Guitar Gear Gems: Artificial Blonde, Danelectro Baritones & more
Signature vibrato, Longhorn Baritones and the Fender Mod Shop expands availablity outside the US
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Guitar Gear Gems takes a look at the new JHS Artificial Blonde, dual vibrato effect, Then we head over to check out the latest Danelectro Baritone Longhorn model and finally, we check out the latest update to the Fender Mod Shop.
JHS Artificial Blonde
JHS Pedals has teamed up with Madison Cunningham and announced her new signature Artificial Blonde vibrato pedal. The pedal features two sets of Speed and Depth knobs, these can be toggled between via the pedal’s right footswitch. Then it has global Volume and EQ knobs, plus an on/off footswitch.
This is also a stereo effect and therefore it should give a unique 3D stereo soundscape. Though, you can also run it in mono if you prefer.
JHS Artificial Blonde vibrato pedal · Source: JHS Pedals
JHS Emperor
The effect was based on the JHS Emperor Chorus/Vibrato, which is now on V2 *. An effect that Cunnigham used as her signature tone. Josh Scott then built her a custom model with these two switchable settings.
Blonde? Prototype · Source: JHS Pedals
The prototype called Blonde? was toured live and this design has now been formally released as the Artificial Blonde. The official video below tells the story and shows off the latest signature pedal from JHS.
MSRP – USD 249 / EUR 329 *
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Danelectro Baritone Longhorn
The Danelectro Baritone Longhorn model has a hardwood top with a plywood body. It is powered by a pair of high-output lipstick single-coil pickups. Finally, it has a maple neck with a 14” radius fingerboard and a 29.72” scale length.
Danelectro Baritone Longhorn Copper Burst and Silver Burst · Source: Danelectro
Burst Finishes
They come with an adjustable metal six-saddle bridge and an aluminium nut. The metal bridge is an update over the previous incarnations and should make them a lot more stable.
Danelectro Baritone Longhorn · Source: Danelectro
This latest baritone model is offered in Copper Burst and Silver Burst finishes.
MSRP – USD 569 / EUR 599 *
Fender Mod Shop
Finally, the latest news for the Fender Mod Shop is that it is now available outside of the USA at last. First unveiled back in 2016, the Mod Shop is now available in the UK, Germany and France.
Fender Mod Shop · Source: Fender
Currently, there are over 70,000 combinations of guitar designs/styles and finishes on offer. These include variations on the popular Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster and Jaguar. Along with the Precision Bass and Jazz Bass.
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JHS pedals are too expensive. I can always find something that sounds better for less.
I guess paying their staff a real wage is part of their cost. If musicians want high-quality builds, made in the USA by hand then it will no doubt push the prices up. Sounding better will no doubt be subjective, so that argument is always going to stand.
Tell me you’re not familiar with JHS pedals without telling me you’re not familiar with JHS pedals. They have pedals at various price points including the 3 series which are all $99 which is astounding for made in the USA pedals.
I’m not trying to save the US job market, I’m just looking for a pedal at a reasonable price that doesn’t sound boring.
I get that. I just sometimes think we take prices for granted with music equipment and don’t always factor in a living wage for the people that create them. I’m just as guilty of that, so not preaching, just trying to argue for both sides of the equation.
Your friend Uli has lots of pedals made for people just like you.