volume and tone controls and a one-year guarantee. The price also included a 2-watt practice guitar amplifier (“TMA-2”, volume & tone, headphone socket, 3½” speaker, powered by two 9v batteries), a carry bag, instructional book and tape, a tuning tape, lead, strap, pick and postage and packing. Bass guitar In February 1988 Axe released their electric bass guitar. The bass guitar package was sold without a practice amplifier, advising the buyer to plug the bass in to a hi-fi. In November 1988 an optional 2-watt practice guitar amplifier (“TMA-2”, volume and tone, headphone socket, 3½” speaker, powered by two 9v batteries) was advertised at an additional cost of £7.95. In September 1989 the practice amplifier came bundled with the bass guitar. Price February 1988 to March 1988: £81 April 1988 to August 1989: £84 September 1989 to January 1990: £95 (price included practice amplifier) February 1990: £67 (closing down sale) Bundle Specifications The bass guitar included 21 frets, one full pick-up, two half pick-ups, one tone control, two volume controls and fine action adjusters. The accessories included a carry bag, strap, lead, pick, instructional book and tape set (practice amplifier from November 1988) and postage and packing. There was a choice of four colours: Flaming Red, Snow White, Bohemian Black and Charcoal Grey. Drum kit In February 1988 Axe advertised their five-piece drum kit, complete with all accessories, hardware and cymbals. Price February 1988 to March 1989: £199 April 1989 onwards: £229 Bundle Specification 22” x 14” bass drum with pedal 14” x 5 ½” chrome snare drum 12” x 8” tom-tom 13” x 9” tom-tom 16” x 16” floor-tom 16” cymbal 14” hi-hat All stands Drummer's throne Price also included: drumsticks, “Learn to Play Metal – Part One” instructional book & tape, a one-year guarantee and postage & packaging. A choice of three colours were available: black, white & red. Effects pedals Axe advertised nine electric guitar effects pedals in February 1988. The price included postage and packaging. The range comprised Compressor £25 (Price from April 1989: £27) Overdrive £21 (Price from April 1989: £23) Parametric Equalizer £24 (Price from April 1989: £26) Analogue Delay £44 (Price from April 1989: £46) Flanger £27 (Price from April 1989: £29) Phaser £24 (Price from April 1989: £26) Ultra Metal £24 (Price from April 1989: £26) Chorus £24 (Price from April 1989: £26) Distortion £19 (Price from April 1989: £21) Book and