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good price,good delivery but horrable stuff i mean no guidlines ,it took me forever to set up the bridge since the bridge wasnt installed and the strings keep getting loose i tried to get intouch with the company to get some guide lines but they never answer my email so the violin was a total weste of money .if you are thinking of buying one ,you might as well buy one with a higher price. | 0negative
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ezdrummer
Decent plug-in drumer sampler. Had some trouble getting two of the parts to work correctly, but sounds good and overall works fine. Have since found other plug-ins I like better, but this one is good for the price. | 1positive
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Disapointed with Sound Quality
In my opinion the D'Addario EJ26 is very poor sounding set of acoustic strings. These are nowhere near as bright as DR strings and the snap was gone after one day of use. I went into a small shop that I became aware of close to home and they didn't have DRs so on the salesman's recommendation I tried D'Addario. This will be the last time. I'll drive the extra miles for DRs. | 0negative
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decent kids kit at a good price
i bought this kit as an early christmas gift for my 2 1/2-year-old son. he's been beating holes into all the toy drums, tambourines, and other musical instruments he has. so far, this one has held up to all his wear and tear without incident. i opted for the kit minus the throne because i don't think my son will be comfortable sitting at his age.initially, i was impressed with the quality of the drums. real wood shells! once tuned, they actually sounded much better than i expected they would. the finish is also very nice, considering the nature of the set. the hardware and tightening lugs leave a bit to be desired however. the rackmounts don't tighten adequately to keep the drums solidly in place, but with the right placing they sit pretty well atop the bass drum. also, the bass pedal mounts onto the drum somewhat awkwardly, and it seems as though it could be knocked off with the right force.keeping in mind that this is a set for kids and not designed for performance or very heavy playing, i am very pleased with my purchase. also, the delivery was prompt and everything arrived in perfect shape. i would likely consider purchasing other products from this manufacturer and seller in the futute. | 1positive
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Great stand for the price
Works great! the only thing that makes me uneasy about the stand is that the bottom part doesn't stay in place. It swivels back and forth. The weight of the guitar is what brings it back to parallel. Other than that, it's worked out great so far. | 1positive
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Great for Linux
I searched through the comments and could find no reference to using this device with the Linux OS, so thought I'd provide some quick feedback. I bought this device a few years back, and never had any problems using the supplied software on Windows XP, but a couple of years ago I dumped Windows and now use Linux exclusively (for many many reasons, but that's another story...). A while back I needed to transfer some audio, so decided to try this device, and it worked flawlessly. It was immediately recognized by my system. I am running Linux Mint 10 (Julia). For software, I installed Audacity--a free and very popular audio recording/mixing/effects software for both Windows and Linux. To use INport, it is first necessary to go into Sound Preferences (from the volume control icon), and under the INPUT tab select INport Analog Stereo as the source and Analog Line-In under Connector. The input volume is set to roughly midrange. That's it--default settings seem to work fine in Audacity. Since Audacity is far more than a simple recorder, there is a small learning curve, so be patient with it and read the Help section. I'm fairly computer and hardware savvy, but anyone should be able to get this to work in time. There are, I'm sure, more simplified software available through Linux, including pop and hiss removal, etc. Anyway, just thought I'd throw this out there for anyone trying to make this work under the Linux OS. | 1positive
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Agreed....
I am a professional DJ and have used these bags for about two years. They will hold the Speakers great but......they are not made well. The wheels after some..(not much)...use will bow allowing the center of the bag by the wheels to drag on the ground. this causes unrepairable damage to the nylon and !/4" plywood on the bottom....This is a bad design and SKB should address this issue with this bag. The handles stick after some use also. If I were you I would invest in a ATA case for speakers....much more durable and robust...(I did)....SKB warranty on "soft" bags is terrible. Steer clear if you want to USE these bags,,,UPDATE: Some websites are claiming these bags have a "Lifetime Warranty"...I would check with SKB. When I contacted them for replacement due to damage they said they do not cover Nylon bags under their ironclad warranty as with other products that are made of Roto Pastic such as cases. That is too bad, A little bit of redesign would make this a great little bag...my two bags now however are gathering dust in storage because they are unuseable...$200.00+ dollars up in smoke.....poof!! | 0negative
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Bad box of reeds!!!
Unfortunately, this box of reeds was not up to my liking. Three out of the five reeds were not usable. Very unsatisfied!! | 0negative
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New fangled and still great
I've been playing guitar for over 30 years, and specifically, I've been playing 12 string for at least 20 of them. I've bought plenty of strings in that time, and I normally go with nickel wound lights or brights....Ernie Ball, D'addario, Fender, you name a brand I've tried them.I had heard of the polymerized strings years ago, and thought to myself, "t-ts on a bull," because I thought they couldn't improve quality. I was wrong. I was COMPLETELY wrong. I've had these on my Washburn 12 string acoustic-electric for about a month, and they sound as good as the day they went on. They stay in tune very well, and they SOUND fantastic (which, ultimately is the most important trait).Consider me converted. | 1positive
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From a professional musician
Well, I wanted it to play the piccolo part to Stars and Stripes Forever. Plastic ones work fine, are colorful for the show...but don't last long. Unfortunately...this metal one is an octave lower. Big difference. Fine for a mellower tone (I wasn't after that...I wanted something high and bright). Not a lot of volume. I think I can overcome the stiffness in action. BTW, I am a professional trombonist as well (just perform). None of the other reviews address this. | 0negative
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WOW!!!
I'm surprised at the number of people on here who seem less impressed by this unit. I wonder if the new model works better than the old? At any rate, I bought this about a week ago and was EXTREMLY skeptical about it, expecting that I would have to pay a lot more than $30 to get decent sound. I have a Compaq laptop which I love but it has the most horrible sound card I think I've ever heard. Bass sounds like you're using a $2 pair of headphones (even with USB headphones) and all sound is just deplorable. Installed the TB Mini, tweaked the equalizer a tiny bit and I can't believe the difference. Bass is deep; highs are high, and this just sounds awesome. I would have spent $150 easily and still been just as happy to have this product. I've recommended it to all my friends with laptops and had to write a review on here so others would know how great it is. | 1positive
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Nice starter Kit
Yamaha is the best recorder to start with. Dont waste your money on cheaper ones that look like it. Functions easily and nice sound. | 1positive
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Hissssssss not for quality music recording
I read reviews. Listened to sound samples and decided to try this unit. I wanted to record live un-amped acoustic guitar and harmonica. It does a decent job as far as dynamics, especially with an external condenser mic, I use the Audio Technica AT822 - Stereo Microphone which you can buy for about $[...].I gave this only 2 stars because of the background noise which is hissing. You may not notice it on loud rock music. But whenever you come to a quite part or silent part of the recording the hiss is quite loud, defiantly noticeable, and to me it ruins the recording music wise. I tried the internal mic, and 3 externals all have the same hiss. You can turn the mic gain to low, but this just lowers the volume, and when played back and you turn volume up to a normal level the hiss is still there. I guess for $[...]+ you can't expect top quality pre-amp. But the company advertises this thing as recording "Crystal clear". My Sony Camcorder has better quality sound or at least no hiss. Also the sliding hinged battery door is awkward to open, and does not seem very sturdy.Note that I recorded at the highest quality setting in WAV format in a perfectly quite room.On the plus side, it is very small and easy to use. Great display and interface. OK for voice memos or meetings. Good for getting down quick song ideas. But if you want quality music without hiss you will have to pay more for a better product. I'm looking at the Marantz PMD 660, with upgraded pre-amp.[...].Good Luck,Jack | 0negative
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These strings sound great, but break way too easily.
I have gone through two packs of Martin's Silk and Steel strings in roughly a month. The issue I have been having is with the g-string. The way I play, I occasionally tune my g-string down to F# in order to play some of my favorite riffs, and now twice in the past month, the g-string has snapped when being tuned back up to G. I really wish these strings were more durable, because I love the way they sound and are perfect for finger-style guitar, but I simply cannot recommend them if one of the strings isn't even capable of holding the note it was designed for.BE CAUTIOUS OF THESE STRINGS! | 0negative
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Well made, different sticks
Okay, I admit it: I bought these sticks mainly because I'm a huge Poison/Rikki Rockett fan. If Rockett uses them, they're good enough for me, right? Well after using them for a while, I can say that they are good sticks, but are a little different than your average drumstick. First off, these are big, loud, rock-n-roll sticks. Meaty grip and "big boom" sound--tough to play quietly with these. However, that's not to say that they don't have "feel." I was able to get triple bounces out of these, no problem. And the "handle" part of the stick, while taking some getting-used-to, is kind of nice. I've dropped these sticks less than traditional sticks. Bottom line--these aren't my everyday sticks, but they are well-made, well-balanced, and should have a place in every drummer's quiver. Sometimes you want to play loud, right? | 1positive
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Beautiful Appearance and Sound
This is a gorgeous instrument. The leaf and line cutouts are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, and the dulcimer resonates beautifully. You can hear the sound reasonate for several seconds after you have stopped playing. It is essential to use a pick, though; the sound is flat and sounds rather quiet if you pluck the strings with your fingers. Thus my 4 star rating. Purchase a few soft rubber guitar picks to increase sound vibration and decrease the clacking on the strings that a hard plastic pick induces. This dulcimer is a great buy for all dulcimer players. | 1positive
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Amazing Strings
the polyweb coating makes them last much longer than normal strings, and allows them to sound much better throughout their lifetime by preventing oil from your fingers from building up on them. the coating also allows for easier slide playing.great concept, well worth the extra few bucks they cost. | 1positive
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Worked for only six weeks with limited use.
This mic was used six weeks before it failed to operate. There was no abuse and was only used with the mic stand. It may be in the three prong cord connection to the mic which was always sloppy. I will opt for a better mic the next time around. | 0negative
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didn't work with my system
I never got a chance to use this USB/DAC because it would not work with windows XP on my Toshiba laptop. froze computer and couldn't get any advice from tech support after numerous emails.I use many Numark products in my DJing, and they have always been great. This may work fine on another computer/operating system. | 0negative
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Guitar Capo
This works as advertised. It's really simple so I wouldn't think there would be problems ;) | 1positive
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My Fingers' FAVORITE Strings
A much more experienced guitarist I knew recommended these strings to me when I first began playing guitar. At the time, I had used D'Addario strings, but took my friend's advice and began using these. I haven't used any other kind of strings since then. I used to practice/play for at least an hour daily back then, and these strings held up very well. Also, as others have stated, these are much easier on the fingers, the "squeaking" is greatly lessened, and the tone is very pleasant. My preferred method of playing guitar is fingerstyle/fingerpicking, as opposed to strumming, and the wear and tear on my picking fingers was greatly reduced. And, I have found that these last a good long while for both kinds of guitarists (daily and non-daily) based on my own personal experience when I played quite often, to not as much (now). When I do pick my guitar back up, it is almost always still in tune. For a person who doesn't play that often, (like me), again, these have the added benefit of being easier on the fingers, great for fingerstyle/fingerpicking, or when your fingerpad callouses are fading away due to infrequent playing. | 1positive
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No XP support....
Purchased this about a year and a half ago...just got a new computer running XP...this is not compatible. No updates available from Cakewalk but they did suggest I purchase one of their NEWER products that is XP compatible. | 0negative
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No customer support response
I have no idea how this mixer amplifier is. I have sent an e-mail to Amazon.com and to Sumakaraoke, the shipper, for speakers to match and have received no answer from both. | 0negative
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wrong plug
I thought karaoke machines had universal plugs. I guess not, this one was too large for our machine. But it isn't worth returning. Should have bought local retail so I could have returned it. | 0negative
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This drumset is Worthless and STUPID!
I have this drumset, and I've are broke 4 skins and had to replace the cymbals. I recommend Pearl or DW. But this drumset is worth $10. | 0negative
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Slightly Different Than Advertised
I ordered this microphone as a replacement and therefore wanted it to be an exact match for the old mic, the ATW-T220. Everything in the description (including the picture) indicated that this was the exact match, however the unit I received was the ATW-T220a model, which is probably technically identical but aesthetically different (mic is all black and does not have blue band on it). The mic works great and so I am keeping it, but what they are advertising here is the "a" version of the ATW-T220. | 1positive
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Excellent product.
The Acme Siren is a well made product that produces a wide range of sound and is very responsive, when blown gently it produces a low moaning sound, while more vigorous blowing produces the classic sound heard in many cartoons.It is precision made and the mouth piece unscrews to allow for cleaning and fine adjustment of the bearings on which the rotor runs. (Was the reviewer who made negative comments aware of this I wonder?)The Acme Siren is no cheap novelty but is a quality item that I am sure will give many years of service and amusement. | 1positive
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V: The "not so" Complete Series
This product does NOT contain either "V: The Original Mini-series" or "V: The Final Battle". I foolishly thought that "V: The COMPLETE Series" would include all V episodes. The product description was not clear either way. This should more appropriately be called "V: Season One", "V: The Complete First Season" or even "V: The Incomplete Series". | 0negative
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HORRIBLE for Performers/DJs, DECENT for Karoke
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. Save your money, do your research and buy a better wireless microphone system.I'm a DJ/Rapper, and I bought this for a concert where it was going to be used by multiple talents. Straight out the box, one of the volume covers for the Volume Up/Down buttons was missing. The button still worked, it just looked really off since there were 3 other buttons with silver covers, but this wasn't a big deal.Upon testing it on my surround sound speakers, it sounded decent. All microphones had random 1-3 second cutoff periods which I couldn't measure on why or how this was happening, but being the optimistic I said this also wasn't a big deal. The sound quality when recorded through the USB output of my mixer was surprisingly good. Any vocals recorded sounded decently clear when played back on my computer. I was satisfied but not impressed at this point, but then it took a turn for the worst.When connecting it for the actual concert is when disaster struck. There was a LOUD, overpowering low frequency buzz whenever the microphone receiver was connected to the mixer. I tried connecting it using 1/4 cables, using XLR cables, even connecting to another mixer, but no matter one, I got that large buzzing sound. The reason I didn't pick this up on my surround sound is because they're not as powerful as the venue speakers. I even tried them on my separate DJ speakers which are used for hosting house parties, and I got the buzz. This made the product 100% dead to me. The buzz overpowered the vocals so loud that you just could NOT play it with music. When turning the master volume knob from silence to a tad bit up, the buzz would overpower any other music/channel playing on the mixer.All in all, do not buy this product. I couldn't use it live, but thank God I was lucky enough to have 3 wired microphones on me that got the job done. | 0negative
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Audio cassette to MP3
This product does a superb job at converting audio cassette recordings to MP3 format on your computer or MP3 player. You can adjust the audio level and pause the recording and advance the audio cassette if you need to do those things. There are other automatic features to shut off, etc. It also can remove noise from the recording and clean up the transients. | 1positive
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Childs play toy
If your looking for something to use as decoration or to give as a toy to your child.. Go ahead and buy it. But if your really interested in learning to play the ocarina save your money. | 0negative
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Awesome : Value for Money
My Son uses for his piano lessons and practice and never heard any complain from him or his instructor...Very compact unit and easy to use button. | 1positive
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JUNK - Do not waste your $$$
We purchased THREE of these cables (over a 2-year period) for our church. Purchased at a Best Buy local store, not through Amazon. ALL THREE of these cables have been JUNK. Right out of the box, they have a bad internal connection (within the strain relief, at the 1/4" jack end), so that whenever you wiggle, twist, or move the cable, you get LOUD pops, cracks, static, etc. At first, we thought the jack we were plugging it into was bad, but trying it on other devices showed it was the cable, not the jack.Hosa has a "lifetime guarantee" - they will replace the cables (if we ship them to California at our expense) with new ones! A fat lot of good that will do!Don't waste your money on these poor, CHINESE-MADE cables. Three strikes and we are OUT!! | 0negative
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Very disappointed
Very disappointed. Arrived only 1 pair. Where is my last 11?And another problem is that, sticks are not good quality. | 0negative
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BEST GUITAR STRINGS EVER
I love elixir strings period and now they came for a cheap price and also quickly too! They came in less that four business days! Amazing! | 1positive
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Not the Fire of the Gods But Just Good Music
Cream ended its career as a full-time working band with a pair of shows at Royal Albert Hall in 1968 (it's criminal that the best of those shows was never mixed for a live album) in which they left the internal friction that splintered them---and most of what caused revisionists to dismiss them as virtuosity over substance in the years following their split---out the door and delivered some of their most inspired playing.The shock of their banding up to play three numbers at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction a decade earlier was probably nothing compared to the shock of the trio reunited for two series of concerts at Albert Hall and at New York's Madison Square Garden (where they ended their final American tour, also in 1968). At various times had they been offered corporate sums to do it in the intervening years and turned them down, if you don't count one occasion when drummer Ginger Baker, experiencing financial difficulties, nearly gave in to the temptation to phone his former bandmates with the proposition, before he shook it off agreeing that was the wrong reason to do it. That the trio still had something special whenever they might get together (as they did every now and then when the occasion, but not the commerce, presented itself) Baker never doubted.Was he right this time?For the most part, yes, if you set aside your latent expectations that they might transcend dimension and time the way they originally did on their best nights, accepted that they were old compatriots taking one more rip through their legendary if somewhat inconsistent repertoire, and settled in for an evening in which about the only nostalgic touch was the screenboard behind their round stage showing varying washes of faux-psychedelic imagery that resembled a blur of the famous "Disraeli Gears" colour scheme and design.They're obviously relaxed and having fun with the old repertoire and with their old split-up. ("Before we were so rudely interrupted," Eric Clapton cracks at one point; "You're trying to embarrass me!" Baker warbles playfully, when Clapton introduces his turn to recite "Pressed Rat and Warthog," that thinly-enough-disguised ode to the trio's pending split.) Maybe too relaxed---granted that they're not 20- or 30-somethings any longer, but it's a little jarring to hear material such as "White Room" or "NSU" played like a an elder bar band at a masonic picnic even if they flash a little of the old brio hither and yon, no matter how good Cream still is at delivering it.It isn't anything of the kind, however, when the reunited Cream buckles down to what drove their formation in the first place, the blues. They have a bristling wrestle with "Politician"; Eric Clapton digs in passionately with "Stormy Monday," a chestnut not heretofore associated with Cream, and even if you notice there's a little thickness missing from his Stratocaster rig (no Stratocaster ever got near the fullness of those Gibsons he played back in the year) there's no depth of feeling missing from the performance, either from Clapton in the frontline with one after another tastefully melodious improvisation or from Bruce and Baker walking beside him in the rhythm section and not racing past him compelling him to play catch-up. And they give Bruce's best blues, "Sleepy Time Time," a zestful and almost lusty reading for a I-IV-IV-V blues ballad, with Baker unafraid of a little colourism in his cymbal punctuations and Clapton harking back to an old inspiration, Buddy Guy, for a series of smart legato figures.What strikes home most is the trio's conscious restraint, even when they take a little of their former freewheeling, free-jazz-implicit improvisation ride, as they do now and then with such material as "Spoonful" and "Sweet Wine." As if they took to heart some of the critiques (their own and the critics) of their salad years, they find ways to let fly without letting the heart bleed out of the music. It makes for a few awkward instants at times but makes mostly for engaging if not necessarily transcendental music, even if you might be thinking they're showing their ages a little too brightly. The effort is embracing.We'll probably have to wait for someone to exhume the tapes of their legendary 1967 tours for the final, definitive Cream concert document, the one that shows most of all what the trio could accomplish when playing their most inspired music (which is not necessarily to say their most incendiary or flashy music). Until then, their reunion show material is pleasant to hear and worth having. Once upon a time people went to Cream concerts expecting to hear the fire of the gods. It's an odd delight expecting to hear a culling from Cream concerts that's not the fire of the gods but, rather, the soul of musicians playing as they are, rather than impossible-to-equal distortions of what people once expected them to be. | 1positive
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Strings are TOO LONG!
I have a standard 37" long scale bass and theses strings are way too long. You'll have to wrap 1" of the string past the lead around the tuning peg. DR rep told me their strings are for 39" scale basses. I wish they would have put that bit of info on the packaging! Since the B-string is impossible to string because of its thickness these strings are unusable | 0negative
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Great Choice
A great looking/working cable for a great price, doesn't tangle up easily, not stiff at all. I give it 5, Top Choice | 1positive
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Great sound and the grandson loved it.
Grandson becoming interested in musical instruments and he loved this item. It has a great and enjoyable sound that many "beginner" instruments do not. | 1positive
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Great price. Great sound.
Great price. Great sound. I used standard spray foam from Home Depot i/o the caulk and it worked great. Don't even think I need bass traps anymore. | 1positive
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Mine was Defective (non-working LED)
The eq controls are very good and gave me the tone I was looking for. Also it was very quiet.It's just a shame the LED didn't work to indicate whether it was on or off when you step on the pedal. I had to return it for this reason. | 0negative
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THis is awesome!
Within minutes of taking out of the box we were singing and laughing! The other reviews lead me to believe that they don't know how to hook it up. It is awesome, you can see the video playing on TV. The graphics on the 5" screen are great for singing along.For $30 shipped, this is the steal of the year! | 1positive
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Great for bagpipers!
This little gadget fits in your ear. It emits a rather loud "chirp" that, like all metronomes, can be adjusted to different tempos. I play both the piano and the bagpipes. For piano, this would drive me nuts, because it is chirping right in your ear. However, for piping, it's wonderful - it's loud for a reason - so one can hear it over the pipes.The only downside to this teeny metronome is that the buttons for adjusting tempo are quite small, and the "on-off" button is almost invisible! In fact, the first time I used it, I THOUGHT I had turned the thing off, but I hadn't, so the battery drained.Overall - it's just what it says it is - a teeny portable PERSONAL metronome. It's PERFECT for the serious bagpiper! | 1positive
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My favorite strings
I string up both my acoustic and electric with the elixir nanoweb strings. These things keep their new-string resonance and tone for 2-3x as long as normal strings. I haven't had a set rust on me yet and I've been using them for a few years on both of my guitars. The price could always be better, but I don't see myself purchasing another brand of strings. | 1positive
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Easy enough to use... works good! Cheaper than alternatives!
Got this for my husband for christmas. It was slightly tricky to figure out, but once I got every thing hooked up and installed right, it was easy to use. Still trying to figure out how to get sound while playing thru the computer, but, luckily the cord has a built in splitter so you can run it to your amp for realtime sound while recording. | 1positive
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It Works!
The mute works great. A bit of chipping on the top edge of the cork after a few months of use... but I'm also not as careful as I could be with storage and transportation. | 1positive
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So far...not pleased!!
I ordered this for my son for his birthday and was not pleased when the product came with no instructions. Regardless, my husband was eventually able to get the drum set together. After three short days of use, the cymbal completely busted off the bass mount. I emailed the company regarding this and they responded rather quickly. They mentioned that the product could be replaced but that there was normally a charge if there was any damage done after use but due to it only being three days, they would replace if the product was in stock. However, I was responsible for the shipping. I emailed pictures back and question why it wouldn't normally be replaced after use since they state there is a one year warranty on this product. I have emailed three more times for any update to the status of this and have yet to receive a response. I am about to ship the entire product back. So far, I am not pleased with the products quality OR their customer service. And now I have a five year old who absolutely loved his drum set waiting daily for a new cymbal! | 0negative
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Very Pleased
I am very pleased with the way I received this product. It came very fast. I am enjoying the picks. I have given one to my husband to use and he likes them also. I will recommend you to my friends. | 1positive
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Don't Say You Haven't Been Warned...
The day the guitar arrived is the day that it broke. Don't do it! It's not worth the time and disappointment on your little one's face. | 0negative
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Misled by Apple
Audio technology is not my forte, so I figured this microphone with its miniplug would work with my MacBookPro. Apple advertises it prominently on its website and has been skewered by customers who found that it does not work without being first plugged into a mixer or device such as iMic.I did a lot of on-line research and still missed the mark. So now I am wondering what I can use it for -- it doesn't seem to work plugged into my camcorder, Dell laptop, stereo receiver, or PC either. I don't do karoake. | 0negative
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Bells and Whistles are mediocre at Best!
Upon reading reviews on Musicians Friend and some other sites I purchased the Lowdown 150 in December 2008. Out of the box, it sounded great though some of the presets are definitely lacking. The Smart Fx Envelope Filter is absolutely unusable though the Chorus effect is pretty decent. The amp simulators are okay. Rock preset is pretty sweet I gotta say.I am a working musician and need to make sure that my gear is reliable and this amp has fallen short on small gigs, rehearsals and as a practice amp no less. The sound/volume seems to diminish the longer you play. For some reason the amp will change presets all on its own. Which has cost me a few dirty looks.. Thanks Line 6!At this time there is some problem with the amp. It shuts down after being on for about 10 minutes as it heats up. (I take great care of my gear... never dropped or knocked around).The only thing I have found this amp remotely useful for was practicing with the mp3/cd input, which many other amps come with. Aside from that, I wouldn't recommend this amp to my worst enemy! The warranty is up and I have a forty five pound paper weight in my practice space. The wiring schematics aren't available to the end user. So far the amp has been taken to a Line 6 repair shop and I still have the same problem. I'm taking it back again. Buyer Beware! The bells and whistles are mediocre at best and the amp itself has been nothing but a headache. Line 6 really needs to work on their bass line for amps. Look into buying another brand. | 0negative
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Buyer Beware
Beyer Beware of this product. The lapel mic will NOT come on At All. I have changed out the battery three different times and it sill will not power up. The 'amp/conductor unit that plugs into the PA stystem all it does is hiss at first and then picks up some distant FM station I can move the PA system 5' and the Pyle-Pro Wirless system picks up a different FM radio station with each more. THe FM signal is not clear but clear enough you can listen to whatever music or talk is taking place. But that dienst help at all - I expected the wireless lapel mic stystsm to work. Maybe for $15 - when a good deal is too good then its not a good deal at all. It is JUNK for me. Amazon offeres no help either. 2 9 2013: i returned the product timely - and still waiting for a return. The product simple does not work but now i wonder if I will ever get credit. The purchase proces wont kill me but I did pay for a product that does not work. | 0negative
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First ever violin
I'm a brand new violin player with a whole three days experience, and I have to say it is amazing! I didn't really expect all that much because of the price, but this thing sounds really good. I really like that the bow is real wood and not plastic or anything. Now this is a plastic violin with plastic pegs, but this doesn't affect the sound at all. The pegs slip a little bit making it hard to keep the strings in tune, but I like the practice as a new player. Also the fact that this is electric helps me keep from bothering my roommates. If you are just starting out, this is the violin for you. It will allow you to make a decent sound and you won't have to worry about it getting damaged and broken like a comparably priced wooden violin would. I can't say enough good things about this and I recommend you go with the lowest priced vendor because they also set up the bridge and stuff for free. Hope that helps! | 1positive
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Sivlertone Les Paul Replica
All amps have a buzz, it's called feedback. The guitar is awsome, just like the real Gibson. Tone and volume knobs work beautifully. The guitar has an awsome look and sounds great. Best deal around, I like it better than my cousins $300 strat pack. Nothing was broken when it came, everything worked and it arrived in 5 days with standard shipping!! A definetly must have for any guitar player. | 1positive
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good bag but very tight
i use this with my onstage truss, the bag is awesome but its very tight, so you have to take all the hardware off to put it in the bag. but its very well build and will last a long time. a great addition for your truss system. | 1positive
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I got the best price and This mic is great!
This microphone comes with a desktop stand and cakewalk software, Mic is heavy and well built, Sound quality is amazing especially for the price, Settings may need a few adjustments to get your liking, I dont podcast but i will use this to record vocals and instrumentals.Here are some problems i had when i opened the box, Just in case you all have these problems too, Its no biggie really.First i could not figure out how to put the desktop stand together, There is a peice that is to small to fit into the mic, Well that silver peice is unscrewable so you can use a flat head or a coin.Unscrew it and the microphone will fit in there. Walaa!Also im running a new PC 64bit Windows 7, And when i inserted into my front usb hubs the driver wouldnt install correctly, Solution?Plug the microphone into the back of the tower usb hub, or in my case on top of my tower, I have 10 usb hubs total, Once the micrphone gets enough power from one of the hubs and your running a new os like windows 7 it should install automatically and once thats done you can adjust settings for your microphone or use a recording software to also adjust in depth settings of the microphone.The usb cable is quite long and good quality, Love the microphone took me 1 year to buy a condersor microphone i got this mic for less than 50 bucks used on amazon and it came with everything no scratches, no damage, looks brand new, so i suggest you look into buying this used and make sure everything is included, Software, Mic and mic stand.Shockmount is good, But not needed as the desktop stand should be fine assuming your not banging on the desk while recording which i dont think anybody would anyway lol | 1positive
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Great overall product, could be improved slightly.
I am using the Amp 100 to power a pair of bookshelf speakers for PC audio. It serves very well in this capacity. Very clean audio. With nothing playing, I can crank the volume to maximum and hear no hiss, no hum, etc. Not something I can say about most receivers or powered speakers I've used.Power is more than sufficient for my use. While it would depend on the speakers, obviously, I rarely find a reason to use more than 1/3-1/2 volume.Form factor is also useful for this application. I have it placed under my LCD monitor, so it has a minimal impact on my desk space. Construction is simple, but solid and attractive.Overall this unit give me exactly what I was looking for. Good, clean audio with a minimum of fuss.The one thing about the Amp 100 that I don't particularly care for is the automatic source switching. As other reviewers (and the manual) note, this can be bypassed by simply using input 2 for a single source.I tried using input 1 initially, but did experience the amp cutting out during ambient noise in games and things like that. Input 2 works perfectly.As I'm using this product with only a single source anyway, it doesn't really affect my use. However, a three way toggle (Input 1/Input 2/Auto) would be preferable. | 1positive
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These harmonicas sound dull
The price and case is nice, but the plastic casing of each harp leaves them dull sounding compared to my other harmonicas. I thought I'd round out my set with all the other keys, but these harps sound like they are playing underwater with no vibrancy. I guess you get what you pay for. Might be okay for a kids starter set, but if you are serious about playing harmonica, look for better quality than this. | 0negative
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Broke in minutes
I am glad I ordered 3 of these as the first one borke apart in minutes of unwrapping it. My daughter needed it for a play in which she played Tinker Bell in Peter Pan and she was so upset. If I had not bought three, I would have been the goat of the year....She has not stopped talking about it a week later and it really upset her when she blew through it for a few minutes and then it broke. She i snow hesitant to use the others before the production as she is afraid they will break too. Not a fun position to be in as a dad...... | 0negative
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good mic
i use this mic for recording music with garageband on my mac. i don't have much of a recording studio setup, so i always end up with fuzz, but this mic made a significant improvement on that, as well as just working a whole lot better than the built in mic on the computetr. I feel it was well worth the money and would recommend the mic for a beginner musician like me, it may or may not be professional quality, i just don't know. but it works well for both guitar and singing. | 1positive
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failed to work after second use
I bought this product due to previous good reviews and its low price. As long as it works reasonably well, I'll give it at least a 4 star review. However, I was really really disappointed, since it just didn't work after I used it two times for Karaoke. I heard a "ding" sound when I was listening to some soft music, and the mixer was dead thereafter. The good thing is that Amazon responded quickly and my replacement is in shipping. I hope the new one will work as expected. | 0negative
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Excellent
I bought this for my 8 year old daughter. It is a 'real' guitar. Great started guitar. It seems a tad big for an 8year old, but she is 9 now and it fits her well. | 1positive
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Cute
Its nice for the price. And detailed enough.Much better than the 4" version. Which loses the grace. | 1positive
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Save your money
I bought this set to practice with in my apartment. The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because of the low price. The double triggering of the kick drum is simply atrocious and really ruined my purchase. It makes it very difficult to even practice (which is why I bought the kit) because it is constantly double triggering and failing to trigger on other occasions. The toms, snare and cymbals perform adequately-no complaints here. The pads do make quite a bit of noise when struck. The kit has a loose, cheap feel to it (to be expected from the price), I have to constantly tighten up the wing nuts. My suggestion- save your money for whatever comes next in line. | 0negative
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GREAT music stand!
I almost did not order this item due to some of the negative reviews. I received it today. I'm picky! And I have to say, I find this to be a sturdy, quality music stand!! The adjustments are fantastic (!!) from height to angle to the ability to securely hold single sheets of music or a thick book for guitar practice. Highly recommend! | 1positive
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Mediocre at Best!
This amp is tiny. It is powered by a single 9 volt battery, and is rated to output 1 watt of power. The sound produced is "tinny" and of very poor quality. This amp is essentially a toy. If this price range is your absolute upper price limit, or if this is a gift for a child who has little interest in taking lessons and improving, then by all means buy one.However, if you can spend just a little more, and/or if the guitar player who will be using it has any desire to clearly hear and enjoy the results of his or her guitar playing skills, then I STRONGLY recommend an entry-level plug-in amplifier. For example, you might look at any number of the entry-level amps that put out about 10-15 watts of power. They are NOT that much more expensive, and the sound they output is 100%++ better for this price range! What is the point of playing electric guitar if the amp produces sounds that are awful?In summary, this Fender Mini Deluxe Amp is barely better than a toy. Don't waste your money. There are other (BETTER) options which cost only a little bit more, and which will be MUCH more rewarding.Here is a link to an example of a better amplifier investment for the beginner electric guitar player (and there are several others in this price range):Fender Starcaster 15-watt Electric Guitar Amplifier | 0negative
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Music to my ears
The digital tuner and metronome was a good purchase. It works exactly as intended and is just what I was looking for. I use it to tune my trombone. The metronome is an added bonus. | 1positive
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Party in a box! (but you need more spot lights)
The perfect party in a box!Everyone loves a good disco atmosphere, makes you want to dance until the wee hours...One thing I would suggest if you are buying this ball though is to invest in at least one more spot light and possibly some colored filters. I have to use my directional ceiling lights to create the full effect. Fortunately I had those!Fun fun fun...so worth it! Can't wait for the next party. | 1positive
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Ok for the price
This guitar is ok for the price paid. The sound is not very good but you can't expect more for this money. The construction is solid, the tunning mechanism a little hard. I bought it for my 7 year old son, I wanted something cheap for him to start playing, to see if he really likes playing guitar (my own guitar is a full size, very big for his hands). If he starts learning and shows me interest, I'll buy him another one more expensive, I don't recomend this one for a serious learner. My only complain is that this guitar has no a finish coat, is a little rough at the touch and I think it'll be affected by humidity. | 1positive
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Clasp broke
I've had this bag for several years--but used less than a dozen times. Although my digital piano weighs only 25 lbs., the metal clasp on the shoulder strap broke--while I was carrying it. Luckily, the bag is well padded. If you get this bag, make sure you have a hold of the fabric handles, if you use the shoulder strap. | 0negative
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It looses it sample
It looses it's sample as soon as power is lost to unit. This is a problem when you turn it back on and there is no sample to play that was stored. | 0negative
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Wow
Love these strings! Great sound. Feel good. Tough! I've been through most manufacturers. These hold up longer and play brighter through entire life span. | 1positive
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cuts in and out problem
I found this solution...from makers web site.-----------------------------------------My amplifier makes a clicking sound inside when the audio program is at a low level. The audio also cuts in and out. What is causing this?If you are using the Line 1 inputs on the amp and there is only one source connected, remove the RCA cables from the Line 1 inputs and connect to the Line 2 inputs. Line 2 is the primary input for continuous use audio program.-----------------------------------------[...] | 1positive
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Best strings I've ever used
On a friends recommendation I put them on a 'beater' ovation that I use when playing outside or with alternate tunings. They are now going on every guitar I own :) .Get 'em, you won't be disappointed. | 1positive
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Carbosticks
Not any good for acoustic set's. One stick lasted a couple hours, the other about 2 days. May last longer used on electronic drums. | 0negative
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Not a true re-issue
These "Super Vintage Gibson P-90 Pick-Ups" meter about 8. The original old ones metered almost 9. I thought they physically appeared smaller than my old ones, so I got out the meter. Returned them, never mounted so can't comment on sound. I just think if you are re-issuing something, calling it the "Legendary Series", or "Super Vintage" it should in fact be a replica, not a cheaper copy. Disappointed in Gibson these days. They have all these great designs, but don't make true re-issues unless you are a multi-millionaire. Don't get me wrong, I am not cheap, I bring $10K worth of gear to even a bar gig. I just like authenticity, especially when I am paying for it. | 0negative
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not a real instrument
This is a toy guitar. I can not say that enough. It does not stay in tune. My son received one as a gift from a relative a couple years ago. The only thing I can say is that, if you just want to see if a child would be interested in guitar, then you could buy it for that reason, it's cheap enough. It would certianly not be good for a child with a real interest in learning the guitar as they would be disapointed in the guitar not staying in tune and might then lose interest. If your serious about a true instrument, stick with the known brands and visit a music store to learn more about what would be appropriate. The real ones (child size) can be found for around 100.00 so it's worth it. | 0negative
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Case is way too big for a regular harmonica.
This might be nice for the larger harmonicas but is useless to me. All it does is take up drawer space. | 0negative
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Ok, but not great
I was not satisfied with this product. The sound and quality are poor for the price. | 0negative
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Oh the humanity!!
This movie is beyond dumb. Someone would really have to be highly impaired & below average intelligence to find "Monster In Law" anything but badly acted,very boring, and horrifically unbelievable! This movie Sucks with a capitol S.This reviewer can not figure out for the life of him WHY movies like this get made or do not get shelved before being released. Straight to Video/DVD is even to good for "Monster In Law".There is NOTHING believable about "Monster-in-Law". From Jennifer Lopez's dog walking, temp working, sometimes artist sometime caterer character named Charlie meeting Dr. Kevin Fields (Michael Vartan), a handsome and successful surgeon who so completely clueless that his mother is an absolute nut case that he finds it romantic to propose right in front of her as soon as she leaves the loony bin.And then there's Jane Fondas Viola, a character so unimaginable that it is beyond comprehension. An award winning reporter and talk show host who is so outrageous that she can not control her temper for 2 minutes; going into rages every half second, she flies in and out of a mental hospital upon cancellation of her show, and makes it her life purpose to destroy her sons engagement at all costs . This is the worst thing Jane Fonda could have ever done if she wanted to try and revive her career.There was one funny scene in "Monster -In- Law and it lasts about 2 seconds. Fonda is sleeping next to Lopez in bed when she starts swinging and attacking Lopez in her sleep. After a few good whacks she pulls Lopez close and cuddles with her for the rest of the night; leaving Lopez trembling and shaking. I particularly enjoyed this because let's face it....who doesn't want to take a swing at J.LO?? Other than that- this film is a total waste of money, talent(Fonda), and time.It really shows how unintelligent the American public can be when people start to find this tripe funny.This isn't funny America.... its retarded! I was ready to fly into a Jane Fonda rage and beat the crap out of this DVD when it was over with. This is one of those movies I got suckered into watching with my fiancé'--and she owes me big time after putting me through the torture that is "Monster-In-Law"Seriously folks....YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! HORRIBLE!!!! | 0negative
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Carries the wieght.
My back and shoulders no longer ache when I play. Well made of good material and easy to use. Wish I had this sooner. | 1positive
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Gig Bag
This case is slightly better than a paper bag. If you absolutely have to have a case with minimum weight and bulk this might be your best bet. | 0negative
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Works well with DTV
Picked this up on the strength of the reviews here. The DTV is working fairly well at my pad, but two stations are weak (drop outs), and I never could pick up one that I knew existed (58). Plugged the unit in (no more than 3 feet from the DTV converter box and immediately picked up 7 new stations. Can't see any signal degradation either. (Zenith DTV converter box, sony vega TV, and the old style roof antenna, one that never received UHF signals well). Great little amp! | 1positive
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Sounded terrible with Kodak Zi8
I purchased this to use with the Kodak Zi8. I was shocked to find out how terrible the sound quality was when I received it. In fact, I found that the sound with the built in microphone was better than this Sony mic. Not recommended with the Kodak.Pros:Easy to plug inIncludes carrying case for micCons:Terribly low sound quality.Picks up all background noise. | 0negative
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Good Guitar, comes with amp
This is a good gibson for the price. It doesnet compare to those Les Pauls, but those are about 5000$, so if you want a nice, good, cheap gibson, buy this guitar. It doesn't say it anywhere, but it does come with an extra pack of strings and a small but loud amp. Thanks. | 1positive
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Don't waste your money
You get what you pay for. This product performs like a hundred dollar wireless mic system. The sound breaks up; the mics are cheap and flimsy. I was hoping to get a great bargain, but instead I got frustration in a box. I could not make this work acceptably at all. No matter how I adjusted the levels it just sounded horrible. Do NOT buy this. | 0negative
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Stay away!
Buy one of their products once and they will hound with special offer E-mails twice a day for the rest of your life! Unsubscribing from their mailing list does no good, the SPAM just keeps coming! | 0negative
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Great keyboard bench around $20 less than you find local
If you are looking for a comfortable keyboard bench for your less than $300 keyboard, this is the right one. The bench is easy to install, very comfortable and well built. Buy this one with eyes closed!I shopped for a bench locally and found out around $39 for the same quality product. | 1positive
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Very dissatisfied with quality of Playmate
I bought one Alesis Playmate last year and had to return it right away, as it wasn't working properly right out of box. It was replaced by another one, which started to malfunction after only 7 months. The product would sometimes rapidly change keys by itself when playing CD's and sometimes would not start playing the CD unless turned off and on. Since it was under warranty, I brought it to the service center, who could not recreate the problem, saying that they couldn't fix it if it wasn't broken, despite my protests. Alesis refused to replace the unit, even though it was less than a year old. I am now stuck with an inferior, malfunctioning piece of equipment. | 0negative
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Everything you need to keep your horn clean.
Use it to keep my son's trumpet in good working order. So far everything has been very useful. When it wears out I will definitely buy another. | 1positive
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No.
I know hohner makes good harmonicas, but this one was a cheap piece. It had two off reeds when I first got it. Not even worth trying to fix. The book's ok, but there are better. | 0negative
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Junk and NO support from Pyle
I bought this. A couple of weeks later the mic quit working.I tried and tried to get help from Pyle to get it fixed. No response.I tried to find out how I could purchase a replacement mic. For get it!!Now I'm stuck with an amp, which I specifically purchased to use with the mic, and have no mic for it!!!!Run! Run!!! Ahhhhh!!!!! Run away from this item!!!Pyle will give you NO support!! | 0negative
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A good, budget friendly, well made whistle.
Well as other parents, I had to get this toy after my kids saw the slide whistle episode on Spongebob. It produces great sound and it is surprisingly well built for a whistle under $10.00. Highly recommended for kids for it's sturdy built. It will outlast the clumsiest of kids. | 1positive
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SKB Taylor/MartinLX Hard Shell Case
I Received the case in a timely manner, case is great Both guitars fit snully into the case. I have a Baby Tayor as well as a Martin LX. This case will serve me well when I need to take one of them with me, The soft cases are OK but not as good as a Hard Shell Cases. Don't be afraid to buy this case. | 1positive
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no no no - do not buy something like this even if it is a deal
Deal or not, if you are serious... you do not buy a guitar in this price range. And I do not mean serious in terms of wanting to really be a pro guitarist... I just mean, if you are serious in trying to learn guitar... do not. These things are always overly cheap and unplayable. I have a few cheap models of Silvertone guitars that are for display purposes only (signed by artists) and, trust me, as a guitarist who owns many guitars, I cant even play these things. They are so cheap, the strings do not stay in tune, usually have intonation problems (cant clear frets and thus buzz and pop or never have proper note frequences at all the frets). They usually always feel cheap too and the feel does affect the playability and tone. If you want to really learn you have to pay at least a little more and go for better brands. I would recommend anyone serious in learning to never buy a guitar that costs under $300... you are just wasting your money and the problems and limitations may even frustrate you and work against you learning how to play. Go for the brands that are made by the bigger dogs... like ESP's LTD brand... Gibson's Epiphone brand, or Fender's lower brand (Squire?). There are other examples. I am sure Ibanez has some good lower models (though I am not sure they have a lower brand name for their cheaper gear). If you do have to go for a cheaper brand, at least then buy their top of the line models (this pertains to Dean, for example). But for me, brands like Silvertone and Archer... are just plain no good for real use. | 0negative
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Size Matters!
Seems well made and solid, however the lowest setting is way too tall for my needs. I thought that with five settings I could find one that fit me needs - anywhere between 2 to 3.5" height works for me. But the lowest setting is 6". Apparently not a problem for others but a waste of my cash. Just be aware of the poorly thought out height adjustments if you are considering this stool.Later the same day...First some clarification. I have played classical guitar for over thirty years and for classical, I think the height adjustments are probably fine (for a left leg of a right-handed player). However I recently started playing gypsy jazz and needed to step up my right leg. That's why I needed a smaller lift.Secondly, I was able to modify the stand to fit my needs. If you are in a similar situation the best way do it is to drill out the rivets at the hinge where the base arm meets the platform, then shorten the arm (I took off about 1/2" but use your own judgement) then re-drill holes near the end of the new arm length (I came in about 1/4" but again first test to see what works best for your needs), then re-attach arm to platform with a screw, washers and nut on each side. To do all this you will need a drill with a very sharp bit (roughly 3/32 - 1/8"), a vice and a reciprocating saw or sawzall.I'm still leaving my star rating at 2 because I think they should have spread their five adjustments over a wider range allowing a minimum height of no more than three inches (at the very most) for those wishing to elevate their right foot (assuming right handed player), or they should provide position heights in the description. Other than this oversight, it appears to be a fine, sturdy non-skid foot stool.Play on and keep improving...Mike | 0negative
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Here's another fine Macca Mess!
Got an early copy and MAN IS THIS FRUSTRATING..the Unplugged stuff is scary beautiful (of course they screwed with the aspect ratio and chopped the top and bottom to simulate widescreen) but it really is frustrating that ITS NOT ALL HERE! In the intro he says what a great show it was...yet doesn't bother to include the whole half hour?the same with Rock Show... he introduces it as the best version of the group WINGS and how ready they were musically blah blah..now here is a handful of the songs..arggghhh!The videos are fun even if they chop off portions to simulate widescreen..thankfully some super intelligent fan has posted the examples by the product photo so all the folks who don't understand that they are getting truncated videos can understand what an abomination this is!!!and GLastonbury 2005 is nice but the VINTAGE stuff is what we want along with the legendary Kampuchea performance we've all seen a zillion times.Where's the James Paul McCartney tv special and on and on. I would still give this a 5 star rating with everything missing just because of all the great stuff that is here...If they didn't chop the picture by a third!!!McCartney seems to want to re-create his past ...I guess he figures we'll only remember the stuff he releases now? | 0negative
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What? No Reviews yet?
I had to toss in my two cents for a review as I am a PROUD owner of this midi trigger keyboard. It is old for me and I have had it for over 5 years now. It still works like new in my very smoke filled studio where I often leave the windows open. I also purchased a hard case online that I use to take the keyboard on trips or shows. It is a well built, durable keyboard that has the finest aftertouch and auto-assign features of many I used from this time period. However, there are newer units that have better response times, more features, etc. But they are also priced much higher at around 400-700.This is used in my studio with both FL Studio and Ableton. I use FL for the bulk of my work and no matter which soft synth I choose the CME UF5 seems to auto assign it's patch selector and sliders very well as soon as the synth is open.That said we come to the bad news. You may find help in getting this to work with Windows 7 64bit but in my situation I could not get it to work (even with an adapter I was told would work). But with Windows XP it would work like no other. I also have a friend who has one and he uses Linux with a bunch of open software and he too loves this keyboard. It feels and reacts like a real synth and the keys are nice and big so if you are used to a piano this keyboard will fit like a glove! | 1positive
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Washburn banjo
I received the banjo very quickly. It had a chip on the bottom. I contacted Amazon and the issued me postage to have it returned. I received the replacement very quickly. I'm new to banjo but this banjo was recommended to me by a long time banjo player. I had it set up at the local music shop by a professional. I ask his opinion of the banjo. He stated it was a good banjo and I probably wouldn't find one much better unless I wanted to spend $5-800. It's easier to play than I thought. Overall, it is a great banjo | 1positive
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Not worth buying- returned immediately!! Can I give 0 stars?
I bought this violin for a 5 yr. old because the violin we are renting seemed cheaply made. Little did I know that it was even possible to make a far cheaper instrument. The Cecilio CVN-200 was a completely unusable violin. It is crafted of the lowest possible materials, and the chin rest is not even glued on (came off in her teacher's hands just by picking it up!). We were not able to string the violin because the pegs would not hold any tension. Additionally, the violin was actually a tiny bit shorter than the 1/8 violin that we are renting, so beware of the sizing, as well as the horrible quality. Sure it comes with 2 bows and a few other accessories, but it was the most disappointing purchase of our Christmas, and the worst thing I have ever purchased on Amazon. If you want a badly made violin that will last a month or so (if you're lucky) this is your item. If not, KEEP SHOPPING! | 0negative
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