“Musicians suffering back or neck problems listen up! We know your pain. We may have the answer to your suffering.

Planet Waves is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the new Dare Strap. Its an ingenious strap from inventor, Troy Dare. The Dare Strap spells relief for those who’ve misaligned their spine or otherwise suffered back problems from their heavy instruments. Instead of creating disproportionate stress by hanging an instrument off one shoulder, the patented Dare Strap spreads weight over both shoulders.

With the advent of heavier guitars and portable keyboards, some musicians are experiencing new work-related trauma, principally in the mid-back to neck regions. The Dare Strap evenly distributes weight equally over both shoulders, simultaneously lightening burdens and providing instant relief. Players also have the option of using the Dare Strap as a conventional single shoulder strap. Modestly priced at $24.99, the new strap is bound to catch on immediately.

The value of this new product is two-fold, adds Brian Vance, Senior Brand Manager for DAddario Strings. Its a perfect strap for heavy instruments and it just may provide relief to many musicians. Its a versatile, natural solution addressing musicians needs.” - Planet Waves Press Release

The Dare Strap will be available February 2007.

For more information on Planet Waves products, visit www.planetwaves.com

A major concern for musicians is maintaining the proper moisture content for treasured instruments. Guessing when to refill or to adjust a humidifier can perplex even the experts. The revolutionary Humidipak Automatic Humidity Control System makes all the necessary adjustmentsand it does this without water, drips and mess.

The patented Humidipak is the worlds first true two-way humidity system for guitar that maintains the optimum humidity level for wooden instruments: 45% relative humidity. The two-way system means that it actually emits or absorbs moisture as needed to maintain 45% relative humidity. The Humidipak is an automatic system that eliminates maintenance, guesswork and protects cherished instruments. Simply place the Humidipack packets into your guitar, shut the case and let it do the rest.

Humidipak has undergone extensive beta testing by acoustic guitar manufacturers including Taylor Guitars, the preeminent American guitar maker, who crafted such rarities as The Liberty Guitar. Bob Taylor of Taylor Guitars explains, Most guitar owners are in dire need of humidification for their guitars, but some need the opposite. Until the Planet Waves system, there has been no answer for them. At Taylor Guitars, we are blown away by its effectiveness. The Humidipak that Planet Waves is bringing to the market is among the most important accessories since guitar strings.

This revolutionary product is sure to change the way the entire music community thinks about humidification, says Jim DAddario, Chairman and CEO of DAddario & Company, Inc. Were confident that the Humidipak will appeal to touring musicians, collectors, those undergoing seasonal transitions or any musician who cares about the investment he has made in his instrument.  Our partnership with Bob Taylor and Taylor Guitars has proven to be the ultimate test and validation of this industry-changing product line.

The Humidipak kits (including soundhole/headstock pouches and three packets) will be available February 15, 2007 and will retail for $39.99. Refill packets will retail for $9.99.

For more information on Planet Waves products, visit www.planetwaves.com

Theres something about the Planet Waves collection of woven nylon guitar straps that attracts many guitarists. They dont want to wait a year to break in a strap, not when Planet Waves straps feel, from the get-go, like funky old straps, broken in such that they melt into your body shape. To experience this in a new strap is a rare pleasure and, as it turns out, quite affordable.

Planet Waves is pleased to announce the availability of five new designs in its woven strap collection. All straps are made from soft tubular nylon webbing (which lends that desirable broken-in texture), and feature long-lasting leather ends that will not tear, distort, or stretch.

The new straps join existing collections of exclusive fashion-oriented provactive designs that will appeal across genres and geographic locations. A Union Jack design is perfect for The Who or Oasis enthusiasts. While the Cranium, Voodoo, Skeleton Glass and Hold Em designs are sure to find plenty of fashion conscious players across any genre.

The new straps exemplify the spirit of Planet Waves commitment to the wide variety of musical styles and player fashions, comments Brian Vance, Planet Waves Product Manager. Weve introduced over 60 strap patters in the past couple of years and these new designs are some of the most inventive and unique weve ever done.

The new woven tubular nylon Planet Waves straps will ship in January 2007 and retail for $26.99

For more information on Planet Waves products, visit www.planetwaves.com

Buy one pack of Elixir bass strings and recieve an Elixir t-shirt or hat free. The offer is avaliable at participating dealers where you can pick up a coupon. Once you have completed the coupon, simply post it back to Elixir with your proof of purchase and within 6-8 weeks you’ll recieve your free t-shirt or hat!

The offer runs until February 2007, entries must be recieved no later than 17th March 2007. Contact your local Elixir Strings dealer for more details.

www.elixirstrings.com