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2008The 2008 B-Band Catalog for Acoustic Guitar Products is Available.March 28th, 2008 Check this for the newest products and updates for 2008.
New Guitar and Double Bass Pickup Updates for 2008 | Important pickup design updates that you should know about!April 1st, 2008 22R and 29R UST Undersaddle Pickups. The "R" (Ribbed) series UST pickups were introduced in 2007. For 2008 we have made a small improvement by making the end of the pickup rounded to fit saddle cavities better. Shipping now! 1470 AST Soundboard Pickup. For 2008 the 1470 AST pickup has had the corners rounded-off. The rounded corners make it easier for the AST to fit in tighter places, for example, where the bracing near the bridge plate is too close. Shipping now! 
D1 Double Bass Pickup. We have done a major design overhaul for the D1 pickups. The new model pickup is a durable all-one piece from the pickup to the preamp connector. Shipping now! 
MUSIKMESSE WINNERS! Happy winners of the Musikmesse UKKO and A2.2 give-away contest.March 20th, 2008 Congratulations to winners of the B-Band / UKKO Musikmesse give-away contest, Veysel Kortärek and Marco Selter. Veysel is a freelance drummer in Germany and plans to install the UKKO 5-piece set right-away. Marco is the lead guitarist and vocalist of the heavy / hard rock band Crekko based in Freudenstadt, Germany- check them out at www.crekko.com. Thanks to all who came to visit the B-Band and UKKO stands and participated in the contest!
Come and Win! B-Band at Musikmesse, Frankfurt 12-15 March. 3.0 B70 and 3.1 B98BMarch 6th, 2008 B-Band will have a BIG presence at the Musikmesse music product show in Frankfurt, Germany. There will be two stands! The UKKO contact mics will have it's own massive stand at 3.0 B70. The B-Band guitar and double bass product will be in the quieter surroundings of the acoustic hall 3.1 B98B. Super Competition! Be sure to visit both stands as we are having a contest to win a complete UKKO kit or A2.2 / UST / AST kit.
B-Band at Winter Namm 2008 # 4799 Hall C.January 10th, 2008
B-Band at Winter Namm 2008 # 4799 Hall C.
2007A3.2 to Rise Again as Model A3June 16th, 2007 Due to customer demand, B-Band will again produce the ever popular A3.2. The new preamp will have the new model number A3. The A3 will have same specifications as the A3.2. The A3 is in production now as a OEM product only- for manufacturers only. An A3 packaged distribution model for dealers will be in production in the autumn 2007- release dates to be announced later. Pictures and text for A3 will follow soon.
A2 Preamp Production Halted for RevisionJune 16th, 2007 The A2 preamp has been one of the most popular mainstays of the B-Band range. The separate dual input / dual output endpin preamp is useful in many ways. In order to do a proper redesign, B-Band will stop production and will resume with the updated model sometime in the autumn / winter of 2007- release dates to be announced later. The updated features will make the new A2 something of a "Swiss army knife" preamp.
New B-Band Distributor for ItalyJune 8th, 2007
B-Band warmly welcomes Gold Music S.R.L. as the new distributor in Italy.
Musikmesse, Frankfurt 2007 28 - 31 March, Hall 3.0 Stand B68March 16th, 2007 Welcome! We hope you will stop by to visit us at the Musikmesse show in Frankfurt 28 - 31 March, Hall 3.0 B68. We will have the full 2007 line of our exclusive pickup technology and preamps for drums, guitar and double bass on display. Plus, video and sound samples of the DM drum system, Terry Bozzio and more. See you there!
Terry Bozzio Endorses B-Band DM Drum Contact MicsMarch 16th, 2007 Legendary drummer Terry Bozzio (Korn; Zappa Plays Zappa; Frank Zappa; Missing Persons and more) has taken the B-Band DM drum contact mics on the road. Terry says: "I've been searching for a solution to the problem of mic'ing my chromatic bank of piccolo toms in a loud rock band situation for years now, these B-Band contact mic's are the answer!" "My chromatic piccolo tom bank provides unique mic'ing problems in loud, live conditions. Individual close-mic'ing from above is impossible because of the drumstick path over the clustering of the setup. Mic'ing from below is not as desirable sound-wise and still has leakage problems. "With the b-band contact mic's I have a solution that is clean and effective. With the individual preamps it is possible to cater to the extreme range of the individual notes that the drums are tuned to.
New 2007 B-Band Catalog Now Available for DownloadJanuary 8th, 2007 The new catalog has pictures and features of the A3T and A5T preamps with chromatic tuner, and more. Download
Namm Anaheim, California 2007 January 18-21 Booth 4799 Hall CJanuary 8th, 2007 We welcome you to come visit the B-Band booth #4799 at the 2007 Namm show in Anaheim. Please take note that the booth is in a different hall this year, Hall C. This is a good time to check out B-Band's exclusive electret technology and new product for 2007. Here is a view of what will be showing:
More information about these at the show and coming soon to this website.
HzzLess™ Preamp Circuits. Loud and Clean - Really!
January 8th, 2007 The all new HzzLess preamp circuit is a special design that not only reduces signal noise by 9 dB but, because it integrates with B-Band pickups more closely, it also increases the signal output by 6 dB. The user will find how easy the new louder volume will fit with their equipment and will be knocked out by the huge tone that is produced. Clean and loud! The HzzLess preamp circuit is shipping now in the A1.2, A1.2N, A1.2C, A2.2, A3T and A5T preamps. Soon to be applied to all B-Band preamps. More information coming to this website soon.
Discontinued Products for 2007January 8th, 2007 As of January 2007 the following products are no longer in production: Guitar preamps:
Guitar pickups:
2006Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2007December 22nd, 2006 We wish our customers and partners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2007. Instead of sending Christmas cards, we continue our tradition of donating to charity, this year by participating UNICEF's Donate Literacy campaign to support the education of Indian children.
Music China 2006 October 18-21 Hall E2 Stand 7D52October 13th, 2006
B-Band on Schoen Turbo DiddleyAugust 8th, 2006 B-Band is offered as the only pickup option on Schoen Turbo Diddley guitars, often referred to as cigar box guitars. Each Schoen instrument is unique in that all have box-shaped bodies made from recycled materials. Materials include reclaimed aged hardwood and softwood building lumber, reclaimed wood from the wine and liquor industry, manufacturing scrap, and cabinet maker's surplus cutoffs. Of course, cigar boxes are used as well! We recently installed A1 preamp and 15M AST on Billy Gibbons' Schoen. B-Band system truthfully amplifies the resonator cone sound of the Schoen Turbo Diddley.
NAMM Austin Texas 2006 July 14-16, Booth 2300July 12th, 2006 B-Band will be back in Austin showing our pickups. This is the best time to see what B-Band and electret film technology is all about. This may be the last year the NAMM show will be in Austin so if you live in the area be sure to come on out, the location for next years show is unknown at this point! New Products Being displayed at this show will include:
All of the above products are in stock and will be shipping after the show. Stop by and see us at booth 2300!
New Distributors for Malta, Spain and CroatiaJune 12th, 2006 B-Band warmly welcomes three new distributors in Europe: Band Aid Music, Malta; Musicmania, S.L., Spain and Band Aid Music, Malta; Beltronik d.o.o., Croatia.
Musikmesse Frankfurt, March 29 to April 1, Stand 3.0 B68March 13th, 2006 Celebrating 10 years of innovation! Come see us and ask for a free B-Band 2006 electro-static wall calendar! Live music! New products!
2005Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2006December 16th, 2005 We wish our customers and partners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2006. Instead of sending Christmas cards, we continue our tradition of donating to charity, this year by helping the girls of Nepal (UNICEF).
Music China, Shanghai October 19-22, Booth E085, Hall 5October 11, 2005
NAMM Indianapolis Indiana July 22-24 2005, Booth 527July 20, 2005 B-Band will be displaying products at the NAMM show in Indianapolis July 22-24th. This is the first time a NAMM show has been held in Indianapolis and we are looking forward to seeing NAMM veterans and introducing B-Band to the new people who will be attending the show now that it is closer to them. NEW PRODUCTS! We have lots of new products:
Visit us at booth 527
B-Band Frankfurt 2005 Musikmesse Wrap UpApril 14, 2005 We had two separate booths this year, one for the guitar, bass and violin systems. The second booth was for our new Drum Mic Systems. Many drummers, drum manufacturers and drum dealers were blown away by the way the DM systems sound. At the guitar booth we had few artists as well doing demos and performances. Bent Heitzler played with David Becker, Ulli Bogershausen did solo performances, and Hans Hermann played his Stick equipped with B-Band system. We introduced the retrofit series preamps A7, A8, A9 and A10 that everyone has been waiting for. David Becker just released an album he recorded with Joe Diorio. We did an interview with David, look for it in the interviews section of our page. We had a german drummer Rolf Kilchling demoing the DM systems. He played his set with dymanic mics, B-Band DM without overheads and with overheads. Also he played with a bass player Bendt Heitzler and some +one tapes so we could really hear how the DM system sounds in action. Everyone agreed that the DM system sounded more natural, more dynamic and clearer than regular dynamic mic set. It also sits well with the mix when played with a bass player or a full band. Some sound engineers mentioned that they could leave the gates out when using DM systems since there is no bleed between the drums. Pictures from Musikmesse 2005 Frankfurt:
Musikmesse, Frankfurt 6-9th April, Booths 2.0 D65 and 3.1 G7314 March 2005 That's right! Two booths! The new booth at 3.0 D65 will introduce the exciting new B-Band DM series drum mic systems. The DM series includes the unique Drum Shell Transducer coupled with the DM series preamps - DM-S for snare, DM-T for toms and the DM-K for kick drum. These have been out on the road and they sound incredible! We'll have it all setup and ready for you to hear live continuous daily demonstrations given by Rolf Kilchling. Check out the 2005 catalog. And at this corner - 3.1 G73 - guitar and stringed instruments systems! See and hear all the B-Band classics plus the outstanding new A series retrofit guitar preamp designs. The A7, A8, A9 and A10 preamps are the perfect direct drop-in replacement for common old outdated preamps. Check out the 2005 catalog. Bassist Bernd Heitzler will be on hand giving demos and talking about his sound experience of the Statement and D1 double bass systems. Jazz guitarist David Becker will be joining Bernd for a few sessions. Ulli Bögershausen, the master guitar fingerpicker, will be at the booth Thursday for two performances.
2005 B-Band Catalog Now at the Download Page14 March 2005 Download the new catalog and see all the new stuff for 2005!
NAMM Anaheim 2005 January 20-23rd, Booth 1312 Hall E17 January 2005 B-Band will be displaying products at the NAMM show in Anaheim January 20-23rd. This is the best time to see what B-Band and electret film technology is all about. NEW PRODUCTS! We have lots of new products:
Visit us at booth 1314 in Hall E! 2004Online Store Anniversary Special!29 September 2004 The B-Band online store has been open for one year and to celebrate we have a very special offer for you out there in EU-land. The A1N-1470 bundle is an outstanding sound and price value. The AST 1470 pickup reveals the true sound of your guitar, or similar instrument, and is very easy to install at the bridge plate or soundboard. Coupled with the A1N preamp, that has a special contoured EQ setting only for the AST 1470, the tone is warm and responsive. This system is truly the best in its range. For bass players, the B-Band D1 double bass system offers all the spirit of the critically acclaimed Statement system. Because the easy-to-install three pickup system grabs all the sound from the bridge and the body, the resulting tone is complex and round, even at high volume levels. The D1 preamp has a special mix control the can set the balance of the bridge and body pickups for perfect response with bowed or finger styles. The anniversary special for the A1N-1470 or D1 system is 20 % off the regular online store price! Offer is good 29. September to 30. November 2004. Check the B-Band online store for details.
New Artist Interviews Section27 August 2004 First interview with Mr. 335, Larry Carlton. Pekka and Rob of B-Band, Inc. spent one afternoon with Larry. Larry talked about his current projects, gear and other cool stuff, like how he gets good tone live and in studio. Read Larry Carlton's interview.
NAMM Nashville Tennessee 2003 July 23-25th, booth 110620 July 2004 B-Band will be back in Nashville showing our pickups. This is the best time to see what B-Band and Electret film technology is all about. This is the last year the NAMM show will be in Nashville so if you live in the area be sure to come on out, next year NAMM will be in Indianapolis! We will have artist performances by Jerry Donahue! Jerry is a member of the Hellecasters and an amazing talent known for his amazing bends. Mr. Donahue is generally though of as a Tele player, but for these performances he is bringing out the Acoustic, so don't miss this rare opportunity to see Jerry show his remarkable skills on an acoustic guitar! Jerry Donahue performance schedule:
Stop by and see us at booth 1106!
Welcome to the European Union!25 May 2004 New EU states, added 1 May 2004, can now buy directly from the B-Band online store!
New XOM, A2.2, A6.2 Pages30 April 2004 Learn more about how the B-Band XOM process and the patented Electret Film Technology, that is used in every B-Band transducer, can reproduce the true unique voice of your instrument. XOM is now presented in A2.2, A4.2 and A6.2 preamps.
See B-Band! Booth 3.1 G73 Musikmesse Frankfurt, Germany 31 March - 3 April25 March 2004 We're back to the Musikmesse for the biggest music product show in Europe and we'll be delivering the goods! This is the best chance to check all the new B-Band products including:
Artist performances - we'll be presenting shows at our booth 3.1 G73 and at the Acoustic Village stage in Hall 3. Jerry Donahue, from the Hellecasters, will be performing at the B-Band booth 3.1 G73 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Jerry is known for his awesome electric guitar work and his acoustic performance is equally exciting. Ulli Bögershausen, the master of finger-style, will be at the booth daily and at the Acoustic Village stage Friday at 2:00 PM. David Becker is a poet of jazz guitar. His band, Tribune, has a new CD out and they are currently touring. Don't miss David - he'll be performing at the B-Band booth daily and at the Acoustic Village stage Wednesday at 5:00 PM and with Bernd Heitzler Thursday at 2:30 PM. Bernd Heitzler is a double bassist, composer and instructor of great style. He is writing, recording and performing with the Cecile Verny Quartet and the Bernd Heitzler Bass Trio. Bernd will be at the B-Band booth daily and performing at the Acoustic Village stage on Thursday at 2:30 PM with David Becker. Johann Herrmann is an eclectic guitarist. If you want to hear something different Johann has something great to offer. Check him out at the Acoustic Village stage Thursday 11:00 AM and Sunday 11:00 AM.
New Brochure Available for Download9 February 2004 Our fresh B-Band Transducer Systems for acoustic guitar brochure is ready to be downloaded from our download area. You can also obtain the printed version for free.
B-Band NAMM 2004 Wrap Up23 January 2004 With an army of lava lamps in B-Band colors we expanded on the theme form the 2003 Nashville show. Our new XOM (Cross Over Mix) Preamps were a big hit, the XOM technology is the next step in our quest to authentically amplify the unique voice of an acoustic instrument. The A4.2 preamps are shipping now and you owe it to your self to try one and hear just how amazing XOM is. We also had several artists stop by and some even performed in our booth! Johnny Hiland and Mac Wilson played two great shows that were enjoyed by everyone. Steve Trovato sat in and performed with Johnny Hiland for several songs that were outstanding, afterward Steve stayed around and played a set with Richard Smith that kept the crowd in place for over an hour. On the last day of the show John Stowell treated us to some sophisticated Jazz virtuosity. Pierre Bensusan, Justin King and Jerry Donahue also stopped in to say hi. Some of the artist performances and video of our display will be on our web site soon, for now you can check out some pictures from the show. B-Band would like to thank all the Dealers, OEM Customers and Artists who came by our booth and helped make the 2004 show the best in B-Band's history. NAMM 2004 videos:
NAMM 2004 pictures:
2003NAMM Anaheim California 2004 January 15-18th, booth 1314 hall E16 December 2003 B-Band will be displaying products at the NAMM show in Anaheim. This is the best time to see what B-Band and electret film technology is all about. NEW PRODUCTS! Several new products will be making their debut at the show
ARTIST PERFORMANCES! We will have artist performances by Johnny Hiland! Do not miss this opportunity to see blazing hybrid chicken pickin' by one of today's hottest players, Johnny blew everyone away at the show in Nashville, if you missed it this is you chance to see just how amazing he is! Johnny will be performing:
Stop by and visit us at booth 1314 in Hall E!
What's XOM? B-Band Introduces the Way to More Great Acoustic Tone27 November 2003 XOM will be introduced in two new models for 2004 - the A4.2 and A2.2. Read the press release.
New B-Band Download Information Here and Now27 November 2003 For those who like to know everything about B-Band we have the new B-Band A-series 2006 installation manual at the download page. Also, for you media types out there, we have added the Press Releases section at the download page. This goes hand in hand with the downloadable high resolution product images. Put two and two together and press only here.
2004 Models Revealed Here - Now!6 November 2003 The A4.2 is a exciting all-new dual input preamp with an exclusive new crossover mix for UST and AST. Shipping soon. See it and read more about B-Band A4.2. A3.2 is new for 2004 but it's SHIPPING NOW! It was an A3 but now has a new look and 4-band EQ! See it and read more about B-Band A3.2. There will be more news coming about other new products for 2004. Check here later.
B-Band Online Store Now Open for European Union (EU) Customers30 October 2003
B-Band Online Store Coming 31 October17 October 2003 The B-Band online store will open 31 October for European Union (EU) customers only. The store will offer secure Visa and Mastercard credit card purchases. Please check back at the opening date for more information.
New A1N-1470 AST Bundle for Acoustic Guitar18 August 2003 The B-Band A1N-1470 bundle is simply the best choice for the guitarist who wants remarkable sound quality, easy installation at a great value. By taking the popular B-Band A1 endpin preamp and rounding the sonic edges by adding a 6 dB notch at 180 Hz for the 1470 AST and packaging them together creates a system that will work with any acoustic guitar. The B-Band 1470 AST (Acoustic Soundboard Transducer), made of the same Emfit film as the B-Band UST, fits very easily at the bridge plate or soundboard of any guitar or similar instrument. The complete bundle consists of the A1N preamp, 1470 AST, 9-volt battery holder, all mounting hardware and instructions. Read more about B-Band A1N-1470.
NAMM Nashville Tennessee 2003 July 18-20th, Booth 11062 July 2003 B-Band will be displaying products at the NAMM show in Nashville. This is the best time to see what B-Band and Electret film technology is all about. We will be displaying some new products including the A1N-1470 AST package for Acoustic Guitar. We will have artist performances by Johnny Hiland! Do not miss this opportunity to see some blazing hybrid chicken pickin' by one of today's hottest players. Stop by and see us at booth 1106!
Larrivee Chooses B-Band28 March 2003 We are pleased to announce that Larrivee guitars is exclusively using B-Band pickups on their instruments. The new the B-Band A5 and A6 systems are exclusively available on Larrivee guitars. Two years of collaboration on design and technologies in a cooperative effort between B-Band and Larrivee Guitars has resulted in the production of the A5 and A6 preamps. A5 and A6 are state of the art, possessing natural and transparent sound, clarity and complete tonal versatility. The A5 and A6 faithfully reproduce the characteristic balance and tone that have made Larrivee guitars sought after by discriminating guitarists world wide. Read more.
B-Band at Musikmesse Frankfurt, Germany, Booth 3.1 G73 in the Acoustic Village, 5-9th March 200318 February 2003 Be sure to stop by the B-Band booth where we will introduce you to the new products for double bass and violin. The long-awaited B-Band D1 for double bass is coming. Using the experience from the B-Band Statement double bass system, the D1 has what it takes to make your bass sound huge without a huge price tag. The D1 system includes a three-transducer set, from the Statement double bass system, and combines it with a small active, 9-volt battery powered, preamp that is an all-in-one structure with the 6.3 mm / 1/4" output jack. The complete system mounts easily at the instrument. The all-new S1 violin system takes its strength from the B-Band's unique AST (Acoustic Soundboard Transducer) technology to reproduce the violin's voice accurately. The 1345 AST simply attaches to the violin's soundboard. The lightweight active preamp and output jack are all-in-one with a high quality chin-rest style clamp for easy installation. A small remote 9-volt battery box supplies power. The D1 and the S1 will start shipping June 2003. More information will be coming soon. We will also have the Statement, V.I.P.2 and the entire guitar product line, including the new A5 and A6 preamps, at the booth to see and hear. B-Band artists Ulli Bögershausen, Bernd Heitzler and Johannes M. Herrmann will be at the booth and be performing at the Acoustic Village stage across from the B-Band booth. Many fine guitar makers will be showing their instruments equipped with B-Band. Please visit Washburn; Yamaha; Larrivée; Lakewood; Furch; Stanford; Crafter; Morris; Tacoma; Simon and Patrick. We hope to see you there!
B-Band at NAMM 2003, 16-19th January, Booth 1314 Hall E4 January 2003 We welcome all who will be attending to stop by and see us. As always, we will be there to answer all your questions and have all the guitar systems loaded in instruments for you to try. Don't miss the various B-Band artists that will be performing at the booth. At the booth we will be introducing the all new B-Band A5 and A6 sidemount preamps. The single input A5 features a slider volume control, 4-band slider EQ, notch controls and phase button. The A6 has dual inputs, for UST and AST, slider volume control, 3-band slider EQ, slider mix control, notch controls, phase button and input gain controls for both inputs. While at the show, check out these fine manufacturers that will be displaying B-Band in their instruments: Washburn; Yamaha; Larrivee; Lakewood; Crafter; Tacoma; Morris; Simon and Patrick.
2002Novedad! Catalogo B-Band 2002 en Espanol9 November 2002 Novedad! Catalogo B-Band 2002 en espanol. (NEW! Spanish language B-Band 2002 catalog.)
1470 AST is for Classical and Flamenco Guitars Too!13 October 2002 Since the release of the 1470 AST (Acoustic Soundboard Transducer) there has been considerable interest about its use with classical and flamenco guitars. Originally designed for guitars with a bridge plate, the 1470 AST has now proven to work in classical and flamenco guitars too. All B-Band UST and AST transducers and preamps are compatible with classical and flamenco guitars. Recent revelations in our R&D department and reports from testers around the world have proved that the placement of the 1470 AST can be in a different area than where it would be placed for guitars with a bridge plate. For classical and flamenco guitars, placement of the 1470 AST can be parallel to the bracing close to the bridge area. Place the transducer parallel to the braces, in-between the bridge area and soundhole, at the soundboard underneath the "G" and "D" strings (inside the guitar). If you have any questions regarding the installation or operation of any B-Band product, please contact us or your nearest B-Band dealer.
Systems With Low Output Reported1 September 2002 We have had some reports of B-Band systems with low output. Though this has been a rare occurrence, there have been enough reports to warrant information to be posted. If you have come to this page, we assume that you already have a B-Band product. We thank you very much for your patronage. The following will explain the aspects of having a quality output level with a B-Band system. All of the components that make up a B-Band system are of the highest quality. Over the past years we have had an extremely high success rate of quality-reported defects are less than 0.5 %! If you are experiencing, what you think could be, low output from a B-Band system, the first thing that should be checked is the equipment you are using with the B-Band. It may be something other than the B-Band system itself. It is important that all the equipment is in good condition and that it is set up properly. Many times a simple adjustment is causing the low output, for example - not having the input gain set properly at the input of a mixer or amplifier. It also could be the condition of the hardware that interfaces the B-Band system to sound system, for example - a bad cable. If you are satisfied that your set up is correctly tuned and is in good condition then check the B-Band system itself. Check the battery. If the battery is low replace it with a fresh one. Check the expiration date to be sure. Use a high quality battery, it may cost a little more but for reliability and lasting power it's worth it. A2, A4, NF2 and Core99 preamps have special onboard input and output gain controls that if set properly will enhance the output. The A2 and Core99 preamps each have four mini switches inside on the circuit board. The A2 has one switch for a treble boost, one for voltage bias, a bass roll off switch and a switch for input gain control. At the Core99 there are two switches for hi and low pass filters for general tone control, a bass roll-off control, and a low / hi output switch. Please check the instruction manual for A2 or Core99 for more information on how to use these. A4 and NF2 preamps have input gain and bass roll-off controls. These are accessible with a small screwdriver through the back cover of the preamp. The A4 has two input gain controls, one for the UST and one for the AST. To set up, at first set the balance control at 6/6 (center) and make sure the main volume control is at a low setting but on so you can hear them. Set both input gain controls at full. Then the louder of the two inputs (you can check this by moving the balance control to the left and right) should be turned down to obtain the best balance. The NF2 has an input gain control for channel 2 (normally the AG-MIC channel) and a bass roll-off control. The gain should be set to full to start then turned down to set the balance with the UST. Set the bass roll-off at the highest point then after setting the gain, set the roll-off to taste. Please check the instruction manual for A4 or NF2 for more information on how to use these. If you are still experiencing low output after these inspections and procedures, it may be possible that you have a defective IC (op-amp) component in the preamp itself. In some very rare cases the transducer may be defective. These are defects that are covered by our twelve-month warranty to the original purchaser. We want that your experience with B-Band products to be both professional and pleasurable. If you have any questions, please contact us or the nearest B-Band dealer. Yours Sincerely,
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Larry Carlton Receives Grammy4 March 2002 All at B-Band would like to congratulate B-Band endorsee Larry Carlton and Steve Lukather for winning a Grammy for the Best Pop Instrumental Record of the Year - "No Substitutions - Live in Osaka" on the Favored Nations label.
Acoustic Guitar Players' Choise Awards 20026 January 2002 Let your voice be heard! A vote for B-Band is a vote for the future of better acoustic sound!
Top Tone Award Given to the B-Band Statement Double Bass System by Bass Player Magazine Editors31 January 2002
Musikmesse 2002, Frankfurt, Germany 13-17th March. Visit B-Band at Booth Number 3.1 G 734 March 2002 All are welcome to visit and demo the new 2002 products (1470 AST, A1, A2, A3 and A4) at the B-Band booth. This will be a special year at Musikmesse where we will be in a new hall right across from the Acoustic Village main performance stage. Many B-Band artists will be performing including Ulli Bögershausen, Bernd Heitzler, Michael Langer, and Johannes M. Herrmann. See you there!
New B-Band Products, Upgrades and Model Numbers to be Announced at Winter NAMM 2002 in Anaheim, January 12-20th, Booth #1314 Hall E11 January 2002 Introducing the new B-Band 1470 AST (Acoustic Soundboard Transducer). This new AST has been redeveloped with an improvement of the AST's own resonance frequency making for a unprecedented natural acoustic sound, even at high volume levels. A bigger pickup surface, 14mm X 70mm, also relates to the new model number. The new model 1470 AST will work with all B-Band preamps. The updated B-Band UST (undersaddle transducer), designated as the "4th Gen UST", has improved string balance, sound quality, and durability. All UST model numbers remain the same. B-Band's all new A1 acoustic guitar preamp's electronics are based on the B-Band Core99 endpin preamps. The unobtrusive A1 is a single input endpin preamp with direct frequency response and 20 dB of gain, built into a small tube housing that is one piece with the output jack. UST or AST transducers can be used with the A1. The B-Band A2 is a significantly changed Core99 endpin preamp, the original of the B-Band range. The two input A2 allows for an UST / AST combination: a new way for all of the instruments nuances to be reproduced. The A5 is the new flagship of B-Band onboard side-mount preamps. Raised from the beginning to give guitarists everything they need from their fingertips to their ears. The A5 provides two inputs, one for UST and one for AST, with individual gain controls at the front plate. Slide controls are used for the three-band EQ, UST / AST mix control and volume. The rotary Notch Depth and Notch Frequency controls are for feedback suppression. There is also a push-button phase control and a battery low LED indicator. A two-way output provides both mono mix and a separate AST signal. The A4 is an upgrade of the New2 Frontier preamp. The A4 is a two input preamp for a UST / AST combination with on-board mix control and the B-Band exclusive two-band sound enhancer. The B-Band A3 is an updated version of the 3Tone preamp. The A3's 3-band EQ's mid and treble controls affect higher frequencies more than before and also feature linear potentiometers for greater range. The A3 will accept either UST or AST transducers. Click here for the 2002 catalog (requires Adobe Reader).
2001Open Strings - The International Guitar Festival, Osnasbrück, Germany, September 29-30th, Booth #4617 September 2001 Two days of wonderful international guitar artists performing great music, enlightening guitar seminars presented by wonderful international guitar artists and music trades-people presenting internationally renowned product - including the wonderful B-Band transducer systems! This is a guitar event that really shouldn't be missed if your in the neighborhood! Click here for info.
Come See B-Band at the Tonder Festival, Denmark. The Largest Folk Festival in Scandinavia. July 23-26th.14 August 2001 Yes, the Tonder festival is a special place for folkies and the organizers expect 25,000 of them! B-Band will have a booth in the products tent at festival ground zero. Serious bands from around the globe will be performing folk, jazz and world music. Check here for info!
BMF, Birmingham, United Kingdom July 15-16th, Booth #1345 July 2001 The BMF (British Music Fair) is the biggest "all trade" show in the UK and B-Band will be there.
Hot Time in the (Music) City. Summer NAMM Nashville, July 20-22nd, Booth 11095 July 2001 Summer time is Namm Nashville time and B-Band will be there - booth #1109. Like always, we will some surprises, great performances and new gear! Hope to meet you there! More info: www.namm.com
B-Band Goes to the Göteborg Guitar Show April 21-22nd 200110 April 2001 Come see, and try, the all-new 2150 / AST acoustic soundboard transducer system plus all the rest of the B-Band product range. Eriksbergshallen Göteborg, Sweden.
B-Band AST (Acoustic Soundboard Transducer)2001 B-Band has again come up with a novel and great sounding product. A breakthrough with B-Band transducer technology has made possible the use of B-Band's exclusive electret film as an acoustic soundboard transducer (AST). The B-Band* AST's delivered sound is very microphone-like. It is highly defined and balanced capturing the wood of the instrument without sounding boxy or being overly prone to feedback. Its round active area attaches with harmless putty to the guitar's bridge plate or top. This makes installation very easy and quick. String balance is always even. Like the B-Band under saddle transducers, the AST is an ultra thin, flexible and rugged constant sandwich structure all the way to the preamp. Connection to the preamp is an easy "plug in" without soldering. (* patented, patents pending) Read more about B-Band AST
Washburn International Introduces the New NV 100 Guitar Equipped with B-Band24 February 2001 The NV guitars are a result of skilled engineering applied to traditional materials to create the ultimate in professional-level acoustic guitars. They have no rival for live stage performances or studio use.... read more.
New B-Band 2001 Brochure Now Available12 February 2001 Subscribe the new 2001 brochure by contacting us or download here in PDF format.
New Guitars With B-Band as Original Equipment Unvailed at Musikmesse 20012001 Yamaha Musical Instruments presented six nylon guitars equipped with B-Band transducers. New products introduced at the Musikmesse show were the FPX-300N, GCX31C, APX-5NA and APX-9NA guitars. This is an addition to the already equipped CGX171CC and CGX111SC model guitars that Yamaha offers. Website. Lakewood Guitars premiered their new M-1 classic nylon string cutaway at their booth. This appeared as our March guitar of the month. Lakewood Guitars website. Simon and Patrick Guitars supplies all their electro-acoustics with B-Band as presented at the show by their German distributor Pro Arte. By the way, Pro Arte also has an exclusive line of guitars called Stanford that uses B-Band (exclusively!). Tacoma Guitars, Ibanez Guitars, Crafter Guitars, Furch Guitars, Stevens Guitars were also seen showing instruments fitted with B-Bands. |
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