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Paiste mallet m3
the m3 was designed for smaller gong than the 32 inch paiste I also purchased... The ad read large paiste mallet without the m3 category, I will use the m3 and I need to order the m6 paiste mallet which is suggested by paiste... | 23 stars
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Good sticks!
My 5 and 3 year old son love these sticks. I worried that the blue paint would chip off but it has not and the stick are holding up well. | 34 stars
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Great Strings!
Strings have a great sound. Were easily installed and had minimal stretch.Hold pitch better than stock strings shipped with guitar | 45 stars
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This guitar bag is very well made and shows quality workmanship.
I'm very happy with the quality of this bag and the prompt delivery of the order. the music book/sheet pouch is well made and the bag should protect the instrument very efficiently. | 45 stars
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Great Value. Good Feel, Great Sound.
After trying this out in the store, and reading some reviews, I was worried that the 'clacking' of the keys/hammers might bother me. I went ahead and jumped the gun, and figured that at just over $400, it was a great value anyways.I have no regrets. After plugging it in, I found that the clacking was not an issue at all -- it's hardly noticeable. Maybe I got an updated release of the model with less clacking???,... or maybe it's just more noticeable in the store??? Not sure. Definitely less clacking than the CVK100? in-store at Target.Cons: The pedal is flimsy. The keys might be slightly heavy, but still smooth.Best Buy sells it for $600, but it comes with a stand with 3 built-in pedals in the stand(I wonder why I can't find this package anywhere else.), but I decided to go cheap with Amazon. They delivered it faster than I expected.EDIT: It's been over a year now of playing on this piano. Clacking does become more pronounced with use. But I still enjoy playing with this piano. Also, it's way more sensitive than a real piano -- hitting a key really softly on this piano will register, but it won't register hitting the key as softly on a real piano. So you may get spoiled with the ability to hit keys really softly on this piano. Transitioning to a real piano, you may end up missing some soft notes. But overal, I still really enjoy playing on this piano. Still a great value, would definitely buy again. | 45 stars
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Guitar tuner
For the money it's hard to beat. I bought two and compared them to each other. Their calibration to each other was close. | 34 stars
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Cheap Product
I purchased this product for my Niece. After two months of use, the item was barely playable. Her band teacher said this was one of the worse quality products she had ever seen. DO NOT BUY. | 01 star
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great microphone
This is actually a great microphoneNot just for its price but I really think it sounds like expensive microphonesWell, if your preamp and digital audio card aren't good, it may not sound greatI use this with M-audio Tampa channel strip and Tapco Link audio interfaceit produces a studio quality soundReally satisfied with this | 45 stars
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HARP? This is no harp...
You want a REAL harp, check out these websites (then come back to Amazon and see if it's cheaper!)The Harp Connection (East Coast USA - Salem, MA)Sylvia Woods Harp Center (West Coast USA)Melodie's Harp Shoppe (Southern USA - Houston)Virginia Harp Center (Virginia & NJ, USA)Camac Productions (France & USA)Lyon & Healy (Chicago, IL, USA)RHarp (Colorado, USA)A good student harp, 26s (26 strings) is great for beginning. The prices are always changing, but run approx. $1500.00 (Depending on your progress, you can get about 3-5 years out of these harps)I have a 'Merlin' R-Harp. Beautifully sound and woods, $3200.00.Another harp I have, the 'super/deluxe', custom made in France, Camac 'Athena', is $18,000.00 (you have to be a serious player to own one of these! Harps of this nature can run up to $45,000.00)Do NOT purchase a harp made in Pakistan, or other climes. In a matter of a year or so the harp will become warped and totally useless. This could be true of any harp, but these harps, built in different climates, do not play out well in the long run, when brought to the US. Also, stay away from a harp called a 'Harpsicle'. You think the 'Lap Harp' sounds tinny? Try a Harpsicle... no don't try a Harpsicle. | 01 star
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Terrible support
I would not recommend this product one bit. This product is packaged well and pretty, but that's where it ends. Support is lacking from Behringer. Literature for set up was nearly non-existent and ALL the software that came with the product was outdated. I could not get the microphone (input) to be heard by the person on the other phone. I had an extremely difficult time getting through to the company support staff for help. Once I finally got through, there were only empty promises that a representative would call me back for assistance. Money and time wasted. | 01 star
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Not at all bad!
This sustain pedal works very well with my new Yamaha portable keyboard. It is sturdy, durable, and precise. About my only complaint is that its anti-skid base is not quite as anti-skid as advertised, at least in the situations I use the pedal. On carpet rather than on tile, it probably would not-skid without a hitch. | 34 stars
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Worked perfectly!
I purchased an inexpensive violin and was very frustrated by slipping pegs. I read a comment that suggested the use of these drops so I gave them a try. They worked wonderfully. No more slipping and I can keep my $60 violin in tune. | 45 stars
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Vandoren Tenor Saxophone Reeds Strength 2 Box of 5
Very good reeds. I use them with Guardala MB II tenor sax mouthpiece and they provide an even sound in all ranges and feel comfortable for blowing and have good response. | 45 stars
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FINE instrument at reasonable cost
I am a classically trained amateur singer and musician, and bought my "64 Chromonica, 4 chromatic octaves, professional model (280C)", (indicating it has 4 complete octaves of chromatic scales starting from C one octave below "Middle C" up to so called "High C" which is two octaves above middle C), about 7 years ago.I'm going to talk with you about this particular model, and also the benefits as I see them, and hear them, of the harmonica.SIDENOTE: My favorite instrument by far is not a harmonica, it's a Bosendorfer Imperial 9 ft. 4 inch concert grand piano, which retails for north of $200,000 and can be bought used for about $125,000, although I did see a well used one from a NY musician-composer for 30 grand.Frankly, I just can't afford that piano. I can't afford the piano, nor the house or studio it takes to hold the piano and present its acoustics properly. I might be able to afford the tuning.The problem with piano, so you know, is that it is not reasonable to expect to play the exact same instrument with teachers and in performance all the time, and you are constantly performing on sub standard pianos. Unfortunately, after playing a Bosendorfer Imperial, all pianos are sub standard.It drives you nuts.So now we're back to the point...and the point is...here's where the harmonica really shines...the harmonica is really portable, you can play the exact same instrument in each performance, and you can really get connected to it and count on it being consistent.On to the next plus of harmonica.The problem with the sax is that it only plays one note at a time, and this means it is a so called melodic instrument (following a one note line melody) versus a harmonic instrument, (which can play multiple notes at the same time), which can create harmony.Not harmony to the standard of a piano, but better than a sax.This is a big plus, and means an accomplished musician can pull off a solo performance and make beautiful music all by themselves.In the hands of an amateur, a harmonica is tolerable.In the hands of someone like Tommy Reilly the instrument is incredibly beautiful.He learned to play in German prison camps in WWII, and his work is unparalleled.Now...about this particular harmonica.It is a good solid value harmonica, reasonably priced new and used, and the market has many new and used 280s for sale.It's a "workhorse", a good solid reliable performer.It was state of the art years ago, not so today. Hohner has some better models, but they cost double the price of a 280, and there are very few used super 64X's for sale.Plusses of the 280 are strong build quality and acceptable tone, it can be repaired almost indefinitely as all quality harmonicas can, and Hohner will rebuild them at the factory for about $175, replacing the brass plates and all new reeds, if they can't get the instrument back to new spec, they just give you a brand new one.The round holes on the mouthpiece (which can be unscrewed by 2 screws on either end facilitating easy cleaning...see WARNING below) are very comfortable to play, and with proper technique it will provide many tonal variations which are the stuff of which musical artistry is made.(WARNING: Don't drink pop or beer or eat anything before you play, and if you do drink, wash your mouth out with water before you play, and you'll have few problems with the instrument, they really don't need to be cleaned often, as a rule).On the downside, it is not as airtight as a 7584 Super 64X, which is their black pro model, at more than twice the price, with gold plated mouthpiece.They've also provided two reeds per note on the lower 2 octaves on the Super 64X so almost all orchestral players will be on this model.Stevie Wonder used to play a 280C, but he is not recognized as a harmonica great as much as a singing and composing great.But in many ways, the difference between what one can accomplish on a 280-C and a Super 64X is not in the harmonica, as much as it is the musician.In proper hands they'll both knock your socks off. The Super 64X is a bit easier to play, and a bit more nuanced, much better in the lower two octaves, and really better throughout.Both have stainless covers, the 64X's covers are just painted black, it is not polymer as some believe. This from the Hohner repair technician.I would say the 280 is a great instrument if you are moving forward to become a learned musician, if you are a pro go for the Super 64X.All chromatic orchestral harmonicas are prone to problems with the windsavers, so that's an element to consider. Windsavers are little plastic things which seal the reeds. You can repair them or send them in for repair.TO DEVELOP YOUR MUSICIANSHIP:I'd suggest you study the great saxophone players to really understand phrasing, or vocal greats, and get good at playing at various dynamic levels, or volume levels.How many different ways can you present the tune, can you decorate it a bit?You'll the creative options with harmonica to be unending, as far as your personal interpretation of a solo, or piece.Musicianship starts in the head, (in that your create tonally what you conceive mentally) so learn as much as you can from recordings and off the internet.I've found the more I learn, the more I am aware I don't know.Van Cliburn the pianist said that music was enough a lifetime, but that a lifetime was not enough for music. He meant that there is so much to learn.Do not continue to practice on a day when you are frustrated, develop the habit of playing sensitively and with joy. Make up fun exercises that challenge you.Build on a solid foundation of good technique and you'll go somewhere.Learn to read music and play with play along CD's and with your favorite recorded songs. Take it slow, it takes time but one day all comes together.Diana Krall learned jazz piano by this method, and when she became famous, set up performances of live performance with the musicians she's played along with on records and CD's at home.Accept your failures as the walk along the path of finding excellence, be tolerant of your mistakes and errors.Try not to be critical. One of my favorite band leaders told me, hey, play the other F#. I'd played an F natural, a nice gentle correction...the good ones are like that.Don't forget to learn to be silent too, you don't have to play all the time...enjoy a moment or two of silence, even with solos. Like skaters which stop their movements for a moment...then when they move again we enjoy it more.If you are enjoying your music...you have arrived at the most meaningful place in the world of music. | 34 stars
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Quick Callus Results
Very secure fit on the Gripmaster. Used with the light tension (blue) Gripmaster it was painful for the first few days, but I had noticeable calluses after two weeks and now after one month, they're quite significant (I can hardly feel the keys as I type this). I use mine a lot, while driving, walking and watching TV, and they have improved my guitar playing. | 45 stars
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Great Microphone
I love this product. It came fast, included extra shockmount line, shockmount, an adapter, the mic, instructions, and a very durable and protective case of easy transporting. The sound quality is great with the Art Tube Preamp(use mic cables, not 1/4" cables for Phantom Power), and I couldn't be happier with it. It even looks impressive. Although, I do have to say that online the product looks silver and shiny, when in reality it is this "off-silver" color. Almost a gold, but not quite. It's not bad or anything, just different. And frankly, the thing could be purple for all I care- as long as it produces great sound, that's all that matters. Great product, and extremely affordable. No complaints. | 45 stars
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the best of the best
Martin being the best Acoutic strings makes the sound of my new guitar even better. Great quality and the price was right! | 45 stars
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Good Clean Preamp
The Presonus Eureka is a good clean preamp. It has a sound that is very similar to their XMAX pres on the StudioLive Mixer and the Firestudio interfaces. The sound is calm even and not in your face. I recently got one to power my nylon string acoustic guitar through it's pick and it gives me a very even and warm sound. I used about 70% of the transformer coupling to knock down fret noise and give it more warmth. Compared to my Forcusrite ISA One this makes the sound a little dry, but it is a lot more realistic. The Focusrite gives it a "pumped" sound like it is running through an amp, but I am trying for a more delicate acoustic setting. Having used lots of Presonus gear, I think this is another good quality product that have a nice solid sound. I REALLY with it had more output considering it gives about half the signal that the Focusrite does. It also could use some more acurate metering. To record into my DAW I have to pretty much had to make the needle go way up into the red to get a hot signal. It is not clipping or distorting, but the VU meter should read better. I really feel like it is reading a number that is untrue to the output.Bottom line:This is a nice pre for DI instruments and mics. It gives you a clean, unaltered sound that works good for strings, voice and other delicate sources. It might be a little wimpy if you are a heavy metal screamer, but that is why we have options in preamps. | 45 stars
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Unbelievable deal - excellent product!!!
The quality and craftmenship of this flute and stand is fantastic! It creates a very haunting sound, as good as those notes played by Nakai. The instructional book is easy to follow and will teach you to play this traditional Native American flute in no time. This package is definately worth the price. Thank you Spirit Man! May the Great Spirit bless you! | 45 stars
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Easy to use, effective
Bought this amp to power my zone 2 outdoor speakers, does the job. Nothing that will power a raging party but solid to where you get quality power to your A set or B set of speakers. Highly recommend for those of you who need to power a simple set of speakers. | 34 stars
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Muy buenas cuerdas para bajo
El vendedor mandó las cuerdas muy rápido y en buenas condiciones. Son las mismas cuerdas que estaban anunciadas en Amazon y el precio fue muy bueno. Recomiendo estas cuerdas a los bajistas que están empezando porque son cuerdas de razonable grosor y resistencia. | 45 stars
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Love this!!!!
This is the best practice companion ever!!! I love it. My usual practice hours are 10 midnight to whenever my violin feels tired and this stops the noise perfectly. The best thing is that the sound is not distorted and your bridge isn't messed up. I unfortunately lost mine in a performance (another point- it's great for warm-ups before performances) and will be ordering 3 more.Great Job! and Great Product! | 45 stars
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Excellent general purpose microphone, not the best for blues harp
I purchased several of these a year ago for use in different locations. Their primary use has been with Pignose HOG-30 solid state amps and the currently bestselling On Stage microphone stand. A separate XLR cable was purchased, as was a XLR to 1/4 inch adapter. It also proved necessary to get an On Stage microphone holder with a 5/8 inch tap, since the holder that comes with this mike is too small for the On Stage stand. I am not using an impedance-matching transformer nor have I found one to be necessary; there is no discernible hum or signal loss feeding the signal from this mike (which has 1,000 ohms impedance) into the sort of amps I use.The mike has three uses: vocals, acoustic guitar, and harmonica (both diatonic and tremolo). As other reviewers have noted, the performance has been exceptionally clean and clear. The range as been more than adequate for its intended use. The addition of an on/off switch makes the use of the mike especially convenient, since it eliminates bending down to turn the amp on and off all the time (which can be quite a nuisance).If the mike has any shortcomings, it is as an accessory for blues harp. I didn't have his in mind when I purchased it, so it's not entirely fair to judge it on this basis. But I will be looking for a different mike to support that. The problem is that blues harpists need to cup their hands around both the mike and the harp, preferably without the stand being there. They also like a crunchy sound instead of a clear sound. This mike is clear and not crunchy, doesn't have the optimal bullet or ball shape, and is a bit on the heavy side (12 ounces) to be a good blues harp mike. As I said, this isn't really a fair critique, so I haven't marked the mike down. In other ways, it's an excellent mike.And I do appreciate that it's a cardioid mike rather than an omni, so it picks up what is in front of it and not everything else in the vicinity. This is useful for both practice and performances. And the mike's heft is an indication of its overall rugged construction. It's certainly more solid than the many Sennheiser headphones that I've destroyed.I hope some of this proves useful. | 45 stars
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Great Gadget
I bought this for my 13 year old brother and it works great. Its easy to use and it was a great deal. | 45 stars
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warm & rich - one of the best strings - you can't go wrong here
almost no break in time, warm, rich, loud, passionate - everything I want in a string is right here. Was afraid of thePirastro Evah Pirazzi 4/4 Violin String Set - Medium Gauge - Steel Ball-End Eset but may try them next to see what all the fuss is about. Makes such a HUGE difference in sound over cheaper strings, it's amazing. Gold E does tend to squeak - just play that E more confidently and you'll get rid of the squeak.JUST GET THEM! Especially if you have a semi-decent fiddle. You'll be so happy you did. | 45 stars
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Hercules guitar hanger GSP38WB A/G
Excellent quality. Delivery time fast as expected.Very practical storage (also for Fender strat neck) and easy wall removal (also @ angle)of the guitar.Arjen, The Netherlands | 34 stars
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not good for my oboe or tenor sax
well i bought this for the price and it held my alto and flute, but after a few days, the screw to secure the sax stand wouldn't work, so now it swings around everywhere, and im scared for it. i kept it, but i am about to buy a new one because: i switched to tenor sax and oboe, and the flute peg does stand out a few degrees, so i freak out about my oboe reed. also THE SAXOPHONE STAND'S BELL SUPPORT IS TOO SMALL AND IT WON'T FIT MY TENOR'S BELL ON IT! | 01 star
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Too many repairs
Fun rig when it works. I've owned it almost 2 years and am on the 3rd repair for Laser Assembly, which won't read. It tends to go out approximately every 6 months. I have to haul it to Dallas for repairs by Vocopro approved tech's. Getting tired of that, the expense and time out having to go back in several weeks to pick it up & $$$; it is a two hour drive one way.I would not recommend this Gig Master to anyone...bad quality from Vocopro. I will buy components next time from Numark or a another company. No more Vocopro products for me. | 12 stars
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Microsoft Plus Offers Great Options
This product was thoughtfully designed to take advantage of high resolution monitors and CPU's packed with high capacity processors. The graphics are stunning and the choices allow you to switch it around enough times to prevent overexposure from spoiling the enjoyment. It's relatively inexpensive and jazzes up your computer screen saver and desktop themes. | 45 stars
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Maudio AV40 speakres
I bought this pair of speakers based on prior reviews on the web. I am very satisfied with the quality of sound. It is crisp, though I like the base boost feature. I am not bothered by the fact that the power switch is on the back of the speakers. The speakers were easy to set up. I did not notice the hum that other reviewers noted. So far, after 1 week of owning them I am very happy. I don't have a long experience with these speakers, and I think that is much more important. However for the time being I am very satisfied with these speakers and the music that it plays from my computer and MP3 player. I agree that for the $, they sound better than some Bose speakers that are more expensive. | 45 stars
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A Very Nice Metronome
I bought this metronome for my daughter, to help her practice her songs on the piano. While the metronome has a simple interface, it is quite easy to use. It took all of a minute for my seven year old to figure out how to set the tempo (it actually took longer to explain what the tempo was).Pros: Clean interface, good volume control, ease of useCons: NoneRecommendations: I would recommend this to anyone in need of a metronome. | 45 stars
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Poor Range and Plenty of Static
I was really hoping that this product would perform well. It did not. I tested it inside and outside at various ranges. The maximum range I could get out of it was 60 ft. with plenty of static. After talking to a friend in the video business he told me that if I wanted a really good wireless mic I should buy a Sennheiser. Sennheiser runs on uhf, I was told, and that the possibility of interference was minimal. So as soon as I can afford a Senheiser I'll go to Ebay and try to find a used one. The built in mic on my Canon works better than the Azden... and with no static. | 01 star
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Very Suprising Results
I bought this mic thinking it would be a good cheap starter mic that I would replace as soon as I had the money. I couldn't believe how good it was. It has a good frequency response, and is an excellent mic. It boosts the frequency to bring out the best tones with hardly any EQ-ing.It worked great mounted on the camera as well, but it was a bit noisy because the mic is extremely sensitive to touch. This can be a problem if you buy cheap mic cables because if the connection is loose, then you're going to hear it!That was the biggest draw back to this mic. Even on my shock mount on the boom pole, it was more sensitive to touch than other mics I have used. It only took a little practice to get the hang of using it silently though.For the price, this is probably the best mic. I strongly suggest it as a money saver in the sound department. I never recommend buying cheap on sound, but I got really lucky buying this mic.It is perfect for wedding videographers because the high quality at a low cost, but if you're going to mount it to your camera, make sure you get a shock mount instead of using the included mic clips! | 34 stars
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Nice product GREAT deal.
So I originally orders one and the product came in with dents and scratches. I was disappointed because I had ordered a "new" bass guitar and the one I got wasn't so new looking. I requested an exchange the same day and the company got back to me the same day. I did not open my product until about 6:30pm, so the company had to of got back to me around closing time. (Witch is great because I know from experience that when doing a return/ exchange companies tend to ignore email and calls sent that close to closing time.) The person who send me the emails was very courteous and professional. I was asked to send in pictures of the product if possible. I was able to send in some pictures to the company and they were very good and also got back to me that same day as well. They actually told me to KEEP the messed up bass guitar and they WOULD send me another NEW one! Well they did just that. The shipping on the original guitar was good but the second one was GREAT! I got in about two or three days after I ordered it. The first one took about two weeks to arrive. (Which was on time because my order said three weeks at the longest expected arrival date.) I believe that when the second bass guitar arrived they literally looked through ALL of the other bass guitars in that color and sent me the best looking one! The color I ordered was exactly as displayed on the order page! (I cant tell you how many times I have chosen a custom color and it has come in and looked different than displayed on the website.)The guitar sound GREAT! I am a beginner to the bass but not the guitar. I have always loved bass and though true that this particular guitar wound not be used by rock legend Rock Vandamn it is great for learners and beginners. I am also a solo guitarist rocker just like P!nk! I do record my own songs and only use my bass guitar and no other instruments; so all you hear is my singing and the bass. Well it sounds great and I am very happy and satisfied with this bass guitar! I would definitely recommend this bass guitar and other Barcelona instruments to other people. | 34 stars
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Awesome!
This was a great buy for my son and he loved that you can stick this on the wall. I had no idea when I bought it, so that was a plus! And it also came with a pick inside.. | 45 stars
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Two sticks that you bang together
What can I say about two sticks that you bang together? These claves sound good and have a good feel to them. The natural finish is nice to look at. They definitely feel solid, so I am not worried about them breaking. They do the job and I am happy. | 45 stars
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Excellent!!!
Today I received this beautiful darbuka, came with its carrying pouch, a spare head and a wrench to tune. The sound is strong and consistent, I'm very happy with this purchase, I definitely recommend it, unlike Tycoon Percussion bongos were a disaster can see my review on that product, so if you want to buy this darbuka no mistake this bellizima , all ... not that it is bad, but the head is pretty thin, but I think what matters is the sound. came exactly as was shown in the amazon. | 45 stars
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wow
this guitar stands above the rest. it has an amazing clear sound andd works with any size amp! | 45 stars
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Floating Bridge
For the revewer not satisfied with the lack of glue on the bridge, many stringed instruments have floating bridges: archtop guitars, banjos, violins, and... and... | 34 stars
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Music stores are better.
I tried ordering this from Amazon on a whim as the music stores are on the butt-end of town from where I live. I have enjoyed Jones reeds in the past, so thought I'd give ordering off the web a try. I ordered two - one worked great, and the other is leaky and sounds awful. They also took a couple of weeks to ship. In the end, the convenience factor wasn't all that convenient, and I'm going back to ordering in the store where I can see the product before purchasing. | 12 stars
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Great Product
I had bought one months ago for my banjo and it was so great that my girlfriend wanted one for her guitar so I hooked her up. They are the perfect stands, i beleive they are better quality then the highdollar name brand. | 45 stars
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Only for the Looks
I bought this product to play on Rock Band 3. Now, I'm not a real drummer, so I don't use this for my full potential. However, after about 30 minutes of playing on Expert, one of the legs bent and I fell over. I attempted to force the bent leg into place, and continued playing. After about 15 minutes of playing, it bent again. This is not a quality product. | 01 star
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Great product! Great quality!
We used this for a 76 Key Casio WK 1630 and it fits perfectly.This bag is the BEST quality bag in the price range. Stitching is done well. Easy to open and close when loading the keyboard. The extra outer zipper pocket is roomy enough for music folders or an ipad and the additional outer zipper pocket can hold even more necessities like a pedal or plugs. The strap is well sewn and rests on the shoulder comfortably. The padding is not much more than a piece of foam but it is throughout the entire bag and for a soft case it provides all the protection you'd expect. | 45 stars
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Great Idea, Terrible product.
If something looks to good to be true, it probably is. I was very excited when I bought this item, being into recording using programs such as cubase 4, hypersonic and protoolz etc. I thought this would be a welcome edition to use along side my midi keyboard.Boy was I disappointed, the compatibility with this little item is terrible, whether you have a Mac, windows Xp windows Vista, it doesn't matter, it's more of a hassle than its worth. You can not get it to work properly on Cubase using a top of the line mac, even after trying to install the asio drivers countless times. I have also had to reinstall the drivers and restart my computer every time I wanted to use the software it comes with on my Desktop computer.It just is not worth the money or time, wait a bit for something more polished, I'm sure in a few months there will be one out there 10x more efficient than this.2 stars was being generous. | 12 stars
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A must-have...
Schallers are the first thing to go on my new guitars.I just picked up a new Yamaha RBX374 bass, and I can tell you that the screws are a pretty much exact fit...almost identical to the OEM screws...so there's no need to shim the whole with toothpicks and wood glue. But that process is super easy to do if the Schaller screws are too small for your guitar's holes, and only takes a second. No need to buy bigger screws and drill out the button! I'm not sure why anyone would do that?? Just cut some tiny shims off of a toothpick or matchstick, put them in the hole with a couple of drops of wood glue, and install the Schaller screw/button. It will be solid as a rock.If your hardware isn't really "black" but actually the dark mirror-like black chrome, as it is on the black-body Yamaha RBX374, you might want to try the Schaller "Ruthenium" color locks, since they will match better. The locks in this listing "black chrome" are just plain black...and do not match the hardware on the RBX374. Check out Schaller's website for a complete listing of colors now available...most of which don't seem to be available on Amazon. | 45 stars
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Aguja del Pickup
La prueba que le he realizado hasta ahora ha demostrado tener una calidad magnífica en la reproducción del sonido contenido en los viejos acetatos que parecen ponerse nuevamente de moda para evitar la piratería/ | 45 stars
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didnt work at all, correction works after getting right polarity converter!
Hooked this thing up, the thing passed gas, never worked again. tried battery, and adapter, nothing and I was really looking forward to a fuzz effect to play with..... what a heart break.... still have the thing after 9 mths, hoping it might work someday...(correction works but still should let you know in no uncertain terms to use an abnormal converter for it.!) | 12 stars
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The Seymour Duncan STHR-1b Hot Rails Pickup for Telecasters
The Fender telecaster has to be one of the most moded guitars in the history of the instrument. The bolt on design and front loaded electronics make the Tele an easy target for guitar tweakers. Countless guitar stores have tons of options for hardware, plates, and knobs. With all of these choice available one of the most difficult options to change on the Telecaster are the pickups.The Tele pickup has a unique 3-screw design. This makes mounting almost any pickup not designed for the Telecaster almost impossible without some serious modifications. To add a standard humbucker to your beloved Telecaster, you will need to buy a new bridge and route the body. That is until now.Seymour Duncan has a ton of great options for Telecaster players ranging from classic Broadcaster pickups to high output rockers. Today we are going to review Seymour Duncan's STHR-1b Hot Rails pickup.One thing I love about the STHR-1b is the rails. Rails give me clear articulation when bending notes pole placement is not an issue. What I love best about the STHR-1b is the searing output. The Hot Rails has a deep mid-range throaty bark to it that allows me to cut through the mix.Yet another great aspect of this pick up is the four-conductor cable. Depending on taste and style, you can wire the STHR-1b with a multitude of options. In my application, I kept it simple with a single coil split switch. Running on a single coil the STHR-1b sounds great. There is still plenty of mid range in the punch but the tone gets a bit cooler and rounder. When breaking up the signal a bit with a line booster I conjure up a nod to Jimmy Page's early Led Zeppelin recordings.With both coils on and my Marshall's gain cranked, I am ready to play anything from Metallica to Five Finger Death Punch.Shredding with this pickup is also a dream. The response and the harmonics are sweet, fast runs are clear with perfect elocution. The sustain seems to go on forever with a response that feels like a high-end sports car flying around a tight corner.The Hot Rails has a street price of around $80 making it an painless upgrade to your Telecaster. | 45 stars
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Smokey Amp
This thing is awesome. Never imagined so much sound can come out of such a small thing. I take this when I travel with one of my guitars. It is perfect when practicing somewhere in the house or hotel room etc... | 45 stars
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Simon & Garfunkle alone are worth the price of admission
This concert brings together some of the greats of rock & roll in combinations you may never have expected. Aretha Fanklin doing "Chain of Fools" with Annie Lennox, Bonnie Raitt singing trio with Graham Nash and David Crosby. Nash and Crosby can still harmonize with the best of them, although Stephen Stills had to take all of his solos down about a fourth. But the highlight by far is the three-song set by Simon & Garfunkle. They opened with "The Sound of Silence", then did "The Boxer", and finished with "Bridge Over Trouble Water". By the third song with old baby boomer was weeping openly. I've only watched the first disc so far, and I can't wait to see Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and Mick Jagger. What a fabulous DVD! | 45 stars
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Serves the purpose and more!
When I bought this music stand, I was looking for something I could take along, very compact, easy to put together and easily back in the case when finished. It does all of that, but to my surprise, it is also very sturdy and stable, and very well made. It is inexpensive, but don't let that throw off, this is a very good music stand. | 45 stars
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Proud to say I have one on each of my 8 guitars
Every guitar I've ever cared about has had this strap on it. I must've bought about 10 of these over my lifetime, and I don't regret it even in the slightest. | 45 stars
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Great quality item, but has a buzz.
I was really impressed with this product when I got it. The quality is so much better than I expected. This is not the type of cable that will easily break. It is plug and play for Mac, and has a CD for Windows-based machines.Unfortunately, when I use it with my Mac, I get some serious buzz in the background - so much so that I stopped recording with it. I am not sure what the problem is, but the buzz is loud enough to be annoying.Good quality cable if you want to give it a shot. The buzz could be how it talks to my computer and you may not have the same problem. It could also be my mic. | 23 stars
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Gig Tray Works, But Requires Modification
This is the only gig tray I've seen. It is heavy, solid, and has a non-slip soft rubber mat inside the tray, which is great. The hanging 'hook' thing is kind of cheesy in design, especially in the way it is attached. Not all that secure for hanging things.The idea is the tray will be clamped onto a mic, or other stand, but we machined and attached a plate onto the bottom that would allow it to be screwed onto a beefy mic stand adapted for this use alone. Much more stable. If you used the clamp as designed, this tray is heavy enough to make it probable you would crush your mic stand to some degree before you stepped back and watched it tipped over.Bottom line is it is solid, but requires rethinking how to set it up for secure use. | 34 stars
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Nice Mic, Multi Use
I purchased the Sony ECM-DS70P for use with a Sony MiniDisc, but I've also succesfully used it with Apple desktops and laptops using Griffin's iMic USB interface. Great for recording remotely with an iBook and editing on the spot! | 45 stars
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You might not get what you expect
I got three of these. Two MY320s and an MY325. The only theoretical difference is the diameter -- the 320 being smaller diameter for pencil condensers, the 325 fitting dynamic vocal mics.The products all came attached to an On Stage Stands cardboard display card, but they weren't all the same. The 325 and one of the 320s had "On Stage Stands" embossed on the side, and were of a different material. The rubber on the shock mount is a little stiffer, and the shock mount is molded directly to the mic holder.The third unit is NOT labeled "On Stage Stands" and has the old style shock mount, which seems to do a better job of isolating the clip from the mic stand. Additionally, the material is more matte and grips the mic better. The harder, shinier material on the units labeled "On Stage Stands" doesn't hold the mics as nicely. Hanging a mic vertically in the 325 with the harder, more slippery, rubber can result in the mic slipping out, especially considering that most vocal mics are tapered so they are more slender at the plug end.They should work adequately, though I'll have to put some grippy tape around any vocal mics I use with a shiny "On Stage Stands" labeled clips. | 23 stars
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Lightest Guage Silk and Steel I've found
I do like the warm sound of these compared toD'Addario Silk & Steel EJ40 Custom Nylon Acoustic Guitar Strings. These are just a bit smaller, too, so it helps with playing a lot of lead on acoustic. Initially, I didn't like the feel of the strings. It was almost like they were coated, kind of sticky feeling. But that does wear off with some useage. After one cycle of these strings I went back to the EJ40 as an experiment. And they felt so much harder to play and sounded much brighter, which for me isn't a good thing. 4 1/2 due to aforementioned sticky feeling! | 45 stars
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Works fine.
Works fine. No complaints. Sometimes very hard to get on but that might be my weak hands. | 45 stars
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DDM Death Metal Analog Distortion Pedal
This guitar pedal is a very fine piece of work! I couldnt be more satisfied with something like this, its a great pedal for anybody who likes metal ROCK ON DUDES!! | 45 stars
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Good price and functional
I have been using this as a DJ interface for 3-4 years now. I originally purchased for recording. It worked ok for both. Go to M-Audio site every once in a while to update drivers. ect. | 34 stars
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It fits MXL mics
I bought this shock mount to fit my MXL V67G since the shock mount MXL sells for it is utter garbage. I have no experience using it with an actual Samson mic.It is not a direct fit, a little modification is needed. Basically take a screw driver and pry off the locking ring. Use the locking ring that came with the MXL, and you are good.For the price I am very happy and its good to see that Samson can help MXL pick up the slack. | 34 stars
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GREAT COMBINATION
What a great idea to put all the tools you need to change strings and make adjustments in one handy case I own many guitars and play out often and find this item to be very handy. I highly reccomend it to all players. The Vinman | 34 stars
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Sustain Pedal for Casio CTK-700
I am extremely happy with this pedal and it makes all the difference in the sounds of the Casio Keyboard that I have. I would definitely recommend investing in this more solid and stable pedal; it is extremely comfortable to use. | 45 stars
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Great set up
I purchased this for my son, who is 10. He has an acoustic guitar, but wanted to move on to the electric. I had looked at the Fender guitars that were being offered as a kit. The price tag was a tad bit too high for me (we bought this on sale for $100).Shipping was fast, the product came in a brown box, well packaged. The tuner is junk. We had to do some adjustments right out of the box, but not really a big deal. The high E strings continually were breaking, so we upgraded to Ernie Ball Super Slinky strings and we have not had a problem since. The sound is nice. The amp is a perfect size for having in a home (it is still too loud for me sometimes).This is a great guitar package for a kid. He can ding it, drop it and do whatever and as a parent feel better knowing that I didn't shell out 200+. | 45 stars
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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. | 34 stars
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Very nice for home studio recording.
I use this with a PreSonus TubePre Preamp feeding into a Fostex MR-8 digital mixer/recorder. Excellent condenser quality. I've also used the Sure SM58 dynamic mic for home studio recording but prefer the Nady SCM-900 and use it for > 90% of my projects. No problems with 1 year of use. | 45 stars
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guitar is good, , ZZounds is bad.
The guitar arrived inside the Epiphone pr5 case. The order arrived on time however ZZounds missed some items that should have been included but were missing. It looks like a returned item from another customer because none of the associated new product items were included.missing items:PR5-E instruction book1/4 in TS cableEpiphone guarantee cardEpiphone sticker.Epiphone guitar strap and picksEpiphone posterI need it to know about the right way to care for the guitar and what strings to use and how the controls work. How could they ship it with out an instruction book??After replacing 3 sets of batteries with none of them working; Ok now I know why it was returned by the previous customer. The tuner is defective.Luckily I was able to fix it with needle nose pliers. I removed the plastic battery shield that was stuck deep in the battery compartment. The factory puts the plastic shield in so the batteries do not go dead since there is no "off" button on the tuner. This clear plastic shield had become lodged deep in the compartment and would prevent any battery from working. After I pulled it out with the needle nose pliers then the batteries worked ok. Now finally I have a working guitar. but still ZZounds has all my missing items. Do not do business with them because they are petty cheaters that sell returned defective stock as new. | 34 stars
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Overall, a great buy
I bought this product during my Freshman year of college, while I was living in the dorms for the first time. After getting it, it finally allowed me to practice in my room instead of having to find a practice room in some dank basement so I wouldn't disturb others. Although I haven't messed around too much with the effects processing, what I did use it for sounded very good, I'm just to lazy to plug it in. It works well with Jamey Aebersold play-a-longs, if you are into jazz.The only major problem I have with it is the backpressure, which as another review says, is more than advertised.Overall, I think the Yamaha Silent Brass Mute for Trumpet is a great buy for any trumpet player. | 34 stars
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Good Picks, No Color Choice :(
These picks work well, the star hole keeps them from slipping if you have sweaty hands.My only disappointment is that no where does it say you only get one color, from the picture it seems as if you get 6 different colors x2 for 12 picks total, instead I received 24 yellow picks (bought 2 packs)I ass/u/me'd that according to the picture I would get 6x2 different colors o_0 | 34 stars
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Deep In The Jungle Joe Scruggs
Excellent CD!! The matching video is great! Songs YOU can listen to and not get a migraine!!! The video is my kid's favorite!! (Ages 3&6 ) | 45 stars
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low end power but sounds good.
I have this amp hooked up to a Onkyo 809 receiver using my center channel out, with Y adapter, media bridge cable, to a Bic America PL-28 center (most efficient center on earth to me at 98db Sen. at 1w/M) and I'm pretty sure this think is pushing about 70watts rms to it in bridged mono mode. My normal calibration set that center at -8 and when I set it to -4 it would get really loud. With this amplifier turned all the way up, my receiver sets it at -12, with the amplifier at 1/2 I have to set my center at +8 to get the sound my receiver does by itself at -4. Now the onkyo 809 is 135w x2 channels, but at -10db under reference, running 7.1 it probably only puts 50-70watts to my center by itself.Also there is a pop when turning off this amp, I don't want to use the "auto on" because I don't want to leave anything on in my theater room.Now on the plus side, adding this to take the "powering the center" load off my receiver actually made my surrounds push fuller and louder because that's one less speaker the receiver has to power.So long story short, run this thru a pre-amp equalizer then the amp, or dont expect it to drive you speakers at 150watts in mono mode unless that really means 4ohm mono.I would use this for my Klipsch bookshelf speakers, but my Onkyo 509 doesn't have preamp outs.For under 100 bucks Id say 4 stars I guess.Oh forgot to add, the center sounds good with this amp, but sounded good anyway so at least its transparent with no distortion, even all the way up.This would be for some rca's hooked up to an ipod or maybe as my zone 2 drivers in a kitchen but I don't see this being loud enough to push outside speakers, even the ones I use at over 96db sensitivity. | 34 stars
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Nice lil amp
Cute as a bug but the neighbors have said to turn it down so it rages.I like the clean tone. I like the bluesy tone when I crank the volume to 12 o'clock and the gain to 8 o'clock with the neck pickup on my Strats.I like it.My only wish is that it should have some crashing REVERB and/or Slap Echo to make it more authentic for the era the amp was originally created in. | 34 stars
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Mighty Bright Duet Music Stand Light
I was somewhat disappointed that this light wasn't brighter. I like the way it clips to the stand and has duel lights, but they aren't bright enough for playing at night outdoors. They were better than no lights, but disappointing. Maybe a bigger bulb would help. | 23 stars
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Hate It!
This tuner is an unrealistic choice for professionals.In real gig / dark invirons, this tuner is hard to see which is a deal breaker for me. Also, changing the battery requires that you first unscrew one of the 3 mini screws on the back of the unit - another deal breaker as this takes an unrealistic amount of time and requires a specialized tool. | 12 stars
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Beautiful
Arrived in only a few days, the chin rest is very well made. The bracket is solid and operates smoothly. The cork pads are full and well placed. The wood is smooth and has a beautiful grain. My daughter loves it even though the color is very dark and does not match the other rosewood pieces on her viola.This style of chin rest was recommended by her orchestra teacher and did improve her hold on the instrument. | 34 stars
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Meini Nino energy chimes small
I like the price but it sounds a litty tinney. I am using it to start class and get everyone's attention. So it works fine for that. | 12 stars
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Best Wall Hanger for Guitar...Great Price
I have 5 of these that each hold a guitar and have had no problems with them marking the neck or failing on me. | 45 stars
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Blue Juice
This is very good valve oil. Not only does it lubricate your valves, but helps to keep them clean too. Just remember to lube your valves every day and they will stay like new, much longer.Jeff G | 45 stars
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Best acoustic SOUND under $1000
Bought my Taylor 110 in Spring of 2009. Played all the high-end acoustics in Guitar Center (about 30 guitars) and this one beat the pants off some of the $2,000 guitars. Nothing in the $600 price range even comes close. A distant second was the $300 Yamaha, which would be a great guitar for beginners. The Taylor 110 is a no-frills sound machine that plays like butter. Balanced Sound literally LEAPS out of the sound hole and fills up a room. Played in my kitchen with hard wood floors, the guitar gives off a studio-like volume level. This guitar is all about sound and playability; it is certainly a product that will get you hooked on the Taylor line.My tuners are not labeled/engraved/marked either (as another reviewer mentioned, but the guitar stays in tune very well if you play it often.Note: To get the good sound, you simply must string it with the Taylor recommended Elixir Nanowebs, medium. Yes, they are $12 strings, but they are worth it. | 45 stars
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Don't be fooled this is not the complete series!
After purchasing this dvd set I noticed its missing the first episodes and the final battle, I don't understand how they could release this under false pretenses the box says THE COMPLETE SERIES but where is the Mini Series and the Final Battle? This Is just a Lame TV Show if you have never seen V your gonna watch this series wondering what your watching whats going on because nothing is exsplained without the first few episodes you feel like your thrown in this world that doesn't make sense and yes the series makes no sense if you can't watch the first episodes, I would not recommend this because its a true rip off It should Never have been Labeled THE COMPLETE SERIES this was made in an Attempt to fool the consumer into purchasing a horrible tv series or Spin off of the original, i feel like I have been ripped off. If I could give this 0 Stars I would | 01 star
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guitars love Elixar
Turned on to this product by a friend who just happens to be a regional and national champion picker (guitar/banjo-not junk)...take his advise! | 45 stars
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Sturdy, Holds a Lot of Music, Looks Great
I love this music stand. The reason I bought this was because previously I had been using a fold-up portable one, and one of the sides fell, causing my tuner to fall to the ground and break. I love how sturdy this stand is and how many books I can leave on it at once! It also looks very professional, which is great for any music teacher. To adjust to height, you just need to pull/push down. It's so easy.The assembly was fairly easy with only a screwdriver and perhaps a pair of pliers needed. Although it didn't come with any instructions, I was able to figure it out. | 45 stars
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Safe choice for beginners
I am an intermediate adult saxophone student, and started studying with a rental Yamaha YTS23 tenor saxYamaha YTS23 Tenor Saxophonethat came with a 4C mouthpiece. Suffice it to say, your mouthpiece has more to do with how your sax sounds that the horn itself! For the beginning student, it is difficult to try out mouthpieces unless you have a local music store that will allow you to test-drive different ones. If you or your student gets a chance to test-drive multiple mouthpieces, you will see that this is true. By the time I purchased my own horn, I had the chance to try out 6-8 several different mouthpieces and selected a different brand that worked better for me, but I am sure I will get other mouthpieces as I evolve as a player. Whether you use it for a short time, or keep it forever, the 4C is a good basic mouthpiece that worked for me and is a heck of a bargain for $20. | 34 stars
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Does the job
I needed a new power adapter to convert my Yamaha keyboard from UK to US use. This does the job! | 45 stars
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Good in name only
Seymour Duncan is known for making decent pick-ups for guitars, but this is not one of them. It may be hum-canceling, but it also extremely low, when it comes to output, and I experienced a lot of self-noise in the pick-up.I have used it two different ways, both with the intention of recording acoustic guitar:First I tried plugging it into a small tube-amplifier, which in turn was mic'ed up. There was no hum from the guitar, but the hiss of white noise made it completely useless. I ended up just putting the mic from the amp in front of the guitar instead.Second, I tried plugging the Seymour Duncan straight into my pre-amp/recording setup. Again the noise was unbearable, and I ended up setting up another mic and playing in front of that.In other words, I would not recommend this pick-up, if you intend to record acoustic guitar. It may be alright for live purposes, but be aware that its output is fairly low. | 12 stars
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Counterintuitive, interesting pick
It's hard to really review a pick in much the same way it's difficult to review a shoe, but I'll give it a shot since no one else has.First thing: this photo is misleading; the pick is really just a thin punched-out piece of sheetmetal, beryllium copper as you already know, and there are three punched out slots like you see here to improve grip (they do). The "ICE PIX" logo is stamped in like you see here, but not deeply. The stamping does, however, keep the pick from being totally flat and that puts a stiffness bias on it that you may or may not like; you may develop a preference for having a certain side facing up according to taste.But perhaps the most striking thing about this pick is that while it is quite flexible, it is very stiff for how thin it is. It's much stiffer than a Snarling Dogs 0.53mm Brain pick that is about twice as thick as this one, and while the Brain pick makes a distinct snap off of the strings and makes quite a din all by itself when furiously strumming, the Ice Pix engages strings very softly and not in a metallic way, almost like an india rubber pick would EXCEPT if you go at the wound strings at an angle...if you do that, you will get a distinctly unusual attack which may or may not be what you're looking for. If your technique is very clean and your pick always lands on the strings parallel to them, you'll feel that same softness from string to string. But if you came up slicing at the strings with the pick at an angle, the wound strings will produce an attack that starts with a quick little shriek.Another thing about this pick that you might find unusual is that its mass and its thermal characteristics are such that it's not cold. That and its medium-satin finish makes it feel very much like plastic.So I would say that you might be interested in this pick if you are a screamo headbanger who wants gnarly "chunk-chunk" noises or a neat/speed freak who likes high picking-hand precision with a soft yet stiff pick feel. | 34 stars
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Great Guitar for the money
Just got this guitar delivered a hour ago. I'm a professional Bassist been playing for over 30 years. Bass is my main axe. I was looking for a decent guitar mainly for writing. I'm very pleased with this purchase. Nice sounding comfortable to play very nice finish. I'm sure it's gig worthy although I wont be doing gigs with it. But as a writing tool and for a beginner this axe is a good buy IMHO. | 45 stars
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Good
mmmm. Not the best bench in the world, but it does his work. Compact and easy to put away. No assemble at all. | 23 stars
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unimpressed
I bought this violin because I was considering learning to play. I have never played a classical stringed instrument before but I have played guitar for years now. After assembling the violin I was barely able to produce any sound. This was because the sound peg was lose and freely moving around inside the body. After buying a hemostat at a local hardware store I was able to re-position the sound peg. The sound quality improved slightly after doing this although the violin does not stay in tune. I highly recommend buying this violin as a prop or if you will be preforming primarily for the deaf. | 01 star
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Great Price, but Stinky
This endpin rest does the job great. It holds my cello endpin completely still when I am on carpet, wood, or linoleum. The value for this product cannot be beat!However, when I opened the package for the first time, I was blown back by how stinky the rubber was. Everyone in the room immediately complained. So I put it outside for a couple days and then brought it back inside and it was fine. | 45 stars
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Good price, not a great show
I should have done much more research with I was told this was a great show and I should purchase it for my father. It ended up being something that he liked, but he didn't love. Thankfully, its the whole set, so he has a chance to watch it from start to finish. I would not pay full price to own this collection, but I'm please with the price I paid. The DVD is good quality and came in a boxed set. | 34 stars
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Penetrating E string with a solid core
This e string has a penetrating sharp sound that will add a lot of power to your violin at top end. It feels solid also, and does not give a wimpy shrill sound, but rather a brilliant and focused sound, all the way up the fingerboard. Because of its volume, I usually swap the string in for a performance and then take it out in favor of the expressive Hill e string for practice. | 34 stars
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Didn't last
Looks cool but lasted for only 6 months of moderate non gigging use. I couldn't tell any difference on sound. I haven't contacted Hosa and don't intend to as this was a $15 cable. | 12 stars
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good for keyboard
It is good to carry a 76 key keyboard. Looks durable only I think it will be better if it has a separate bag for the book holder.shipping in a big box, which is good to keep the shape of the bag. | 34 stars
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cable time
thought all cables were created the same....now so monster is the best I have ever used | 45 stars
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Best of All Worlds, Better than Elixir or Cleartone
When I first started playing coated strings, it was because Elixirs were on a new guitar I'd bought. After trying several other brands and thicknesses, I ended up going back to what the factory had selected, and that gave me the sound I liked so well when I bought the instrument in the first place. Then I bought another guitar from the same manufacturer, and it had EXPs on it. Sure enough, better, more natural sound. (I'd name the guitar maker, but this is about strings.) Tried Cleartones on the instrument. No thanks. Took 'em right back off again, (and not for the first time; no Cleartones for me, thanks.) The EXPs, though... Top notch! Now maybe they'll make Custom Lights like Elixir does?Having tried a LOT of strings over the past 40 years of playing,these are my favorite by far. | 45 stars
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Super quality mic!
Well worth the money. It's stereo, which most mics like this aren't. Sound quality is good and it uses a AA battery. The battery is easy to take out and put in if you don't use the mic regularly. I like it and use it regularly to video interviews and comments from folks. | 45 stars
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Best I've come across so far.
easy to control, highly visible screen and pendulum, and very loud upper end to be heard over amp. In short, it's well thought out and does the job better than any of the hybrid tuner/metronome rigs I tried. Highly recommended. | 45 stars
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Works Well
I purchased one of these stands to hold a rather bulky kick-drum mic. And it does the job well. I purchased two more to use as general-purpose stands. They are a little bulky for the small band spaces I'm used to, but they are secure and flexible enough to reach almost any drum, cymbal or amp. | 45 stars
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Way too expensive for what is delivered.
The only reason I can see to purchase the silent brass system is if you have to play in a noisy environment where you have trouble hearing yourself. Then it makes sense to have the pick and ear phones. Otherwise, don't bother.The silent brass system ($119) is not silent. It is slightly quieter than a Harmon mute ($30), has more back pressure and weighs more. If you are in a room by yourself, you don't need the silent brass system. Use a cup mute or Harmon mute and save the money. | 12 stars
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