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98 I MUSIC INC. I MARCH/APRIL 2012
PIMPED-OUT AX ARSENAL GUITARS
1 ROLAND VG STRATOCASTER
G-5 This team effort between
Roland and Fender nails the
ideal combination of price and
features. Driven by a GK-3 Divided
pickup, the on-board COSM
engine delivers 20 sounds, including
a Strat, Tele, 12-string, acoustic
tunings, and a reverb effect is available
for acoustic guitar models. Street
price: $1,300. {rolandus.com}
2 PEAVEY AT-200 Peavey’s AT-200
brings Auto-Tune to the guitar masses.
In a partnership with Antares,
Peavey developed the AT-200 complete
with Antares’ DSP technology.
There are no gears. Just strum
the strings, hit a button and
the on-board software system
instantly delivers perfect tuning.
What’s cool is the speed and
tunings, such as drop D,
D-A-D-G-A-D or baritone.
With a street price of $499,
the AT-200 will get players
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