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Fender 3150R Guitar strings The product was a good deal as advertisedThese were manufactured in Mexico and they sound greatwarm tones and not to bright I would buy them again.
34 stars
Excellent entry level music title! Compose, play and print your own sheet music easily. Perfect for entry-level musicians.
45 stars
EXCELLENT QUALITY MIC SYSTEM I was checking out new mics for our Church. We are on a tight budget. When I purchased these, our congegation was very skeptical. WOW, WE WERE and STILL ARE VERY IMPRESSED. These mics are outstanding! The range is endless, and the quality of the sound is perfect. I would suggest this to anyone looking for great sounding mics but don't have the funds. I would compare these to NAME BRAND mics, without the NAME BRAND price. I will always shop for this brand in the future. The mics and amp also have digital displays. It is simple enough for any novice to operate. Basically, it is plug and play.
45 stars
Muddy? PUUH-LEASEE! This is AMAZING! I did a lot of research on this microphone, I'd say over 50 hours of research, which made me hesitate to buy this microphone. But, I took a chance and luckily everything went perfectly well the first recording. There are some people who buy this microphone and claim that it doesn't work. Well, as many other reviewers below will tell you, yes, you need to supply PHANTOM POWER to the microphone. I solved it easily by purchasing the ART Tube MP Studio Mic Pre-AmpART Tube MP Studio Mic Preamp. This supplies the Phantom Power that you need with this microphone. Other accessories that are essential in getting it all connected(now this might only pertain to people with MACs or MacBooks, maybe, maybe not (i heard if you have pc, you should get a separate Audio Interface) . Anyway, 1) Microphone cables: XLR Cables, male and female. 2) XLR TO USB cable.LightSnake STUSBG10 LightSnake USB Instrument cable3) Headphones (get really high quality ones that are meant for studio recording so that what you're hearing is accurate to what you want to record) 4) Pop filter (optional) . What I did to connect it all is like so: Microphone to the XLR Cable, connect the XLR cable to the Pre-Amp as Input. For output, the XLR TO USB cable must be connected there to the usb port of the computer. At first, I had problems, I couldn't hear anything. That's where the headphones come in. Put them in the 1/4 inch line input and you're good to go. It should work. Make sure you set up in Preferences for Audio Input: "Unknown usb device" (that's how my macbook recognized the lightsnake usb to xlr cable.Back to the review, I heard rumors that this microphone sounds muddy, and that was a major concern as I felt that I needed a microphone that would accentuate the ruggedness of my voice. I initially wanted a dynamic mic, but everybody urged me to record songs, I had to go with a Condenser Mic. Overall, I was surprised with how true it captured my voice, and it did accentuate the ruggedness as well. I edited the vocals with Garageband and everything sounds great.Now I'm going to be honest, it doesn't sound as great as I'd like it to be, but hey you get what you pay for. It's decent for demos or recordings for EP's or something or voice overs/podcasts. But not a major serious album that you want people to take seriously. I'm all ready planning for my next microphone: SHURE SM7B Vocal Dynamic Microphone, it's a hell of a chunk of money, but hey, it's one of the holy grail industry standard mics out there that is somewhat affordable. The MXL 990 is a definite runner-up.
34 stars
box after box after box I wouldn't switch after so many repeat orders. I've tried getting cheaper ones for my boy but it just isn't the same to him.
45 stars
Not a toy....but it is cheap Comes with the mouth piece, many others do not...be sure you read your descriptions well.We got this for our Cub Scout so he could learn to play bugle for Boy Scouts...we wanted a nice bugle which was cheap enough so if he decided he didn't like it we wouldn't be throwing away a bunch of money. This met that need in spades....but the welds are really weak...son sat it on the floor and it tipped over, just that little bit broke the weld that held the curl to the horn, once this weld broke it seperated at the neck weld.Well you get what you paid for. It is easy enough to put the two pieces of the horn back together, but we have had to wrap the handle with cording to hold it all together...this however makes it look very authentic.Great for beginners-but it is not a toy, its a real instrument.
23 stars
so far so good I've only had the item 3 days, but so far it is performing very well, although things did not start well.When I first picked up the box you could hear something "tumbling" inside. My first thought was, this can't be good. While removing the product from its box there was loud tumbling as if loose parts were rolling around inside of the machine. Based on the force you could feel when the object shifted, I assumed it was the battery, or the magnet from the back of the speaker.I plugged in my ipod and it seemed to operate fine. Since everything seemed to work, I was now suspecting the battery had become dislodged in shipping. Rather than return the item, I decided to see if it was a simple fix, like securing the battery.FYI - getting to the battery is no easy task. There is no service panel to get to the inside of the box. I have a friend who has the ion block rocker and I recall seeing a service panel on the side that I'm sure is to access the battery. With this unit I had to take off the four corner caps, the main control panel, the grill, and lastly the woofer! Once inside, it was exactly what I suspected, the battery had dislodged from its "slot" and was tumbling around. I secured the battery in its place, re-assembled, and everything is has been great.I should also say that I'm not impressed with the exterior of my unit. There are many places where the aluminum has small scuffs as if the parts were handled roughly during assembly, and the knobs on top feel really cheap. One very nice thing is that the speaker box is completely separated from all of the small circuit boards and controls, they are all in the top of the unit while the "speaker box" is beneath (probably why the battery didn't caused any serious damage).I will update this in the future as I use it. We bought it to use with a girls softball team.Update: after four months (a summer of travel ball) the unit has been a lot of fun for the team, however the "doc" feature has become very finicky with the ipods or iphones that it will and will not work with. It's strange because it will still charge some of the same idevices that it will not play sound from. Rather than risk completely breaking the i"doc", I bought a $2 audio cable and we plug into the headphone jack and aux jack. Really this works better because the kids can hold their devices while they search for things to play, and if they are running low on battery, we can still charge them. The box itself always lasts a full two day tournament on one charge. I'm still satisfied with it.
34 stars
Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounder Tele Pickup! Nice Bridge Pickup , indeed..Will definitely cut through the mix without cutting your head off with annoying highs! Nice and chunky-almost like a humbucker when you need it to be..Still retains a lot of the Tele sparkle and chime..What's cool is even though it's louder, it's never overbearing and moreover it is no noisier than a pup with half the output. Mixes well with my Lace sensor Tele neck pup as well...Very pleased!
45 stars
FOR INTIMATE CLUB WORK This mute was designed for taking the edge off of trumpets. It does exactly that, without messing up the intonation. Johah Jones used it extensively. I enjoy using it in intimate settings.
45 stars
excellent shoulder rest after going through numerous types of shoulder rests searching for the perfect design i finally found this company. their claims that it may be the most comfortable shoulder rest design are not totally unfounded... ! highly recommended.
45 stars
Great quality! My daughter absolutely LOVES this guitar!! It is a little big for her ( she is 9 ), but she loves it!!! She is working on learning how to play it. It is great quality and I am SHOCKED at how cheap it was!!
45 stars
Quality capo, hilarious american flag design (not the same as stock photo) Kyser is a great brand of capo. There's not much to say about this one, except that the extra money you pay for the American flag design is well worth the conversation-starter appeal.HOWEVER, the capo you will receive has an American flag design and not the simple red white and blue design pictured above. I was fine with this, although I would have much rather received the capo pictured. I probably would not have ordered it if I knew what it actually looked like, but...Either way, it's a FREEDOM CAPO!
45 stars
warm and clear I like these strings for their warmth and clarity, with a hint of chimy-ness. however, they don't last very long, which means I am not likely to use them very much.
34 stars
Best strings for your money I have been playing guitar for over 15 years, and never have I found a string that sounds so clear, rich, and full-bodied. The nanoweb coating is the best on the market. This is only my second set of strings in over 3 years. Previously, I had to replace them every 6-12 months. Once I tried these, I never looked back. Great for any style of music and or playing technique.
45 stars
doesnt work! All I can get out of this thing is a shrill whistle. It comes with no useful instructions, and I have tried every possible configuration, water level, etc. It just doesn't work!
01 star
Included Software and Hardware Discontinued by Manufacturer; No Longer Supported and Cannot Authorize Use Amazon says CD-ROM with Audacity software package is included. However when delivered the unit came with a CD containing a program called SoundSaver Express 1. The authorization does not work, and an Internet search reveals that the entire product (hardware & software) are discontinued and so there appears to be no help available.
01 star
Good For Lighter Keyboards If you own a Karma or TR61 then this is the case for you! If you own a Motif though look for the handles breaking off and the wheels as well :(Also those 2 handles on the top are rediculous! You only need one sturdy handle in the middle. Which is what I put in myself!I also replaced those awful rivets holding in the wheels with some good old fashioned nuts and bolts :)
12 stars
Second Hercules stand, probably not the last I bought this single stand for my daughter's new acoustic guitar. I already own the 3 guitar model of this stand. The quality is the same as my other stand, top notch.These stands are stable, beefy, and hold your instruments gently and securely. You'll have a hard time finding something that will make you feel this secure about storing your guitars.I'm sure I'll be buying more of these as my collection grows.
45 stars
Pretty good for the price I got this set for a friend as a gift, and at first he was a little averse to it because it was plastic, but he was reassured by the Hohner brand, and gave them a shot.It is great for beginners and the included songs helped him get a head start on learning how to play. I would recommend it more toward a younger age bracket, for those who want to move on from the "My first Harmonica" from the toy store to something a little more serious.
34 stars
Eek! Mine broke open! My 2-year-old loved this thing. Until he dropped it accidentally on the vinyl floor in the kitchen and it broke open scattering bazillions of tiny little black balls all over the floor. They were a nightmare to clean up. The little balls were so... squirrely! And I did not want the kids to eat them... what material exactly are they? Anyway, we won't be using these anymore! I guess if I really had to I would tape them!
01 star
Great violin stand I am a beginning violin player and never knew a violin stands existed until I saw one that my teacher was using. The Ingles Adjustable Violin and Viola Stand is just great. Exactly the perfect place to put my violin on when I want it handy.
45 stars
Can't get it to work with windows 7 64 Works fine with my Apple laptop, that's a plus. Windows 7 64, not so much. I wouldn't mind so much if I wanted to use this device with my apple, but I don't. I bought this to use on my desktop which is windows 7 64 bit. I waited patiently for windows 7 64 drivers, all the while this device is sitting uselessly on my shelf. Finally 64 bit windows drivers are offered. I've tried many times downloading and installing the drivers. Rinse an repeat. I still can not get this toy to respond to windows 7 64. I've read many forums, I read all of the info on M-Audio's site, but to no avail. So, as of today I would not recommend this product if you are running Windows 7 64 (a total zero to me). I did however give the product a couple stars for working "out of the box" with Apple. Your mileage may vary of course.
12 stars
A Cleverly (But Misleadingly) Marketed Piece of Junk Wish I had read the reviews here before dropping the 10 bucks. Feels like playing with a hacksaw blade. Esteban should be selling this thing on infomercials. Cheesh.
01 star
Had To Return Two "New" Units as Defective I have owned this product for several years, and decided to replace my aging unit with a new one, given the $179 with free shipping offer price I found. However, the first unit I received failed to operate properly. The supplier promptly shipped a second unit simultaneous with my return of the defective unit. Unfortunately, the second unit was also defective.The supplier accepted the return of the second unit, and I have received the appropriate credit for this purchase gone awry.Please understand that my experience with this particular unit that I have and use has been good overall, otherwise I would not have decided to replace my aging unit. However, given the experience of the last month, attempting to obtain a new one, I have decided to move on to other options.
23 stars
PASC12 good monitor for the $$$ The Pyle Pro stage monitor PASC12 is a good piece of equipment forthe money. I found it a little weak on bass, but the all-importantvocal reproductions come thru well and this is what a monitor isall about. I like the fact that there is no carpet covering to pickup trash from the stage floor and the lack of carpet covering doesn'tseem to hurt the acoustics.
34 stars
The reencounter with the best Rock trio ever existed! The marvellous idea of gather them was fortunately recorded digitally for the posterity and the new generations to come. Royal Albert Hall was the place where they played in May 2005.You will be able to watch how their emblematic battle songs like Crossroads, Toad, Sunshine of your love, Politician, Sitting on the top of the world and Badge were played with a freshness that really mocks about the fat than almost forty years had elapsed. Bruce in the bass, Baker with that fabulous solo in Toad or the living legend of the guitar Eric Clapton at their best, proving the quality and artistic conviction make fun of the time.What a great CD. For you it's a must-have.
45 stars
Sax Reeds This was our first time ordering musical items online. We usually go to the music store in Tempe. The order process was simple and we received the package of reeds quickly. My daughter was very happy with the product and we will continue to order online-easy and cost less.
34 stars
bad autoharp well, i was really looking forward to using this on some special recordings, not only did it come in so out of tune that its almost untunable due to the lack of a tuning key, which i never recieved and the strings are practically rusted. its going to cost me more to fix it then the item cost.
01 star
Warning! - HD-DVD wont play on most players WARNING - this HD-DVD version will not paly on regular DVD players ... not even.
01 star
Gibraltar Speed Key - It really is I bought a new set of drums, and I haven't touched a set in 40 years. Putting it together with the ancient "T" key took forever, but it sure strengthened my wrist. The Gibraltar Speed Key has helped me out experimenting with different muffling systems. I can go through the whole 10 piece set in a half hour (off and on).
45 stars
great deal and quality When we received the guitar we were surprized at the overall quality of the package. The sound is excellent and very easy to play. This is absolutely the best deal not only for beginners but for the seasoned player as well.
45 stars
Good mic for the price As a (mostly) solo acoustic performer, I've been looking for ways to eliminate the amount of stuff between me and my audience. A good pickup on the guitar was the first step, a head-worn mic was the next. The mic needs a bit of equalization and is very quiet (a pre-amp with a 20db boost would help there...more shopping!), but once eq'd and balanced out, it works a treat. The only thing I truly don't like about the mic is the length of the wand: I wish it was just 3/4 of an inch longer: it sits right at the corner of my mouth and if I turn and put any tension on the cable at all, it pulls away and 'vanishes' almost completely. That said, I'm glad I bought it, and I would probably buy another if I needed it.
34 stars
Great Pick, Great Price I been using Clayton Picks for over 5 years now. I have used many but this one seems to last the longest plus i love the sound produced using these picks, i personally use the .50
45 stars
Great Xylophone for the price Great product. The only problem I have with it is my son constantly puts the yellow stick in his mouth. He is defintely too young for it (1 year), but I'm sure we will both enjoy it more when he gets older. I do have the alligator Xylophone as well that seems to be better in regards to quality.
23 stars
The ultimate tone shaping tool I've had my eye on this preamp for years. I finally decided to bite the bullet and get it. I should have bought it a long time ago. I've used a WT800 amp since 1996, but the WP100 takes it to the next level. Any bassist can plug-and-play through any amp, but to do so with Eden equipment misses out on the full range of tonal possibilities. I paired it with a Yorkville AP2020 amplifier and bi-amp through Eden D-410XLT and Eden D-115XLT cabinets. The nice thing about the WP100 is I can change amps for different applications and still have its full range of tone shaping features. For the discriminating bassist, it's the ultimate tone shaping tool.
45 stars
Great pick for those who like Heavy thickness picks This pick has decent grip and is almost equivalent to a heavy pick (thickness).It's a little bit more flexible than a heavy pick, but you can really get to attackthe strings with it.
34 stars
In Soviet Russia, guitar stand holds YOU! =D This guitar stand does NOT find hidden treasure. It does NOT hypnotize beautiful women. It does NOT fix your transmission. It does NOT tell your boss to give you a raise.It just holds onto your guitar when you don't see any reason to put into a case. It's sturdy, reliable and to the point. No gimmicks, nothing flashy. Just a guitar stand that is reasonably priced. If you need one, might as well be this one.
45 stars
Great flash based MP3 player for the price I've had this for about six months now, so I feel I can review it fairly accurately. It's a standard flash based MP3 player with 256 megs internal memory and an expansion slot.Syncing isn't a problem, it goes fine using Media Player Nine or Ten (I have multiple devices that I need to sync, so I just always use Media Player--then I don't need to learn several different software suites).The sound quality is fine, although I do reccomend buying better headphones for maybe 10-20 bucks--the bundled ones aren't all that good. Navigation in the player is a breeze, and the controls took me maybe 10 minutes to learn, if that, even before I read the manual. It's easy to go in and change any settings, set the time, etc. if you feel the need to do so. The manual that comes on CD is sufficient to teach you how to fully use your player. If only most computers and techie toys came with manuals like that--not elegent, but it gets the job done well.Given how cheap even 512 memory cards have gotten, it's feasible to turn this into a 768 meg player real quick. Without a card, it holds about 65 songs at a 128 bit rate. It's not got the capacity of hard drive players, but it's cheaper, and it doesn't skip, which is good for those of us who tend to drop them, and/or use them during physical activity.Battery life is great; I've been using it for 3 30 minutes bike sessions a week for over a month (although I have missed one or two), plus in between classes at college; haven't replaced it yet. The machine seems durable enough; it shrugged of a glancing blow when I dropped a 10 lb. plate on it in the gym (the plate slipped outta my hands while I was cleaning up) . It's not as solid as a rock, but stands up completly fine to day-to-day use.If you want a good, inexpensive flash based player this is a solid choice
34 stars
My favourite all-around snare! I've tried a lot of snares in different situations, but this one is the most versatile drum i've ever played. Depending on how it's tuned it will support any kind of music. Articulation is great played loudly or softly and it will cut through a loud electric band and still have a nice full tone. I've heard that this is the most recorded snare drum in the recording industry, and i can see why. Sounds incredible with 42 strand snares!
45 stars
Good stuff!! This is a thick fog that fills a room which is what I was looking for because i have a laser show and with a thick fog you can really see the laser beams. The fog lingers in a room for a good time to so you get you moneys worth. The cap on the bottle for some reason is made poorly and can be a bit messy which is why i gave it a 4. Only got to use it once though and then my fog machine took a dump on me. I was reading some other reviews on people wanting a low laying fog to get this effect you need to cool the fog that comes out of you machine there are some techniques of doing this on youtube and from some research you can buy a low laying fog machine but expect to pay a large amount of money. But anyway if you want a thick heavy fog this is the right stuff for you. I was very happy with it.
34 stars
Great beginner guitar! This guitar was a pleasant surprise. It was nicer than I expected. The sound is really full and appealing. It is outstanding for the price. I'd recommend this instrument for any beginner. The style is neat, and the shape and size is nice for a smaller person to handle. Great guitar!
45 stars
worse quality ever !!!! keep way well i bought this item one week ago replacing my old stand with was like 4 years old and it was all bended .... long short history i have to use my old stand to make my new stand usable ...... avoid this bad quality 100%
01 star
Perfect for the price Features and Benefits*Heavy Duty Steel Construction - TRUE*Top Horizontal brace - They call it a bonus, but the item would be a 3 star item if the bar was not provided.*Bottom Horizontal bar - makes it so you cannot use the bottom rung in my situation*Assembles in Minutes - TRUE, 5 minutes maybe 7 tops*Includes Rack Mounting screws - the holes are perfectly snug!*Non-Slip Rubber Feet - too bad the rubber feet slide off if you move the rack. Might have to glue them on?*Black Powder Coat Finish - looks sharp*Table Top Rack Stand - Because of the slant and the length of my equipment, the stand did not fit as nicely on my 21 inch deep table top. Worked perfectly for items on the lower rungs, but not on the upper rungs.12 Single Rack spacesDepth 14"Width 19.5"Height 23"Weight Capacity 115 LBSWorks for my network equipment (cisco ws3550-24, 2x ws3550-12g, 2x 24port Netgear switches, 1 24port Dell PowerConnect 2724).My friend has one for his studio equipment next to his PC.I will be buying more for future projects!
34 stars
Very good for the price. For what this thing costs, it's a great piece of equipment. The first time we used it, we got to the filming location early and did a sound check at various places throughout the room, and we were glad we did. We found a few areas we needed to avoid because something (possibly on the floor above us) was causing bad reception. But knowing that, we simply avoided those areas and got nice, clean audio.
34 stars
Nice instrument for the price Having been a music teacher for a couple of years, I was a bit apprehensive about purchasing a violin without having played it first. My daughter dropped her violin and broke off the scroll and we needed a replacement that wouldn't be too expensive since her last violin ended up 'dead'. SO after going through the process of setting up the bridge, I was pleased to hear the sound quality of the Breton. Seriously, I was hoping that the instrument would sound better than a box for my 10 year old and to my suprise it had a large and rounded tone - very pleased. Plus the case is also super light- a definite plus for a girl who carries a heavy backpack to school. So here's the negatives, the pegs are awful and I ended up replacing the pegs from the previous violin. Also, the bow is very cheap and not a good quality but with lots of rosin, plays okay. Overall, considering the price, I feel like I really got my money's worth. A nice sounding instrument for the price.
34 stars
Love them! My son LOVES these reeds. He's pretty picky - he doesn't go thru them real fast either - they hold up well!
45 stars
Armor for your prized 3/4 size guitar I own an Ibanez Daytripper, a very nice guitar in the "3/4" or "traveling" guitar size, and almost exactly the same size as the Baby Taylor or the Martin LX. My Daytripper came with only a padded gig bag, and I wanted something more substantial to prevent damage during storage and transport. The SKB delivers protection in abundance. Constructed of a firm polycarbonate shell, filled with expanded foam (such as used in bicycle helmets), and lined with soft plush "teddy bear fur", the 1SKB-300 promises to extend the life of it's contents many times over. The top and bottom halves have a sturdy aluminum band running around the edge, and these bands have a "tongue and groove" profile which locks together when the case closes, further enhancing rigidity.Three sturdy, locking metal latches make sure the case stays closed when carrying, and a small lined compartment inside allows carrying picks, tuning devices, and/or straps safely without them touching the guitar and possibly damaging it's finish. There are also some thoughtful details such as molded in "bumpers" to protect one of the latches on the lower portion of the case, and "feet" upon which the case can rest when opened. Latches, hinges and a sturdy, comfortable handle are all riveted on nicely.There aren't a lot of hard shell case options for 3/4 size guitars, and most of what is available doesn't seem to provide the protection of this case. I went to a major, nationwide guitar store which had many, many cases in stock, but they had nothing in 3/4 size. I saw this on Amazon, and researched the dimensions of the Baby Taylor and Martin LX to determine if the case would also work for my Daytripper. As it turns out, the fit is perfect, and SKB should advertise this case as also fitting the Daytripper. Of the available options, this seems like the sturdiest.
45 stars
leadsinger cartridge we recieved this product in excellent condition & in a very timely manner. we are very happy.
34 stars
Horrible... What a waste of money. It was so cheaply constructed. A string snapped as soon as I went to tighten it. There was no sound after all things were plugged in. It came with no directions so we weren't even sure we were doing it right. We ended up sending it back and it took weeks to get our money refunded.
01 star
Love it!!! Looks and sounds beautiful! I had been eying the PX-320, but I have no need to move it around and I really wanted something that was nicer looking in the house, without seeing all the cables etc. I prefer this to the 320 because of the 3 pedals, which work quite nicely, and ascetics of it. I had actually gone into the store thinking I was going to buy the Yamaha YDP-213, because of the console look, but saw the PX-800 and after playing both the choice was clear. I prefer the action of keys, sound, and speakers all above the Yamaha - and I like the look better. Plus because this is a newer model it has 128 polyphony, SD card, USB connections, and all the things I wanted in the 320. For me this was the perfect digital piano to have in the house, and it was easy to assemble, took about 1/2 hour by myself. I highly recommend it!
45 stars
The best flat wouind electric guitar strings!!! Without getting really expensive, this strings sound great (I needed flat wounds for my guitar) sound fantastic and last a long time.
45 stars
Good Music for the Money I've owned this flute for over a year, now, and have been constantly impressed with its tone, workmanship, and appearance. The cork stops tend to come off a little too easily, but replacement cork bits are included. This is an excellent starter or practice instrument, particularly for its price. Highly recommended.
34 stars
Good strings I've always like GHS Boomers and the 7string set doesn't dissapoint as expected. Good strings with great sound response. No complaints here.
45 stars
Useless strings have no ball ends I had no idea that the banjo string set I purchased would come without ball ends or a method to keep them on a banjo that does not have hooks in the tailpiece for this loop end string set. The package gives no clue that these strings come only with loop ends and no ball ends to hold the string in the tailpiece. The set is useless to me as there is no way to fasten them to the banjo. I am disappointed in the Gibson brand for not labeling this fact on the package.
12 stars
Excellent for the price This is a very fine recorder for the price. However, I wish it had an 1/8 inch stereo mic/line input and balanced XLR outputs. Battery life should be at least twice what it is now, and as others have said, the screen should be larger. Having said that, the features sound quality are better than I expected.
34 stars
Decent adapter It's a pretty good item, I'm just failing to see how people aren't mentioning it not actually being a foot long. What I got was half that size.
23 stars
Ukulele's Best Friend If your into the ukulele then you obviously have to stay in tune. And for some who can't carry a tune on their own, like me, or carry a piano witht hem to help tune, this is your new best friend. Solid, convenient, simple and in tune this is nearly as an important purchase of a ukulele itself. I very strongly recommend this product.
45 stars
Good but watch the price These work well, and are cheap. However, watch the price here. Individual sellers instead of amazon are selling one at a time (instead of a set of two) for more than a complete set should cost. If you are seeing more than 4.00 for A SET OR TWO, you are being ripped off. One business is selling them for 3.00 a piece + 2.00 shipping (5.00 for half the set! - TOTAL RIP). Amazon might eventually sell these themselves and offer a reasonable price, until then, watch these sellers. You can pick these things up almost anywhere, it is worth looking elsewhere at these prices.
45 stars
Excellent guitar, great price, great quality I have always wanted a Gibson since I was very young. I finally saved up enough money to buy one, and I couldn't be happier. This guitar gives you the signature Gibson sound without the signature Gibson price. It is not cheap, and isn't as flashy as a Gibson LP Standard, but the sound is right where it needs to be. The knows and tuning keys are very solid. I like the simple look of the Studio, and it isn't as heavy as a Standard. I use this guitar with a Marshal JVM and I am in love with the sound. It gives you a really classic rock sound. I had a broken toggle switch know when I received it and Gibson was very prompt to send me a replacement. One other problem is that it seems to go out of tune rather frequently, but this could be my fault.I highly recommend this guitar.
34 stars
Perfect Bag Apart from looking like a ninja turtle when walking down the street, this is the perfect bag to keep your cymbals in if you're schlepping around on foot (as I do). As a 22" bag, there's plenty of room for my cymbals and even for my sticks, brushes, and whatnot in the second pocket. padded adjustable shoulder straps mean I don't mind walking a mile or two with this on my back.I keep a 20" ride, an 18" ride, x2 17" crashes inside without breaking a sweat.There is plenty of padding on the bottom, and haven't had any problems as of yet!My only grip is that is says Zildjian across the back...which is small, but I'm not a huge fan of letting everyone know what is in the bag.
45 stars
Like it It's wock and look really nice, plus it's easy to install and comes with all the hardware you need to instal it
45 stars
Very good Trumpet Stand I have been playing trumpet for 61 years and i'm now retired but still play with community and church groups. This stand is so much more stable then any I have owned over many years. My last stand had three legs and worked well , however I never felt so secure as I do know with the K&M Trumpet Stand KC. The cone is also thin enough but not to thin that there is no worry about the cone denting your bell.
45 stars
Superb keyboard bench This was my second bench as the first one I had wasn't quite tall enough. I was unable to get a height set between my bench and my keyboard rack that was comfortable for playing. With this bench I could adjust it in 2 inch increments to a height that was just right. The bench was very easy to assemble and is quite comfortable with about 2-3 inches of padding. It's solidly built and does exactly what it needs to do. I expect to be using this for a long time.
45 stars
Cutter Ok, Pin Puller Weak Overall it's a pretty good tool, but the pin puller built into the handle will only survive one or two re-stringings with tough to pull pins. The plastic handle does not hold up. The winder is ok, and the cutter has been great.I wish I could find a stronger longer lasting bridge pin puller. I guess needle nose pliers are probably the tool of choice.
12 stars
An excellent digital piano. I love it! I'm very pleased with this product. The DGX-500 was a popular and highly-touted digital piano in its price range. The DGX-505 does everything the 500 did, and adds USB, Smart Media capability, and other great features. I'm not going to compare this to a $2,000 or $3,000 piano, because that's ridiculous. If you were in the market for a $3,000 piano, you wouldn't be browsing in the $600 price range. For the average person, just looking to have home access to a full-featured digital piano, the Yamaha DGX-505 is perfect. It has more features than most people will ever need, and the sound is excellent. I also really like the look of the wooden side panels and the bench that came with it. The bench really makes it resemble a piano - rather than just a keyboard with a fancy stand. I have no regrets at all about buying this digital piano, and I can't imagine upgrading for many years. I'd buy this again in a second.
45 stars
Beginner Violin The Bow is not very good. The bow uses nylon not horsehair.It is very loose even you tighten it.
23 stars
Nice sound and easy to play After struggling with various types of strings, I am really happy finding these. Nice bright sound and easy for my small hands to play. A bit expensive, but I'd buy them again.
45 stars
great buy This bass is great quality and thepackaging is tremendous. i love my new bass. Definitly my pick if you want a bass.
45 stars
Good Product Its nice and lightweight, the padding is comfortable. I wish the bass would pickup even more but still sounds great!
23 stars
Buyer Beware I bought this as a gift for my husband - it was on his Amazon wish list. However, upon checking, he said that it's part of a kit and they no longer make the other components, so it's basicly useless. There was also no invoice included with the product when it arrived. I've been trying to return the item to the manufacturer but they refuse to reply to my inquiries, so I'm likely out the $160 and am extremely disappointed.
01 star
good mics mics are pretty good. Seems like they work best for singing if they are run through a compressor. They don't run rechargeable batteries totally dead which poses a problem on the recharge.
23 stars
A FATAL flaw...WTH was Tascam thinking? Hi there...here is a quick run-down of the Tascam CD/Minidisc (not Hi-MD) dual deck dubber, the MD-CD1. It's the last available CD/MD dubber, useful for making a reliable copy of a cd or especially to make reliable test copies of a mix. The Tascam at first APPEARS as a pro-sumer unit which should satisfy even the most demanding audiophile who appreciates the sonic virtues of Atrac Type-R SP minidisc (which despite the bad press given to minidisc's quality over the years, is nearly indistinguishable from the original). The Tascam's "appearance," however, is misleading. Sadly, the unit does NOT measure up to the Sony mid-fi or hi-end units of yesterday, whether it be stand-alone MD decks or dubbers, due to a complete lack of basic hands-on design expertise by Tascam/Teac, merely a shadow of its former self. Hell, not EVEN a shadow...I bought the new Tascam MD-CD1 off eBay for about half list price. The unit LOOKS nice, and feels decently built. It appears as a decent quality home deck with a rack adapter. I basically got the unit as it's probably going to be the last CD/MD deck ever made, as well as to augment my MXD-D400 deck when I need to do fast Atrac-R high speed digital dubs when need-be in a pinch (I almost always record analog through a Carver tube CD player through its Soft Eq circuit, but that takes a bit of time to do it to perfection). So, basically, the Tascam's point is to be a dubber; everything else is just lagniappe. However, there are some strange quirks with the unit, and one completely unforgivable JOKE of a design flaw disaster that makes the unit useless.The first thing you notice is that the manual is not clear nor specific regarding features such as record levels, why there are two ways to set the analog record level, why there are two ways to set the dubbing digital level, why high speed dubbing ignores these settings, etc. There is only ONE display on the unit; you have to toggle between the two sides to read the display for either the CD or the MD. Annoying. Same goes for the output; you have to select which one you want, even if you just hit "play" on the MD side. Annoying. The menus are not user friendly or intuitive to use in any way. When you adjust one parameter, you have to start from scratch and enter the menu every time you want to adjust something. And, the knob is ABOVE the display, so you can't read the display when you adjust the dial; you have to hold your arm consciously out of the way. Ergonomically, the deck looks good, but it's not user-friendly.The CD player side has its own playback volume adjustment buried in a menu, and it is performed in the digital domain. What they don't tell you however is that this changes the record volume on the MD side but only in regular speed dubbing. This, however, turns out to be a GREAT thing (see below), since when you DO wish to adjust the recording level when dubbing from CD to MD, you CAN adjust the record level under the MD menu, however you canNOT monitor the level in ANY way! There is NO record/pause function when dubbing that also allows you to enter the menu to even set the record level. Going by logical protocol, a user would enter the recording mode menu on the MD side, select "Rec Level" and be able to see the levels while in dubbing standby mode and adjust them accordingly. No can do. There is no way to send the CD player signal to the MD side and thus see the record levels if you do not have the recorder in "dubbing" mode. But, once you enter dubbing mode, you can't access the menu to adjust anything. If you adjust the record level beforehand, your recordings WILL reflect how you set that level, but there is no way to tell how to set them in this method, since you'd have to do as you would with a 2 head cassette deck and literally play back what you just recorded to see if the levels are clipped. BUT, with MD, you CANNOT SEE a clipped/over indication once recorded. Adjusting the dubbing record volume is seemingly hit-or-miss when set by the conventional method that most people would ever THINK to use. Absolutely useless design. This is ABSURD that this is designed by such incompetent engineers...Now, to the aforementioned CD side playback volume adjustment. Since this adjustment is in the digital domain, and this adjustment affects the level that the MD records at, the way around the ridiculous problem mentioned above is to simply adjust the CD playback volume as if you are adjusting record levels and leave the MD record level side at 0.0db. This way, before you dub, you can actually SEE the CD's actual levels while playing (the clipping/over indicator does work when adjusting the CD playback output) and your MD's will be recorded at the proper volume. I have no clue what they were (or were NOT) thinking when they designed this thing. Tascam has truly lost the greatness that they once had such a knack for.The MD's analog input level control can be both controlled by the "Rec Level" adjustment in the menu and ALSO by the input knobs on the front panel. Makes no sense. If the input volume knobs are all the way down, you still get signal recorded. Idiotic. Why did they think they had to re-design and complicate such a simple thing as record level control? There are 5 ways to adjust it on this unit depending on what you are recording. And, the analog inputs are NOISY AS HELL. Not as bad as my Onkyo MD-133 deck (only the input monitoring stage works on that, the mechanism to play discs doesn't...thanks Craig's List ****) but nowhere near the quietness of Sony ES decks by ANY means. It's ok for casual recording, but I would NEVER use it to record anything of importance through it's own noisy analog circuits.The deck does have a neat gimmicky "key change" feature for CD playback, and in normal speed dubbing mode, however you set the "key" or the "pitch" of the CD is how the MD gets recorded. The pitch control could at least be useful in some cases, so I guess the unit has a plus.Now, for the clincher...NO MATTER HOW YOU DUB (NORMAL OR HIGH SPEED) THE UNIT INSERTS BLANK SPACES BETWEEN DUBBED TRACKS!!!?!??!?!?!?!!?!!!!!!!!!!!! There is NO setting to change this. I dubbed a few CD's both regular speed and normal speed, and sure enough, this worthless *** adds a second or so of SILENCE between songs!!! This has nothing to do with any Auto Cue settings, Auto Space settings, dubbing modes, or settings of ANY kind. ABSURD! AGAIN! IDIOTIC! AGAIN! I thought something might be wrong...then looked in the manual. This is NORMAL operation for this unit! The manual states to physically connect the CD digital output to the MD input with an optical cable to avoid this! WHY????? WTH????!?!?!?!?!?! If I'm going to do that, then WHY HAVE AN "ALL IN ONE" MD/CD UNIT??? If you connect the unit in this way as instructed by the manual, you lose ALL the benefits of a dubber...no high speed, no quick EASY dubs, no lack of hassle...this is the POINT of a dubber! To dub the EXACT CD as easily and quickly as possible! The fact that this unit inserts blank spaces basically makes this unit USELESS for anything unless you KNOW beforehand that the spaces will be acceptable on a particular CD that you may happen to be dubbing! Needless to say, I'm appalled by the absolute incompetence in designing this thing. Tascam, you're officially in a coma. This plug's about to be pulled.Oh why oh why Sony did you have to abandon minidisc? NO ONE seems to know how to make these things work intuitively and sensibly as you once did...the Onkyo's Hi-MD decks leave out important features and editing precision, Tascam is run by a bunch of clueless designers who never USED a physical recording device in their lives, and everyone else gave up years ago. Minidisc's only limitation regarding it being a mixdown medium was that it was compressed, but Hi-MD solved that issue...until Sony (or anyone else for that matter) failed to provide a serious full-featured stand-alone Hi-MD deck. Too bad. Minidisc's stand-alone editing options are amazingly precise, and perfect for those of us who hate to use a computer to make music.Sorry, everybody...but the last bastion of a decent quality near hi-end home MD deck/dubber turned out to be a major dud that's pretty much useless in its desired purpose. It always made me feel better about MD that "at least you can still get a hi-end quality deck from Tascam since Sony gave up" but I've sadly been ripped for a very expensive deck that doesn't properly do what it was designed for. But, it looks good. Oh well.:(Sorry if I was overly harsh.
12 stars
Own like 20 I use these in 4 club type atmosphere, one of which is also using all qsc speakers... In both establishments I must say the best, Simply the best... will always buy QSC, also good as used...
45 stars
Already Reviewed Already Reviewed this. Not thrilled at having to do again. Nice to have options with Qchord and have more fun.
45 stars
This Guitar has a Sweet Calming Sound! This is a great guitar with a sweet, rich, full sound! It looks professional! Not cheap at all! It has stayed in tune ever since I received it three months ago. This guitar belongs to my eight-year-old boy and he plays it and it stays nice and in tune. The CD is pretty thorough and the case is nice and thick. This guitar is not light weight but not too heavy either. It is just right! The sound is beautiful! YOU WON'T BE DISSAPOINTED WITH THIS GUITAR! A great value for the money! Thank You!
45 stars
Good Mic Good mic, nice pickup. The mount is a little shaky here and there, but thats mainly because of it being right at the back of the mic. Use a nice weighted stand to keep it steady, and on position, and youre away.
34 stars
Not impressed This is a good guitar for beginners because it's something to start with and learn on. It's cheap which allows you to not spend alot of money on your first guitar only to lose interest or quit. But I do not recommend this guitar to any seasoned guitar player. It goes out of tune very quickly. Alothough it does produce a warm tone, I just can't handle the constant tuning.
12 stars
Great gig bag. Arrived on schedule. Sturdy, with adequate padding to protect my "babies". Three zipper pockets to hold cords, mics, capos and tuners as still have room for keys and combs. I own several gig bags, and this is my favorite.
45 stars
You'll want this item Fer Shure If you own aShure 55SH Series II Iconic Unidyne Vocal Microphone (The Elvis Microphone)having this very inexpensive ,but well engineered, item is a must!Easy on Easy offI bought 2 so I could switch from My Shure 55 to My Sennheiser 935.These Quik releases are not real big, so they will fit in your mic bag with the mic clip on them.
45 stars
Useless when using more than one lav microphone I purchased this wireless lav to go with my existing AZDEN wireless lav & receiver. When operating with only one lav at a time this works fine, HOWEVER when BOTH lavs are on the same channel at once, there is horrible interference thus rendering them both useless. I performed several tests, using both channels in multiple environments, and came to the conclusion that recording from two wireless lavs simultaneously using this equipment is completely flawed. Therefore, there is no reason in purchasing this product if you plan to use it with an additional wireless lav.
01 star
Just for Looks If you're interested in getting this as a novelty gift, it's cute but fragile. Don't expect to be able to tune this thing to anything relative to standard tuning, because either the low strings will be too loose or the high strings will be too tight--and, as another reviewer pointed out, snap the bridge right off the body!In my opinion, a toy guitar with real strings, nut, bridge, tuners, etc. that can't play even a semblance of a tune is no more useful than a plastic toy guitar. If you're into it for the small-scale authenticity of a steel-string guitar, this makes for a cute toy, but it's ultimately unplayable. If you're looking for something more durable or able to keep a tune, keep shopping.
12 stars
Solved all my Skype problems I was having problems with the noise quality when I was Skyping on my laptop, apparently it sounded like I was in a hurricane. I usually put it down to a bad connection, but then I invested in this tiny little microphone to see if it helped, and it has worked magic. Calls are crystal clear, I'm very satisfied.
45 stars
Unreliable I ordered a lousy pair of drumsticks for my nephew, after two weeks i contacted seller, and only then did they "discover" they had never actually sent my crummy drumsticks. It took me telling them i'd write a negative review, and then instead of overnighting me a pair of drumsticks, they canceled my order, so i got nuthin'. I'll never consider using them. Ever.
01 star
Bargain. Works perfectly. This capo is exactly what I needed. Not too stiff at all. Yes it's firm, but that's kind of what you want. It's easy to place and easy to remove.
45 stars
great guitar, great price. for a guitar of this quality, one of epiphones best pieces of work, $529.95 is a great price to pay, and the EMG passive pickups give it a great tone.
45 stars
seems to do the work I had a digital keyboard for years and finally decided to try to output some MIDI data out of it. I initially bought another USB adapater for $5 or so which gave me lots of problems. I finally ordered this one (I have a Yamaha keyboard) and it seems to work correctly.
34 stars
A little pricey- but worth it There are two ways guitar strings go bad. If you leave them on long enough, the steel cores and bronze windings will actually corrode- but that takes months, if not more. Before that happens, grease from your fingers, dust, bits of skin, and other detritus from the environment gets into the strings, between the windings. This interferes with the free vibration of the strings and deadens the sound. Back when strings were a lot more expensive, some guys used to take their strings off the guitar and regularly clean or even boil them; some bass players still do. Coated strings are a simpler alternative.These strings and similar ones like Elixirs have a thin polytetrafluoroethylene coating bonded to the wrappings, which accomplishes two things: First, it creates a barrier between the atmosphere and the metal wrap, which prevents rust and corrosion. Second, it provides a physical barrier that prevents contamination from getting in between the windings. The strings stay fresher sounding two or three times as long as standard strings. They do sound just a bit less bright than the equivalent uncoated strings, but it's not a huge difference, and after a month or two they still sound the same.They also cost about twice as much as equivalent non-coated D'Addarios. Are they worth it? That depends. If you're an active performer, maybe. You're probably changing strings for every performance to make sure you're getting a bright sound. You're probably also buying your strings by the box. There's no real benefit to these strings. Where they really pay off is for the casual player who may not have a few dozen spare sets handy. These days I'm strictly a hobbyist who might play publicly once or twice a year. I have four acoustic guitars, and some of them may go go for a month or more without being played. With coated strings, I can leave a set on a guitar, and a month or two later I can pull it out of the case and it's ready to play. I still change strings if I'm going to be playing in public, but for guitars that spend most of the time sitting around the house, these are great.
45 stars
just wat i wanted a super horn if u need to make ur car louder this is it....just add a amp to it somthing small and go bout ur business...make sure to buy a switch becuz of the police
45 stars
More Stories of Miracle Repairs Than Space to Tell My daughter's iPhone was accidentally dropped in water. She did all the things they suggest with blow dryer and storing it in a bag of rice. After several days, it still wouldn't work. I told her to bring her phone with her and let her cousin take it apart and spray it with Deoxit. Would you believe he took it apart and sprayed the board with Deoxit and let it dry a few minutes and put it back together again and it worked?My Dad's friend/air plane pilot had a private plane and he had replaced the potentiometer twice because it would quit working after a while. Dad gave him a can of Dexoit and told him to spray it and see if that helped. Every time he changed the potentiometer it was a couple of hundred dollars. The friend frowned on the idea but Dad said, "What have you got to lose?" So he took it and tried it and lo and behold, it worked!!! The friend bought a case of the stuff to have on hand.I have story after story of electronic miracles where it made seemingly broken things work. : Buy some and collect your own stories. :)
45 stars
Great bang-for-buck I bought this to replace my existing mixer, a Behringer EURORACK UB1002, which had a switch that stopped working. I determined that the effort required to replace the switch wouldn't be worth it. At this price, the mixer is almost disposable.This appears to be a newer version of the earlier UB mixer with just a different silk screen job on the metal chassis. As others have mentioned, the "on" light is pretty bright. It doesn't bother me, but black electrical tape will fix it. Also, the lack of a power button isn't a problem for me; I have a master switch that controls my studio monitors, subwofer, and this mixer.I use the mixer for my home recording studio. I don't record through it; I only use it for playback into my studio monitors. The 4 stereo inputs are for (1) ProTools MBox Pro interface (2) PC audio, (3) CD player (4) keyboard. This leaves the two preamp channels for any instruments I want to plug in just to practice.Although I don't record through it, I think the sound quality is good enough for home studio or demo work. Obviously, this will not compare to a Neve mixing desk, or other high-end pro gear. But for a home studio, it is very clean and noise free.Behringer has found a niche in the low-cost/good quality area. This mixer provides tremendous value for the price paid.
45 stars
Good but pricey Because of the cost of shipping, I bought two of these although I only needed one. The bulbs arrived on time and in good condition. I have been using one bulb multiple times per day for about 4 months and it is still working well. It was easy to install. I am very happy with the product except for the price and shipping cost.
34 stars
World Tour Deluxe Padded Keyboard Bench This is a very good bench for the money; however, I had to send the first one back due to poor quality workmanship. I ordered the bench based on other customer reviews, but was surprised that one of the steel base cross-members was bent "out of the box", causing the bench to wobble. Amazon replaced it and the new one is as advertised. The only drawback is that when raised to its highest level, it is a little unstable.
34 stars
Steinberger guitars These short guitars are an acquired taste, or else everyone would have at least one. I have two, a bass and a 6 string. They look cool as all get-out. Play great. Sounds "Gibson-ish" if that means anything to you. I play them through pedal devices so they sound like the pedal settings.
45 stars
I love my cello stand For months I had been loading and unloading my cello to and from the case. It was a pain and almost discouraged me from practicing. Now, with my new, Cristino cello stand, retrieving my cello for practice is a snap. This functionality plus the beauty of the stand gets a thumbs up from me. It is truly a lovely piece of furniture!
45 stars
Interesting for the first 3-4 months I ordered this guitar in March.It came just as described, pretty nice deal. I replaced the strings one month later, as they started to sound weird (and I wanted to experience some brand new strings).As a beginner, I enjoyed strumming on this guitar. But the sound was not perfect. I realised that only after I tried a different guitar. Even if I was doing my best (and my friend confirmed that for me) the frets were not good.No way to finger pick on this baby.So I am giving it a 2 stars. Only because I did enjoy it in the firs 2 months, is not a good reason to consider it a good guitar. After a beginner starts to apply some tricks beside the regular strumming, you realise it is not a guitar you enjoy playing.
12 stars
super cute these guitar picks were super cute and completely what I expected they shipped quite quickly and my 11 year old daughter completely loves them
45 stars
Drum Dial Tuner FINALLY! Tuning made easy. I'm a 40 year veteran and have always struggled with tuning. I have an inexpensive Mapex and a very expensive DW kit and tuning either is a lesson in patience. But this tuner changed all that. It measures the tympanic (head) tension and not the lug torque. It's very easy to use and extremely accurate. One thing... You have to figure out how to tune the drum while it's level and the resonance head free. I use my snare stand for all but the 16"" tom and the kick. For those I put a couple of 2X4's on the floor. This is a great product. Sturdy and well made, it should last a long time.
45 stars
Can't beat quality for the price! I purchased these for Karaoke. I wasn't expecting alot for the price. Boy was I surprised! They are good quality, not the highest out there but then again they don't cost $100+ each either. I love the case, they are durable and as I said sound really good. This quality can't be beat for the price. Great starter mics, or even if you just can't afford the best right now. If I upgrade (and right now it's a big IF, I'd keep these as back ups. I will most likely buy another set for back up if the need arises.
45 stars
WARNING: Plug incorrectly wired - once fixed, a good PZM mic These mics work well once you remove the mini-phono plug and install another similar plug. The design problem is that the shield is NOT connected to the metal case (ground). Nor is it connected to either side in the mic itself. If you carefully cut the plug plastic away with a razor blade, you can see the problem, but the end solution is to just replace the plug. If you use it without rewiring, it will be OK in places that have low AC noise, but will hum in most real recording environments. Given the way the plug is built and that 2 out of the 2 I ordered were identical, I suspect ALL of these units have this problem.I have read reviews on this unit in the past that say it is junk, and I suspect this wiring flaw has been around for the life of this device, hence why the poor professional reviews. Once rewired, it works well - still is a non-balanced cable and therefore in high noise-field environments, it will not compete with professional grade equipment, but for recording of choirs or wide-stage omni-directional uses, it works well. I use them for opera recordings on small stages with good results.
23 stars
Lovely You can always count on Mollard for a quality baton. I was very satisfied. It has a good balance and seems pretty strong.
45 stars