WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2006 - First Act Inc., a leader in musical instruments, will notch two significant debuts at the January NAMM convention in Anaheim, with the introduction of the V-Stack series of Amplifiers and the SFA line of guitars. The V-Stack series will mark the first line of professional grade amplifiers from First Act, and will also include entry-level models, while the SFA models add new options and price points to a line anchored by the acclaimed handcrafted Limited Edition guitars. With these introductions First Act begins expansion in earnest to musical instrument stores in early 2006.
Hailed as "the cream of the crop" by Guitar World, First Act's handmade Limited Edition guitars have been an unqualified success, with Guitar Player raving about their "stylistic innovation, unique appearance, practical utility, and surprising affordability." With the introduction of the SFA series, the line grows to nine distinct models (three for each body style) at a full range of price points -- the first ever comprehensive beginner-to-professional line for the company.
Each American made Limited Edition guitar (Lola, Delia, and Sheila) will be joined by two additional production models, closely resembling their elder counterparts. The Limited Edition Lola (MSRP $1,500) wll be joined by the CE120 ($385.00) and CE140 ($719.00), the Delia ($2,200) by the CE220 ($530.00) and CE240 ($860.00), and Sheena ($1,800) by the CE530 ($385.00) and CE540 ($730.00).
The amplifier line comes on the heels of this year's acquisition of V-Stack, a boutique effects pedal company known for precise replication of vintage amplifier sounds based on an innovative all-analog approach with tone that "rivaled any other simulator—hardware or software— that I have ever used," according to Guitar One reviewer Michael Ross.
Each amplifier model in the line -- which includes the entry level VA850 (MSRP $435.00), VA851 ($500.00), and VA852 ($579.00) and high end VA881 ($865.00) and VA882 ($1010.00) -- features distinct channels powered by V-stack's proprietary modeling technology. Each channel has discrete gain and volume, and all route via a master tone section modeled on the vintage rarities that command six-figure price tags.
About First Act:
First Act Inc., based in Boston, MA, is a premier musical products Company. First Act's entrepreneurs, musicians, and artisans develop superior musical instruments that are made to be heard and crafted to last.
First Act's Studio for Artists designs and builds custom guitars for professional musicians in a progressive, sophisticated in-house studio. First Act's Concert Series(tm) offers band students a comprehensive range of instrument choices while First Act's line for teens and adults includes a wide range of guitars, drums, hand percussion, and accessories. First Act's Discovery(tm) line of instruments gives young children a musical head start.