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Rock Stars are like pro athletes, they should retire by 45
I've read some of the delusional, worshipping comments of other's reviews here, and I just think they are all looking at Cream through Rose-tinted glasses. This put-back together band sounds slow,tentative, tired. Jack Bruce looks like they pulled him out of a nursing home to do this. Individually, they can still play, but their cohesion is slow- they are devoid of energy. Just go look at the other DVD, the one from the same place at the end of the 60s, and see the forcefull energy that band fired out there at the end of a comet-like three year run. The before-and-after contrast of 46 years is startling. | 23 stars
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Great for my acoustic guitar
5 stars, arrived on time and in good condition. Price is excellent. Will install to one of my acoustical guitars within the next few day. | 45 stars
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Music Box
Husband Loved it! He is building his guitar effects pedals and he was beyond happy when I gave him this! | 45 stars
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Just what a pedalphile needs.
I bought this to supplement my current 1-spot, so now instead of being able to power just five pedals, I can power nine! My only complaints are:1. When I use this on my delay, there is a fairly audible hum. If my delay has its own power source, there is no hum at all. The pedal is probably more to blame than the 1-Spot extension, but I thought I'd mention it.2. I wish there was a bit more space in between plugs. It's not normally an issue, but when I have to plug my honkin' wah in, I have to make it stretch just a bit more than I'd like it to.Good product, though. Will save you hundreds on batteries, and more than a power strip of space. | 34 stars
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Great Quality
This is a very good looking strap. I bought it for a new stratocaster. The color is great and it is just the right thickness, not too thin and flimsy, not so thick that it is stiff and uncomfortable. I wish it was an inch or two longer but still very satisfied. Enjoy! | 34 stars
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Perfect
This hangar does its job perfectly. Simple design, and the fact that it comes with mounting hardware is a bonus. Highly recommended. | 45 stars
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HAPPY
These guitar strings were so cheap!!!!!! I didn't know there would be more than one string in here. I was so excited that I only had to pay three dollars and no shipping and handling for all this. I put the string in the guitar myself, and now I am learning to master the guitar! THANK YOU!! | 45 stars
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Love the sound
I recently picked the guitar up after having not played in over 6 years. I originally tried a different brand's extra light strings, and they sounded horribly tinny. But after switching to the D'Addario's extra light strings, I"m not going to use any other brand again. They sound warm and full on my guitar, and are easy on my fingers. | 45 stars
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Bongos
I ordered this in the rainforest fabric and it came in a fabric with people on it. Other than that I am pleased with the product. | 34 stars
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Stand is great but...
The stand is good for the money but like others have said it should have been designed to fit the larger part of the mic stand. Otherwise it serves the purpose. | 34 stars
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Good audio...Easy to use
This is a reasonably priced product that meets our needs for our team meetings in a warehouse environment. It's easy to set-up and use and the portable mic allows our leaders and associates to easily be heard during the meetings. | 45 stars
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what we expected
I am no musical wizard, but my 8-year old woke up one day with a desire to play violin. He had been saving his money all summer and I figured it was better spent on a musical instrument than a video game! I thought that it would be a wood violin, but it seems to be a sort of plastic. It is great for what we need right now as he explores his new obsession! I will be signing him up for lessons soon and the teacher will tell me if it is truly a good beginner violin, or if we just wasted our money!! | 34 stars
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Not worth the money
I have just started playing saxophone, so when I saw this and read the reviews I thought this would be perfect for me. When it arrived it looked fine and played well, but about a month later the low C key breaks then the G key pad stays open a little all the time. So I think to myself and sy, " It's probably nothing and can be easily fixed". So I take it to my band teacher and he sends it off to a shop. When they finnaly get it we find out that the repair will cost more than a third more than it costs! My mom decided that this sax isn't worth it, and that we should just get a better one. The technician even said that he wouldn't waste the money either because the whole body was loose! Do yourself a favor and get a higher quality saxopone!!!!!! | 01 star
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Best electric strings that I have used
I have been playing guitar since the early 70's. I play semi-professionally. I own a 1975 Gibson Les Paul and a 2005 Fender Mexican Standard Strat. I love the tone and feel of these strings. They will last longer than any other strings that I have used and I have used most of them. I really disliked the Elixer strings because the coating will affect the tone of the string. Also the coatig makes the string feel different. DR Titefit strings will last a long time and retain thier tone. | 45 stars
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Best pedal for the money!
This pedal rocks. There are better pedals, Pearl's Demon drive, or DW's 9000 model, but for the money this is a very versatile, adjustable, solid and well built pedal that your grandkids will be able to rock with should you leave it to them in your will. | 45 stars
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Good picks, good value
The color is boring, but the picks do what I wanted them to do, and they are exactly what I expected. Not a bad price for a 12 pack, especially with how often I lose them. They do feel nice, and I would purchase them again. | 45 stars
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HANDS DOWN THE BEST 4X12 FOR THE MONEY!!!
This cabinet absolutely can't be beat for the price, or even for double the price. I'm not going to waste time giving you features and specs since you can see those in the add for the cabinet. I'll just say that this thing is built like a tank. It has fantastic low end response and you can get searing highs with your amp head on clean. All of the complaints I've read about the casters on previous models most certainly do not apply to this one. This could be because I spent 30 seconds spraying a dab of silicone lubricant used on airsoft rifles onto the axles and the bearings of the casters. My cabinet rolls so easily that it can be moved around with one hand on carpet with the amp head sitting on top of it. That's about 150 lbs. total and it rolls in any direction you push it with minimal effort. The Jensen/Bugera speakers sound fantastic, the vinyl covering looks great and I have found no bad spots on it anywhere. It is pretty much perfect. Fit and finish are excellent. The metal grill is very heavy duty and looks and feels like it could take a beating. The recessed metal handles are very solid and feel like you could pick the entire cabinet up by one handle with no problem. You really can't go wrong with this cabinet any way you look at it. The price is great. It looks fantastic. It's built like a tank and it's wired so it can be operated at 8 ohms in either stereo or mono. That's a feature that you don't find in most, if any other cabinets. I don't gig with it, but just use it to jam in my living room and I totally love it. I can't really speak to how tough it would be for use on the road, but judging by the way it looks and feels, I wouldn't think you would have any problems at all with it. It's certainly capable of shaking the house with no problem and I'm only running 60 watts x 2 in stereo mode from my Behringer LX1200H Vampire head which matches up with it perfectly. The cab delivers the exact sound of whichever amp model you choose. Every model sounds completely different through this cab, just the way it should. I would recommend this cabinet to anyone. The price is great, the sound is great, and if you buy it from amazon.com it ships to your door for free. I signed up for amazon's prime membership and got it overnighted to me for only $3.99!!! How are you gonna beat that? It would cost you more in gas money to go to the music store and pick it up. Plus you would have to pay sales tax and lug this monster around. They'll bring it right in for you for free. Any way you look at it, this was a fantastic buy and I would definitely buy another one. And I just might whenever they get more in stock. I got the LAST ONE!!! | 45 stars
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Bought 3 of these in a row... all junk
I am shocked by all the positive reviews on here. I have had THREE of these now. Each of them have broken after about 50 - 100 hours of use. I have been full time professional piano player for over a decade... this is the only product of any kind that I have ever specifically noticed is unreliable and inferior.Avoid. | 01 star
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Very nice rings
These rings help a ton, to do exactly what they're supposed to do; remove overtone.The only reason I left a star off, is because in recording and live sound, is you can sometimes hear the rings rattle.A little duct-tape fixes it right up, though.All around, a good purchase. | 34 stars
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One less thing on my "bucket list"!
Arrived, as described and on time. Used it for performance only once for a small group, but it did all I expected very well.Still trying to learn the equalizer and remote control use which should only enhance future use.I had been using a small machine which I bought used from a friend 3 years ago for $ 50. it did the job.So glad I finally got the Vovo-Pro DVD-Duet. 80W makes a great difference in sound for me. Gives me moreflexability in what I can learn from practice and enchances performance. | 45 stars
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Great for what it has
Maybe its too much to ask for XLR outputs, but I'm asking. Also, I use the CD/Tape input for backing drums out of my PC, using the Berhinger USB external sound card. For some reason, I get a high pitched sound through the control monitor channel. It doesn't seem to show up on the recording, but I can't get rid of it, and I don't understand why its there. Otherwise its a solid unit. | 34 stars
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Easy to fold up and very sturdy
Purchased this so we could put it away after practicing.- Unfolds very easily- Sturdy once you get it all put up and tightened- Carrying case seems well built- Folds up and is easy to store in closet- Very height adjustable for sitting and standing practice | 45 stars
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Good But Read the Gluing Instructions
These are nice, but be sure to read all of the gluing instructions first. The people at Auralex were very helpful as well, but in the end, getting the right sound seems to be as much trial and error (and voodoo, I think) as it is science, unless you are lucky enough to have a sound engineer for a neighbor. | 45 stars
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Silvertone SS11PK Guitar
After deciding to go with Amazon.com for my purchase of the Silvertone guitar package I was amazed at how soon it arrived. Product & contents were well packaged.This is very good starter guitar for any beginner. In the second week I broke a string but the DVD shows you how to change it & re-tune. For the beginner this guitar & package has everything needed. THe price & quality were a plus. | 45 stars
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Austin Bazaar Bass Guitar and Amp
Arrived in a few days from vendor. This is a good sounding bass guitar for the price. The amp is adequate for beginers as well. | 45 stars
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Great stand, worth the extra money
I was surprised at how heavy duty this stand is. I've had cheaper, single guitar stands in the past and this one blows them away. The construction is sturdy, it's very well padded, and the arms "lock" onto the neck when they're triggered by the weight of the instrument.I have a Fender Strat, a Guild Dreadnought acoustic, and a Squier Vintage Jazz Bass. All 3 fit with no issues. I would highly recommend this stand. | 45 stars
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Daughters first clarinet
We bought this clarinet for our 11 year old daughter. She just started middle school and joined the band. They wanted $795 for a similar item from the company that is renting instruments to the other children. We compared our new clarinet up against the rental and we had to say similar item because our new clarinet is Far Superior. Daughter loves it, band teacher thinks its great and we did not have to spend $795 for an inferior product. You factor in the warranty and the value becomes extraordinary. | 45 stars
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review
Lost the first set in a fire, liked it so much bought it again. Good sound quality, use it mostly for watching movies. | 45 stars
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small but tough
I really like this protective mic bag only wish it had more room in cable section. Still it is a great value and will protect your microphones just fine | 34 stars
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Good.
Reduces string noise as promised. Makes slides much easier to accomplish with ease and less noise. I think they also do reduce some finger soreness as your fingers aren't as irritated from sliding on bare strings. Makes them feel kinda like elixirs, but sounds a lot better and you still have the naked strings feel. Also does make the neck a lot smoother. I will be buying more for all my guitar cases. | 34 stars
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Perfect for a tenor ukulele
Unfolds, sets up and adjusts easily. Safely and securely holds my tenor acoustic-electric uke whether it is plugged in or not. | 45 stars
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Good for small rooms.
I actually bought this Chauvet 700 Fogger on Ebay along with a couple 18" Chauvet Black Lights. The deal was about 70 bucks which isn't bad especially since I got free shipping.Anyway, I wanted to add my .02 cents. It's not a bad Fogger, BUT I would suggest using it for small rooms like for a home or garage. They're not expensive, so maybe you can get a few of them. Then you can hit the room from different angles.I do have to note that it's true what another reviewer said, you sort have to babysit the fogger by hitting and holding down the button every now and then. The version 2 of the fogger allows you to use a wireless remote. I wonder if all the remotes are set to the same frequency, then you can hit the remote and activate more tan one fogger so as long as it has the remote accessory.In summary:1) Not every expensive, so get a couple2) Fine for small areas3) Have to babysit the trigger3) Version 2 has a wireless trigger optionIf you don't want to get a few, then I guess you can move up to a larger unit, but then the price jumps up quite a bit. | 23 stars
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Cheap piece of junk!
This stand is made out of the cheapest plastic I've ever seen! I bought an inexpensive K &M stand for my flute,which worked great, so I thought this inexpensive stand would work for my daughter's clarinet. But now I can see why reviewers said the legs broke off, but why did they still give it high stars?? The legs are hard to get up and down over the little tabs; it seems like you're going to break it every time you fold one down. You have to fold down each leg individually unlike the K&M's which all come down together and are sturdy metal. Just don't buy this piece of junk!! Just spend a little more to get something decent!! | 01 star
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You get what you pay for.
I purchased this Clarinet for my child, as an alternative to the school rental Clarinet. I wasn't thrilled with paying $50 a month for a rental...and really didn't want to buy an $800 dollar Clarinet for a child that wasn't sure if he really wanted to play. I played and learned both instruments with my child, as extra incentive to help him stay interested.The produced arrive on time, and the build quality looked very similar to the more expensive rental. The sound quality was something else entirely.Even using the same reeds, this instrument needed more effort in order to achieve the same level of play. I was never quite as happy with the sound of this instrument as I was with the rental. For an 8 year old in beginning band, I decided that cheaper was still the way to go...or I probably would have returned the item. I really can't recommend this product. | 12 stars
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Good all around
this a GREAT tuner for the price. it allows you to tune to all veritaions such as drop D and C tuning and such by just add "Flats" with the flats button. it allows you to tune any acoustic guitar with its mic function. and im sure it does a lot of other things i havent figured out yet! GREAT DEAL!! | 23 stars
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Excelente para grabar
Es super sencillo grabar con el Mbox 2, yo lo uso con Garageband y Protools y excelente. Además se puede usar con micrófonos de condensador. Super portable... hace que tu estudio de grabación se mueva contigo a donde quieras! | 45 stars
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Best of the best in flute stands
I bought this stand because I needed a stronger stand for my flute just to make sure that during orchestra, band, technical excerpt class, and other musician crowded spaces, my flute would be very safe and it would be harder for it to fall over. This is a great product! I have a gig bag for my flute, and it fits perfectly, but the stand is a little bit bigger and heavier than a regular stand. If you have a really small flute bag, you probably are going to have a hard time fitting it in, but the sure thing is that your flute will be very safe. | 34 stars
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Be Warned - Copy Protection May Prevent Its Use
Nowhere on the box, website, or anywhere, is it mentioned that you MUST keep the CD in the drive at all times. I planned to use my netbook with a Yamaha CLP-170 (it fits right on top when you fold the sheet-music holder down). Trying to transfer the CD to a USB-drive for installation won't work - ultimately it checks for the CD. Now I am stuck. While I completely agree that once you open software it shouldn't be returnable, not only can I NOT use it, but what's it to Adventus to return my money? After all, I couldn't have copied it. I tried their 'Live Chat', but they pretended not to understand my question and disconnected me! Is my English improper or confusing to you? I didn't think so.This is not an Amazon issue. Adventus should clearly state that this is a requirement that could stymie your installation. | 01 star
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Great value
Great item for the price. My son loves it and plays it well! Arrived very fast and in great shape. | 45 stars
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Great for hard-rock
This pedal is very nice for playing hard-rock and soloing. The octave feedback is great, but you have to make sure you've got good pickups, or else you'll hear a terrible interference.I own a few Line 6 pedals and modules, and the only thing I don't like about them is that the modules are screwed to the pedal and you can't quickly exchange them. I normally alternate between the Dr. Distorto and theLine 6 Uber Metal, and it takes a while to unscrew the module, pop it out and screw the new one in. | 45 stars
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HankMartin
I bought this guitar case along with a Martin DXM (~$500) to use when I was in college. Although this case is not as 'cool' looking as some of the more formed cases, it does a hell of a job protecting your guitar. I literally let this thing roll around in my truck bed for its protecting qualities. It's made of a hard slightly bumpy plastic. I guess like a really smooth rhinoliner. The inside is a fairly plush with some hard foam underneath it. The interior pocket is very spacious.This was 5 star for me because its protecting abilities are what I needed from a case. | 45 stars
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I haven't used these yet...
I bought these as back up strings but I have heard great things. I just haven't had to open them yet. | 34 stars
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SURPRISINGLY GREAT GUITAR!!
Carlo Robelli line is the SAM ASH store brand and let me tell you, when the ASH FAMILY tells its buyers to find a manufacturer to produce a quality instrument at a entry level price... they take it VERY seriously. I am a song writer and many times I get my ideas right before going to sleep or when I wake SO it makes sense for me to keep a guitar in my bedroom. I figure for less than $200.00 I would keep this as my "toss around" guitar and as it turned out - although I own several high end guitars my Carlo 6 string has truly become one of my favorites. ALSO I recently plugged her into my Fender Tube Camp amp and I was AMAZED at how well it sounded & sustained. My other guitars may come & go but I will always hold onto my old reliable Carlo Guitar. DEFINITELY BUY IT!! | 45 stars
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My refurbished Yamaha DGX-500 broke after 2 months
Hello all,I would be wary about buying a Yamaha DGX-500 from a third party seller from Amazon.I bought my DGX-500 last summer for about $400. It seemed like a good deal b/c comparable models were at least $200 more. There's a reason that Yamaha no longer offers the DGX-500 and the only ones you can find are refurbished. The keyboard worked fine for 2 months, and I was very happy with it. But one day I turned it on but the keys no longer played any notes. I could turn on the keyboard, I could see the display was working, I could hear music whenever I pushed the demo button, but when I try to press a key nothing happens. I believe there's a connection problem between the keys and the actual keyboard.Amazon was no help after a month, because I bought the keyboard from a third-party vendor, and they do not take responsibility for their third party vendors. I called Yamaha and they tried to help me out, but they were of no help. I could not reset the keyboard because the keys did not work (If you push the highest key while turning on the keyboard, it's suppose to reset the keyboard and give you a message, but I got no message). Yamaha's warranty was not applicable because the vendor was not an authorized Yamaha dealer.In retrospect, I wish I had bought the keyboard from a local shop. I would have gladly payed an extra $200 not to have to deal with this hassle. | 01 star
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Spectacular
This product worked wonderful for me and my dreams of being a singer. I was not expecting much for the price but over all it went way over my expectaions. This is a GREAT buy for all you singers! | 45 stars
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Looks cool
would it fit a yamaha f325 acoustic guitar does anyone know? i dont want to buy it and find out it doesnt fit. please tell me if it fits!!!!!!! | 45 stars
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Good quality picks
Good quality picks, I got all 12 of them in a nice little plastic pouch. Looks great too. Buy them. | 45 stars
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Cheap equipment with cheap price. But works as it should easily.
Ok I have used this unit for both my macbook with garage band and on my Windows XP machine. Both work without issue. It's plug and play with both operating systems. On my PC, I use Fruity Loops and have used this controller flawlessly. No connection problems, nothing. The keyboard itself is definitely nothing special, its a simple controller with that one function in mind. For the price, I couldn't ask for more, that's what my s80 is for. I like this because it is light and easy to transport. My s80 weighs probably well over 60-70 lbs - not an easy transport. But the heck with midi, the easy USB input is great. If you are looking for a simple controller this will do it. If you want more features look elsewhere. | 34 stars
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Western Mini - Great value
The Pure Western Mini is a great value. First of all, the installation is all of 15 minutes provided you already have an end pin hole. This is a worry free do it yourself project. I'm running the pickup through a Baggs Para Acoustic D.I. and with very little fiddling, I have a good acoustic sounding tone coming out of my Martin D-28. The sound is not as good when plugged directly into a power amp but this is what you would expect with a passive pickup. | 45 stars
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Strong and sturdy
1st off Fender changed the packaging to a zip bag so no need to worry about the clamshell issue. The picks are a higher quality then most. Very happy! | 45 stars
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great product
I am drummer, I got a new drum set recently and i had an extra tom to attach. I was looking around and found this one, the first one that i have ever bought.now since this my first I wouldn't know but it works great and that's no overstatement. this product works just how its suppose to work with flying colors. | 45 stars
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YEAH CHEAP STRINGS :D
most guitarist when they first see these strings will be turned off because they are cheap.Let me tell you strings might be cheap but they last just as long and sound just as good and for a extremely cheap price.they sell many guages of strings and the thinner ones are like 3 bucks free shipping for 12 strings. if that isnt a great deal i dont know what it, if your skeptical why not try they are only 3 bucks and if you dont like its fine because every guitarist likes a different feel and sound when it comes to strings and instruments. Rogue keep up the great work with the cheap strings. | 45 stars
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great case
I have tons of old lp's that were getting shufled around. Now I stored them all. Case sits upright and I have a smallamp on top of it instead of a stand. Its great for dual purpose | 34 stars
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Original screws did not hold unwound strings, but D'Addario quickly sent out replacements, now very satisfied!!
I have two sets of these tuning machines on other guitars...a Gibson Les Paul Studio and a G&L; USA Legacy, and I really like them. I find the atuo-trim feature really cool!! Plus they are just well made, solid tuning machines. I recently bought a PRS SE Custom 22 and had been told that the tuning machines on these guitars were not that great. So I went with Planet Waves because of the performance of those I already have. Unfortunately, I found that all of the unwound strings slipped through, no matter how tightly I screwed down the locking screws. I had read on other reviews that a batch of these had gone out that were slightly out of spec. So I contacted the retailer...Springdale Music, by e-mail. I waited a week and never got a response. So I contacted D'Addario directly by phone and the guy there confirmed that some sets had gone out with screws that were just a bit short and asked for my address to send me out replacements for all three. He even gave me his name and told me to call back if this didn't solve the problem and they'd send me out a new set. The call took less than 5 minutes, and 2 days later I had the replacement parts! The tuning machines work perfectly now!! I was very impressed with Planet Waves response...not so much with Springdale Music...they should have at least responded, even if just to tell me to contact D'Addario directly.So, if you get a set of these (or already have one) and find the strings are slipping through, call D'Addario at the number on the packaging ASAP...they will make it right!! | 45 stars
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Makes an old dented mic look new again
Simply unscrew the old grill, screw on the new one and you have what looks like a brand new microphone. | 45 stars
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Stopped working after a short time
This worked fine for a short while and then the G3 section just won't work anymore. It doesn't make any sound at all. I'll have to buy another one but made by a different company. | 12 stars
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Great mixer for the price.
Great mixer! Very powerful and plenty of inputs. I wish it had panning on the individual channels. Lighter in weight than expected but solidly built. I will buy other products from Pyle. | 34 stars
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Plays, and Feels Great!
I recently purchased this, and wanted to let buyers know that this is a great deal! If you're not used to weighted (or semi-weighted) keys then this might take a day or two to start feeling natural. That was the case with me, but now it feels great, and it has become my main workstation keyboard / controller for all my recording projects! | 45 stars
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yay baton!
i needed a baton for my basic conducting class and it gets the job done. it's not expensive but it doesn't have a fun molded handle, so you get what you pay for. | 45 stars
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coolest toy ever
I guess it's not a toy. This thing does stuff that nothing else can do. I haven't used the sampling much, but as far as an effects processor for hip hop/trip hop, it's amazing. You can play records through it to warp their sound when sampling. Gotta have it if you have an MPC. | 45 stars
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With the extension cord, this is outstanding!
I come from the old days of radio with microphones almost big enough to hide behind. This tiny mic, paired with my old Olympus WS-300M is a real gem, especially when used with the extension cord. | 45 stars
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Pretty cool idea
These cables have a switch to shut the power off at the guitar. This eliminates the loud scratchy noise you get when you unplug your guitar. | 45 stars
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Amazing Keyboard
An amazing keyboard for it's price!!! The Grand Feature feels awesome!!! I bought this for my husband for Christmas, unfortunatley it arrived in the manufacturers box, so surprise spoiled. Not Amazon's Fault! Anyway,he hasn't been able to stop playing since it arrived. The clear sound, sounds like it is connected to an amp.. Amazing features! Great item to own for it's price!!!! Definately recomend this product!!! | 45 stars
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Great way to learn for a newbie
I'm an adult who has never played a musical instrument in my life, besides in music class in grade school. This book is progressing so naturally, helping me learn to read music and how to play the clarinet at my own speed. It is challenging and fun to do both at the same time, but I am also teaching myself another instrument, so the learning to read music is being reinforced even more and making that part easier.I have not been using the DVD yet since my Mac does not seem to like it a whole lot. The audio is very helpful and assisting my learning a lot. I'm only on page 7 after 2 weeks, but I am having fun practicing at a nice pace so that I learn well instead of in a rush. I just repeat certain exercises over and over and add a new exercise or two every day or so and progress when the previous exercises feel too easy/non-challenging. The only thing slowing me down is a sore mouth, which is going away finally. Now I have a sore thumb. Hopefully that will go away too. | 45 stars
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Great, but no 64-bit Snow Leopard drivers for the Mac
Sound quality is good, but most modern Macs ship with a "64-bit" kernel, and the drivers for this unit haven't been updated in some time. Thus, you will be unable to use most of the features on a modern Mac.The only other gripe I have with it is that the optical S/PDIF input sounds worse than the USB input--but this may be more a reflection on the quality of S/PDIF more than anything else. | 34 stars
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No AC adapter, though it says there is.
If you read "What's in the box?" on the Amazon web page it says that an AC adapter is included. When it arrived there was no AC adapter and it is clear the box is so small that there is no way it could have been included. The AC adapter is for sale separately for $25, which is a lot for an AC adapter and raises the actual price of the thing considerably, if you don't want to keep buying AA batteries all the time. If you sit around your music room playing along, you probably want an AC adapter. This is a Zoom strategy, but Amazon is enabling this by indicating that the AC adapter is included. Only option is to pay $25 for an adapter or send the thing back. So figure that into the price when you buy. | 23 stars
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Fast shipping. Excellent quality. Great purchase.
The trumpet sounds amazing. The red finish is very clean. Before the trumpet came in the mail, I was expecting a cheap looking instrument with a terrible paint finish. However, that was not the case. I don't regret buying this trumpet. There are a few annoyances, such as the tiny marble caps on top of the valves that keep falling off (I fixed it using hot glue). Also, the spit valve's Styrofoam caps were cheaply made and fall off once in a while. Those are my biggest complaints. However, because the trumpet was at such a low price, I have ignored these problems and have enjoyed playing it. It seriously has a nice sound. | 34 stars
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Pop Filter
Good buy. There is nothing special about this product though, you pay for what you get. It does reduce the amount of sibilance when you are doing voiceover work and hopefully jam sessions too. I feel like it also protects the mic from saliva. That is basically it! | 34 stars
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Good Case
The case is very nice I didnt have alot of problems with anything fitting It is a HARMONICA case after all, it was not made for gunfights in the street. The only thing that worries me is the strap that attaches it to your belt it seems thin. It will serve it's needs. | 34 stars
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Unique sound.
Like any instrument, you need to hear it before buying and/or hear how it fits with your other cymbals/percussion instruments. Each cymbal has unique chararistics/overtones, etc.As for a generic review, very china-like sounding (or at least the one I received.) | 23 stars
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inexpensive and GOOD
I needed this baby to get audio out of my comp and to a mixer for live broadcasting. Needless to say it does the job perfectly with excellent audio quality. It's a definite buy if you need to do something like this. | 45 stars
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Very nice, but more could have been great
This is a very nice 3 DVD set. The music videos are all great to see and hear. Most of them are very nicely reproduced and cleaned up (one or two could have used more). Only a couple of the videos I could live without (the one with Michael Jackson . . . but I just don't like him after the jackson 5, Ebony and Ivory, and London Town) but there are really kewl ones on here. Some of them are Maybe I'm Amazed, Coming Up, No More Lonely Nights, Pipes of Peace, and Fine Line (there are secretly 2 versions of this video, you can play both of the first 2 DVDs, which contain the videos, one way chronology and a personal playist Paul made, watch Fine Line in both to get 2 versions of the video). The commentaries are nice too!Now the third Disc is where it could have been better. You get an edited version of Rockshow and Unplugged. I don't know why he didn't give the full versions (maybe not enough room for the DVD and didn't want to make it a 4 DVD set) but what we have is still good. Then the Glastonbury one is superb.If you are a McCartney or Wings fan, this will make you very happy.If the full performances were added, I would have given it 5 stars. | 34 stars
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I buy extras to share
I love the sound I get from these picks, It is easy to hang onto, gives you three picking surfaces to use, lasts longer that way. I always turn players on to using these. after one or 2 songs you are used to them. | 45 stars
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Microphone lover!
This is a GREAT microphone for aspiring little rockers!! It looks like the ones young rock stars use on stage, microphone comes off of the stand so that the "rock star" can parade around the "stage" and really pretend! Plus, it doesn't cost an arm and a leg - My daughter and I are very pleased!! | 45 stars
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Good product!
This cable has been in use in my studio for about eight months now. Plugged and unplugged many times to many different guitars and amps.Have sat on it, stepped on it, tripped on it but no issues.Only the strat poses any problem with the short grip but it does still work. The switch feature well out weighs this minor annoyance. A great product. Am getting ready to buy a second one. | 45 stars
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Does it job, with a couple of flaws.
Pros:Small and light.It works.Cons:Slides all over the place unless you have it taped down or wedged against a wall.Makes a clicking sound every time it's compressed.This pedal came with my Privia PX-130, but I quickly became tired of chasing it around the floor and upgraded to aM-Audio SP-2 US65010 Sustain Pedal Piano Style Sustain Pedal for Keyboards. Additionally, when playing at low volumes, the clicking sound it makes is noticeable distraction.If you absolutely need something small and light, or don't have room under your board for a piano style sustain pedal, this is a workable option. Otherwise, an M-Audio piano style sustain pedal at the same price seems like a no-brainer. | 12 stars
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The Best You Can Get
I have owned several Furman PL series power conditioner products, and can attest to their being an absolute necessity in the studio, and onstage. Though the Furman SS-6B does NOT offer "Standard Level Power Conditioning" (and should be removed from the product description), it does provide the best EMI/RFI noise attenuation of any power strip I've used, and it's built like a tank. Don't believe the hype - or waste your money - on lesser "noise filtering" plastic power strips. The Furman SS-6B is a small investment that's worth every cent. | 45 stars
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Father loves this guitar
Great guitar. This was a gift for my father. He has a nice collection and wanted this guitar for his set. | 45 stars
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Extremely loud
And not by baby standards. I'm a rock musician and these are some of the loudest shakers on the market. Maybe not the best for baby's ears. | 12 stars
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dark, but not edgy
I personally really enjoy these strings, but they're not for every instrument. If you've always thought your instrument was a bit too bright and sharp, these strings will probably be perfect. They can really soften up and add depth to your tone. If your instrument is already fairly deep sounding, they might just muddy up the waters.On another note, they're also not the most powerful strings out there, so take that into consideration. | 34 stars
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perfect for full size
I got this shoulder rest for a full size viola and it fit perfectly. overall, it fits perfectly and was a perfect buy | 45 stars
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Nice ring, a bit metalic
Nice overall, with a good sustained ring from the steel strings (1-2) and a bit of a metalic sound on the wound strings (3-6). I like the sound I get on my Yamaha acoustic. | 34 stars
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WARNING! - Intel Macs - Set input in GarageBand prefs!
I just got this cable today, and experienced the same problems some of the other reviewers had with getting sound out of the guitar. It's not the cable's fault. If you're using one of the new Intel Macs, you have to go into the preferences for GarageBand (not the general system sound prefs), and make sure that your sound input is set to Line-in, instead of built-in microphone. Without that setting, you're going to get nothing but feedback.When you're set up properly, however, this cable does exactly what it's meant to do... turn your Mac into a thousand different amps. It's fantastic! Highly recommended! | 45 stars
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You get what you pay for
Considering I bought this strap for next to nothing, I can't complain too much. However, what I will say is that it has a very cheap feel throughout, especially the paper thin ends. My main problem with it was that the string for the head/neck end of the guitar was stretchy and literally looked as though it would break if I put any weight on it. Oh well though, like I said. I bought this for almost nothing. Much better if your guitar has two buttons so you needn't use the string | 12 stars
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They'll do
I buy these for every-day use to plug synths with stereo 1/4" outs into mono 1/4" inputs on my mixer - they work fine. Hosa is not known for making top-notch cables, but they work. If you're concerned about reliability, durability, or hi-fi performance i would go with ones that cost much more. My local speaker shop sells hand-made professional quality maintainable (connectors are removable) cables with a lifetime warranty for about 3-4 times as much - i use those for gigs and such. | 34 stars
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Big Time Money Saver
I didnt even know you could buy replacement reeds this cheap. These things were simple to install and make the old harps sound like new again at a fraction of the cost. Makes me glad I bought Lee Oskar harps. | 45 stars
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Very nice
I have occasionally played recorder for years, and recently bought one of these (and a matching alto) - rich and sweet tone. The rosewood finish makes it a very attractive instrument, and overall is a great value. | 45 stars
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worth its price
If you are looking for very good quality harmonicas this is not what you are looking for. But that was kind of expected to get from out of this price.They are made of plastic, made in china and the sound doesn't come out easy or neatly from it. | 34 stars
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Chromed Out Funky Freshness
The mythical Atlas may be holding the world up from underneath, but the Atlas Sound MS10C Mic Stand holds your favorite microphone up with style! I married my stand to the lovely, old time goodness of the Shure 55SH microphone, and I've gotta say - the beauty is unparalleled.Just think of it - you are facing your crowd, your band behind you, gearing up to break it down! And there you are, ready to explode vocally, bringing the vibe from your crew to the wanting crowd, your mic and shiny, chromed out, sharp as sin Atlas Sound MS10C mic stand proving to your fans that you do indeed have it all together!The weighted bas allows your be more free with your moves at the mic, looking sexy and sultry as you give your all!So go for it! Get the stand! Pair with the mic you love, and follow me as we prove that musicians are more than long haired, sould screaming banshees! We have style and grace as well! | 45 stars
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Ephiphone EB0
I picked one of these up and to my dislike, the posts holding the tail piece popped out. Well, some epoxy fixed that.While dropping the action, I got fret buzz. Ok, so I do some fret filing...The Low E string does not have the resonance and presence of the other three strings. Alright, out comes the screw driver and adjust the pole piece..So far, this guitar has been a think and do piece, but a keeper all the same. Now, I get some nice sounds out of it and I pump it through a vintage Kustom Charger Bass amp or through an Acoustic 260.I'm going to throw on some flat wounds and see where that takes me.If you're expecting the deep rumble of something like a Fender Jazz bass, don't hold your breath because the EB0 is a short scale - it has decent bass, yes, but not that earth moving deep thump. For smaller hands, the EB0 ranks right up there in playability as the Hofner Beatle Bass or one of the short scale Gretsh Bass guitars.I was a bit disappointed that the guitar required so much user attention/interaction right out of the case, but what came out of it was decent enough. I think the $200.00 price tag was a tad overkill all things considered.After modifications, I would rate it at a four. A solid four. | 34 stars
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Amazing, lovely, and looks great!
It shipped in on time, decent packaging, and when I unwrapped it, I was pretty impressed. The strings are corroded, and needed to be change, and there was some minor fret buzzing, but for a price like this, it can't be beat. The action is nice and low, which I actually thought would be high and needed some adjustments, but it's great. Smooth, warm, sound. Stays tunes for days, and the matte finish looks amazing. The sticker however took some time to get off, but it's well worth it! | 45 stars
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Nice slide
It's a nice slide but be aware that you are buying just one slide not two as pictured. I think they are showing two slides so you get to view different angles. | 34 stars
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gibraltar has strong aftermarket products!
Recently purchased bass drum spurs from gibraltar and was happy to note they make professional stage quality hardware you can depend on long term for your needs. often better than the factory option! | 34 stars
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Very Impressive
I purchased this product to replace the pins on my Martin 0-16NY. I believe the ebony pins will be perfom admirably. Additionally, the pearl inlay lends class to the guitar. | 45 stars
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Great Little Microphone
This is a great little microphone and will work wonderful for any recorder orcamera that you have--a little big for a lapel microphone but might work for that too. | 45 stars
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Guitar Cord
Excellent guitar cord with no static background heard while using or moving about. Awesome product and reasonable price. Would recommend product. | 45 stars
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Huge convenience, extends HDD life
Having more than two dozen external HHD dockers, enclosures, and other devices like two monitors, two PCs, fans for each HDD dock/enclosure, it became a monumental pain plugging and unplugging devices and docking stations, flipping the ON/OFF switches when device not in use.Heavy duty blk wrinkle-finish, lights glow orange when "ON."I bought two of these 120v A/C switching strips placed side-by-side at workstation. What a luxury. I have a large power-surge protector upstream of these two power strips. I can now power up only the HDDs I'm using, and save energy, wear and tear on drives spinning for no reason. One slip of a switch and device is on; when finished wit it I flip it off. Huge convenience, although it was good exercise before having to stand up/sit down each time to turn on device spread out over three desks and a shelving unit.Worthwhile investment if you have lots of devices. | 45 stars
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Perfect case
This Dean Hardshell Case was a gift for my son who has a Dean Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar. He is very pleased with the case and the price for it was very good. He looked in music stores and could not find a case to fit the guitar so we decided on this one and believe we made an excellent choice. | 45 stars
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Does not recognize my iPod
I installed it without problems but it does not "recognize" my iPod; and according to the help instructions that happens when the iPod's disk is notenabled to be used;but mine was enabled. My Pc met all the requirements neededto use the program and I went to thier help site and tried what it suggestedbut the program would not work. I cannot recommend this program to anyone. Sorry. | 01 star
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The Best String I've found
I've tried switching back to non-coated strings but I cant do it. Nanowebs last a long time, easy on the fingers and sound great. | 45 stars
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