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great product
i was ashamed of myself for not reading the previous reviews. I got 7 out of 12 picks. My son was not fussy. He was just glad to have them. He says they are the best. I am upset as I did not get what I paid for I think Amazon could do alot better. Especially since this is a renowned problem.After I contacted amazon about this problem. They quickly rectified the problem and sent a replacement order. thereby showing they are truly customer centred. THANKS for being that way. | 23 stars
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Works great!
I bought this for my 10 year old and it is really easy for her to use. Great price too! | 45 stars
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Pretty bad. However.....
Let me preface this "review" by saying that this record is awful. I am not a fan or Mr. Manilow, and I find him extremely boring and unimaginative. However, as I gave this record 2 stars, there must be some redeeming factor going on here, eh?Absolutely. Although the songs he takes writing credit for on this release are without exception fairly terrible (painful, even) Manilow's rendition of "Cloudburst" on side A (a tune he did not write) is beautiful. There's really not enough I can say about this song. Witty, silly lyrics, brilliantly interesting arrangement, and Manilow's vocals actually work well within the song.For the love of god, please do not buy this CD. It's still horrible. However, if you happen to come across the LP at the Salvation Army for a buck or two pick it up, if only for "Cloudburst". | 12 stars
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Good Balance Overall
A lot of personal preference goes into choosing a set of strings. For me these are a good balance between tone, feel, longevity and price. As a casual player, at home to unwind and occasionally with family and friends, these are the strings I've used for my last few changes and have no reason to change. | 45 stars
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Nice tone
This drum seems to have a nice tone to it, and it's obvious that the head is made from real animal skin... at some point I need to shave the hairs off it! (ick) Seems to be very sturdy, too. | 34 stars
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Excellent Tambourine
This tambourine is good quality for being so cheap. I've used it a lot and even been a little rough with it and so far it's held up. Good sound and lots of fun to use. | 45 stars
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Don't be misled....
This flute case is not what the product description would have you believe. The inside is just a flute case, with molds that are probably meant to fit a B flute, but which did not fit mine. The pouch is very small. You might be able to fit a metronome and tuner in it, if the metronome or tuner is the size of your palm. If you're looking for a pretty flute case, this might be what you need. If it's functionality you're after, you should probably keep looking. | 01 star
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A Fender pickguard
Every hole lined up perfectly. Not much else to say. But I still have to add 10 more words .... um one more word. | 45 stars
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It is what it's advertised to be
These speakers are based upon the idea of studio monitors - compact, integrated speakers that are designed to have a fairly flat response for a single listener, with the speakers aimed at that individual, who is at the third peak of a roughly equilateral triangle. For that function, these monitor-style speakers do very well. They are faithful sound reproducers, and can actually get quite loud without distortion.I would agree with some other reviewers that all the interconnects included in the package are somewhat cheesy (minus the speaker wire, which is adequate) and I would recommend getting or using your own.Some other reviewers have seem confused that this is actually the goal of these speakers. M-Audio even ships a booklet about what studio monitors are now with each set of speakers in case you have any further questions. These speakers are not replacements for bookshelf speakers for an entire room and they are not ghetto blasters with unnaturally harsh highs and thumping lows. There are plenty of 2.1 systems that will serve this function if that's what you're after. | 45 stars
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Perfect for travel!
Bought this little guitar for practice while traveling. I was skeptical that there would be much quality for the price. I am glad a made the purchase. The action is very nice. The neck is very straight. The frets will need a bit of work from my local Luthier as they are a bit uneven, no big deal there. The sound quality is a lot better than I thought even after watching a ton of you tube vids about it. Plenty loud for camping or beach trips.A few other reviews mention an odor coming from the guitar. It is pretty nasty but it seems to be coming from the nylon straps not the guitar itself. I didn't even notice it until I opened the bags containing the straps. No big deal since I am not going to use them anyway.Balance is a bit of an issue. The head stock is heavier than the body.Other than that this really fits the bill for a traveling practice guitar. | 45 stars
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Decent cable for a reasonable price
I like Planet Waves products in general and this continues my support. While not the most expensive end connectors the cable is decently made and is a good value. Quiet, flexible cable and decent connectors. | 34 stars
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Accurate tuning every time!
A precision made instrument that takes the guesswork out of drum tuning. Once you find a tension that works, you can repeat it. I have probably never tuned two-headed drums properly before. It also ensures that the head is equally tensioned across the head. The tuner makes it easy. Includes recommended tension by drum size. The recommendations are a good starting point to find the tension you like. Be sure to keep notes of the tension numbers that work for you! | 45 stars
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musician's gear bag
My teenage son recently purchased an electric piano and wanted to take it places with him. I was concerned about it getting banged around. He really likes the bag. | 45 stars
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Yep, this is a worthless product.
I've experienced the same hard drive problems. It stopped being able to read the disk during only my third extended period of usage. I'm still trying to get in touch with somebody at Tascam about the problem. They're hard to get a hold of. Awesome work, Tascam! | 01 star
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Warm Bright Sound - Great Price
I I tested the Audix OM2, the Shure SM58, and the Sennheiser e835 as all were in my price range. I loved the sound of this mic. It was rich, bright, and was not dry like the SM58. I ended up buying the Audix for my Karaoke Business (given the drunk nature of karaoke-ers!) and I bought this 3 Pack for my Dad's Church. They are currently using these mics anyways so a 3 pack was a no brainer. We found a store that sold the mic such that we got 3 for the price of 2. I was pleased. Given the presence this mic gives when spoken into it was easy to purchase this mic. I highly recommend it over both the Audix and Shure. I tested these mics right next to each other and you could tell the difference. It was very noticable. The 835 was the best sounding, and the Audix was pretty sweet too. and for the price. i was sold! | 45 stars
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Perfect
Mint conditions, working fine with the Bad monkey distortion pedal and the Monster cable i got for my boyfriend. Fast shipping. Satisfied. | 45 stars
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Good value for the price
These pads match the ones that came with the original set and were easily added on. The only complaint I have is that the hardware was slightly different. Instead of the broad plastic covered wing nuts these came with standard tiny ones. Normally this wouldn't bother me but when you beat on these things for an hour or so you need to tighten everything up, the broad plastic ones are easy to locate by feel and don't hurt your fingers when you snug them up. For the price, this was a great way to bring the 5 pc up to 7 to better simulate a true 5 pc set with cymbals. | 34 stars
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recommended w/ reservations
my use is to record our non-pro choral rehearsals and our own concerts. The sound quality is quite good and obviously better than that of DM-10 that I had been using, but not WAY better. choral recordings sound kind of muffled and the reverberation (not the add-on playback effect) sounds stronger than reality. Could be the effect of the omni mics, which pick up signals from all directions in our stone gothic church.Maybe I was expecting too much (r-9 costs 3 times as much),Compared with DM-10, the sound quality is definitely not the "night and day" difference I had hoped for. The mics are not as sensitive as I wish. For our 40-people rehearsals I am setting the gain at 20 on high gain at about 25' away. I could imagine if it is a really quiet concert (which is quite frequent for choral music) I might have to push the gain all the way to 30 max and still not be able to pick up the soft angelic soprano hum. Of course, with DM-10 I can't even control the gain and prevent clipping with AGC. This alone makes this a keeper.Overall, because of the AGC and incremental gain control, I am glad I purchased the unit. | 34 stars
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Excellent Strings
These things stay in tune for a good while and can take some serious jamming. They sound awesome if you want that baritone sound and are great for rhythm. They can take a serious beating if you are hard on your strings. | 45 stars
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By far the nicest sounding strings available
These strings have a beautiful tone and sustain. Lighter gauge makes them easier on the fingers. I use them on my Takamine - no other strings come close to the sound I get from these. | 45 stars
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A surprisingly good bag
A little over a year ago I started flying frequently on commuter jets pretty frequently... specifically, the Embraer ERJ-145s that American Eagle was, at the time, flying between San Diego and LAX, and LAX to Sacramento. This case, surprisingly, fits under the seat of those aircraft (B/C non-bulkhead seats only in the embraer's 1+2 layout), and easily under the middle or window seats on Southwest's 737s and many other aircraft. I've probably used this case for 25 separate flight segments on various planes, and I've never had trouble getting it to fit.The padding isn't very thick, but it's a very firm high-density foam unlike that found in the Reunion Blues bags. These cases are designed to fit just about any horn on the market (unlike Marcus Bonna cases), and they include two loose pads that you can position as you like (I actually stitched them in place). And when say "any horn" I truly mean that: My old CF Schmidt piston-change-valve double fits just fine, and this is the only bag that I've ever found that actually accomodates such a widely wrapped horn without pinching or squeezing in any one direction.Construction of the case is excellent. I didn't find any loose threads, all the stitching looks good, and everything seems to line up correctly. My only gripe is that, since I pretty much use this thing exclusively as a backpack, you can't zip the music pouch closed when the straps are connected since they're actually mounted /inside/ the pouch.As much as I like this bag, I can't say that I use it every day. Personally, I want something more structural between my irreplaceable antique and the outside world, so my horns usually live in a hard case of some sort for daily commuting by car. But for days when my back is feeling flogged, or I'm walking to work, or when I have to fly and don't want to check any luggage, this bag is the one. | 34 stars
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Nice and fast shipping!
I ordered the blue color for my nine year old who was getting an itchy nose and sneezing using the standard block of rosin that comes with his violin. This brand was recommended by his violin teacher. I ordered it on a Friday and it arrived Monday in the mail. Thanks! | 34 stars
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Good Item
This is a good ukulele, although the strings don't look very good upon arrival but they still work great. This product is especially good with free supersaving shipping! Fun product, not a toy (although looks like it a little bit) and sounds great! | 45 stars
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This cable rocks
Just like many musicians out there, I have about every adapter in the world and tried to get by with using them to make recording possible. It WAS possible, but the sound quality definately suffered. I tried this cable and there was no signal loss or noise caused byt the cable. Totally worth the $$$. | 45 stars
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Bongo Baby
I bought these bongos for my new grandson, Chase. At the age of 13 months, he is crazy about them and can even keep a pretty good beat to most songs! As always Amazon.com came through for me in a very timely manner! | 45 stars
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Good for lowered expectations
Son is an intermediate bassoonist. Bought about 30 of these reeds so far from various sources and they are fairly consistent. However, 3 have arrived bad (splits & chips). That's 10% failure rate but all were returned and replacements were fine.About quality: they are not top tier quality, it's obvious and the price reflects that. But they have been CONSISTENT. This means the same minor adjustments are made to them when they arrive (bored out slightly larger & down a little further and tighten up wiring). These adjustments make them good reeds for beginning and intermediate bassoonists. I cannot provide feedback re:suitability for advanced pieces.Right out of the box rating: 2.5. After adjustments: 4/5. | 23 stars
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WOULD BUY ANOTHER PAIR
I had my pair of KRK Rokit 5's stolen out of my car, I was just a bit lazy after I spun a party in Santa Cruz (long drive) so I forgot to bring them from my car. But I can't go back to mixing without a pair of monitors like these. Using a home stereo system actually delays sound output, so when you're trying to line up Vinyl beats or even just want to know whats happening when its actually happening on your output device you need monitors like this, otherwise its just not accurate enough. The idea here is if you're a dj, you need to rely on your ears and if you tune your ears to a system that has a delay or is otherwise not accurate you run the risk of screwing up your performance in a real environment like a club, bar, Radio station etc.. So i had these for about 2 years before they were stolen and it improved my dj skills and I am about to order another pair. I already have the 10 inch Subwoofer and togeather they're totally kick ass. I don't belive an M-Audio product would be as sturdy or well built as these. I considered the M-Aaudio ones that are comperable but they don't have the RCA jack (which i don't use but still) and they are $199 for a pair so I doubt they'd live up to the KRK's. I also recomend you use the XLR cables from the Sub woofer to the Rokit 5's I DJ Using Ableton now, and I have an M-Audio Fast Track Ultra, the output on this are the balanced outputs (like guitar plugs) and i have cables that go from balanced to XLR, then XLR to the Rokit 5's. ROCK ON MY SON! | 45 stars
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From novice user
This works but it is not working as I expected. Need to give attention to know that the mute is on the violin. | 23 stars
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Good Price, Small Package
This review is from a causal musician, not a professional. I don't change my strings too often, so it is always a pleasure when I do. These strings sound good, are very affordable, and feel similar to pricier strings I've used in the past.I like the small package as it fits neatly in the compartment of my guitar case, but keeps the strings from getting bent out of shape until needed. | 45 stars
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well made, looks differ, very small
the bongos sound great right from the box. they are ready to play and seem like really good quality especially for a small child. they don't look quit as nice as the one you see in the picture, the wood looks different. but they play well and my 3 year old son really like them so far. would have easily been 5 stars but i don't like false advertising. you should get exactly what you pay for. in this case it's cosmetic, but it's the principle. | 34 stars
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My son loves it!!
My son was very happy to take his stand to school. The bag makes it easy to transport and the price was wonderful. | 45 stars
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Is what it is.
I think the product is great for a simple power amp. It is no frill, no thrills but does exactly what it is advertised to do. | 45 stars
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Excellent beginner cymbal
If you want a higher pitch cymbal with fairly quick decay and great quality for less than 80 bucks, look no further, this is a must have. I have this cymbal along with my other crash (16" medium-thin zildjian zht crash), and this cymbal was almost the perfect pitch and sound i was looking for. (4 out of 5 because its a little on the quieter side, at least its much more quiet than my zht crash, but thats probably due to the fact that it has a smaller bell.) | 34 stars
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K&K Pure Western Acoustic Pickup
Installing the pickup is not as easy as you think. If you follow the instructions carefully and take your time, you will be able to get it right. I was able to install mine correctly. The pickup sounds great. I also tried a DI box and it sounded even better. You really don't need a DI box but having one will enable to add some tone. Overall, I give this 4 out of 5 stars because installation was a bit tricky with the jig and all. But the sound quality and price make this a great deal. I installed this on a Silver Creek mahogany dreadnaught so I had no problems with using super glue on the bridge plate. I probably would not do it on a 2000 guitar. | 34 stars
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Excellent tuner!!
When I first bought this tuner I was a little skeptic. I had read the reviews and they were somewhat mixed. But for the price I thought I would give it a try. At first tuning was a little wonky, but it turns out it was user error! I tuned using another tuner first and then when I used the Intelli tuner, it was right on!! I love being able to tune my guitar while there is other noise in the room. Plus, being able to tune other instruments make this a real deal!! I have a requinto which is a smaller guitar tuned 4 notes higher than a regular guitar, this means that the tuning is A D G C E A. Using my old tuner was a pain, but with the intelli, it works like a charm! I can also leave it on my guitar while its in the case. I would highly recommend this tuner to anyone searching for a small reliable tuner! | 45 stars
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worth the price
i looked at other tuners and i thought about buying a more expensive one, but this one is totaly worth the price and is great for my acoustic guitar. | 45 stars
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Deceptive Seller - Stay Away For Your Sanity
I have received the Barcelona Student 1/2 size violin I purchased from Austin Bazaar. I have tried to contact Austin Bazaar on the phone twice and left 2 messages. They didn't contact me back. I emailed Austin Bazaar and they replied with 3 links of their policy OF 30 DAY RETURN IF THE ITEM IS DEFECTIVE AND SETUP INSTRUCTIONS. I followed the 3 links they sent me to setup the violin AGAIN and had no sound. I tuned the strings with the Korg Chromatic Tuner TM-40 I bought from Amazon and matched the tunes of G, D, A & E. But, it doesn't have any sound when I pulled the bows. It came with 2 bows and both don't work. Austin Bazaar ignored my voice messages and emails by refusing to call me back and reply back with the Return Authorization Number. BUYERS, BEWARE OF THIS SHADY SELLER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 01 star
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As Advertized
The merchandise was as advertized. What else needs to be said? I wish I would have found one with a clapper, but, what the hey! Regards: Mike | 34 stars
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D6
Bought as a gift, the product arrived on time, recipient was happy, and that is all I know. I think he still uses it and plans to purchase others. | 45 stars
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such fun
Love this little thing. While you wont be composing Bach on this, the harmonica is fun and works. Also very attractively made and sturdy, well worth the price. | 45 stars
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cheap-good enuff
This isn't the best mic but passing it around from drunk to drunk i got no wories. 25 was more than i wanted to spend in the first place. I added a longer cord better quality, they can't break that. for me it's doing the job! 5 stars cause it still works after 4 weekend gigs! | 45 stars
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Great Option
I am a tech as well as a guitar player. I also have spent time in the past Teaching soldering. But these cables seem to be well made with good solderless connections. Most of us know by now that there's a lot of hype but it really comes down to Good Quality Cable (This Seems to be) Good Stable Connectors (These seem to be) & the connections between the two that last (Time will tell). All I know is I have Hand Soldered Special plugs with Good Cable to only have them break with use and I expect the same with these especially in a high use situation where they are plugged & unplugged often.- I do know these are signal clean & do Not bleed f highs & that is critical in my book.- They are Very Easy to use & can be done on Stage between or before sets very quickly and with NO Soldering & I Love that!I will definitely use these again unless I find a longevity problem.LM | 45 stars
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Tasty
I had one of these back in 2010 and I really liked it. I have been playing guitar since 1985 and gig regularly in a couple bands. Love blues, roots rock, funk, punk, surf. I found this guitar on MusiciansFriend on a blemish deal. It had a cross-threaded jack. After that easy fix I changed out the strings, set it up to my liking and intonated it and it turned into a sweet guitar. Great sounding P-90s, GREAT neck, great sustain, great cleans and gets dirty with the best of them.It took a nose dive off my guitar stand while I was pulling some instrument cables around and smacked on the concrete floor of my basement. No damage to the body or neck but after that it was lifeless and seemed to have all its mojo sucked out of it. I sold it to my buddy/amp/guitar tech. He found out that the input jack was bent (from the fall) and was contacting the ground throwing all the electronics off. He bent it back and it came back to life.My guitar tech has a large guitar collection with many USA made Fenders and Gibsons and this is his favorite guitar. He swapped out the pickups with a set of Lollars because he had them around, but liked the original pups just fine.I am on the hunt for another one, but will likely go with humbuckers since I have another guitar with P-90s already. I hope my next one is as much of a gem as the lastEdit. 10/19/2012 - so i found a used custom tele in black with humbuckers used this summer. It Had the same great sound as the p90 version, but with a thicker fatter sound. Had no mud thru my peavey classic 30 and 50. I had a set of Seymour Duncans (jb and a jazz) so I put those in the tele. They sound great too, I wouldn't say any better, just different. Still think these are great guitars for the money.Edit. 11/2/12- ok I just scored on another butterscotch with p90s and its got all the mojo as my first one. I found it used. Great pickups, excellent neck. This guitar is a definite keeper! That makes two tele customs for me, one in black with humbuckers, one in butterscotch with p90s. These things are the real deal. | 45 stars
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That single star rating is inappropriate
His company has the same name as this drumset maker. That shouldn't give him the right to give all 12 of their kits low ratings on Amazon! | 45 stars
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Best picks I have found
I have been playing guitar for about 18 years, and have played with every type of pick imaginable. I started out playing with smaller picks, but got hooked on using the bigger triangle-shaped picks about 11 years ago. I tried all the Fender picks and various other types, but was never truly satisfied. Once I discovered the Clayton line of picks, it was over.I started with the 1 mm picks and they were too stiff. I used the .80s for a long time, but once I went to a Telecaster from a hollow-body, the .80s were more stiff than I wanted. The .63s are perfect and probably what I will use from here on out.First off, the tone and feel are perfect. I play rhythm guitar and these picks are great for any tempo or dynamic. The grip is also perfect, even when your hands get sweaty. I also love that they are white so they are easy to spot on top of my amp or on the off chance I drop one.Of course, picks are a personal choice and I recommend experimenting and being open to trying all types until you find what works best for you. There is no right pick for everybody and all styles. However, I highly recommend giving these a try. I have also tried the .50s and they are a little lighter than I like, but if you like thinner picks these may be more your style. They are also great for playing bass if you use picks. | 45 stars
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Does What Is Says On The Tin, err, Leatherette!
I'll admit that I'm a sucker for aesthetics. I also already owned a Crosley portable turntable in tan, so a matching case for records wasn't an especially hard sell. I was, however, somewhat hesistant due to the price & curious as to the quality.Crosley's portable TURNTABLES are unquestionably 'entry-level' on the price/quality scale - lots of plastic, a tonearm that can't be replaced or adjusted.. they get the job done but I don't think they're intended to be anyone's primary record player. What they are is portable and not so expensive that you'll never take it anywhere for fear of damaging it.That said, I was a little more concerned about the build quality when it comes to a case that holds my records, many of which *are* rather expensive. Yes, I want something that's reasonably priced AND solidly constructed. Crazy, right?I'm pleased with the result, but haven't put this case up to any serious stress tests. The combination of vinyl and wood smells great, though it's a little overpowering at times. With a full load of LPs the handle & hinges feel sturdy; that could change over time, but because the lid is removable I could certainly tighten the hinges myself. For the price (I paid about $60) I have two complaints about the quality: 1) the corner pieces are plastic like those on the turntable 2) there doesn't seem to be any metal supporting this thing at all. Neither metal corner pieces nor an interior 'rollcage' would have driven the price up too much, and either would dramatically increase the build quality and durability of the case.All in all I'm giving it three stars. It's an instance of 'what you see is what you get'. I'm happy with it, but would certainly consider upgrading in the future. | 23 stars
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Jazz Select
I like these a lot better than the standard orange box rico reeds. They are more expensive but just seem to have better construction,control and durability. | 34 stars
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Best all-around flatwound bass strings on the market
I have used these strings before, just never purchased them from Amazon before. Before I continue, let me say that every brand of flatwound bass string has its own unique characteristics, and one is not necessarily better than another... but I believe the D'Addario Chromes are the best for all around serviceability, and would appeal to the widest group of users. Their frequency response is extended from that of traditional flatwounds such as LaBella, with a much more pronounced high-end, but also a big, pillowy low-end and somewhat subdued mids when compared to Rotosound flats. You can actually slap on these strings with great "old-school" results... the materials and construction are first-rate. The outer wrappings are perfectly mated and you cannot detect any gaps at all. Polished and smooth, your fingers just glide effortlessly over them. If you want to experience the best that flatwound strings have to offer, try the Chromes. They are the best all-around flatwound bass strings. | 45 stars
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Great as an external sound card
I bought this unit to use with my laptop to run music through a professional PA system. The idea was to play 'walk in' music while we were getting ready for the bands to come on.I can only say that it has exceeded my expectations in terms of sound quality and performance. A high quality PA system playing loud is a surprisingly revealing audio system. MP3s playing through this box sound really good, with much less of the phasey kind of sound on cymbals for example than most sound cards give with MP3s.I use the balanced outputs, and ended up velcroing the unit to a 1U shelf and rack mounting it in my 'front of house' case.I have provided sound for parties with this thing, and have even done some DJ work with it.Now, several years later it is on my desk at work driving some decent active monitors for music while I work. I continue to be impressed that MP3s sound so good through this unit.Of course it doesn't do magic, but it plays MP3s much better than my computers noisy internal sound card, and better than anything else I have tried. Also it works well with professional balanced sound equipment.I did need to lift the ground on the balanced outputs though to cure a hum when playing my laptop through the PA.I have never used it for recoding. | 45 stars
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It is simple really
It works. You attach it to your power source (make sure it is a good one), and then you can use this to plug into your pedals.There are two reasons for "this" to potentially produce noise. If1. You have a poor power source (which many are...you have to find one good enough to power multiple pedals)or2. You got a defective cable. This can easily be fixed by getting an exchange.Personally, I limit myself to 3 pedals because I know that is the limitation of my power source. I have not and will not try more, as I do not want to risk ruining anything.So again, it works fine. | 34 stars
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Happy Buyer
I brought this guitar for my nephew's 5th birthday. I got an e-mail right away from Coolstuff4u with information on my product and they send out the package right away. It doesn't give you instructions to tighten up the strings with a screw driver but once you tighten up the strings my nephew was playing away and he enjoyed it. I would buy stuff from them again. | 34 stars
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Hey this worked really good till my grand nephew's dog bit it clean in half
Awe... it might have deserved 5 stars had it had a chance to prove itself. But I did buy another that I still have but it is still in it's original packaging as a back up for my other cords. Until i break it out and use it hard for 6 months I have nothing else to say here. | 34 stars
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Indispensable for my tape-to-MP3 project
I found Spin it Again by a web search several months ago and it's now indispensable software for me. At the time I was looking for a way to convert an oral history interview from cassette tape to CD, and Spin it Again was the perfect solution for that. After that, I started a new project with Spin it Again: converting my collection of audiobooks from cassette tape to digital audio.Spin it Again is user-friendly. I appreciate that because I'm not interested in advanced digital audio editing; I just want to produce decent-sounding audio files from my books on tape. I'm sure I'm only using a fraction of the software's capabilities, but that fraction is all I need. The tape noise removal options have all worked well. The "level wizard" is great for setting recording levels each time I start with a set of tapes.This software is so indispensable to me by now that when I ditched my desktop PC for an iMac this spring, I moved Spin it Again (wish they did have a Mac version) to my notebook PC so that I can continue to use it. I've tried a few highly-rated recording applications on the Mac (including Audacity). I'm sure they are fine, but they had learning curves I just don't have the time for. I really like Spin it Again much better for my purposes.The only problem I encountered using Spin it Again on my notebook PC was the notebook's lack of a line-in jack (it only has a microphone jack - and Acoustica warns against using that as a line-in from audio equipment as the sound load can damage the mic jack). I tried using the mic input for a couple of tape conversions but the sound was distorted. I have just purchased and starting using theBehringer U-Controlwhich connects my tape player via USB instead of the microphone input, and am pleased with the results.If you want to convert your old cassette tapes or LPs to digital audio without having to master complicated software, Spin it Again is a good choice. | 45 stars
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More like sewing thread than hemp ...
While the shipping was timely , the product itself is lacking . I suppose I should have gotten a clue from the low price . There's no way to tell from the picture , that this so called "hemp" seems to be nothing more than bright yellow sewing thread , and does not have the sturdiness and thickness of hemp routinely used in piping . I would not order this product again . | 01 star
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Great Power Strip
I've bought several of these over the last few years. The power strips are used onstage for live sound use, I like them because of the long power cord. I give these guys a rather rough treatment, they are exposed to humidity, being trampled on by musicians, etc.. One of these stopped working after someone accidentally dropped a drink on it, very bad, luckily I stopped working and no damage was caused to equipment. Another one stopped working after many hours of subwoofer vibrations a few screws sustaining the outlets in place came loose. Someone tried to plug a keyboard in anyway and damaged the strip, which resulted in a few sparks, therefore I suggest checking the tightness on the screws every once in awhile. On this last purchase, I bought two units. One of them worked perfectly, the other wouldn't switch on, the button was broken. I decided to open up strip and was able to fix the problem in less than 2 minutes. Overall the durability of these strips are pretty good, I can't comment on home use, but using them on the road they've lasted me up to 2 years, well worth the investment. | 34 stars
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Good starter harp
I own 5 harps. This is the smallest and cheapest I own. It is a really good deal for this price. Most harps are very expensive. A harp of this size from a "good" manufacturer with full sharping levers would be over $1000. This one is made in Pakistan. It sounds fairly nice for the price. I like it as a nice portable harp to carry to classes. And, since it's cheaper, I don't need to worry as much if it gets bumped around during a class. I think it would also be a great harp to learn on, to see if you like it or are good at it before making the commitment to buy a more expensive harp.At classes, this harp has a really bad reputation, probably due to its inexpensive price and the fact that most people who buy them know nothing about harps.However, it really is a nice little harp. The string spacing and tension are excellent. I like the way they extended the top to give your hand room to reach the higher strings -- that is difficult in some small harps. This harp has broken fewer strings than some of my really expensive harps. After about 6 years, mine has no cracks or problems of any kind. The harp piller and harmonic curve are both laminated and pretty strong. However, I keep it out of direct sunlight and high heat, and make sure it doesn't dry out too much in our midwestern winters (when most homes get very, very dry and many wood things crack). You would need to do that with any wooden musical instrument. I also know how to take care of it -- like how to push in the tuning pins if they loosen up (which they will do on any Irish-style harp). If you take care of this harp, it will last a long time.If you do buy it, buy an extra set of strings. And also buy Sylvia Woods book on learning to play the harp and how to correctly care for the harp. | 34 stars
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Great for Peavey Classic 30
Great for my peavey classic 30, no harshness, with good bottom, and sizzling top end.The sound is sooo smooth.With amp turned up and guitar at min. clean level, the speaker sounds dark and creamy, crank the guitar volume, the bottom is constant but the high come searing, and sizzling through in an ear pleasing way, with great touch sensitivity and volume, very flexible, usable speaker.The icepick frequency seems to have been "notched out" of these speakers IMO.Sat directly in front of of my amp and jammed, when I was done, my ears were not ringing, and I did not have that irritating feeling in my head I got with the stock Blue Marvel.Bottom line=big bottom, sizzling highs.Looking for something on stage to overcome a hard drummer or bass player, see the more ballsy, less sweet, Texas Heat. | 45 stars
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Not for gigging
Tweaky pedal, overall. That means that nothing stock sounds very good until you tweak it. It might be OK for home and studio work, but don't ever use it live. It takes too long to electronically switch between patches. Results in "dead air", so to speak. | 12 stars
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Very nice sound for the price
I found a very nice condition '70s Pioneer PL-A35 turntable just about to be put on the shelf at the local Goodwill, grabbed it before the nice fellow could put it on the shelf, and brought it home. It was in need of a belt and a stylus, and for now, I was on a tight budget.This AT cartridge delivers _very_ nicely for the price, and after some minor adjustments to the recommended tracking weights and the like, matches up very well in my turntable. Very pleased with my purchase! | 34 stars
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okay but not the best
okay, here is my advice:buy the musicly hopeless pakage. trust me. i actually bought both sets and this is the second best | 45 stars
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Does the Job Well
This was more than I needed but the combination of the rackmount and possibilities for future expansion led me in this direction. I am well satisfied with my choice.This is a simple piece of equipment. It is set up to serve up to 8 microphones with XLR connections. Each has an independent gain and phantom power switch. I experience no distortion and the unit hums along without any help or tweaking on my part. That's what I want a preamp to do. | 34 stars
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Smooth, musical distortion
Based on the Westbury W20 pedal that Shawn Lane used, the Nady TD-1 offers more control over your sound. Level control goes from near nothing to extreme signal boost, drive has 3 way switch (low, medium, high gain) and knob to adjust level on whatever setting you have the switch. Very versatile, goes from light overdrive to blistering sustain. EQ section is just as versatile, similar setup to gain for the high eq, switch and knob; low is just a knob and mid is just a switch, but both affect musical frequencies. Presence knob adds harmonic richness and "bite". Switch and jacks are heavy duty. Only drawback (besides having to open it up to change the tube) is the power supply - it's got a special connector, which while it does screw onto the pedal, is bulky on a space-limited pedal board. Whole unit isn't tiny, either at 5.5" x 5.7" x 1.5", so it isn't huge, either, but the power cable takes up space when connected. All that being said, the sound of this thing is AMAZING!!!! It is the closest I've heard (player for 35 years) to real amp distortion, very smooth and musical. Some folks will say that there's not enough power from the supply to actually overdrive a 12AX7 tube (which the unit uses), possibly the case, but whatever the case, pure tube or some solid state voodoo going on inside, it's what comes out of the output jack that matters, and this unit shines in it's gloriously smooth distortion. I use one of these on my board, love it to death. In fact, I own 2, when I used a larger board had one set for light distortion, the other for heavy, but I've paired down my setup to make it easier to haul around. The TD-1 still earns a spot on the board. I really, really, really like this pedal. They are kind of hard to find, so get yours while it's available. It took me weeks to track mine down, even though they were advertised as "in stock" I always got an email stating that they didn't have one, but I kept after it and was successful. BEST DISTORTION PEDAL I'VE EVER HEARD!!!!!! | 45 stars
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DEFECTIVE AS RECEIVED, GREAT SERVICE FROM SELLER
The design of this stand appears good, but mine arrived in a condition where it could not be assembled. One hex bolt was turned in so tight it could not be removed for assembly without stripping the inside of the hex head. I contacted the manufacturer for the replacement of the defective leg. They wanted a picture of the entire stand, the defective leg, and the barcode. All this for a leg that was probably only worth a few dollars plus shipping.I finally decided to just request a credit from The Musician's Friend, the Amazon supplier. Their customer service was excellent and resulted in a full refund.I was not pleased with the support of the manufacturer, but was very pleased with The Musician's Friend and would order from them again. | 01 star
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Good for light duty
I needed to buy a cymbal bag that can be folded and put inside a suitcase. The more expensive bags have a reinforced bottom and can't be folded over. This bag is good if you only have a few cymbals to carry. But be careful not to overfill it as the zipper breaks easily. There is no padding, so it is just a protective cover. Just light duty going from the house to a gig, but not for longer trips or checking at an airport. | 34 stars
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Great value for the price
My husband and I were looking for a reasonably priced trombone. We found it in this model. We did not have to go into hock to afford this one. It has worked out very well for my stepdaughter. | 34 stars
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bbe482i sonic maximizer - get one!
got this thing a few weeks back - great buy from amazon - about $70 cheaper than musician's friend. i'm using it through an effects loop in my marshall. the other guitar player has it going through the loop in his boogie. need to adjust the knobs a bit, but it can definitely add some balls to your sound. it's similar to an eq, but seems to clear up the mud and smush the distortion to a nice, clear, punch you in the face sound. it can even add a little distortion. get one, mess around w/ your levels, it's most def worth the money.plus, it's really versatile. you can use it in your mix in the studio, you can use it in your PA, for vocals, drums, whatever. i heard it in a store through a PA just hooked up to a stereo - turn that mofo on and 'ka plow!' an over simplification of what it does is like pushing a 'loudness' button on a stereo or receiver. it kinda 'un-muffles' the sound as well. | 45 stars
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Is a good product
Ia excellent product if you want to star the music learning. Is ideal for kids and for begginers and you can learn music alone at home. | 34 stars
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I found the cartridges for $5.00!!!!
Toys "R" Us has the cartridges on clearance for $4.99!!! Hurry in to your local store and get them. The manager told me that they were going to stop selling them in the stores. So hurry in!! | 45 stars
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Quality Zildjian sound
Don't settle for the cheapest cymbals. The reason why better cymbals cost more is because of the bronze content. Cheap = brass. Brass = terrible sound. Go for bronze, and you'll get gold when it comes to the sound quality of the cymbal. | 45 stars
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Really great starter violin
I recieved the violin quickly. It has a nice case, and the violin looked really nice. The thing that caught my attention was that the neck wasn't stained like the rest of the wood, but I don't really care about that. I put the bridge in place, and its good because I was able to put my own notches in and file the bridge to suit my needs. Installing the bridge was simple, but I reccomend looking up instuctions on how to do it. Also it holds its tune very well, which suprised me for a cheap instument. For those of you who don't know, violin pegs do come loose, but these are easily pushed in or if you need to you can use peg dope or like me, birthday candle wax. They haven't given me any trouble at all besides a little slipping while tuneing, but the fine tuners make up for the pegs not being so precise. There is a fine tuner for each string which is really helpful for beginners. One string did break while tuning, but this happens to all string instruments sometimes, so I bought some new ones. It's a good idea in general no matter what instrument you play to replace the factory strings because they do break. The strings were so simple to change, it took barely a minute per string! When I opened the bow I thought it had too much curve, but I later realized I didn't tighten it enough. The rosin was included which was nice. This was a great investment for a starting violin.I saw in one reveiw a customer said they had to spend $84 to fix their violin. If you get the violin and think there is a problem, do some research online to see how to fix it before trusting a music store to fix it. I use to work at one, and believe me they rip you off. The violin I recieved needs no work at all, you got robbed if you spent $84. The bridge is high which isn't a real problem for me since I play guitar and already have strong fingers, but if it bothers you too much you can file it yourself or buy a new bridge for around $20 or less if you buy online. | 34 stars
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GREAT STUFF!!
TOOK THE ANNOYING RING OUT OF MY SNARE DRUM! I USED TWO PADS, ONE AT 12 O' CLOCK, AND ONE AT 3 O'CLOCK. DID THE TRICK! NOW, IF I CAN JUST FIGURE OUT HOW MANY TO USE ON MY EX-WIFE! BUY 'EM !! | 45 stars
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Great Delay sounds (4.5 stars)
There is a reason why this pedal is on so many pro guitarist pedal board. It is versatile and sounds great. I was torn between this one and DD-20. I liked the fact that the dd-20 was smaller and had a digital read out that gave beats per minute (a great feature for recording) but ultimately I liked the sound of the DL-4 better. To me it sounds less digital than the other digital delays. The tap tempo works great. It is a breeze to record with. I just use Ableton Live's metronome to tap the tempo in then everything is perfectly in sync. I agree with the previous reviewer who stated it's interfering with his personal life. I've been losing sleep since I got this thing. It's just too much fun to play with all the different delay models. My only complaints are that three presets are not enough (this thing has way to many cool sounds), I wish it had a digital read out that gave BPM, it doesn't come with an ac adapter, and I wish it was smaller. I tried out a bunch of different delay pedals and in this price range I think this is the best one. | 34 stars
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Don't waste your money!
This machine is TERRIBLE. The instructions are messed up - they DO NOT tell you how to start/connect the system...but it gives you "optional" connection instructions if you want to hook it up to your TV instead of using the mini screen on the actual machine. The words didn't appeared on the screen, so I called the customer service at Memorex. They couldn't figure out why it didn't work, finally said that the monitor itself is probably defective and that I should return in to the store. When I return it, I will upgrade to a better system because the speakers on this are bad - sounds like you are in a tin can. Really, I can't say anything good except for the sale price when I got it ($38.00 or so). | 01 star
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fun li'll gadget
This controller is exactly what it's cracked up to be: affordable, versatile, and compact. The simple LCD feedback is surprisingly excellent, the keys, knobs, wheels all have a familiar, reliable feel. I simply plugged it into the usb, it got power, xp recognized it as a midi audio something or other, and I was immediately sending midi signals to Live.Cons: One knob only registers ~100 degrees (not the full 270 or whatever). Not a big deal.Also, the included VST instrument software isn't working with Live right now, and the error message + help documentation is weak.Overall, I look forward to exploring what I can do with this. It's small size and power-via-usb is a huge plus for mobility! | 34 stars
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Decieiving
Product was totally not what was described. Was very poorly made and when i tried to return it, they only offered me an exchange for another crappy product, gee thanks. | 01 star
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WOW A PORTABLE GUITAR WITH WIFI!!!!!!!
I don't know how long I searched for this, the ultimate geek guitar, the ability to jam with my friends over the internet is just priceless!!!! | 45 stars
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My son thinks he's Dave Mustaine
My son had me order this for him because he saw his rock idol Dave Mustaine of Megadeth with a similar pic holder. He seems to be pretty happy with it. It does what it's supposed to do--hold pics!! | 45 stars
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Easily replaced lost output jack bolt on Gibson SG
Somewhere along the way I lost the bolt that fits over the output jack on my Gibson SG... quickly added one of these to my cart just to get that bolt back over the output jack so it would be more secure. It fit perfectly over the Gibson SG standard jack's threads without a hitch!(plus I have the rest of the parts in case they ever need to be replaced) | 45 stars
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Rock it, anybody!
This SG-style guitar and starter pack is a great deal. Perfect for anyone who wants a sweet guitar, but can't afford Gibson. Comes with all of the things you need to hit the ground rocking. | 45 stars
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Wireless microphone 4 channel
For what these mics cost, I feel as though I ripped off the company! I did buy these for my karaoke business and admittedly wanted to save money, but this was a steal.Where frequently two or more people want to get up on stage to sing together the four mic system has hands down been the most reliable. Very minor interference if any. I find it kind of cheesy when three or more share one microphone (when they aren't professionals trained to do so) and much harder to keep levels even and balanced so i bought this. This has definitely simplified things with individual volume control. I could no longer justify renting given the price of this system. I give this two thumbs up!! | 45 stars
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The polish cleans the guitar
I don't really find a point in the more expensive polish. It cleans the guitar. It makes the fingerprints go bye bye. it works. if you feel the way i do, get a guitar poish regardless of the price or brand. | 34 stars
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great quality
Great deal. the price was great and the item was exactly what they offered.Very happy with it. thank you | 34 stars
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not working
I have problems when connecting the Eliminator Lighting Special Effect Series Mushroom Special Effects Lighting did not catch. open from the front and I noticed that one of the blades that power the lights this bad. Please tell me how I should proceed, if I send a new lighting? Today I am in Panama City, Panama.Awaiting your response, | 01 star
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High portability and low price
Of course, this stand is not nearly as solid feeling as my much-heavier, solid-metal music stand I use at home. It does twist around a bit when you handle it. On the other hand, it's much lighter, collapsible, and it goes inside my practice bag instead of being a piece of furniture that takes another hand to lug. For my practices and rehearsals I want to travel light. This stand fits that bill, and its desk angle is adjustable so it works well for large fake books and for a single lead sheet. I had two pieces of thin plexiglass cut at my local hardware store to sandwich separate sheets of music so I have no problems with wind or with three-sheet-wide scores. I've never had a sturdiness problem with this stand, and I've never had it tip over, but I am careful not to tighten the knobs more than necessary, and I set the legs to their sturdiest position. I always play sitting, so height is not a consideration for me. But I have measured it and found that at its highest elevation the bottom of the sheet music is 50" off the floor. That's plenty high for me even if I were a vocalist, and I'm 6'1". Sure, it does not impress as would an $80-$100, stand but the quality is almost unbelievable for $13. I notice that some of the negative reviews are two or three years old, and I wonder if this stand was the same design then that it is now. It IS a lightweight stand and I take care with the knobs, but I certainly would not call it flimsy.One discrepancy that might be important to you: The stand they delivered to me this month (October 2011) was NOT a "two section" stand, as advertised. It's all in one section and it collapses down to a 20" length that fits in my practice bag. I actually consider this a plus since it makes it quicker and easier to erect at rehearsals. I bought one of these Hisonic Signature stands a few years back, but they've changed it a bit. That one definitely was in two sections, and I made the top section into an excellent table-top book stand. That older one also had folding-clip-type clamps for each section instead of the turn-knob-screw-in type of clamps. | 34 stars
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The MIGHTY BRIGHT XTRAFLEX DUET SUPER LED MUSIC STAND LIGHT by The Sugar Bear In LA
I am very,very happy with the Might Brite Duet Super LED Music Stand Light. I have been performing for quite a number of years in places that require lighting. I have used many types of music stand lights. In the old days all of the lights in an orchestra pit or on stage required electricity (still used quite a bit) & a lot of extension cords all over the place. Electrical outlets are not always close or they are needed by the sound engineer or players using electrical instrments. Elextricity can become a premium commodity at the gig. A great advantage with this light, it is battery operated.(A big plus) This light is vevy small. Easily transported which makes it easy to keep in most all types of instrument cases. I will probably start buying a few to keep in my brasswinds, woodwinds,keyboards & guitar cases.(1 less thing to forget on the gig). The light clips on the stand with 1 clip (top or bottom of stand) You can seperate the 2 lights. It is so flexible that it adjusts easily. You can bend the neck easily & will not droop like some lights that uses screws & bolts.(Does anybody have a wrench,pair of plyers, screw driver or dime?) The LED puts out a nice soft but bright light. I purchased online at Amazon & got the best low price. | 45 stars
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Not a bad strap
Well, here's what i have to say, this strap is much shorter than im used to, but seeing how I bought this for an off guitar, that's ok. They really should put the length in the description, the length is 53" max, where I like my straps to be 64" max.It is a hard strap to get on the guitar, (I do not suggest getting this strap withDunlop Dual Design Straplok System, Nickel), these are great locks, BUT almost impossible to install on this strap.Overall great buy for a cheap little money saver. | 23 stars
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Great Starting point and Worthwhile Upgrade
Man Cakewalk Home Studio 2002 comes up strong!Home Studio XL heads up:If you're looking to purchase HS XL because of the DR-008SE (by FXpansion, then I suggest you don't. The DR-008SE is extremely buggy, and frequently (as in everyday) crashes and brings HS down with it.-------------- DR-008se Elaboration -----------------------------It's a terrible nuisance! Absolutely horrific that such software was packaged and sold. I think it was just an incentive to get people to buy the pro or full version - the DR-008. Also, if you've used the DR-08SE in a project, it always says that it cant find the audio file and you have to listen to this for EVERY wave file that is used by the DR-008SE. It doesn't take long to get sick of this. FXpansion offered no solution to this when i posted it on there message board back in November.---------------------------------------------------------Home Studio � for the Upgrading userAwesome. I upgraded after being an expert with HS 7 (toot-toot). I think the new features I use the most are the Envelope which let you �draw� how certain parameters change over time, like volume (It�s a vast improvement over recording the parameter changes into the track as in HS 7), audio exporting, like to .wma, .wav, and .rm. In HomeStudio XL, you can export a limited number of .mp3 files with this trial software. Also, augmented in this version (at least from an ex-HS 7 user�s perspective) is the fine-grain time. A note used to have 120 places within a meter where it could be placed. Now it has (wait let me check�) 960! Funny, thing is, I�m so used to 120, that is difficult to get calibrated to 960 when reading the note start times. Ah, but HS is a sympathetic app and allows you to choose how fine you want the time to be. The gamut is from 120 � 960. I�ve been working with 360 lately. One of my favorite new features is Groove-Clip looping. With it, you can take any piece of audio (either recorded or imported into your project/song) and delimit it using a window that makes the audio part you�re looking for pretty easy to find. You adjust the beginning and the end of what you want looped over and over again in a non destructive manner until you�re sure you�ve gotten it (you can play the delimited audio from within the window to test your loop). Once you�re happy with it, you then lop off all the audio outside of what you want and what�s left is called your Groove-Clip. With your groove-clip all set up, you can extend or contract [by dragging] it in either direction (right or left) and it is looped over and over for the distance you finalized it at. MAGNIFICANT!! I use it for guitar parts that luckily come out right. The absolutely most used feature is something called, (um hold on a sec�) slip editing on MIDI clips. This allows you to silence notes without having to change there velocities to 1 or delete them. This is an INVALUABLE, and a Welcomed augmentation.For some reason, they moved Normalize Audio, and 3db louder and quieter operations off of the context menu for audio and kept it in the Edit->Audio menu section.Home Studio for the New UserI have to assert that this is an excellent program for learning to compose with. It comes with tutorials that will get you up and running fast. The online help is very good too. I can�t say that there has been an instance where I couldn�t find what I wanted (not many anyway - I can say with certainty). Its user interface is so easy and it looks nice. You can mark parts of you�re song such as "Guitar Solo" or something) and navigate them quickly in 2 different ways. One takes you there immediately while the other steps you through marker by marker from where ever you start. Recording is like a 2 (setup and record) step process, which is good seeing as how you�ll be rerecording a lot. Recording can be stepped up and specialized at the cost of maybe 2-4 more steps that you only do 1 time for each Different time period of the song you try to record in. Most often I use punch-in recording when specialized recording is required. This allows recording only during a time period you set. You can also set whether to record over existing notes or in addition to them.There is non-destructive editing of both audio and MIDI clips (clips are sections of notes or audio). You can import audio, export audio, and add effects to midi and audio tracks like a distortion to audio tracks that sound good.My only qualms1-Sometimes Home Studio will playback at some awfully fast rate. Like if you recorded with the tempo at 100 bpm, then playback might be at like 600bpm. It�s a pain in the neck when that starts happening. I think that only happens when the sound card is �tired�, so you should probably give it rest then.2-To get someone on the phone at tech support takes a long time. A LONG time. However, the person I dealt with was pleasant and put an honest effort into helping solve the problem with the Dr-008se.This review is probably a bit too long, so I�ll end it now. I highly recommend Home Studio or Home Studio XL. And when you buy yours, be sure to register it, so you can get spectacular deals from Cakewalk that not even auctions can rival � seriously! Once you use it, you�ll want to use it exclusively. I�ve tried Cubasis after knowing HS and it was an unpleasant experience. The only other software I would use instead of Home Studio is Sonar. But Home Studio gives me everything I need to put songs together. | 45 stars
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Unpleasant Sounding
I was a bit skeptical that bridge pins would make much of a different to the sound of guitar, but a number of the reviews available on the web indicated they improved its tonal qualities. Also, the plastic pins which came with my guitar appear to be rather cheap and thus, I thought there might be an opportunity for improvement perhaps on par with new strings or a pick more suitable to my tastes.The good news is that I can say emphatically that bridge pins can change a guitar's sound. The bad news is that they made my guitar sound absolutely horrible. I experienced high pitched tinny sounds to the extent that I could only tolerate them for about 1/2 an hour before I felt compelled to remove them and replace the plastic pins. The next day, I repeated the experiment with the same results just to ensure that something unexpected had not occurred during the installation process. I will accept that depending on the guitar, these bridge pins may work for you. In my case they absolutely did not. However, for the price, it was a relatively inexpensive trial. | 01 star
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Great sax reeds, fast shipping
The reeds are working great for my 6th grade daughter & holding up well. They were shipped very quickly. | 45 stars
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Simply the Best
These are excellent guitar hangers. I have 3 guitars and 1 bass hanging with them. The installation was easy, and as they are installed in the wall studs, they are very sturdy and weight is not an issue. The locking mechanism is ingenious. I also like that the locking hook pivots making guitars with asymmetrical headstocks, such as a Telecaster, hang perfectly vertical. I also have a dreadnought acoustic guitar, and the back of it is several inches away from the wall when hanging keeping the guitar's back and the wall scuff-free. These are the best guitar hangers that I have seen, and I wouldn't hesitate to purchase more. | 45 stars
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Niceeee!
Man this is one of man's greatest contributions to the music world. I love My talk box! If you enjoy music as a hobby, then I suggest that you get one its fun, easy to use, and inexpensive! | 45 stars
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Good for a while but easily broken unacceptable for that hefty price tag
I love the Edirol product but the case is definitely overpriced.I had one. It worked for a while and then the swivel leg brokeand now it's worthless. Lot of money for something that breaksthat easily. Thus I would recommend something else. | 01 star
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Snazzy, Flashy, and Sounds Great
This is a great tamborine. I use it at work to celebrate when one of my employees make a sale. It looks and sounds great and I have receieved many compliments from co-workers. | 34 stars
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Always on the Go
I really like this product very much. It is a great tuner and has some incredible presets. I love the fact that you can easily program and edit your own version of effects and then assign it to a channel.Amps sounds are great. It makes a difference on guitar sounds.I would recommend this pedal for busy musicians on the go as it is user friendly.For the price, it is a great deal.If I had to complain about one thing the only thing would be that I did not know it was a plastic casing pedal. I prefer the metal case pedals. I am pretty rough with my equipment.Nevertheless...I love this pedal! | 34 stars
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Great Violin for the Price
I just received this outfit today. Here are my first impressions:Looks: The violin has a nice antique finish. The sides and back are nicely flamed. It looks like it is a much more expensive unit. It seems to be built well - I don't have to worry about the back splitting in half at some point.Sound: The strings that come with are satisfactory, but I would recommend replacing them with some Dominants. The original strings sound good once you rosin the bow for about five minutes (see below), but they are still not very responsive. The violin holds its tune well.Accessories: This unit comes with two bows. The product description says they are real wood, but they sure do feel a lot like plastic. You really have to rosin them up forever before they will produce any sound. I would suggest buying a half decent bow for thirty bucks at the local music shop. I would also replace the rosin that comes with, as it seems to be a bit "dried out". The extra bridge and pitch pipes are a bonus. The case is surprisingly nice and protects the instrument well.Overall, I don't think you can beat the price for this unit. If you are willing to replace the strings and bow for an extra sixty dollars, this outfit will still be much cheaper than others on the market. It is a great value for the price. | 45 stars
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Teenage son loves it.
Great buy for the money. My teenage son loves tnis guitar/amp. He is the envy of his friends. | 45 stars
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Excellent Product.
It is large, heavy and runs very hot. It syncs perfectly with the sound, and looks great. Must be mounted with bracket, and plenty of circulating air to flow around the unit. Not for the casual user. | 45 stars
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Rock'n Roll, baby!
"This is the story of a tiny little box of green metal..."This pedal is astonishing! Just put the gain at the max, press the switch and the little grey button, and you sound almost like Dimebag himself!For everyone who thinks it will deliver exactly the same heavy loud blast we can here on the Pantera records, do not forget that Dimebag was using this pedal plus another one, and everything was plugged in a dual Randall amplifier. But the idea is clearly there! The razorsharp riffs this little magic box can deliver are just great, even on a small amp (I'm using a Fender 25W).It sounds like Dimebag, but it's only one of the possibilities of the DD-11. Of course it's designed for hardrock and heavy metal players, but not only for people who want to play some Pantera tracks. It suits to almost every time of heavy distortion.A must-have | 45 stars
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Good knobs.
They are pretty good knobs for the price, a bit tight on the pots, but that is probably a good thing as they feel solid. They are a bit darker than the picture with more of a copper tint, but they still look great, they only go to 10 however. =) | 34 stars
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Son loves it
This instrument has good sound and looks nice. The price on this item is fantastic. My son's band teacher said it was a really nice instrument too. All together my son is really happy with it. | 45 stars
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