Waltons Music Blog

LOOKING FOR THE BEST IN ACOUSTIC AMPLIFICATION?

waltonsmusic — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:23:00 +0000

Look no further! Just in to Waltons shops from Schertler, the experts in acoustic amplification, we have the revolutionary Schertler AG6 MAGNETICO (A-Series), a new sound in the magnetic pickup panorama. The AG6 compact pickup (€179) is designed especially for acoustic guitar. It is equipped with a volume control and has an external input (with separate volume control) for connecting a second pickup.

Sound from both pickups can be blended using the volume controls to create just the right sound for a particular performance or recording. Based on a completely different concept from standard single coil or humbucker pickups, MAGNETICO uniquely combines high-end Schertler electronics with active multiple coil technology. This results in fast transient behaviour, an incredibly flat frequency response and a transparent rich sound across the full range of the instrument.

EV ZLX Two-Way Passive & Powered Loudspeakers – just in!

waltonsmusic — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:45:48 +0000

Big sound doesn’t need to take up a lot of space. Ideal for main loudspeaker or monitor wedge duties, the ZLX-12 12-inch 2-way Passive Loudspeaker @ €299 offers the ultimate combination of performance and portability – and always looks great on stage. The ZLX-15 @ €399 gives you the confidence of the industry’s most trusted components – engineered to exacting standards to bring exceptional EV audio quality for larger applications, with or without a subwoofer. Extend your low-end with the portable powerhouse of the EV ZLX-15P 15-inch 2-way Powered (single) @ €499. Whether used on its own or with a sub, the ZLX-15P provides crisp, clean highs and tight, deep lows for larger spaces – all with enough amplifier headroom to make sure you’re heard both loudly and clearly. Check out the links or drop into Waltons shops on South Great George’s St. or Frederick St. Dublin and try them out for yourself.

New Yamaha Clavinovas just in!

waltonsmusic — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:20:13 +0000

Check out our new Yamaha Clavinovas from €1,849 just in! These pianos are for the serious musician looking to replicate the sound and tonal clarity of the true Grand Piano. Bristling with features, these models combine the touch and feel of a real grand piano with a range of touch sensitivity modes: hard, medium, soft and fixed, adjustable to the genre of music you are playing.

Tickets on Sale for Heavy Metal Truants in Sound Cellar!

waltonsmusic — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:41:26 +0000

Tickets are now on sale for the most kick-ass event on your calender! That’s right, Heavy Metal Truants will be hitting the Grand Social in Dublin on Wednesday 15th of May. You can pick up tickets for €10.00 (inc booking fee) and please remember that all proceeds go towards the charities as chosen by Rod Smallwood (Iron Maiden Manager) and Alexander Milas (Metal Hammer Editor).

Overdrive and Geoff Smith of UMG International are working together to raise funds and basically have an excuse to hear some great music with Frantica (Metallica Tribute), Psykosis, Shoctopus, AeSect, Stone Trigger and Beltbuckle Overdrive hammering out some face melting tunes! So, show your support for local Irish music and do something good for charity all in one go!

For more information hit this link – www.heavymetaltruants.com

GREAT SOUNDS & VALUE IN SX GUITARS – NEW MODELS JUST IN!

waltonsmusic — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:20:58 +0000

SX STL-H Swamp Ash Thinline Electric Guitar (Natural) imaged left, only €199 – you won’t believe the sound you get from this guitar and at this amazing price – check it out! Or looking for the perfect pack to get started, check out the new SX EG2K Electric Guitar Pack (Vintage Sunburst) @ €239 and includes a 10-watt amp, cable and tuner or the new SX STL50+ Electric Guitar (2-Tone Sunburst) with gig bag and starter DVD for an amazing €129!

JUST IN – NEW RANGE OF GIBSON LES PAUL MIN-ETUNE ELECTRIC GUITARS!

waltonsmusic — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:00:52 +0000

Continuing to celebrate 2013 as the Year of Les Paul, check out the range of Gibson Les Paul Min-ETune guitars just in. These fantastic guitars feature the revolutionary tuning system which provides 12 factory-stored preset tunings and 6 user-programmable presets, all while remaining very sleek and with vintage style buttons. We have the Les Paul ’60s Tribute (€999), ’70s Tribute, Future Tribute (€955) and Studio 13 (imaged left @ €1349).

The Les Paul ’60s Tribute Min-ETune guitar features a Mahogany body, Maple top and a Mahogany neck with 60′s Slim profile for great playability. BurstBucker 1 and BurstBucker 2 pickups pump out PAF tonal goodness just like the vintage instruments.

NOW AVAILABLE .. Waltons Rainbow Whistles

waltonsmusic — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:46:10 +0000

Collect the new RAINBOW whistles series from Waltons @ only €6.50 each. Available in YELLOW, RED, BLUE, GREEN and PINK. Click here to get yours.

Waltons Music for Schools Competition Final 2013

waltonsmusic — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:14:30 +0000

All the videos of the finalists of the Waltons Music for Schools Competition are now uploaded to our YouTube Channel. Click on this link to see the amazing musical talent in our Primary and Post-Primary Schools:

GET YOURSELF A TEXAN AT WALTONS!

waltonsmusic — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:21:05 +0000

Check out the Epiphone new Inspired by 1964 Texan (only €369)! Since its introduction in 1958, the Epiphone Texan has been the choice of countless musicians including Paul McCartney, Peter Frampton and Noel Gallagher. In fact, McCartney wrote and recorded ‘Yesterday’ on his 1964 Texan and still uses it on stage today. Now, Epiphone brings back the Texan combining all the great features of the original with modern updates for today’s musician.

Gibson designate 2013 ‘The Year of Les Paul’

waltonsmusic — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:34:02 +0000

Gibson USA honors Les Paul, the avid inventor, expert player, creative sound engineer, and Gibson’s long-time partner by making 2013 ‘The Year of Les Paul’. If you haven’t already been in to see them, Waltons, Gibson’s only official ROI dealer, have some gorgeous 2013 models including the Gibson Les Paul Studio 2013 in Alpine White (€1289) and the Les Paul Traditional 2013 in Honeyburst (€1,849). Check out the tribute to Les Paul by Gibson with everything you could possibly want to know about the history of the man, his guitars and what he contributed to the modern guitar as we know it.