JHS & Co. Ltd. NAMM 2015 Press Release

Acoustic guitars and instruments continue to dominate the market and JHSare pleased to announce two additions to the very successful Vintage PaulBrett Signature Model range.

Designed in conjunction with the acoustic maestro and worldwide acoustic guitar authority the Vintage Paul Brett Gemini Baritone VGE800N and Viaten Tenor VTE800N guitar models will provide an excellent way for anyguitarist to vastly expand their repetoire and tonal palette.

In addition, the new Paul Tebbut Pilgrim Mayflower Deluxe VPG900N is a luxurious take on his original 1970’s contoured fibreglass back design, coupling a solid cedar top and a beautiful mahogany/ black flamed mapleneck with a burr walnut faced headstock and Fishman Presys + eq system.

The Trev Wilkinson designed Fret-King guitar range will feature a selectionof limited edition models, each loaded with the new Fishman Fluencegame changing pickup systems that tackle conventional pickup problemssuch as the age old 60 cycle hum, whilst simultaneously offering the playera choice of two classic voiced pickup options.

Vintage electrics continue to wow players with their impressive buildconstruction, playability and specification. The USA will see the new V120and V130 single and double cut models which combine Wilkinson WP100-Bpickups with the GTBCR Wilkinson compensating bridge and mahoganybodies and mahogany set necks for rock solid tuning and classic tones in avariety of iconic finishes.

For the more contemporary player, the Vintage VRS130 and VRS150 models use the classic-voiced Wilkinson MWCHB double coil pickups forsinging sustain and everything from mellow jazz to full on metal tones. The VRS130 again uses the GTBCR compensating hard tail bridge, whilsta Wilkinson WVPC vibrato is employed on the VRS150 models.

Bass players will have plenty to be happy about too with the sleek looksand superb playability of the new Vintage V80 and V90 models. With basswood bodies and Canadian hard rock maple necks, the ingenious newWilkinson WJMB double coil pickup has been designed to progressivelystep down to classic jazz bass tones thanks to the inclusion of a clever ‘rollcontrol’.

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Worldwide independent trade distributor John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. is taking a superb selection of instruments to NAMM 2015, with a raft of great new models receiving their exclusive unveilings

at the show.

Now celebrating their 50th Anniversary year, JHS will be showcasing their hugely popular and award-winning Fret-King, Vintage, Santos Martinez, Pilgrim and Laka ranges of guitars and folk instruments.

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Vintage Paul Brett ‘Gemini’ Baritone Guitar

The latest addition to the very popular Paul Brett range of acoustic gui-tars from Vintage, the brand new ‘Gemini’ Baritone VGE800N modelagain combines Paul Brett’s many years of experience with superb build quality, at a price that belies its impressive specification.

Featuring a Solid Spruce top with Solid Mahogany back and sides, the Gemini’s Mahogany neck is matched to a Sonokeling rosewood fingerboard and bridge, to provide the best possible tonal transfer, fantastic projection and superb bass response.

Presented in an authentic antique finish, with ivory-effect rosette andbinding with a unique vintage white scratchplate the Gemini looks asgood as it sounds, and the addition of the USA made Fishman MatrixVT1 pickup system is the icing on the cake of this fantastic instrument.

The instrument is supplied complete with a padded ‘Gemini’ carry bag.

“The Gemini really is two guitars in one,” says Paul Brett “with heavygauge strings you can get some truly sonorous baritone sounds. Alternatively, string it with normal gauge strings and use it in standardtuning!”

Legendary studio engineer/producer Tom Newman (Tubular Bells)says “The Gemini opens up a whole new world of possibilities for theadventurous soul, tune it any way you fancy, and ideas come floodingin - it's a parlour sized Grand piano!”


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Top - Solid SpruceBack & Sides - Solid MahoganyRosette - CreamBinding - CreamNeck - MahoganyFingerboard - SonokelingFrets - 21Bridge - SonokelingTuners - Open Gear, ChromeStrings - High Quality USA MadeFinish - Open Pore Satin FinishPickups - Fishman Matrix VT1Carry Bag - Padded Vintage Gemini carry bag with shoulder straps

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Vintage Paul Brett ‘Viaten’ Tenor Guitar

The second addition to the very popular Paul Brett range of acoustic guitarsfrom Vintage is the brand new ‘Viaten’ Tenor VTE800N model.

As one of the worlds foremost authorities on vintage acoustic guitars, Paul Brett has combined his many years experience with the Vintage’susual superb build quality and playability, at a price that belies its impressive specification.

Based upon an original Paul Brett parlour-size guitar, the Viaten features aSolid Spruce top with Sapele back and sides. Normally tuned in fifths (C, G,D, A) the Viaten’s Mahogany neck is matched to a Sonokeling rosewood fingerboard and bridge, to provide the best possible tonal transfer, fantasticprojection and superb bass response.

With its attactive rosewood/maple rosette and binding the instrument issupplied complete with a padded ‘Viaten’ carry bag

“The Viaten will play in many tunings and pitches,” says Paul Brett “and isideal for both picking and strumming genres.”


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Top - Solid SpruceBack & Sides - SapeleRosette - Rosewood/MapleBinding - Rosewood/MapleNeck - MahoganyFingerboard - SonokelingScale: 559mmBridge - SonokelingTuners - Open Gear, ChromeStrings - High Quality USA MadeFinish - Open Pore Satin FinishCarry Bag - Padded Vintage Viaten carry bag with shoulder straps

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Designed by highly respected UK luthier Paul Tebutt, the brandnew Pilgrim Mayflower Deluxe VPG900N combines its distinctivecontoured fibreglass back construction with a satin-finished solidcedar top with inlaid wood rosette, a mahogany/black-flamedmaple neck with top-quality ebony fingerboard and burr walnutfaced headstock. Its ebony bridge with bone saddle perfectlytransfers an even tone accross the strings, whilst the bone nutand gold die cast machine heads provides accurate, solid tuning.

Also featuring a top-quality Fishman Presys + onboard preampand Sonicore pickup, with inbulit chromatic tuner, anti-feedbackcontrol, three band eq and phase control button, the MayflowerDeluxe sounds just as good as it looks both acoustically orthrough a PA system or backline.

In addition the Mayflower comes complete with a high qualitypadded Pilgrim carry bag to keep your guitar safe on the move.

Pilgrim Mayflower Deluxe by Paul Tebutt

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Top - Solid Cedar, Satin FinishBody - Contoured Fibreglass BackBinding - Flamed MapleRosette - Inlaid WoodNeck - Mahogany-Black-Flamed MapleFingerboard - RosewoodFrets - 22Headstock - Burr Walnut FaceTop Nut - BoneBridge - EbonySaddle - BoneScale - 642mmPreamp - Fishman® Presys +Pickup - Fishman® Sonicore®Tuners - Enclosed Gold Die CastStrings - High Quality USA Made

Guitar Bag - Included

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JHS at NAMM 2015 - Hall B 5267Limited Edition Fret-King Guitars with Fishman Fluence Pickups.

Debuting at NAMM 2015 are these limited edition Fret-King guitars withFishman’s Fluence Pickups systems.

Hand-built by Trev Wilkinson and his trusted luthier of many years MikeSmith, this very limited run of guitars will feature models from the Fret-KingGreen Label Series with the amazingly innovative Fishman Fluence systems installed.

As well as countering the problems associated with convential pickups(such as the dreaded 60 cycle single-coil hum) Fluence also offer theplayer two distinct voicings, based on classic, iconic pickups of yesteryear.For example the single width model can go from classic single-coil sparkle,to an overwound ‘Texas’ tone via a push-pull switch on the tone pot. Meanwhile, the double width pickups can alternate between the classicPAF and high-gain modern tones.

Alongside the impressive Fret-King spec of American Alder bodies, Canadian Hard Rock Maple necks with either Indian Rosewood or HardRock Maple fingerboards, players will appreciate the inclusion of TrevWilkinson designed hardware, all coming together to make a guitar that isso much more than the sum of its parts.

NAMM visitors can check the Fishman loaded Fret-King guitars out at theJHS booth (Hall B 5267) and Fishman booth (Hall C 4340).

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Green LabelCorona 702 x FluenceModernHumbuckerPickups

Green Label Corona 702 x Fluence Modern Humbucker Pickups

Green Label Corona 603 x Fluence Single Width Pickups

Eclat2 x Fluence Classic Humbucker Pickups

Vintage Rock Series VRS130 and VRS150 Electric Guitars

Vintage Rock Series guitars are built traditionally, with mahogany bodies and carved maple caps for supreme tonality. The set mahogany neck, with rosewood fingerboard,which is mated to the body with a long tenon join for maximumstrength and tone transfer also features Vintage’s unique off-set ‘three step’ heel design for enhanced upper fret access.

The VRS130 models, available in Boulevard Black and GoldTop finishes, come as standard with the Wilkinson compensating GTB hardtail bridge that offers superb tonalresponse with spot on intonation, ideal for down tuned hardedged rock or the most mellow jazz solo.

The VRS150 models come in Honey Burst and TobaccoSunburst finishes that show off the attractive flame maple veneer and are fitted with the Wilkinson WVPC Vibrato system, which combined with the WJ04 E-Z-Lok machineheads (another of Trev Wilkinson’s ingenious designs) offerunparalled usability with awesome, return-to-zero performance. A pair of Wilkinson double coil pickups giveyou defined bottom end response, sparkling mids and highsand fantastic sustain, with a simple master volume, mastertone and three way switch.

Vintage VRS130Body - Mahogany with maple capNeck - Mahogany Set NeckFingerboard - RosewoodScale - 635mmFrets - 24Neck inlays - Abalone Dot/Vintage 12th Nut - 42mm GraphiteTuners - Wilkinson WJ04Bridge Wilkinson Compensating GTBPickups - 2 x Wilkinson Double Coil MWCHB-N/BHardware - ChromeControls - 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone, 3-way toggleFinishes - Boulevard Black, Gold Top

Vintage VRS150Body - Mahogany with maple capTop - Flame Maple VeneerNeck - Mahogany Set NeckFingerboard - RosewoodScale - 635mmFrets - 24Neck inlays -Abalone Dot/Vintage 12thNut - 42mm Graphite Tuners - Wilkinson WJ04 E-Z-LokVibrato - Wilkinson WVPCPickups - 2 x Wilkinson Double Coil MWCHB-N/BHardware - ChromeControls - 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone, 3-way toggleFinishes - Honeyburst, Tobacco Sunburst

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Unique offset ‘three step’ heel designfor enhanced upper fret access

With their traditional looks and contemporary stylings thenew V120 and V130 guitars from Vintage® set the bar forsimplistic, yet versatile tone.

Solid mahogany bodies and set necks topped with rose-wood fingerboards are combined with the Wilkinson GTBcompensating wrap around bridge to form the firm tonalfoundations on both models.

The Wilkinson WP100 stacked ceramic pickup respondswith superb clarity and sustain, whether it be clean jazzchords or a screaming rock lead solo.

Both guitars feature the ingeniously designed offset heel,providing improved access to the ‘dusty end’ of the guitar'supper frets and opening up the guitarist's playing.

The V120single cut model is available in Two Tone Sunburst or Gun Hill Blue whilst its double-cut cousin theV130 is finished in Satin Cherry or Vintage White.

Vintage V120Body - MahoganyNeck - Mahogany - Set NeckFingerboard - RosewoodScale - 24.75”/628mmFrets - 22Neck inlays - Pearloid Dot Nut - 42mm GraphiteTuners - Wilkinson WJ15Bridge - Compensating GTBCRPickups - 1x Wilkinson WP100-B (Live)Hardware - ChromeControls - 1 x Volume 1 x Tone Finishes - Gun Hill Blue, Two Tone Sunburst,

Vintage V130Body - MahoganyNeck - Mahogany - Set NeckFingerboard - RosewoodScale - 24.75”/628mmFrets - 22Neck inlays - Pearloid Dot Nut - 42mm GraphiteTuners - Wilkinson WJ15Bridge - Compensating GTBCRPickups - 1x Wilkinson WP100-B (Live)Hardware - ChromeControls - 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone Finishes - Satin Cherry, Vintage White

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Vintage ReIssued V120 and V130 Electric Guitars

Unique designed offset heel for enhanced upper fret-access

JHS at NAMM 2015- Hall B 5267Vintage ReIssued V80 and V90 Bass Guitars

Keepers of the low end rumble will be spoilt for choice withthe new range of bass guitars from Vintage®.

With contemporary looks, ergonomic styling and Wilkinsondesigned pickups and hardware the new V80 and V90bass guitars from Vintage really raise the bar.

The V80 has a 24 fret rosewood fingerboard, with a highaccess joint for the maple neck. Available in either Boulevard Black or Golden Amber, its simple, one Wilkinson Platinum Series WJM pickup layout belies itsmassive tonal range and dynamic response.

The pickup is a clever crossbreed of traditional double andsingle coil design, and indeed you can switch between thetwo effortlessly thanks to the ingenious roll-control whichgradually rolls out the fat powerhouse double coil to leavethe bright and punchy single coil in all its glory. A mastervolume and master tone control complete the simplisticeasy to use control layout.

If one pickup isn't enough, the Vintage V90 will rock yourworld with its twin pickup set up, giving you even moretonal variation and layout options. Available in Pearl Whiteor Candy Apple Red, it comes with the same hard wearing,accurate and stable Wilkinson machine heads and classic,fully adjustable bridge with brass saddles for the ultimatein tone transfer.

Vintage V80Body - BasswoodNeck - Hard Maple Bolt OnFingerboard - RosewoodScale - 34"/864mmFrets - 24Neck inlays - Pearloid dot Tuners - Wilkinson® WJB650CRBridge - Adjustable Wilkinson WBBCPickups - 1x Wilkinson Platinum Series WJMHardware - ChromeControls - 1 x Volume 1 x Tone 1 x Roll ControlFinish - Boulevard Black, Golden Amber

Vintage V90Body - BasswoodNeck - Hard Maple Bolt OnFingerboard - RosewoodScale - 34"/864mmFrets - 24 Neck inlays - Pearloid dot Tuners - Wilkinson® WJB650CRBridge - Adjustable Wilkinson WBBCPickups - 2 x Wilkinson Platinum Series WJMHardware - ChromeControls - 1 x Volume 1 x Tone 1 x Roll ControlFinish - Pearl White, Candy Apple Red

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