About the Ibanez RG2228 8 String Electric Guitar:

These are the machines of the gods, with drop dead good looks, sonic lethality and the devastating power and control of a precision double-locking trem. RG Prestige guitars feature flawless Japanese craftsmanship, the finest materials and each is axe perfectly matched with just the right choice of DiMarzio, Duncan, EMG, or IBZ pickups.

Entry Deadline: March 31, 2010
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The winner of this giveaway will walk away with $7,688 in recording gear, including a Dangerous Music 2-BUS LT analog summing mixer, a Dangerous Music Monitor ST, and a set of Focal Twin6 Be studio monitors.

Entry Deadline: March 31, 2010
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Bass guitar web site No Treble is giving away an Ansir Bravura bass guitar.

Here’s what I do know about the Bravura:

• Curly Maple body with a Blood Wood overlay
• 34 scale neck
• Padouck neck wood with Ebony Fret board
• Black Hip Shot Hardware
• Dual Humbucker pick up
• Ansir “Low End” tone system
• Custom fit flight case

Entry Deadline: March 31, 2010
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Gentlemen: I wanted to save this one for myself. I had no plans to share this giveaway with you, as I had visions of this piece of art proudly hanging in my man cave, alongside an animal head and my high school trophies. Unfortunately, someone on my Facebook page decided to post a link. Now that it’s out in public, I might as well share it with you, too.

That said, up for grabs today is a Schecter electric guitar with custom Girls Gone Wild graphics, valued at $1,299.

Entry Deadline: March 30, 2010
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Here’s what’s up for grabs:

1st prize

• 3 sets of Curt Mangan 10 – 46 Electric Guitar strings
• 3 Sets of Curt Mangan 11 – 52 Acoustic Guitar strings
• 1 Ibanez T-shirt
• Tommy Emmanuel – The Mystery CD

2nd prize

• 2 sets of Curt Mangan 10 – 46 Electric Guitar strings
• 2 Sets of Curt Mangan 11 – 52 Acoustic Guitar strings
• 1 Ibanez T-shirt
• Tommy Emmanuel – The Mystery CD

Good luck!

Entry Deadline: March 31, 2010
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If you’re a flute player, this is a good one! WWBW is giving away a Sonaré Silhouette Series flute worth $1,740. Some info on this Sonaré Silhouette Series flute:

The Sonaré Silhouette Series flutes are based upon the popular 505 series. The unique black and silver appearance of these flutes is stunning and also a first in the flute world. The Silhouettes incorporate all of the sound expected from a Sonaré. The black nickel plated finish proves to increase the projection while the Sterling silver headjoint underneath prevents the sound from getting bright or shrill. They feature sterling silver, Powell Signature headjoints, handmade in Boston, which are then black nickel plated. The silver-plated keys feature French pointed arms. The body is made by Powell in Boston and is also black nickel plated.

• Sterling Silver Powell Signature headjoint with Black Nickel Plating
• Black Nickel plated body and foot joint
• Silver Plated French Style Keys
• French Pointed Arms
• Case / Cleaning Materials.

Entry Deadline: March 31, 2010
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In case you’re not up on the DeLonge Epiphone, here’s the skinny:

The signature Epiphone axe of blink-182’s Tom DeLonge, it’s the perfect weapon to carry into the battlefields of pop punk.

This semi-acoustic monster features a maple/birch body, mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, and a Gibson Dirty Fingers humbucker. This Gibson pickup is an extreme-output unit designed for more of everything with much more clarity and volume than a traditional humbucker and an aggressive, wide response. The Gibson Dirty Fingers pickup comes with a 4-conductor lead and is wax-potted to eliminate unwanted microphonic feedback.

Entry Deadline: March 31, 2010
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Not feeling lucky? Buy the Epiphone Tom DeLonge ES-335 at Guitar Center

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The 5 string cello banjo, originally used in turn of the century banjo orchestras, has been redefined in this Gold Tone model. Great for classical style, but also may be tuned 1 octave lower in a variety of tunings and played by any banjoist for unique voicings, lead, lines and accompaniments. The 14” body is very loud and the brass tone ring extends its punchy tone. The shortened scale makes fingering easy. It uses nylon high tension classical strings. Includes deluxe archtop hard shell case.

Entry Deadline: March 21, 2010
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Making Music Magazine is giving away a Roland HD-1 V-Drums Lite Electronic Drum Kit. This kit may be “lite” but it has everything you need to bust out a beat without ticking off your neighbors or big sister.

Some info about the Roland HD-1 V-Drums Lite Electronic Drum Kit:

Roland’s V-Drums are the most popular electronic drums in the world, but not everyone has the room or budget for a full V-Drums kit. Introducing the Roland HD-1. It’s forged from the same technology as its predecessors, but it’s much simpler to use. It’s also incredibly quiet, thanks to the newly re-designed kick pedal, cushioned tom pads, and mesh snare head. The HD-1 electronic drum set is also conveniently compact and stylish-perfect for every home, school, studio, etc.-and it’s priced for drummers on a tight budget. Most of the Roland HD-1’s components are mounted on one stand for easy setup, transport, and a clean look. Just take it out of the box and play.

Entry Deadline: April 31, 2010
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Up for grabs is an Orange Tiny Terror all tube amp head worth $699. Some info about this piece of machinery:

All valve, 15 watt portable guitar head. Featuring a unique two stage pre-amp which has a massive tonal range using just three controls. When driven, this little amp has almost as much gain as most four stage lead channels! The Tiny Terror puts a lot of high-priced, boutique amps to shame with its clean crunch to full on overdrive sounds. At mid gain settings this valve head has masses of vintage British character; the Tiny Terror has been built to the same rugged specification as the bigger Orange amps and its portability makes it perfect for gigging around town or rehearsing. The Tiny Terror switches from 15 to 7 watts for studio use and recording. This professional little amplifier is a record producer’s dream and comes complete with a padded travel gig bag.

• Class A Operation
• 2-EL84 2-ECC83
• 7 lbs
• 15/7 Watt Operation
• Two Stage Preamp
• Rugged Metal Chassis

Entry Deadline: March 18, 2010
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If you’ve never heard of B.Y.O.C, it’s a pretty cool idea! Here’s some info from their website:

BYOC certainly wasn’t the first company to start selling DIY electronics kits for musicians. Or even DIY FX kits specifically for guitarists. But BYOC was the first company to begin selling DIY electronics kits for guitarists that were based on the circuits that guitar players actually wanted. In 2004, BYOC began as a “kitchen table” business with only 3 kits: the Fuzz Face, Tonebender, and Rangemaster, and they came with point to point eyelet boards. Today BYOC leads the way in DIY FX kits for guitarists. With distribution in Canada, Europe, Australia, Great Britain, and Asia, and over 25 thousand kits sold worldwide, BYOC is the gold stand for DIY FX. And our goal has not changed – to bring guitar players a product that is more than just some DIY effects project that merely “works”, but a complete stompbox that will rival or surpass any of the big name boutique pedals on the market today.

Entry Deadline: March 11, 2010
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There are a handful of prize packages, so let’s get to them. Winners will receive one of the following:

• M-Audio Studiophile AV40 Desktop Speaker System & a copy of STS9’s new Ad Explorata album
• M-Audio Fast Track Recording Interface & a copy of Ad Explorata
• M-Audio Oxygen 25-Key USB MIDI Controller & a copy of Ad Explorata
• $100 Gift Certificate for STS9Store.com & a copy of Ad Explorata
• 3 Runners-up will each receive a copy of Ad Explorata

Entry Deadline: March 8, 2010
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Geoff Moore, a pickup winding guru and the founder of Fervor Pickups has been generous enough to donate a set of his handwound Classic Strat® pickups. True to the name, these pickups will give you that classic Stratocaster® tone. Geoff describes them as “low/medium-output single-coils with a strong but polished, velvety-smooth tone.”

If you’re into pickup specs, here’s the lowdown:

• Sand-cast Alnico rod magnets (similar to those found in ‘50s-vintage pickups)
• Highest-quality copper coil wire
• Carefully cut black vulcanized fiberboard
• Nickel-plated eyelets
• Standard output: neck – 5.8K, middle – 5.6K, bridge – 6.4K

A set of three Fervor Classic Strat pickups sells for $225, so even of you’re rocking a Squier® you can drop these in and get some Custom Shop-quality tone! This giveaway is open to residents of the United States and Canada who are at least 13 years old. I’ll accept entries through 11:59:59 PM Pacific Time on March 31, 2010. Good luck everyone!

Get Two Bonus Entries!
After you sign up for this giveaway, I’m going to give you two extra chances to win this set of pickups from Fervor. You get one extra entry for becoming a fan of my Musical Instruments Giveaways Facebook Page, and one for becoming a fan of the Fervor Pickups Facebook Page.

More Info From Fervor:
Discover just how good your guitar can sound
It’s no surprise that most new guitars and replacement pickups sound generic. Mass-produced pickups have a mass-produced tone. To improve their margins, larger manufacturers also tend to skimp on materials. Garbage input, garbage output.

Only hand-wound craftsmanship can produce the tonal complexities of a proper pickup. It’s like the difference between chocolate flavoring and pure chocolate. Played clean, you immediately hear the difference. Add pedals or switch amps, and you have even more tonal possibilities.

Hand-wounds deliver what every guitarist is looking for: a unique voice. As a hand-crafted product, every Fervor pickup is one-of-a-kind, for a voice that’s entirely your own.

Good is in the details
High-quality products depend on high-quality ingredients. We rely on the best suppliers for the best materials. For instance, thicker-gauge copper wire, and lead wire covered in durable cloth—not plastic. Vulcanized rubber bobbins. Magnets that are made in the U.S. Alnico pole pieces for Strats, for that low-volume Strat-y sound.

Consistently good
Although we produce by hand, our manufacturing standards ensure that you get the sound and the quality you expect. Every Fervor pickup is meticulously constructed by one person who is focused on quality, not quantity. We take the time to do it right.

Our distinctive winding patterns produce better tone. We constantly check for tightness and evenness of pattern, making scatter winds where appropriate. Each pickup is carefully inspected (pole piece heights, coils, soldering) and tested to make sure it matches the output we’re seeking.

Lifetime guarantee
Because we believe so strongly in our pickups, we have the best guarantee policy in the industry. We’re sure we can satisfy your demand for great sound.

It’s All About The Tone!
If you’ve read all this, you may be saying “fine…but how do they sound?” Check out this video featuring Andrew Autin —lead guitarist for MoJEAUX, one of New Orleans’ hottest live bands— who exclusively uses Fervor pickups in his custom Hembry guitars.

Just For Strats?
If you’re thinking about upgrading the pickups in your axe, Fervor offers more that just the Classic Strat pickups. Geoff also builds three other Stratocaster pickups models, Telecaster® and Broadcaster replacement pickups, and multiple humbucker and P-90 models. Here are some Fervor Pickups photos, but also check out the product section of their website for specs and more info.

Some info about the Line 6 Spider IV 75:

• 75 watts (mono)
• 1×12″ Celestion Custom speaker
• 500+ presets: 300+ hand-crafted presets from 50 world-famous bands and guitarists, almost 200 dialed in presets inspired by the best guitar songs of all time, up to 64 user-created presets
• Artist-created presets hand-crafted by Johnny Marr, Slipknot, Pete Anderson, 311, Meshuggah, Lacuna Coil, As I Lay Dying, Steve Stevens, The Donnas, Minus the Bear, and 40 more guitarists and bands
• Line 6 FBV MkII foot controllers (not included) feature a foot pedal for wah, volume and pitch-shift control; tap tempo; chromatic tuner display; channel switching; USB connectivity for receiving amplifier updates and upgrades; more

Entry Deadline: March 8, 2010
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To tie into that great article, they’re giving away a bunch of signature Pantera gear. The winner of this giveaway will receive:

• An Affliction Pantera signature series T-shirt
• A Dean Dimebag Dimebonics ML electric guitar with case
• A Dunlop MXR DD11 Dime distortion pedal
• A Dunlop DB01 Dimebag Signature wah pedal
• A Seymour Duncan Dimebucker pickup
• A DDrum Vinnie Paul Signature Dragon snare

Entry Deadline: March 6, 2010
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They are giving away an Eastwood Airline Twin Tone, a reissue of the infamous Supro Dual Tone. This is a killer guitar that retails for $2,500. Oh…did I mention that it’s signed by David Bowie? Yes…Ziggy Stardust himself has put his John Hancock on this axe!

Entry Deadline: February 28, 2010
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In the meantime, thank you Modern Drummer for running a sweet giveaway each month. This month’s contest? A ton of gear from Tycoon Percussion.

What’s up for grabs? Check it:

• First Prize: A complete set of the all-new Concerto Series Blue Spectrum congas and matching bongos with stands
• Second Prize: 29 Series Acrylic Cajon with bag
• Third Prize: 14″ Traditional Series African Djembe
• Fourth Prize: Martin Verdonk Signature Series hand-held percussion products: Tri-Egg Shaker, Easy-Shake, High Pitch Swing-Shake, Low Pitch Swing-Shake, Cabasa Shaker, and Las Vegas Tambourines in silver and gold

Entry Deadline: March 31, 2010
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Flat Stanley is a flat cardboard or paper cutout person that you send off to friends or relatives in far away places who take photos of Stan at famous or interesting locations. I’ve taken my Flat Stanley snowboarding, he’s ridden on the San Fransisco cable cars, and he’s stood on the stage at Red Rocks.

What does this have to do with anything music related? Boutique guitar effects builder CheeseBlocks is running a very fun giveaway right now, with a Flat Stanley-related twist. If you go to their website, you can download an image of Flat Cheesy. Your goal? Get his photo taken in the most creative/famous place you can find, or with the most unique/famous person you can find… or both!

The person with the coolest photo will win a CheeseBlocks prize pack including a Small Wonder booster, a Small Wonder mini button, and a CheeseBlocks Logo Sticker, plus a $50 credit towards any pedal or mod purchase. First-runner up gets a CheeseBlocks logo t-shirt and logo sticker and the second runner up get a logo sticker.

By the way, I’ve heard some great things about CheeseBlocks effects. They have a lot of buzz going right now (you can check out their reviews at Harmony Central), so even if you don’t think you’ll be hanging with the Dalai Lama or visiting the Taj Mahal in the next three weeks, check out their website and see what they have to offer.

Entry Deadline: March 15, 2010
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What is this pedal all about, you may ask? Here’s the lowdown:

Named for it’s brassy sound when played staccato at low gain, the Trumpet Fuzz is a harsh nasty octave up fuzz in classic form. The Attack control alters the gain and sustain. Max out the attack and get a great sustaining octavia type sound with an octave up that comes through even on the bridge pickup (best results achieved with the neck pickup of course). Turn the Attack control down for a broken guitar sound or play it staccato high up on the neck for some trumpet like tones.

I would be remiss is I didn’t mention that this pedal giveaway is courtesy of the good people at Fat Tone Guitars. If you’re not lucky enough to win this pedal, you can also buy one from them for $82.99.

Entry Deadline: March 3, 2010
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This is a killer overdrive pedal that sells for $130, so I suggest you get over to Effects Bay and register for this bad boy! Here’s some more info on the pedal from the Cheese Blocks website:

The original sCream Cheese had people selling their old Screamers and making the switch. We’d like to welcome the new, improved, sCream Cheese 2.0 to the lineup! The upgrades include:

• TWO stacked JRC4558D chips for greater clarity
• Improved layout with jacks and switches on the back
• Mini fluted knobs
• GREAT enclosures from our buddy Mike at pedalenclosures.com. These things are built like a tank! Very heavy duty.

This pedal uses only the highest quality components, and is 100% true bypass. No tone sucking here! Features our signature bright green indicator LED. Hand wired here in our shop. Powered by either a 9V battery or 9V (-) tip adapter (not included.)

Entry Deadline: January 31, 2010
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