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frustrated student
we purchased this trumpet for a child who was having trouble with a "garage-sale" trumpet. figured for a starter, at that price, if he decided later he wasn't interested, we weren't out a lot of money. unfortunately, the valves stick, and he plays very well, but is so upset by the trumpet that he wants to quit band, thinking he isn't any good. local music repair shop won't touch it, "might dissolve the laquer". so, back to square one. guess I will invest in a quality unit for a student. | 23 stars
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Bang for the buck!
At only $60 I was a little apprehensive about this amp, but decided to give it a try. A local music store owner offered that if I weren't satisfied, he'd take the value of it out of the cost of an amp I've had my eye on in his shop.It will not be needed! This amp is a little shocker! My Strat Clone sounds downright sexy through this thing. And, small small changes in the settings make a difference with this one! With a similarly priced amp in the shop, it had to have big changes in settings to make small differences. With the Behr, the change of going from 2 to halfway between 2 and 3 gives a little change. Sensitivity is not an issue at all.It also feels quite durable. I wouldn't throw it off a building, but it should tolerate being chucked in the back seat of the car for a jam at a friends house. And, if loud is your thing, then it should suit you nicely. I've already gotten it loud enough to get a grouchy phone call from my neighbor. ;) On the mellow settings it gives good, and when the switches are set to the Calif/Hot setting, it still works great!For $60 at this level of quality, it's one of the best deals I've gotten off Amazon! | 45 stars
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A very nice way to add a little percussion
I purchased this little snare drum for home baked musical events...a bunch of friends coming over to strum guitars and sing. It is absolutely perfect for that. It is super lightweight and sounds great for a little inexpensive rhythm maker. Buy yourself a pair of brushes and one of these...just try to keep time. Nothing worse than someone beating on a drum that can't keep time. | 45 stars
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The reed of choice for music teachers
I am a music teacher working with beginning students and they go through a lot of reeds before they learn how to keep them from breaking. Rico reeds are consistent, affordable, and easy to get. Amazon has a good price, and they get them to me quick. | 45 stars
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Great mic for the price
Bought this because of a video I saw on YouTube. It was cheap and I knew I wasn't going to use it much so it was the best bang for the buck. I used this on my GoPro and hears my voice very well. I'm not sure how well it would work to pick up other sounds but the mic really needs to be close to the person in order to hear well. I like the fact its adjustable and comes with the wire. also the clip comes in handy. | 45 stars
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comfortable, light weight, and out of the way
I was really pleased with the KSC Quick Change Capos I purchased. I play in jam sessions where quick changes are a necessity! I like the ease of change and the comfort of playing with it on the guitar neck. The Capo will open and close easily with a full grip, and the end across the strings doesn't interfere with your playing. I would recommend it to any of my musician friends. The loss of 1 star was for the delay in shipping. I don't think they were on backorder, but the time between ordering and receiving was excessive (more than a month). | 34 stars
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Does the job.
This headshell does the job, but I'd say it's a fair bit heavier than the stock headshell, and worse yet, the azimuth is very slightly off, which can be a problem depending on your stylus/cartridge/arm combo. I'd get another product next time. | 23 stars
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Chauvet Pro Clamp
So good I ordered a second time and they work as advertised! I use them for DJ LED lights on a truss. AT $5, you can't beat it!!! | 45 stars
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fantastic toy!!
My six month old loves these eggs. He smiles hearing them. With four, you can have them in the car, play area, diaper bag... | 45 stars
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Just what my son wanted
Fit well and the sender got it right out so that my son could use his accordion for his Christmas concert | 34 stars
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Honestly speaking
i recently wanted to upgrade my 5 year old Studio . .so i purchased a Tube mic(name withheld) costing thousands of dollars . .truth is. .i was listening to my pevious vocals done with this mic mxl 770. . and tell u what? . they sound alot better . . .i now feel i even wasted my money on this expensive tube mic . iam back to my mxl 770 . .i would not mind recording any one even the greatest of artists on the mxl 770 . .Honestly . iam impressed..forget the cheap price if i were mxl i would probably raise the price . .since thats the only down fall this mic posseses . .hmm. | 45 stars
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WOW!
This is one of the BEST Stompboxes I have ever used!Forget every Wah Pedal, 'cause you can do some really impossible things!Not like the Heil Talkbox or the Framtone Talkbox, the Rocktron is Active wich means you can use it like a Stompbox and you don't have to plug it between your amp and your Cab!With a little bit of practice and training you will be able to change your Guitar/Keyboard sound by 100%!!!! | 45 stars
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Best bang for the buck!
I don't claim to be a microphone expert, but I am a professional guitarist and musician. This is the mic I use for any vocals and works just fine for miking myloud amp. Great overall sound, it feels solid, owned for about 3 years and has been dropped lots and works just great. If you are in a punk band that plays in a basement,this is better than any mic you are using right now. Get it, you won't be disappointed | 45 stars
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not good
I knew the price was too good to be true. This is the type of stand I would expect from Wal-Mart.Not for professional use. If you value your guitars, pay the price for a quality stand. | 12 stars
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Great Tone
Great Humbucking tone, simple installation and bam! Instant Angus. I put this in the bridge position of my 1984 SG and am very pleased. The only thing I did different was switch the polarity by putting the hot lead on the negative point and the neg lead on the hot point on the volume pot. | 34 stars
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If it`s DOD or Audio Logic, go to the safe!!
We have a Discomovil here in Costa Rica and we had problems with the bass and subs ....Since we bought this cross over DOD never had more problems, the bass is clear and accurate frequency cut ... 100% recommended. | 45 stars
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Nice amateur microphone
If you're looking for a good microphone for non-professional use, this is a decent microphone. It picked up a good quality sound, and was great for editing narrative dictation. I would not use this for any professional application, such as recording music, however for simple tasks it is quite durable and got the job done quite nicely. | 34 stars
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Love these hangers
I love the Hercules Hangers. This is the second one I have purchased and I paid Double the price for the first one I bought. They look great and install so easy. There are few things I trust when it come to my Earnie Ball Bass and this most def has my seal of approval. | 45 stars
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Great sound, great price, not compatible with iMac
This mic is sold in Apple retail stores. But it doesn't work with the iMac, and I can't figure out why. With my Mac laptop, it's great. With my desktop, not compatible at all.What gives, Blue? | 12 stars
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If you need a Capo, this is the best one out there.
By far the best Capo on the planet. The 1st thing you will notice when it arrives is how small and light it is. I was skeptical that it would work, but once you slide it on and screw down the adjuster you'll see how solid and buzz free this capo is. It has a nice silver satin finish. Best $ i've spent in a long time. | 45 stars
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Very Pleased
Great price. I bought this for a video shoot. I plugged it in to my computer... and it sounded really shallow and noisy. I plugged it in to my Panasonic dvx through a really bad mini to XLR converter. It sounded very noisy again. So I blamed it on the cnverter.Then... I plugged it directly into a Canon 5D. I was amazed! It really sounds good. On top of that, is is shockingly noise-less. Good full bodied voices. Not tingy or shallow. Ultimately, I am really happy with it. We'll see how it performs tomorrow during the shoot.P.S. it comes with a little wind shield. You cant beat that with a stick for 17 bucks!I'll try to add a video demo soon. | 34 stars
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OK guitar but there are better options
I have been learning guitar for 2 months and Jasmine S35 is my first guitar. I bought it from Amazon based on the good reviews and the cheap price. When I bought it I knew absolutely nothing about guitars. The guitar sounds good and loud to me. But like some other reviewers have pointed out, the action is TOO high. Even after two month's of playing and spending more than 2 hours every day averagely, I can still feel the pain of my left hand fingers each time after playing. I know that the action can be lowered by a setup, but it will cost almost the same price as the guitar itself, which does not make sense to me. Last weekend I finally pulled the trigger to order a Seagull S6 Original from musiciansbuy.com and it arrove today. My seagull S6 has a perfect action and it makes the play so easy. It looks nicer than Jasmine and it sounds way better, I can immediately tell the difference of sound quality. Yes seagull costs me $399 and Jasmine only $76, but my Seagull S6 came with a free case (-$90) and Jasmine needs a setup (+$70) and S6 doesn't. After doing the math, the real cost for S6 is $310 and Jasmine $146. S6 costs about twice as much as Jasmine, but I get a solid-top guitar with very good reputation, which I can play for years hopefully. | 23 stars
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Flanged Cymbal Sleeves
The Cymbal sleeves work well in my percussion system...used on my cymbal tree. I ordered some extra to have as needed. | 45 stars
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Heavy duty for what it is!
I've played with these cables for over a year and a half on the road. The ends are bent and still don't even buzz after being stomped repeatedly. In fact, I thought there was a problem with a cable, but then I realized it was my guitar. Awesome Product. | 45 stars
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Nice way to test the water when changing mouthpieces
As you improve in your ability, eventually you will want to try a new mouthpiece. That's where I am and I've read a lot about various sizes and materials. But one thing that made the most sense was that for a low cost mouthpiece these were a great way to go. I wanted to try a larger tip opening. So I got a Rico Graftonite and I am very impressed with the quality level. It is nicely made and certainly the best way to make the move. I am still working out the control I need to make the reed work properly for me. But I am hitting altismo notes more easily and, in my case anyway, I didn't need to change reed stiffness. I do get some squeaks but that's me not controlling the reed, and not the mouthpiece. I would recommend these to anyone looking to make a change or looking for a replacement. | 45 stars
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does its job
I do not like the Zildjian ZBT series cymbals, I am using ZHT ones, but this ride is very good one, really heavy, and clear sound. also looks very nice. for price not bad. | 34 stars
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great violin bow
I purchased this bow after the one that I have had for many years decided to finally snap. It has been a great inexpensive replacement. I've enjoyed playing with it and it produces even sound. | 45 stars
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Great xylophone, even for us musically challanged
I wanted to get my boy a xylophone for his 1st birthday. And I tend to look into every toy out there and read ALL the reviews. After reading all the reviews, I bought this xylophone. I don't pretend to be a musician, past the 5 chords I know on the guitar and those years of piano lessons wasted, but this thing does sound great. I think the best part of the sound is the nice ring they have to them. Other products notes cut off pretty darn quick, but this lets my boy bang and bang with delight. Also, the durability of this thing has so far been impressive. He stands on it, bangs it with other toys and chucks it when he can and it's still playing all the notes nice and pretty.As for the other instruments, they're good. They don't get as much use, but he still likes them and they play perfectly. I also think the smaller one will be great for when baby #2 comes along, they'll make great rattles. I wanted something that will last through a lot of kids and I think this will do the trick, even for those of us who can only rock Marry Had a Little Lamb. | 45 stars
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Korg Tuners are the best - this one is no exception
This is near the high-end of portable tuners available. Even at $76 (plus shipping), which is a significant discount from the in-store retail price, it's pretty expensive for a tuner. I'm an old-school kind of girl, though, and I like the red analog needle meter. Analog tuners of this type are harder to find nowadays. The OT-120 is fully adjustable with calibration, transposition and volume controls for an audible pitch. There is a line-in for those capable of attaching amplifiers to their instruments, such as guitar or violin. Full-range detection from C0 to C8 makes it possible to tune even a contra-bassoon, which I only get to play every few years. With an LCD display showing calibration, pitch and octave, my students will know if they are in the right octave without looking at me for the stink-eye. I can even adjust the speed of the needle reaction time, so I can tune my reed crows. You can plug it into the wall with a DC adapter for those days when your reed simply will not settle in, but it is not included: 2 AAA batteries are. The attractive carrying case is a nice addition I wasn't counting on, but I'm glad for it, as I'm transitioning from the old folding Korg AT-120. I look forward to many happy years of teaching with this tuner. I also recommend:Korg TM-40 Large Display Digital Tuner and Metronomefor smaller budgets and smaller gig bags. | 34 stars
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The affordable cartridge that could.
First off I am not or have ever been a Shure fan. The only time I ever bought anything with the "Shure" name was when I was broke after spending my money on other worthwhile audio equipment. Like after buying my first Thorens turntable and I had no money left for a cartridge. I would pick up a Shure to past the time until I could get 'mo money for something decent. In the case of the Thorens it was an Audio-Technica AT-125LC that cost more than half its price. The Thorens that is. I was in my early 20's and in heaven. A Thorens, the Audio-Technica, Polk Monitor 7's and a splendid Fisher 500-C tube receiver/amp. I get chills just thinking about it. And my girlfriend (future wife)wasn't bad either.Through the years I went through Stanton, the 681, Grado and a few more AT cartridges. I had recently purchased the AT-PL120 direct drive table and while the OEM cartridge was OK, and far better than any Shure I'd ever heard (I've never heard the V-15), I know I had to upgrade. My first thought was the AT-440ML but it was a little pricey. I went through my old issues of Stereophile and even Stereo Review and went on the net looking for something. The Shure M97xE got alot of good reviews and was even favorable compared to the 440ML. That caught my attention but I was't going to pay over a hundred dollars for a Shure. No way!But then I saw it on sale at J&R; in NYC for about $60. I gave it a shot.Ladies, this cartridge is not bad. I hooked it up to my Music Hall phono preamp and to my Yamaha RX-V663 AV receiver ("I" before "E" except after "C"??)and while it took a while for it to burn, when it did, it started to open up and took me totally by surprise. The soundstage is not as wide as I would like, though it is relatively deep. And while the highs may not snap, crackle or pop, overall this is pretty nice. The bass is okay as is the mid-range and while individually no particular aspect stands out overall I'll hold up my purchase of the 440ML and see what else this baby will do after I brake it in some more.Highly recommended as an entry level audiophile type quality cartridge. If you've heard or have a Denon DL-160 a Blue Point Sumiko or the aforementioned AT-440MLa you might find the Shure a little drab and boring but for the money... If I knew then what I know now, I would have happily paid double the price. It's that good. | 23 stars
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Better price than compeditors
This MIDI interface is priced much lower than any other competitor I have found. Works well, and is plug-n-play on most OS. Would have liked to see cable gauge a bit heavier on the din-connector end, but this does no seem to affect performance. Good product for a Good price. | 45 stars
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Just as I expected
This item was exactly what I was hoping it would be. The only draw back was that I had to purchase an adapter for my Aiwo stereo. It is an older model, so the transmitter on the microphone was too large for the connection on my system. Otherwise, it worked great! | 45 stars
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The Hosa GXX144 XLR Male to XLR Male Gender Changer is real handy to have in Your adapter box we you are using someone elses equ
When setting up at the church for a Veterans Dinner and Talk from a WW2 Veteran I found that the Wall jacks where just the other way around them pulling in to my AMP. With the Hosa GXX144 XLR Male to Male Gender Changer I was able to plug in and run my Lap top with a Pin Point show. | 34 stars
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A learning experience for all musicians
Howard Levy is a freak of nature. Is there anybody else on the face of the planet who can play chromatically (half-steps) on a diatonic (whole-step) harmonica like he does? If there is, I don't know about them. Howard's remarkable technique is probably the biggest physical innovation on any instrument since bottleneck slide guitar or the plunger over the trumpet bell. For now, his discovery that "all the notes" do in fact live inside the diatonic harmonica remains largely unsung. I only hope some young, super-talented musician will someday master this technique, become immensely popular and introduce an entire generation to Howard Levy's spectacular discovery. Maybe that's you??Even though Howard is a virtuoso, there really is something here for everybody. With humility, patience and a vintage 80's shirt that would make Bill Cosby's sweater collection blush, Howard thoroughly lays out everything you could possibly need to know about how to play every note in the twelve-tone scale in all three octaves of a diatonic harmonica. (Each octave requires a slightly different technique, which is part of what makes Howard's playing so amazing.)The discussion of ombechure (the shape of the mouth and tongue) for getting different notes is outstanding and thorough, though I would have liked to be shown how to get blow-bends, which is perhaps too basic for this DVD. (Note that this DVD does not deal with the chromatic (button) harmonica, as made famous by Toots Thielmans or Stevie Wonder. Chromatic harmonicas have a button on the side that moves the whole instrument a half-step to get the chromatic notes. Howard relies strictly on ombechure to achieve every note.) However far you get in this admittedly difficult technique is up to you... you don't have to master it to get a lot out of this DVD.Howard's explanation of modes (and how a harmonica is just "a piano with only white keys") is an outstanding introduction to the subject for ANY musician, although some less esoteric examples of the mixolydian (cross-harp) and aeolian (natural minor) modes might have proven more accessible for beginners. The circle of fifths is also well-presented.This is not quite an introduction to harmonica. I would recommend you be able to blow/draw single notes up and down at least the bottom two octaves of the harmonica, and bend a note or three in at least the bottom octave, before you dive into this CD. But even for novices, Howard's choice of what to show you when is laid out very thoughtfully. I continue to find it extremely helpful to watch this DVD from the beginning with harmonica in hand and follow along as far as I can with his examples, which get steadily more challenging as he moves up the scale and into more sophisticated (but never arcane) theory.Howard's enthusiasm for the harmonica throughout this DVD is infectious, and his willingness to serve in stewardship to what I hope will someday be recognized as a remarkable legacy is evident. And of course his playing on "Autumn Leaves" and "Sweet Georgia Brown" is impeccably lyrical, listenable and empathetic to his piano accompaniment. A real treat for all musicians at all levels. | 45 stars
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Fabulous Microphone - What a Steal!!
I am a professional musician and do mainly weddings. Most of my clients choose to add on a sound system option I offer, and many have requested a wireless lapel mic for their officiant to use. I have been on the hunt for a good lapel mic for several months and had to return the first I bought (the Hisonic lapel mic) because it's sound quality was terrible and it did not pick up a voice unless it was less than an inch away from the mic (so much for being on the lapel!) Because of that experience, I was nervous about buying this one, but am delighted to say that the Upright Clip-On Lapel microphone is absolutely terrific!! It picks up the voice with no problem, even from a foot away - and it's loud! The sound quality is clear. I am so happy to have found this mircophone! And what an amazing deal, no less, for such a good product! | 45 stars
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Performs well as expected
My son has used various strength Vandoren reeds and has settled on these as an overall preferred happy medium. | 45 stars
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The Best of the Lot
I've been playing the uke since before they became popular again and must confess I own a quiver full of the addictive things (ranging from plywood beaters to a solid wood art object with an electric in between). Over the years, I've tried several different brands of string. The truth is there was nothing wrong with any of them. It's just that the Martin M600 strings seem a little bit more compliant than the others and this allows me to tease out a bit more articulation and tone. Given that string changing is a frequent occurrence with multiple instruments to fuel, the Martin string set's relatively low cost is a nice bonus. | 45 stars
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Guitar Stand
My guitar fell out of this stand once, but I did put in their hastily. For the money it is fair - if you have an expensive guitar (mine was only $150) you might want a better stand. | 34 stars
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niles amp...
product was as advertised...easy to set up and has worked well. Has made a major difference in the output of sound for my system which was overloaded with 5 sets of speakers without an amp interface. | 45 stars
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It's okay.
It's okay. Very pretty but not as well made as I thought it would be. It is a good buy if you don't use a strap that much. | 23 stars
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New Microphone's loud reception
This is the second microphone to be used with a 2-mike karyoke machine. We think this new mike is better than the one we got with the unit and we are very happy with it's performance. | 45 stars
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Best Guitar out there for little girls
My 10 year old daughter saved up her allowance money to buy this guitar. She is thrilled to say the least and although she doesn't know how to play the guitar yet she hasn't put it down and she is already trying to teach herself cords. The quality is better then I had expected ^_^ and it sounds great. This guitar is perfect starter for little girls or adults that can't handle a regular sized guitar. Money well spent! | 45 stars
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Good with an issue
This seat back for the roc-n-soc throne and stool is sturdy and provides much needed back support. However on any of the stools (I have not heard of this happening with drum thrones) it only allows a 30 degree turn ratio after install. I truly with this wasn't the case as it is a real problem getting up when I am surrounded by a miking array when I am recording acoustic guitar. I now have to crawl under the mics to escape.The good outweighs the negatives in this case though. But I wish R/S would have a seat lift adaptor to allow their stools to turn 100 degrees as before. | 34 stars
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Great unexpensive accurate Mic!
I bought this microphone about 6 months ago. I've been recording mainly acoustic pianos and orchestras with it. It's not a Schoeps microphone, but it's far from being a cheap microphone. Great dynamic range, very good frequency response (although sometimes I feel like it's lacking a little bit of bass response, but maybe it's just me, or the placement), and most of all: incredible place-and-record ability. Highly recommended for engineers or musicians who don't have much time to play around with two microphones. As I wrote before, it's not a Schoeps, but to be honest, if somebody asked me for a very good stereo mic under $500 for live-sound or for a quick recording, this would definitely be my choice. | 45 stars
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Wobbly & Cheap
This mic stand seems very cheaply made. Right out of the box it couldn't even properly hold up a mic at certain angles. The whole thing seemed really wobbly. We're taking it back to the store. | 01 star
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All-Around Perfect Guitar Strap!
Great guitar strap! It looks nice, simple, and sleek. It's comfortable and sturdy, and fits wonderfully on my Epiphone Masterbilt acoustic/electric. There's never a problem with it falling off or coming undone. Clings nice and tight onto my guitar. It's EXTREMELY affordable and does the job well. Highly recommended! | 45 stars
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great piece!
brought for my son's viola and he is pleased. Need to be careful with placement, need to realign with chin and make sure fix is secure and fits appropiately..nice quality! | 45 stars
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Steven Wilson is GOD!
Absolutely, mind-blowingly awesome! Steven Wilson is the master of multi-channel sound production. Only HE could put together a disc that can (almost) capture the experience of a Porcupine Tree concert. Not to be missed! | 45 stars
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Dissappointing Product
I was execting a better product than what I received since it is a NUMARK product made in the U.K.. The Price was so tempting approx. $66, probably that's what you get when you pay cheap. But regarding the service of amazon, I have no complain about it, everything was smooth till I returned the product. | 01 star
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It's All Here
The stand arrived quite quickly, with all the screws in place. At first I thought there were none, but they were already in their holes. We actually put a board across the stand, placed a computer keyboard hutch on it, and put the Casio keyboard on top,setting the whole thing in front of the computer monitor so we can use the Casio for music composition. It holds the extra weight just fine. | 34 stars
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save your guitar
I use this wax to make my guitar shine. If only my playing shined | 45 stars
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Best trombone lubricant going...
I've played trombone professionally for about 12 years, and this is the best stuff out there. Highly, highly recommended. I've used many other products(Trombotine, cold cream, original Slide-O-Mix), and this is the best. | 45 stars
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Awesome!!!
I actually didn't get to use the juice with the fog machine I bought for this past Halloween because of Hurricane Sandy, but my daughter to it to our country home earlier in October for a Halloween Party with her friends. She says it work wonderful, used very little juice and gave off lots of fog. Hopefully we'll be able to have Halloween next year. | 45 stars
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For the price I paid, I'm more than happy with this workhorse of a mic.
I paid 90.00 for this mic on Amazon, and for that price I give it at least 4 stars. Sure there are better mics, but not for that price. It provides the right options, the right sound, and the right durability for constant use in studio, or on the go.I'm not worried at all about throwing the mic around in my studio. I've been using it for a couple of months to record and I haven't had any problems with it. (I wanted to wait until I had more experience with it before I gave it a review.)It picks up a lot of bass, even with the bass cut off turned on. This is great for certain kinds of recording.If you go to the Samson website you can listen to an example of some vocal audio recorded on this mic.This is a great mic for someone getting started. | 34 stars
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Not Crazy About the Zipper
The bag does a great job of providing added protection for my silver-finish L.A. Benge and helps guard against tarnishing. The zipper always made me a bit nervous, however. Every time I would slip the horn out of the bag or put it back in, I had to take great care because the zipper could have possibly scratched the finish. I solved the problem by removing the zipper by its stitches and simply tucking the bag underneath the horn. I purchased a similar but much larger bag for my flugelhorn and solved the zipper problem the same way. Just fold the bag over to help seal up the horn inside its hard case and there are no worries. | 34 stars
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Satisfied
I bought this bridge as a replacement for a broken bridge on my Peavey Milestone Bass. I couldn't find one that would fit it for a price I was happy with. This bridge has held up and done it's job. | 45 stars
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Great Sound!
This was my first time replacing all the strings on my Alvarez acoustic, so I didn't really know what to expect, as far as sound goes. But it's true what they say, these strings have a nice bright tone, and feel great on my fingers. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a bright sound. Very pleased with these! | 45 stars
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Here to stay
I've recorded drums and horns over the years with and without SM57s. I can definitely tell a huge difference in the entire sound quality of a project just by using these mics. Highly recommended. | 45 stars
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Of the three mutes I've used, this muted the least.
I have used this mute, theHeavy Brass Practice Mute for Celloand theArtino Cello Practice Mute, and this mute was the least effective. I also found that you had to fit it correctly or it would make some notes louder than they would be unmuted! My favorite mute is the heavy brass one, followed by the artino. The heavy brass mute needs to be put on properly, though. You need to make sure it is quite snug with the bridge or else it will vibrate and it could potentially fall off while you are playing.All three of the mutes have the exact same slit sizes (for fitting your bridge), so if one of them does not fit your bridge, it is likely that your bridge is too thick. | 23 stars
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Hosa GXR 134 Adapter
This product is made to fail, I have purchased three, the first one was not making a connection so I pulled it out of my sub woofer and notice the contact pin had broken off. I then order two more thinking I may have been at fault, well after being a Hi Fi guy for 55 years I know how to plug in and RCA plug. The two new ones were as well defective..M Bellas | 01 star
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A Classic
It's one of the classic turntables out there & it's built like a tank. Mine (at least the one I picked up) of course didn't come with a stylus so you will have to get one of those... but it's a great turntable. Good sound quality (depending on the stylus you use - try Grado's if you've got the cash to burn) and well made.Except for one design flaw... the output wiring. The output wiring (white/red) that you would put into your mixer or phono pre-amp isn't that great. That wouldn't be so annoying - except that you have to dis-assemble the bottom of the table (just unscrew the mat) to actually be able to unplug the bloody thing to make the changes and put a better cable in there or replace the cable if need be... and you DO NOT want to do that or void your warranty if it's new. Cables bust & go bad... IMO they should've made it easier to dis-assemble that & not built it into the table.But otherwise, it's a great table that'll do you well with the right mixer & cartridges, of course. | 34 stars
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Best brush for your turntable and lps
Great brush to get off surface dirt from your lps, for daily playing. One quick brush before every play ensures an improved sound quality, and a clean lp! The soft bristles won't scratch your records, or "drag" on the lp draining your turntable motor, (like the discwasher is known to do). Self cleaning, compact, and durable! Been using this Carbon Fiber Brush for years! Highly recommended. A+I have recently read of consumers complaining of "the bristles falling out." Personally, I've never had this problem. Sounds like it might be time for a new brush.Not intended for "deep cleaning." (i.e. finger prints, smudges, etc.) For that, there's nothing better than the Nitty Gritty Record Cleaning Vacuum machine.Check it out!Adam SandersVinyl Enthusiast | 45 stars
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Compact and Comfortable Foot Rest
I am a casual classical guitar player. I've been wanting a foot rest for a while since I lost the last one. This foot rest allows you to adjust the height so you can comfortably rest your foot as you play the guitar. Also, it's sturdy and provides firm support. Overall, I'm very satisfied with this product. | 45 stars
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lights work
tried this unit with two foggers of different brands and it didn't work with either. One was a chauvet the lights came on with that one, but none of the controls worked. | 01 star
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Easy to setup and sound quality is excellent
May 22, 2009Preliminary review:Just installed the drivers. The installer hangs at the very end, being an IT guy I figured that the drivers got installed properly. Rebooted the machine and started playing my wav files. I am using HD595 to judge the quality of the output. I'd recommend this to all who are looking for a low budget box with high quality converters.The knobs on the box could be better. Wonder why EMU didn't bother to spend extra bit on that and I am sure customers wouldn't have minded paying bit more.I am yet to do recording. I was in a hurry to write this preliminary review. Will post further updates after using the box for more time.If the recording quality turns out to be v.good I might bump the rating to 5 stars.June 09, 2009Final review:Tried recording as well with Shure SM58 mic. Overall performance of the EMU 0404 USB is as follows:- Recording is crystal clear. Excellent frequency response. Use professional studio headphones to feel the quality. I am currently using Senn. HD595- No latency could be felt. I guess it's close to zero.- No issues with drivers. None! I am running this on WinXP. If you're using Vista, don't trust anything. Better switch to Mac OS if you don't have an option to switch back to XP.- Installation of drivers is a breeze.- Box seems to be made up of plastic/poly* materials but it's sturdy, not heavy metal though.- Knobs could be of better quality as mentioned earlier.- The range offered by the knobs is not great. It's not smooth/wide-range when it comes to setting levels. It's bit more sensitive than one would like. But overall, not an issue for a home/small studio.- Like input (recording), output (playback) is also crystal clear. Fully supports 32-bit. I really think EMU has used very high quality ADC and DAC chips and very high quality of pre-amp circuitry.- This product truly deserves 5 stars. In this price range, it's hard to find this kinda box with much quality. Thanks EMU!! | 45 stars
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Great gift for a 3 year old
Bought it for my Nephew really solidly made, and he loves it parents got ear plugs to help deal with the increase in noise! | 45 stars
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A MUST HAVE!!!
If you intend to transport your Truss you must get this bag. It is extremely well made and is very durable. I am a mobile DJ and getting in and out of my gigs is important. Equally, I want to make sure to protect all my equipment so as to maintain the esthetics and prevent early wear and tear. Again, A MUST HAVE!!! | 45 stars
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Terrible by comparison
I have been using these strings for a while.I always went for them because they were the most expensive I could find and figured they were the best.Now I have been playing guitar for 8 years and I guess you could say why didn't you just stop buying them.Honestly, I would always just buy these guys and they last a long time but other than that they sound nothing like the D'Addario EXP16 that I just switched too. If you must buy these do not buy them at a medium gauge. They are way too rough and actually uncomfortable to play. There is a reason almost every guitar maker puts LIGHT d'addarios on their guitars. Trust me. | 01 star
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Value=Price
I ordered this guitar from Muscian's Friend for the same price less $20 coupon. I think it is a wonderful instrument for the price you pay. I was looking for a hollow body when I found this one. It played real well out of the box. I will have to do minimal set up to get it to play the way I want it to. I am still partial to my nine Fenders! This is a great practice instrument and great for a beginner too. I will use it at a gig soon and see how it does and will update this review. | 45 stars
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Miniature Sponge
Easier to use than the cylindrical dampit, this humidifier is simply soaked under water, drained and placed in the sound hole of a round-holed guitar. There are no clips to place on the wood of a fine instrument. It tucks neatly into the round sound-hole. It needs to be "refilled" about twice a week. I like its convenience. | 45 stars
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Phenomenal Sticks
I've been drumming for about 5 years; these are bar none the best sticks I've ever used. The size is perfect, the balance is exquisite, and the weight is just right. They hit hard, but they're light enough that they seem to fly around on command. They're pretty durable too. Drumming is most satisfying when done with conviction (read: beat the hell out of them) and since I like angling my crashes away from me sticks don't usually last me very long before they get sawed up and split. These lasted a comparably long time; one of them didn't even split, the tip just broke off. The logo didn't last very long - it faded away with sweat and friction and left a discoloration on that part of the stick. I don't care about that; I didn't buy them for the logo but for the feel, though I admit my decision may have been swayed ever so slightly by the fact they've got Neil Peart's name on them. I just ordered a 3-pack of the White Oak variety. I expect them to be at least as exceptional. | 45 stars
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Not Impressed, plastic crack upon first use.
I'm not happy with this stand. I should have bought another brand, after putting it together once, the plastic cracked. | 01 star
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Good Insurance
Although my Baby Taylor came with a travel case (a nice one at that), I decided that having a bit of insurance could go a long way. As there aren't too many cases that will nicely hold a 3/4-sized guitar, the SKB was my natural choice as it was highly rated. My guitar fits in there rather snugly (it takes very little effort to get it inside), and it doesn't move once placed inside. The only thing that caused this to get 4 stars instead of 5 is a minor, minor reason, but it had to be done; the latches (especially the one closest to the headstock), takes a little maneuvering to get them to latch properly. I feel that because the case locks, that makes up for this a bit.Overall, you can't go wrong with a hardcase, especially one of this quality. | 34 stars
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Great sounding mic
I love this mic. Awesome sounding for low male vocals and soulful female vox. Best mic I have used in this price range. | 45 stars
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A must have for every belly dancer!
Saroyan zils are a *must* for any belly dancer. They are excellent quality, a great price, and they just feel right in your hands. I have tried other big brand zils and found they felt clunky. Saroyans are like silk!However, you can save a few dollars if you buy them directly from Saroyan's website. :) | 45 stars
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Purchased from Amazon - no problems
After some research on other websites, I decided to buy this guitar off Amazon. This is a review of both that experience as well as the guitar itself. I ordered the guitar on a tuesday afternoon, and paid an extra four dollars to have it delivered next day, when it arrived at 10am on the wednesday. The guitar came sealed in a box from Schecter, and the serial number indicated it was an '09 model (meaning this wasn't a leftover of some sort). The guitar appears to be setup very well - no fret buzz, and only two strings weren't in tune (they were off by just a bit). The guitar appears to be brand new, and not a return or anything else sketchy. All in all, I got a good deal on this guitar from Amazon, and am pleased with the purchase and delivery of it. They do appear to have exceedingly good deals on some of the secondary guitar brands (like schecter and BC Rich, as opposed to fender and gibson) from time to time, with much better prices than other sites.The guiter itself is great - check out the Schecter website for the full specs, but here's the lowdown: set neck, two seymour duncan humbuckers (a 59 and a JB), three way switch, two volume controls (one for each pickup) and a push/pull tone knob that allows for coil splitting. I wasn't totally clear on whether the coil splitting was on this model, so I'm glad to see it is. This guitar has extra jumbo frets, and what seems to me like a pretty extended range, compared to my Strat. It has a solid feel, isn't too heavy, sounds good, and has quite a bit of sustain. I've only had it a day so far, but it's what I expected, and is a solid guitar. It's not as pretty as some of the other schecter models (not that there's anything wrong with it, but some of the other models are gorgeous), but I was looking for something highly functional and exceedingly playable, and this one fits the bill. | 45 stars
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Great looking!
I got this stand yesterday with my new Casio PX-320. I was planning to paint it a high-gloss black color to match my office furniture, but I was actually surprised that the dark finish looked so good. It's not jet black of course, but looks quite nice. It matches the PX-320 perfectly.I was especially surprised at the thought Casio put into the assembly. They re-purposed the styrofoam packing material to serve as leg holders during assembly. This made it super easy to put it together for just 1 person. I have never seen that before and was very thankful since it made assembly so easy.I do wish it were a tad sturdier though. I do notice some wobble while banging on the keys. Maybe that's because it's not pushed up flush against the wall (b/c of the baseboard). With it being so lightweight (as well as the keyboard), I guess it's not that surprising. Love it overall! | 34 stars
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Neat little portable turntable
The Numark PT01 portable turntable works really good. Has it own internal speakers and will operate on AC or battery power. It even sounds pretty good with its little tiny speaker. It does exactly as described in the description and that is always a good result. | 45 stars
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Solid, light, bouncy
Drummers surely have stick weight and tip preferences, but if you're a 5A person, there's really no other choice than the Pro-Marks. | 45 stars
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Kids love it
Used fir a jingle bell presentation. Sound is clear and pleasant tone. Durable. Easy for toddlers and adults alike to hold. | 45 stars
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Excellent guitar for beginners
I am a beginner guitar player with no experience, but I must say I have been impressed with this product. It sounds great and is relatively easy to play, it is a full size guitar, and it is very durable (I have bumped it on many occasions.) I would recommend this guitar over a cheaper one because you get what you pay for, in this case it is a moderately priced guitar that could end up being the best investment you have ever made. | 45 stars
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Great for live theatre
I bought two for a production and was very happy with their punch and color mixing ability. Also was a big hit in music mode for dance parties. | 45 stars
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great buy
great buy for anyone looking for a low cost part, but yet a great product, would recomend to anyone... thanks | 45 stars
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Worth picking up
This is well worth picking up - has some great moments and some truly incredible moments. May not be the "mother of all concerts" but it is worth having.Only technical issue for me is that for some reason, the audio and picture were out of sync for Metallica's For Whom the Bell Tolls. Rest was perfect though. | 34 stars
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Piece of Junk!!
This clarinet case is a piece of junk. The clarinet will not even fit properly in the case and the hinges are falling apart right after we opened it out of the box. | 01 star
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Cheap and easy
Cheap and easy to use - can't beat the price - it did the trick. | 45 stars
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Great for an aging Mac
Success! I picked this up just the other day for my 2002 Mac G4 dual processor "Quicksilver" tower (running Tiger). Officially, only the old-school Apple Airport card should work on my machine, but after reading the several reviews from fellow Quicksilver owners praising this item for it's covert compatibility, I decided to give it a shot.It was so easy, even for someone who doesn't fiddle under the computer hood ever. No software to load, just popped it in the slot and the AirPort utility recognized it immediately and automatically as a new port on startup... it picked up the signal from my Belkin router, and I was online immediately after a quick visit to the System Preferences. Thanks for saving me valuable time and money, Belkin. | 45 stars
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Add a tier not another stand
Received this second tier stand on time and in the original unopened box with the tier wraped in plastic. The tier attaches to the cross braced stand by removing the end caps and inserting the adjustiable metal lugs into the 1 inch tubing. Adjust the horizontal tier brace and tighten the lugs securely. Adust the tilt angle you want, place your keyboard on the arms of the tier and go for it! It is portable, but you must remove the tier stand completely from the cross brace stand. After a few times of setting up, it is not much of a hassel. Only three stars because the tier's horizontal brace is just not long enough for me and is easily separated while getting the riser arms to verticle and square. The thumb screw used to secure the tier's horizontal brace is easily lost. Replace the thumb screw with metric 6mm hex bolt and keep a few on hand because you will lose these during travel. This tier stand is just that and does the job of adding another keyboard (maybe not a full 88 keys) above the primary board. The second tier stand is a good addition to have when you want to add a smaller synth or controller to your rig. | 23 stars
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A very useful gift to give to children (or to anyone for that matter)
All my cub scouts took an immediate liking to this wonderful musical instrument! Each harmonica came in a protective box and with a handy instruction sheet as well.(However, I needed to reinforce each of the boxes with clear masking tape or else they'd fall apart in a very short time.) | 34 stars
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Picks are all one color - not a variety.
Picks are probably fine (I'm not experienced enough on guitar to offer a solid opinion), but the photo is incorrect. I thought I would be getting a variety of colors, but this thickness is kind of a dull purple color. Just note you will get all 12 of the same color. | 34 stars
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great cable!
This Monster cable fit like a glove into my son's guitar with no slippage. I wish I had gotten a 9 foot instead of the 6 foot, but it is long enough for a child to move around a bit and play without knocking over the amp. Looks and feels very sturdy! | 45 stars
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Perfect addition to the music stand
Perfect for the hardwood floors we have in our music room. Great for my son who is always sliding his stand across the floor. Now I need to order a set for my daughter's stand! Highly recommended. | 45 stars
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fun
These shakers a fun, but fairly soft in volume. Also, they fit together in the middle to encapsulate the tiny beads on the inside and if you're not careful they will come apart and you'll have tiny bits all over the place. I know because I actually bought these to replace a friend's that I broke while getting a little too wild... but all in all, a good buy. I would definitely recommend for the $4 or whatever they were. | 23 stars
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Too cheap.
This could be used for lightweight microphones but don't bother wasting your money if you're using a studio microphone. The base has a small circumference, so you can't stick the boom out very far at all, almost useless. There are better deals for just slightly more money. Or if you really want near studio quality, try the Samson studio boom mic stands. | 23 stars
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Travel Guitar
The Johnson Travel Guitar is actually pretty nicely put together for an inexpensive guitar. Chinese-made (surprise, what isn't these days) but decent fit, finish and intonnation. Due to the small soundbox, it's quite quiet, but action is good. | 23 stars
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Awesome Buy for the Price
For the price, this is one of the best deals out. Great needles and no problem when scratching at high speeds. Buy it and save your money. | 45 stars
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Tascam MP-GT1 Guitar trainer
Great product would highly recommend it. I use it alot for practice when I don't want to use an amp has a lot of effecrs which are nice. It is great for learning lead riffs. I really enjoy owning the MP-GT1 and would buy another one if anything happened to mine. Last thing I would recomend is buying the charger also it will charge on the computer but it takes about six hours. Hope this review helps you in your decision. | 45 stars
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Nice quality...but had some flaws
The strap is beautiful and the embroidery is nice. the one downside was that this strap was bought for an acoustic (electric) guitar and one of the leather holes was too small. So now the hole is being "stretched out" so it can fit. It still works but make sure the whole for the bottom is large enough for your guitar. | 34 stars
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Great keyboard for the price
The Keystation 49e was much bigger than I expected it to be, having 49 keys 4 octaves). The driver software was easy and simple to install and the keyboard itself functions easily with the included USB cable (MIDI input-output is also supported). I use the device on Reason 3.0 and have gotten great results. My only complaint would be that the advanced functions require many different key combinations (most of the keys have some sort of function when pressed together with the ADVANCED key). Thus I give it 4 stars. The price was great, too, it is probably one of the best cost-to-performance ratios in this category of products. | 34 stars
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Used as a projector stand
Just like an earlier reviewer, I used this as a projector stand and it is awesome. I just followed the instructions that he had given (including buying the Odyssey LATSA1 Speaker Followspot Adaptor For TripodsOdyssey LATSA1 Speaker Followspot Adaptor For Tripods). I got one flat wooden board and fixed it on to the LATSA and then taped the projector using a Scotch Velcro (around $3 from walmart). The great thing about this stand is that though the height is mentioned to be 6 ft, I was able to get it up to 10 ft! by reversing the stand bottom (keep pulling the top till the bottom middle stand reverses and goes up). Thus, I get the same effect as a much costlier ceiling projector stand. The stand is very stable and because of reversing the bottom middle stand, the total floor space used up was only one sq ft.See the photo link for how it was set up - [...]The great thing is that now I can play the kinect/xbox without coming into the projector's throw space (while with the 6 ft height, we were always getting in the way of the projection).The quality of the product is also excellent and sturdy. There is no wobbliness or fear that the projector will trip over even if we accidentally hit the stand.Works great and thanks to BishopLord for the idea! | 45 stars
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