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<!--Generated by Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.159 (http://www.squarespace.com) on Fri, 24 May 2013 05:15:43 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Avalon Music News and Happenings</title><link>http://www.avalonmusic.net/home/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:41:57 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.159 (http://www.squarespace.com)</generator><item><title>New Fender GB Hot Rod Deluxe Lands!</title><category>Amplifiers</category><category>Benson</category><category>Fender</category><category>GB Hot Rod Deluxe</category><dc:creator>Webmaster</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:50:41 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.avalonmusic.net/home/2013/2/7/new-fender-gb-hot-rod-deluxe-lands.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">323727:3395861:32762736</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><img src="http://www.avalonmusic.net/storage/Fender%20Logo.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1360248664936" alt="" /></span><span style="font-size: 150%;">The new Fender George Benson Signature Hot Rod Deluxe amplifier is here! Take a few minutes to listen to a wonderful video of George talking about his connection with Fender and this new amp. &nbsp;George Benson is so cool!</span></p>
<p>&nbsp; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4J1uSiWpGk8&amp;list=PLoD7IPnT73tO9eF6yvGbhk8p_xiWeinyM&amp;index=11<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4J1uSiWpGk8?list=PLoD7IPnT73tO9eF6yvGbhk8p_xiWeinyM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p>The GB Hot Rod Deluxe is a 40-watt 1x12" combo. It has the full bottom end characteristic of 6L6 tubes, and a versatile all-tube preamp&mdash;including a 12AT7 up front for cleaner tone; especially with humbucking pickups. A 100-watt Jensen speaker and the solid-pine cabinet increases clarity and resonance. &nbsp;This wonderful amp has clean and "drive/more-drive" channels, Fender spring reverb, an effects loop, and a deluxe padded cover and two-button footswitch.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.avalonmusic.net/home/rss-comments-entry-32762736.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>New Blackstar ID Amplifiers</title><category>Amplifiers</category><category>Blackstar</category><category>ID Series</category><category>amp</category><category>amplifiers</category><dc:creator>Webmaster</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:20:51 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.avalonmusic.net/home/2013/1/30/new-blackstar-id-amplifiers.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">323727:3395861:32715813</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.avalonmusic.net/storage/Blackstar%20logo.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1359577278715" alt="" /></span></span>Our friends at Blackstar have hit a hoe run with the new ID series of solid state amps. &nbsp;Yes. &nbsp;Solid state. &nbsp;But you won't believe it when you hear them.</p>
<p>The new ID: Series represents a truly groundbreaking achievement, combining unique innovations, an intuitive, traditional control set and the versatility of programmability.</p>
<p>Blackstar's patent-applied-for True Valve Power offers six distinctly different power valve responses - EL84, 6V6, EL34, KT66, 6L6, KT88. When engaged it delivers the response, dynamics, sag and break-up characteristics of a valve amp and uniquely delivers the same acoustic power output as an equivalent valve power amp. This means that for the first time ever, in an affordable series of amplifiers, these products deliver live without compromise - True Valve Power means loud as valve&trade;.</p>
<p>The Voice control has six different channels - Clean Warm, Clean Bright, Crunch, Super Crunch, OD 1, OD 2. When used together with Blackstar's patented ISF control you can get the exact tone you're thinking of.</p>
<p>The effects section delivers studio quality modulation, delay and reverb effects simultaneously that you can store with your sound.</p>
<p>Deep editing and storing of patches is simple using the supplied Blackstar GUI software. Patches can be shared, uploaded and downloaded via our online community. The USB connector also allows you to record your amp directly to your computer.</p>
<p>An emulated output, MP3/line input and midi footswitching functionality complete the package.</p>
<p>And they are on their way to Avalon Music! &nbsp;Here's a video for more on the ID Series.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.avalonmusic.net/home/rss-comments-entry-32715813.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>On Our Way to the NAMM Show!!</title><category>NAMM</category><category>News</category><category>wish lists</category><dc:creator>Webmaster</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 03:05:09 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.avalonmusic.net/home/2013/1/22/on-our-way-to-the-namm-show.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">323727:3395861:32615961</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Steve and LaVon are on their way to the NAMM Show in sunny Anaheim where they will&nbsp;be looking for new products to bring back to all our friends and customers throughout Central Washington. &nbsp;As they keep us informed with stories and photos - and maybe some live video - we'll be posting as much as we can. &nbsp;Keep your product requests coming - maybe they can give us sneak peek at some of products you want to see!</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.avalonmusic.net/home/rss-comments-entry-32615961.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Roland Key-Tar Mania! Check out Jordan Rudess Video!</title><category>Lucina</category><category>Roland</category><category>Rudess</category><dc:creator>Webmaster</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:08:50 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.avalonmusic.net/home/2012/11/15/roland-key-tar-mania-check-out-jordan-rudess-video.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">323727:3395861:30809084</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://www.avalonmusic.net/storage/Roland.gif?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1353028173210" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>We just received a shipment of Roland keyboards - digital pianos, sythesizers and work stations.&nbsp; But there is one special piece you really need to check out.&nbsp; It's the Roland AX-09 Lucina - a portable synth or key-tar - and&nbsp;an absolute cool piece that is a blast to play.&nbsp; Plus, Roland has a promotion running through the end of the year.&nbsp; Get a $100 rebate!</p>
<p>You need to take a peak at this Roland video of Jordan Rudess from Dream Theater rockin' on his Lucina!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5wNNU9hH4g&amp;feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5wNNU9hH4g&amp;feature=related</a><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/e5wNNU9hH4g" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.avalonmusic.net/home/rss-comments-entry-30809084.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>ESP Backpack and Cleartone Strings Promotion!</title><category>Backpack</category><category>Cleartone</category><category>ESP</category><category>Electric Guitar</category><dc:creator>Webmaster</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:36:04 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.avalonmusic.net/home/2012/10/24/esp-backpack-and-cleartone-strings-promotion.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">323727:3395861:30039534</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 400px;" src="http://www.avalonmusic.net/storage/Presentation1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1351096697337" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.avalonmusic.net/home/rss-comments-entry-30039534.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Line 6 Dream Rig Promotion - Huge Rebates!</title><category>DT25</category><category>DT50</category><category>Dream Rig</category><category>HD500</category><category>Line 6</category><category>Pod Pro</category><category>Rebates</category><category>Variax</category><dc:creator>Webmaster</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 03:59:19 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.avalonmusic.net/home/2012/10/18/line-6-dream-rig-promotion-huge-rebates.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">323727:3395861:29936533</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://www.avalonmusic.net/storage/Line%206%20logo.gif?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1350619211584" alt="" /></span></span>Line 6 has a monster promotion for the rest of 2012. &nbsp;Get a $200 instant rebate on your purchase of a Line 6 James Tyler Variax Guitar (which we just happen to have in stock). &nbsp;Buy any - that's ANY - Line 6 DT Series amplifier (the most versatile, best-sounding tube amplifier on the market - and yes, more on are the way) and get a $150 instant rebate. &nbsp;</p>
<p>And if you want to put together the ultimate Dream Rig, buy a Line 6 HD500 or POD Pro (yep, they are on the truck, too), a James Tyler Variax and a DT Series amplifier and get an additional $150 rebate from Line 6. &nbsp;That's $500 in savings! &nbsp;And what's more great news? &nbsp;You don't have to buy all three pieces of gear at the same time! &nbsp;Just buy them all before the end of the year! &nbsp;Woo-hoo!</p>
<p>Check out these videos <a href="http://line6.com/dreamrig/" target="_blank">and the details from Line 6</a>, start dreaming and when you wake up come down to Avalon Music for an incredible deal on cutting edge music gear from Line 6. &nbsp;Dreams become reality!</p>
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<p>http://youtu.be/<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/I9E2eXXwW28" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.avalonmusic.net/home/rss-comments-entry-29936533.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Roland Specials Rock!</title><category>Juno</category><category>Rebates</category><category>Rebates</category><category>Roland</category><dc:creator>Webmaster</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:43:14 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.avalonmusic.net/home/2012/9/24/roland-specials-rock.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">323727:3395861:29294153</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 140%;">If you have a home studio or want to have a home studio - or if you are a keyboard player or want to learn key board - or <strong>if you just want to have the most musical fun you can imagine</strong>, Roland has three great promotions running - plus <a href="http://www.rolandus.com/news_events/current_promotions/rebate_details.php?rebateId=96" target="_blank">free financing thrugh GE</a>. <br /></span></p>
<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><a href="http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.php?ProductId=1022&amp;ParentId=83" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.avalonmusic.net/storage/3222_Juno-Di_170x170_Banner_FINAL.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1348494803947" alt="" /></a></span> <span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><a href="http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.php?ProductId=1126&amp;ParentId=83" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.avalonmusic.net/storage/3223_Juno-Gi_170x170_Banner_FINAL.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1348494838531" alt="" /></a></span><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><a href="http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.php?ProductId=1127&amp;ParentId=104" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.avalonmusic.net/storage/octa-capture_sonar_x1_studio.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1348494886198" alt="" /></a></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.avalonmusic.net/home/rss-comments-entry-29294153.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Hot August Rebates from Mackie and Ampeg</title><category>Ampeg</category><category>Amplifiers</category><category>Mackie</category><category>Rebates</category><category>Sound systems</category><category>rebate</category><dc:creator>Webmaster</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 02:24:33 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.avalonmusic.net/home/2012/8/6/hot-august-rebates-from-mackie-and-ampeg.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">323727:3395861:21713414</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 200px;" src="http://www.avalonmusic.net/storage/mackie%20logo.gif?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1344306648952" alt="" /></span></span><span style="font-size: 140%;">August has been a scorcher and we've got some hot rebates from Mackie and Ampeg!</span></p>
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<p><strong>Macke SRM450v2 Active PA Seakers</strong>&nbsp; $50 Mail-In Rebate ($100 per pair with no limit)</p>
<p><strong>Mackie ProFX22 Mixer</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $75 Mail-In Rebate</p>
<p><strong>Mackie ProFX16 Mixer&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong>$50 Mail-In Rebate <strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><strong>Ampeg BA-115HP Bass Amp</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $75 Mail-In Rebate</p>
<p><strong>Ampeg BA-115 Bass Amp</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $50 Mail-In Rebate</p>
<p><strong>Ampeg BA-112 Bass Amp</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $30 Mail-In Rebate</p>
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</ul>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.avalonmusic.net/home/rss-comments-entry-21713414.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Effect Pedals - True Bypass vs. Buffered Pedals</title><category>Electric Guitar</category><category>buffered</category><category>effect pedals</category><category>effects pedal</category><category>true bypass</category><dc:creator>Webmaster</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2012 19:16:49 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.avalonmusic.net/home/2012/8/2/effect-pedals-true-bypass-vs-buffered-pedals.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">323727:3395861:21138797</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Every guitar player has an opinion on effect pedals and whether "true bypass" or "buffered" pedals provide the most accurate tone. &nbsp;Here are a couple of resources that may dispel &nbsp;some of the myths. &nbsp;but be assured, whichever type you use, we have choices from Boss, Dunlop, Fishman, MXR, Electro-Harmonix, T.C Electronic, DigiTech, Vox and Line 6.</p>
<p>Article by legendary effect pedal guru <a href="http://www.petecornish.co.uk/case_against_true_bypass.html " target="_blank">Pete Cornish</a>. And &nbsp;here's a short video with an actual demonstration. &nbsp;Enjoy!</p>
<p>http://youtu.be/YOWeoizp4y0<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YOWeoizp4y0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.avalonmusic.net/home/rss-comments-entry-21138797.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Roland's Interactive Product Tour Released!</title><category>News</category><category>Roland</category><category>interactive tour</category><dc:creator>Webmaster</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:50:30 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.avalonmusic.net/home/2012/7/12/rolands-interactive-product-tour-released.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">323727:3395861:18165936</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><img style="width: 175px;" src="http://www.avalonmusic.net/storage/Roland.gif?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1342140739286" alt="" /></span><span style="font-size: 140%;">Check out the new Roland Interactive Product Tour website by <a href="http://www.roland.com/products/en/IT/index.html" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.&nbsp; Very cool!</span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.avalonmusic.net/home/rss-comments-entry-18165936.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>