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New Trill Tremolo Pedal Kit from Amplified Parts



If you want classic tremolo tones from your effects pedal, the Trill Tremelo effects from Amplified Parts may be what you’re looking for in an easy to build kit.

The Trill’s speed knob provides a wide range from a very slow to rapid fire effect. The depth knob varies the ratio between effected and dry signal.

It uses modern, low noise transistors makes operation of The Trill quiet with no signal drop when engaged. The Trill also uses true bypass foot switching so it is out of the signal path when not engaged.

Check it out and get it at AmplifiedParts.com

Jam Kat Flip Spring Loaded Guitar Pick Holder

If you’ve ever fumbled with your pick when switching back and forth from fingerstyle, Pick-Smith Inc may have what you’re looking for. Their patented Jam Kat spring loaded pick hold slips on over your finger and allows you to flip it out of the way as needed. It holds standard size picks and is available in a number finger sizes.

The basic Jam Kat Pick Holder is available for $14.95. Polished silver editions as shown above go for $495.00. Get ordering info here.

Like Peanut Butter and Jelly … Guitars and Lasers?

M3i Technologies, a company based in Germany has developed a laser pitch detection system for guitars. It uses a laser diode pickup and bridge piece to monitor the changes in string length and calculate the pitch of the string.

The advantage of this system is that it will allow users to record in real-time. You can digitally capture a guitar performance, or to turn it into a MIDI synth.

And it’s not just for the guitar, the system can perform with any type of stringed instrument that has a fingerboard, fretted or fretless, and may be picked or bowed.

Before you get too exited, the LPD(Laser Pitch Detection) won’t be available until sometime in 2012.

For more information on this product visit M3i

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Inkdt Adapts Laptop Skins Technology to Guitars

I recently caught up with Paul Brinker, founder of Inkdt Guitar Skins. Paul says “Inkdt is a new, innovative way to add custom graphics to your guitar. Inkdt has taken the technology of skins, commonly used on laptops and cellphones, and has adapted it as an easy way to give your guitar a custom painted look. Inkdt skins are easy for anyone to apply and can be removed at anytime without harming the original finish of your guitar.”

The skins are printed on a transparent material and are designed a number of guitar brands including Gibson, Fender, ESP, Squier, and most acoustic bodies. The average price of the skins is between $35 and $40. Custom designs are also available.

He’s is currently pushing to grow the business with a new website design being developed as well as some big announcement coming soon. Paul is also asking for your vote for Inkdt in the Cincinnati Innovates Contest which will reward the most innovative business with $25,000.

To view the gallery of current designs and for more information on Inkdt Guitar Skins, visit Inkdt.com

Rotosound Multi-Purpose Digital Tuner Review

Rotosound just released their new Digital Clip-On Tuner and Metronome Tuner designed to be used with a range of stringed instruments including the guitar, bass, ukulele, violin and viola. These tuners are intuitive to use and work by simply clipping the unit on your instrument, where it can pick up the sting vibration. When the note is played the digital tuner displays it and indicates how close you are to having that note in tune helping you accurately get perfect pitch every time.

I recently received an AT350 Clip-On Tuner and a AMT530M Clip-ON Metronome Tuner for to review.

What’s in the box …

    - (1) – Tuner
    - (1) – Battery
    - (2) – Owner’s Manual

    The AMT530 clipped the headstock …

    The first thing I noticed about the tuners is how small they are. The clip is about as long as the display at about 2 inches. The AMT350 is just a tuner, whereas the AMT530 also has a built-in metronome. The clips are lined with rubber material as to not scratch your instrument. All of the function buttons are located on the front of the the display. When in use the display illuminates for easy viewing.

    The AMT350 clipped to the headstock …

    PRO’s

    • Tuner: Chromatic, Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Violin.
    • Pitch Range: 430-450Hz.
    • Tuning Mode: Picks up vibration from instrument, just clip it to the instrument.
    • Metronome Tempo Range: 30bpm – 260bpm. On AMT530 unit only.
    • The metronome has 9 different rhythm settings.

    CON’s

    • The metronome audio is little squelchy and annoying for me.

    The Verdict

    The Rotosound is worth getting if your looking for a tuner that is accurate and convenient to use. Overall, the tuners perform as they are advertised and for around $20, I think that they are worth it.