December 21, 2016
Wayne Jones Audio showcases a Fodera Monarch Elite 6 bass guitar
Wayne Jones introduces his Custom Fodera Guitars Monarch Elite 6 string bass guitar.
Ash body, Ash tone block. Quilted Maple top, Maple neck & Birdseye maple board. Pope 3 band EQ.
When you want the best – Play a Fodera bass guitar through a Wayne Jones AUDIO bass rig.
Wayne Jones AUDIO & Fodera Guitars are both privileged & happy to announce that they will be working in conjunction with each other, in their respective countries, providing a place where you can see, play & hear the highly respected state of the art, beautifully crafted Fodera basses & the highly acclaimed & awarded Wayne Jones AUDIO high end, high powered bass cabinets & amplifiers.
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December 21, 2016
Wayne Jones Audio showcases a Fodera Monarch 5 Deluxe bass guitar
Wayne Jones introduces a Fodera Monarch 5 string Deluxe bass guitar.
3 piece maple neck, Birdseye board, Ash body, Primavera top, Seymour Duncan pickups, Pope 3 band EQ.
When you want the best – Play a Fodera bass guitar through a Wayne Jones AUDIO bass rig.
Wayne Jones AUDIO & Fodera Guitars are both privileged & happy to announce that they will be working in conjunction with each other, in their respective countries, providing a place where you can see, play & hear the highly respected state of the art, beautifully crafted Fodera basses & the highly acclaimed & awarded Wayne Jones AUDIO high end, high powered bass cabinets & amplifiers.
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December 13, 2016
THE WAYNE JONES AUDIO STUDIO MONITORS
New products for WJ Audio range to be launched at NAMM continues!!!
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THE WJ STUDIO MONITORS, with the all new “Room Character selector”
The finish is a stunningly lush 2 Pak gloss black with a clear on top.
As are all good high end studio monitors these are made from 19mm MDF for the high density properties of the wood.
The accurate representation of bass & drums is Incredible. They also make great home stereo or home theatre speakers.
CABINET SPECS:
► Power Amp is mounted into one cab only
► Power Amp – State of the art D Class switch mode stereo power amp with heat sink plate mounted into the rear of one cabinet.
► Power Amp frequency – 20 Hz – 20 KHz
► High Pass Filter – 30Hz roll off
► Cabinet tuning – 40 Hz to 20KHz (speakers will reproduce below 30Hz so thus the need for the HPF)
► Drivers – 2 custom made Wayne Jones 10” drivers with Aluminium cast frames, specially formulated Eucalyptus cone pulp, Kevlar impregnated cones.
► Voice coil – 3”
► Tweeter – Faital, 1.” Voice coil
► Crossover point – 3Khz
► Control plate – Brushed Stainless Steel
► Mains Power in – IEC
► 2 XLR balanced Inputs
► LED readout for “Room Selection” & clip Indication
► Attenuators
► High -12Db cut
► Room Character selector – Flat, Room 1, Room 2
Exclusive To NAMM 15% Off Direct Prices
***Only for purchase arrangements made while attending NAMM 2017***
Wayne Jones AUDIO @ NAMM
Booth 1697 · Thursday – Sunday · 9.30am – 6pm
January 19-22, 2017 · Anaheim Convention Center · Anaheim, CA
www.namm.org
Watch out for booth performances from Wayne Jones Endorsees – announcement soon.
December 13, 2016
WJBPII TWIN CHANNEL BASS PRE-AMP
More additions to the WJ Audio range to be launched at NAMM
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Introducing the all new WJBPII TWIN CHANNEL BASS PRE-AMP, featuring the option of phantom power on the second channel.
Listening to endorsees Scott Colley & Andre Berry I designed this new edition for the endorsee family. Scott needed one channel for his double bass pick up & a second channel for the phantom powered mic he uses on the bass. Andre needed extended treble frequencies. I also made a few of my own changes to the WJBPII
FEATURES:
► 2 Independent channels.
Channel 1 – Stereo/Mono Input
Channel 2 – Has the option of phantom power or just use it as a second channel.
► 2 Input gain level controls with -10dB pad & Input clip Indicators for both channels
► Optical compressor with level
► 6 band EQ plus 30hZ boost
► Stereo pan control (for use when using 1 or 2 outputs to 1 or 2 WJ 1000 Watt Powered 2×10 cabs) Channel selector Independent volume control of both channels Master Stage volume Pre amp Output Indicator
► Outside power supply to ensure studio quality noiseless operation, switchable 115/230V Stereo XLR balance outputs & 1/4” unbalanced. Works in conjunction with the pan control Stereo/Mono FX loop Foot switch – to kill all sound for tuning etc.
► DI pre or post with level control
► Ground Lift for DI
► Aux in – 1/4” or mini jack
► Headphone out with level control
Exclusive To NAMM 15% Off Direct Prices
***Only for purchase arrangements made while attending NAMM 2017***
Wayne Jones AUDIO @ NAMM
Booth 1697 · Thursday – Sunday · 9.30am – 6pm
January 19-22, 2017 · Anaheim Convention Center · Anaheim, CA
www.namm.org
Watch out for booth performances from Wayne Jones Endorsees – announcement soon.
December 10, 2016
Exclusive To NAMM 15% Off Direct Prices
***Only for purchase arrangements made while attending NAMM 2017***
Wayne Jones AUDIO @ NAMM
Booth 1697 · Thursday – Sunday · 9.30am – 6pm
January 19-22, 2017 · Anaheim Convention Center · Anaheim, CA
www.namm.org
Watch out for booth performances from Wayne Jones Endorsees – announcement soon.
December 10, 2016
WJ 700 Watt Passive 2×10 Bass Cabinet
New additions to the WJ Audio range to be launched at NAMM
Now you can have the same incredible cabinet sound using the head of your choice.
Building on the range of awarded and highly acclaimed powered cabinets.
► 700 Watt @8 Ohms, Compact, Hi End, Crystal Clear, Full Range 2×10 Bass Cabinet (40 Hz – 20 KHz)
► The custom made WJ drivers themselves are 40 Hz to 4.5 kHz & will extend down to 28 Hz, Kevlar impregnated cones with huge magnets.
► Clean true mids with no cloudy sound like other cabs.
► True studio sound for your bass but with the added live sound reinforcement.
► Portable
► Bar handles for carrying
More Product Announcements for NAMM Coming Soon!
Wayne Jones AUDIO @ NAMM
Booth 1697 · Thursday – Sunday · 9.30am – 6pm
January 19-22, 2017 · Anaheim Convention Center · Anaheim, CA
www.namm.org
November 30, 2016
NAMM Show 2017 – Anaheim, CA
January 19 – 22
Wayne Jones AUDIO will be in Anaheim, California for the NAMM Show January 2017 (National Association of Music Merchants). Wayne will be introducing new products to his highly acclaimed and awarded range – these will be announced shortly.
NAMM Show – Booth 1697
Thursday – Sunday, 10am – 6am
January 19 – 22
www.namm.org
Anaheim Convention Center
800 W Katella Ave
Anaheim, CA 92802
www.anaheimconventioncenter.com
November 30, 2016
Hear & Try a Wayne Jones AUDIO rig
in Cardiff Wales, UK
Contact Charles Rogers
Ph: +447940400320
[hide_email jasonzillo@gmail.com]
November 30, 2016
New Endorsee – HeaveN Beatbox
Our new endorsee is a testament to the versatility and high fidelity of the Wayne Jones AUDIO range. Welcome on board Steven Cantor, commonly known as HeaveN Beatbox.
HeaveN Beatbox is a Crossover Beatboxer from the USA, who has been delighting audiences with his astounding beatboxing abilities, and his magnetic and exuberant personality. As a bi-product of his environment, HeaveN expresses himself by absorbing the actions and sounds that immediately surround him. He hears, feels, captures and personifies these sounds through the art of beatboxing and storytelling…
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November 21, 2016
Wayne Jones AUDIO 10” drivers for Powered Bass Cabinets
The custom 10” drivers in the Wayne Jones AUDIO powered bass cabinets are hand made with passion & pride, exclusively for Wayne Jones AUDIO.
A combination of Michail Barabasz, of Lorantz Audio, and his 40 years of experience designing and making speakers/electronics with Wayne Jones’s 40 years of experience as a professional bass player, solo artist, writer, and producer you get the state of the art, highly acclaimed and awarded Wayne Jones AUDIO high end bass cabs.
November 10, 2016
Wonderful review just in from Scott Devine
ScottsBassLessons.com
Wonderful review just in from Scott Devine of ScottsBassLessons.com for the WJ 2×10 1000 watt powered cabinet and WJBP Stereo Valve Bass Guitar Pre-Amp
It’s seriously epic – Insanely well made – I want one, I want two! – It sounds AWESOME
This rig is now up for Scott’s November giveaway.
For Your Chance to Win: www.scottsbasslessons.com/november-giveaway
FREE ScottsBassLessons Academy Trial: www.scottsbasslessons.com
Ultimate Bass Players Toolkit: www.scottsbasslessons.com/scotts-backstage-bonuses-area
Follow Scott on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScottsBassLessons
November 7, 2016
Dave Koz @ Bird's Basement jazz club, Melbourne
Saxophonist Dave Koz hit town last week, his first time with band in Australia.
Here are some excerpts of the Saturday night performance at Bird’s Basement jazz club in Melbourne – Nov 5 2016.
Amazing line-up of musicians:
Dave Koz (sax), Adam Hawley (guitar), Rodney Lee (keys), David Hooper (drums), Sam Sims (bass).
Bird's Basement jazz club - Melbourne, Australia
Wayne Jones AUDIO house bass rig on stage. 2000 watts of two WJ 2×10 1000 watt powered cabinet and WJBP Stereo Valve Bass Guitar Pre-Amp.
November 7, 2016
Bassist Jess Riley from Tequila Mockingbyrd
Bassist and endorsee Jess Riley from Tequila Mockingbyrd dropped through these photos from their UK travels.
Here is what the UK audience is being hit with!
Great reviews are coming in for their shows
www.facebook.com/jessreilytequilamockingbyrd
www.facebook.com/tequilamockingbyrdband
www.tequilamockingbyrdband.com
Jess is using 2000 watts of two WJ 2×10 1000 watt powered cabinet and WJBP Stereo Valve Bass Guitar Pre-Amp.
September 30, 2016
Derrick “Swol” Ray
The masters of bass guitar keep coming, Derrick “Swol” Ray is now a Wayne Jones AUDIO endorsee. Derrick performs with Rihanna and his credits include among many, Alicia Keys, Marvin Sapp, Kirk Franklin, Mary J. Blige, and Anita Wilson.
Derrick will be using two WJ 2×10 powered bass cabinets (2000 watts) and the WJBP Stereo Valve Bass Pre-Amp
September 27, 2016
Garrett Body introducing John Owens III
to his new WJ Audio rig
Endorsee Garrett Body introducing his Wayne Jones Audio bass guitar rig to John Owens III.
"I have another believer ???????? John Owens III is now in love with Wayne Jones Audio ????"
Garrett Body uses:
Two WJ 2×10 powered bass cabinets (2000 watts) and the WJBP Stereo Valve Bass Pre-Amp
September 26, 2016
Jimmy Haslip with Jeff Lorber Fusion @ Bird's Basement
I was privileged to see & meet the amazing Jimmy Haslip performing with Jeff Lorber Fusion at Bird's Basement jazz club last week.
While in Melbourne, Jimmy used the in house bass rig at Bird's Basement, two WJ 2×10 powered bass cabinets (2000 watts) and a WJBP Stereo Valve Bass Pre-Amp.
Greg Phillips from Australian Musician did a great interview with Jeff Lorber & Jimmy Haslip while they were in town:
https://youtu.be/9Ep0UEAxUZc
www.birdsbasement.com
September 17, 2016
Garrett Body introducing his new WJ Audio rig
Bass player and new Wayne Jones AUDIO endorsee, Garrett Body, posting a quick phone video introducing his new Wayne Jones AUDIO bass guitar rig.
Two WJ 2×10 powered bass cabinets (2000 watts) and the WJBP Stereo Valve Bass Pre-Amp
September 17, 2016
Bassist Shelley Shellz smiling at Blue Note Hawaii
Bassist Shelley Shellz arrived at Blue Note Hawaii with Davell Crawford - The Prince Of New Orleans, Sept 12 to find his favourite back-line gear.
Shelley is holding the WJBP Stereo Valve Bass Pre-Amp
Blue Note Hawaii have a pair of Wayne Jones AUDIO WJ 2×10 Powered Bass Cabinets and the WJBP Pre-Amp for their house back-line.
September 17, 2016
Captain Danger (André Berry on bass)
Captain Danger - "Cold Sweat"/interlude/"Born On The Bayou" (live)
In the video André Berry, Wayne Jones AUDIO endorsee, is gigging with two WJ 2×10 powered bass cabinets (2000 watts) and a WJBP Stereo Valve Bass Pre-Amp.
September 15, 2016
Great Day For Endorsee Announcements
Maurice Fitzgerald!
Maurice Fitzgerald on bass… with a Wayne Jones AUDIO rig!
Maurice Fitzgerald began playing bass on a professional level at the age of 18 and has maintained a diverse professional career for 14 years, playing with contemporary jazz greats such as Ramsey Lewis and Brian Culbertson, as well as gospel greats such as Donnie McClurkin and CeCe Winans...
...He has circled the globe in recent years with the likes of Beyonce Knowles, Destiny’s Child, Brian Culbertson and Ramsey Lewis. In the gospel arena, Maurice has toured with Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond and John P. Kee. He recently completed a tour with BeBe and CeCe Winans Read more ➤ (full endorsee listing with media links)
September 15, 2016
New Endorsee - Garrett Body
Big welcome on board Garrett Body (G. Body).
"Garrett Body affectionately known as “G Body” is an amazing bassist from Chicago, IL. His musical journey began at the age of 9 where he began playing for a local church choir. Over time Garrett developed and perfected his craft and love for music.
Garrett’s music has inspired many and has allowed him the honor of sharing the stage with many notable recording artists such as Heather Headley, Jennifer Hudson, Dwayne Woods, Euge Groove, Rick Braun, Norman Brown, Brian Simpson, Sax Pack, and the list goes on and on. Read more ➤ (full endorsee listing with media links)
September 14, 2016
David Dyson Delivering a Monster Performance
David Dyson, a Wayne Jones AUDIO endorsee, delivering a monster performance in this video.
"Unit 3 Deep - David Dyson - Unleashed - Bethesda Blues Jazz & Supper Club, August 2016"
The Wayne Jones AUDIO rig David plays through in this video:
WJBP Stereo Valve Bass Pre-Amp
WJ 2×10 1000 Watt Powered Bass Cabinet
September 6, 2016
Best Bass Sound I Have Ever Had
“Last night I had the best bass sound I have ever had anywhere in the world.” - phone call from Carl Young, bass player for Michael Franti & Spearhead, after his gig in San Francisco.
Carl's rig
4000 watt wall of Pure Power
WJBP Bass Guitar Pre-Amp x 2
WJ 2×10 1000 Watt 2x10 Powered Bass Cabinet x 4
September 6, 2016
User of the single powered WJ 1×10
Wayne,
I’ve spent some time with the WJ 1x10. It’s everything you said it would be. Good, even response throughout the range of whichever instrument I play through it.
I have old Yamaha BB-5000’s (actually 3 of them). I was an early purchaser after trying out a prototype that Nathan East let me play on, back in 1984. One is strung with a Low-B. The WJ 1x10 reproduces this bass just like my headphones (Sony MDR-7506), or my studio monitors (Dynaudio BM6a). Nice and even, no bumps in any particular range (i.e., no boomy low-midrange, no honky high-midrange). read more ➤
August 27, 2016
Arturo O’farrill with his Afro Cuban Orchestra
Headed off to Bird's Basement jazz club to see Arturo O’farrill with his Afro Cuban Orchestra.
These guys all must have had the same math teacher – their timing was impeccable.
Bassist Carlo De Rosa was using both Wayne Jones Audio rigs, the WJ 1×10’s for his upright, the WJ 2×10 for electric and WJBP Stereo Valve Bass Pre-Amp.
www.arturoofarrill.com
www.carloderosa.com
August 17, 2016
Jess Riley - New Endorsee
Wayne Jones AUDIO is very proud to announce the association and endorsement with bass player Jess Riley.
Australian powerhouse rock trio, Tequila Mockingbyrd, are about to smash it in Europe with their upcoming tour kicking off in September. After their debut album release, Fight and Flight, this all woman group have skyrocketed to prominence appearing as support to Australia's rock royalty; Baby Animals, Thirsty Merc, The Superjesus, Twelve Foot Ninja and British India along with international greats like Richie Ramone, Cherie Currie. Complete with a Middle East tour performing for the Australian, US and UK Troops and clocking up several national tours, Tequila Mockingbyrd are taking on Europe with bassist Jess Riley powered up with 2000 watts of two WJ 2×10 cabinets and a WJBP Stereo Valve Bass Guitar Pre-Amp.
www.tequilamockingbyrdband.com
www.facebook.com/tequilamockingbyrdband
CD and Merchandise
Debut album “Fight and Flight” from Lighthill Sound Studios (produced by Ricki Rae - Electric Mary, Bellusira, Massive) www.artistfirst.com.au/collections/tequila-mockingbyrd
August 11, 2016
Wrap Up of Melbourne Guitar Show 2016
Wrap-up for the Melbourne Guitar Show 2016 at the Wayne Jones AUDIO stand. 2nd day in and "Did that just happen?!" Very impressive booth performances by Drew Dedman from Superheist, Christopher Bekker and a bunny. Tyson Constantinou stopped by again to get one more feel of that Wayne Jones AUDIO and Fodera Guitars Monach 5 Deluxe combination. He does that gear justice.
Big thank you to Simon Hosford for sitting in with Chris for their stunning version of Miles Davis's "All Blues".
Booth Performances by:
WAYNE JONES
www.wayne-jones.com (Wayne Jones on Bass)
CHRIS BEKKER
Chris has performed and recorded with some of Australia’s biggest artists including Ian Moss, James Reyne, Tina Arena, Richard Clapton, Jon Stevens, Mark Seymour, Ross Wilson, Renee Geyer, Vika and Linda Bull, Jade McCrae and Paul Grabowsky
On display were two stunning Fodera bass guitars. Wayne with his Custom Fodera Monarch Elite 6 and a Fodera Monach 5 Deluxe bass guitar, which a number of very lucky people got to try with the Wayne Jones AUDIO bass rigs.
Reminder; the Monach 5 Deluxe bass guitar is for sale. Try / Buy Monarch 5 bass in Melbourne
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July 27, 2016
9000 Watts Of Wall Demolishing Sound!!!
Not to be outdone by Carl Young from Michael Franti & Spearhead and his 4000 watt system (4 x WJ 2×10), Bryan Akers from Atlanta Backline Company & André Bowman’s tech set up a little 9000 watt system to blast a keyboard player to the next state.
The WJ 2×10
1000 Watt 2×10 Powered Bass Cabinet
The WJ 1×10’s
1000 Watt 1×10 / 500 Watts per side
WJBP Bass Guitar Pre-Amp
Atlanta Backline Company
3519 Church Street, Suites ABC
Clarkston, GA 30021, USA
Ph. (404) 709 2991
www.atlbackline.com
www.facebook.com/atlantabackline
July 21, 2016
4000 WATT WALL OF PURE POWER
Carl Young, bassist with Michael Franti & Spearhead, currently on tour with a 4000 watt wall of pure power.
WJ 2×10 1000 Watt Powered Bass Cabinet x 4 & WJBP Stereo Valve Bass Pre-Amp x 2
www.michaelfranti.com/band/#carl-young
www.michaelfranti.com/tour-dates
July 16, 2016
You Can Afford The Best!
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1000 Watt WJ 2x10 Powered Bass Cabinets
1000 Watt (500 Watts a side) WJ 1x10 Powered Stereo Cabinet System
July 10, 2016
A NIGHT WITH MR. JONES & BAND
from Sunday 3rd July @ Bird’s Basement jazz club
Photos from A NIGHT WITH MR. JONES & BAND @ Bird’s Basement jazz club 3rd July.
Alongside Wayne Jones on bass, the night featured some of Australia’s finest musicians, Fallon Williams III (drums) and Jack Pantazis (Guitar), Robyn Payne (Keyboards & Bass), Rob Little (also on Bass), Lachlan Davidson (Sax).
Full details of musicians listed on Wayne Jones on Bass Events Page
Wayne Jones' Recordings www.wayne-jones.com
Wayne & Rob each used WJ 2x10 1000 Watt 2×10 Powered Bass Cabinet & WJBP Bass Guitar Pre-Amp rigs.
June 19, 2016
New Endorsee - Scott Colley
Very proud to have on board our latest endorsee, Scott Colley, one of the highest regarded upright bass players in the world.
Scott is the bassist of choice for such jazz legends as Herbie Hancock, Jim Hall, Andrew Hill, and Michael Brecker. As well as a composer and bandleader in his own right, he has also appeared on more than 200 albulms to date.
Other great musicians Scott Colley has worked alongside include Chris Potter, Adam Rogers, Brian Blade, David Binney, Kenny Werner, Bill Frisell, Pat Metheny, Adam Rogers, Michael Brecker, Chris Potter, Clifford Jordan, Kenny Werner, Edward Simon, Brian Blade, Antonio Sanchez, Bill Stewart, Roy Haynes, and John Scofield. read more ➤
Scott will be using a WJ 1×10’s pair, 1000 Watts with the WJBP Stereo Valve Bass Pre-Amp
https://shop.waynejonesaudio.com
Scott has a new album on the way and a list of recordings for purchase can be found at: http://www.scottcolley.com/cds.html
June 14, 2016
Why do things by halves? Do them with 4000 Watts!!!
Carl Young, bassist for Michael Franti and Spearhead showing “Now this is a bass rig!”
Michael Franti and Spearhead currently on their summer tour. Upcoming gigs in USA & UK
http://www.adtheband2.com/#!tours/be107
1000 Watt 2x10 Powered Bass Cabinet / 4000 Watts in 8x10’s
June 14, 2016
You too could have this smile
if you're playing through a WJ bass rig
This adds a whole new take on "You too could have this smile if you're playing through a WJ bass rig"
Melbourne bass player Joseph Fernand and his 2000 Watt WJ Bass rig. Bjorn Again shows at The Palms, Crown Casino Melbourne.
1000 Watt 2x10 Powered Bass Cabinet / 2000 Watts in 4x10’s
June 9, 2016
My Custom Fodera Monarch Elite 6
I'm really excited. My Custom Fodera Monarch Elite 6 is nearly ready. I'll have it just in time for the Bird's Basement show.
A Night With Mr. Jones @ Bird's Basement 3 July at 19:45–23:00
Reminder; I still have the Monarch 5 here for sale too. Try / Buy Monarch 5 bass in Melbourne
Wayne Jones on Bass (musician website / purchase Wayne's CDs)
May 23, 2016
The House of Sanborn
Some pics of the WJ 2x10 rig that endorsee André Berry used for David Sanborn's private party. Must have been a good party. The rig never left. It now resides in his studio. Thanks David.
May 7, 2016
Scott Colley on double bass with the John Scofield Trio
@ Bird’s Basement in Melbourne
Scott Colley on double bass with the John Scofield Trio, Bill Stewart on drums.
Had an amazing night at Melbourne’s new jazz club Bird’s Basement again. This time to see John Scofield Trio. Astounding musicianship all round from this trio.
There’s that happy smile again that all bass players get when they plug into the WJ rig. Scott Colley is through a WJ 1000 Watt Powered 2x10 cab with the WJBP Bass Pre-Amp.
April 26, 2016
Interview with endorsee Nate Phillips
Wayne Jones talking to bassist and endorsee Nathaniel Phillips about the range of Wayne Jones AUDIO products for bass players.
April 26, 2016
Interview with endorsee David Dyson
Wayne Jones talking to bassist and endorsee David Dyson about the range of products for bass players his introduction to Wayne Jones AUDIO.
April 26, 2016
Interview with endorsee Carl Young
Wayne Jones talking to bassist and endorsee Carl Young about the range of products for bass players and his history with Wayne Jones AUDIO.
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