News: Fishman

Andover, MA–Funk legend Bootsy Collins has incorporated Fishman’s Fission Bass Powerchord FX Pedal into his effects rig and is using it on tour and in the studio.

Asked about Fission, Bootsy commented, “I love it when the band is playing a power riff together with stacked harmonies, add 5ths & octaves, man, it doesn't get any funkier. Now the next best thing is playing by myself with the Fission Bass Powerchord FX pedal. It makes me feel like I am playing with my band in the upper room standing in the balcony of your mind. Feel the power of the One and check it out today baba!”

Using Fission’s intuitive set of controls and footswitches, four unique voicings pitch-shifted above the root note can be combined to produce power chords or octave-up effects, which make it ideal for Collins's one-of-a-kind style.

Four footswitch LEDs provide visible indication of the selected harmony. When the effect is off, the LEDs dim, which make it easy to set up a harmony before playing the chord. Fission Bass also offers an adjustable noise gate, overdrive, tone and effect level. Available voicings are: Octave up, Octave up with 5th above, Octave up with 4th above, or octave / 5th / octave above. This power-effect combo provides expressive creative control over anything from subtle octaves to thick, grinding effects that even your guitar  player will envy.

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Andover, MA––A mainstay of Fishman’s OEM product line, the Presys+ Onboard Preamp System is now available to consumers as well.

Fishman Presys preamp systems have become a popular choice with leading manufacturers since their introduction in 2008 and are currently used in guitars by Martin, Fender, Washburn, Wechter, Vintage, Cort and more.

The Presys+ system provides maximum control and performance in a small, unobtrusive format. It features Volume, Bass, Mid and Treble controls, a Phase switch, and a built-in tuner with LED display.
 
Delivering exceptional sound and quality at a cost-effective price, the system’s pre-wired Fishman Sonicore pickup is designed for solder-free, plug and play installation.

Presys+ also includes a low battery indicator, low profile control knobs and a unique pivot design for easy access to the battery compartment.

MSRP: $242.93
Street: $179.95

For more information about Fishman, go to www.fishman.com.
 

Andover,  MA––Introduced at Summer NAMM 2011, the new Loudbox Artist represents a  significant design evolution of the award-winning Loudbox 100 that packs  more power and features into an exceptionally lightweight and portable  package. The new amplifier will share the same brown and cream look as  the successful Loudbox Mini.

 
Featuring 120 watts of clean, bi-amplified acoustic power, the Loudbox  Artist includes two versatile input channels with critically-acclaimed  Fishman tone, precision feedback-fighting controls, and a new dual  effects section that make it the ultimate portable acoustic instrument  amplifier for the serious musician.
 
Built-in Reverb, Chorus, Flanger, Delay, Echo, and Slap Echo effects are  also controllable. Other Loudbox Artist features include two  mic/instrument channels with combo 1/4” and XLR inputs, plus 3-band EQ  and notch-filter feedback controls. A new dual digital effects section  includes independent channel effects level and on/off control.
 
1/4” and 1/8” auxiliary stereo inputs with level control allow for  backing tracks or set-break music. Additional flexibility is provided by  a balanced XLR Mix D.I. output plus D.I. outputs on each input channel.  A Channel Mute allows the user to silence both input channels, while a  headphone output enables private practice. A foot switch input is also  provided for the remote muting of Input Channels or Chorus, Flanger,  & Slap Echo effects.
 
Other Artist features include and Input gain control with 10dB pad and  clip indicator, a dedicated effects loop on each channel and 24V phantom  power for condenser mics.
 
The Loudbox Artist will have a street price under $500.00 and will be available in October.
 
List price:  $769.15
Street Price:  $499.95
 
For more about Fishman, call 978.988.9199 or click to www.fishman.com <http://www.fishman.com/> .

Andover, MA– The new Fission Bass Powerchord FX Pedal, which lets any bassist increase the power and complexity of their sound by adding stacked harmonies over their bass lines, is now shipping.

In fact, leading bassists Bootsy Collins and T.M. Stevens received early samples of the groundbreaking Fission pedal and have already incorporated it into their rigs.

Through Fission’s intuitive set of controls and footswitches, four unique voicings pitch-shifted above the root note can be combined to produce power chords or octave-up effects.

Four footswitch LEDs provide visible indication of the selected harmony. When the effect is off, the LEDs dim, which make it easy to set up a harmony before playing the chord. Fission Bass also offers an adjustable noise gate, overdrive, tone and effect level. Available voicings are: Octave up, Octave up with 5th above, Octave up with 4th above, or octave / 5th / octave above. This  power-effect combo provides expressive creative control over anything from subtle octaves to thick, grinding effects that even your guitar player will  envy.

Housed in a lightweight, sturdy metal enclosure, Fission Bass uses state-of-the-art 32-bit signal processing and 24-bit audio conversion and is 9V battery-powered (or use optional Fishman 910-R AC adapter). Its monophonic input accepts a wide range of pickups. The mix output is perfect for single amp operation and the effect-only output can be used to route the power chords into an electric guitar amp.

MSRP: $430.69
Street: $279.95

For more about Fishman, call 978.988.9199 or click to http://www.fishman.com.

A total redesign, the new Fishman website goes live today with an array of new media and features designed to provide the best user experience.

According to Tracy Hoeft, head of GURUZ Media and designer for the new site, Fishman.com is designed "so that viewers can find product as quickly as possible with a wider variety of content types such as video, social media like Twitter and Facebook, plus YouTube. It takes full advantage of what can be done online technically.

"We're also expanding the Fishman Artist section," Tracy continues, "with a better connection to each one and their social media sites so viewers can learn more about them and why they play Fishman.

"One of the more game-changing aspects of the site is the 'Fishman-Equipped' section that will feature all of the different instruments that use Fishman systems. And it will provide Fishman's OEM partners with the opportunity to have their new products and technologies featured. We've never seen anyone do this before."

Asked about the new site, Fishman Director of Marketing Chris DeMaria said, "We're happy to mark our 30th Anniversary year with a brand new website that will greatly improve our awareness with the consumer, dealers and OEM partners."

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Destined to be one of Fishman’s most popular product introductions due to its compact size, 60 watt power output and cost-effective pricing ($299 - street), the Loudbox Mini amp began shipping September 1.

Weighing in at a mere 20lbs., the Mini is the company’s lightest and most portable amp to date, delivering the tonal quality that has made the Fishman brand the standard for truly exceptional acoustic sound.

Equipped with two channels and Fishman’s legendary preamp and tone control designs, the Mini also includes high-quality digital reverb and chorus for the instrument channel, and reverb for the microphone channel. The Loudbox Mini also features an MP3 input and balanced XLR D.I. output, a must for jamming with others and recording your performances.

Loudbox Mini is housed in an attractive and elegant chocolate brown textured tolex enclosure with brown grille cloth and beige faceplate.

Commenting on the Loudbox Mini, Fishman VP of Retail Sales Scott Lombardo said, “We’ve had an exceptional amount of pre-orders for the Loudbox Mini and look forward to setting new sales benchmarks with what is a truly innovative product. Larry Fishman and the entire R&D department really hit the mark with this one.”

The new Loudbox Mini lists for $459.95 with a recommended street price of $299.95

For more information about Fishman Acoustic Amplification, call 978.988.9199 or click to www.fishman.com.

Embodying the latest evolution of Fishman’s popular line of acoustic instrument amplifiers, the rugged new Loudbox Mini weighs in at a mere 20lbs but delivers 60 watts of clean, balanced Fishman sound in a handsome, cost-conscious package.

Fishman’s lightest and most portable amp to date, the Loudbox Mini delivers the tonal quality that has made the Fishman brand the standard for truly exceptional acoustic sound.

Equipped with two channels and Fishman’s legendary preamp and tone control designs, the Mini also includes high-quality digital reverb and chorus for the instrument channel, and reverb for the microphone channel. The Loudbox Mini also features an MP3 input and balanced XLR D.I. output, a must for jamming with others and recording your performances.

The Instrument channel features include 3-band EQ with low, mid, high tone controls; a Reverb level control; dual-function Chorus and a feedback-fighting Phase switch; a ¼” input for active and passive pickups along with a 1/8” auxiliary input; a D.I. output and a balanced XLR output. The Microphone Channel features an XLR input for dynamic mics; 2-band EQ with low & high tone controls and a Reverb level control.

Loudbox Mini is housed in an attractive and elegant chocolate brown textured tolex enclosure with brown grille cloth and beige faceplate.

Best of all, the new Loudbox Mini lists for an incredibly affordable $459.95 with a recommended street price of $299.95

For more information about Fishman Acoustic Amplification, call 978.988.9199 or click to www.fishman.com.