Black Friday shopping isn't for that faint of heart. In fact some retailers should probably consider requiring shoppers to wear helmets or other protective gear. But Jack White's Third Man Records has a special post-Thanksgiving special for the busiest shopping day of the year, and it doesn't require you to wait in line.
They have created a new guitar pedal called the Bumble Buzz. The effects pedal went on sale Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. CT. It's only available for purchase at their Nashville store or online at Thirdmanrecords.com. The packaging is unique as well. It comes in a wooden box with a custom bandana.
The pedal, made by Union Tube and Transistor was designed to resemble the pedal they made for White when he recorded "I'm Shakin'" on his 2012 solo album "Blunderbuss." Third Man Records' Platinum Vault members can purchase a limited edition yellow version of the pedal that was designed by Rob Jones.
For Thanksgiving, White and Third Man Records collaborated with the Nashville Rescue Mission to organize the "The Great Third Man Turkey Drive" at the label's store. People were asked to donate turkeys, non-perishable food items or even winter clothing for the Rescue Mission, which helps underprivileged families in Nashville.
White is keeping busy as always as he is working on new songs with The Dead Weather at the studio in Nashville. No word yet on when those tracks will be released.
Check out a video below of the Bumble Buzz pedal in use at the Third Man Records Studio.
