| The Mega VL-10 is a cheap very mini practice
amp for beginners or guitarists who want something really portable. It's 8 watts
through a 5 inch speaker (sounds bigger than it actually is) with volume control
(can get loud if you want it!), bass & treble control, overdrive switch, and input
jack. Black, orange, red or yellow in stock. |
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| Just through the door from the NAMM show are Grip
Studios guitar hangars. These are not your typical wall-mount hangars because
they're sculpted after the human hand and skeleton hand. Even when the guitar is not
on it, it's wild to have one sticking out of the wall. Pics at
guitargrip.com. |
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| Now that the ink's dried on the deals we made at the
recent NAMM Show in Nashville, we are pleased to announce that some of the exciting
new product is starting to roll in. First through the door were AXL Badwater
electric guitars. These feature weather beaten, battle scarred,
dragged-through-hell-and-back-relic looks like you’ve never seen before. Each one is
truly unique with etched, bleached, reptilian skin-like or antiqued, aged finishes.
Three models in stock: black crackle, matte sunburst and off white. Verrry unusual.
Info and Guitar World Mag review at
themusic link.net. |
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| June 2010 |
| You've seen it on the poster in our window; you want
it. Gene Simmons has teamed with Cort to create a replica model of his own bass he
commissioned Steve Carr to build back in the 70's. The GS-Axe-GS-2 four-string bass
is seen by Cort as the 'ultimate posing bass guitar, from the rock God’s signature
on the headstock to the chipped axe blade'. It has a 34-inch scale, comprising a
solid mahogany body, a bolt-on hard maple neck and a 21-fret rosewood fingerboard.
In keeping with the original, the electrics include a single volume, single tone
control and selector switch wired to a pair of Mighty Mite pickups. Detailed specs
and promo at cortguitars.com. |
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| May 2010 |
| Have you tried Ernie Ball Slinky guitar strings?
They are easy to spot on our string wall because of their killer looking packages.
These strings produce a well-balanced all-around good tone and are very flexible
(hence the name slinky). Jeff Beck, Jimi Page, Eric Clapton, Slash and Steve Morse
are on the long list of Ernie Ball Slinky players. Info at
ernieball.com. |
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| We have some of the latest Beaver Creek acoustic
guitars from the nice folks at D'addario. After we setup and
optimize these guitars in our shop, they easily sound better and outplay many
"beginner" priced guitars. If you're an aspiring guitar picker or you know someone
who is, you owe it to yourself to check these out. We think you'll be pleasantly
surprised at how much bang for your buck you can get. |
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| Danelectro's latest effects pedal line called
Cool Cat is not just a bunch of fur balls but has something to interest most
guitarists. Cool Cats are inexpensive, easy-to-understand, fun-looking, but
serious-sounding effects. Specs plus reviews from Guitarist and Guitar Player mags
at coolcattone.com. |
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| April 2010 |
| Drummers, when it comes to drum practice pads, the
Billy Hyde practice pad is worth its weight in rubber. It has a natural rebound
and mounts to most cymbal stands. We know you want play on your kit as much as
possible, but the pads can be taken anywhere and are quiet so parents, neighbours
and everyone around you won't hate you. Always in stock at Allegro. |
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| Now hanging on our string wall from Dean Markely,
the new Helix HD Strings. Read a good write-up at
deanmarkley.com. DM is
saying that "these are the revolutionary strings that are years ahead of every other
string. They provide a smoother feel and a brighter, more resonant tone." We'd like
to know what you think. |
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| March 2010 |
| One more thing in stock for our Hendrix tribute month
... to commemorate the groundbreaking albums that were released during Jimi's
lifetime, Dunlop has created four Collector Series Pick Tins, each featuring
one dozen Classic Celluloid Guitar Picks adorned with collective album art. |
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| What's happening with your sound? The new
Boss ME-25 guitar multiple effects is here to help. It's built-in Sound Library
comes loaded with 60 classic and modern effects. And it's quick and easy to tweak
your sound with twists of the Drive, Tone and Volume knobs. With
a full compliment of COSM amp models onboard, plus Super Stack and Phrase
Loop (with 38 seconds of recording time), the ME-25 is for both newcomers and
professionals who want great sound. It also comes with a built-in
AUX input for jamming along with MP3/CD players, etc and Cakewalk SONAR 8.5
LE software for multi-track audio and MIDI recording. The ME-25 runs on six AA
batteries or AC power. Built solid. |
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| By now you've all heard that the album Valleys of
Neptune is scheduled for release March 9th. Listening to Jimi Hendrix is a
sensation that never gets old and here at Allegro the volume of Hendrix music is
about to get turned up! For starters, we're featuring 15% off on all Hendrix print
music for the entire month. We've also restocked the Dunlop Original Crybaby Wah
Pedal - yep, the one you hear in Jimi's awesome intro to Voodoo Child.
Get more info from our Crybaby spotlight in the
guitar effects section. Hear it on the
Dunlop website. |
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| February 2010 |
| New arrivals for your guitar: Kyser capos (red,
black, blue, gold), Dunlop capos, Dunlop slides (brass, chromed metal glass & the
Johnny Winter Signature Texas slide), Network guitar stands, Oasis humidifiers (your
guitar is thirsty for this!), and lots of strings - Martin, d'Addario, Elixer. |
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| January 2010 |
| We just got this amazing new guitar device called the
O-Port. It's a kind of "acoustic enhancer" that helps deliver a fuller,
richer sound with noticeable increased sustain and harmonic range. The difference
really becomes obvious when you place a mic in front of the instrument. |
|
| It's always great to start the new year on a positive
note. A woman walked in the store today and said, "Hey, your selection of guitar
straps is better than Steve's Music!" Yes, we've got Levy's leather and suede,
and nylon weaves from Planet Waves, Perris and d'Addario. Also, super cool straps
from the TV shows Simpsons (Homer Flames, Homer D'oh, Bart Devil) and South Park (Cartman,
Kenny, Southpark blue, Mr. Hankey)... Howdy Ho! |
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| December 2009 |
| 'Tis the season ... we're unpacking gear and
accessories all day everyday. Stop by for some yuletide cheer. Happy holidays and
all the best of the season to all our friends and customers! ho ho ho |
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| Strum in tune. New arrivals of the latest
guitar/bass tuners to satisfy novice to pros. Go handy with the Qwik Tune
QT15. It's amazingly simple to use, it's about the same size as a credit card
(half inch thick) and it's inexpensive, but still gets you tuned. For being on stage
this may not be the number one choice, but it's a fine little tuner for a beginner,
any home or rehearsal studio. Batteries included. |
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| November 2009 |
| More guitar capos in from Dunlop. The Dunlop Trigger
curved capo is a fave. It works well with both electric and acoustic guitars,
and it looks good -- clean and not distracting. It's easily placed, taken off and
moved. Works well all the way down the neck. Comes in black or smoke. Very nice. |
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| Allegro has been an authorized dealer of Epiphone
guitars since 2005. Epiphone, owned by Gibson, offers more affordable versions
of most Gibson models. We regularly stock the Epiphone SG-Special and the G-310.
Both are replicas of the 1967 Gibson SG. The Special is a standard rock guitar with
no bells and whistles, just 2 tuning knobs and a nice full sound. The G-310 is a bit
more expensive. With 4 tuning knobs, it handles both warm and harsh tones well. And
when you wrap your hand around the neck, its easy to feel like Angus Young or Tony
Iommi. More at epiphone.com |
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| Good news. Yamaha has reduced the retail price on
Yamaha keyboards. So we've restocked and retagged -- YDP140,YDPS31, DGX630, P85,
PSRE413, P155 and a bunch more. Said it before... wish the store had more space
'cause these keyboards are stacked to the ceiling, literally. Anyway, most people
make music because its enjoyable, and Yamaha's latest keyboards are a great way to
get started or continue a lifelong passion. So get a keyboard, then get out there
and groove til you drop. |
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| Just landed -- new guitars from Cort including
their Steamborg Assassinator X6 electric with custom graphics by renowned rock
artist Sam Shearon (best known for his work with Iron Maiden, HIM etc.). We've also
restocked their best-selling acoustic, the L100C (ex Earth 70) model in satin and
high gloss finishes. Also from Cort, their MR100F acoustic-electric cutaway with
Fishman preamp and solid spruce top. This superb playing 6-string will surprise even
the diehard high-end players, especially after they hear how affordably priced this
baby is. More at cortguitars.com. |
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| Now you and your guitar can both have tattoos.
No, we're not talking about engraving or stamping that might ruin the finish. These
are cling decals that can be added and removed from your guitar anytime you like.
Designs like Devil Girl, Ribbon Skull, Grim Reaper, Ax Clown, Freedom Eagle, Dagger
Rose Skull ... they're are all about the love of music, rebellion, rejection of
society's norms, or freedom of life lived on the open road. |
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| October 2009 |
| Our fall shipment of Martin strings is here. Now's your
chance to get these superb quality guitar strings in all gauges for acoustic,
electric and bass. |
|
| Yeah, yeah, yeah! New - "The Beatles" graphic guitar picks in thin,
medium and heavy. Now in stock. |
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|
Roland Connect is here! It's an interactive experience that features high
quality videos, interactive demos, 3D tours and more. Roland Connect allows you to
see, hear and experience a host of brand new instruments.
www.rolandconnect.com. |
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| Drummers ... just in from Vater...Little Monster Brush,
Splash Stick, Wood Handle Whip, Stick Whip, Splashstick Traditional Jazz, Hickory
ProRock Wood Sticks and more. |
|
| Wanna do some serious sonic damage? Just landed in our shop -- more
BC Rich guitars, including the killer War Beast onyx (gloss black), recipient
of Guitar Magazine's Nov 2007 Platimum Award. Info at
www.bcrich.com |
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| What's battery powered, has 7 amp models and 6 effects, weighs just
over 7 lbs and packs a big kick? It's the World's Biggest Little Guitar Amp -- the
Roland Microcube. Get it here at Allegro 'cause we're restocked. |
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| September 2009 |
| Groovy "Honey Tone" mini amps from Danelectro. Great clean
or overdriven sound ... volume, tone and overdrive controls, powered by a 9-volt
battery (included) or Danelectro adapter. We've got Nifty Aqua, Daddy O Yellow, and
Beatnik Burgundy. |
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| We've once again managed to squeeeeeeeeze more display space into our store
for even more Yamaha guitars (you can never
have enough guitars!). Come in and try the popular FX370 and FG720 folk guitars in
black finish (oooooh), or the CPX500 electric acoustic in deep marine blue (aaaah).
Details at Yamaha. |
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| We're restocked with Peavey amps including their latest little
monster, the VYPER. Details at
Peavey. |
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| Avast, there, matey! You won't want to be missn' this beauty - the
Limited Edition Epiphone G400 SG with Pirates of the Carribean graphic. Come in &
check it out. |
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| Just in from Dean Markley - Pro Mag Grand pickup pack bundled with
2 sets of Blue Steel strings. It's a zero-humbucking coil pickup developed for
studio recording. |
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