ALL ABOUT SOUNDHOLE PICKUPS
Easy to install, these affordable pickups also offer distinctive tones. With audio. By Doug Young [more]

ACOUSTIC IMAGE CORUS COMBO AMP REVIEW
An inventive, American-made acoustic guitar amp with smart controls, rich detail, and efficient bass response. By Shawn Hammond [more]

GUITAR FOUNDATION OF AMERICA CONVENTION 2009
The international classical guitar community’s premier event will be held in Ithaca, New York, from June 16–21. This year’s convention features concerts with artists including Andrew York, Marco Pereira, Adam del Monte, and Roberto Aussel; interactive workshops on topics ranging from warm-up routines to tango interpretation; and scholarly lectures on topics including guitar concertos, music products industry, and repertoire. The event also hosts a vendor fair representing more than 50 luthiers, as well as the foundation’s annual international competition and youth competition. guitarfoundation.org

LEXICON I•ONIX SERIES
Lexicon has introduced its new I•ONIX U22, U42S, and U82S USB recording interfaces. Each model provides all the necessary tools to transform a Mac or PC into a professional 24-bit digital recording studio by including USB 2.0 interfaces, Steinberg Cubase LE4 multitrack recording software, Toontrack EZdrummer Lite virtual instrument software, and the new Lexicon Pantheon II VST/AU reverb plug-in. Each I•ONIX is designed to fit between the user’s keyboard and computer display. The series features dbx mic preamps on all analog inputs.

Each of the three models allows for a different level of recording capability. The U22 ($399.99) can record two channels simultaneously and includes two analog combi-jack mic/line inputs, two TRS balanced line outputs, a ¼-inch high-power headphone output, and MIDI I/O. The U42S ($549.95) records four analog and two digital channels simultaneously, and the U82S ($849.95) can record eight analog and two digital channels. In addition, the U42S and U82S include four and eight analog combi-jack mic/line inputs respectively, S/PDIF I/O, two instrument inputs, and two ¼-inch headphone outputs. Dedicated knobs and meters provide quick and easy access to input and output levels and locking combi-jacks make sure that a connection is not lost in the middle of a performance. lexiconpro.com

HOW TO PLAY WEDDING GIGS
By Patrick Francis

For many pro musicians, playing weddings provides a major part of their income. Even amateur performers are likely to find themselves asked to play at a friend’s or relative’s special day. Anyone considering doing wedding gigs should be aware of the unique challenges involved and understand that each situation will differ from the last. Here are some basic rules to follow. [more]

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