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Crank the Bar Scene up to 11 With the RiffMaster Pro(TM) Amplifier System for Guitar-Based Music Videogames From ArtGuitar, LLC and Peavey Electronics Corp.
A Complete State of the Art Speaker System and Guitar Controller Bundle to Enhance Videogame Tournaments; Sold Exclusively at www.ArtGuitar.com
| Quelle: ArtGuitar
NIWOT, CO--(Marketwire - December 18, 2007) - ArtGuitar®, a leading designer of custom
graphics for electric and acoustic guitars, along with Peavey®
Electronics, announced today plans to release the RiffMaster Pro™
bundle, a complete speaker system and guitar controller package designed to
improve the experience of guitar-based music videogame tournaments in bars
and nightclubs. The system will debut at the CES show in Las Vegas January
7-10.
Exclusively available at www.artguitar.com, the RiffMaster Pro features a
fully functional PA system powered by Peavey, the world's largest
manufacturer of musical instruments and professional sound equipment, along
with two limited edition AG RiffMaster™ Guitar Controllers.
"Peavey Electronics is the leading designer of professional speaker systems
and we're happy to partner with them to offer a quality unit that amplifies
the videogame rock experience for gamers and musicians alike," stated Steve
Spurgeon, CEO of ArtGuitar. "The RiffMaster Pro can also be used to plug
in real instruments giving bar owners a unique way to attract consumers to
their establishment."
The Peavey speaker combination includes four 10" high output power speakers
and two tweeter drivers within a 412 stack exterior design. The enclosure
also features a "through" connection to allow for additional extension
speakers to be added. The head unit, designed to be positioned above the
frame, is intended to hold a gaming console and creates a high output
quality sound when used with music-based videogames. Also included in the
bundle, is a quality Peavey microphone and two AG RiffMaster Guitar
Controllers from ArtGuitar to provide the most authentic interaction with
music videogame tournaments.
"This complete bar and nightclub tournament speaker system offers a unique
alternative to conventional karaoke," stated Jim Beaugez, marketing
communications director of Peavey Electronics. "And the quality AG
RiffMaster Guitar Controllers are sure to create a gaming experience that
bar goers will be lining up to experience."
The limited edition AG RiffMaster Guitar Controllers included in the bundle
are genuine life-size Peavey guitars modified for play with guitar-based
music videogames on the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system.
Choose from 17 different designs featuring legendary rock bands Megadeth,
Ozzy Osbourne, KISS, Pantera and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
To order the RiffMaster Pro or to learn more about ArtGuitar please visit
www.ArtGuitar.com.
About ArtGuitar®:
ArtGuitar, based in Niwot, CO, specializes in custom artwork for electric
and acoustic guitars. Its patented process uses a quality paint finish to
lay original images onto each guitar, transforming the instrument into a
true masterpiece. ArtGuitar designs are currently available for customized
guitars from Peavey®, Fender and Gibson. The company also pioneered the
world's first videogame guitar controller crafted from a genuine guitar
with the introduction of the limited edition AG RiffMaster™ Guitar
Controller. To learn more about ArtGuitar® or its products please visit:
http://www.artguitar.com.
About Peavey® Electronics:
Founded in 1965, Peavey® is one of the world's largest manufacturers of
musical instruments and professional sound equipment. Peavey has earned
more than 180 patents and produces more than 2,000 products, which are
distributed throughout the United States and to 136 other countries.
Peavey® revolutionized guitar-making in the 1970s with the first guitar
built using CNC computer-controlled machinery, which bridged the gap
between the vintage and modern eras in guitar-making. At the new
www.PeaveyCustomShop.com, musicians can now personalize their guitars with
any JPEG image or graphic, and also choose from more than 16 million color
and feature options. To find out more, visit www.peavey.com.