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Dunlop Bass Freq's - Episode 3: Victor Wooten
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Dunlop Bass Freq's - Episode 3: Victor Wooten

For the third episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast, host Josh Paul sits down with Victor Wooten (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones; SMV), a multiple Grammy Award winner and a true innovator of the electric bass.

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Dealer in the Spotlight: Sacksioni Guitar Shop
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Dealer in the Spotlight: Sacksioni Guitar Shop

Our music shop in the spotlight today is Sacksioni Guitar Shop in Amsterdam. This guitar shop was established in 1937 and has always had a rich musical history selling instruments and related electronics. They sell awesome brands like Martin & Co, Dunlop, Ernie Ball, Elixir Strings and lots of accessoires.

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Algam Lighting: THANOS
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Algam Lighting: THANOS

A real show in itself. This is how we could define Thanos by Algam Lighting. This multi-effect, 4 in 1, offers Wash, Beam, Strobe, Laser, Auto mode, Music mode (integrated microphone), DMX integration, all with more than 30 different internal programs!

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Dealer in the Spotlight: De Snaar
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Dealer in the Spotlight: De Snaar

Our dealer in the spotlight today is Harry De Vries from music store ‘De Snaar’ in Heerenveen, NL. This shop sells all awesome strings brands like Elixir, Martin Authentic Acoustic, Dunlop and much more. Besides strings, they also sell a great selection of guitars, amplifiers, effect pedals, …

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Check out the new Ernie Ball jacquard straps!
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Check out the new Ernie Ball jacquard straps!

The world’s number one polypro guitar strap is now available in four stylish new designs, featuring embroidered leather ends with durable yet comfortable polypropylene webbing. Extra long design for any application. Strap length measures 1,04 cm to 1,83 cm at total length.

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Dealer in the Spotlight: Guitar & Beans
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Dealer in the Spotlight: Guitar & Beans

Our spotlight today shines on Guitar & Beans in Leiden (NL). This place is a combination of a coffee bar and a music store. The owner Edwin is a musician himself, but before he opened Guitar & Beans, he owned a lunchroom called “Catwalk”. With the experience of this lunchroom, he opened a unique music store where you can buy and test guitars, while enjoying a great Italian espresso.

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Algam Lighting: STAGE BAR
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Algam Lighting: STAGE BAR

Light your stage, bar or entire venue with the STAGE BAR by Algam Lighting. The STAGE BAR is composed of 4 PAR RGB LEDs topped with 4 white LEDs for the strobe effect, all mounted on a telescoping stand.

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Sound Collective offers Novation customers the powerful GForce Minimonsta®
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Sound Collective offers Novation customers the powerful GForce Minimonsta®

This month’s exclusive Sound Collective community giveaway is GForce’s impressive emulation of the original Mini, for Mac and Windows. Minimonsta is free to download for Sound Collective members from 3rd June 2021 to 5th August 2021 (4pm GMT), and comes with a 25% discount code for GForce’s newly released OB-E —a unique take on the legendary 8-Voice, offering complete per-voice control. There is also a 50% discount code to redeem against any of GForce software’s individual instruments.

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Dunlop Bass Freq's - Episode 2: Bryan Beller
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Dunlop Bass Freq's - Episode 2: Bryan Beller

The second episode of the Bass Freq’s Podcast is live. Host Josh Paul sits down with Bryan Beller, a bass player, composer, and clinician whose work ethic, technical prowess, and tasteful ear have made him a first-call guy for numerous guitar heroes.

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Dealer in the Spotlight: Sommer Music Store
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Dealer in the Spotlight: Sommer Music Store

Our dealer in the spotlight today is Rene Meulmeester from Sommer Music Store. Sommer is a music store with a great history because it exists for over a century! Nowadays, this music store sells great brands like Mackie, Marshall, Sigma, G&L Guitars and much more… It all started in 1919, when “Sommer Pianos & Organs” settled in the center of Gorinchem.

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Proud to add Geoffrey Burton to the Ernie Ball family!
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Proud to add Geoffrey Burton to the Ernie Ball family!

We would like to present Geoffrey Burton as our newest Ernie Ball endorser. Geoffrey is a Belgian guitarist, music producer and music writer from Ghent. He has been a professional musician since he was 21 and he has worked with many Belgian and international artists like Arno, Iggy Pop, Grace Jones, Soulwax, Daan, Triggerfinger and so on…

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Check out the article in Guitar Interactive featuring Chris Woods and the 8 participating Elixir Strings endorsing artists in Octet!
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Check out the article in Guitar Interactive featuring Chris Woods and the 8 participating Elixir Strings endorsing artists in Octet!

Ever wondered what happens when you mix a prog-hop artist from Los Angeles, an extreme shredder in Vienna, fingerstyle acoustic award winners from UK and Canada and more?

Well, that’s exactly what guitarist/composer Chris Woods set out to discover when he started writing ‘Octet.’ Featuring Elixir Strings artists, ‘Octet’ weaves a sonic tapestry of strident electric rhythm guitars, delicate acoustic sections and full-on shredding, with each artist getting to stretch their creative wings. From 5-string bass to 8-string fanfret guitar—the piece is a celebration of the instrument, its versatility and diversity!

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Dunlop Bass Freq's Podcast - Episode 1: Doug Wimbish
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Dunlop Bass Freq's Podcast - Episode 1: Doug Wimbish

The first episode of the Dunlop Bass Freq’s Podcast is live. Hosted by experienced recording and touring bass player Josh Paul (Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves, Daughtry), each episode features in-depth discussions with some of the top bassists working today. Get the direct lowdown on how they got their start, how they approach their role as the driving force of a song, what gear they use, and what it takes to perform at the highest level.

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Dealer in the Spotlight: The Guitar Factory
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Dealer in the Spotlight: The Guitar Factory

Today’s music store in the spotlight is The Guitar Factory in Oss (NL). Francois started The Guitar Factory in 2016. It is a contemporary guitar store where the passion for guitars and music has its own place. They sell awesome brands like Martin Guitars, Lâg Guitars, Ernie Ball Music Man, Sigma, EBS, Fishman, Dunlop, MXR, and much much more!

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Algam Lighting: FLORIDA BAR
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Algam Lighting: FLORIDA BAR

The FLORIDA BAR by Algam Lighting is a complete 4 in 1 solution of extreme versatility with par, derby, strobe and laser effects. Get ready for the grand reopening of events and live shows! A must-have on stage, surprisingly easy to use.

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