UK band trying to raise money for the Haiti Earthquake Appeal
Try to raise more than Simon Cowell eh? Good on you lads, i’ve just been sent your facebook link by a friend and your music is great. I’m sure some of our readers would like to check it out (SEE BELOW).
The Song For Haiti is being recorded on 5th March 2010 and 100% of the profits are going to go to the Haiti Earthquake Appeal. You can find more information on Brooke, and their Song For Haiti [HERE]
We are proud to announce the introduction of Orange Guitar and Bass amplifiers into our Sheffield Store. Availabile for purchase in store or via our web site, we have an excellent current and expanding range available to our customers.
Long the arguable masters of that “Warm British Tube Crunch” the Orange range of amplification is designed with retro looks but capable of a huge range of tones which work great for classic rock and current indie styles alike. We always try and carry the Tiny, Tiny Combo and Dual Terror amplifiers in stock, along with the mainstay AD Tube Series amplifiers. The Orange Crush amplifiers are always in stock across a range of models, and the new and updated Rockerverb and Thunder amplifiers will be stocked as soon as they become available.
Orange amplifiers have been a favourite of mine for some time, having played an AD30HTC in a shop years ago – nothing has quite ”done it” for me since. The Orange 30 Watt Head through their matching 4 x 12 cabinet along with a Tokai Japan Les Paul really is something to behold!!!
If you want to check out the Orange amplifiers and maybe compare and contrast to some of our other amplifier brands to see which tones/amps/models work best for you – then just give us a call on 0114 283 99 38 for a personal shopping appointment in our Sheffield Store. Alternatively, if you are a mail order customer, then check out our range of Orange Amplifiers on our web site here: Rich Tone Music – Orange Amplifiers.
The latest range of amplifiers are starting to ship from Blackstar and we are pleased to announce that the Blackstar HT Club 40 and the Blackstar HT Studio 20 Head have just arrived in to stock and ready to ship to our customers. We have very limited availability of the new HT range, and it appears that Blackstar are short shipping on orders in order to spread the stock around as much as possible.
So if you are after the latest Blackstar amplifier and based in or around the Sheffied area – feel free to give us a call to arrange a good time to come and grab one while it’s here (the stock availability tends to be a bit hit and miss for the first month or two until it settles down). The remaining Blackstar range has an ETA of later this month and into the start of month – keep your eyes peeled on our blog and web site. As soon as the new Blackstar amplifiers land in store – we’ll blog so you get the info first!
If you haven’t done so already – make sure you check out the Blackstar Youtube channel as they are releasing video demos of the new amplifiers. WICKED!
The long awaited and hard to get hold of Tokai LS150 guitars have just arrived in store at Rich Tone Music!
You can view all the latest LS150 guitars in our store [HERE].
Featuring excellent build quality, fantastic specifications and gorgeous flame tops, the LS150 is revered as being one of the best value for money Les Paul style guitars your money can buy.
We have bought as many LS150 as we physically can, they always sell out fast, and with a waiting time of over 2 years for these guitars, the LS150 also holds the title of being one of the hardest current production guitars to get hold of in the UK!
The Tokai LS150 Electric Guitar, made in Japan to very high standards is perhaps one of the most highly sought after guitars in the current Tokai catalogue.
This particular model encompasses everything one would expect from the Tokai LS150 – outstanding looks, quality fit and finish and tone to die for. The guitar features a gorgeous flamed maple cap on top of a one piece Mahogany back providing classic Les Paul resonance and tone which we all know and love. The Gotoh pick ups provide a nice range of tones with thick creamy tones found in the neck position and plenty of bite in the bridge position.
Outstanding for all kinds of rock and blues music, if you Love Rock, you’ll love this!
Specifications – Tokai LS150
Made in Japan
Flame AAA Maple Cap – 2 Piece
One Piece Deep Jointed Mahogany Fixed Neck
Mahogany one piece set neck – Deep joint.
Rosewood fingerboard
Gotoh Custom PAF
3 way toggle switch
2 Volume, 2 Tone Switch
Switchcraft Jack
CTS Pots
Sprague Orange Drop’s
Western Electric Wires
Gotoh Vintage Style Bridge
Aluminium Tailpiece
100% Polish and Nitro Cellulose Finish
NO hard case is included
Blackstar have just announced the pricing and shipping ETA for their new Blackstar HT Venue range of amplifiers.
What looks set to be some of the best sounding and value for money amplification for the PERFORMING musician, the venue range will cater for a wide range of music styles and venue sizes.
To say we’re excited is something of an understatement!
PRE-ORDER your Blackstar HT Venue Amplifier now from Rich Tone Music – 0114 283 9938
When Blackstar release a new product range it is normally a bit of a bun-fight to get stock from the initial deliveries into the UK. Based on our experience, for those desparately wanting one of the following models, we would strongly suggest getting your name on one sooner, rather than later…
We have the following items on order:
Blackstar HTSTUDIO 20 20W valve 1×12 combo £449.00 – Due Early Feb Blackstar HT STUDIO 20H 20W valve head £379.00 – Due Early Feb Blackstar HT CLUB 40 40W valve 1×12 combo £549.00 – Due Early Feb Blackstar HT SOLOIST 60 60W valve 1×12 combo £649.00 – Due March Blackstar HT STAGE 60 60W valve 2×12 combo £699.00 – Due March Blackstar HT STAGE 100 100W valve head £599.00 – Due March Blackstar HTV-112 1×12 Celestion loaded cabinet £159.00 – Due March Blackstar HTV-212 2×12 Celestion loaded cabinet £249.00 – Due March Blackstar HTV-412A 4×12 angled Celestion loaded cabinet £349.00 – Due March Blackstar HTV-412B 4×12 straight Celestion loaded cabinet £349.00 – Due March
Here’s the teaser video from Blackstar. As soon as we get any more information, we will update this blog so you can track it.
NEW BLACKSTAR VIDEO’S RELEASED!!!!
Here’s more from the new Blackstar HT Venue Range…..
The new Fender American Special Telecaster in Olympic White has just arrived in our store!
Featuring a slightly stripped down appearance than the American Standard, but with all the cool features you’d require from an American performance guitar such as, 9.5 Inch Radius Neck with Jumbo frets for a more modern feel compared to the medium jumbos on the Standards. Jumbo frets is an option often requested on custom shop models, so it’s nice to see this included as standard on the American Specials. Pick ups are excellent Texas Special Telecaster units which have more output and bite than that included with the older American Standard Telecaster.
Here’s the specs for the guitar along with some photos of the American Telecaster Special in Olympic White.
Master Volume,
Master Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit, (Rolls Off Highs without Adding Bass)
Pickup Switching:
3-Position Blade:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickup
Position 3. Neck Pickup
Bridge:
Original Vintage Tele Bridge with 3 Brass Saddles
Machine Heads:
Fender® Standard Cast/Sealed Tuning Machines
Hardware:
Chrome
Pickguard:
3-Ply Black/White/Black
Scale Length:
25.5? (648 mm)
Width at Nut:
1.6875? (43 mm)
Unique Features:
Greasebucket™ Tone Circuit,
3 Texas Special™ Pickups,
Large ?70s Style Decal,
Black Pickup Covers and Plastic Parts,
Brass Bridge Saddles,
Black Dot Position Inlays,
?Barrel? Switch Tip
Fender have just announced the new release of the “Fender American Special Range”.
Stripped down, but still packing everything you need, these new American made instruments deliver professional performance at a reduced price to deliver some serious bang for your buck. With Jumbo frets and Texas Special pick ups, the guitars have more balls than the current American Standard Strats and Telecasters. With the more modern feeling neck and 70’s based styling, the American Specials are sure to have a wide appeal.
We have just received the first delivery of the American Special Telecaster which is on sale [HERE]. Keep your eyes peeled on our blog for reviews, video and the latest arrivals. This is HOT OFF THE PRESS so to speak and very new! We have EVERY model arriving soon. As soon as the latest stock arrives, we will let you know so you can beat the rush and get the first American Special Stratocaster and Telecaster’s to hit UK shores.
Here’s the latest from Fender…
The latest incarnations of Fender’s famous Telecaster and Stratocaster models comprise the new American Special series-built “by the people and for people” as value-conscious “guitars for the times.” They are designed specifically to bring the full Fender experience of a terrific-sounding, smooth-playing, rock-solid-built U.S.-made Fender guitar to the workingman without emptying his bank account.
The three instruments in the new series—the American Special Telecaster, American Special Stratocaster and American Special Stratocaster HSS—are highly affordable Fender electric guitars that are within the reach of an entire spectrum of players. As such, they share many features with their cousins in the acclaimed Highway One™ and American Standard series.
All three American Special guitars feature alder bodies with gloss urethane finishes, 9.5″-radius maple necks with jumbo frets, and Texas Special™ pickups (the Stratocaster HSS has an Atomic™ humbucking bridge pickup).
The American Special Telecaster has a vintage-style string-through-body Telecaster bridge with three brass saddles, a black pickguard, and is available in Olympic White and Three-color Sunburst. American Special Stratocaster has a vintage-style synchronized tremolo and white pickguard, and is available in Candy Apple Red and Two-color Sunburst. The American Special Stratocaster HSS has a rosewood fingerboard, black pickguard and vintage-style synchronized tremolo, and is available in Black and Three-color Sunburst.
We have up to 100 listings with excellent savings on top quality products. This sale is live with up to date stock information, so once the item sells – that’s it.
The sale will be running throughout the month, but with limited availability and stock sold on first come, first served basis it’s worth having a look through the list to see if there’s anything for you!
The highest quality Japanese Tokai guitars don’t get made in large numbers, and we have been lucky enough to take the only ones to arrive into the UK in the last year.
The LS370 is essentially the pinnacle of the Tokai Japan range of guitars, featuring Honduran Mahogany, Jacaranda fingerboards and top grade maple caps. Equipped with Seymour Duncan Seth Lovers, a deep set neck joint, and attention to detail to die for – these guitars really compare to the best Gibson USA can produce.
Specifications – Tokai LS370 Made in Japan
AAAA Flamed Maple Two Pieces Top
Honduras Mahogany One Piece Back
Honduras Mahogany One Piece Neck
Set Neck – Deep Joint (”Long Tenon”)
Headstock Angle 18 Degrees
Jacaranda Fingerboard
Fingerboard Radius 300R
Fret Edge BInding
22 Frets
Scale Length 625/312.5 mm
Bridge – HLS-VB (Brass Saddles)
HLS-VT Aluminium Tailpiece
Gotoh SD90-SL Tuners
Bone Nut 43mm
Dish (Amber Cell) Inlay
Seymour Duncan SH55 – Seth Lover
Controls – 2 Tone, 2 Volume, 3 Way Toggle
Posts – CTS (Long Shaft)
Switchcraft Switch
Bumblebee Condenser
Switchcraft Jack
Lacquer (Nitro Cellulose) Finish
Tokai Japan Hard Shell Case Included
The LS 250 is in the mid-high range of Tokai Japan guitars, featuring solid mahogany body, good quality flame caps, but with traditional Gotoh MK2 pick ups to bring high end specs down to a more manageable price point.
Specifications Tokai LS250
Made in Japan
Flamed Maple Two Pieces Top
Mahogany One Piece Back
Mahogany One Piece Neck
Set Neck – Deep Joint (”Long Tenon”)
Headstock Angle 18 Degrees
Rosewood Fingerboard
Fingerboard Radius 300R
22 Frets
Scale Length 625/312.5 mm
Bridge – HLS-VB (Brass Saddles)
HLS-VT Aluminium Tailpiece
Gotoh SD90-SL Tuners
Bone Nut 43mm
Dish (Amber Cell) Inlay
PAF Vintage MK2 Pick Ups
Controls – 2 Tone, 2 Volume, 3 Way Toggle
Posts – CTS
Switchcraft Switch
Sprague Black beauty Condenser
Switchcraft Jack
Lacquer (Nitro Cellulose) Finish
Tokai Japan Hard Shell Case Included
Here are some pics of the guitars. Full details can be found on the product pages over on our main site.
