L.A. Music Custom Guitars

2011-06-09T09:35:00.000-07:00

 THE GIBSON GUITARS, CUSTOM SHOP TRAVELING  EXHIBIT

WHERE: L.A. Music  Superstore, 230 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga, ON, L5G 1G7

WHEN: Friday, June 10, 2011, 3 - 7 pm

 The Gibson Custom, Art & Historic Division's Traveling  Exhibit is one of the most exciting displays of guitars and guitar information  anywhere around. 
The 40-foot "showroom on wheels" instantly becomes the focal  point at any event it visits. The traveling exhibit enables the Custom Shop to  come face-to-face with customers and provides "hands-on" interaction with Custom  Shop instruments.

It's truly a guitar enthusiast's dream: A showroom full of  guitars from the Gibson Custom Shop, all in one place - and you're allowed to  play each and every one of them! And that's just part of the allure of the  Gibson Custom Shop Traveling Exhibit. If you're after Historic Reissues of  vintage instruments, Artist Signature models, or limited edition works of art,  the Custom Shop has the guitar for you.
Whether you are a guitar collector or someone who just enjoys  music, there is something for everyone. The Gibson Custom Shop Traveling Exhibit  is an event all on its own.

HERE FOR ONE DAY ONLY! MARK IT ON YOUR CALENDAR  AND DON'T MISS OUT!

Call LA Music and have our professional sales team answer any questions you may have.
TOLL FREE 1.877.76.MUSIC 1.877.766.8742
LOCAL 905.271.0303
Thank-you from the LA Music Team

DR Strings Announces DRAGON-SKIN™

2011-05-12T10:02:00.000-07:00

“…LOUDER than uncoated strings”

DRAGON-SKIN™, with DR’s proprietary K3™coating, is the first acoustic string to make NO apologies, and NO excuses. Players have said DRAGON-SKIN™ acoustic guitar strings have less unwanted overtones, more volume and greater articulation than standard uncoated strings.

Volume, clarity, and durability are all hallmarks of the new K3™ coating.

Players say DRAGON-SKIN™ coated acoustic strings sound as good or better, and are louder, than uncoated strings.

DR named the strings DRAGON-SKIN™ because their effect on performance seems magical.

DRAGON-SKIN™ sets feature DR’s proprietary K3™ coating on all 6 strings.

DRAGON-SKIN™ sets are available in standard gauges:

DSA-11 (11-50), DSA-12 (12-54) and DSA-13 (13-56)

Player feedback includes:

“Coated strings are not supposed to sound this good.”

“You managed to make the first coated strings that definitely do not sound coated.”

“I’m not complaining. I just don’t understand how a coated string can sound better than my uncoated strings. Doesn’t that violate some law of nature?”

AVAILABLE TO ORDER OR PICK UP @ LA NOW !!!!!

http://www.lamusic.ca/SearchResults.asp?Search=dragan+skin

Squier Rock Band 3 Game Guitar

2011-03-25T10:05:00.000-07:00

INTRODUCING!!!
Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Rock Band 3 Game Controller

Squier Rock Band 3 Game Guitar Fender® introduces the world’s first electric guitar that is also an officially licensed Rock Band™ 3 video game controller. The Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Controller is created for musicians and gamers alike and rocks both worlds.

Designed for the Rock Band™ 3 Pro mode, the controller lets users play the actual notes and chords of their favorite songs while racking up their scores. Its position-sensing fingerboard responds to the touch, turning gameplay into real musical performances. Gameplay requires the use of the Mad Catz® MIDI Pro Adapter (sold separately), compatible with Nintendo® Wii™, Microsoft® Xbox 360® and Sony PlayStation® 3.

The Squier by Fender Stratocaster Guitar and Controller is also a fully functioning electric guitar that can be plugged into a guitar amp and played on its own. It can also be used as a MIDI controller for sequencers and recording software.

L.A Music will have stock soon. Order now to get in line. First come first served. http://www.lamusic.ca/Squier-F-0348000506-p/rock_band_game_guitar.htm

Model Name	Squier® by Fender® Stratocaster® Guitar and Controller
Model Number	034-8000-(506)
Series	Rock Band™ Series
Colors	(506) Black, (Polyester Finish)
Body	Agathis
Neck	Maple, C-Shape, (Polyester Finish)
Fingerboard	Rosewood Colored Polymer, 9.5” Radius (241 mm)
No. of Frets	22 Fret Positions
Pickups	1 Special Design Hex Pickup
Controls	Volume Control, Seven onboard game control buttons that drives Rock Band™ 3 gameplay on the PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii via the Mad Catz® MIDI Pro Adapter. (Xbox 360 game controls are available on the MIDI Pro Adapter box itself.) Controller on/off power switch on rear panel for gameplay.
Pickup Switching	None
Bridge	6-Saddle Hard-Tail Bridge
Machine Heads	Standard Die-Cast Tuners
Hardware	Chrome
Pickguard	1-Ply White
Scale Length	25.5” (648 mm)
Width at Nut	1.650” (42 mm)
Unique Features	Small Headstock, Gold and Black Squier Logo, Engraved Neckplate, White Plastic Parts, Dot Position Markers, Synthetic Bone Nut, Position-Sensing Fingerboard with 6 Individual String Sensors at Each Fret Position, Seven Onboard Game Control Buttons that Drive Rock Band™ 3 Gameplay on the PlayStation® 3 and Nintendo® Wii™ Via the Mad Catz® MIDI Pro Adapter (Sold Separately), Standard 5-Pin MIDI Jack with Included Cable, Ableton® Live Lite 8 Recording Software, Custom Truss Rod and Truss Rod Adjustment Mechanism on Side of Neck, Pop-Up String Mute for Gameplay, Standard 1/4" Output Jack for Guitar Amp Use
Strings	Fender® USA, NPS, (.009 to .042)

DigiTech Multi-Effects Pedal: IPAD Feature

2011-03-22T09:14:00.000-07:00

Here is some valuable Information about amazing Multi-Effects Pedals by DigiTech.

These Products can be purchased through the online Music Superstore www.lamusic.ca

DIGITECH MULTI‐EFFECT PEDALS STREAM AUDIO DIRECTLY TO AN IPAD
QUICKLY AND EASILY RECORD CD QUALITY TRACKS

Apple® sold over 15 million iPads™ in 2010.

With the announcement of GarageBand for iPad,

Apple is enabling musicians of every skill level

to create music and capture their creativity.

DigiTech has had a similar mission for many years.

We have continually focused on giving players

the “power to create” with products like

JamMan, GNX workstations,

and the RP multi‐effect processors.

Using the current USB equipped DigiTech

multi‐effects processors players can use their favorite

presets and custom tones to record CD quality

audio guitar and bass tracks diectly to an iPad.

DigiTech is making it even easier to for musicians

to create music and share it with

The world.

HOW TO CONNECT RP/BP PEDAL TO AN IPAD

Customers can connect any USB equipped

DigiTech multi‐effect pedal to an iPad using a USB cable

and iPad Camera Connection Kit adaptor.

Adaptors are available at many of Apple’s authorized iPad dealers

and online at apple.com. The retail cost is $29.00.

TARGET USER



Musicians who use home recording equipment

RP155‐RP1000: Guitar players

BP355: Bass players

MAIN SELLING POINTS



Pedals Already Compatible with iPad:

The DigiTech multieffects pedals are currently compatible with the iPad and will record directly to GarageBand

and many other multi‐track recording apps via the USB connection.



Stream, Record, and Playback Your Custom Tones with HD Audio:

DigiTech pedals stream 24‐bit audio at 44.1 kHz sample rate over the USB connection.

· Saves Time and Energy Allowing Players to Record More: DigiTech multi‐effects pedals have more high definition effect, amp, and cabinet models than our competitors.

The pedals are ready to go out of the box. Simply connect them to an iPad via the USB port and customers can begin recoding immediately.

By using the processing power of DigiTech pedals to create the perfect tone, player free up more processing power in the iPad to optimize its performance.

USB EQUIPPED DIGITECH PEDALS COMPATIBLE WITH IPAD

RP155, $167 Retail

RP255, $249 Retail

RP355, $345 Retail

RP500, $485 Retail

RP1000, $689 Retail

BP355, $345 Retail

DIGITECH SUPERIOR TO COMPETITORS

Compatible with iPad without any additional digital I/O equipment or 3rd party software; users only need the iPad Camera Connection Kit.

Best selling multi‐effect pedals in the world

High definition audio and effect models from the company that invented multi‐effects and effect modeling.

DigiTech gives customers more effects, amp models, and cabinets models than competition

Large, easy to read display, with user‐friendly preset editing matrix

CHALLENGES

Do I have to have the USB‐to‐30‐pin adaptor? Yes. Currently this is the only approved adaptor from Apple that will allow connection of USB devices to an iPad. They are readily available from most authorized Apple iPad dealers.

Do I have to record tracks with effects? No. You can bypass the effects in the pedal to record a dry signal to an iPad.

How do I control the recording levels? Each DigiTech unit has a USB recording level and playback level that can be adjusted to fit your personal preferences.

PRODUCT COMPARISON CHART

	DigiTech	DigiTech	DigiTech	DigiTech	DigiTech
	RP155	RP255	RP355	RP500	RP1000

Retail	$167	$249	$345	$485	$689
Effects	47	55	64	80	100
Amps	23	24	34	53	55
Cabinets	12	15	18	22	26
Presets	100	120	140	200	200
Drum Patterns	60	60	60	‐	‐
Looper	‐	20 sec.	20 sec.	20 sec.	20 sec.
USB	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

COMPLIMENTARY PRODUCTS TO THE DIGITECH MULTI‐EFFECTS PROCESSORS

Apple iPad, iPad2

Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit

DigiTech Gig Bags (various sizes for different models)

View these products at our online superstore!

http://www.lamusic.ca/SearchResults.asp?mfg=Digitech

TRUCK-LOADS of FENDER PRODUCTS!!

2011-03-07T11:27:00.000-08:00

The L.A Music Team are busy unloading TRUCKS FULL of Fender pruducts!!

We are Literally drowning in beautiful Fender Amps, Heads, Effects Pedals,Guitars, Basses and MORE!!!
Hurry and visit us online at:

http://www.lamusiccustomguitars.com/SearchResults.asp?mfg=Fender

or visit our South Mississauga Location:

230 lakeshore Rd. East

Mississauga, Ont

L5G 1G9

or call and talk to a sales representative

Toll Free: 1-(877)-744-6832

Full Contact Hardware Bass Bridge Installation

2011-03-02T11:29:00.001-08:00

Full Contact Hardware Bass Bridge Installation

Full Contact Hardware is an innovative electric guitar and bass saddle solution featuring the patent pending "eCAM" saddle system, designed by Jeff Babicz.

The eCAM saddle offers full contact between the vibrating string and the body of the instrument. Babicz designed FCH with the intent of gaining the maximum amount of direct string coupling to the body of the instrument, with over 50 times more contact surface per saddle compared to conventional saddle designs. Direct coupling means improved tone and sustain.

In an effort to support the growing number of Full Contact Hardware consumers, Jeff Babicz has begun creating a series of videos offering his personal insight on the features and installation of these innovative guitar and bass bridges. The first video gives a "from the technician's" perspective for installing an FCH4 bass bridge on to a Fender Jazz Bass.

View it here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/BabiczGuitars#p/u/1/2lBGAygCAZQ

And don't forget to visit the L.A Music Hearquarters for the best deals on all your Musical Needs!

www.lamusic.ca

Radial PZ-DI

2011-03-01T10:56:00.000-08:00

The good folks at L.A Music are working to help musicians make the most of their music by providing them with the equipment they need as well as tips from the experts on how to get the most out of the gear.
We would like to share some tips from Radial Engineering regarding the Radial PZ-DI.

Many guitarists today are equipped with both piezo and magnetic pickups and switching between them can be difficult. A few years ago Radial Engineering and guitarist Dave Martone started working on a project to develop a solution.

Take a look at these videos of Dave Martone from his recent tour with Joe Satriani. Note how quickly he switched between tones!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRXXAtuC63s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrxZhFmNFng

To Purchase Online Visit: http://www.lamusic.ca/Radial-PZ-DI-Piezo-Magnetic-Pickup-Selector-DI-p/pz-di.htm

Radial PZ-DI Piezo & Magnetic Pickup Selector/DI

The Radial PZ-DI is a unique pedal designed to work with today’s new breed of electric guitars and basses that employ both magnetic and piezo pickups. It allows the artist to quickly select between pickups using the onboard footswitches.

There are two channels: one for electric and one for piezo. The PZ-DI will accept either a stereo ¼” TRS or two mono ¼” connectors. The magnetic pickup channel is class-A buffered and equipped with Drag™ Control load correction for optimum signal transfer. This innovative feature allows the user to adjust the load on the pickup so that it sounds ‘true-bypass’ as if connected to an amp without the usual pops and noise associated with true-bypass pedals. The electric channel is equipped with its own stage amp output and on-off selector switch.

The piezo channel begins with three position high-pass (lo cut) and low-pass (hi-cut) filters to tame the often brittle tone that is associated with piezo transducers. For greater control, the piezo channel also features a dedicated effects loop to allow an EQ or reverb to be added without affecting the electric guitar signal path. Since many artists employ a dedicated acoustic amp on stage, the piezo channel has a separate stage amp output plus a balanced low-Z direct box output to feed the PA system. Each of these is equipped with a ground lift switch to help eliminate buzz and hum caused by ground loops. The XLR out is also equipped with a polarity reverse to help phase align the PA, monitors and on-stage sound. Selecting channels is simply a matter of depressing the associated footswitch. Bright full-sized LEDs provide visual clarity under stage lights to show the selected channel. Even when off, the signal from both pickups are combined and sent to the tuner out for quiet on stage adjustments. The flexible design also allows it to be used as a simple on-stage instrument selector for those that want to switch between an electric guitar or bass and an acoustic or upright. Made ‘Radial tough’, the PZ-DI features 14 gauge steel construction for maximum durability and is finished in a rugged baked enamel finish. Powering comes from the included 15VDC supply. The Radial PZ-DI is a compact pedal that delivers efficient control of your guitar and lets you quietly feed on your stage amps, tuner and the PA system at the same time

L.A. Music Custom Guitars BLOG

2011-02-10T15:21:00.000-08:00

Presenting L.A. Music's newest website designed specifically for the guitar enthusiast. L.A Music Custom Guitars! This website offers a superb collection of boutique and vintage style guitars and related instruments. Choose from L.A. Music Custom Guitars' selection of premium guitars, acoustics instruments, bass guitars, amplifierf, and effects.

We carry brands such as Fender, Gibson, Epiphone, Ibanez Schecter, ESP, Alvarez, Martin, Larivee and more. Don't forget to buy guitar accessories such as guitar tuners, guitar tab, and guitar cases!

At L.A. Music we take pride in providing our customers with the best prices, the most complete selection, and superior service. We carry the products you need when you need them. Whether you are a professional musician, participate in a garage band, or just want to learn an instrument, we have the right product and service for you.
Customers are able to purchase via secure Internet connections 24 hours a day at their own leisure and if you have any questions our Customer Service department is open Monday through Friday 10:00am to 7:00pm, and Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm.

Check it out now: http://www.lamusiccustomguitars.com/default.asp