler, Korg’s new M3 series represents
the third generation of evolution in music creation. Featuring a number of innovations
distilled from the flagship OASYS, the M3 series includes the new Enhanced Definition
Synthesis sound generator, advanced second-generation KARMA functionality, a multipurpose control surface and much more.
Its 256MB of ROM incorporates the “best-of” OASYS ROM into a new soundset. Onboard
are 512 programs and 384 combinations, with space for 1,664 programs and 1,792
combinations. Featuring the first two-piece design available, the 73-key and 88-key models
allow you to slide the M3 over to add a RADIAS or a second M3 (88-key only) module for
unequaled sound library and layering capabilities.
A full-color touch screen doubles as an X/Y pad for extensive two-dimensional synthesizer
and effect control. Eight sliders and switches as well as eight velocity-sensitive pads provide
extensive control for a variety of applications. Included are 64MB of sample memory,
expandable to 320MB.
Put the next generation of workstation/sampling power at your fingertips. Get your hands
on the Korg M3 series today at Guitar Center.
Korg M3 61-Key Workstation: $2,499.99, Ultimate VS80 V-Stand: $179.00
The joystick allows you
to easily control subtle
nuances of sound for a
powerfully expressive
playing experience.
The eight sliders can
be assigned to a variety
of functions including
mixing, expressive
sound control, editing
and control of external
software and hardware.
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POWER PLAYER
B-52’s revolutionary Prodigy FX is an innovative precision-crafted professional DJ
workstation with the power to play the biggest shows. Amazingly, it is also small enough
to be carried in one hand.
We were impressed with the inventive console design, featuring two scratching CD/MP3
players, each with independent buffer memory, pitch control and master tempo with +/100% shift range, true instant start, and efficient MP3 file search system. Advanced onboard
DSP effects include multi-mode scratching, auto and manual filter and phase shifting,
flange, echo, trans, pan and reverse. This powerful machine’s three independent memory
banks can recall up to 1500 cue points and/or samples, giving you the references you need
for a full-on show or marathon studio project.
Prodigy’s 4-channel VCA mixer is equipped with dual rail professional-grade Accutrack™
VCA crossfader, 3-band EQ on each channel with -∞ to +12dB range, dedicated DSP
reverb and talk-over on its 3 MIC inputs.
The Prodigy has CD direct outputs and mixer inputs for use with Serato Scratch Live and
all other time coded systems. Other features include 10-segment tri-colored LED metering
on inputs and outputs, assignable effects loop, dual mode headphone monitoring, and hi,
mid, and low kill switches for each channel. These and countless other advances, make the
Prodigy FX a delight to use and a must-have to advance your work.
With an included roadworthy custom-built ATA flight case, the light and compact Prodigy
FX puts professional-grade power at your fingertips wherever you perform. Get this
revolutionary workstation at Guitar Center and elevate your music to a new level.
B52 Prodigy FX: $1,199.99, Rane SSL Serato Scratch Live: $539.99, Apple Macbook Pro: $2,499.00
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Rare, Powerful and Beautiful
Every year at the famous Winter NAMM show, Tama unveils their highly-anticipated
limited edition Exotix series. Each kit is produced for one year only. In years past, the
Exotix kits have been based on Tama’s popular Starclassic series. But this year’s version
breaks the mold. We are proud to present Tama’s 2007 Warlord Exotix kit, a unique 7-piece
work of art based on the acclaimed Warlord Masai snare drum.
These distinctive drums feature 12-ply 100% bubinga shells with a beautiful quilted
bubinga outer-ply and stunning African Twilight finish. Bubinga is a treasured tonewood
with a powerful sound and excellent balance of high-end attack and low-end warmth.
Every Warlord Exotix drum is fitted with antique black nickel hardware as well as Warlord
Collection lugs and emblem, decorated with jet black crystals flawlessly cut by the worldfamous Swarovski company of Austria.
Only 50 kits will be available in the United States (100 worldwide). Don’t play just any
drums; own one of the finest, most exclusive drum sets in the world.
Tama Warlord Exotic Limited Edition: $6,499.99, Zildjian K Custom Cymbals: Starting at $109.99,
Tama Ergo Rider Drum Throne: $114.99
For more information visit www.guitarcenter.com/tamawarlord.
Each drum features
stunning Warlord
hardware made from black
nickel and fitted with a jet
black Swarovski crystal.
The beautiful grain
of the burled bubinga
outer-ply is perfectly
accented by the African
Twilight finish.
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manufacturers may change a suggested retail price without notice to us. Please contact the
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