Hey players! Enter to win a Mike Stern Signature Pacifica Single Cutaway Guitar

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Grand Prize: Mike Stern Signature Pacifica Single Cutaway Guitar
Deadline: Sep 18, 2009
Retail Value: $999

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Modeled after the Gibson J-160 that John Lennon played in 1964, the DM-J360SE has a slope-shoulder dreadnought shape. It features book-matched mahogany back and sides as well as a book-matched spruce top with a beautiful, dark, tobacco sunburst finish. It includes an ebony fretboard and bridge, nickel silver frets, 24 kt gold tuners with tortoise-type buttons, and a one-piece mahogany neck. Expect superb tones from this gorgeous guitar.

And for full range-tone for your Dean Markley guitar, plug in the ULTRASOUND PRO250, a 250 W triamped acoustic guitar amp. The PRO250 delivers 150 W RMS through a heavy-duty 10-inch Eminence speaker, 50 W RMS through a special 4-inch midrange driver, and 50 W through its high-efficiency “supert weeter” driver. The super tweeter is controlled by its own independent volume control and uses active crossover technology for precise control of highs and harmonics.

The PRO250 features two independent channels, each with volume and active EQ along with independent 24-bit digital effects processors for producing studio-quality reverbs, delays, and chorus effects. Channel 2 provides an XLR input for your mic, making the PRO250 the perfect solution for the acoustic singer-songwriter.

To complete your collection, you’ll also receive a pedal tuner, strings, and an acoustic guitar stand.

Summary of Prizes Included in Giveaway

• DMJ360SE Dean Markley Guitar ($3,500)
• PRO250 Dean Markley ULTRASOUND Amplifier ($1,400)
• Dean Markley Vintage Reissue Acoustic Strings ($165)
• Dean Markley PT13 Chromatic Pedal Tuner ($140)
• Dean Markley Axe Rack Acoustic Guitar Stand ($29.95)
• ULTRASOUND DI MAX Acoustic Guitar Preamp ($169)
• ULTRASOUND DI PLUS Preamp DI ($129)

Total Prize value: $5,532.95

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The deadline to enter is November 30, 2009.

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