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Personalised multi-point setup included

Before dispatch, your instrument will be treated to a full setup. That's not a quick tweak, but a full multi-point setup by an experienced guitar technician who will check and adjust every single thing on your guitar, bass, ukulele or banjo to ensure it is performing at its absolute best.

This is not a quick process but we believe every instrument should go through our process to acheive an exacting standard of playability.

Frets

We start with the frets on your instrument. All guitar necks move and change over time so we will make sure that your frets are nice and flat as we go up the neck. We don't want any high or low spots as this will mean your guitar will need a higher than optimum action and potentially suffer with fret buzz.

We check and properly profile the playing surface of the frets and then make sure the fret ends are finished off properly. The fret is then polished to ensure smooth string bending.

Truss Rod

Then it's on to the truss rod. This metal rod differs from guitar to guitar (some guitars such as classical guitars don't usually have a truss rod!) and basically controls the "relief" or curve of the neck. Not enough relief and your strings won't have enough clearance over the other frets when playing. Too much relief and you'll have a high action which gets worse as you go up the neck.

The heavier the strings then the more the truss rod needs to work. Proper adjustment in the workshop means that the action will be just right for the strings fitted to your guitar.

Top Nut

The top nut is super important and is one of the two open contact points of your guitar. The technician will check and cut each slot to make sure the strings both run freely but are not sitting in a slot that's too big.

The top nut also plays a big part in the action of your guitar so we'll hit that sweet spot between too low and too high.

Saddle(s)

Another really important part of your guitar!

On an acoustic, the saddle is cut to the correct height making sure the bottom is 100% flat and straight. This means the string can transfer its vibration properly into the body of your guitar.

For electric guitars, the saddles are adjusted to ensure your intonation is perfect. We will also match the saddles to the radius of your fretboard.

Bridge / Tremolo

The bridge affects the break angle and string height of your guitar and is also responsible for holding your saddles.

For a guitar with a Floyd Rose tremolo system or similar, the spring tension has to be just right to allow the tremolo to return to its "zero point" and keep everything in tune.

For guitars with standard tremolos, we can set it to float and be used both up or down like a true tremolo or we can lock the trem block back so the tremolo will only go downwards.... the choice is yours!

Intonation

Intonation is the measure of how in-tune the guitar string is across the length of the fretboard and a guitar with badly set intonation will get more and more out of tune as the string is shortened when you play.

Tiny adjustments are made to each string where applicable to adjust its length and ensure that the intonation is set just right.

Overall Action

Once all the above has been completed, the guitar is checked for playability and fine adjustments are made. This step brings everything together and means your guitar will be set up optimally.

Machine Heads

Every machine head is operated and checked for function. We need to ensure that the machine heads operate smoothly.

Electrics

All the functions of your guitar are checked to ensure everything is working as intended.

For acoustic guitars we will check the functions of the EQ system and controls as weel as check the internal cabling and jack socket.

For electric guitars, all the pickups are checked for function and tonal response. All controls and switches are operated to ensure they are functioning properly. The jack socket is checked.

Other Parts

All other parts such as strap pins, bushings, tuning buttons etc are fully checked.

Dispatch

All our instruments get the same premium treatment wether you purchase online or instore.

If you have purchased online, your guitar will be carefully packed ready for dispatch. You will receive a tracking link via email.

Happy playing :)

Roland FA08 88-Note Weighted Keyboard Music Workstation
Roland
Roland FA08 88-Note Weighted Keyboard Music Workstation
Roland FA08 88-Note Weighted Keyboard Music Workstation

Roland FA08 88-Note Weighted Keyboard Music Workstation

SKU: FA08
 Discontinued
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The Roland FA-08 Music Workstation features an 88-note weighted key action, over 2000 sounds, a plethora of studio-quality effects, an easy to us 16-track sequencer and lots, lots more! Be it for stage, studio or home, the Roland FA08 is a truly inspiring instrument that’s extremely powerful and versatile, yet simple and intuitive too.

Any self respecting Music Workstation has to be filled to the brim with a range of quality and diverse sounds, and the FA-08 certainly doesn't disappoint. Loaded with over 2000 sounds from Roland's flagship INTEGRA-7 sound module, which include SuperNATURAL synth, acoustic and drums tones, plus XV-5080 PCM tones you are treated to some stunning expressive sounds that will truly inspire.

The FA-08 hosts Roland's Ivory Feel-G Keyboard. Derived from Roland's high-end cabinet pianos, this keybed delivers 88-notes of inspiring weighted-action - perfect for you musical explorations. Get superior touch and sensitivity in a lightweight design - a great addition that aids the lighter weight of the instrument, something the gigging musician will really appreciate.

Powerful yet pleasing simple, the onboard 16-track sequencer has been designed to capture your inspiration as it comes - recording is only ever a simple button push away. You easily be able to build a full 16-track arrangement from the huge tonal palette onboard, whether you use continuous loop recording mode or step record mode. In addition you'll have complete control of editing and mixing your track.

Independent MFX engines are available across all 16-channels in a studio set - great for live playing and song mixing. With each MFX channel gives you access to 67 different effects, you have serious amounts of options for polishing and tweaking your music.

The overall design of the FA-08 makes it real joy to use. The panel is logically organized into dedicated sections, and the large color LCD presents a gorgeous look with inviting hi-res graphics for working with sequencer, selecting tones or adjusting various settings. Dedicated buttons give you instant access to regularly used functions whilst the 6 knobs (with an easy to use matrix) let you control a wide range of parameters for total control and expression.

Love to use samples, then you'll love the FA-08? With its sampler section based on Roland’s mega-popular SP-404SX it delivers a fun, fast, hands-on operation and sampling/playback via convenient SDHC cards. You can play audio samples directly from the 16 pads on the FA-08 panel, making it easy to expand your performances with loops, backing tracks, one-shots, vocal phrases, sound FX, and more.

If you are studio based and use a DAW, then the Roland FA08 will can happily become the hub of your studio. A simple press of the dedicated DAW control button instantly sets up the FA08 to communciate with your favourite software.

  • Reimagined music workstation designed to maximize your creative flow
  • 88-note Ivory Feel-G Keyboard provides premium weighted-action performance in a lightweight design that’s easy to transport
  • Over 2000 sounds from the flagship INTEGRA-7 sound module, including SuperNATURAL synth and acoustic tones and drums; add even more tones via internal wave sound expansion slots
  • SuperNATURAL synth engine is fully compatible with the expansive collection of free INTEGRA-7 synth tones available from Roland’s Axial sound library site
  • 16-track sequencer with non-stop loop recording makes it easy to build songs quickly; export your sequencer tracks to an SDHC card as a complete stereo mix, or as multitrack audio or MIDI data for use in your DAW
  • Onboard sampler based on the SP-404SX features 16 pads x 4 banks and direct recording/playback via SDHC cards
  • Polish your sounds with a multitude of studio-quality effects, including 16 independent MFX engines, six COMP+EQ processors for drums, unique TFX (total effects), and global EQ, chorus, and reverb
  • Tweak tones, effects, and external MIDI devices in real time with six user-assignable Sound Modify knobs
  • Intuitive, streamlined interface with large color LCD
  • Press one button to instantly configure the FA-08 for use with your DAW via USB
  • D-Beam, Rhythm Pattern, Arpeggiator, and Chord Memory functions to expand your creative palette
  • Guitar/Mic and Line input jacks for performing, sampling, and DAW audio recording; dedicated input reverb provides ambience for performing/recording
  • USB ports for sound expansion data, updates, and audio/MIDI interfacing with a computer; MIDI communication with the iPad is possible when using Apple’s iPad Camera Connection Kit
  • 1415mm x 340mm x 142mm WxDxH
  • 16.5kg
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