Greco Zemaitis GZMF-501

Today, i'm gona show you guys one of my favourite guitar, which is also one of my dream guitar. The Greco Zemaitis GZMF-501, a cheaper version of the Tony Zemaitis guitars. The Zemaitis GZ series offer the legend and quality of handcrafted Zemaitis guitars at a affordable price. The GZ Series is manufactured by under license by Greco – Japan’s pre-eminent quality guitar builders. With more than 40 years of experience in designing and building high quality guitars, the small team at Greco is proud to be making these prestigious instruments. By choosing the finest materials such as mahogany and maple, by using only top-quality electric components, and by adhering to the original Zemaitis philosophy of quality and innovative guitar building, a new generation of Zemaitis guitar has been created.

 

 

 Before showing you guys the pictures, let me just tell you a bit about Zemaitis Guitars. I know you guys can't wait to see how cool it looks like, be patient alright! =p

R.I.P Mr.Zemaitis

Antanus Casimere Zemaitis, or Tony, was born in London, England in 1935. As a child he was constantly designing and building – everything from model flying airplanes to handmade bicycles. His creative talents first led him to cabinetry where he learned invaluable skills in working with wood, design and decoration.

In the 1950s, as a young guitar player, Tony was unsatisfied with the available guitars of the times. So taking cues from a friend's classical guitar, he decided to build his own - the first Zemaitis guitar! From then on, it was a lifelong quest to hone his craft and experiment with new designs and materials in order to improve every guitar he made, a characteristic that would follow him throughout his life. 

In the early years, his creations first found attention on the London blues and folk scene where he performed alongside players like Davey Graham, Long John Baldry and Spencer Davis – all who fell in love with the great sound and playability of Zemaitis guitars.

He always works to improve his designs, he hit on a major guitar innovation with the now famous Zemaitis Metal Front^™. The original idea was to shield the guitar and reduce hum. The first was made for Tony McPhee of the Groundhogs and the idea was successful in more ways than one. Not only did it reduce noise, but the highly decorative, individually hand-engraved pieces became a signature piece of art favored by rock's elite. Next, he introduced the beautiful Zemaitis Pearl Front^™ guitars with an exquisitely inlayed front with a mosaic of abalone that twinkled and changed color in the light. These top of the line guitars soon became another signature model.

It was the combination of quality, craftsmanship, innovation and determination that won this British guitar maker fans from all over the world. After 40 years of handcrafting fine guitars and having virtually created the 'boutique guitar' Tony retired in 2000. He passed away on August 17, 2002.
 
OKAY! Enough for histories and here are the pictures!

Natural Finish

Natural Finish

Natural Finish

Black Finish

Great Engraving

Perfect Artwork

Even the Pick-Up frame is beautifully done

Custom Zemaitis Bridge and Tail-Bar

Marvelous Jack PLate

Coolest Head Stock you'll see

Zemaitis logo

The most gorgeous Truss Rod cover in the world!

What do you think??? Cool aight? I bet to those who don't own a Zemaitis, you're drooling now! Haha! Ok, for the specifications of the guitar :

• Body: Solid Duralumin Top, 1-piece Mahogany back
  
  
• Neck: 1-piece Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Frets: 24 Frets
• Scale: 25"(635mm)
• Tuners: Schaller M6
• Pickups: DiMarzio PAF (DP103)×2
• Controls: 2Volume, 2Tone, 3Way Toggle Switch
• Bridge: GZ-BR (ZEMAITIS Original Solid Duralumin)
• Tailpiece: GZ-TP3 (ZEMAITIS Original Solid Duralumin)

This gorgeous baby has a Set-In neck, as the neck joint is the critical part of a top quality guitar. Tony Zemaitis only use Glued-In Joints. He experimented with various types of Set-In neck joints with the aim of achieving the best results and designed a special technique where the neck was set further into the body than mainstream construction methods. The Zemaitis neck joint enables the neck and body to have more surface area in contact. This increases the durability of the whole guitar as well as enhancing string vibration, tone and sustain.

The finish of Zemaitis guitars is another key quality of the instrument. Tony had a special hand-finishing technique involving multiple coats of hand-applied lacquer and rubbing-down by hand in-between each coat.  This process takes 4-5 times longer than a typical 'spray finished' factory-guitar but it gives you the wonderful look and feel of a hand-built vintage guitar. They continue this art of hand-finishing at their small custom shop where their master craftsmen hand-polish each individual guitar.Tony chose the method because it gives the guitar a very strong but thin coating. This enables the natural acoustic qualities of the wood to come through and gets a better sounding too!

In true Zemaitis tradition, they hand-craft using only the very best materials and components like : Honduras mahogany bodies and necks; ebony fingerboards; DiMarzio pickups; hand crafted bridges and tail-pieces; hand engraving; hand-polishing - Zemaitis guitars are the best quality that money can buy!


Other than the famous Metal Front, Tony also introduced the Pearl Front which features an exquisitely inlayed front of abalone mosaic.

Yeap. Tell me bout it. Haha. Okay, here's the price for GZMF-501, its Retailed around Rm12K +
Friends, remember that if you have any guitar or equipments that you're looking for, you can look for me or drop me an e-mail through : nicholaslai1004@gmail.com  and i will respond to it a.s.a.p. Thats all folks, have a good day!



By : Nicholas

Yoyoyoyo!!!~~Color Violin Here~~

First, this Color Violin is for beginner. This violin is everything you would expect out of a violin. The vibrant color does not change the sound characteristics of the violin but makes learning and playing the violin a lot more fun.

The violin comes with a metal tailpiece with 4 tuners - making tuning easy.  The bow comes with horsehair providing solid playability and sound volume.  The case comes with backpack design - carrying violin to lesson, school or orchestra practice is made easy.  The violin is available in many sizes allowing students at all ages to start learning and playing at a very affordable price. 

Musician Color Novice Violin in Purple Color

Musician Color Novice Violin in Pink Color

Musician Color Novice Violin in Black Color

Musician Color Novice Violin in Blue Color

Musician Color Novice Violin in Yellow Color

Musician Color Novice Violin in Silver Color

VIOLIN Violin top is hand carved solid spruce and violin back is hand carve solid maple - unlike some lesser quality violins that are made out laminated wood which affects the tone of the instrument Hand graduated of the violin top and back Metal tailpiece with 4 fine tuners Fingerboard, chinrest and tuning pegs are made out of hardwood Fitted with steel strings Made in China and shop adjusted in USA Note: The color of the violin may have some variation from the picture Available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, and 1/4 sizes         BOW AND ROSIN Bow comes with round stick and Mongolian horsehair.  The bow is in natural wood color. Rosewood frog 1 large rosin with wooden holder         CASE Light weight design and covered with nylon for additional protection against rain or drink spills. Deluxe suspension cushion design - large soft cushions for back and neck areas of the violin absorb shocks and movements during transit and accidental drop. French fitting interior protects violin from excessive movement while in transit Velcro neck strap and soft neck support hold the violin securely from movement A matching blanket included to further protect the violin against loose bows and items in the case 2 bow holders Violin neck/head area is large enough to hold shoulder rest 1 accessory compartment for storing rosin, strings, etc. (3" Width by 3-1/2" Length by 2-1/2" Depth)  Outside pocket for holding music and accessories 1 adjustable shoulder strap is included Allows for over the shoulder carrying - carrying violin to lesson, school or orchestra practice is made easy. Black exterior and gray interior   Price is about RM1300++....Hope you guys enjoy about it=)

MXR Dyna Comp

Todays topic : MXR Dyna Comp

Eh hem. First, this is a pedal from MXR, also known as MXR Innovations,was a manufacturer of guitar effects units, founded in 1973 by Keith Barr (who went on to found Alesis). MXR was based in the United States in Rochester, New York. MXR Innovations, Inc. was incorporated in 1974. The MXR trademark is now owned by Jim Dunlop, which continues to produce the original effects units along with new additions to the line. Hmm, interesting huh? Here's pictures!

The Dyna Comp is a compressor that lets you set a maximum output level and the sensitivity at which it kicks in. This device can produce that percussive, clicky sound on a clean guitar that you've heard on so many pop hits. It can also even out the volume of sustained tones for mellow lead work, Power: Single 9-volt battery or Dunlop ECB-003 AC Adapter - Controls: Footswitch toggles effect on/bypass (red LED indicates on) Output knob sets compressed (attenuated) output level Sensitivity knob sets compression ratio (highest sensitivity is maximum compression). Alot of guitarist who uses the MXR Dyna Comp and most of them says that it has creamy, punc... read more [+]hy and extremely warm tone with so much dynamic compression quality. 


Is it easy to use? Hahaha! 

MXR Dyna Comp Guitar Compression Pedal Features:

• Simple, dual knob operation
• Output knob controls volume
• Sensitivity knob controls ratio (highest sensitivity is maximum compression)
• Battery operation or with optional AC Adapter

Tell me, is that easy to use? Alright, i'll put some vids to show you what the Dyna Comp can do, how it can shape the tone of the guitar/bass. 

This is really worth the penny if you're looking for a good compression pedal. Price?? Retailed around Rm400. If any of you are interested in getting Guitars/Basses and gears, you can send me an E-mail through : nicholaslai1004@gmail.com  and i'll get back to you with the price and details A.S.A.P. Thats all for today folks! Have a nice day!


By: Nicholas

Found out the Nuvo CLARINEO~~Nice~~

The product was considered to be excellent value, especially compared to conventional clarinets and this made it more accessible to children. 

There are five main differences about Clarineo compared with the Clarinet: 

1) The Clarineo is smaller and much lighter. Young people - in fact, all beginners - are not put off by the strain of carrying the weight of the instrument, which is taken entirely on the right-hand thumb. Small fingers can now cover the tone holes and reach the little-finger (pinky) keys more easily.

2) It is virtually child-proof and can sustain treatment that would destroy conventional clarinets. The body and key work are made of resilient materials (ABS and Delrin) that lasts indefinitely and survive extremes of temperature. The pads, being made of silicone rubber, are rot-proof and waterproof.

3) The body is moulded in two transverse halves, which are then ultrasonically welded. Undercut tone holes can therefore be incorporated into the design - a first for an injection moulded woodwind instrument. The ability to undercut the tone holes allows the acoustic designer to tune each note more precisely.

4) If any of the key work is damaged it can be removed from the body and replaced by a fresh key. Repair can be carried at a small fraction of the cost of a similar repair to the clarinet.

5) The Clarineo is pitched in C, as I mentioned, making it compatible with Primary school instruments and, really, making it an 'all-purpose' musical instrument rather than one, like the clarinet, with its own specific role.

Nuvo Clarineo in Black
with silver trim, with case

Nuvo Clarineo in White
with pink trim, with case

Nuvo Clarineo in White
with green trim, with case

Nuvo Clarineo in White
with blue trim, with case

A Pair of Clarineo

Nuvo Clarineo in all four colour

Nuvo Clarineo mouthpieces

Nuvo Clarineo mouthpiece caps in all four colous

Here is the specification of Nuvo Clarineo

1)  Light – six or seven-year-olds can play it with no strain, especially not on the thumb.

2)  Is short – “pinky” keys are easily within reach for smaller hands.

3)  Has small tone holes – easily covered by smaller fingers, even the small and slender fingers of young girls.

4)  Looks “cool”, lets him have a choice of great colours, comes in a trendy case and – because it’s virtually        unbreakable – he doesn’t have to be precious with it.

5)  Has a quality mouthpiece – for ease of blowing and ease of getting a nice sound from the start.  It’s also smaller – making it easier for young mouths to handle the reed’s vibrations, so vital in making any reed instrument work and controlling how it sounds.

6)  Has a snap-shut ligature – easier for youngsters to place and secure the reed correctly.

7)  Includes a Nuvo plastic reed – easier to blow, doesn’t need wetting, is more resistant to damage, and lets him start playing immediately – plus it lasts ten times longer.

8)  Has only three parts to put together: mouthpiece, body and bell – easier and faster to assemble.

9)  Produces a great tone – soon has youngsters sounding good.

10)  Lets him play along with friends using the same music they do – whether they play guitar, keyboard, flute, piano, violin, recorder, in fact any instrument in normal pitch.

Price is around RM1,300.

By: Po Yen=)

Time for PRS !

The PRS 25th Anniversary SE Custom 24 : ( In Scarlet Red Finish) Will show the other colors as well =)

Body

PRS Trademark Bird Inlays

PRS Humbuckers

Volume & Tone Controls

Okay, first. This is the brand new SE Custom 24 PRS guitar that Paul Reed Smith had to show to the guitar world. The PRS Custom24 model was shown by Paul Smith first tradeshow in 1985. 25 years later, the PRS Custom 24 has attained classic status, and is played by some of the finest guitarists in the world. To commemorate this milestone, PRS is issuing the Paul Reed Smith 25th Anniversary SE Custom 24. The SE series is hugely popular, giving players at any level or budget a chance to own an instrument that plays and sounds like the much more expensive American-made PRS guitars. There are no difference in terms of quality between the older PRS Custom24 and this brand new one except for the inlays. The older Custom24 has only Dot Inlays whereby the new Paul Reed Smith 25th Anniversary SE Custom 24 has the gorgeous bird inlays similar to the high end guitars that gives the Custom24 more character!

And here are the specs and features of this beauty :

• Color: Scarlet Red / Royal Blue / Vintage Yellow
• Top Wood: Maple Top with Quilt Maple Veneer
• Body Wood: Mahogany
• Number of Frets: 24
• Scale Length: 25"
• Neck Wood: Maple
• Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
• Neck Shape: Wide Thin
• Fretboard Inlays: Pearloid Birds
• Bridge: PRS Designed Tremolo
• Tuners: PRS Designed Tuners
• Treble Pickup: SE HFS Treble Humbucker
• Bass Pickup: SE Vintage Bass Humbucker
• Pickup Switching: Volume and Tone Control with 3-Way Toggle
• Includes gig bag

Yeap! It comes with a PRS Cordura Gig Bag!

And here are the two other finish available :

Vintage Yellow Front

Vintage Yellow Back

Royal Blue Front

Royal Blue Back

Ah-Hah! Beautiful ain't she? Hahaha..This baby is built with mahogany with a maple top and a quilt maple veneer, giving you tone that's warm and fat with a good deal of bite. A pair of PRS humbuckers, an HFS Treble at the bridge and a Vintage Bass at the neck. Offer up sweet sustain and the right amount of crunch. But what makes the Paul Reed Smith 25th Anniversary SE Custom 24 such a treat to play is the neck. You can fly up and down the fingerboard with ease thanks to the wide-thin neck carve. From chunky chords to slinky riffing, this is one comfortable neck! The PRS 25th Anniversary SE Custom 24 is a true beauty that plays great, sounds even better, and puts an instrument of supreme quality in you hands without breaking the bank! Yeeee-haaaa! And these PRS are made in Korea babeh! This beeeauuutttaayy is Retailed around Rm2700. Get one!

By : Nicholas