NAMM 2020: DUNLOP RELEASES FOR WINTER NAMM 2020 – IN STORES FEBRUARY

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MXR® Timmy® Overdrive

The MXR Timmy Overdrive provides a huge, responsive range of gritty and textured tones that enhance the sound of your rig while preserving its fundamental character—and in an MXR mini housing, this pedal will free up some serious pedalboard space. It’s based on a design created by veteran pedal builder Paul Cochrane that’s widely celebrated among high level pros, from first-call Nashville session player Kenny Greenberg to first call L.A. player Lyle Workman to rockstar Brad Whitford. When Paul decided to bring his pedal to a wider audience, he chose to work with the MXR design team. “It’s an honor to work with MXR,” Paul says. “My first ever pedal was a Phase 90.”

Thanks to Paul’s inventive implementation of clipping options and tone controls, this pedal is a working guitar player’s dream come true. The Clip switch provides three different clipping styles that cover a multitude of playing situations, whether you need an always-on sound that’s big and bold with a ton of headroom to slam the front end of your amp, a more compressed and saturated sound for fat, gnarly chords, or anything in between. The Bass and Treble controls offer further refinement of your sonic profile. Firstly, they’re cut-only, keeping the character of your signal intact and making it super easy to dial in a clean boost. Secondly, Paul wired the Bass control to affect your pre-OD signal so that you can your maintain low end at lower Gain settings and the Treble control to affect your post-OD signal so that you can adjust the top end to keep dirty settings smooth and musical.

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Finally, the MXR design team worked closely with Paul to select an op-amp that perfectly complements his expertly crafted design. They landed on the LF353, a trusty component well-respected by Dunlop engineers for providing high output, high gain, and hi-fi signal delivery. The resulting MXR Timmy Overdrive is a professional-grade must-have for players who want sweet, harmonic breakup that responds to playing dynamics and maintains the personality of your rig at a fraction of the size of a standard pedal.

  • Designed with veteran Nashville pedal builder Paul Cochrane
  • Provides a huge range of overdrive tones in an MXR mini housing
  • Preserves the fundamental character of your guitar rig
  • Choose from three different clipping styles to cover a multitude of situations
  • Dial-in a big, bold sound that’s always on, a supersaturated sound for fat chords, and more
  • Refine your sonic profile with ingeniously configured Bass and Treble controls
  • A working guitar player’s dream come true

Street: $129.99

MSRP: $185.70

MXR® Octavio® Fuzz

Made famous by Jimi Hendrix, the Octavio Fuzz and its touch-responsive octave-up saturation continue to be employed by modern players, from straight-up rockers to low ’n’ slow doomsayers. For the first time ever, that iconic effect has joined the MXR standard line. The layout is as simple as it ever has been—just set the Output and Fuzz controls to your desired volume and intensity, and allow your picking and plucking dynamics to coax out the pedal’s legendarily searing, synth-like tones.

Explore the furthest reaches of silicon saturation in a trusted vessel. Get yourself an MXR Octavio Fuzz.

  • The classic effect made famous by Jimi Hendrix now comes in a pedalboard-friendly MXR housing
  • Simple two-control interface coaxes out legendarily searing, synth-like tones
  • Convenient on/bypass LED and AC power jack for modern players

Street: $129.99

MSRP: $185.70

MXR® Dookie DrivePedal

Billie Joe Armstrong’s guitar tone on Green Day’s groundbreaking album Dookie sounded dirty and punchy with the perfect amount of articulation to express the musicality of his fast, melodic riffs. He got that sound by running his signal through two heavily modified amplifiers—one scooped with a ton of gain and the other with a well-defined midrange. When it came time to mix the record, the band blended the two signals together in different ratios to match the vibe of each track.

The MXR Dookie Drive Pedal captures the sound of both the amps used on that record in a single pedal so that you can dial in your own variations of the famous Dookie sound. We borrowed the amps themselves so that the MXR team could carefully analyze all the sonic qualities that make them sound so darn good. After much analysis and A/B testing, our engineers rebuilt the amps from scratch in pedal circuit form and fit them into a single housing. The High Gain and Crunch Gain sections each have their own controls, while the Blend control allows you to mix them together just like Green Day did in the studio. If you want some extra scoop in the midrange of the overall output signal, just hit the Scoop switch.

The Dookie Drive isn’t just for Green Day fans—this totally unique pedal provides a full harmonic range of overdriven tones for a playing experience that is full of depth and dimension.

To celebrate the launch of Green Day’s eclectic thirteenth studio album “Father of All…”, this special limited edition version of the pedal features the album cover’s rainbow-upchucking unicorn over a brushed aluminum housing. In the words of Billie Joe: “Nothing says f*** you like a unicorn.”

  • Get the dirty, punchy overdrive sound that Billie Joe Armstrong used on Green Day’s Dookie
  • Captures the tones of both of Billie Joe’s custom amplifiers in a single pedal
  • High Gain section supplies tons of scooped gain
  • Crunch Gain section serves up a well-defined midrange
  • Blend the two sounds together just like Green Day did in the studio
  • Unique circuit design built from the ground up by the award-winning MXR team
  • Special edition artwork celebrates the release of Green Day’s “The Father of All…” record, featuring the album cover’s unicorn over brushed aluminum housing

Street: $189.99

MSRP: $271.41

MXR® ThumpBass Preamp

The MXR Thump Bass Preamp is a tone-sweetening, signal-boosting, and altogether groove-enhancing machine. This pedal was conceived when the MXR design team and our in-house bass players discovered that the Echoplex® Preamp’s sonic secret sauce made for just as delectable a pairing with bass as it does with guitar. Using that circuitry as a foundation, the MXR team added a simple yet potent tone-shaping interface so that you can dial in the perfect bass sound for the stage and the studio.

Crafting the sound you need is easy. The Echoplex Preamp circuit conditions your signal with a carefully balanced EQ profile, and this pedal’s tone controls let you take it from there. The Treble and Bass knobs cut or boost frequencies at 8 kHz and 40 Hz respectively, while the Mid knob cuts or boosts the midrange as set by the Frequency knob, from 250 Hz to 1 kHz. This range of frequencies was selected to give players maximum flexibility and minimal fuss when refining their bass signal.

Whether you need to punch up a solo, boost your signal in a live mix, or sculpt more edge into the sound of a passive bass, the Thump Bass Preamp packs incredible versatility into an MXR mini housing.

  • All the tone-sweetening versatility bass players need in an MXR mini housing
  • Combines the Echoplex Preamp with a three-band EQ and mid-frequency adjustment
  • Punch up a solo, boost your live signal, or sculpt a more aggressive edge onto a passive sound

Street: $129.99

MSRP: $185.70

Cry Baby® Q ZoneFixed Wah

Now you can get the rich, resonant vocality of a fixed-position Cry Baby Wah in a standard pedal box. With this reissue Cry Baby Q Zone Fixed Wah, there’s no need to mess around with the rocker and try to listen for the sweet spot every time you go onstage. Like the Cry Baby 95Q Wah, this pedal allows you to boost your effect signal and adjust the bandpass shape from wide to narrow with the Volume and Q Zone controls respectively. The Peak control acts like the rocker pot of a wah pedal, setting the frequency center of the effect exactly where you want it so that you don’t have worry about bumping the rocker and losing your position. Find your sweet spot and start jamming.

  • Get the sound of a fixed wah without the rocker
  • The richly resonant secret weapon sound of many a guitar player
  • Simple control interface allows for adjustment of boost, bandpass shape, and frequency center
  • Dial in your sound and start playing without worrying about accidentally moving a rocker

Street: $149.99

MSRP: $214.27

 

Way Huge® SmallsSwollen Pickle® Jumbo Fuzz

The Way Huge Smalls Swollen Pickle Jumbo Fuzz concentrates all the potent flavors of its predecessors into a super pedalboard-friendly housing with a simpler interface so that you can plug in and serve up savory saturation in no time at all. Use the Loudness, Sustain, and Filter controls to season your sound to taste. For further customization of your delicious dish, flip the Scoop switch to carve out the mids for power chords that sound huge, and use the Crunch switch to toggle compression intensity. Flipping both switches down delivers the classic three-knob Swollen Pickle setup. In its condensed form, the Swollen Pickle Jumbo Fuzz is no less potent—it still has more fuzz than a moldy peach!

  • Super saturated Swollen Pickle Fuzz in a more pedalboard-friendly form than ever
  • Toggle midrange scoop or compression intensity with the flip of a switch
  • Dial in a potent fuzz sound in no time with a simple three-knob interface

Street: $129.99

MSRP: $185.70

John Petrucci Trinity Pick

Take charge of your technique with the JP Trinity Pick. We started with the Jazz III’s size for its lightning fast maneuverability, and we added the shoulder contours of the Flow Pick for their excellent handling. For even greater control, we broadened the back end of the pick to create a small triangle—perfect for choking up nice and tight. The resulting pick offers an entirely new playing experience that’s smoother, faster, and more disciplined than ever.

“This pick has helped me reach new levels of speed and accuracy,” John says. “The quick-release edges allow me to execute difficult, complex licks with ease, and the three-sided shape provides superior handling. The rigid Ultex® material makes for an incredibly smooth attack and a noticeably fuller and sweeter tone.”

  • Combines Jazz III Pick size and maneuverability with Flow Pick geometry
  • Custom three-sided shape provides superior handling
  • Ultex provides a smooth attack and bright, articulate tone

MSRP: $9.99, 6 picks

 

John Petrucci Pick Variety Pack

“Working alongside Jimmy Dunlop and his incredible team, we have developed a series of 4 extraordinary picks that expand on the Jazz III shape based on my own needs and desires as a touring and recording artist: the JP Jazz III Pick, the JP Primetone® Pick, the JP Flow® Pick, and the JP Trinity Pick.” –John Petrucci

  • Collects all 4 of John Petrucci’s signature DunlopPicks
  • Each pick expands on the iconic Jazz III shape to suit John’s touring and recording needs
  • Includes a total of six picks per pack: JP Jazz III Pick (1), JP Primetone® Pick (1 black, 1 ox blood), JP Flow® Pick (1), and the all-new JP Trinity Pick (2)

MSRP: $9.99, 6 Picks

 

Jimi Hendrix™ ’69 Psych Series Picks

Fifty years ago, Jimi Hendrix closed out a historic festival with an epic two-hour set that included his famous psychedelic rendition of the national anthem. These 6 Genuine Celluloid Picks commemorate that momentous event with with super trippy artwork from award-winning UK-based design crüe ILOVEDUST.

  • Commemorates historic Jimi Hendrix performance
  • 6 Genuine Celluloid Picks
  • Featuring the super trippy artwork of award-winning UK-based design crüe ILOVEDUST

MSRP: $14.56, 6 Picks

 

Hetfields White Fang Pick Tin

As one of the greatest riff masters of all time, James Hetfield needs gear that performs as monstrously as he does—picks included. When he came to Dunlop looking for a pick to meet his high standards, we worked closely with him to create a solution that keeps up with and even enhances his performance.

We used the Flow Standard Pick 1.0mm as our starting point. The thrash titan put it through a full battery of tests on the road and came back to us with the tweaks and adjustments he needed to make it just right. First, we incorporated the Black Fang Pick’s blended beveled edges for a super snappy attack that rings out with bright articulation, ensuring that every note and chord makes an impact through all that speed and gain. Next, we made it a bit heavier, going to 1.14mm—not normally available in the standard Flow Pick line—for the perfect balance between mass and articulation. Lastly, we enhanced the grip, creating a custom pattern so that the pick stays put when Hetfield digs in.

“The White Fang Pick has amazing grip when sweating from heavy riffing, and a smaller profile to go faster,” he says. “Plus, the white is easier to see when they get thrown into the crowd.”

  • Combines the specially engineered shape of Flow Picks with Hetfield’s Black Fang Pick
  • Small profile and low profile grip provide superior control
  • Blended beveled edge allows pick to glide across strings
  • Wide angle and sharp tip focus attack
  • Perfect for Hetfield’s hard-charging riffs

MSRP: $14.56, 6 Picks

 

Gator Grip® Jazz III Pick

Gator Grip Picks feature a matte surface for a tight, nonslip grip and a molded, beveled edge for a fast attack and a soft release. Gator Grip Jazz III Picks combine all of the above qualities with the speed and precision of the Jazz III shape for a smoother playing experience and a more articulate tone.

  • Matte surface provides tight, nonslip grip
  • Molded, beveled edge provides smooth attack and soft release
  • Jazz III shape provides speed and precision

MSRP: $4.65, 6 Picks

 

Flow® Standard Picks Now Available in 1.14mm

Flow Picks add thickness and volume to each note you play while allowing every pick-stroke to fall smoothly and effortlessly from your strings. Thanks to our highly toneful and durable Ultex® material, Flow Picks project rich, powerful overtones, and their uniform bevel makes playing a breeze. A low-profile grip provides just the right amount of control without getting in the way. Now available in gauge 1.14mm.

  • Project rich, powerful notes
  • Beveled edge for quick string-release
  • Low-profile grip
  • Made from Ultex
  • Now available in 1.14mm in addition to.73mm, .88mm, 1.0mm, 1.5mm, and 2.0mm gauges

MSRP: $6.59, 6 Picks

 

System 65Complete Setup and String Change Kits for Guitar and Bass

In 2020, we’re releasing the System 65 Complete Setup and String Change Kits, each available for both guitar and bass players.

The Complete Setup Kits have everything you need to keep your instrument in top playing shape, whether you’re doing a quick string change or a complete setup: a Gig Light, Micro Fret Cloth, Fret Collars, String Cutters, Screwdriver, Formula 65™ Cleaner-Polish, Superlube® Gel Pen, String Action Gauge, Microfiber Polish Cloth, Multi-Tool, and Stringwinder.

The String Change Kits have everything you need for a quick and easy string change: a String Cutter, a Stringwinder, a Multi-Tool for tweaks, and a Superlube® Gel Pen to help stay in tune.

The System 65 Tools line offers all the workbench and gig bag essentials. Whether you need to adjust something on the fly or have the time for a full setup, System 65 Tools give you what you need to get the best playing experience from your instrument.

Complete Setup Kits ($79.99 street/$119.95 MSRP) include:

  • DGT01 Gig Light
  • 5410 Fret Polish Cloth
  • DGT05 Fret Collars
  • DGT07 String Cutter
  • DGT06 Screwdriver
  • 651 Formula 65™ Cleaner-Polish
  • 6567 Superlube® Gel Pen
  • DGT04 String Action Gauge
  • 5435 Microfiber Polish Cloth
  • DGT02 Multi-Tool
  • 114SI (Guitar) or 115SI (Bass) Stringwinder
  • DGT03 Uni-Wrench
  • High quality, durable hard-shell EVA case with soft spandex covering

String Change Kits ($39.99 street/$60.81 MSRP) include:

  • DGT07 String Cutter
  • 114SI (Guitar) or 115SI (Bass) Stringwinder
  • DGT02 Multi-Tool
  • 6567 Superlube® Gel Pen
  • High quality, durable hard-shell EVA case with soft spandex covering

 

Jimi Hendrix 69 Psych Series Straps

Fifty years ago, Jimi Hendrix closed out a historic festival with an epic two-hour set that included his famous psychedelic rendition of the national anthem. These 2.5″-wide straps commemorate that momentous event with high quality jacquard fabric emblazoned with super trippy artwork from award-winning UK-based design crüe ILOVEDUST.

  • Commemorates historic Jimi Hendrix performance
  • High quality jacquard fabric
  • Featuring the super trippy artwork of award-winning UK-based design crüe ILOVEDUST

MSRP: $46.99

 

Designer Jacquard Straps

Designer Jacquard Straps are made from comfortable, high quality Jacquard-woven fabric and feature vibrant, colorful patterns designed by our own in-house artists. Each strap is pulltested to 200 pounds and has genuine leather ends designed for use with or without the Straplok Retainer System.

For 2020, we’ve added six stylish new designs to the lineup.

  • High quality jacquard fabric
  • Vibrant, colorful patterns designed by Dunlop’s own in-house artists
  • Genuine leather ends

MSRP: $39.00

 

BMF Leather Tri-Glide Strap

The BMF Tri-Glide Strap allows for quick adjustment on the fly thanks to its tri-glide adjuster—just slide it up or down the strap to find your desired length, and you’re ready to hit the next song. Like all BMF Leather Straps, this 2.5’’ strap is designed with soft, luxurious leather that sits comfortably on the shoulder, breaks in fast, and provides a lifetime of use.

  • Adjust on the fly with a sliding tri-glide adjuster
  • Made from soft, luxurious leather
  • Sits comfortably on the shoulder and breaks in fast
  • 5” width

MSRP: $79.99

GGM Staff

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