Nuno video interview and competition in Guitarist

Guitarist magazine this month features a video interview with Randall and Washburn signature artist Nuno Bettencourt.

Nuno signs the competition prize N2

Photo © Martin Holmes / Guitarist 2010

Guitarist caught up with Nuno backstage in Birmingham on the current ‘Last Girl On Earth’ Rihanna tour, to discuss his rig, how he got the Rihanna gig and what’s in the pipeline with Extreme.

To celebrate this rare video interview Guitarist are also giving away a Washbun and Randall rig worth £799 including a signed Washburn N2!

To enter and to watch the full video on the cover mounted CD pick up the August Issue of Guitarist (331) magazine on sale now.

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Randall introduces new all-tube RT Series

Randall Amplifiers announces the new RT Series of all tube guitar amplifiers. The series is pro caliber and at a price point that would normally be considered solid state territory. It offers novices and solid state fans the opportunity to step into the world of real tube tone. The series includes three heads, the RT103, RT503 & RT50, one combo, the RT50C and 2 cabinets, The RT412XC & RT212XC.

The RT103 is a 3 channel, 100 Watt head with reverb and the RT503 is a 50 watt version. Both heads feature one clean channel and two overdrive channels. The RT50 is a 2 channel, 50 watt head with reverb featuring one clean and one overdrive channel.

The RT412XC and RT212XC are cabinets that are perfectly matched to the RT Series heads with the same cosmetics including black chrome grills and black tolex covering. Both cabinets feature Celestion® speakers.

The RT412 and RT212 also match perfectly t the RT series heads but are more affordable with lighter duty MDF construction and 50w Randall Jaguar speaker.

The RT50C is a 50 watt, 2 channel, 1x12 combo amp featuring the same electronics as the RT50 head and a 12” Celestion® speaker all in one portable package.

What really sets these amps apart from other tube amps is the power tube bias test points. No longer do guitarists have to purchase matched sets of tubes. The user-friendly power tube bias section on the back allows the user to replace, bias & match the tubes themselves with just an inexpensive volt meter.

Amplifier Common Features:
• 50 or 100 (RT103) watts RMS
• Foot switchable channels & reverb
• Effects loop
• External speaker output
• Power tube bias test points
• Footswitch included

Cabinet Features:
• Black chrome grills
• Removable Casters
• Frontload Speakers
• RT412XC: 4 x 12” Celestion® G12M Greenback Speakers 100 Watts RMS power handling.
• RT212XC: 2 x 12” Celestion® G12M Greenback Speakers and 50 Watts RMS power handling.
• RT412” 4 x 12” Randall Jaguar Speakers 200 Watts RMS power handling.
• RT212” 2 x 12” Randall Jaguar Speakers 100 Watts RMS power handling.

Prices are expected to range from £575 + VAT for the 50W head, to £810 + VAT for the 3-channel 100W head. The range is expected to ship Q2 2010.

More information from UK distributor, Sound Technology Ltd on 01462 480000, www.soundtech.co.uk/randall

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Randall Amplifiers Introduces the Nuno Bettencourt Signature NB King 112 Combo Amplifier

Following the release of the flagship NBKing head and cab, Randall Amplifiers announces the new Nuno Bettencourt signature combo amplifier, the NBKing 112.

The NBKing 112 is an all tube 30 watt combo amplifier powered by 4 EL84 tubes. It utilizes the same 3 channel preamp found on the 100 watt Randall NBKing head. The top facing gold control panel contains 2 full featured channels, clean and overdrive. The third channel is a dedicated solo channel containing drive and volume controls. An oversized volume control and analog VU metre contribute to a vintage and boutique vibe. Two top mounted carrying handles make transport effortless. An effects loop and MIDI in/thru footswitch connections add versatility.

The front two-tone grill cloth contains Nuno’s logo and is both surrounded and divided by classy white piping. The cabinet houses a Celestion® Greenback speaker

The Randall NBKing 112 is expected to be priced around £1015 ex VAT and available Q2 2010.

More information from UK distributor Sound Technology Ltd on 01462 480000, www.soundtech.co.uk/randall

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