Thursday, May 28, 2015

Strauss Limited Edition 15watt Tube Combo Guitar Amp


Australian Rock history and legend continues to live in the present day with new ranges of modern and innovative amplifier designs by Strauss. It can be seen on stage at many major music events across the country and use by many notable Australian artists. The stunning  Strauss SRT-15 15 Watt Valve Combo Amplifier has many features to offer. It is a single channel amplifier with Reverb and Tremolo. It features two Ruby Tubes EL84 output valves, two Ruby Tubes 12AX7 preamp valves, and is fitted with a high quality Eminence 10’’ speaker. The top panel features dual inputs, volume, tone, speed, intensity, and reverb controls, as well as an on/off switch.


The Strauss SRT-15 has been designed with versatility, from the serious gigging musician to the bedroom rock and roll star. With the abilities to keep up with the rest of the band while on stage or can be kept at home as your practice amp. The tonal landscape of the SRT-15 ranges from deep shimmering ambience to dirty low down blues,  the tonal possibilities make the SRT-15 the perfect amp for your studio as well; whether you are a professional or just a home recording enthusiast,  the SRT-15 will be able to satisfy your recording needs.

Technical  Specifications:
·         Output Power Rating: 15W RMS @ 5% THD
·         Noise: 
·         <60mV (Volume and Tone @ 0)
·         <90mV (Volume and Tone @ 12)
·         Input 1: 70dB (± 6dB), all controls @ 12
·         Input 2: 64dB (± 6dB), all controls @ 12
·         Maximum Input Signal: 500mV RMS @ 1kHz
·         Tone: 30dB @ 10kHz
·         Speaker Specs:
·         Eminence 10" Speaker
·         20W, 8ohm
·         1.35" Voice Coil Diameter
·         25oz Alnico Magnet
·         Preamp Tubes: 2 x Ruby Tubes 12AX7
·         Power Tubes: 2 x Ruby Tubes EL84
·         Size (H x W x D): 44.5cm x 52cm x 30cm
·         Weight: 13.25kg

"You can get your own Strauss Guitar Amp HERE."



Thursday, May 14, 2015

Schecter C9 Hellraiser 9 string Guitar in Black Cherry



The Schecter C9 Hellraiser  9 string Guitar offers sleek, low profile styling and serious tone. Equipped with a monstrous 9 strings for a rich and beastly sound. The Hellraiser C-9 is made with mahogany body  loaded with specialized EMG 909 pickups, giving a unique sound that is very clear and articulate.  The best part of the nine string is that you can go straight from a chugging superbass sound to a high pitched scream in one movement. The extra low strings on the C-9 give a whole new realm of possibilities, with the ability to play new chord variations a deeper tone to your rhythm parts and belching bass notes.           
It also feature a mahogany thinline C-shape neck with ultraAccess that gives comfortable access for those regularly needing to screetch up to the very top of the 24 extra large frets. The Rosewood fretboard is naturally oily and works well for any surface that sees frequent human contact. The stray overtones are absorbed into the oily pours, making the sound richer than that of a Maple fingerboard. The Mahogany neck will withstand the test of time and usage as it has less reaction from environmental changes than other hardwoods.

Specifications:
  • Solidbody electric guitar for modern playing styles
  • Mahogany body
  • Maple top Maple thin line C neck with Ultra Access
  • reinforced carbon fibre rods
  • 24 X-Jumbo Frets
  • Rosewood Fretboard
  • Neck set fully into body for impressive tone and sustain
  • 2 x Schecter Diamond SuperRock II Pickups with Coil tap for immense tone variety
  • Black Hardware
  • Schecter Custom Bridge

 You Can Get your own Schecter C9 Hellraiser Guitar HERE

Friday, May 8, 2015

Fender Super-Sonic Model Guitar in Dark Gunmetal Flake RW


You will love this Pawn Shop Series guitar which brings back memories of the mid 60's - mid 70's. It delivers a modern sound with a quality that is typical of Fender.   This Pawn Shop series  is very distinctive - from its diminutive offset "reverse" body  (resembling an upside down Jazzmaster or Jaguar) and has an upside-down headstock to its short scale (24") and dual canted Atomic humbucking pickup.  Then come the controls  -  neck pickup volume and bridge pickup volume only (no tone control) which are reverse-wired like the Squier original meaning that the bridge pickup volume is the one closest to the bridge and the neck pickup volume is the one farthest from it.
It also includes a "C" shaped maple neck with "bullet" style truss rod, 9.5" radius rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets, three way toggle pickup switching and dual Jazz Bass control knobs, three ply parchment pickguard, vintage-stye synchronized tremolo bridge, vintage-style tuners and new Super Sonic four bolt neck plate.

" You can get your own Fender Guitar HERE"

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Maton M808 Acoustic/Electric M-Series Guitar


The new Maton M808 M-Series guitar delivers a depth and subtle tone which is not often found in other instruments. It adds a new, rich colour to Maton’s tonal palette with a full bottom end, strong mid-range and treble presence. The M-series features Sapele tops, backs and sides. Sapele is an African tonewood (sometimes known as African Mahogany), a popular substitute for the endangered Honduran Mahogany. The two woods are almost identical tonally and aesthetically. The neck is Fijian Mahogany and the bridge and fingerboard are Indian Rosewood. The M-series are appropriately dressed. Simple pinstripe rosette and inner bindings combine with a black outer binding to produce an understated classy finish. No frills but elegant, just like the music that inspired them. A bone nut and saddle provide the finishing touches for a brilliant vintage tone. Under the hood the M series share the recent developments of Maton’s acoustic range. Scalloped bracing and careful thicknessing have resulted in a guitar with a rich, full tone, very Maton but with plenty of that brightness and compression associated with the best all Mahogany guitars.
 Product Specifications
  • Face: SAPELE
  • Face Inlay: HERINGBONE
  • Back and Sides: SAPELE
  • Cutaway: N/A
  • Binding Inner: WHITE BLACK WHITE
  • Binding Outer: BLACK
  • Neck: MAHOGANY
  • Headstock: ROSEWOOD VENEER NO KEYHOLE
  • Fingerboard: ROSEWOOD
  • Fingerboard inlays: 6MM MOP DOTS
  • Nut: BONE
  • Bridge: ROSEWOOD
  • Paint: SATIN
  • Decal: WHITE ACROSS TOP
  • Pre-Amp: AP5 PRO
  • End Pin: CHROME
  • Scratch Plate: BLACK
  • Machine Heads: CHROME GROVER
  • Saddle: BONE


                                                "You can get your own Maton guitar HERE"

Friday, April 17, 2015

Schecter Nikki Sixx Bass Guitar in Satin Black



The Schecter Nikki Sixx "Schecter Sixx" Bass offers great bass for Schecter fans out there. It offers the Motley Crue bassman's signature axe in a superbly balanced instrument with a wicked-looking "reverse" body that gives you amazing playability and comfort.

It features active EMG P/J pickups with give improved flexibility and range for new dimensions in tone. The P adds warmth, and amazing low end punch. The LJ gives a tight mid-range punch and dynamic high end response for a well defined attack.

Fingerboard is rosewood which gives a rich full sound. It is fitted with Grover MINI machine heads which are compact and durable for modern electric basses.

Tech Specs

Construction:
Neck-Thru w/Ultra Access 
Available Bodies:
- Mahogany 
Neck:
Multi-Laminate Maple & Walnut 
Finger Board:
Rosewood 
Frets:
24X Jumbo 
Inlay:
Creme Dots 
Tuners:
Grover Bass 
Pickups:
EMG Active P/J 
Electronics:
Vol/Vol/Tone/"KILL" Switch 
Available Bridges:
- Schecter Custom String-Thru Body or Top Load 
Scale:
34" 
Hardware:
Black Chrome



You can get your own Schecter Nikki Sixx Bass Guitar in Satin Black HERE


Catch Motley Crue LIVE in Brisbane on Tuesday 19th May 2015 

We can’t wait to celebrate 34 years of Mötley Crüe with our Australian fans and come over there one last time. We always have an amazing time in Australia and we’re not holding back either… we are bringing along our full production including the Crüecifly drum coaster, as well as the pyro and every other bell and whistle.

Ensuring they farewell Australia in epic style, the inimitable Alice Cooper will accompany Mötley Crüe on all Australian dates as very special guest. The Hall Of Fame inductee continues to connect with Australian audiences via his broadly acclaimed radio show Nights With Alice Cooper, which airs on a variety of rock networks Australia-wide.


Thursday, April 9, 2015

Tama Superstar Hyperdrive 6 piece in Bright Metallic Orange


TAMA drums and hardware are created by drummers for drummers. They became the “The Strongest Name in Drums” because of the support and input from drummers around the world.
The TAMA Superstar Hyperdrive series offer power, flexibility and visibility. With TAMA Hyper-Drive kits, your audience will hear your every note and see your every move. Hyper-Drive's unique and perfect combination of modern and traditional drum sizes offers sonic power with clarity, unparalleled set-up flexibility, and complete performance visibility.  The highest priority feature when developing the Superstar series was the sound. Superstar shells now come in Maple for its warm and open tone.  Hyper-Drive is the new standard depth size on tom toms as its short depth creates enhanced attack, punchy sound, and quick response. More over it allows you to set up the rack toms in lower positions. In the Superstar Hyper-Drive range, all shell hardware is finished in Black Nickel. This beautiful look also produces a higher-grade sense of quality.  No other drum embodies pro features at an affordable price like Superstar. In a first for this price range, Superstar is equipped with the same zinc die-cast hoops featured on the top of TAMA line Starclassic drums. Die-cast hoops not only make tuning easier and more consistent, they also provide crisp attack, clear and resonant highs, and much more powerful rim shots.  The Sound Bridge high-tension, low-mass lug featured in these kits was specifically designed for Superstar. Sound Bridge's unique structure looks much like a traditional high-tension lug, but the body of the lug "floats" over the shell to minimize shell contact so the drum can resonate to its fullest. However, Sound Bridge still offers all the benefits of the traditional high-tension lug: it offsets the tension of the batter side and bottom side heads, reduces the stress on the shell, and provides greater protection to the drum shell during transport.
** Cymbals not included.**
Features:
  • Black Nickel hardware
  • Lacquered Maple Shells
  • Bass Drum: 7mm - 7 ply Shell
  • Toms/Floor Toms/Snare Drum: 6mm - 6 ply Shell
  • Die Cast Hoops with integrated Star Cast Tom Mount System on all mounted Shells
You can get your own Tama Superstar Hyperdrive 6 piece in Bright Orange Metallic HERE

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Jim Daddario visits the Music Spot



The Music Spot was honoured to have a visit from Jim D'addario on Friday. It was a pleasure to get to know him and here about where Daddario is heading into the future. Below is a brief history of the D'addario company.

In 1918, Charles D’Addario began manufacturing his strings stateside in a tiny garage shop behind the family home  in Astoria. As this was a family business, most of its members learned the trade and worked in the shop.. Even the children were recruited to help during busy periods, doing such chores as labeling, packaging and sorting the strings. Charles personally marketed his strings to violin makers and musicians, never hesitating to travel to make demonstrations. He was obsessed with the quality of his product and often sought the advice and opinions of the great musicians of the time.



Beginning in 1936 , John D’Addario Sr., Charles and his wife, , would work side-by-side with his father. At that time the company was renamed C. D’Addario & Son, and it would be John’s interest in alternative synthetic substitutes for the unreliable and messy animal gut that would mark another considerable milestone for the trade. 

John, Sr. was anxious to include other instruments beyond the classical guitar strings that they made to order, but Charles was reluctant to expand the family business. In 1956, with his father’s blessing, John, Sr. entered into a partnership to produce steel strings and electric strings for the guitar and bass. The new company would be named Archaic Musical String Manufacturing Co. and would be run by John D’Addario, Sr., Albert Morante, and his brother-in-law, Gino Burelli.

For some time the two companies, C. D’Addario & Son and Archaic Musical String Mfg Co., would operate separately,  When Charles retired in 1962, John, Sr. decided to merge the two companies together under a new name, Darco Music Strings, Inc. By now, the guitar was the single most popular instrument in the country, and its impact on the changing world was unmistakable.


Darco grew quickly due to innovations and breakthroughs led by John D’Addario, Sr. The company would lead the industry with the first automated equipment to wind strings, the first round wound electric bass strings, and many other innovations still in use today by manufacturers around the world.

The late 1960s brought another generation of D’Addarios into the family business, with John D’Addario, Jr. the first addition to the fold. John D’Addario Sr.’s five children were no strangers to the string business. 

Under the ever-present guidance and experience of their father, John, Jr. and James would bring nothing but success to Darco. As the company grew more and more successful, the D'Addarios were eventually approached by premier guitar manufacturer C.F. Martin & Co., Inc. to pool resources and share development efforts. The two companies merged, and after a few profitable years together, the D’Addarios decided it was time for them to separate from Martin to develop their own product under the name that would endure until today, D’Addario & Company, Inc. After eight generations of string making, the first strings bearing the D’Addario brand name were introduced; the year was 1974.

A NEW BEGINNING

D’Addario's first factory was in Lynbrook, New York, and the initial staff consisted of only five employees. As always, it was a real family operation with John, Sr., John, Jr. and James leading the company's growth and business plans

The brothers embarked on a rigorous program of research and development. They created a world-renowned line of products in the field, establishing D’Addario as a premier manufacturer of bowed instrument strings. D’Addario’s guitar and bass strings were already a great success. The brand was continually gaining in popularity and securing a sizeable share of the market.


In 1984, the company relocated to a larger facility to handle the increased demand for their product, and the production staff ballooned to 150 employees. This would not be the last time the company would find itself busting at the seams of its factory space. Operations have expanded on several occasions since, with the largest expansion in 1994, when the company relocated to a new 110,000-square foot facility in Farmingdale. Today D’Addario & Company, Inc. occupies a total of 190,000-square feet at its Farmingdale headquarters, an additional 51,000-square feet at the Rico manufacturing facility in California, and employs more than 900 people, each one of them making an invaluable contribution to what has always been a family business. A distribution center in California handles shipments to the West, and satellite offices in Chicago and Los Angeles cater to musicians across the nation. D’Addario Canada is a third distribution center, providing D’Addario products to Canada, while satellite sales offices in Japan, Australia, Hong Kong and France help service the rest of D'Addario's global customer base.

The research and development arm of D’Addario is one of its strongest assets. Headed by James, the engineering department has accumulated many important manufacturing and product patents in the field. The company prides itself on identifying problems in their production and implementing solutions. This includes the work they’ve done on their newest product line additions, such as Evans Drumheads (1995) Planet Waves, an accessory line (1998), HQ Practice Products, drum silencing and silent practice products (2004) and Rico Reeds (2004).

FAMILY, SUCCESS AND FUTURE

The theory of keeping as much “in house” as possible has served the D'Addario family well.  But D’Addario’s unbounded success is also due in part to its worldwide distribution and dealer networks. The company markets its products in the United States through wholesale distributors and over 5,400 retail music stores. In addition, the export markets are handled by 120 distributors in 101 countries.



The Music Spot proudly supports D'Addario and has a large range of D'addario strings, Planet Wave products, Evans heads and Pro Mark sticks.    

Friday, March 27, 2015

Casio's New Celviano AP450 Digital Piano



The Music Spot has a great selection of Keyboards & Pianos, and the new Celviano AP450 from Casio is a beautiful Digital Piano that you can't miss!

The Casio Celviano Digital Piano was greatly enhanced from the last generation and featured some of Casio's latest technology. Utilizing a new tri-sensor springless 88-note scaled hammer action, every nuance and detail of your performance is captured. Full of expression and joie de vivre, the AP-450 unites truly authentic piano sounds and exceptionally realistic keystroke behaviour with versatile modern features such as an SD™ card slot and line-out. The Celviano is perfect for players at any level because of its extensive range of sound and functional options. The powerful speaker system (2 x 20 W) shows of the instrument's acoustic quality, while the elegant front console gives it an eye-catching appeal.
Specifications:
  • Bench included
  • 88 keys with touch response (3 sensitivity levels)
  • Simulated ebony and ivory keys
  • Tri-sensor scaled hammer action keyboard
  • 256-note polyphony
  • 18 built-in tones
  • Split and layer functions
  • Digital effects:
    • Reverb (4 types)
    • Chorus (4 types)
  • Brilliance: -3 ~ 0 ~ +3
  • Acoustic resonance
  • Music library: 60 songs
  • Duet mode
  • Metronome
  • Recorder: 2 tracks, 1 song
  • 3 pedals (damper, soft, sostenuto)
  • 2 speakers: 40 W total output (2 x 20 W)
  • USB port
  • 2 headphone jacks




At our superstore in Browns Plains, QLD we have both the black and brown versions, so come in and have a test drive today. Alternatively, you can purchase your own Celviano AP450 online HERE!

Thursday, March 19, 2015

DW 5 Piece Drum Kit Shell Pack in Clear Acrylic



Check out this cool new CLEAR acrylic shell pack at The Music Spot! Brisbane's home of great musical instruments.

DW has taken their custom drum-making experience and infused it into professional, quality drums that set a new standard for quality and affordability. This Design Series Acrylic 5-Piece Shell Pack is a DW kit through and through. From the newly-designed mini Turret lug, to Remo USA-made Suede "outline" logo heads, to a sleek silver and white badge, its looks are fresh and decidedly familiar. Custom-inspired features also include STM (Suspension Tom Mounts), True-Pitch Tuning, MAG throw-off, low-mass die cast claw hooks, and more.
FEATURES

Configuration -
Bass drum(s): 22" x 18"
Tom(s): 10" x 8", 12" x 9"
Floor tom(s): 16" x 14"
Snare: 14" x 5-1/2"
Total pieces: 5
Shells -
Shell material: Acrylic
Construction: Seamless
Thickness (mm): 5.5
Bearing edge: 45°

Drum Hardware -
Material: Steel
Mounts: Suspended
Hoops: Die-cast
Lugs: Standard

You can get your own DW 5 piece Drum Kit 22 inch Bass Drum in Clear Acrylic (Shell Pack Only)  HERE

We have all the great Drum Kits and accessories you need, and we get new stock in all the time so keep checking back! You can also find us on Facebook, Google Plus and Instagram.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

KRK ROKIT 6



KRK ROKIT MONITORS – GENERATION 3 at THE MUSIC SPOT in BRISBANE

KRK Systems is one of the world’s most respected manufacturers of studio reference monitors. In their state of the art design facility, KRK engineers create products that deliver natural and balanced spectral response with low distortion and superior imaging. KRK Studio Monitors have been the professional’s choice of recording engineers and artists for mixing and mastering hit records around the globe, as they need to hear every nuance of the audio being reproduced. KRK ROKIT Generation 3 monitors continue in this design philosophy, so regardless of your musical style, genre, or particular mixing needs, KRK Rokits deliver.

 ROKIT 6 Powered Monitor - Generation 3

KRK's ROKIT 6 G3 (Generation 3) powered studio monitors offer professional performance and accuracy for recording, mixing, mastering and playback. The system consists of a 1” soft dome tweeter and 6” glass-Aramid composite woofer. It delivers high frequencies up to 35kHz, vocal clarity and extended bass response. The proprietary bi-amped, class A/B amplifier grants SPL up to 107dB. The ROKIT waveguide is designed to ensure detailed imaging in the listening position. The front-firing bass port reduces boundary coupling to allow flexible positioning in the room while the engineered surface reduces diffraction distortion. Multiple input connections ensure the ROKIT 6 G3 will easily integrate in any system configuration.

In larger rooms, where smaller monitors might not provide enough headroom, the ROKIT 6 G3 provides enough backup for even larger set ups.

KRK ROKIT 6 G3 Features

Bi-amped, class A/B amplifier offering large headroom and low distortion
Proprietary waveguide optimized for superior imaging
1” Soft-dome tweeter provides pristine clarity and extended response up to 35kHz
High-frequency adjustment tailors the system to personal taste
Lightweight, glass-Aramid composite woofer delivers clear midrange and tight bass
Low-frequency adjustment tailors the monitors to taste and adjusts for room acoustics
Front Firing Port — Low-frequency extension while reducing boundary coupling
Radiused edges reduce distortion from diffraction
Low-resonance enclosure for minimized distortion and colorization
Multiple audio input connectors (XLR, ¼”, RCA) for universal connectivity in any studio environment
Factory installed foam pad provides isolation between the speaker and surface
Peak SPL : 107dB
Frequency Response 38Hz - 35kHz (+/- 1.5 dB)

KRK ROKIT 6 G3 Technical Specifications

Configuration:2-Way
System type:Active Studio Monitor
Low-Frequency:6" Aramid Glass Composite woofer
Mid-Frequency:N/A
High-Frequency:1" soft dome tweeter
Frequency Response:38Hz - 35kHz
Max Peak SPL:107 dB
Amplifier Class:Class A-B
Power Output:73W
High Frequency:25W
Mid-Frequency:N/A
Low Frequency:48W
Input Impedance (Ohms):10 K Ohm balanced
HF Level Adjust:-2dB, -1dB, 0, +1dB
System Volume:(-30dB - +6dB)
Indicators:Power
Input Connectors:
Unbalanced RCA
Balanced 1/4" TRS
Balanced XLR
Enclosure Construction:MDF
Finish:Black vinyl wrap
Port Configuration:Front firing slot port
Dimensions (D x W x H):10.87" (276mm) x 8.82" (224mm) x 13.0" (330mm)
Weight:19.4 lbs. (8.80 kg.)

You can get your own KRK ROKIT 6 HERE.