Stuart Spector first began producing handmade basses in his Brooklyn workshop in 1976. Not content to mimic conventional designs, Stuart recruited fellow Brooklyn woodworker Ned Steinberger to design an instrument that was better suited for the modern bassist. This design, referred to as the Spector NS-1, took the bass world by storm upon its release in 1977. Players of all genres instantly fell in love with the extremely comfortable and uniquely contoured body of the NS-1. With the addition of a second pickup, the NS-1 became the NS-2 in 1979. The NS-2 quickly became the choice of the world’s top bassists and has remained the foundation for nearly every Spector design since its release.
Pigtronix is inspired to design and manufacture futuristic analog effects. Like the musicians who use them, each one of our pedals is a unique and original creation, containing forward thinking musical features not found in other stompboxes. Get F.A.T. – play Pigtronix! We are inspired to design and manufacture futuristic analog effects. Each one of our pedals is a unique and original creation, containing forward thinking design features not found in other stompboxes.In recent years, much of the effects market has been focused on a “vintage” sensibility. While many effects companies address this phenomenon by either cloning classic designs or creating digital emulations, Pigtronix strives to push beyond the sonic boundaries of the past. Each of our pedals contain features that are not found anywhere else, allowing musicians to make sounds that no one has heard ever before. Pigtronix pedals feature extensive sound shaping capabilities and multiple footswitches, enabling musicians to access a broad spectrum of analog tones during a live performance or in a recording environment. Each pedal contains a palette of effects that ranges from subtle to extreme.
Odysseys are light and finely balanced for long hours of comfortable music making. They are ergonomically designed for easy, effortless playing, totally free of any annoying distractions, letting you concentrate on your music. Only the finest hardwoods and materials go into an Odyssey and are blended in a way that makes Odysseys take climatic and other hardships in their stride and emerge ever ready for business every time. Odysseys feature no-guesswork switching through their vast array of tones. You’ll emerge distinctly through any setting without having to sacrifice your extended and way-deep lows, you’ll slap and pop with the best of them, you’ll rock and grind like there’s no tomorrow if the situation presents itself and you’ll sound clean as a whistle if that’s what is demanded. There’s only one person that can prove our claims right or wrong and that is only yourself. Get in touch with any Odyssey and see if you too can depart on this quest for Music and Tone.
Curt Mangan Strings. The company takes pride in being a “small company’ dedicated to making great strings with “big tone.” The company also enjoys the personal contact they have with their customers. Many players believe Curt Mangan® FusionMatched® strings are the best guitar strings ever made. Since launching the company in 2004, Curt Mangan® FusionMatched® strings are available in over 1,000 USA independent retailers, 20 countries and are used by more than 800 artists.The company was founded by Curt Mangan who has a 50-year history with the guitar. He still plays and records professionally as he has for over 40-years. His experience includes working at and owning music stores, building and repairing guitars, teaching lessons and he was Director of Sales and Marketing for one of the world’s largest string companies for seventeen years.Curt Mangan® FusionMatched® strings were developed from the ground up and from a player’s perspective. Every batch of Curt Mangan® strings is play-tested to make sure they feel and sound great.
Bartolini Pickups and Electronics are recognized around the world as the standard in guitar and bass guitar tone with the broadest selection to fit almost any instrument and sound. Based in San Luis Obispo, California, Bartolini builds pickups and electronics for some of the most respected luthiers around the worldand also supply to service-oriented retailers who offer upgrades and replacement parts. All our products are 100% USA manufactured and supported. Our mission is to offer superior tone for musicians playing stringed instruments worldwide; for all genres of music. Our comprehensive product line of pickups and electronics can be mixed and matched to express the individuality of any player.
The founder and chief engineer at Amptweaker is James Brown , The Legend of designers guitar amps . In their design work began in 1986 at Peavey , where he created such as VTM amps or 5150 For 13 years, worked closely with Eddie Van Halen , who signed with the 5150 model. During 18 years of work in Peavey was a co-designed amps such as the Classic 50 , Classic 30, DeltaBlues, and series of TransTube . He designed the effect of Dirty Dog and collaborated on refining the Delta Stomp effect . At the end of the 90s he created a series of amplifiers Triple XXX , which considered one of the best from Peavey. In 2003, he began working with Joe Satriani which resulted in a JSX amplifier. In 2004, James joined the company as chief engineer Kustom and designer. His first project was fully intensifier tubes ’36 Coupe and ’72 Coupe, which won considerable recognition among musicians. He also created the amplifier Double Cross , where he applied many innovative solutions. After 2 years with the company Kustom began work on a project of their own effects and in 2011 founded the company Amptweaker.
Spectraflex Cables are the “Original Braided Cables” used by musicians the world over. The rugged, high quality nylon braiding that we take so much pride in, is there for a reason: It protects and enhances the performance of the cable’s internal components, while preventing tangles and adding flexibility. All Spectraflex cables feature state of the art construction, designed to provide superior frequency response and ultra low handling noise. And our skilled designers and technicians produce some of the finest looking cables on the planet. So, whether you’re a seasoned musician, grizzled garage rocker, or just torturing your neighbors, we make sure your sound arrives in style. Models are available for all instrument, microphone and speaker applications, and come in a mind-boggling array of colors and styles. Accept no substitutes. Your equipment always looks and sounds better with a Spectraflex Cable, not some bogus look-alike. All Spectraflex Cables are made in the USA and come with a Lifetime Warranty. They’re built to last and can take whatever you can dish out. So, go ahead-play hard. We’ve got your back.