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The rise of Jico, pioneers in the audio world!
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The rise of Jico, pioneers in the audio world!

In the world of audiophiles and vinyl enthusiasts, the Japanese company JICO is no stranger. With a history dating back to 1873 and a deep connection with the iconic audio company Shure, JICO has become a leading manufacturer of turntable cartridges and styli. This blog delves into the history, products, and craftsmanship of JICO, highlighting their popular J44D and J44A cartridges.

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Dive deeper into the EBS RUNSTEN power supply!
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Dive deeper into the EBS RUNSTEN power supply!

Creating space-saving pedalboard accessories that secure a neat setup and provide a high-quality, noise-free signal path has been the superior goal of EBS accessories since the introduction of the original flat patch cables. The same goals guided them in the creation of the RUNSTEN. Let's dive deeper into the reasoning behind it.

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Ultimate protection and guaranteed security with Gator!
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Ultimate protection and guaranteed security with Gator!

Transport your gear safely with Gator. The renowned brand for instrument protection unveils its new range of drum cases: the GPC range, featuring 2 special packs, Jazz Fusion and Rock. Also, discover a hard case for pedalboard and a specific guitar case for the Ibanez TOD10 signature Tim Henson.

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Discover the new Eko VJB ¾ bass!
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Discover the new Eko VJB ¾ bass!

Have you always wanted to take up the electric bass, but the format of a traditional bass scares you compared to a guitar? The Eko VJB format ¾ is a reduced-format electric bass with timeless jazz lines that meets this need!

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Denis Wick: 4 Foolproof Steps for Testing Your New Mouthpiece
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Denis Wick: 4 Foolproof Steps for Testing Your New Mouthpiece

Mouthpiece trials can be a dangerous sport! While Denis Wick don’t suggest wearing a helmet, there are some steps you can take that will protect the sensitive area of your lips and muscles from damage. Follow the steps below and you should be able to walk out of your trial session unscathed and hopefully with a new mouthpiece!

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G&L: The legacy of Leo Fender
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G&L: The legacy of Leo Fender

G&L is based in Fullerton, California, the place where Leo Fender developed his first guitars and revolutionised pop and rock music forever. In 1979, Leo Fender and George Fullerton founded the G&L brand with the aim of taking their electric guitar designs to a new level. They wanted to realise the innovations they had gathered from decades of experience and feedback from numerous musicians.

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 The Ernie Ball Cloud Comfort Strap is Here!
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The Ernie Ball Cloud Comfort Strap is Here!

The all-new Ernie Ball Comfort Strap is made from stretchy neoprene material incorporating unique air cell technology, which offers an optimal cushioning solution for musicians who experience shoulder discomfort due to prolonged playing. The unique air cell core technology makes this strap stronger and more comfortable to wear, evenly dispersing the weight of your instrument across your shoulder and back.

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Noted Recording Engineer Nick Mac chooses Focusrite ISA One Desktop Mic Preamp for his portable recording Rig
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Noted Recording Engineer Nick Mac chooses Focusrite ISA One Desktop Mic Preamp for his portable recording Rig

As chief engineer of the production studios of Electric Feel Entertainment, home to a roster of A-list artists, producers, songwriters, brands, and partners, Nick Mac has long made use of the Focusrite ISA 428 MkII multichannel microphone preamplifier and ISA 430 channel strip. More recently, working with 24kGoldn as his personal engineer, Nick has added Focusrite's ISA One desktop mic preamp to his mobile rig to deliver the tonality and flexibility to which he has become accustomed in the studio.

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