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I'm sure these are wonderful.
I finally got these in today and was so happy. Then I find out do they not come with any of the cables required to hook them up, they also require external amplification, neither of these facts appear to be listed anywhere in the product description. I lost my job two days after ordering these. I cant buy what I need to use them. Think I might commit suicide. Seems like a good plan. Thanks alesis! you have a death on your hands. | 34 stars
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Great first guitar for kids
We bought this guitar for my then 5-year-old daughter after she'd repeatedly asked for a guitar about a year. When we realized we could get this "real" guitar for around the same price as a noisy toy guitar, we opted for this one. She takes lessons with it and it's the perfect size for her small frame. It looks as if she won't outgrow it for a few more years. The strings are easy to tune using a battery-operated tuning tool and they stay tuned relatively well. I asked her teacher if it was an appropriate guitar for my daughter to be learning on and he said it was. | 45 stars
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Do not waste your money
I have used Roxio CD creator 5 for the past year and was very pleased with it. When my husband and I decided to reload our OS I figured we'd try the next step up. What a mistake! Version 6 takes forever to install, caused my pc to take forever to perform restarts, and won't even open. After uninstalling and reinstalling I still had the same problem. I plan on demanding my money back from Roxio and sticking to good old version 5. I definitely do not recommend this product. I only wish I had read the reviews here at Amazon and on Roxio's own website before wasting my time on this software. | 01 star
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Good value for the money
This plastic clarinet is well-made, attractive-looking, and has good tone and intonation. It is an excellent choice for a beginner, or for someone who needs a good plastic clarinet for marching band. (You should never take a wooden clarinet on the field!) I play tested this horn against my $3000 Yamaha Custom pro clarinet, and while it's resonance--especially in the chalumeau register--is no match for the Custom, at barely 1/10 the price, it's an amazingly good instrument, and a drop-dead bargain.The key-work is rigid and has no side play, and a close inspection suggests apparent good quality in manufacturing and assembly. The plating is smooth and shiny, and the plastic body has a pleasing matte finish (unlike the glossy finish on most clarinets at this price point) that makes it look more serious than it is. The ergos are spot on, with a feel almost exactly like that of the pro horn.Of course, I can't vouch for the durability or longevity of the instrument; and my experience with budget-priced PROC-made saxophones suggests that some adjustment--or even minor repair--in the near future is likely. However, with such a cheap buy-in, and with the foregone conclusion that your student will either: A) give up playing; or B) want a a nicer-sounding grenadilla model somewhere down the road, the Hutchen is an excellent choice for a novice. It might also fill the bill for a returning adult, or as a back-up horn for travel or rough playing conditions, or even a primary horn for a doubler who just needs to fill in on clarinet now and then.But please see my reviews of the Legacy CL750EW and the Mendini MCT 30 wood clarinets, which I compared at the same time, before you buy! | 34 stars
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Casio Sustain Pedal
This sustain pedal for my Casio keyboard makes my playing sound so much better. I would recommend this pedal to anyone - first time player or professional for the Casio keyboard. Thanks | 45 stars
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Blue Juice
My monel valves on my Yamaha Xeno work best with this product.....Although there are others that will work just as good, this one is the best value. | 34 stars
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Excellent tuner and a Great Price
Product arrived on time and worked very well. Like any tuner, depending on the instrument being used, the tuner sometimes homes in on the overtones generated. Example: tuning to concert A, sometimes the tuner reads a concert E. But never mind, when the instrument is in tune either the reading A or E is in tune. This is an example of instrument generated tones and not a problem with the tuner. The display on the TM-40 is big and bright. In tuning a french horn you must have the tuner some distance away and the display is still readable. | 45 stars
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good product
Product came in a timely manner and my grandson said it works good, he's happy so I'm happy! Thank you | 34 stars
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WT padded keyboard bench
The keyboard bench is a welcomed addition to the musical equipment I haul around to various gigs that I participate in. It is light/portable yet sturdy. The padding is adequate to be both comportable and supportive. The height is adjustable. The bench folds pretty flat for storage. Nice - and it looks professional! | 34 stars
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Rock and Roll. Love my Shure!
LOVE LOVE LOVE my wireless Shure. Great quality and can take a beating on stage. Professional musician here, so I know what I'm saying. Love my Shure! | 45 stars
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Im in tune
Exactly what I needed. I hate losing something like this and having to reorder but thats life. Just happy about Amazon and the speed of delivery. I would recommend this... | 45 stars
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great instrument, great price, fast shipping
if you play harmonica this is a must buy, great range great price great shipping great product... if your beginner if your pro it doesn't matter great product... | 45 stars
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First Visual Impression
I just opened the box for the Carlo Robelli W4103FCS Acoustic Electric guitar and was surprised by the finish. As a first impression, we're not starting off well - the guitar top is just a photograph of a "flame top" not a real piece of wood with a flame finish. This is what Formica-like laminate is to genuine wood or granite; just a picture of the material. I'm tempted to scuff up the finish and repaint and clear coat it, but playing it will dictate what I do. Again, this is only a first visual impression. Now, I have to admit that the sides and back look better and the clear coat is flawless and the guitar feels good in my hands. As a visual artist, I'm more sensitive to looks than others might be, which is why I built my own surf green Strat from an older black body, but the top of this guitar has simulated everything, the faux sound hole rosette and the aforementioned flame. With a new rosette and paint and a good clear coat, I can turn this into a much better looking guitar. For what I paid though, I have to ask myself if it's worth the effort. Once I change the strings and set it up, I'll be able to make a better determination of its worthiness of time and energy. According to other reviewers, I can look forward to a decent sound, and if it's a good little player, I might fool with it a bit. I'll write a second and more helpful review soon. | 23 stars
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great
I ordered these pick and got 4, I liked them so much I ordered 4 more. With these picks I dont have to worry about dropping a pick or setting it down somwhere and loosing it. I am very happy with them. They are comfortable to use I am very satisfied with them. | 45 stars
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Medium Gauge is Medium
First it has to be remembered that these strings are *medium* gauge so of course they are a bit "stiff" at first and must be stretched before they sound all out.They have a wound third string which I consider a blessing. The strings are tough so I can thrash on 'em with no problem. Although they say on package "electric guitar strings" I have been using them on my acoustic. On both guitars The slinky, solid, feel is a great plus. I will most likely keep using these untill... | 34 stars
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My favorite pipe chanter
I've used the Dunbar Elite pipe chanter for some time. It has a very bright tone, is loud and crisp, easy to reed, and the trueness of the scale is second-to-none. It works well with many different makes of pipe chanter reeds, and even the Clanrye synthetic pipe chanter reed performs very well in these chanters. I personally play the blackwood version of this chanter, but Dunbar uses a special formula of polypenco in manufacturing these, so the tone difference between this and the wooden Dunbar chanter is very nominal, almost undetectable. This chanter also now comes in two varieties, the Elite, which in my opinion works better as a solo chanter, and the Elite II, which is the better choice as a band chanter due to it's slightly higher pitch. Both the Elite and the Elite II are excellent chanters. I highly recommend this chanter if you're looking to replace your pipe chanter or to upgrade the sound of your pipes. | 45 stars
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solid
This unit performs really well and was well worth the investment. I bought this because I had such a good experience with it's "big brother" products from Behringer. | 34 stars
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The Chopper
Excellent product. Sturdy pedal. A little complicated, but can yield great response. A little noisy, but very versitle. The ability to adjust on the fly is the key to it. I would recommend this pedal to anyone. | 45 stars
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Mute that violin
I Read all the good reviews. So... i thought i would try it. When i recieved it, and first put the mute on, i was a bit rough and knocked my bridge out of place and somehow broke my e string. Luckily, i had ordered strings as well and they had arrived the same day. Anyways, the mute does cut back the noise, but not as much as i thought. The tone is affected as well, but again it's a a mute. Just be careful when putting the mute on the bridge or your bridge will come tumbling down. | 34 stars
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Better than I expected...
I spent a lot of time researching resonator guitars...and kept watching the pricing of this one! When the price dropped to what I was willing to pay, I snatched it up! Dean doesn't normally allow this particular guitar to sell lower than M.A.P. I also studied the tricones and duotones from other manufacturers. I wanted something with fair sustain that I could run through an amp and perhaps some effects. This fit the bill and is a really all out over the top design as well. I love it!! She's a head turner! And the sound through an amp has a wonderful bluesy twang but with plenty of depth. Only small fault I would find it the knobs on the website show as having abalone, but they came as pearl on this one. The abalone would have been prettier. I may end up making my own abalone inserts sometime in the near future. | 45 stars
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Good, inexpensive pedal
After I got my first electric, I figured I needed a pedal - even though my Roland Micro Cube had different modeling settings, you have to take a hand off the guitar to change them. I figured "Higher" by Creed would be a good first song to learn, as it alternates between clean and distortion several times and is not too hard. What a difference this pedal makes. I get a nice distorted sound (adjusted volume and distortion to compliment the "clean" passages), and it didn't break the bank.The only issues are that the button is not that big (unlike other pedals where the entire top is the button). But I got used to it eventually, and if you're always wearing shoes it shouldn't be a problem - if you're practicing in socks you need to press a little more firmly. Also, I found the battery drains if you leave the cables plugged in (even if it's off). So after every session just unplug the two cables and you should be fine. Overall, a good beginner pedal. | 34 stars
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Great single purpose metronome
This unit replaces a Seiko SQM349 quartz metronome I purchased about 20 years ago. I loved that one and only replaced it because the speaker quit working. This unit is a little larger with essentially the same features. A controllable volume tempo tone that can be quite loud if need be, or just lights to keep time to. It keeps various beats by sound as well as lights. It also has a headphone out jack if you want to hear but not be heard. It won't pack your lunch for you but it does very well what it was designed to do; be a metronome. Buy it for your childrens piano lessons and you'll be using it 20 years from now, if they don't take it with them! | 45 stars
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Great Product!
I have been using this pop filter for about a month now, and the build quality and performance is great. The joints on the arm are strong, and hold the filter up during the entire recording session (this is a problem with other filters I have had). This product is highly recommended. | 45 stars
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Amazon: Children's bagpipes not what expected at all! Don't buy.
Children's bagpipes not at all what expected!! Photo looks impressive and read that they were to be functionable, however, were not in the least functionable for an adult, much less for a child. Mouth piece would not sit properly and fell out immediately repeatedly ... could go on and on. This was a holiday gift for my grandchild, age 9, and both of us were very disappointed. This was my first time shopping on Amazon and I am hesitant to do so again. | 12 stars
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A Great Spin
Spin It Again 2.5 is really easy to use. I'm still testing and learning to use it. So far all is great. If I can find a way to cut and delete the mid sections of the recording I'll give it five stars. | 34 stars
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Beware: what you see is NOT what you'll get!
SRK-8 is exactly twice smaller than the one on the picture, about 16" tall.The pictured model is currently $219 from the same seller.I bought this based on the image I saw on this page, now have all the headache with exchanging it.The seller agreed to take it back, but I have to pay the postage.:( | 01 star
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great product great price
I had one of these for years and loved it. It was lost by grandkids so I bought a new one just like the 1st one. The price was good the product is great and the seller got it to me in great time. I am happy all the way around. | 45 stars
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2nd Tier needs work
I got the stand because it was the best price for my buck. It is very solid and was painless to put together.The various height and width adjustments are good allowing use of many combinations of keyboards. You can adjust for a 61 key synth on top and put an 88 hammer key piano on bottom and it is still solid.The up down height and angle adjustment on the 2nd tier is good.Now the bad part.The 2nd tier is way off set toward the front of the stand. In the pic you can kind of get an idea, but in person is is very bad. This results in the top keyboard hanging way out over the bottom keyboard. You have to pick the angle up a lot just to see the controls on the bottom keyboard. I cannot find a workaround for this problem. The vertical post should be welded at the center of the tier or at least a closer offset. | 23 stars
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Gear bag
Great product,Great service from Musicians Friend . This bag is perfect for a 61 key , keyboard.Has plenty of room and has zippered pockets for carrying those assecories.Great product. | 45 stars
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Very functional, only one complaint.
This tuner works very well when trying to tune a guitar. It is a cromatic tuner, meaning that it will show you any note that is played even if its not the note of an open guitar string. My only complaints is that sometimes when there are alot of people playing around me it takes some time to tune, but it gets done eventually. The only other complaint is that it uses a button cell battery which i hate because they are impossible to find, but it takes a while for the battery to run out. I've had this for a bit under a year, and no battery changes yet. | 34 stars
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great speaker!
i was rather hesitant to purhase this PA system due to all the negative reviews about hissing, now granted, i have yet to use the microphone with this unit, i hvae only heard a hiss when there is no audio source plugged into it and the volume is cranked up, which is fairly normal for all high watt audio systems. some say this sounds underpowered, well i can tell you that this system truly does have 600 watts of power. it blasts the music out, it can even drive you out of a room. the one complaint i have is that the ipod dock is very tricky to get the ipod on. i purchased this since this is the highest watt portable system for an ipod. i got this to use down on my dock, the last item i had that was similar to this( an ion block rocker) could not get loud enough to overpower the sounds of passing boats. this Pyle system sounds like it has the power to do this. all in all, i would say purchase this if you need loud music, otherwise save yourself a few bucks and get one of the 22 watt Ion systems that are available. i think i will even use this the next time i have a party instead of hiring a dj. if you want more detailed sound go for the 500 watt pyle unit since it has a tweeter, and sadly this one does not, but it sounds very detailed and clear for being just an 8 inch speaker. the ports help with the bass response. i have only played it about 20 minutes or so, but this thing sounds awesome. buy it. these people saying it sounds horrible are probably being paid to write unfavorable reviews. also, the speaker arrived 3 days ahead of schedule, i would purchase from them again... | 45 stars
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Impossible To Choose Just One!
I am a devout Taylor enthusiast... And they have it exactly right using Elixirs... My Grand Acoustic 914ce came with Light Nanowebs... And they are a dream to listen to and play. For me, I like to change my strings often between the Light Nanowebs, the Mediums, and the Phospor Bronze regularly. To me it's as good as having 3 different 914ce's. Something pretty exquisite that Elixirs offer that simply no other string can in both their handling and richness of tone. I find the Phosphors have a deeper soul to their sound... which I really love. Any Elixir string is a phonemonon all of it's own and you simply can't go wrong with any. | 45 stars
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Great buy
The Lee Oskar Harmonica Holder is great. Works exactly as it should. Its my first holder, I've been playing guitar for over 5 years and find it great. It helps you explore different areas of music otherwise unreachable without another player. All the adjustments are easy to make and they straightforward. I know others have said its hard to take out the harmonica and switch it, but if you leave the holder on, put the harmonica in your mouth and push down with both hands on the springs its really easy. I would definitely recommend this model holder, its worth every cent. | 45 stars
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Gave this to my son-in-law
My son-in-law is a musician and plays a few instruments besides the drums. I gave him this for Christmas. He LOVED it and said it's great to sit on while he's playing his drums. I also was impressed by the quality of this product. I highly recommend this to anyone. | 45 stars
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Works great
Just what I ordered, just what I needed. No problems thus far. Casio brand, so I'm confident it will continue to perform well. | 45 stars
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Relatively Sturdy and a good value
I purchased this stand for light duty weekly use by our church worship band. This is a good value, budget priced stand (about $26 including shipping) but with a nice finish and smooth action of the mechanics. The boom and height adjustments provide good flexibility for mic placement. I bought a standard microphone clip separately for $5 at a local store. My stand was shipped bare box via UPS but with no damage to the packaging or stand. | 34 stars
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GREAT LITTLE GADGET
This little inexpensive tuner is worth more than the fancy electronic tuners that I have purchased in the past. The benefit of it being on your keychain means that you can tune anywhere, and at anytime; unlike that of having a fancy expensive tuner that will most likely stay at your house. | 45 stars
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$100k+ recording studio on your PC
Previously I was using the stereo input on my sound card, panning left and right to record two simultaneous tracks. I quickly realized that two tracks don't cut it when you're trying to record drums. So, I started looking for a multitrack recorder. I had used tape before, and it was too hard for me to get a decent sound, so I decided to stick with digital. The all-in-one units didn't seem practical since there are no real visual interfaces for editing. I narrowed it down to a PC interface, and it was obvious that Firewire was fast and simple (if you don't have a Firewire port, you'll need to buy an add-in card for about $20). I shopped around for a couple months before I decided on the Firepod. In reality, when I first saw it, I knew it was exactly what I was looking for.It has taken me about a year to really realize the concepts behind what the Firepod is capable of. First off, it can record 8 tracks simultaneously (10 if you include the SPDIF connectors), so for example when you record a drumset, you can have seperate tracks for the snare, kick, 2 overheads, etc. Secondly, the Firepod can record up to 24-bits. I've learned that 24-bit recording increases the dynamic range to a realistic level of around 115db, compared to 96db for 16-bit. That extra 19db helps improve the noise floor, so you can record your inputs at a lower volume to avoid clipping without much concern for white noise in the background when you turn up the track. The fact that 24-bit allows you to do this means that you don't need any external hardware to process the signal before it is recorded onto your computer, and you can use software plugins (compressors, EQ, gates, etc.) after the tracks have already been recorded. In-the-box, they call it.Professional studios used to record gold records only using multi track tape, so if you get a Firepod, you are already light years beyond what used to be available 20 or 30 years ago. The Firepod will allow you to get near-professional sounding audio without really knowing what you are doing, which will keep you encouraged while learning how to improve your sound. However, keep on reading and learning proper recording techniques, because ultimately that's the best way to improve your sound. | 45 stars
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If you use three or more amplifiers, you need one of these!
I have an extensive sound system that I use for a variety of events: DJ for dances, weddings, and etc., concerts outside and in gymnasiums or similar venues, PA for political events, school field days, and more. Before I purchased the Behringer Management System I used Left and Right Main Outs, Aux 1 and 2 outs, Efx 1 and 2 outs, and Sub out, along with splitters to send the audio signals to all the amplifiers. With the Behringer I can send a mono out and split the signal. It will EQ each channel you send it to so you can tune your speakers to capitalize on their strengths (whether tweeter, mid, or sub). If you use three or more amps you need this product! | 45 stars
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Great
These reeds offer the quality that one looks for in reeds. And the price is very competitive. What more could one ask for?? | 45 stars
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Over the top!
This item is worth the price just as a manual string changer. With the ability to use it on a power screwdriver puts it over the top. I can change my strings in a fraction of the time.Kevin | 45 stars
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Awesome stand
Really high quality and should last for years. The metal quality and finish are very good. The fasteners and latches are also very durable. | 45 stars
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Rocking Gift
This was a gift. i dont know much about drum sticks but the recipiant seemed happy with them! thats what mattered to me. | 34 stars
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Good
I use it for the midi ability; it works well with my sequencer. The built-in sounds are average for a keyboard this price. Never had any problems, despite buying it used and owning it for a few years. I'd recommend it if you're in the market for a cheap keyboard or midi controller. | 45 stars
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Great introduction for young students
I am currently watching my 6-almost-7 year-old work happily in this book. She has asked for a violin for her 7th birthday, and I plan to teach her the basics (we live in a rural area with no string teachers nearby, and though I've never taught violin, I do play myself). I couldn't have asked for a better introduction to the violin. It engages a child of this age on every level. The imaginative illustrations, repetition, color-coding, stickers, etc., keep her both interested and motivated, while doing a great job of teaching and reinforcing the concepts. I think this book would work well for students from ages 4 through 9. Pre-readers would need to be guided, but they would be able to do the activities, and readers (like my daughter) can work pretty independently through it. I would highly recommend this to parents and teachers, and especially to parent-teachers like myself! | 45 stars
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Definitely worth it
So I bought this as a birthday present for my friend, and I must say, I was very thrilled with the item. It look extremely beautiful, and sounds absolutely amazing. You might hesitate to purchase the Hugh Tracey due to its price, but it is definitely worth it. Don't waste your money on generic brands. My advice to any buyers, however. Do not attempt to take a tine out unless you are 100% certain on the correct procedures. The guy from Kalimba magic does explain how to do this on his site, but it's in something explaining how to change this Kalimba into a different one. Basically, take out the back wooden bar that the keys rest on top of, and then take out the bridge on the bottom the keys also rest on top of. Finally, DO NOT let the tines fall out of the holding area. You will have a difficult time figuring out where the keys belong if you mix them up. If you do this however, all you need to do is line them up from smallest tine to the biggest (and yes, sometimes you will have to take a blind guess because it will be hard to tell for a few), and then alternate putting them in from smallest to biggest from far left to far right until you reach the center. You can do far right to far left as well, doesn't really matter. | 45 stars
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Wrong description
It states its got a dynamic mic. It does not. It has an electret mic and a battery box in series with the microphone to provide power. It states the phones are noise cancelling - not really. They reduce outside noise passively by covering your ears, but there is no active noise cancellation. This is not the product it appears to be. | 01 star
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A definite must have for a recording drummer
I got this because I was never able to hear myself while recording drum tracks. The models I used before had a looped cord, like the one shown in the picture, which was a little too short. I finally decided to get my own about a month ago, and it didn't have a looped wire. It had a straight one, which is longer, so thats good.While tracking with the headphones plugged into the laptop I wasn't able to hear myself properly. I was disappointed, but then i plugged it into the headphone input in my speakers which were connected to the laptop, and the result was fantastic. They're loud enough no matter how hard you play. I bet Dave Grohl would have a hard time hearing himself play if he turned these headphones on all the way up !Thats why these are a must have for recording drums. Even if you use them to listen to music, no matter how much you turn the music up, no one will be able to tell what you're listening too. If you have issues with volume, then these are great. Cancels outside noise, prevents your music from being audible on the outside, and so on.Build wise, they're sturdy. They look heavy duty. The ones I've used before have never cracked anywhere. That's good if you use these in a studio, musicians often tend to be pretty careless.Comfort varies from person to person. Some people can wear these for hours without tiring. Some people can't. My right ear starts hurting after excessive use, but i think it depends on ear size, personal preference, and a lot of other factors. When you put these on, you can feel a vacuum being made. They really do put you in your own audio world.However, the quality isn't fantastic. The reason i gave it 5 stars is because I didn't buy these for sound quality. All I use these for is to listen to a metronome or a scratch track while tracking drums. The quality is no better than your average headphones. So if you want great sound quality, you might want to look elsewhere. But if volume is your issue, look no further. You simply will not be disappointed. | 45 stars
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shame on you
I love these picks. I am severely disabled and can't get to any music store so I am forced to buy something worth more than 25 dollars to get these picks? You might want to see how much of everything I have bought from you after losing the use of my legs. I spend a lot of money at Amazon.Music is all I ever wanted to do. Now it is all I can do. I've always bent backwards to solve any disputes, have gone so far as to not ask for money back on at least 2 articles that were so completely wrong it wasn't worth it, so I let it go, in YOUR favor just to be nice.Steve Buffington | 45 stars
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Belkin+Mac
I installed it into a Rev A. PowerMac G5 without a hitch. As soon as I installed Tiger 10.4 (the original release version from the 1st DVD, without updates) the Airport assistant started right up on 1st boot and allowed me to join my wireless network. Got it for 50 or so at Wal-Mart. I put the computer 1 floor above the router about 60-80 feet away under a desk. The box lists 700 feet distance, however I'm thinking that would be unobstructed wireless distance. I am getting a little less than half bars with my current position, the data speed is very acceptible.If you are a Mac user and want to use this product, you should know a few things first. The box did not list Mac OSX compatability at all. For your card to work, you need to make sure it has Broadcom listed in the opyright section on the bottom of the box. Also, this card did NOT work with Mac OS 10.2, however I cannot vouch for 10.3. | 34 stars
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Sounds better than expected
Bought this to use with my HD Hero 2. Works great and is light weight. Just remember to switch it off when not in use. | 34 stars
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Excellent product
I purchased this product to capture my LP collection. I am extremely satisfied with the results. It has everything I need to make excellent captures.I would give it 5 stars, but there are some shortcomings, all of which are annoying, not imparing.1. No MP3 encoder included. For the price, it should include an MP3 encoder. This is not a big problem for me, since I capture to .WAV files for direct burning to a CD. Converting to MP3 and back to .WAV would just introduce more distortion, and when I want to go to .MP3 I just use the free Music Match Jukebox 8.2, which includes a MP3 encoder and has an easy batch file conversion menu.2. The manual, and help file, are poor - almost like they were written in German and poorly translated :)3. The noise reduction wizards come up with solutions I find objectionable - too much music discarded and not enough noise. This is minor, since I use the wizard, then tweek the settings for my own preferences.BUT, for 39.95, I think it does an excellent job. | 34 stars
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Perfect Guitar for toddlers!
My son just turned 4 and he loves this guitar! My husband has many guitars and has been playing for years and he thinks this is a good one too. Seems like good quality, nice nylon strings that work just like real ones, and the perfect size for my son. | 45 stars
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Typical Jennifer spiced up by Fonda
There's something to be said about a movie that makes you cringe, laugh, or groan at the appropriate times. Monster-in-Law is one such film and that characteristic makes it stand out from many humdrum romantic comedies.The movie starts off by introducing the impeccably nice Charlie (Jennifer Lopez). I've always been fond of Jennifer Lopez' movies (with the possible exception of Gigli) and this role is one her less adventurous ones, nevertheless played just right. Charlie lives somewhere along the shores of what looks like Venice Beach (I'm not sure if this was specified but I just recognized the place). She's got the required gay best friend. She's a receptionist for a doctor, a dog-walker, aspiring artist, and all around good girl. And she's available. Come on. She sounds like she's having the toughest time getting a guy interested and while walking dogs along the beach she's being ignored by pretty much every guy that jogs by. Really, any guy who sees her doing what she does would gather the guts to at least smile or say hi. Anyway, one guy does (Michael Vartan) and in a series of coincidences would keep running into each other. Finally, they go out, fall in love, and the rest should be history.However, Viola (Jane Fonda, in a stunning return to the big screen after 15 years), Charlie's future mother-in-law, a proverbial Barbara Walters in the film's world who had just learned six months earlier that she would be replaced at the end of the season, and got sent to a wellness center when she flipped from the news, enters the fray. Viola, fresh from mental rehabilitation, clearly disagrees with Charlie and her son's wedding. "My son, the brilliant surgeon, is marrying a temp!" Or something like that.Viola's voice of reason yet slave to her insanity is her assistant (Wanda Sykes). She tries her best to curb Viola's plans to ruin the future nuptial only to be misinterpreted most of the time. What happens is a virtual war of the most estrogen levels that occurs completely unbeknownst to the groom. Really, the cruelty is outstanding! But all in all an entertaining experience.The expected happy ending happens way too easily for my taste. It's a point that would have been driven into any mother-in-law far earlier in the real world, in my opinion.The secondary characters are, while minor, not forgettable. That's one of this movie's best strengths. Every minor character has a face, a persona, and an importance, down to the waiter of a restaurant.Many critics disagree with the manner of Jane Fonda's return to the silver screen, but I for one feel she fits the role well and makes it work. A lesser actor would have been unintentionally laughable.It was pointed out to me during the movie that Jennifer Lopez and Micheal Vartan's ex-significant others were currently dating. Just an interesting food for thought.Overall, an entertaining flick for fun and laughs. | 23 stars
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I like 'em...
I've tried other brands over the years...but always come back to the Rico Royal's. They just work better for me. | 45 stars
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Great stand for the money.
This is a tough deal to beat on a boom stand. It is very well made, and it is very adjustable so no issues sitting or standing, playing with an instument or just singing. Only thing, make sure you read the description well. It is a euro stand so it has 5/8"-27 threads. It does not come with a mic clip. When I ordered my mic from Behringer, their clip had 3/8" standard threads which obviously would not attach. I ordered a univeral clip so that drove the cost up some. Now if the manufacture would just provide a clip, they would have the best stand deal going. Overall, I would buy again! | 34 stars
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An excelent investment.
This is the greatest thing I've ever bought as a musician. I was pretty much stuck on a plateu before I bought this pedal and after I did it allowed me to further my self very easily musically. It's super sturdy and completely compatible with all my pedals. I highly recomend this pedal board as a cheap and efficient way to further yourself in whatever style of music you pursue. | 45 stars
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Beautiful!
I love the outside material of this case. That's one huge thing that makes it differ from the Protec MAX economy line counterpart. This stuff is definitely waterproof and seems resistant to scratching or getting dirty unless you're in a war zone. Even if you are though, your case will look dirty, but the instrument will be just fine =) The inside is very well-padded, and there is thickly layer velvet around the edges of the horn and were the top of the bell goes so that some of it kind of goes inside a tiny bit to hold it in place. It's a nice, tight fit. The wooden shell makes the case noticeably heavier than the Protec MAX one, but it's worth it for someone who truly travels plenty with it or is otherwise at more risk (like with airport people handling your instrument). Some kids might do better with the Protec MAX though, because of its lightness (it's still very protective). I would've preferred regular mouthpiece slots. There could've been two instead of one where your mouthpiece rests precariously laid down. BEWARE: Tighten that closure SUPER tightly or the mouthpiece can slip out onto the sax while you walk. It happened to me. Everything was fine but now I tighten it a ton. The neck one is fine. The pockets are INCREDIBLE. I have room for everything now. All the equipment you can think of, plus my phone, wallet, keys and sheet music (folded in half). I keep papers and personal stuff in the back pocket and music stuff in the front one. It works because once you have your horn out that's when you look for music, so I have no problem with the placement of the pocket. I'm a very happy camper, especially with the optional backpack strap. | 45 stars
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Uncertain piece of equipment.
Boy, I'm really not sure about this one. As a motion picture sound mixer of several decades, I've had no problems navigating around the controls of this home-use mini-console. I am confused, though, about some of the inexplicable fluctuations in output signal I've experienced. For seemingly no reason at all, the output will jump from not nearly enough to way too much, without my having done anything to influence it. I suspect that the cause is some sort of intermittent connection inside the unit, which, in this day and age of relatively consistant component standards, would show a rather shabby level of quality control. Frankly, even in this modest price range, you should at least be able to expect some stability in your signal flow. | 23 stars
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Very good for HTPC but not recommended for home studios
If you need a inexpensive home theater PC speakers MS40 are fun. Their mids and highs are sweet e the mid-bass line is satisfatory. Those ones who intend to listen to MP3 and watch movies on PCs will enjoy MS40.On other hand, if you need a reference monitor for recordings, forget it! No way! MS40 is quite uneven, lacks resolution and clarity on mid band and its treble has absolutely no resolution. Bass lines isn't good enough also, because of its lack of control and velocity (they are boomy speakers). Their quite apparent boxiness also let MS40 down.Looking for a entry level reference monitor? I would recommend to spend a bit more and get KRK Rockit RP5G2 or a M-Audio BX5A. They cost twice as much, but sound 4 times better. You can't afford any of them as your budget is short, so go with M-Audio AV30 or AV40. In my opinion, even the chep M-Audio AV20 offers better mid and treble resolution than behringer MS40. | 23 stars
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Does what it's supposed to.
It's solid (enough), comfortably padded and cheaper than most others. It's the same thing they have at major music stores, but much cheaper. I'd gladly buy another if I needed it. | 45 stars
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Holds Up Great! Looks Nice! Easy To Use!
Hi, I purchased from the seller "STREAMLINE DISTRIBUTING LLC," shipped and fulfilled by Amazon. Paid $55 at that time and was very happy. Can probably find cheaper now that the school year is well underway. Received it in only a couple days. Needed it quick for my 9 year old son's beginning band. His old trumpet fit perfect, plenty of protection. Better than those soft/hard shell cases with zippers that could eventually break. He tried those out in the music stores and this one was by far the easiest for him to handle, open, close, carry, etc.. Plus it's similar to the cases all the other kids had, and probably better. Very light, but very strong. Strong hinges, closes tightly and lines up perfectly with each close. He works these locks with ease and they never popped open. They do come with keys, so later down the road if he needs to travel and case gets knocked around or dropped with other equipment, it won't pop open unexpectedly during travel. Ours came with one mouthpiece holder built into the case, almost didn't buy because I didn't see it in the photo. I was also surprised to see a carry strap came inside, as description didn't mention. He hasn't used the strap yet, but when he gets older and for possible travel, I'm sure he will. Case has the rings built in for strap. There is room for storage and we do put a folder and book inside by tucking one end in the storage opening and slowly closing the case. Curls it slightly, but fine when taken back out. The storage opening doesn't close off and is not big, but fits the basics. Small things like the oil can get tucked in the corners pretty good. Cloth or foam can get tucked in to prevent stuff from moving around if that's a problem. It isn't for us. My son absolutely loves his case! It still looks brand new after 4 months. Not too big, easy for him to carry with the handle. Just perfect! | 45 stars
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Good shaker.
Good construction, good sound. While of course someone could put some sand and beads in an aluminum can, this thing does do the job, and do it well. | 34 stars
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Total waste of money
You'll be lucky if you can get these reeds to work. I bought three of them and none of them worked, the one that worked so-so was very, very difficult to blow. Best to spend the little extra on a quality chanter reed made by a reputable reedmaker. | 01 star
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A Guitar Players Classic Old Friend
I have owned two of these little Pignose amps in my lifetime. The first one I bought as a practice amp as a teenager years and years ago. It lasted a good long time, and suffered plenty of use and abuse over the years. When it finally died a noble death, I ran out and immediately bought another.The little Pignose is the most portable (and runs off of plain old batteries, no less) and fun little practice amp I've owned. Over the years I have played plenty of electric and acoustic guitars through my little Pignose amps, and have thoroughly enjoyed it.Yes, the sound of the little Pignose is very simple...but it's also very unique. I've often found a sound on the Pignose while practicing that I couldn't reproduce on any of my bigger tube amps (that muddy bluesy sound the Pignose has at near peak volume), so I've even used my Pignose as a pre-amp for larger speaker cabinets to get that "Pignose sound". I've even had friends open and close the Pignose while I'm playing, to be a manual wah-wah pedal. Good times.This is one classic little amp that every guitar player should own...especially for those times where you need a little volume, but have very little space to pack an amp (camping, travleing, etc.)Thumbs up for Pignose for keeping this classic amp alive...I may need to buy another some day, and I'm glad to see them still around and kicking. | 45 stars
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Misleading, seller sent CC01 not CC01K like in photo and search result
I already have a CC01K and I wanted two more to go with it. I typed in CC01K in Amazon and it came up. But once ordered and invoiced there is no real identifier as to which one you are getting. Not only do the "shades vary" the model does too! I though by typing in the correct model number I would be assured of getting the right product but it seems Amazon and the seller have both let me down. Do I bother with the hassle of returning it? I haven't decided yet, but it seems like the seller is taking liberties with product availability. Others have reported the CC01K was delivered when a CC01 was intended. Yes it will hang my guitars but I really wanted them all the same model at least. | 23 stars
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Nice sound, but fairly quiet
When I first got this I was a little disappointed in both the low volume and sound quality. However, after playing it for a while I have finally found the sweet spots, and started developing a better technique, and as a result I have begun enjoying this instrument immensely. I am not sure about using it for drum circles - it can be loud, but only if you hit it really hard, and since the thing is made of solid wood your hands will also take a beating! However, for playing with acoustic instruments its great, and you can get at least 7 or 8 distinct tones from this little cajon. I think that for 50 bucks its a great buy! | 34 stars
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Flute
I got tired of renting a flute and decieded to purchase one for my daughter from (Hyson Musical Instruments). It was the LJ Hutchen Silver C Flute with case. This is an exceptional product for the price paid. Item was delivered as promised. Five stars for product quality/service and overall expectation. Once again, I am sold on purchasing items through Amazon's website--never a problem--Thanks to Amazon and Hyson Musical Instruments. | 45 stars
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Tin Penny whistles
Just as advertised, the perfect gift for young musicians, teaches how to "hear" notes and facilitates good pitch.Mom's are not so fond of it! | 45 stars
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A Professional Mic for a Budget Price
The microphone itself is made of sturdy metal, with an unscrew-able bottom portion for a single AAA battery for power. The quality of this microphone is really beautiful, and could be used on camera, as part of a dual-system setup, or even for desktop recording. The microphone also does a great job of blocking out background noise (cardioid pickup pattern), and the audio is crystal clear. I wish there was an On/Off switch on the mic - it's a bit annoying to remove the battery after each use, but that's easily overlooked due to the the great mic quality for the price. Top notch. | 45 stars
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needed
My daughter needed this so I got it for her. It was a good price and she and my hubby, who both were/are in band (I was orchestra) said it was a good brand. She is happy with it and yes, we will be back when we need more. | 45 stars
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Epiphone Les Paul Custom
I love it, can't get enough of it. I have it hooked up to a line6 and the FVB Express board, I don't think there is a sound that it can't make. It plays easy, I'm used to acoustics Ovation mostly and I love the way they play. When I tried this the first time it was like I had to keep looking to be sure it was my hands that were playing it. Very happy I got it.One complaint when it came it was lose in the box it fell out of the Epiphone box into the shipping box and strings were broken. They sent me a new set but come on tape the box shut. either they were setting it up and forgot to pack it back right or someone was using it. Luckily their was no other damage I could see and not other finger prints. It took me a while to calm down but once I did I sunk deep into this guitar. You may lose your wife or girlfriend, fair warning I keep getting up in the middle of the night to try something I dreamed up. | 34 stars
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Great tube at a real bargain price.
I put this tube in a little Crate V5 tube amp and it really smoothed out the sound compared to the stock tube. I like it a lot and highly recommend it. It's also a much better bargain than buying one at your local music store where they will charge you nearly twice as much. Great deal!!! | 45 stars
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A great case
I like everything about the case. Well build in every way Love it, and I recommend this case.... five stars! | 45 stars
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Hard To Beat If Coupled w/ A Tungsol Tube Upgrade (15 bucks)
I recently purchased a Rode NT2-A microphone. While it is a pretty nice, warm, smooth and versatile mic...it seemed to lack the fullness I had hoped for. Perhaps it was the Zoom R24 Multrack I was plugged into, I'm not sure. But when I ran the Rode through this pre-amp, suddenly the full sound I was looking for was all there with room to spare. There is a little hiss with the TubePRE stock tube depending on how much you saturate it, but I dropped in a Tungsol 12AX7 replacement tube which is less than 15 bucks. The sound is now extremely smooth, warm, rich, full & quite. I'd give it 5 stars if it wasn't for having to replace the tube. In hindsight, I wished I would have spent a little more and got the 2-channel version of this pre-amp, the Blue Tube DP. No worries, I'll have one of each. | 34 stars
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Quite possibly the best beginner alto available
I started on one of these, and it made a very good beginner horn for a few years. The keys are designed for smaller hands to reach, and it responds very quickly. Also, a must for beginner horns that seems to be overlooked by many manufacturers, it is very durable, meaning it will survive being handled by younger players. Normally, with beginner horns, the player grows out of them and the poor quality hurts the sound. When it has been played by a few professionals I know, however, they said that it had the quality of an upper intermediate or even lower professional instrument. All in all, I have to say, it's a great deal for beginners and, although the keys would take some getting used to for more experienced players, it has the sound quality of instruments double or even triple the price. | 45 stars
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Mixed feelings - from a biased viewpoint
First, let me make it clear that I have used Guitar Tracks Pro (GTP) for about 5 years, and in the 90's used the original Cakewalk sequencer software (multiple versions) for about 8 years. Consequently, I'm very used to working with their user interface. That said....This product installs easily, and supports both computerized recording as well as midi sequencing. I have NOT used the midi portion at all.There are actually 2 separate applications, the other is the Midi Studio, which does allow you to create recorded tracks for playing with midi tracks.The recording application works well. My GTP has been hanging up my PC for some time, for no apparent reason, and the Magix doesn't do that. This app will certainly record tracks, provide tools for mixing and adding effects, and will export to .wav or other format files.I found the track editor is not very intuitive, but this is largely due to how easy I find GTP's editor to work with. In Magix, clicking the top half of the clips allow you to do some things while clicking on the lower half allows you to do other things. This is confusing to an old guy like me, trying to figure out which half of the clip to click to do what I want.It's not easy to block out a range for looping. And when you do, sometimes the looping stops (it's after an action on my part, but I can't figure out how to get it looping again once it stops). There are some other weird behaviors too - bottom line is it's just kind of klunky.One other big negative for me is the lack of support for ACIDized files. You can't easily stretch a loop to the pitch or duration you want. There are tools for it, but I gave up on them. As I recall, you work in percentages - if I want to stretch a 132 BMP loop to 114, what percentage is that? Seems pretty un-thought out (in GTP, with an acidized loop, you set your song tempo and drop the loop in. That's it. If you then change the tempo, the loop changes too. NO fuss.) If I need to do this, I will use Cakewalk for changing the loop, export it as a new file, then import into Magix. Since that's not fun, I probably won't do it!On the good side of things, though - I like this mixer much better than GTP. It has quite a few features built in to the mixer that GTP forces you to add a plugin for, such as dedicated EQ for each track, compression, reverb, delay, and AMP SIMULATOR, easily available on each track. Unlike GTP, you can type in paramters such as pan and levels. Cool!. The master section has it's own effects too, such as a multi-band compressor and stereo enhancer. No extra plugins required.When you export a file, it remembers where the destination is (GTP always resets, at least if you exit the project, so you have to go browsing for it each time).And the point I like the most - the export (when you do a mix down of the song to a single wav file) is MUCH FASTER THAN GTP! I don't know what language they wrote in, but all Cakewalk code used to be in C++, yet it's slower than dried snot flowing uphill. Magix is great.I will use this product some because I'm doing some projects with a friend who uses it. I don't know what the mix will be, as I said I like some things better, but the lack of ACID support is almost a show stopper for me since all of my drum tracks are loops. If you use the software to record everything, and don't care about dropping pre-recorded loops into your song, I'd recommend this app.The hard copy manual is poorly written (at least the english version - this app was not written by someone who has english as their first language), and says to refer to the online manual. The online manual may have more in it but it's poorly written too. It's not complete or topics are hidden - I have been unable to find answers to some of my questions, even using the search mode.----------------------Update, 4/23//2006I had a need to do some short midi tracks. Since I'd bought the Magix Midi Studio (as indicated in another review here, it's a completely separate project), I decided to try it out.I gave up after about an hour of trying to figure out how to get the sound card to work (never did). The other thing I tried was to find a piano roll type window. Couldn't find that either - I'm guessing all this product does is record midi from an external device and doesn't really provide any editing like the old Cakewalk or other midi editors.But, I don't know for sure. What I do know is that the help is so poorly written and the help interface design is so crappy, that I gave up trying to figure it out.I can't recommend this product at all to anyone (the entire Magix package). I can't point to a better midi product because I do so little with that any longer, but I would suggest Frooty Loops. I've tried the demo version of it that came with my Guitar Tracks Pro, versions 2 & 3, and the sounds are incredible, it provides easier editing to develop SHORT sequences (like a measure or two, in a loop format).But, I would recommend Cakewalk Guitar Tracks Pro for a straight recording package. I use it constantly, and after having the Magix for a few months now, I only use it to exchange projects with a buddy. Even that's going to stop, since I sent him my GTPro 2 (I'm using version 3). Once we can exchange projects using the Cakewalk, this whole mess will get unloaded and the cd's will get filed along with all my old AOL cds. I can't say enough what a disappointment this product is and a waste of money. | 34 stars
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heavily insulated and sturdy jacks
A 10 foot cable to connect the electric guitar and amp. As it's sturdy and reasonably priced I think it rates well. | 45 stars
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Best Under $100 UHF Mic - Great for DJ Gigs
I was very surprised at how clear this mic sounded. The coverage was great. It did pick up a bit of high frequency feedback (mic squelch) when in front of speakers, so users have to be careful where they stand or you need to Eq out that frequency. Otherwise very good for the price. | 45 stars
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Bach Straight Mute
What more can one say about a straight mute? It works and does as advertised. The decal on the front could have been applied straighter. Mine is crooked. | 34 stars
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Good, key action could be better
This is a pretty decent basic keyboard. I only wish the key action were better. It feels cheap and getting any sort of nuance out of it is difficult for at least me. | 34 stars
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Snowball rocks for quality recording sound
My husband and I used to have a weekly radio talk show - recorded in the studio with, of course, fantastic sound. When we decided the expense wasn't worth the joy, we decided to podcast from home instead. We had already recorded a couple of newsletters by just talking into the built-in MacBook microphones, so we compared the sound in a busy Apple store of recording into the Snowball versus a quiet, at-home recording into the built-in microphone and were instantly sold.This microphone picks up sounds from all directions so you can have a conversation with many people without moving the microphone around - great for a band recoding practice as well!Easy to use - literal plug and play, the Snowball is well worth the minor investment.Click here to listen to a podcast recorded on the Snowball: http://www.box.net/shared/yphoncvaefVersus one recorded on our built-in microphone: http://www.box.net/shared/rivbmz78sb | 45 stars
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rip-off
Said that it works with vista, and yet it doesn't. It actually somehow managed to disable my soundcard after attempting to install their driver. Nothing a reboot wouldn't fix but come on, that's ridiculous. Someday when my labtop gets back from being repaired I'll try it on windows xp, but how hard is it to make a product that works? This company Behringer is pretty shady too. It says it includes a bunch of guitar software (which to be honest I didn't even care about) but after looking at it, three of them are 30 day trials! Oh alright they give you a cupon to unlock one of them after the 30 days are up, psssh. | 01 star
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Great fun for little ones
My 1.5 year-old daughter fell in love with this egg shaker during her Music Together class. Now she can shake along to her favorite songs at home! It's perfect for her little hands and seems very sturdy. | 45 stars
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Jazzercise Instructor
VERY sturdy and durable. Replaced twice in 8 years, minimum 5 one hour classss a week. Shure mic systems are excellent! | 34 stars
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THis is awesome!
Within minutes of taking out of the box we were singing and laughing! The other reviews lead me to believe that they don't know how to hook it up. It is awesome, you can see the video playing on TV. The graphics on the 5" screen are great for singing along.For $30 shipped, this is the steal of the year! | 45 stars
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AKG Acoustics K-240
I have used these phones since the 1980's both personnally and in the recording studio. They have performed brilliantly and withstood the rigors of studio and road life faithfully. I have found them to give true and uncolored audio reproduction. | 45 stars
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Dunlop Tortex Standard .73mm 12 Pack Picks
Nice picks. I bought these (the yellow) and the green ones which are a little thicker. I prefer these to the green ones. I am used to playing with the fender medium picks. These yellow dunlops are closer to fender mediums... maybe slightly thicker. Best guess is that they function in btwn a fender medium and heavy.All in all a nice pick. Doesn't slip like the fenders and it "feels" like i can pick scales better. I think I will stick with this brand for a while and maybe even try the set that is one step thinner just to see. | 45 stars
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Great deal (buy a couple at this price)
This light was very nice for the money. We used it at a rave dance party along with some other lights. This one was aimed at the ceiling and it looked cool. Ran all night with no problems. I recommend using 2 or 3 together for a nice effect or to complement other more expensive lights. | 34 stars
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Super harp
Great harp. If you are a pro or amateur, this harp is for you. I have four and plan to buy more. I had difficulty learning to bend and with these you can bend easily on the draw and blow notes. Mine all had to be broken in a bit but heartily recommend them.Larry | 45 stars
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ZOOM G1X Guitar Processor
For the money, and for what this thing does, it's a great little box. You have to really get in there and play with some of the knobs and make adjustments, but over all, I'm very pleased with this processor. I have a better amp set up I use, but to have this on hand for a back up pedal is a good idea. It's also great for jamming with friends or playing at home when you don't want to set up lots of gear. This thing really does sound GOOD!And in case anyone is wondering, the red bass ZOOM pedal with the plastic case has some great bass sounds in it, too. | 45 stars
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Great beginner guitar
I was teaching guitar at Clyde's in Brunswick, GA when this guitar came out. They had a big Christmas special on the things, etc etc. They were only $99 so I didn't expect much but it really blew me away. This is, by far, the best $100 guitar you will ever find. There just isn't anything else that compares. The sound is great. I would suggest you buy yours from a music store if they will set it up for you.For example, at Clyde's every guitar sold was setup correctly prior to sale. Most guitar shops do this when they sell a guitar, so you could get a free setup instead of having to pay for it (and it can be expensive). Setup correctly, the action on this guitar can be very light (for a beginner guitar).If you're looking to get a guitar for your child, husband, or wife, this is it. If they end up sticking with it, they'll have a good guitar to learn on. If they don't and just aren't into it, it's only $100. I've never recommended anything else, actually. | 45 stars
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Super little box
I think I owe it to the manufacturer to do a review on this.For a fraction of the cost of a USB turntable you get a little box that you plug in between your own high fidelity stereo equipment and the USB port of your computer. Installation couldn't be easier - running Windows 7 Starter all I did was plug it into a USB port, the computer did the rest. I already had Audacity installed from my earlier (mis)adventures with a USB turntable. By the way (this is important) you CAN adjust the input level on this little box, from the Recording part of the Sounds application in the Control Panel.Most of the USB turntables you see on Amazon or elsewhere are cheap plastic garbage with cheap plastic cartridges that add all kinds of noise to your high fidelity music. It is much easier to use your own high fidelity equipment and this box. After spinning about five LPs on it, I will be giving my USB turntable to a thrift store with the attached note: "This is brand new, works as advertised, but is NOT high fidelity equipment."I can even digitize and remove noise from old tapes now. I sure am happy I got this little box! | 45 stars
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Fiddle Safe and Sound
The Backpack case solves my concerns about my fiddle and bow really well, and I can carry the case by hand or strap it on my back while i carry my guitar at the same time. The set-up is a little heavier than I thought it would be, but I think the protection factor for the fiddle is worth it. There is enough room on the inside of the case under the neck to store the shoulder rest without changing it, which is great! I think the whole thing is well-made, and expect it to last a long time. Definitely worth the price. | 34 stars
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Excellent for the Mandolin
I am learning the Mandolin and I chose this pick to use. It works very, very, well and produces a very warm and soothing pitch from the Mandolin. Also, a positive benefit from these picks is that they Do Not scratch the sound board of the Mandolin even if you get wild playing, it will do No damage or mar the Mandolin's finish (Great sound, easy on the fingers and easy on the finish of the Mandolin). Great picks........... | 45 stars
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A workmanlike Professional Instructional DVD
Suitable for beginners to intermediate level. It covers Martillo basics and variation/improvisations (2), Guiro 6/8, Songo, Funk, Calypso, Reggae, Samba & Motown.The pattern is shown in tiempo, than at 80 beats per minute (for approx. 2 mins) and play along in tiempo (for approx. 2 mins.) Professional, clear and precise with adequate time to get good practice in . Excellent.It also covers warm-up exercises, tuning, care and maintenance.Bongo Tuning (A-La/G-Sol or F-Fa) with an octave difference Macho to Hembra (lower).Tip:Kalani, also provides good advice on putting vaseline on the tightening lugs and rim edges where the skin is stretched over. Also if dry/new put skin loating cream on new skins.Word of advice if your set is new and of real skin, soak them first and then tighten, else you might get a split/tear developing along fault lines.Why not 5* ? - it is not multi-regional, has no dots//notes (but does have it own notation on the bottom of the screen), it does provide a legend/index to Kalani's notation (hidden in the intro section) but does not have repeat loops to the various patterns.I would also recommend for intro, 'The Bongo Book' by T. Salloum [Mel Bay] ISBN:0786620714 and 'Beyond the Basics' by T. Salloum [Mel Bay] ISBN:0786643846.For the advanced player - 'Drum Solos Revisited' DVD (Congas, Bongos and Timbales) [WB]0757923615. | 34 stars
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AWESOME. Deceitful pricing, though.
Hello fellow magic fingers -I am not a pro, but I do know about comfort. I own a Fender electric-acoustic guitar. The original strings wore out but not without leaving their 'mark' on my finger tips.These strings are such a great upgrade. I had previously bought Martin & Co. brand and I was very contented with them. These are my second buy of this brand. The sound is just so clean and crisp and let us not forget the feeling on the finger tips. It is much smoother and soft, plus the 'noise' produced from sliding from one chord to another is barely there, if any.I do feel obligated to mention that the price advertised here is a bit exaggerated as I. Just bought mine, over the first weekend of November, at Sam Ash for a few cents cheaper. The exact brand, style and measurements. I just thought I'd throw this on in case you are in rush need to get your new strings, and if you want to save on shipping or even perhaps having to bring your TOTAL to $25 to qualify for FREE shipping. | 34 stars
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great for starters
This guitar is priced great for someone just trying get familiar with a guitar, When I received it, I took it to get restrung with high quality chords and had it tuned. My daughter loves it specially the color. The vendor did an awesome job on getting the order out so quick. | 34 stars
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Umm....
Am i the only one completely disgusted that this product even exists? I guess it goes along with the poser Guitar Hero craze, wouldn't surprise me if Matthew Bellamy owns one, the song stealing, single string dwelling git. | 01 star
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Choking hazard
We thought this would be a fun noisy toy for our 5 month old. When we got it however we were worried about if a bell came off he could choke on it. We put away until he is older. | 01 star
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