These reviews are taken from leading, independent music publications.
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EDB-1 |
The Sheer Acoustic Equaliser Direct Blend
A powerful, robust, multi-functional
EQ box for all acoustic instruments. This compact box
gives you complete control over your sound with 5-band EQ and a notch filter,
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Go To EDB-1 reviews
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SK120 |
The Shire King 120W Acoustic Combo Amplifier
The SK120 delivers amazing sound quality and functionality
allowing you to get the exact sound you want in your live setup.
It can act as back line or a personal monitor.
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SK60 |
The Shire King 60W Acoustic Combo Amplifier
This excellent, and surprisingly powerful little amp gives you complete
control over your live sound and can perform as back line or personal monitor.
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The Band |
The Band Instant-Fit pickup for Violin, Viola and Cello
With its warm sound and outstanding resistance to feedback, The Band has become
an international success for Headway. It can be fit to your violin, viola or cello
in under 30 seconds, and after the show, you can take it off again.
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Go To The Band reviews
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HE2/G.FEQ |
High-End Pickup for Acoustic Guitar
The HE2/G.FEQ continues to receive rave reviews from all corners. It has become
the first choice pickup for installation by many of the UK's top luthiers. The
HE2 has fixed EQ which is tailored to the specific instrument.
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Go To HE2 reviews
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HE1/G1C |
High-End Pickup for Acoustic Guitar (with controls)
This archive product signified a genuine step forward for Headway.
A complete under-saddle pickup with onboard controls. It is shown here to
highlight the Classical Guitar review by Chirs Kilvington, in March 1998.
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Go To HE1 reviews
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EDB - 1
EQ DI Box
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"..unique and very special...the sound produced is superb
and it can fit into your guitar case."
5/5 - All categories.
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Acoustic Magazine
August '09
Mark Tucker
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SK120
Shire King 120W
Acoustic Amp
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Comparison review with LR Baggs Core 1 Acoustic Reference.
"A wonderful little amp designed by people
who understand what musicians need."
"..Headway,..,edges it for me, with its greater flexibility and more attention to detail"
5/5 - Overall
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Acoustic Magazine
August/September '08
Sam Wise
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SK120
Shire King 120W
Acoustic Amp
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"Stunning detail, clean tone and cool FX."
TG Rating - 4/5 |
Total Guitar
January '07
Henry Yates
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SK120
Shire King 120W
Acoustic Amp
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"Very accurate sound with a clear, warm tonality.
Great-sounding EQ that is very easy to tweak to give a great sound."
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Music Mart
(Now
Performing Musician)
July '07
Bob Thomas
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SK60
Shire King 60W
Acoustic Amp
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"I can't praise the sound of this unit enough;
it's just incredibly straightforward to get a really nice tone."
Sound - 5/5 |
Acoustic Magazine
June/July '07
Sam Wise
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SK60
Shire King 60W
Acoustic Amp
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"..should you want your amplified instrument to sound
identical to it's unamplified form, this particular 60 watt combo had been built to deliver a
clean, netural and unadulterated sound - and does it deliver!" |
JazzWise
March '09
David Gallant |
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SK60
Shire King 60W
Acoustic Amp
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"What acoustic players need: compact, portable
performance with quality and flexibility"
Gear of the Year 2008 - Highly Recommended |
Guitar & Bass
Winter Special 2008
Jerry Uwins |
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SK60
Shire King 60W
Acoustic Amp
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"The Headway brand has a seriously high reputation
to uphold with acoustic musicians, and so you've every right to expect something special in the
Shire King 60." Value for Money 5/5 |
Guitar Buyer
June '06
Mick Taylor |
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HE2/G.FEQ
Pickup For
Acoustic Guitar
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"..the HE2 has the kind of clarity and richness often promised but rarely realised."
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Musician
The Journal of the Musician's Union
Winter '08 |
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HE2/G.FEQ
Pickup For
Acoustic Guitar
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"..sparkling with the sort of complex overtones which at one time couldn't be found on
an amplified acoustic without resorting to a condenser mic."
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Acoustic Magazine
August/September '08
Sam Wise |
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HE2/G.FEQ
Pickup For
Acoustic Guitar
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"Bob Dylan, Ralph McTell and Paul McCartney have all used Headway gear. Now we know why."
Sound - 20/20 Overall - 94%
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Guitar And Bass
September '08
Jerry Uwins |
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The Band
Instant-Fit Pickup For
Violin, Viola and Cello
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"Overall its far and away the best pickup I've used at a gig, because it's easy to manage, sounds good,
and you can rely on it."
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ShireFolk Magazine
Winter '02
Chris Mills |
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The Band
Instant-Fit Pickup For
Violin, Viola and Cello
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"It's clearly been well thought through by Headway's R&D department, who have built the Band to
withstand the rigours of the road...Thoroughly recommended."
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Jazzwise
April '09'
David Gallant |
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HE1/G1C
Pickup for Acoustic Guitar
with Onboard Controls
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"The first notes confirmed all my hopes; the guitar sounded exactly as it always had done, nothing
altered except for the increased volume. I must say I was delighted. The sound was as clear as
a bell and with no extraneous noise whatsoever."
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Classical Guitar Magazine
March 1998
Chris Kilvington |
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