SHADOW MODEL I

Electric guitar made of solid alder. Three pickups, two single-coil and one "humbucker" known as the EQ5, featuring unique equalisation control for each string. Floyd Rose tremolo and recessed cut-away "for better upper-neck access". Made in brand new Italian factory. Choice of red, white and black finishes. £350.

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YAMAHA MT100

Four-track cassette machine. Built-in four-channel mixer. Auxiliary "send and return" for effects. No equalisation. Two-speed tape deck, "dbx" noise reduction to soften tape hiss. Swish looks £389.

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CASIO DH100

"Digital horn". Six preset sounds including "saxophone", "trumpet" and "clarinet". Choice of recorder and "Casio original" fingering. Internal amp and speaker. Can also be plugged into external amplification for improved sound quality. MIDI connection allows breath control of synthesizers, samplers, beatboxes etc. £129.

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PHILIPS MOVING SOUND

Groovy new range of personal stereo equipment. Includes "The Discus" stereo cassette player, "The Radio" cassette player, "Le Cube" radio cassette, and "The Triangle" stereo radio. All models finished in white with "stylish pink and blue trim detail". FROM £17 TO £99.

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BEYER "TOUR GROUP"

New range of microphones specifically designed for live performance. Includes some established models (M88, M380, M300) and some completely new mikes (MCE80, MCE81). All have reinforced steel baskets. Finished in non-reflective matt black for stage, TV, and video use. Made in West Germany. FROM £59 TO £255.

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BONTEMPI AZ1200

Digital "keysynth" keyboard. 61 keys. 32 sampled orchestral sounds featuring "sampled wave technology". Built-in beatbox with 16 digital preset rhythms plus 16 variations. All sound sections programmable. Stereo amp and speakers. MIDI connections. "Elegant Italian design". £499.

INFO: Internote UK, (Contact Details)