text
stringlengths 44
9.53k
| label
class label 2
classes |
|---|---|
A little cheap, a little wobbly, a little broken
We wanted and extra stand to take with us on a tour and figured this would be just fine. We have lots of the basic wire stands but wanted a black one, just in case it had to end up on stage. We read the reviews and, even though we knew it wasn't a heavy duty stand, thought this would be fine for a back up. When the stand arrived, the first thing we noticed was that one of the music holders was flopping around. Since it couldn't be tightened in any way, that meant it was useless. We also noted that the "shelf" was a little shallow, probably not any shallower than other inexpensive stands, so any thicker music books or notebooks would not be able to stay on without something holding on tightly.As we put it together, however, we discovered that one of the hand-screw-knobs that holds the stand in place -- stops it from spinning around -- could not be tightened enough to actually stop the stand from spinning. We finally took pliers to it and was able to get it tight enough to ALMOST stop it from turning but weren't able to really ever get the stand to stay still. Since that's a deal breaker, basically rendering the stand useless, we returned it to amazon.com.One note about wire stands in general. They use to all come with a lever at the bottom that would click into place and hold the stand open. That's a WAY better method than something that hand tightens, which is what this stand uses, 'cause it locks the stand into place. These screw-knobs can be fine but tend to break and/or wear out. | 0negative
|
Good bargain
I like the tuner-metronome combination, since both together is cheaper than 2 separate instruments. I wish I had known of this before I bought my stand alone tuner. The only thing that I wish this had is a visual indication (maybe a separate different colored led) that would flash on the "1" count of each measure to match the different tone emitted. This metronome only has 2 leds that alternately flash with each beat. | 1positive
|
Horrible
We bought the chavet bubble machine, and we also ordered this bubble fluid, We started to use this on my six year old son's birthday It was sad to say the least, very few bubbles and sometimes none at all. One of my freinds at the party said to empty out the bubble fluid and replace it with baby shampoo. It worked beautiful big bubbles and a constant stream. our ADVICE is to NOT BUY this product. | 0negative
|
never recieve
hello my name is MIchael owner of this account.the product above i never receive. D martines that sign for that isn't me and i don't know that person as well.so please i need to know where is my product, tks | 0negative
|
v the minie series
i kind of disappointed because they did not send the complete series as they metionned on the title, for me this is not completed because they did not add the first episod when the visitors came this is what get me mad because in the cds that they sent to me as the completed series i dont have the first episodes more than 3 to 5 episodes are missing and this is why i am turning the dvd back to amazon because i want the entire thing not half. thank you and i hope someone would read this review and email me back about it or send me the beginning of the completed series like they called it.thank you. | 0negative
|
case
great case and seems to be very good quality. it fit my strat guitar perfuly. just needs a cover over the storgare pocket. but wold recommend it.thanks | 1positive
|
I am very pleased with this item!
I had been searching for something like this for wuite a while, and was delighted to find it here. IT worked exactly as advertised, and I was able to transfer some original recrodings onto the computer to create CD's of my original music! | 1positive
|
Cheap/semi-decent first guitar
I bought one of these on clearance for $50 at target, got home with it, and it was buzzing a ton. Being a total newbie to electric guitars, i searched some online guides and eventually realized that the truss was way out of whack (overly tight). After loosening it extensively, it now works fine. It holds a tune fairly well (not great), and I'm happy with it for a first electric guitar.Quality - 4/5Ease of use on initial setup - 2/5Coolness factor 5/5 (hey, its a brown electrical guitar, whats not cool about that?)I probably should figure out who Mike Kennerty is next. | 1positive
|
Great Sounding mic for the price
Mic sounds great. I use them for a video show called Talking Scuba. I highly recommend these mics for any video production. | 1positive
|
Stand on the go!
Perfect portable music stand. Fits compactly into a wonderful carrying case and is easy and quick to assemble. | 1positive
|
Disappointed
Reviews I read for this item were very mixed - some people thought it was great, some didn't think it was worth the time spent ordering it. We received one of the BAD ones. The motor in the mirror ball stopped working after about 5 minutes of use. We will be returning it promptly! The spotlight was fine, but you had to commit to using just one color as the filters were not fast to switch in and out. Overall I do not recommend this item, it's not worth taking the risk that you will get a bad one - looking at other reviews it seems your chances are only about 50/50 of getting one that works well. | 0negative
|
Big Boost.
Just what I needed for my leads. Beautiful sound. Excelent Price.I use a Marshall JCM 900 and a Gibson Les Paul. I don't need anything else. | 1positive
|
ultra cheap cables ruin all possibility of a good impression
glad to see that speakers are well reviewed. i was convinced to purchase them.the 3.5mm to RCA cable they come with is a joke. not shielded at all. speakers go nuts when i even touch the cable by accident which is kind of hard to do given this cable is like 3 feet long (you guys serious?).so i suppose i will have to buy a real shielded cable to actually use these. not a big deal? nah. it IS a big deal.gonna try to call M-Audio and give them a piece of my mind.pro tip: include $2 6-foot shielded cable with your "pro" product. | 0negative
|
Excellent strings
These strings are great for a quick style of playing. The coating on them allows for less friction than normal strings and coupled with the awesome price from Amazon, I can't recommend them enough! | 1positive
|
Works, but not happy with it...
This pedal works fine, it came standard with my Yamaha DGX620. As I use it on carpet, it slides around way too much. Not sure how it would be on a hardwood floor or maybe with a rubber mat, but I will be upgrading it to a bigger pedal. Nothing more annoying than when you're playing a beautiful song and have to fiddle with your feet to move the pedal back to where you need it! Plus, if you're used to using a standard piano pedal, it does feel different. But, the advantage is it lessens foot/leg fatigue as you don't need to have your foot off the floor, you can literally use your toe to press it. | 0negative
|
Really a nice little drumset for kids!
This is a well made children's drumset. Most are complete junk, this one actually has a rather solid feel to it. Two things you can do to it to improve it are as follows: I immediately removed one bass drum head and put a cheap velour blanket (folded up - not just stuffed in)inside the bass drum and replaced the head. Now the bass has a nice "thunk" to it like a bass drum should, not the annoying ringing it would have otherwise. Second, invest in a decent splash cymbal from a music store - a 10" one is fine. Just get a good quality one - your ears will thank you. These two things improve the overall sound of the kit. The kid probably won't notice but you will and that is important for your tolerance level! Recommended for little drummers who really show an interest in the instrument. | 1positive
|
Unreliable, Poorly Designed Product
QuikLok BX718 Deluxe Padded Keyboard Bench - LargeI brought the BX-18 model, which is supposed to hold up to 300lbs. I don't weigh nearly that amount. I weigh under the max. weight appropriate for the BX-14 as well. Anyway, I used the BX-18 for 4hrs and found myself crashing to the floor. It broke that easily. The retailer (which was not Amazon) said they have not had many problems with this bench, but I am skeptical although they are shipping me a new one. Problem is the study medal pins that mainstain the selected height sit in a plastic cylinder. The plastic cylinder gave way and the pin is now embedded in a slanted position in the defective plastic piece. They advertise about the heavy duty metal but your weight is supported by heavy duty plastic. Why isn't the pin sitting in a metal piece instead of plastic? | 0negative
|
not recommended
i suppose i had bad luck as i bought a defective version of this product and had to return it. however, i did test it out and noticed that it was not comfortable to use, and the fact that you can get similar much better pick-ups for the same price (barcus-berrys for example), should dissuade anyone from considering this product. the jack with the i-can't-believe-it-really-is-a-disposable-plastic-tie plastic tie method of attaching itself to the tailpiece, really is a total joke at best. the idea that someone thought that was a good idea is really quite interesting/hilarious.don't waste your money on this. | 0negative
|
Great replacement for any other case
I play a Semer Mark VI tenor sax . It's valuable and I wanted the utmost protection for it as I go to my gigs . I was also needing a lighter weight case . This is it and I'm very satisfied . | 1positive
|
Bad!
Its terribly inconsistent. I've had it a couple years and it suddenly stopped working properly. I tried changing the batteries which was a temporary fix, but within a day or two it stopped working again. Now I have to buy another tuner. | 0negative
|
CB PERCUSSION 6854 BELL KIT
nice quality product. sounds good. not too expensive. made in china. rubber tip mallets are not as good as hard plastic ones. | 1positive
|
UNRELIABLE STANDS
I bought one and it fell apart. It looks solidly built but the plastics are rubbish outside looking good. The company was not so generous in support, they could only offer me an overpriced 'buy another one' as it was outside warranty...18-24 months old when it completely failed due to plastics. | 0negative
|
Never Again
First off, I've never ever review any of my purchases on Amazon until this one, that's how mad I am. This device came without the keys for the drawer. Contacted customer support person at the company several times about it, and received nothing back from them. NOTHING! I would never buy anything from this company. In fact, I will use it, and then return it just because I'm mad about how this company handles their customers. Poor customer service and poor assembly. If you buy this, you're on your own. | 0negative
|
The real price is....
Don't be fooled - these people offer a low price and then make it up on the shipping. It doesn't cost $35 to ship a case. Why not just list the actual price of ~$75 (rhetorical question)? | 0negative
|
This guitar is crap.
I received the guitar quickly and happily - until I opened the package and inspected the item. It was supposed to be a Christmas gift but I returned it instead. The finish on it had so many flaws that I just could not give it. Dark particles had been sealed into the varnish on top of the lighter colored wood right on the face. In addition when I tried to tune the guitar the tuning machines just couldn't provide proper tension on the steel strings, they kept skipping and I could not reach proper tension on two strings therefore making it impossible to tune. I did not expect much for the price but i did expect it to look decent and tune so it would be playable. I do not recommend this guitar. It does not meet any sort of minimum standard. | 0negative
|
Not as good as you will expect
the damn case did not have that wine red color inside, it came with a different color, kind of yellow. rosin was completely dry, the painting was not entirely finished, there's a section in the back of the intrument that was not painted! I know it was a cheap product but I wanted to give it as a gift to a friend and well... it was not completely finished. DO NOT BUY! | 0negative
|
Fair mic for the price
I used the XM8500 only a few times before deciding to find a better mic. This mic has excellent noise reduction qualities, but lacks the warmth and clarity that I was looking for. I wound up purchasing the Audix OM-6 and would recommend it to anyone. | 0negative
|
An outstanding microphone
I love this microphone, as it is very good quality, but more importantly sets up very easily. I use it with Audacity, a very simple recording program - which is free. Keep it in mind.I've been using this for about a year and still have no regrets. It is perfect for VO stuff or podcasting.If you have a Mac you may experience problems because of the software, according to the other reviews. But as someone sick and tired of hearing Mac users drone on about their computers in that tech-porn way they do it, that's a good thing. | 1positive
|
Absolutely stunning disc!
I own many, many music DVD's and this by far is the best in my collection. The music and the visuals in the disc are mesmerizing. The sound quality is superb and if you own a home theater... all I can say is this DVD is the reason home theaters were made. The band sounds great and is very tight. I have never seen PT live, but after viewing this disc, I certainly will. | 1positive
|
Great when works, but VERY poor quality!
These blacklights do output a good deal of UV once they warm up (5-10 minutes) and are quite effective, as well as good bang for the buck. However, of the 3 units that were shipped, 2 of them were defective -- one unit had a faulty lamp, and the other had a nonfunctional ballast. These are pretty simple units, so it's a shame that the quality is so low they are dead on arrival. There was no sign of unusually rough shipping/handling, but maybe they need to beef up the packaging materials. Props to Amazon for offering to cross ship replacement units at no charge, but ended up settling on keeping the one working unit and taking a refund on the broken one. | 0negative
|
NOT FULL DIN
This product is NOT Full DIN size as it is advertised, it will NOT fit a DIN sized space as it is advertised. I was really disappointed to receive this EQ only to find I have to spend a couple of days crafting a case for it in order for it to fit neatly in my car.So to reapeat. It is NOT FULL DIN, IT IS WAY SMALLER. If your planning on buying this product to fit tidily into your car, don't. | 0negative
|
Cute instrument for kids
This triangle has a nice sound and is great for young children. I only wish that the little hanger was attached better. It slipped off hundreds of times and we eventually lost it. We've looped a thick elastic hair band around the top and our daughter can bang away now. | 1positive
|
This is Junk!!!
Received Easy CD&DVD Creator6 Platinum for Christmas because I had really liked version 4. Have not been able to get a complete install on it to date, and the parts that did install didn't function right. Went to Roxio's support site & found that many purchasers had same[and many other]problems. Some even had to restore their PC. Sent Emails to their tech support and received one answer so far. It took 11 DAYS for them to answer, and it was just a bunch of babble,nothing to do with the problem. I have uninstalled&deleted everything I can find related to it on my PC, and thrown the blasted thing away. I will NEVER buy another ROXIO product again. | 0negative
|
Broken within 3 months
I didn't have this 3 months before it broke. The plastic piece just snapped in half after very light use. Looks great! Shame it isn't functional. | 0negative
|
not bad but could be better
i got the dimarzio x2n dp705 pickup last month and it was easy to wireup,it sounds good but its not worth $80.00 the sustain could be better.and the dimarzio customer service is not great either. | 0negative
|
Couldn't get it to work
I was very disappointed in this software. After carefully following the instructions I couldn't get it to work properly. My computer "froze up" many times. I emailed Roxio tech support (one of the benefits advertised) and did not receive a reponse. Eventually, I became so frustrated I removed the software and sent it back to Amazon. I have a much earlier version of Easy CD writer and it works just fine. | 0negative
|
Seriously, this thing is a blast
And its easy. I transfer some jam tracks and mp3s on it from my computer, plug in my headphones and computer, park myself in the den with appropriate eats and drink, and just have fun. You can't help but improve your skills using this thing. The first time through it takes an hour or so to learn the menus and a few of the tricks, but after that, its easy. You can be as serious and methodical about learning as you want or just have fun. This is one of the better purchases I've made in some time. | 1positive
|
Good service from seller
Seller accidentally sent us plain Rico. I called and they immediately sent out the Rico Royal without hassle and just let us keep the plain Rico. | 1positive
|
It's not really a DVD...
What I mean by that is... it's a DVD-ROM. It does not, repeat DOES NOT, play in a DVD player like one might expect when ordering a DVD. For this title, you must insert it in your computer and watch quicktime movie files on your computer media player.As such, I cannot comment on any of the content of this disk... I haven't been able to watch it. Shame on me... maybe there was some fine print on the order screen that I did not see... when I ordered a DVD, I thought I would receive a PLAYABLE DVD that would work in my DVD PLAYER... get it?Ultimately, the content may even be great... someday, maybe I'll actually get to see it and figure that out for myself. It's just that what was delivered to my mailbox is not what I expected or what I wanted.Just for information and comparison purposes, subsequent volumes within this series (Volumes 2 & 3 specifically) ARE playable DVDs and DO work in a DVD Player... as I would expect... and in accordance with what I wanted and ordered. | 0negative
|
low quality cable
I have an older pair of Blue Kiwi cables - well made, gold contacts, great performance. This new cable, although the same name, had an un-shrunk shrink wrap, plain "silver" contacts, and is a different shade of green. Not the same cable at all. I was disappointed. | 0negative
|
Nady MPF 6 inch pop filter
Where this is attached to the plate is very loose and makes it very difficult to get into the position needed without touching the mic stand. Mounting this to a round tube mic stand is interesting as well, as the rubber foot in the square holder wants to fall off with any amount of force applied with the tightening screw. | 0negative
|
great little mic
i was really hopeful about this mic. based on other reviews i bought a better deskstand for it and a pop screen. but when i plugged it in the voice levels were a little low for me. so i found the old Samson SoftPre driver and used it. problem solved. btw running a Win7 downgraded to XP sp3 system. for my two cents ... buy it! | 1positive
|
Not impressed
This is a good guitar for beginners because it's something to start with and learn on. It's cheap which allows you to not spend alot of money on your first guitar only to lose interest or quit. But I do not recommend this guitar to any seasoned guitar player. It goes out of tune very quickly. Alothough it does produce a warm tone, I just can't handle the constant tuning. | 0negative
|
Violin sent unfinished!
My daughter fell in love with the color and the price was right so we purchased it. When it arrived, we realized the bridge was unfinished (no notches for strings, nothing! ) Took it to a musician shop to find out how much it would cost and what else may be wrong with it. There were a number of issues and the cost with new strings was over $100.00 to make it play worthy. A real disappointment, we are returning for refund immediately! | 0negative
|
great quality and stylish
I bought one of these capos and I must say, they're pretty good. They stay on, and are strong enough so they stay on. These things even come with a one year warranty (pretty awesome) and have a very stylish, first class look. I say it's the best brand around, so I highly recommend one of these bad boys. | 1positive
|
Worst sound I've had in 40+ years
I put these strings on my Gretch solid body, 70's vintage. I love the full and varied sound I can get with this guitar, can play anything with it. I don't play as much as I used to so I thought I would try the nanoweb coating on some super lights. Hated the sound. Not very full, and this guitar has very rich sound. Almost tinny.I have never had a set of strings that were worse than these in over 40 years of playing. | 0negative
|
extreme recommended
Length:: 7:51 Minsthe spider III 15w in action | 1positive
|
Rotten - everyway you look at it.
I have been an Amazon customer since the very beginning and I can truly say this was the worst transaction ever.PRODUCT: - The system arrived nicely packaged and I was impressed with how much care they took in boxing this up. Unfortunately, this is as far as it went. The microphones have a cheap feel to them - hard to describe but it is there none the less. I plugged the base unit in, attached it to my amp and put fresh batteries in both mic's. Microphone #1 - NO sound at all. Yes it was registering on the base units LED as functioning, but zero sound. Microphone #2 - sound yes, but it had static, popping, sounded scratchy and had a range of about 20 feet. I played around with batteries and made sure that there was nothing blocking the contacts but it failed to make any difference.SERVICE: Here is where it was really bad. I sent an e-mail requesting a full refund due to defective product and received an RMA #; that's it. I am not paying for return shipping on a defective device so I sent another e-mail which was ignored. A phone call fixed that problem and I was provided with a pre-paid return shipping label. 2 weeks passed and still no refund and no replies to my e-mail inquires. 2 additional phone calls were needed to fix this problem and I received a refund, but only for the unit cost - not the original shipping. I had to log a complaint with Amazon to get the shipping money refunded.CONCLUSION: Poor products happen, but it was clear to me that these units are cheaply made. Poor service is inexcusable. I should not have to work to get a refund on products that was defective right out of the box. All in all it took me 4 e-mails, 3 phone calls and 1 logged complaint with Amazon to rectify this transaction. As I stated - inexcusable.Wow! check this out. Here is the on-line position from the Seller" 1 out of 5: "You sent defective product and then made me have to work to get my money back. This is extremely poor customer service."Date: 3/21/2008 Rated by Buyer: jeffinaustintxSeller Response: "Full refund including shipping offered as soon as the defective item was received. It's rather your extremely poor communication." Date: 3/21/2008"Check out how I had to work to get their support and then you decide who was the poor communicator. I have asked them to correct this error; we shall see. I will remove this statement when they recant their blatantly false statement.UPDATE #1 - I just got off the phone with Amazon and had them review this entire transaction and they can also see that Kaito is attempting to cover up their tracks with regard to their poor customer service. Amazon agrees with me that their position above is unfounded and is contacting Kaito to correct this situation. Thank you Amazon!UPDATE #2 - Amazon regretfully can not alter the published position of Kaito although they agreed with me that Kaito clearly was wrong and lying (based on the documentation that I provided Amazon). They recommended that I contact Kaito and try to get them to edit their position. When I called Kaito to discussed this, they hung up on me without even hearing my position. I called the next day to speak with a manager. This gentleman used a few choice derogatory remarks, told me he did not care if Kaito was wrong or could "care less" that their comments were false and mis-leading. I was then instructed to perform an unnatural act on myself and was then hung up on again.So much for "customer service". My advise is look elsewhere for a good product from a supplier who actually cares about the quality of their products and the satisfaction of their customers. | 0negative
|
Fragile
These break way too easily. I thought they would last a little longer being hickery and all, but nope. Decent enough for practice sticks, I guess, though. | 0negative
|
Good
I read all the reviews before purchasing, and I just received this in the mail, I am a beginner, so I wasn't sure what to expect. It was packaged nicely and the tuner pipe is quite handy! I have already begun learning some simple songs and I am verrry happy with this guitar! | 1positive
|
Bad Support and Sustain Does Not Appear to Record in Midi
First the good news. The peddle works fine when one uses it with the M-Audio Keystation 49e. I use it with an Apple iMac and Logic Express or Garageband.However, for some reason it does not appear to record the sustained notes with the sustains as midi signals which play back with the sustains; just the notes play. Obviously this changes the sound quite a bit.So I called Tech Support to ask if there was something which could be done about this aspect of the unit's performance. Silly me. I spent 45 minutes on hold - and not to an 800 number. I never did get a tech support person to speak to and decided that my time was better spent elsewhere.Call M-Audio on their pre-purchase support line in ADVANCE and ask them about this issue if its something which you think might be of importance to your purchase or use of the product. | 0negative
|
great little set
I bought this for my 3 year old son who is a huge electric guitar fan. I cannot comment on the quality of the instrument in terms of its sound, as I am not knowledgeable in that area. However, I can say that although it is a little heavy for him (the guitar is recommended for kids who are a bit older), he LOVES it. It is the real deal. The amplifier is small and not too loud, which is something I appreciate! My one complaint is that the strap it comes with is very cheaply made, and it is not strong enough to hold the weight of the guitar. It tore the first day, and I had to buy a new strap. | 1positive
|
GREAT!-Mighty Bright XtraFlex Duet Super LED Music Stand Light
The Mighty Bright XtraFlex Duet Super LED Music Stand Light works great. I use it mainly for Piano Tuning because, many times, part of the piano where the strings are is darker on one side. I just clip on the Mighty Bright Light at a convenient point and it provides ample illumination. The direct light from 2 lights provides "modeling" on the strings from 2 angles. This way it is easier to find which of the 3 strings per note I need to zero in on. The Mighty Bright Light also comes in handy when I have to connect audio video cables. I can move the lights very easily to get the proper angle to see the writing on back of sets that is sometimes only a raised font with no contrasting ink on it. By casting shadows with the lights, I can see the writing. (A magnifying lens on the product would make it even better). The batteries seem to last pretty long, considering. Therefore I give it a 5-star rating! | 1positive
|
Intellitouch PT2 Tuner
I had issue with this tuner. I was using it to tune a Takamine acoustic guitar. It was showing the guitar to be in tune but it definitely was not. I ended up buying a 20 dollar korg tuner with a built-in mic and had no issue at all. | 0negative
|
Far exceeded expectations
This is a fantastic product. My 2 yr old loves this drum, and my 5 month old is even trying to play with it. The drum has a lovely sound, and is very sturdy, as are the drumsticks. Well worth the money. | 1positive
|
Great product
The very best mic cable money can buy quality constructed excellent shielding. It all I use in my home studio and nothing else would do. | 1positive
|
Very nice
Been using this for a few weeks now.The finish is very nice. There are a few noticeable 'defects' in the finish if you are looking for them, but nothing out of the ordinary for such an inexpensive guitar.The guitar arrived well set-up -- that is after an initial tuning the action and intonation were great. I would change the strings on it sooner rather than later, though.Other observations: No rough edges where the fret bars meet the edge of the neck. The guitar itself is heaver than what I am used to. | 1positive
|
Great tone...
These picks do exactly as promised - they DO give your guitar an excellent tone with minimal pick noise. However, I used one of these picks (roughly) for a few minutes, and it was already wearing down a little bit. I expected that though, since the picks are made of rubber. I still think they are great, and would probably be best suited for bass guitars. These picks are pretty thick and are very ergonomic. They also "grip" the strings a lot more than regular "plastic" picks. Very cool! | 1positive
|
really blows well
I find that using this really improves how I blow. The more I practice the better feedback I receive about how I handle it and apply pressure to the mouthpiece. | 1positive
|
I couldn't get it to work
The title says it all. I tried to scan in a couple of solo accompniments. After following the recommendations for gray scale and such I think I got good scans.But the interpretation was not good. Only the far left measures down the page could be played. It skips a lot. The timing was all screwed up.I would think that with very simple pieces it might perform. But this is definitely a no go for me. | 0negative
|
works just fine
This is my first microphone, and I use it for at home music and voice recording. It words perfectly for what I need it for, haven't had any problems. | 1positive
|
Do NOT Buy This
I just want to let anyone who is thinking of buying this that it is a cheap piece of crap. I wasn't expecting anything spectacular for the price, but I at least expected an intact item. Well what I got was a cheaply made, scratched up, mostly non assembled & what was assembled was done so incorrectly, BIG DISAPOINTMENT. I'm not sure it is even SAFE for a child to play with. BUYERS BEWARE...DO NOT BUY THIS!!!!! | 0negative
|
Happy with the yield after the 3rd box!
I've ordered these in 3, 3.5 and 3.5+ (that one was purchased by mistake). So far I've had many good reeds from this batch. Wish Rue Lepic's came in a 3.25 but a little touchup with the Ridenour Reed Emergency Room Kit fixes them! For me better than Rico Reserve or Royals or V-12's. | 1positive
|
Great Choice!!
I bought this after reading the reveiws and found that the price was very good. I read is some reveiws of people getting white ones instead of black, but this did not concern me because i just wanted a good product. When the stand came in it was black so, they might have change the mix up for the ones that got white ones thinking it was going to be black. | 1positive
|
DigiTech RP250 bad buy
DO NOT purchase the DigiTech rp250 thinking that this will be a great multi-effect pedal. After being turned on the pedal was frozen on UPLOAD, tried dealing with the DigiTech company and was told to upload patches, did this and still no luck. So I called the tech support hoping to figure out what was wrong and I was told to return it to where I bought it. Digitech will not honor their warranty, poor technical support that did not want to spend anytime trying to help customers, overall poor product and even worse service. | 0negative
|
Tonic for your stringed instrument
My primary instrument is a Tobias Killer B 4 string bass guitar, I also play electric and acoustic guitars. I've have been playing since 1975. I played professionally for several years, at this time, I only play recreationally.I have used many brands of strings over the years, I had settled on D'Addario XL's but was constantly having to change sets to maintain the desired tone. They'd last for three to four days and were done. A fellow bass player suggested trying a set of Elixirs, but at the time I wasn't playing that often so I had a hard time justifying the extra expense for them. Awhile later I purchased a used Ibanez SR bass. It was five years old and still had the original strings on it. They still sounded great! In fact it was at least four more months before I changed them, only because they were getting a bit fuzzy. So I tried another set having been impressed with their warm balanced tone and exceptional durability.I have tried some other brands coated strings but so far have not found any others I would recommend. None have exhibited the longevity of the Elixirs. In my experience they are lasting about three months and I play at least 1-2 hrs. a day. Yes they are more expensive initially but will save you quite a bit of money in no time.I am not going to write at length about their tone because it is so subjective. I will say I find it to be completely acceptable. Not overly bright but clear and warm. I would characterize it like a just "broken in" tone that just stays there.I also have equipped both my 12 and 6 string acoustics with elixirs and am very satisfied with the tone and again exceptional durability. I use EB Super Slinkys on the electric guitars.I would recommend Elixirs to anyone, pro or novice. | 1positive
|
Dreadful! Avoid!
channel one & two both went out! BAH! Useless, + the sound sinks in the middle of the crossfader....it's a real pain for someone as precise as me. Basically you cant drift into one record after the other, it just kind of pops up(you cant adjust it either). | 0negative
|
Do Not Use.
These things will rot out your pads. They tend to increase mold and hold moisture in the sax longer, wearing through pads quickly. They also leave fuzz in the pads. I used one for a short while and found that my pads were sticking all the time and rotting at an alarming rate. Few people swear by them but I tend to swear at them. Not a good investment. | 0negative
|
Totally Disappointed!!!
Ordered this for a Christmas party. Everyone stood around a machine that no one could make work. Finally someone reads the box where, in miniscule lettering, it states "CD + Graphic Software not included." I STILL can't find where to purchase the necessary software, so have a non-functioning karaoke sitting here. I'm surprised no other reviewers had this issue; am I missing something? | 0negative
|
It stopped working
It worked very well at first. We were actually pleased with the quality considering the price. Two days ago it stopped working. Whatever part inside that makes the computer recognize it failed. We tried every computer in the house to no avail.The return period has passed so we will have to deal with Behringer directly now.Needless to say this is all rather upsetting for my so who is budding DJ.I except that a product would work longer than 2 months. | 0negative
|
TERRIBLE!
The expression pedal broke within minutes! Made for a smurf not a musician! Dont waste your funds, for a few extra dollars you can get something that lasts | 0negative
|
Just for style points, you need a Korg, an off-brand, a gold tone tuner
Looking back it appears that what is involved is a lack of quality control by Intellitouch. While a number of people report the problems that I report, other people I know whose judgment and knowledge is impeccable report no such problems and adore them. Some must be OK, but many must be crummy.The Intellitouch Tuner's seemed to be the rage of Bluegrass and singer-song writer players around here about 10 years ago. They looked cool clipped onto the end of a banjo or guitar or fiddle. They provided an image of the player as someone who was concerned with her or his tuning at every second of a performance.A fool and his money were soon parted and I bought one. I must say that I have about 8 different tuners for my guitars, banjos, and my fiddle. I find the Intellitouch to be the most useless one I have ever bought other than cheap 5 or ten buck tuners that don't last after a month of use. I advise musicians who care about the grind of working on stage or playing at home to get a 20 buck kord chromatic and, if you need to worry about tuning up while band members or an orchestra is also tuning, get a cheap pickup clip for it.The intellitouch's systems with arrows is hard to figure out and much harder than a simple meter dial. It is really hard to figure out when it is on the other end of a guitar or banjo from your eyes and is too big to fit on a fiddle and not effect your playing.I think if you need to know whether you are in tune WHILE you are playing by wearing one of these things, you really need to do some work to train your ears to hear proper tuning, and to school yourself so you recognize proper notes. You also need to figure out how to adjust the tuning gears and pegs on your guitar or banjo properly or insure that your setup is ok on a fiddle, or perhaps get a decent fine tuning tail piece for your fiddle. If you have to lean on this strap on to do it, you just aren't doing your business right!The Intellitouches are not reliable at all if the battery runs down. Moreover, instead of using AAA, AA, or 9-volt batteries like most other tuners, batteries you can easily install and pick up in any store, these tuners use special batteries.I use tuners to check the intonation of my fiddle as I struggle to learn the instrument. I also use tuners to check the intonation of my slide playing on electric and acoustic guitar and on banjo. Any tuner with a dial is much easier for you to get a read, particularly while you are playing or practicing than these intellitouches.Of course, if you are either playing electric instruments or using a pickup on acoustic instruments, these tuners are useless.The basic 20 buck Korg Chromatic has all you will ever need in a tuner. If you have to tune up in the middle of music or other musicians tuning get a little clip on pickup to clip to your instrument's bridge.I have found that cheap no-name guitar/bass tuners have features these dont have like a setting to memorize alternate tunings. Moreover Korgs and most other dial tuners have calibrations for you to tune with added cents which may be useful for the classical violinist trying to tune even tempered.If you are interested in style points, particularly if you play bluegrass or old time music as I do, try the Gold Tone Bluegrass tuner that has all the dial functions plus settings for G banjo tuning, guitar tuning, and fiddle or mandolin tuning. | 0negative
|
Big Muff Bad A**
I needed a pedal that could put out. Big Muff does. This thing is awesome. Hooked it up to my fender half-stack and almost blew the door down. I like a lot of Sabbath and retro-metal so this was perfect. Also, using the pedal just for sustain is ridiculous. I tried timing how long a single note would last, but after 4 and a half minutes I got bored... | 1positive
|
Great Value
Works very, very well... although, it did not stand up to the teeth on my dog. Time to buy another one. | 1positive
|
Noisy
I got the LightSnake so I could record my keyboard into my computer. I got it to work fairly quickly with Adobe Audition, but found anything I recorded had a LOT of noise behind it...Well, at least too much noise for me. LightSnake blows. | 0negative
|
Defective Unit
Generally happy with this brand (I own many APC items). However, this particular unit had a defective plug that the phone line plugs into. Vanns, the reseller, would not replace or take the unit back as I did not notice the problem until a few days outside the 15 day return window. It was a very disappointing experience. | 0negative
|
May not be recognized
This product seems to work on some machines but not all. On an XP w/sp3, the system does not recognize the device and asks for the location of a device driver. Of course this is not available and SoundTech Tech claims that they do not know what device driver the cable uses. They also claim that they cannot find out what device driver is needed as they do not manufacture the Lightsnake, and they do not have authority to contact the OEM. After searching the Internet, it appears that I am not alone with this problem, but SoundTech actually told me to call Microsoft to find the device driver. Not much help here as Soundtech cannot tell me what device driver I should be looking for. Maybe the worst tech support I have experienced in my 30+ years in the IT industry! | 0negative
|
Exactly what I was hoping for!
I play a Martin DXM acoustic guitar and use a Dean Markley soundhole pickup. I just purchased a Fender Acoustasonic 100 amp and didn't feel like I was getting enough "drive" to the amp with my pickup. I received my Fishman G-II 3 days after I placed the order and couldn't be more pleased with the results. Now my 100 watt amplifier sounds like a 100 watt amplifier.Great results for a very reasonable price. | 1positive
|
The reencounter with the best Rock trio ever existed!
The marvellous idea of gather them was fortunately recorded digitally for the posterity and the new generations to come. Royal Albert Hall was the place where they played in May 2005.You will be able to watch how their emblematic battle songs like Crossroads, Toad, Sunshine of your love, Politician, Sitting on the top of the world and Badge were played with a freshness that really mocks about the fat than almost forty years had elapsed. Bruce in the bass, Baker with that fabulous solo in Toad or the living legend of the guitar Eric Clapton at their best, proving the quality and artistic conviction make fun of the time.What a great CD. For you it's a must-have. | 1positive
|
Complete piece of JUNK !
This product is a complete piece of junk. Not only did it not work on my Vista computer or my wife's iMac but also it doesn't have the features it claims on the box! I finally did get something to happen on a friends XP machine but in the end it screwed up my iPod. It told me that my iPod was damaged so I let it fix it. Well it fixed it all right, so good that the iPod had to be reformatted before it would play music again. Tech support is abysmal also, no answers from the emails I sent and the website just lists the product's requirements.My specific issues with this product:1) Can damage your iPod2) It says it can edit and combine music files. This is an absolute lie. There is no functionality for this.3) It does not work with the iPhone or iPod touch4) Does not seem to work at all on Vista or Mac5) Does not seem to work right on XPI previously purchased the first version of this product "Tune Transfer" from a bargain bin at CompUSA. When I got home it didn't work either but I thought it was because the software was old. That is why I bought this new version. Obviously not.After my bad experience I did some searching on Amazon and foundPD+Rescue for iPod Win/Mac. The reviews seemed generally pretty good so I purchased a copy from Amazon and after installation I can report that it seems to work very well on my Vista machine and on the iMac. It doesn't have the ability to edit sound files but it never claims that it can. It does work with the iPhone, iPod touch and the other iPods I tried. It also adds songs and playlists directly into iTunes (unlike Tune Tools) and has the ability to stop iTunes from erasing your iPod. Wish I had found PD+Rescue the first time.In summary please DO NOT BUY Tune Tools (or any other software from Valusoft in my opinion.) The software does not work, has features on the box that don't exist in the software at all and they have non-existent tech support. | 0negative
|
Excellent
Brigth Light. Very flexible and the batteries last very long. Good product. The clip itself is the batt comparment as well, and it fits almost everywhere. | 1positive
|
**Easy Park and Play**
This is all around one of the best capo's I have ever bought. I currently own 4 guitars 1 Taylor, 1 Fender, 1 Epiphone and a Gibson. So currently i own 4 capos, and by far this is the best one. It is very easy to "park" on the pegboard, and a sinch to take off and use. Only complaint is that the clear rubber piece on the bottom does tend to slip around a little, but nothing to big | 1positive
|
Great for tall players with long necks!
I was struggling with back pain from playing and nothing seemed to work. The pain was in my mid-upper back, between my shoulder blades. I am 6ft tall with a long neck and very broad shoulders. I tried 3 different shoulder rests- 2 types of kun and a bon musica. The kuns were to short, I even tried swapping the short leg with the long leg from my other kun so I would have 2 long legs, but it was still to short. The bon musica was a little higher, but it still didn't help. I put this chinrest on along with my kunand I felt the difference immediately. I no longer need 2 long legs on the rest and my back pain is a million times better. It still hurts from time to time, but only after a very long session and much of the pain is from me tensing while I play. This chinrest allows me to hold the violin without shrugging or bending my neck. I highly recommend this to anyone with a long neck, especially if you are having pain. | 1positive
|
Though it seems like a neat gizmo to have...don't do it.
I have learned a few things in playing over two decades. And the very first was to have a reverence and respect for your instrument and take care of it. Don't eat and drink sweets before a practice and regardless of what you did before you practiced, always clean after. Whether with a cotton cloth (i.e., bandana) or silk, swab it out.If possible, get an exterior carrying case...one of the over the shoulder soft ones with a pocket for pencils and cigarette rolling paper (i will explain) or a backpack case specifically to tote the flute and piccolo both...the point is...try to take the cloth that you are cleaning out your instrument with and do not keep it in the actual case with the flute. Because whatever moisture you absorbed with your cleaning cloth is going to some extent become reabsorbed into your pads.If the pads do begin sticking, take a cigarette rolling paper folded in two, put it under the pad that is sticking, and then press down firmly. While releasing *some* of the pressure, but keeping the key down, finesse (tug it ever so lightly) the paper out and viola. Usually that does the tricky. No more sticky key. | 0negative
|
Really not very good
If you want your amp to sound like a Tascam cassette 4-track from 1993, this is the pedal for you. | 0negative
|
Nice upgrade
A nice replacement for any cheap looking knob on your guitar.Worth the money.The black goes with any color. | 1positive
|
Nice chin rest
Very comfortable chin rest. I liked the mounting system. Very simple and very easy. Definitely worth a try. | 1positive
|
Not so easy
I have a few issues/problems:-m-audio on line registration does not seem to work.-i tried to call for tech support - was on the phone for more then 60 minutes - no answer.-was not able to successfully install fast truck on windows xp-m-audio nova mic does not work with fast truck | 0negative
|
Middle of the Road, Predictable and Economical
The Dominant strings sets the standard for synthetic violin strings, being one of the first to be marketed. It works well on many different types of violins since it is pretty decent, predictable and gives a middle of the road tone. When it is new, there is a slight metallic feel, but that goes away after it is stretched out. Some people like the metallic feel and insist on new Dominants. They do take a few days to settle in though and last about 2-3 months.They feel supple under the finger and are not high tension strings. They start out on the bright side with good overtones but then they go dull. The E string is just ordinary, and many people substitute a different E string (such as Pirastro Gold). In fact Dominant sells sets with just the G, D, and A. | 1positive
|
Fried my RC-3
This adaptor fried my Boss RC3 looper, I am not sure how but thankfully my rc3 was still under warranty and boss replaced it with a brand new one. They said the device was fried due to using a non Boss PSA adaptor. Be Careful !!! | 0negative
|
It Does the Job - But IT IS HUGE! BE Warned! OVERSIZED
I cannot express how over sized this pedal is - it's ridiculously big and it's unnecessary.if you are lacking space on your pedal board u may want to look elsewhere or retrofit the insides into a smaller housing as i will do.Again - please be aware of the dimensions - this thing is soooooooooooooo hugeit sounds good though - though it does rob tone | 1positive
|
rock and roll
This drum set is the best.I wanted a drum set and got one for agreat price.I can't tell you much fun it is. | 1positive
|
Awesome
Haven't played since high school, 30 years ago. Wanted a nice guitar to get back into it, but didn't want to spend a fortune. Read all the good review and bought the black version. So very glad I did, it arrived quickly, and it's wonderful. Highly recommended. | 1positive
|
Wow
In a word, wow. I have a Dell mini 9 running Ubuntu 9.10. Simply plugged it in. In sound preferences, there it is - the option to send the sound through the device. And is the sound fantastic! | 1positive
|
Best Tuner on the Market next to Peterson
This tuner is phenomenal. With its varying degrees of sensitivity, its historical temperaments and its sound production, this is hands down the best tuner I've ever used as an orchestral musician. | 1positive
|
Nightmare product
I bought this snow machine for a show that I was producing. The first one I received wouldn't pump the snow fluid to make snow and so I got a new one sent to me. The second one refused to communicate with the remote. This product is a giant piece of crap. I never saw either one function properly. There was no snow. BEWARE!! You will be disappointed. They should call it the Flurry of Disappointment Machine. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Trust me. It's horrible. Trust me. Don't do it. | 0negative
|
Good Stuff!
6 pairs of Theater Solution in-ceiling HD speakers throughout the house and patio, hooked up to 4 Apple Airport Express(s) and 4 of these powerful AudioSource Amp-100(s), all controlled by our iPads and iPhones. What you have now is an awesome, powerful, clean, crisp wireless multiple-zone household media system that will impress even the novas of audio geeks. No joke! These amps are inexpensive, sleek and simple yet have the clean crisp sound of the big boys. Add the energy saving auto-on feature and you can't go wrong now. Can you tell I'm happy with my system? You will too! | 1positive
|
Not all that great
This harmonica mic does not give you a Chicago style sound. I have tried it with many different amps and it has not made any type of connection with it. So, they probably sent me a defected cord. The cartridge inside of it was mass produced in Japan and is not any type of vintage. The blue paint and the Hohner symbol can come off way to easily. This is a VERY unconsistant mic. I have been at a performance before for a sound check, and I couldnt even use it because it doesnt work. I played on a Shure Green Bullet the other day and it was MUCH better. It really gave you that "dirty" sound. I would recomend the Green Bullet, but not the Blues Blaster. | 0negative
|
horrible buzz
I've had a lot of trouble finding a usable device to get a line-in for my laptop. This was my second try, and unfortunately it did not do the job despite my expectations from so many good reviews on amazon. Loud buzzing accompanies every recording. Maybe i'm doing something wrong, but for me this was not a good buy. | 0negative
|
Great Product
Thanks for the prompt and good service. These are a quality product and really enhance my Guitar and I am very happy with them Thanks !!! | 1positive
|