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Gretsch 6156

Gretsch 6156 Playboy Amp

March 13, 2012 By Admin
in New Gear
This Valco made Gretsch amp has been on our list for a long time, and we finally decided to take a deep breath and pull the trigger on one. A pretty significant investment, but it's worth it, a truly fine addition to the studio's...
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Airline Red Solid Single

1960s Airline Big Horn

March 13, 2012 By Admin
in New Gear
We grabbed another Airline guitar today, this one is close to falling into the "so ugly it's beautiful" zone - a '60s Airline Big Horn. Most likely made by Kay, and sold under the Airline brand through the Montgomery Wards...
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Pearl Jupiter Snare 6.5x14

1970s Pearl Jupiter COB Snare

March 12, 2012 By Admin
in New Gear
Well, that didn't take long!  The Rogers Dynasonic came in yesterday, and today we have not one, but two '70s Pearl Jupiter snares for the studio's growing vintage snare collection.   Why two?  Well first of all, why not?! ...
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1970s Rogers Dynasonic

1970s Rogers Dynasonic

March 11, 2012 By Admin
in New Gear
Another vintage snare for the studio, finally getting a decent collection/selection going on this front as well, I think this '70s Rogers Dynasonic makes eight so far - and yes, more to follow for sure!
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John Meek 02

John Meeks Tracking for Compilation CD at The Lost Ark Studio

March 10, 2012 By Admin
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John Meeks was down at the studio today, tracking a new track for the studio's first compilation CD.  No title as of yet - but what a great track, definitely one to look for when the CD is released in April.  If this first song...
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1950s Danelectro Model 58

1950s Danelectro Model 58

March 10, 2012 By Admin
in New Gear
We picked up the Danelectro Challenger Artist Model 78A a while back and it was a great addition to the studio's vintage amp collection - so of course when it's smaller cousin came up we decided to go for it, and it's on its...
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Harmony Stratotone Two Pickup

1950s Harmony Stratotone

March 9, 2012 By Admin
in New Gear
We recently picked up the single pickup version of this Stratotone, and we debated whether or not to go for this one as well - but it was in such great shape, all original, original case as well that we did, on it's way to join...
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Supro Pocket Bass

1960s Supro Pocket Bass

March 8, 2012 By Admin
in New Gear
If you have been reading any of the New Gear posts on our site, you'd know that we like the look, sound and history of the American made Valco guitars sold under the National, Airline and Supro brands. We've been scouting around...
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Stephen Rey

Stephen Rey and The Slicks Tracking for Compilation CD at The Lost Ark Studio

March 8, 2012 By Admin
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Stephen Rey (and his fellow Slicks) stopped by the studio today to record their new track "Big As Texas" for the studio's first compilation CD.  Of course, the session was made all the easier as our own Mike Butler is on guitar,...
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Baldwin Temp-o-Matic

Baldwin Tempo-Matic

March 7, 2012 By Admin
in New Gear
We added yet another odd ball vintage drum machine to the studio's growing collection - and no, we have no idea what this one really does, or will sound like, but that hasn't stopped us before, who knows what cool sounds it's got...
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Low Volts

San Diego CityBeat: Low Volts

March 7, 2012 By Admin
in Updates
Hmmm... "Soft-spoken, physically fit and popular with the ladies"?  We prefer to concentrate on Tim's music, and his first CD "Twist Shake Grind Break" (produced by our own Mike Butler).  But hey, if that's what gets someone at...
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1967 Montgomery Wards 62 GVC-9035

1967 Montgomery Wards 62 GVC-9035

March 6, 2012 By Admin
in New Gear
Another amp for the collection, this one an old school "Montgomery Wards" 62 GVC-9035 originally sold through their catalog. Clearly made by Valco (of Supro fame), it’s basically an Airline amp without the badge. Very cool...
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