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The D-42 Purple Martin Flamed Myrtle is the fourth in the Purple Martin series. The “Purple Martin” theme is inspired by the purple martin bird of Pennsylvania, where Martin Guitar's headquarters and factory are located. Limited to 100 instruments, this head-turning model includes 42-style pearl inlay throughout and highly decorative inlay on the fingerboard and pickguard of the purple martin bird and mountain laurel flowers, the state flower of Pennsylvania. It is a full gloss guitar made with a top of heavy bearclaw Engelmann spruce and the back and sides of flamed myrtle. Each model includes a label signed by Martin Chairman and CEO, Chris Martin, a ply hardshell case, and Martin’s Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 medium gauge strings.

The D-18E 2020 is a limited edition version of the historic 14-fret D-18 which officially joined Martin’s lineup in 1934. Like its namesake, the D-18E 2020 is constructed with a Sitka spruce top and genuine mahogany back and sides along with all of the reimagined standard series elements that, combined, offer supreme playability and legendary Martin tone. What sets it apart is the addition of a genuine mahogany neck and exquisite East Indian rosewood for the headplate, binding, fingerboard, bridge, and heelcap. The D-18E 2020 also comes equipped with LR Baggs Anthem electronics and is strung with Martin’s Authentic Acoustic Lifespan® 2.0 strings. It is limited to 2,020 instruments.

The Katana-Artist MkII elevates the premier model in the Katana lineup with next-generation features and flexibility. Newly voiced variations for all five amp characters double your tone choices, while onboard effects categories have been expanded from three to five. Exclusive front-panel controls provide even more sound-shaping options, including a three-way Contour switch, Global EQ with three customizable curves, and a Solo boost with adjustable level. And with powerful new dual amp functionality, it's easy to link and control two Katana-Artist MkIIs for massive, ultra-wide tones.

V4 The Duchess partners a V4 Series all-valve preamp with a solid-state, 180-watt Class D power amp. Its ultra-compact size and negligible weight disguise the huge tones it can produce. It's great for home and studio players looking for an elegant solution on a small cab or desktop, or for touring musicians who need a great-sounding, dependable pedal platform amp.

This "00" 12-fret guitar boasts solid cocobolo sides, back and headplate, gorgeous "42" style appointments, and is inspired by the 00-45SC built in collaboration with John Mayer in 2012. The "SC" stands for stagecoach, harkening back to an era when guitars were taken on trains, wagons, and horses for bringing people together in song.

The Martin 00042EC-Z Eric Clapton Crossroads Ziricote Auditorium Acoustic Guitar is an updated version of Eric’s popular Crossroads 000-42. This Guitar Center exclusive is limited to just 50 models worldwide and is part of the 2019 Crossroads Collection.

As with all Martin 42 series guitars, the 00042EC-Z benefits from intricate details including herringbone pearl inlays, flame maple body binding and deluxe abalone inlay on the headplate. The fit and finish are impeccable as you would expect.

But what distinguishes the 2019 Crossroads Martin 00042EC-Z from other guitars in the collection is its sound. Martin applied their Vintage Tone System to this Auditorium guitar's Sitka spruce top and Adirondack scalloped bracing. In combination with exotic ziricote for the back and sides, the result is a Clapton Signature Martin with breathtaking tone.

Other tone-enhancing features include a carbon fiber bridgeplate under the ebony bridge and liquid metal bridge pins that both contribute to resonance and sustain.

On the subject of signatures, the soundhole label for each Martin 00042EC-Z is hand-signed by CFM IV and Eric Clapton himself, making this 000-42 acoustic worthy of any Clapton fan's collection. This 2019 Crossroads guitar includes a special hardshell case.

Concerning the price of admission, Eric says: "And it's always been–I hate to say it–but it's been my experience that the proper guitars, and therefore the most expensive guitars, are always going to be the easiest ones to play. Because they're just made for playing. The motive behind the making of the guitar is 100% right. These Crossroads guitars are great. They're beautiful. They're perfect-absolutely perfect. Fantastic figuring, colors are great, the top wood is beautiful and the grain on the backs is fantastic."

This special Crossroads edition is destined to become an icon in its own right, and will be featured at the 2019 Crossroads Festival.

Gibson and Slash are proud to present the Slash Collection Gibson J-45 Standard. It represents influential Gibson guitars Slash has used during his career, inspiring multiple generations of players around the world. The Slash Collection of Gibson guitars can be seen live on stage with Slash today. Each Slash Collection Gibson J-45 Standard features a blend of traditional appointments and modern features including a custom Slash rounded C-neck profile, a flatter and more modern 16'' fingerboard radius, and a versatile custom LR Baggs™ VTC pickup for natural acoustic sound. Exclusive to the Slash’s are a “Scully” signature drawing on the back of the headstock, Slash’s signature on the truss rod cover with a blank truss rod cover in the case, and four Slash Jim Dunlop Tortex® picks. The Slash Collection Gibson J-45 Standard is available in November Burst and a Limited Edition Vermillion Burst.

Gibson and Slash are proud to present the Slash Collection Gibson Les Paul Standard. It represents influential Gibson guitars Slash has used during his career, inspiring multiple generations of players around the world. The Slash Collection of Gibson guitars can be seen live on stage with Slash today. Each Slash Collection Gibson Les Paul Standard features a AAA flamed maple top, a solid mahogany body and Slash’s personal touches including a C-shape neck profile, Gibson Custom Burstbucker Alnico II pickups, color coordinated hardware appointments, hand-wired electronics with orange drop capacitors and a vintage style brown hardshell case. Exclusive to the Slash Collection are Slash’s “Skully” signature drawing on the back of the headstock, Slash’s signature on the truss rod cover, a blank truss rod cover in the case, Slash’s new Ernie Ball strings, and four Slash Jim Dunlop Tortex® picks. The Slash Gibson Les Paul Standard | Limited Edition is available in Vermillion Burst and Anaconda Burst.

Gibson and Slash are proud to present the Slash Collection Gibson Les Paul Standard. It represents influential Gibson guitars Slash has used during his career, inspiring multiple generations of players around the world. The Slash Collection of Gibson guitars can be seen live on stage with Slash today. Each Slash Collection Gibson Les Paul Standard features a AAA flamed maple top, a solid mahogany body and Slash’s personal touches including a C-shape neck profile, Gibson Custom Burstbucker Alnico II pickups, color coordinated hardware appointments, hand-wired electronics with orange drop capacitors and a vintage style brown hardshell case. Exclusive to the Slash Collection are Slash’s “Skully” signature drawing on the back of the headstock, Slash’s signature on the truss rod cover, a blank truss rod cover in the case, Slash’s new Ernie Ball strings, and four Slash Jim Dunlop Tortex® picks. The Slash Les Paul Standard is available in November Burst and Appetite Burst.

The first signature model in D'Angelico's solid-body collection and the next chapter in an American music legend's career of innovation, the Deluxe Bob Weir Bedford is a "nice piece of work." Packed with Weir's concept of a bright and clear tonal powerhouse, the Bob Weir Bedford features two Stacked Seymour Duncan P-90s with a Lollar Blonde single-coil nestled in the middle. A standard five-way blade makes tone control easy, with an added blender pot allowing players to mix in the "odd-man-out", whichever pickup isn't selected, guaranteeing maximum versatility

Steve Vai’s killer wah-soaked tones are almost as revered as his virtuosic playing. The Morley 20/20 Bad Horsie Wah packs this signature effect into a pedalboard-friendly version. And we do mean pedalboard-friendly — it’s a fraction of the size of Morley’s classic-sized pedals! In addition to the famous Bad Horsie mode, the 20/20 Bad Horsie Wah also gives you a Contour Wah mode that enables customization of your frequency and output. Morley's electro-optical design receives a lot of love here at Sweetwater, and this effect pedal’s switch-less operation makes it child's play to activate — just step on the glow-in-the-dark treadle to engage and step off to bypass. Beyond that, its premium buffer circuit ensures zero tone suckage. The 20/20 Bad Horsie Wah pedal features a rugged cold-rolled steel housing, dual LED indicators, and quick-clip battery door.

Wish you had room for both a wah and a fuzz on your pedalboard? Then get a Morley 20/20 Power Fuzz Wah and your problem will be solved. This ultra-flexible guitar effect pedal packs Morley’s famous Power Fuzz Wah into a pedal that’s a fraction of the size of the classic-sized model. Its classic wah voicing works equally well for rhythm and leads, while the fuzz comes equipped with Level and Intensity controls, plus a Vintage/Modern switch for maximum sonic versatility. Benefit from whisper-quiet performance, thanks to Morley’s acclaimed electro-optical design, while switch-less operation makes it child's play to activate — just step on the glow-in-the-dark treadle to engage and step off to bypass. What’s more, its premium buffer circuit prevents signal loss and maintains your tone. The Morley 20/20 Power Fuzz Wah pedal features a rugged cold-rolled steel housing, dual LED indicators, and quick-clip battery door.

Short on pedalboard space? Need wah and distortion? The 20/20 Distortion Wah is the answer to your problem, packing both a classic wah voicing and a high-quality distortion effect into a pedal that’s a fraction of the size of Morley’s classic-sized models. The wah is great for both rhythm and lead work, while the distortion comes equipped with Drive, Level, and Tone controls for maximum versatility. Morley’s acclaimed electro-optical design ensures whisper-quiet performance, while switch-less operation makes it child's play to activate — just step on the glow-in-the-dark treadle to engage and step off to bypass. What’s more, its premium buffer circuit prevents signal loss and maintains your tone. The Morley 20/20 Distortion wah pedal features a rugged cold-rolled steel housing, dual LED indicators, and quick-clip battery door.

Espada™ started development in the late 1960s at Leo Fender’s new CLF Research company, exploring his ideas for a bold, next-generation two-pickup guitar for his namesake company. In late 1969, styling for the new model was nearly complete before the project was suddenly abandoned. However, Espada’s blueprints and R&D artifacts remained deep within CLF Research archives. The styling was beautiful, featuring an all-new body shape, pickguard design, and visually dominated by a new sword-like control plate.

Fast-forward nearly half a century and brothers Dave and John McLaren set about visualizing how Leo may have evolved his original concept. With Leo’s original blueprints and R&D artifacts in hand, the CLF Research Espada was completed in the spirit of his original pioneering vision, leveraging his later technological developments for performance and versatility.

For example, today’s Espada applies Leo’s Magnetic Field Design to his long-pole split-coil prototype pickups of 1967-1968, now made even more versatile with a series/parallel switch for thicker, rounder sounds or thinner, sparkly sounds. Leo’s Saddle Lock bridge technology, completed ten years after the project was abandoned, also solved a major technological design goal for the original Espada project: an efficient means of transferring more string energy directly into the grain of the body.

While the original ’60s Espada concept included a full-time onboard buffer preamp powered by six AA batteries, today’s Espada features a modern G&L Micro Preamp powered by a single 9v battery, controlled by a mini-toggle switch with positions for off (passive output), on (buffered lo-Z output), and on with high frequency boost, equally useful for cutting through thick fuzz as it is showcasing the shimmering harmonics the pickups are capable of producing. Today’s Espada would not be complete without Leo’s G&L Passive Treble and Bass (PTB) controls, always on and ready to work in conjunction with the other controls…and your own imagination.

Pigtronix Infinity 2 is a stereo looping pedal with two independent loops and a streamlined user interface that has been designed to provide an intuitive musical workflow, right out of the box. The Infinity 2 enables musicians to seamlessly switch between parts, even during initial recording or while overdubbing. This Verse / Chorus type of workflow is further expanded by the ability to delete the loop that is not currently playing—freeing up an open slot for a new loop to be created, without interrupting playback.

Looking for a flat pedalboard that stands up to all tour conditions? Your search ends here. The MONO Pedalboard Carbon is the first of its kind to feature 100% carbon fiber, and is the answer to musicians looking for the sleekest canvas to arrange their stompboxes.

SOLID EXCELLENCE

With its excellent strength-to-weight ratio, incredible toughness and zero compromises on performance, carbon fiber proves to be the ultimate material of choice for this pedalboard. Extra points for the unique weave and glossy finish on this rock-solid board. Go steal the show.

UNLIMITED PEDAL LAYOUTS

Touring musicians demand an efficient and optimized pedal workflow for easier reach, and this pedalboard doesn't disappoint. No matter which of the three sizes you pick, it makes short work of any conceivable pedal placement and effects signal chain you can imagine.

DESIGN-DRIVEN LOOK AND FEEL

Like all MONO products, the Pedalboard Carbon is designed with ergonomics and function in mind. It features custom anodized aluminum handles for an absolutely firm grip, along with rubber protectors to keep bumps and scratches away. Stamp of approval guaranteed.

COMES WITH A MONO CASE

This pedalboard comes with its own premium accessory case — military grade luggage designed for the war on tone. Rugged interior liners with plush top panels protect knobs and switches, and plastic reinforced hybrid shells shave off pounds of weight. Protect your sound

Laugh all you want while headbanging along to Steel Panther’s satirically swaggering take on ‘80s-era Sunset Strip glam metal, but there’s just no arguing with the ferociously slamming chops of guitarist Russ “Satchel” Parrish. Simply put, nobody puts the 1987 into today like Parrish and his metalloid feline cohorts, and Charvel is excited to deliver a huge horns-up in the tiger-striped form of the Satchel Signature Pro-Mod DK Bengal.

French avant-metal quartet Gojira has cemented itself as one of paramount metal acts of the new-millennium. Led by singer, vocalist, and principal songwriter Joe Duplantier, the band has always dealt in extremes — uncovering light in darkness and finding beauty in heaviness while also searching to expand the sonic palette. Charvel proudly honors Duplantier with a distinctively elegant and ferocious signature model worthy of those musical pursuits.

With its smaller size and portability, the all-new EVH® 5150III® 50S 6L6 Head is the perfect amp for players who want Ed Van Halen’s touring tone, arena volume and performance in a compact package. Three channels of road-tested sound work for any playing style—crisp cleans, chunky overdrive, tight distortion and searing leads, while newly added independent dual-concentric controls allow for gain and volume level matching.

Tweaked to meet Eddie’s touring requirements, this 50-watt head delivers a full-spectrum of tone. Channel one powers crystal-clear clean tone; channel two features increased gain for greater sustain and is re-voiced for improved low-mid frequency definition; channel three also has improved range for the “low” control and oozes with increased liquid gain. Channels one and two each have dual concentric gain/volume controls, with shared EQ (low, mid, high). Channel three has its own gain, volume and EQ (low, mid, high) controls. All three channels also have global presence and global resonance controls.

The amp is also loaded with seven JJ ECC83 preamp tubes, a pair of Shuguang 6L6 power tubes, switchable output impedance (4, 8 and 16 ohms) and an adjustable bias control.

Seductively dark in black textured vinyl with a dual black EVH striped steel grille front panel, our 50-watt stealth head also comes with vintage-style “chicken head” black control knobs, red lamp jewel, dual speaker output jacks, four-button footswitch, effects loop, direct out and molded plastic handle.

A high-quality fitted cover is available as an EVH accessory.

Road-tested in arenas around the world, the Wolfgang® Special is a purebred music-making machine, designed with stunning style, giant sound and high-speed playability.

The Wolfgang Special features a basswood body with an arched top and a robust graphite-reinforced bolt-on quartersawn maple neck. The neck is carved and rolled to Eddie Van Halen’s exacting specifications and features a hand-rubbed satin urethane finish on the back. Primed for high performance, energetic riffing and blazing leads, the 12”-16” compound radius ebony fingerboard has 22 jumbo frets and pearloid dot inlays. Truss rod adjustments have also never been easier thanks to a spoke wheel conveniently located at the base of the neck.

A pair of flagship custom-designed EVH® Wolfgang Alnico 2 humbucking pickups are mounted directly to the body, providing dynamic yet articulate voicing, as well as endless sustain for powerful chords and melody lines. A sturdy and dependable EVH-branded Floyd Rose® locking trem and Floyd Rose locking nut work in tandem for precise tuning even with extreme changes in pitch, while the EVH D-Tuna® retunes to drop-D and back with strict accuracy at the flick of a finger. The volume knob with treble bleed circuit has a 500K EVH Bourns® low friction pot for smooth swells and a tone control knob with a 250K Bourns high friction tone pot that prevents accidental tone shifting.

Spotlight-ready, the Wolfgang Special is available in Burgundy Mist Metallic (new), Deep Purple Metallic (new), Ice Blue Metallic (new), Ivory, Satin Primer Gray and Stealth Black finishes with a matching headstock. The Burgundy Mist Metallic and Satin Primer Gray models feature black body binding and black hardware, while the Deep Purple Metallic, Ice Blue Metallic and Ivory models feature cream body binding and chrome hardware. The Stealth Black model features cream body binding and black hardware.

The Wolfgang® WG Standard boasts the same style and massive sound Eddie Van Halen created—at a price the everyday musician can afford.

Offering many of the blazing features as its more expensive brethren, the Wolfgang WG Standard has a basswood body with special “comfort cut” forearm contour for maximum playing ease. Its bolt-on baked maple neck with graphite reinforcement rods hold strong against the ravages of temperature and humidity, while a conveniently located spoke wheel at the base of the neck makes for quick and painless truss rod adjustments. Designed for comfortable playability and speed, the Wolfgang WG Standard also features an oiled finish on the back of the neck and a 12”-16” compound radius baked maple fingerboard with rolled edges, 22 jumbo frets and black dot inlays.

Dual EVH® Wolfgang humbucking pickups mounted directly to the body increase vibration transfer, resulting in sustain for days on end. Two black knurled control knobs have been dialed-in to Van Halen’s exacting specifications—the smooth-feeling 500k pots make it easy to find a unique sound while retaining the crisp high-end sparkle of the Wolfgang pickups. The EVH-branded Floyd Rose® Special bridge and R2 locking nut consistently keep the guitar in tune through the deepest whammy dives and horse whinnies.

Tested live onstage where it counts, the Wolfgang WG Standard is decked out for playing performance and comfort, and available in several head-turning finishes with a black headstock and black or black chrome (Gloss Black only) hardware.

The budget-friendly Striped Series Frankie (pictured above) is billed as a more affordable version of the original Frankenstein guitar wielded by Eddie Van Halen. The basswood Strat-style body bears many of Eddie’s favourite appointments, such as the iconic striped finish, EVH-branded Floyd Rose locking tremolo, Floyd Rose locking nut and EVH D-Tuna.

The guitar also features an HSS pickup configuration like the original, and carries an EVH Wolfgang humbucker in the bridge, a dummy single coil in the neck and a dummy five-way selector switch in the middle. Accompanying the pickups is a graphite-reinforced quartersawn maple neck and a matching 12”-16” compound radius maple fingerboard.

The BMF Tri-Glide Strap’s unique tri-glide adjuster allows users to make on-the-fly adjustments to their strap’s length. The 2.5”-wide strap uses soft leather for player comfort and requires only a short break-in period for the leather to become seasoned.

Dunlop has added six new designs to its collection of designer jacquard straps, featuring vibrant and colourful patterns conceived by Dunlop’s in-house artists. Each strap is pull-tested to 200 pounds, features genuine leather ends and is compatible with Dunlop’s Straplok Retainer System.

Fifty years ago, Jimi Hendrix closed out a historic festival with an epic two-hour set that included his famous psychedelic rendition of the national anthem. These 2.5"-wide straps commemorate that momentous event with high quality jacquard fabric emblazoned with super trippy artwork from award-winning UK-based design crüe ILOVEDUST.

Dunlop’s new System 65 Complete Setup and String Change kits are now available for both guitarists and bassists. The Complete Setup Kit provides all the tools necessary for a quick string change right down to a full set-up, while the String Change Kit includes tools like a Stringwinder and a multi-tool to make changing strings a more streamlined affair.

Add thickness and volume to each note you play with Dunlop's Flow Standard Grip picks. These picks add rich, powerful overtones to your playing thanks to their premium Ultex material. Besides improving your tone, Flow Standard picks also feature uniform beveled edges and a low-profile grip for great control whether you are playing fast and furious or strumming quietly.

Gator Grip Picks feature a matte surface for a tight, nonslip grip and a molded, beveled edge for a fast attack and a soft release. The Gator Grip Jazz III Pick combines all of those qualities with the speed and precision of the Jazz III shape for a smoother playing experience and a more articulate tone.