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Add to CompareGrace Design ALiX Studio Quality Instrument Preamplifier / DI / EQ
Like its big sibling the FELiX, ALiX is built into the same roadworthy floor unit chassis, portable enough to throw in your bag or strap to your pedalboard, but still deliver studio quality sound to the stage. With the same stunning audio performance and legendary reliability as our pro audio range, ALiX brings open, musical and nuanced sonic character to any performance situation.
The same powerful eq section as the FELiX allows simple and intuitive tone shaping. The high pass filter cuts 12dB per octave from 20Hz to 1kHz, and can also be set as a notch filter for chasing down problem feedback or rumble areas. Parametric midrange covers from 70Hz all the way to 8KHz, and fixed low and high controls are carefully voiced for musical shading of bass and treble.
Controls are dead simple and clearly marked on the panel, making them easy to read and tweak on a dark stage. Footswitches include a mute / tune switch for muting all outputs except the dedicated tuner out, and a boost switch which activates the 10dB variable boost circuit.
The instrument input has a 3 position impedance switch to ensure your pickup system sounds its very best. The isolated DI output with our custom wound transformer delivers stunning clarity and bass response with incredibly low noise. A dedicated, level controlled amplifier output can be used to drive a stage amp or personal monitor, and a dedicated tuner output stays active when all the other outputs are muted.
Power is supplied by a universal 100-240VAC input module. 12V phantom is available in the line input for electret / lavalier mics, and we’ve even included a 9VDC 500mA BOSS™ style pedal power output jack, so you can power your tuner and effects right from your ALiX. A TRS insert is included for adding effects.
Regardless of what you play – ALiX is designed to help you sound better, play better and deepen the bond between you and your instrument.
Add to CompareGrace Design ALiX-BK Studio Quality Instrument Preamplifier / DI / EQ
Like its big sibling the FELiX, ALiX is built into the same roadworthy floor unit chassis, portable enough to throw in your bag or strap to your pedalboard, but still deliver studio quality sound to the stage. With the same stunning audio performance and legendary reliability as our pro audio range, ALiX brings open, musical and nuanced sonic character to any performance situation.
The same powerful eq section as the FELiX allows simple and intuitive tone shaping. The high pass filter cuts 12dB per octave from 20Hz to 1kHz, and can also be set as a notch filter for chasing down problem feedback or rumble areas. Parametric midrange covers from 70Hz all the way to 8KHz, and fixed low and high controls are carefully voiced for musical shading of bass and treble.
Controls are dead simple and clearly marked on the panel, making them easy to read and tweak on a dark stage. Footswitches include a mute / tune switch for muting all outputs except the dedicated tuner out, and a boost switch which activates the 10dB variable boost circuit.
The instrument input has a 3 position impedance switch to ensure your pickup system sounds its very best. The isolated DI output with our custom wound transformer delivers stunning clarity and bass response with incredibly low noise. A dedicated, level controlled amplifier output can be used to drive a stage amp or personal monitor, and a dedicated tuner output stays active when all the other outputs are muted.
Power is supplied by a universal 100-240VAC input module. 12V phantom is available in the line input for electret / lavalier mics, and we’ve even included a 9VDC 500mA BOSS™ style pedal power output jack, so you can power your tuner and effects right from your ALiX. A TRS insert is included for adding effects.
Regardless of what you play – ALiX is designed to help you sound better, play better and deepen the bond between you and your instrument.
Add to CompareK&K Pure Mini Pickup for Steel String Acoustic Guitar – INSTALLED
The Pure Pickup is K&K’s award-winning, signature pickup for acoustic guitars. Installed on the guitar’s bridge plate, the Pure Pickup is a fantastic choice for achieving a rich, natural guitar sound — even without a preamp!
The Pure Pickup is an excellent plug-and-play solution for the musician who wants a warm, full-range signal without worrying about cluttering up their instrument, adjusting onboard electronics, or having to remember to change the battery. The Pure Pickup’s position on the bridge plate provides the perfect balance of sound, picking up all the strings without sounding harsh or percussive and “listening” to the sound board to amplify the unique characteristics of your guitar. The result is a warm, full-range signal that represents the true character of your guitar.
Dream Guitars has considerable experience with installing these pickups and can add one to your guitar. Price shown includes the pickup and labor.
Add to CompareK&K Pure Mini Pickup with Volume Control for Steel String Acoustic Guitar – INSTALLED
The Pure Pickup is K&K’s award-winning, signature pickup for acoustic guitars. Installed on the guitar’s bridge plate, the Pure Pickup is a fantastic choice for achieving a rich, natural guitar sound — even without a preamp!
The Pure Pickup is an excellent plug-and-play solution for the musician who wants a warm, full-range signal without worrying about cluttering up their instrument, adjusting onboard electronics, or having to remember to change the battery. The Pure Pickup’s position on the bridge plate provides the perfect balance of sound, picking up all the strings without sounding harsh or percussive and “listening” to the sound board to amplify the unique characteristics of your guitar. The result is a warm, full-range signal that represents the true character of your guitar.
Dream Guitars has considerable experience with installing these pickups and can add one to your guitar. Price shown includes the pickup and labor.
Add to CompareToneRite 3G Play-In Device (New 3.0 Model)
The ToneRite is the world’s premier and most advanced play in device. The secret behind the tone of vintage instrument is the constant and continual playing they have received over the years, resulting in increased tone, balance and resonance. Through its on going research, ToneRite has discovered a safe and effective means of accelerating this effect, giving the ability the achieve an instruments best tone, today. The key is its ability to generate and efficiently transfer vibrational energy into an instrument.
Achieve and Maintain Vintage Tone Now. One of the secrets of great tone is continually playing-in your instrument. The ToneRite is the world’s most advanced and premier play-in device. Utilizing the same physics as you playing your instrument, the ToneRite can significantly accelerate the play-in process and provide you with increased tone, playability and balance. The ToneRite makes all of this available in a nearly silent, high quality, and portable manner. The secret behind the ToneRite is its ability to continually produce and efficiently transfer vibrational energy into an instrument, safely recreating and magnifying the physics that occur naturally while playing. This stimulation produces a change to the integrated components within an instrument and increases their ability to resonate together as a whole. The result is added volume and instruments that are easier to play with a sound that is more full and balanced. Not only will your instrument sound better but the notes themselves will come easier, allowing you to play more difficult passages with less fatigue. All new 3rd Generation! We have now released the all-new 3rd generation ToneRite for guitar! These 3rd generation models are hot off the press and represent the newest and most advanced ToneRite yet. The third generation can be used equally well on steel or nylon string acoustics as well as archtops and hollowbodies! “After one week with the ToneRite on the guitar, the voice of my LaVenezia opened-up beautifully!” Robert Benedetto; Benedetto Guitars, Inc.
Add to CompareDream Guitars Volume II Hand Picked ( Download MP3)
“Dream Guitars Volume Two: Hand Picked” features amazing original fingerstyle guitar compositions by Al Petteway played on some of the most incredible instruments on the planet ‘Hand Picked’ off the wall at Dream Guitars (www.dreamguitars.com)
Produced and Engineered by Al Petteway
At Fairewood Studios, Weavervile, NC
Mastered by Bill Wolf
Wolf Productions, Inc., Arlington, VA
Photography by Greg Sipes and Al Petteway
Add to CompareDream Guitars Volume II Tablature & Sheet Music Book (Download PDF)
“Dream Guitars Volume Two: Hand Picked” features amazing original fingerstyle guitar compositions by Al Petteway played on some of the most incredible instruments on the planet ‘Hand Picked’ off the wall at Dream Guitars (www.dreamguitars.com)
Dream Guitars is proud to announce that a portion of the proceeds from the CD will be donated to LEAF Community Arts. LEAF Community Arts is a non-profit organization, building community, connecting cultures and enriching lives through the arts – locally and globally – with festivals, community events, and arts education programs. Learn more: http://www.theleaf.org/
Produced and Engineered by Al Petteway
At Fairewood Studios, Weavervile, NC
Mastered by Bill Wolf
Wolf Productions, Inc., Arlington, VA
Photography by Greg Sipes and Al Petteway
Add to CompareDream Guitars Volume II Hand Picked by Al Petteway (CD)
“Dream Guitars Volume Two: Hand Picked” features amazing original fingerstyle guitar compositions by Al Petteway played on some of the most incredible instruments on the planet ‘Hand Picked’ off the wall at Dream Guitars (www.dreamguitars.com)
Produced and Engineered by Al Petteway
At Fairewood Studios, Weavervile, NC
Mastered by Bill Wolf
Wolf Productions, Inc., Arlington, VA
Photography by Greg Sipes and Al Petteway
Add to CompareThe Collector’s Passion by Al Petteway (Download MP3)
Solo Acoustic Fingerstyle guitar tunes played on fine handcrafted guitars from the collections of Tony Russo and Al Petteway. Think of it as a greatest hits album featuring many newly recorded favorites along with some brand new tunes.
Here’s a link to an interview with Paul and Al to discuss the CD’s origins, Al’s recording techniques, and the various guitars found on the album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxaYC_1TznA&feature=youtu.be
All Songs are performed by Al Petteway
Crossing Back (The Return) – Traugott BK Fan Fret, German Spruce/Brazilian Rosewood
Critter Caper – Martin Custom 00-42, High Altitude Swiss Spruce/Guatemalan Rosewood
Rebecca’s Waltz – Greenfield G1.2, Moon Spruce/Malaysian Blackwood
Finding My Way in the Dark – Toppin Crescendo “Al Petteway Signature,” Moon Spruce/Brazilian Rosewood
Thumbing It – Walker OM, Adirondack Spruce/Mahogany
Midsummer Moon – Sifel “Dryad” Dreadnought, Spruce/Brazilian Rosewood
Chesapeake – Lowden 40th Anniversary O35, Redwood/Brazilian Rosewood
Mama Bear Rag – Traugott R, German Spruce/Brazilian Rosewood
Final Passage – Olson SJ, Red Cedar/Brazilian Rosewood
Lakeside Waltz – Circa OM-28, Adirondack Spruce/Madagascar Rosewood
Scarborough Faire – Smallman Classical, Red Cedar/South American Rosewood
Magick – Knags “Sifel Night Sky,” Adirondack Spruce/Brazilian Rosewood
Tony’s Rag – Martin OM-45GE, Adirondack Spruce/Brazilian Rosewood
Shadows On The Marsh/Wetland Spring – Thompson 000-12BA, Adirondack Spruce/Brazilian Rosewood
Smoky Mt. Morning – Ryan Mission Grand Concert, Red Cedar/Indian Rosewood
Seven Swans – Somogyi OM, European Spruce/Brazilian Rosewood
The South Wind – Olson SJ, Red Cedar/Brazilian Rosewood
North Country Moor – Lowden 40th Anniversary O35, Redwood/Brazilian Rosewood
River – Somogyi OM, European Spruce/Brazilian Rosewood
Sligo Creek – Lowden 40th Anniversary O35, Redwood/Brazilian Rosewood
Whispering Stones – Traugott BK Fan Fret, German Spruce/Brazilian Rosewood
Spindrift – Greenfield G1.2, Moon Spruce/Malaysian Blackwood
Add to CompareDream Guitars Volume I The Golden Age of Lutherie by Al Petteway (Download MP3)
This CD celebrates the Dream Series instruments commissioned by Dream Guitars by the finest luthiers. The songs are full versions of the many samples used to demo the instruments on the Dream Guitars website. All Songs are original compositions by Al Petteway. All guitars on this CD are ‘Dream Series’ models available exclusively at Dream Guitars. See Below for Purchase Options. All Songs are original compositions by Al Petteway All guitars on this CD are ‘Dream Series’ models available exclusively at Dream Guitars
The Story: A few years back Paul had a discussion with one of our builders, Kathy Wingert, about creating a guitar especially for Dream Guitars, the kind of guitar builders are not often asked to build, their best. That led to the concept of creating a unique Series of guitars, which would allow the builders an opportunity to use their finest material and to include concepts and features that the they wanted to incorporate in very special guitars built without compromise. We approached the luthiers, who we felt were the very best of our era. We were pleased to find that they welcomed the challenge of creating something new, while maintaining the quality of sound for which they were known. Together with these eleven great luthiers, we created the ‘Dream Series’. A limited edition of guitars, built without compromise. We were so taken by these instruments that we recorded them all on a one of a kind CD. Great guitars are part of the reason for the CD, the other part is Al Petteway. Those of you who are familiar with the site, know Al as the guy who plays everything from sweet acoustic fingerstyle guitar to down home banjo & mandolin to electric lead with attitude. He’s also a wonderful composer who wrote all the ’56 second wonders’ on our site. Those sound clips that everyone wants TAB for. This CD showcases aspects of Al’s talent that are only hinted at in those soundclips as well as his ability to write songs that are as much emotional journeys as they are technical wizardry.
We are proud to offer Dream Guitars Vol. 1. “As a long time player, collector, and all around guitar enthusiast it is a great joy to listen to Al play his beautiful songs while I sit back and visualize the guitar, the woods, and all of the fine details that these magnificant luthiers put into each guitar. I wish I could have one of each! Maybe someday.” – Dan R.
