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Architectural Digest

New York Fashion Week 2008

NEW YORK, NY – The title sponsor of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is pulling out all the stops on the runway, backstage and online to ensure another spectacular season at Bryant Park.

On the runway, Mercedes-Benz Presents the Tracy Reese Spring 2008 Collection. Starting with her first collection in 1998, Reese has created a signature style comprised of expressive colors, unique prints and intricate patterns that epitomize “feminine chic.” Celebrated clients drawn to her creations include Vanessa Minnilo, Jessica Simpson, Alicia Keys, Eva Longoria, Beyoncé and many more, and her Spring 2008 Collection, debuting at the Promenade Tent on Friday, September 7th at 11:00 a.m., will be no exception.

Backstage, Mercedes-Benz has partnered with Architectural Digest and superstar designer of interiors, S. Russell Groves, for this season’s Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge. Groves has created a setting that reflects his signature sophisticated style while incorporating materials elemental to Mercedes-Benz: soft leather, crafted wood and chrome. “With an understanding of not only the fashion consumer, but of the individuals who make it all happen,” says the designer, “we have created a lounge that evokes an appropriate sense of exclusivity and glamour.” The combination of vintage pieces with current accessories, a soothing grey color palette and warm fabric selections create an intimate, inviting atmosphere to escape from the hustle and bustle of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

And finally, in grand lobby at Bryant Park, Mercedes-Benz pays homage both to the tents’ “Architectural Landmark” theme of the Spring 2008 Collections as well its own 121- year legacy – both past and present – by showcasing a classic 1957

Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster and its modern-day counterpart, the spectacular 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster. Though half a century stands between these landmark supercars, their commitment to excellence, design, performance and utter exclusivity is the timeless bond they share. As a testament to the value of that which is truly timeless, the 2008 SLR McLaren Roadster retails for $497,750 and its older brother, which retailed for $10,970 in 1957, is valued in excess of $650,000 today.

For more information about Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York Spring 2008 Collections and for a schedule of shows, events, and complimentary photography, accredited journalists may visit and register at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Newsgroup located at www.newsgroup.mbusa.com . Consumers are invited to visit www.mbfashionweek.com

Credit – Mercedes-Benz Fashion week

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Guitar Pin

Guitar Strings – Do You Know How To Change Them?

Guitar strings do not last forever, they sometimes break or even wear out over time and at some point you are likely to have to replace them.

When changing a string, first of all make sure you have a replacement ready to put on. At the adjusting end of the string, undo it until it is totally loose and untwist it from the tuning peg. At the other end, remove the bridge peg to take out the wire. You may need to use a tool such as a pair of pliers to do this as bridge pegs are usually fixed quite rigid. While the string is removed, you can use this opportunity to clean these areas which are difficult to get to with the string in place.

When you undo your new string, you will see there is a little ball on one end of it. The purpose of this is to show you which end of the string is to be attached to the bridge. Are you still with me so far? Good! You need to insert this end of the string into the hole of the peg, and at the same time put the bridge pin back in making sure the curved indentation is lined up properly with the string. When you slide in the pin, pull very gently on the string without bending it. You should feel the ball settle into the right place. Should the pin come out when you pull the string, you will know it’s not in correctly and you must start again.

So, your string is successfully attached at the bridge end and you are happy that it is secure. Lead the string up to the head of the guitar and hold it tightly so there is no slack visible. You now need to pull the string about two cm or one inch beyond the tuning peg, then fold it to a ninety degrees angle so that it is pointing towards the tuning peg. The tuner should be turned so that the folded wire will go directly through the hole. Thread the wire through the hole up as far as the bend and put another fold in the end poking out of the other side. This fold will stop the wire from coming out of the hole until you have it adjusted to the correct tightness.

This is where an inexpensive string winder comes in handy but if you are not lucky enough to have this useful little piece of equipment, you can manually tighten the tuning peg slowly and evenly in an anti clockwise direction whilst using your free hand to maintain the tension on the string and stop any curling occurring. You can do this by pressing down on the fret board with one finger and at the same time pulling the string up with your other fingers.

On the first wrap around, you must ensure that the wrapped string goes over the folded part of the string thus stopping it from slipping out. On each and every following wrap, the string should pass below the end so each wrap sites under the previous one. The new string will need stretching up a little at first so stretch and tune several times until the sound is perfect. The bridge pin may pop up during tightening but this is normal so there is no need to panic. Just push it down into place again. When you are happy that the string is as it should be, cut off the remaining string leaving an excess of approximately a quarter of an inch.

About the Author

Kevin Sinclair is the publisher and editor of MusicianHome.com, a site that provides information and articles for musicians at all stages of their development.

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Bass Collection

Lakland Bass – A Great Instrument With an Interesting History!

The history of Lakland basses is quite an interesting story. It started from one man’s obsession with collecting bass guitars in the early 1990s. He would find one that he liked and buy it and then another would show up. Soon his private collection of bass guitars has outgrown his basement.

He started selling off some of his collection just so that he could get more and soon became known as an authority on used basses. People from all over the United States starting buying used bass guitars from him. If they were in need of repairs he consulted his favorite luthier and he would work his magic. When he was done the basses would always play much better.

They decided that it was time to take everything that they loved about their favorite bass guitars and put them into one bass. They were out to create the perfect instrument. Lakland, pronounced Lakeland was born.

Today artists from every genre and every corner of the world use Lakland bass guitars. They are well known for their awesome playability and tone.

There are over a 16 models available today all of which are works of art. They all feature reinforced head stocks and that have superior playability. There are three types of woods used for creating the fingerboards. There is Maple, rosewood and for the fretless models there is ebony.

Lakland basses are used by artists such as Joe Osborn, Juan Alderete, Nick Harmer, Dave Parsons and John Peirce just to name a few.

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True Vintage

Whence Appreciation Is Vintage Anniversary Rings And Vintage Goodness

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