Thursday, June 9, 2011

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

Thursday, May 12, 2011

DR Strings Announces DRAGON-SKIN™

“…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

Friday, March 25, 2011

Squier Rock Band 3 Game Guitar

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)

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

DigiTech Multi-Effects Pedal: IPAD Feature

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 
1.
Compatible with iPad without any additional digital I/O equipment or 3rd party software; users only need the iPad Camera Connection Kit.  
2.
Best selling multi‐effect pedals in the world 
3.
High definition audio and effect models from the company that invented multi‐effects and effect modeling.  
4.
DigiTech gives customers more effects, amp models, and cabinets models than competition 
5.
Large, easy to read display, with user‐friendly preset editing matrix 


CHALLENGES 
1.
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.  
2.
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.  
3.
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

Monday, March 7, 2011

TRUCK-LOADS of FENDER PRODUCTS!!


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:

 

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

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Full Contact Hardware Bass Bridge Installation

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

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Radial PZ-DI

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