T-Rex Launches 2 NEW Tonebug Pedals: Phaser and Chorus/Flanger
August 13 th, 2010 – T-Rex Engineering, the Danish guitar effects pedal manufacturer, introduces the fourth and fifth members of its incredibly popular Tonebug family of pedals: the Tonebug Phaser and the Tonebug Chorus/Flanger . The two pedals join their existing Tonebug Overdrive, Reverb and Distortion siblings.
Tonebug Phaser
The Tonebug Phaser gives you everything you need for a gorgeous phased sound using a MODE switch, and two simple controls: RATE and DEPTH. Choose Modern Mode for a crisp, thick-sounding phase, and Vintage Mode for that classic analog vibe. Dial in great sounding tones from a deep, slow rotation to a light, watery shimmer.
Tonebug Chorus/Flanger
The Tonebug Chorus/Flanger pedal offers a richly textured chorus sound that will add a whole new dimension to your playing – all via two perfectly simple controls: RATE and DEPTH. The complex, multi-layered shimmer has become a must-have component of any electric or acoustic guitarist’s sonic arsenal.
In addition to the chorus effect, this pedal also includes a great sounding flanger mode, for that weird “whooshing” jet-plane sound… an extra twist that your audiences won’t forget.
The T-Rex Tonebug series
The Tonebug Series is a growing line of T-Rex pedals built under a common philosophy: offer classic T-Rex tone found in our high-end pedals with intuitive, uncomplicated controls - all at a price that any guitarist can afford.
T-Rex is scheduled to begin shipping the Tonebug Phaser and Chorus/Flanger in September 2010.
MSRP of both pedals: $199.
T-Rex pedals are distributed in the USA by Musiquip Inc.
For additional information or product images, please contact:
Musiquip Inc.
Erik Lind
Product Manager
Tel: 866-832-8679 ext. 2212
Email: erik.lind@musiquip.com
Tanglewood brings entry-level Guitar Packs to North America
MONTREAL, QC, August 13, 2010 - Tanglewood Guitar Company UK, the United Kingdom’s best-selling acoustic guitar brand*, is bringing two of its successful entry-level Guitar Packs to the North American market.
Though the company offers a slate of guitar packs in its native United Kingdom, these two products will be the first Tanglewood guitar packs offered in the USA and Canada.
The TW8-WC is a laminate dreadnought guitar in a Natural Gloss finish with select Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides, and includes an attractive hard shell case in vintage tan color.
The TW8-ST-PACK is a solid-top dreadnought guitar in Natural Satin finish with Solid Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides. The guitar comes in an eye-catching graphic box, and includes a gig bag, strap, picks, and eMedia educational CD-ROM (in four languages).
Both guitars feature a Mahohany neck, Rosewood fingerboard and bridge, ABS binding and compensated saddle, die-cast chrome machine heads, and a full 25 ½” scale length.
“Guitar packs represent an important market segment for Tanglewood in the UK,” says Erik Lind, Product Manager for Tanglewood at its U.S. distributor Musiquip. “Bringing these packs to North America ensures that new guitarists on this continent can be equipped right from day one with an instrument that offers exceptional Tanglewood value. And while they’re perfect for any beginner, they can also be a great choice for an accomplished player simply looking for an affordable instrument that is still unmistakably a Tanglewood.”
Both guitar packs will begin shipping to North American dealers in September of 2010. Suggested Retail price of each pack is $279.00.
Tanglewood Guitars are distributed in the USA by Musiquip Inc.
For additional information or product images, please contact:
Musiquip Inc.
Erik Lind
Product Manager
Tel: 866-832-8679 ext. 2212
Email: erik.lind@musiquip.com
T-Rex Engineering Introduces Mudhoney II and Octavius Pedals
Vejle, Denmark (June 21, 2010) - T-Rex Effects has added to their distortion/overdrive and modulation pedal lineups with the new Mudhoney II and the Octavius pedals.
Two Mudhoneys in One
T-Rex Effects has added a second distortion channel to its original Mudhoney to create the MUDHONEY II. Each channel has 4 controls (Gain, Level, Tone, and Boost), and features the same Boost function from the original pedal. With the Mudhoney II’s impressive amount of range, players can easily switch between a clean tone by bypassing both channels, a nice edgy overdrive from one Mudhoney channel, and a thick warm distortion from the other channel.
Mudhoney II detailed specs:
- Input Impedance@1KHz: higher than 1M ohm
- Output Impedance@1KHZ: lower than 1K ohm
- Power supply: 9V DC (Power tool 9)
- Minimum Power supply Voltage: 8V DC
- Maximum Power supply Voltage: 12,5V DC
- Current Draw @ 9V DC: 20 mA
- Maximum Input signal Vp/p: 1,5Vp/p
- Battery Type: 9V battery 6F22
- Battery Life: 6 to 9 Hour
- External connectors: Input Jack, Output Jack, 9V DC Jack
- Controls: 2 x Gain, 2 x Level, 2 x Tone, 2 x Boost, On/Off
- Size Box: 100 x 120 x 55mm
- Weight (excl. battery): 497 grams packed in box
- MSRP: $369
Triple Your Impact
The OCTAVIUS provides an octave-down and octave-up effect, which can be adjusted with the Lo Oct, High Oct, Master Mix, and Boost knobs. The tri-tone generator pedal also features an On/Off footswitch and a Boost footswitch. 
Octavius detailed specs:
- Input Impedance@1KHz: higher than 1M ohm
- Output Impedance@1KHZ: lower than 1K ohm
- Power supply: 12V DC, 800 mA external power supply; runs on 100/115/230V AC/50–60Hz, dependent on country
- Minimum Power supply Voltage: 8,5V DC
- Maximum Power supply Voltage: 12,5V DC
- Current Draw @ 9V DC: 155 mA
- Maximum Input signal Vp/p: 2,7 Vp/p
- External connectors: Input Jack, Output Jack, 9-12V DC Jack
- Controls: Lo Oct, High Oct, Master Mix, Boost
- Size Box: 100 x 120 x 55mm + switches and knobs
- Weight (excl. battery): 660 grams packed in box
- MSRP: $369
Visit www.t-rex-effects.com for more on T-Rex. T-Rex pedals are distributed in the USA by Musiquip Inc.
For additional information or product images, please contact:
Musiquip Inc.
Erik Lind
Product Manager
Tel: 866-832-8679 ext. 2212
Email: erik.lind@musiquip.com
Hiscox Cases Appoints Musiquip as USA Distributor
June 7, 2010 – Musiquip Inc, a rapidly-growing distribution and marketing company serving the American MI market, is thrilled to have been appointed the new exclusive U.S. distributor for Hiscox Cases.
Established in 1985, Hiscox Cases Ltd. is the brainchild of Brynn Hiscox. A professional guitar maker, Brynn's customers demanded cases that offered unsurpassed protection but weighed less than other high-end cases available. He drew on an engineering background to design a lightweight case that stood up to his own – and his customers’ – most exacting requirements.
Hiscox Cases, which are today sold in over 20 countries worldwide, are constructed of a leather textured high impact ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadeine Styrene) hard plastic outer shell, bonded directly to an inner molding made from a unique blend of high tech cellular foam. This semi-rigid inner molding is soft enough to cushion the most delicate of instruments, yet firm enough to provide an overall structural rigidity unmatched by any other case in the Hiscox’s price range.
The brand offers cases for a wide variety of instruments, including numerous acoustic and electric guitar models, as well as alto and tenor saxophone, tenor horn, baritone, euphonium, violin, viola, and cello.
“Musicians face a unique set of challenges when it comes to travelling. Durable, lightweight, dependable protection for your instrument is essential. Hiscox cases are recognized worldwide for providing the perfect solution for almost any instrument.” says John Kelley, Musiquip’s General Manager. “Hiscox is an excellent fit for the Musiquip family along side our other premium brands, and we’re very much looking forward to developing this line in the United States.”
Visit Hiscox Cases online at: www.hiscoxcases.com
For additional information or product images, please contact:
Musiquip Inc.
Erik Lind
Product Manager
Tel: 866-832-8679 ext. 2212
Email: erik.lind@musiquip.com
T-Rex Engineering Upgrades Room-Mate Tube Reverb Pedal
May 7th, 2010 – T-Rex Engineering, the Danish guitar effects pedal manufacturer, presents the next generation of their successful Room-Mate Reverb Pedal. The “new & improved” Room-Mate offers the same rich, tubey warmth as the first Room-Mate, but features enhancements based largely on user feedback.
Four Distinct Reverb Types 
The new Room-Mate offers the same phenomenal-sounding Room, Hall and LFO modes that its long-time fans have come to know. However, T-Rex has added a completely revamped Spring mode. When the decay is set low in Spring mode, Room-Mate emulates a short-spring reverb. Turn the decay up, and you get a killer long-spring reverb that you just won’t hear anywhere else.
Other upgrades
T-Rex has added a decay knob, which allows the user to adjust the length of the reverb trail in all four modes. A new hi-cut knob cuts the high notes on the tail of the reverb, giving the tail a smooth sound for a great vintage vibe. Finally, a gain knob makes it possible to use the Room-Mate in an effects loop without overloading the pedal’s input stage.
T-Rex is scheduled to begin shipping the Room-Mate in June 2010.
MSRP $499.
T-Rex pedals are distributed in the USA by Musiquip Inc.
For more information or product images, please contact:
Musiquip Inc.
Erik Lind
Product Manager
Tel: 866-832-8679 ext. 2212
Email: erik.lind@musiquip.com
AER Introduces Alpha Plus to North America
February 25 th, 2010 – Audio Electric Research, better known as AER and widely recognized as the industry’s premier acoustic amplifier manufacturer, has recently begun shipping the Alpha Plus in North America. 
Based on the Alpha (the smallest and simplest acoustic amp in the AER range), the Alpha Plus incorporates a bigger cabinet and increases the power output from 40W to 50W, providing greater volume and extended headroom. All the while, the Alpha Plus provides the warmth, clarity, and natural tone for which AER is renown, and preserves much of the original Alpha’s beloved simplicity: a single 8” twin-cone speaker, a single channel, three band tone controls, and digital reverb effect. The Alpha Plus’ two inputs, when used simultaneously for guitar and vocals, transform the amp into a compact, superbly-sounding PA which can easily handle small club gigs.
The Alpha Plus’ back panel houses the footswitch, effects send and return, DI output, line output and headphone output sockets.
An ideal solution for acoustic instrumentalists who don’t require the higher output power and feature-rich complexity of its bigger AER siblings, the Alpha Plus adds another attractive option at the lower end of AER’s price range.
Musiquip, the USA distributor of AER, has already begun shipping the Alpha Plus to authorized AER dealers. Retail price is at $1129.
About AER: Hand-built in Recklinghausen, Germany, AER amps are widely considered to be the hallmark of acoustic amplification. Since 1992, the company has used high-quality components, sophisticated circuit technology, and precision craftsmanship to convert their designs into unrivaled solutions for acoustic, electric and bass instruments.
For more information or product images, please contact:
Musiquip Inc.
Erik Lind
Product Manager
Tel: 866-832-8679 ext. 2212
Email: erik.lind@musiquip.com
T-Rex Engineering Launches Fuel Tank Chameleon Power Supply
February 8 th, 2010 – T-Rex Engineering, the Danish guitar effects pedal manufacturer, introduces a new member to its Fuel Tank family of power supply units: the Fuel Tank Chameleon.
Versatility: Four Separate Voltage Options
Aptly named, the Fuel Tank Chameleon is the most versatile power supply T-Rex has ever produced. Built for players with a large number of diverse pedals, Fuel Tank Chameleon offers all the advantages of our other Fuel Tank power supplies, plus an unprecedented four separate voltage options.
What it Offers
• 6 separate outlets (use up to 5 simultaneously)
• Your choice of 9V DC, 12V DC, 18V DC or 12V AC power
• Isolated, 300mA outlets (1,500mA total)
• Switchable 115V or 230V mains
• All the cables you need
• Compact, rugged, road-ready design
• Legendary T-Rex quality
Part of the Extended Fuel Tank Family
The Fuel Tank Chameleon is only the latest addition to the T-Rex Fuel Tank family. Our original Fuel Tank Classic, ideal for medium-sized pedal board, features five outlets and comes with plenty of single patch cables and a multiple link cable. The Fuel Tank Juicy Lucy powers 5 x 12V pedals and also offers great extras, like multiple unit linking. The baby of the family, Fuel Tank Junior, is a good choice for a small number of 9V pedals. It offers both currency doubling to 240 mA and voltage doubling to 18V.
T-Rex is scheduled to begin shipping the Fuel Tank Chameleon in March 2010.
Instructional video: http://t-rex-effects.com/Default.aspx?ID=2&ProductID=PROD249&VariantID=
High resolution pictures: http://t-rex-effects.com/Default.aspx?ID=431
T-Rex pedals are distributed in the USA by Musiquip Inc.
For more information or product images, please contact:
Musiquip Inc.
Erik Lind
Product Manager
Tel: 866-832-8679 ext. 2212
Email: erik.lind@musiquip.com
T-Rex Engineering Launches Tonebug Distortion Pedal
February 8 th, 2010 – T-Rex Engineering, the Danish guitar effects pedal manufacturer, introduces a third member to its popular Tonebug family of pedals: the Tonebug Distortion. The Distortion pedal joins its existing Tonebugs Overdrive and Reverb siblings.
A Distorted Past
When guitarists in the early ’60s started experimenting with distortion, it took rock music to a whole new level. The earliest attempts were crude, with some guitarists even slitting their amp speakers to get a “fuzzy” sound. Amplifier makers eventually figured out how to “overdrive” a main amp with a hot signal from a preamp to bring true distortion to the world of rock.
Simply Classic
Tonebug Distortion is a phenomenal-sounding pedal that delivers gobs of rich, tubey-sounding distortion you’ll recognize instantly as a fundamental ingredient of classic guitar rock. Best of all, it couldn’t be easier to use. A simple Gain knob lets you choose how dirty you want to get, while a Tone knob lets you tune the timbre of your distortion – from a muted bluesy crunch to a searing wail that’ll slice through anything in its way.
T-Rex Tone
Like our Tonebug Reverb and Overdrive pedals, Tonebug Distortion delivers the same legendary T-Rex tone that’s made our top-end products a fixture on the pedal boards of guitar greats around the world (see our website for recent T-Rex sightings). That, combined with cool retro design and rugged construction, makes Tonebug Distortion a pedal you just won’t want to play without.
T-Rex is scheduled to begin shipping the Tonebug Distortion in March 2010.
Gearwire video preview from NAMM 2010:
http://www.gearwire.com/trex-tonebugdistortion-wnamm2010.html
High resolution pictures: http://t-rex-effects.com/Default.aspx?ID=432
T-Rex pedals are distributed in the USA by Musiquip Inc.
For more information or product images, please contact:
Musiquip Inc.
Erik Lind
Product Manager
Tel: 866-832-8679 ext. 2212
Email: erik.lind@musiquip.com
T-Rex Engineering Appoints Musiquip as USA Distributor
Montreal, QC, December 21st, 2009 – Musiquip Inc, a rapidly-growing distribution and marketing company serving the American M.I. market, is thrilled to have been appointed the new exclusive U.S. distributor for T-Rex Engineering.
Founded in 1996 by self-professed tech geeks and music freaks Lars Dahl and Sebastian Jensen, T-Rex is a Danish manufacturer of effects pedals for guitar and bass. The company blends hi-tech innovation with old-world craftsmanship in producing its products, which are now sold in some 45 countries around the globe.
Among users of its pedals, T-Rex counts the likes of Carlos Santana, Carl Verheyen, David Gilmour, Gary Moore, John Mayer, Michael Angelo Batio, Mark Tremonti, Pete Townshend, Steve Lukather, The Killers and more.
Popular models include the Replica delay, Room-Mate reverb, Michael Angelo Batio signature overdrive, and Mark Tremonti signature phaser.
“The boutique pedal market is going through an exciting renaissance right now, and having the chance to represent a market leader like T-Rex is a fantastic opportunity,” says John Kelley, Musiquip’s General Manager. “T-Rex is great fit with our other guitar-oriented brands and we’re looking forward to its continued development in the United States. We’ll be working closely with (T-Rex Manager) Steen Meldgaard and his team to turn T-Rex into the USA’s premier boutique pedal brand.”
For more information or product images, please contact:
Musiquip Inc.
Erik Lind
Product Manager
Tel: 866-832-8679 ext. 2212
Email: erik.lind@musiquip.com
John Kelley joins Musiquip Inc. as General Manager
MONTREAL, Quebec (December 21, 2009) – Musiquip Inc., a rapidly-growing distribution and marketing company serving the American MI market, is thrilled to announce the hiring of MI industry veteran John Kelley. Kelley will serve as the company’s General Manager. 
With over 15 years of MI industry experience, including stints at Fender, Gibson and most recently as VP of Sales and E-Commerce at US Music Corp, Kelley brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to the Montreal-based company.
“We’re thrilled to have John on board,” says Jeff Sazant, the company’s VP. “He has a sterling reputation and the addition of such an experienced individual, someone who shares our vision for this rapidly emerging family of brands, is a profound enrichment of our company.”
“A growing number of well-regarded companies have entrusted their American distribution and marketing functions to Musiquip,” affirms Kelley. “I’m excited to be joining such a top-notch team during a crucial period of growth. We’re developing a sales team of independent sales professionals that have the experience and knowledge to position these lines within the MI landscape in a way that they will succeed and prosper.
We’re 100% committed to the success of these brands in the American marketplace.”
For more information or product images, please contact:
Musiquip Inc.
Erik Lind
Product Manager
Tel: 866-832-8679 ext. 2212
Email: erik.lind@musiquip.com
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Musiquip Inc. Appointed AER’s New U.S. Distributor
Montreal, QC, November 1st, 2009 – Musiquip Inc, a rapidly-growing distribution and marketing company serving the American MI market, is thrilled to have been appointed the new U.S. distributor of AER – Audio Electric Research GmbH.
AER’s products, manufactured in Germany, are widely regarded as the industry’s premier acoustic guitar amplifiers. The brand has developed a worldwide reputation for unsurpassed tone, design, and portability, and boasts an impressive artist roster of acoustic guitar notables, including Tommy Emmanuel, Peppino D'Agostino, Martin Taylor, and Jaime Findlay. In addition to solutions for acoustic guitar, the AER product range includes electric and acoustic bass amps, electric guitar amps, PA systems, and acoustic guitar pickup systems.
The arrangement was finalized during a visit made by AER founder and President Udo Roesner to Musiquip’s state-of-the-art facilities in earlier this year. The Musiquip distribution network has already proven successful in bringing other European-based MI brands to market in the USA (including Tanglewood Guitar Company UK), and the marriage will allow AER’s fine products to benefit from accomplished sales, marketing and customer support teams.
“There is no question that AER sets the standard in acoustic amplification,” asserts Erik Lind, AER Product Manager at Musiquip Inc. “We’re thrilled and proud that this highly-respected company has entrusted their American operations to our organization. Knowing that AER’s decision was made final after Udo’s visit to our offices, based largely on the confidence that our team instilled in him, only makes this development more rewarding.”
About AER:
Hand-built in Recklinghausen, Germany, AER amps are widely considered to be the hallmark of acoustic amplification. Since 1992, the company has used high-quality components, sophisticated circuit technology, and precision craftsmanship to convert their designs into unrivaled solutions for acoustic, electric and bass instruments.
About Musiquip Inc.: Musiquip Inc. is a US marketing and distribution company dedicated to delivering products services and support to the musical instruments industry. The company is currently the U.S. distributor of AER, Tanglewood Guitar Company UK, T-Rex Engineering, and JBovier Stringed Instruments.
For additional information or product images please contact:
Erik Lind
Product Manager – Musiquip Inc.
erik.lind@musiquip.com
1 866 832 8679 ext. 2212
Tanglewood Guitar Company UK brings Rosewood Reserve Series to North America
MONTREAL, QC, November 17, 2009 - Tanglewood Guitar Company UK, the United Kingdom’s best-selling acoustic guitar brand*, is bringing its successful Rosewood Reserve Series of instruments to North America in 2010.
The new Series, which features solid Sitka Spruce tops and Rosewood-veneered back and sides on all models, has already gained legions of fans in the UK where it was introduced in early 2009. In fact, one model – the TRSJ VS Super Jumbo in Vintage Sunburst – was recently deemed “Best Acoustic Guitar Under £500” in Guitar & Bass Magazine’s 2009 Guitar of the Year Awards.
Rosewood Reserve guitars will begin shipping to North American dealers by March of 2010.
“We’re excited to bring this collection of guitars to the USA and Canada, after such a great reception overseas,” says Erik Lind, Tanglewood Product Manager at Musiquip (the company’s U.S. distributor). “Rosewood Reserve gives our dealers a number of new options in that very crucial $399 - $549 street price segment. One example is the TRD-VS; this slope-shouldered dreadnought in vintage sunburst is a new body shape for Tanglewood, and it’s already a clear favourite around the office for its retro vibe.”
Rosewood Reserve brings to market nearly 20 new models in a variety of body styles – including the aforementioned slope-shouldered Dreadnought, Folk, Super Folk, Super Jumbo, Parlour, 12-String Dreadnought, Classical, and Acoustic Bass. Features include maple-bound rosewood fingerboards, mahogany necks, maple-bound bodies, gold vintage-style machine heads, rosewood rosettes, bone compensating saddles, and D'Addario EXP11 strings.
Most models are available in either of two finish options: Natural Gloss and Vintage Sunburst.
Suggested U.S. retail prices of Rosewood Reserve Series guitars range from $529 to $739 (street prices range from $399 to $549).
* Best-selling Acoustic Guitar Brand Under £500 2009 MI Pro Survey
About Tanglewood Guitar Co. UK
Designed by some of Europe’s most celebrated luthiers and handcrafted in China from carefully selected tone woods, Tanglewood Guitar Company UK guitars have emerged as the best-selling acoustic guitars in the UK and Ireland over the past several years. They are distributed in the USA by Musiquip Inc.
For more information or product images, please contact:
Erik Lind
Product Manager - Musiquip Inc.
Tel: 866-832-8679 ext. 2212
Email: erik.lind@musiquip.com