DUNLOP FEATURED IN WIRED MAGAZINE’S “BEST NEW GEAR FOR MUSICIANS”

February 5, 2010

At Dunlop we’re used to getting covered in music industry news, but every now and then we get noticed in publications that we don’t normally expect. That’s why we we’re happy to see that our new Billy Gibbon’s Signature Series Strings have been featured in Wired Magazines “Best New Gear for Musicians” at NAMM.

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PREMIER GUITAR’S NAMM 2010 DEMO VIDEO

February 3, 2010

Premier Guitar’s Jordan Wagner stopped by our NAMM booth to check out our newest pedals for 2010. Hear the new Crybaby Jerry Cantrell Signature Wah, Kirk Hammett Signature Wah, MXR Custom Comp, MXR Black Label Chorus, MXR Micro Chorus, MXR Mico Flange, MXR Phase 45 and MXR Fullbore Metal Distortion with the help of Scorpions’ guitarist Uli Jon Roth who demos all the new offerings.

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WIN A YEAR’S SUPPLY OF ULTEX SHARP PICKS AND HEAVY CORE STRINGS

February 1, 2010

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What do Dethklok and Machine Head have in common besides mind numbingly blazing riffs that will rip your face off? Heavy Core guitars strings and Ultex Sharp picks – the ultimate in heavy tones and precision performance. This month we’re giving away a year’s supply of both to one lucky winner. 15 runner-ups will receive a pack of Heavy Core strings and a Heavy Core shirt, as well as a player’s pack of Ultex Sharp picks. Enter to win – prepare to destroy!

Click here for more info on Ultex Sharp Guitar Picks
Click here for more info on Heavy Core Guitar Strings

Contest ends March 15th. US entries only.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER!

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DUNLOP IN MUSIC RADAR’S “THE TOP 10 STOMPBOXES WE CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT”

January 29, 2010

On the front page of Music Radar’s website is an article entitled “The top 10 stompboxes we can’t live without“. Voted on by Music Radar readers, Dunlop claims three of those ten spots. The MXR Carbon Copy, The Dunlop Crybaby, and the MXR Micro Amp.

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Just imagine you could only use one pedal for the rest of your life… what would you choose? Distortion, fuzz, overdrive, chorus, reverb, wah-wah, phaser? It’s perhaps one of the more soul searching questions posed by Ask MusicRadar, and one with an equally perplexing outcome. This is a gallery of the top 10 essential stompboxes as chosen by you.

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MXR BASS INNOVATIONS RELEASES THE BASS ENVELOPE FILTER

January 29, 2010

MXR Bass Innovations continues its dedication to developing cutting edge tools of creation for bassists with its latest addition to the Bass Innovations line: the MXR Bass Envelope Filter.

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The Bass Envelope Filter delivers classic, analog, envelope filter sounds in an easy-to-use and compact pedal designed specifically for bass. Separate Dry and Effect controls let you dial in the perfect mix of effected and direct signals, so you can bring the funk without losing the low end. It’s wide range of filter tones can be shaped with the Decay and Q controls, and a simple twist of the Sensitivity knob can tailor the pedal for your attack—as well as adjust for passive or active basses. The Bass Envelope Filter’s power supply circuitry is designed to withstand over-voltage or polarity mishaps, and its true-bypass switching preserves your tone in bypass mode. It’s all packaged in a durable, lightweight, Phase 90-size aluminum housing for the ultimate in portability and pedalboard space-saving dimensions.

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UNIVERSAL AUDIO ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH DUNLOP

January 28, 2010

Universal Audio, a manufacturer of high-quality vintage audio hardware and award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins for Mac and PC, today announced a partnership with Dunlop, a leading manufacturer of guitar stompboxes and studio-oriented effects under the Dunlop and MXR brands. Under this partnership, Universal Audio will deliver a range of unique and classic effects to the ever-growing family of plug-ins available on the UAD-2 platform.

“Dunlop and MXR have innovated and defined classic effects sounds for decades,” said Matt Ward, President of Universal Audio. “We hope to extend this reputation by painstakingly modeling authentic Dunlop and MXR effects for the UAD-2 platform. Guitarists and producers have embraced these effects for decades, so we???re very happy about this partnership.”

“Universal Audio and Dunlop Manufacturing both have a commitment to maintaining a tradition of true analog gear for musicians,” commented Jimi Dunlop, Vice President of Dunlop. “When it came time to create plug-ins of our classic electronics, we knew there was only one company to turn to. We know our customers will be pleased with the level of quality and performance that UA will be offering.”

For more information, visit http://www.uaudio.com/ and http://www.jimdunlop.com

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AQUA-PUSS DEMO AT NAMM 2010

January 27, 2010

PremierGuitar.com is featuring the new Way Huge Aqua-Puss on their front page. In the video Jeorge Tripp’s talks about it’s return and special booth visitor Uli Jon Roth from the Scorpions rips it up with the famous delay pedal.

Check PremierGuitar.com for other Dunlop coverage at NAMM.

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DUNLOP BOOTH NAMM VIDEO

January 26, 2010

Guitar World stopped by the Dunlop booth at the NAMM show to see our new 2010 products. Check out this video they posted to hear some of the new stuff: Jerry Cantrell Signature Wah, MXR Custom Comp, MXR Black Label Chorus, MXR Micro Chorus, and MXR Phase 45. Plus get a rundown on our new accessories: Road Pro String Winder, new Lucky 13 Straps, BMF leather straps, Rev. Willy’s line, and Max-grip picks.

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RACK CONTEST WINNER ANNOUNCED!

January 26, 2010

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Thank you all for entering our Dunlop Crybaby Rack contest! We received a huge number of entries and a lot of comments.

Congratulations to Steve from Minnesota who will be receiving a new Crybaby Rack Wah!

Don’t be too sad because we’re moving on quickly here and opening up a new contest soon. This time having to do with one of our new product launches from NAMM so stay tuned.

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INTRODUCING DUNLOP’S REVOLUTIONARY VOLUME PEDAL


January 22, 2010

What do you get when you mix high quality components with lifetime durability and crystalline tone? A design that will set a new standard in volume pedal technology.

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INTRODUCING DUNLOP’S REVOLUTIONARY VOLUME PEDAL

Control your volume levels with exacting precision with the new Dunlop Volume Pedal. The Dunlop Volume Pedal features a patent pending Steel Band Drive that creates a low-friction environment with no strings or ratchet gears attached – allowing you to achieve thick, luscious volume swells in one smooth motion without the fear of breaking. With fully adjustable tension and high-quality low-noise electronic components, the sound is as clean and transparent as the feel is smooth. Housed in a lightweight but durable aluminum chassis, the pedal features a rocker pedal that is slightly curved for ergonomics, with an aggressive non-slip tread that keeps your foot firmly in place. Great features, smooth, hassle-free performance and crystalline tone make the Dunlop Volume Pedal the smart choice for every musician.

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