Randall Amplifiers Announces Kirk Hammett Signature Practice Amplifier

Randall Amplifiers Announces Kirk Hammett Signature Practice Amplifier

For Everything From Apartment Jamming to the Recording Studio the Kirk Hammett Signature Practice Amp Provides the Tone to Rock

CHICAGO, June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Randall Amplifiers, paving the way for rockers worldwide, today announced the KH-15 Kirk Hammett Signature Practice Amplifier, a full-featured practice amp created through a year-long collaboration between Hammett and Randall engineers. With a fierce, solid tone and details that include control labels written in Kirk's own handwriting, the Randall Kirk Hammett Signature Practice Amplifier is the perfect choice for musicians jamming on-the-go and recording in the studio.

The Randall Kirk Hammett Signature Practice Amp features two channels -- clean and a custom Kirk Hammett Signature Overdrive with boost for extra gain. Additional facilities include a 3-band equalizer, spring reverb, headphone out for silent jamming and a CD/tape input for playing along with a favorite tune or rehearsing.

"To have the chance to work with Kirk Hammett on a line of custom Randall amplifiers has been a highlight for all of us involved," said David Karon, Artist Relations Manager at Randall Amplifiers. "By working closely with Kirk for over a full year, we have produced a top-notch series of amps -- from our limited edition maple full-stack to the Kirk Hammett Signature Practice Amplifier -- for musicians of all levels and budgets."

The Kirk Hammett Signature Practice Amplifier is part of a full line of Kirk Hammett Signature Series products, which include MTS preamp modules, custom cabinets and tube heads -- all to enable musicians everywhere to attain his flawless sound. Kirk worked intimately with Randall to ensure that all aspects of the products, from the look and feel of the amps to the unmistakable tone, were up to his standards.

Kirk Hammett Signature Practice Amplifier Features:

* Two channels -- clean and custom Kirk Hammett overdrive
* Labeling including volume, gain and EQ crafted in Hammett's own
handwriting
* Boost control for added gain
* 3 band EQ -- bass, middle, treble
* Spring reverb
* Front 1/4" headphone jack
* Rear CD/tape input

Pricing and Availability

The KH-15 Kirk Hammett Signature Practice Amplifier retails for $129.90 and is available at exclusive Randall dealers. To locate a participating Randall dealer, please visit http://www.randallamplifiers.com/khltd.

About Randall Amplifiers

Randall Amplifiers, paving the way for rockers worldwide, are played by today's leading bands, including Metallica, Anthrax, Disturbed, Kiss and Mudvayne. Located near Chicago, Illinois, Randall Amplifiers is owned by U.S. Music Corp., the corporate parent for world-recognized brands including Washburn Guitars, Parker Guitars, Eden Amplifiers, Sound Tech Professional Audio, Oscar Schmidt and Lyon Musical Instruments. For more information on Randall Amplifiers, go to http://www.randallamplifiers.com/.

(C) Copyright 2008 U.S. Music Corp. All Rights Reserved. All other registered or unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.

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