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Ultimate, classic sound! I also had one of these back in the '80s, and after 25 years as a bass player, I'm back to playing guitar. Driving my Tele through this pedal gives me that organic, vintage sound that I fell in love with a lifetime ago.
45 stars
AWESOME-I GOT MINE TODAY I REMEMBER OWNING A TRONICHORD IN 1980 WHEN THEY FIRST CAME OUT. IT WAS MY ALL TIME FAVOURITE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT UNTIL NOW, AND I'VE ALSO OWNED SINCE THEN-BASS GUITAR, YAMAHA PSR240 KEYBOARD, YAMAHA DD9 DIGITAL DRUMS, CASIO WK3300, MEDELI DD305 DIGITAL DRUMS. CURRENTLY, I OWN A STYLOPHONE, CASIO WK3300, KORG MONOTRON, AND THIS LITTLE BEAUTY, WHICH CAME TODAY, AND IT BLOWS ALL THE OTHERS OUT OF THE WATER, UNLESS YOU'RE A SERIOUS TECHY FREAK-THE CASIO STILL IS GOOD FOR A NON-NOVICE. SO WHY IS IT SO GOOD? EASE OF USE YET EXCELLENT SOUNDS AND ENOUGH OPTIONS FOR THE BEGINNER TO IMPROVE ON. SIMPLICITY IS A MUCH OVERLOOKED QUALITY OF A GOOD MUSICAL INSTRUMENT, BUT FOR MANY OF US, A SYNTHESIZER WITH 10000 FUNCTIONS IS JUST TOO COMPLEX FOR MANY OF US TO EVER GET OUR HEADS AROUND. AFTER ALL, ISN'T MUSIC SUPPOSED TO BE ENJOYED AND FUN AHEAD OF ALL ELSE? AND YOU SURE WILL ENJOY THE SUZUKI QCHORD IF YOU LIKED OR CAN REMEMBER ITS TRONICHORD AND OMNICHORD PREDECESSORS, BECAUSE THIS IS FAITHFULLY IN THAT TRADITION OF FUN SIMPLICITY AND COOL HARP LIKE SOUNDS. THESE MACHINES AREN'T USED IN MUSIC THERAPY FOR NO REASON, THEY ARE SIMPLE TO PICK UP, IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE LOADS OF MISTAKES ON THEM AS WELL. CAN'T WAIT TO WATCH THE INSTRUCTIONAL DVD. FORGET THE EXPENSIVE KEYBOARDS IF YOU'RE A NOVICE, BUY THIS INSTEAD. FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS A REASONABLY PRICED PIECE OF KIT WITH A SERIOUSLY MELLOW AND BEAUTIFUL SOUND, GET THE QCHORD. YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED, AND IT'S GOOD FOR PEOPLE WITH MOBILITY ISSUES AS WELL, AS YOU CAN SIT IT ON YOUR LAP, IT'S PRETTY LIGHT AND EASY TO USE. WHY DON'T MORE MUSIC COMPANIES MAKE THINGS LIKE THIS? AWESOME, AND HAS A RETRO COOLNESS ABOUT IT DUE TO ITS EXCELLENT PEDEGREE AND LINEAGE. WHO WOULD'VE THOUGHT THAT SOMETHING SO BASIC YET INNOVATIVE WOULD BE SUCH FUN? AWESOME!!!
45 stars
great stuff i really like this cleaner. it keeps the fretboard well oiled like and increases longevity of strings. it is easy to use
45 stars
Great addition for digital recorder I own a dozen Olypnus digital recorders and have found this was a very worthwhile addition even though it is a lttle pricey.
34 stars
Perfect for little kids My 2 yo son tried out a recorder at a friend's house and after that kept pretending he was playing his toys as musical recorders so I ordered one for him too, pronto. He loves it. He's thrilled. I'm happy it seems solid and good quality and made of all one pieced which is very important for young children who take things apart and lose things.
45 stars
OK for amateur. Cable not included. The mikes work fine, though not very sensitive.Cables are not included.Separate purchase cost $9 more each.
34 stars
This is fun! An added instrument for the impromptu band that breaks out at our house when we gather. It is clever and certainly a conversation item.
45 stars
Great case and very good price! There are a few better cases out there but none that offer the same quality at this price. My Ibanez cut-away acoustic fit perfectly.
45 stars
Keep breaking. I am not fond of these guitar strings. Bought a pack and less then a week of playing the G string broke at the bridge, and just now, not that long after, the top E string broke at the bridge. Update: And the b string now just broke at the base, and I was barely even strumming the bottom strings. These are literally the worst strings ever.
01 star
Great product with no customer support I try to buy products made here whenever I can, even if they cost a bit more.This stand is a bit over priced, but it is very light and seems to work quite well.It has a lot of adjustments..... and no instructions.I have tried calling and emailing for customer support.... nothing !!!!I also use the long board bass drum pedal with a tama beater, very pleased... it even came with instructions.Common Axis get your act together and provide some customer support !
45 stars
More than we hoped for The Yamaha electronic keyboard is wonderful. We bought it for my daughter so she could start taking piano lessons, but it seems my husband and I have taken up more time on the keyboard than she has. It has a lot of neat features.
45 stars
Great sticks! These sticks are great. They do not create a tinny sound when you play the high hat like normal nylon tipped sticks do. There are grooves in the nylon that helps to produce a sound closer to the wood tipped sound, while giving the added strength of nylon. There is a coating on these sticks that help with grip as well. I do not find them sliding out of my hands as much as other sticks I have used. The material feels really solid and has held up well so far. I would recommend this to any Drummer looking for that wood sound with the added benefit of nylon tips.
45 stars
Straps Need Improvement The bag itself is great for the cymbals. However, the shoulder straps started failing at the top seam a few months after I received it. Poor quality strapping material and sewing in my opinion. I'm looking to have the straps reattached and reinforced at the top seam.
23 stars
"Behring" up well! I bought these from Partsexpress. They can be had for less on Amazon, but I needed to come up with over $100 to get free shipping, so it worked out cheaper in that particular case.I got these to use for a center channel (these being 4 ohm speakers, in series for an 8 ohm load; perfect for my mono center channel amp.). With no room for a sound-bar style speaker under the t.v., and placing a speaker above the t.v. would have it higher above the plane of the other speakers, I decided to place one of these on each side of the t.v. for excellent imaging.The frequency response is supposed to be very flat, but they can be somewhat bright depending on the source material - that is to say that the tweeters are capable of very good, crisp high end output. I guess they're just playing true-to-life probably.The vocals are rich and warm and natural sounding, and don't break up until I have the volume quite high, and that's probably a limitation due to amplifier clipping rather than the speakers.I think these speakers are actually more efficient than the rather pessimistic claim in their specifications; the ones they replaced were Pyle car audio 6x9's in boxes, that were rated at 96 dB, and these play louder and of course much clearer. The amp is just a 50 watt Radio Shack p.a. amp, but the center channel blends just fine along with my 4-way JBL's and Kef surrounds, which get 100 watts per channel.I'd say they are a great value for the sound, but being assembled in China I guess that they're made to be bargain speakers in the first place.The mounting brackets are a nice bonus, and I am using them, but they are pretty flimsy and are probably just barely strong enough for these light little speakers.I would have also liked to try the Pioneers and the JBL Control model speakers in around the same price range, and would have tried at least one of those if these had turned out to be disappointing, but I'm happy with these, and yes I would recommend them for the price!
34 stars
Very nice. This tuner is easy to use and works well. I recommend to others looking for a economical but good one.
45 stars
Rico Jazz sax reeds These are the best tenor and alto sax reeds I have ever used.. I am always looking for a good bargan on the Rico Jazz reeds.
45 stars
Good product, with some flaws. The Xaphoon was well packaged and arrived with a booklet containing the finger chart. It was not difficult to get a good, steady sound from the instrument. The fingering choices leave a bit to be desired for me. While my past wind instrument playing might bias me, I do believe the hole spacing is a bit cramped and unnatural. However, this was be overcome with some good old fashioned practice.Overall, the instrument is easy to get sound out of, easy to learn, well made and inexpensive. I dinged it one star for the layout of the finger holes.
34 stars
high quality, low price I purchased this item to go with my laptop computer to do karaoke and be able to have two screens to view. A friend of mine who told me what to purchase has one but a different brand. He paid at least triple of what I paid for this item. Works great and Amazon.com is the place to buy it.
45 stars
I am ordering more of these! These jingle bells came in the mail a few days ago and I am very pleased with them. My granddaughter loves them and they are not too annoying. I like the velcro fastener so that they may be attached to a stroller, car seat, or shopping cart. I do wish that I could have chosen the color but that is a small issue for me. I am going to order more of these for the other children and one to keep at Gramma's house too.
45 stars
Not what I thought it would be Well I got the microphone and did exactly what the directions said. It said I didnt need no additional products for use. Turns out I need to buy a Sound Card in order to use my mic. I think the company should have been a little more specific on which laptops and Windows program it works best on! I have windows vista and everything is installed correctly but when i plug in the mic I get no sound! If you want to give yourself a headache with this product by all means go for it as for me I'm disappointed and I'm returning the product immediately
23 stars
I know its only a kids guitar For the price its not that bad of a guitar. I purchased this for my 5 year old son for Christmas, because he wanted a guitar. So the first thing that caught my eye was the price since i did not want to spend a lot on a maybe he will really want to learn how to play. Well Christmas day he opens the present and is super excited. So, i quickly get my tuner out and begin tuning it for him. As i am doing this I'm inspecting the guitar over and thinking this really isnt that bad. Thats until I looked at the neck and fret board and noticed it separating from the body. So instead of my son playing the guitar on Christmas day, daddy is showing my son how to repair a guitar. Still for the price its not a bad deal and I made sure when I was doing the repair to make it sturdy enough to handle a 5 year old, because if I did not do anything it would have ended up in the trash a week later because it would have come apart completely. I'm okay with it now, but unless you know how to mend things or want something you hope not to have to mess with you may want to consider another guitar.
23 stars
Cable This was purchased as a replacement cable. It was packaged professionally and shipped expediently. Will use seller again. Good purchase.
34 stars
Hitch Pitch and Hard on the Ears The block is well made with a good finish. The mallet is a bit small, but that is ok. The real problem is the sound the block makes when struck. It is very high pitched and loud. It hurts my ears. Wanted to give the kid something fun to learn about sounds and rhythm but I don't want to hear the sound of this toy every again.
12 stars
Not what I expected My order arrived from the seller, Cascio or whatever their name is. No instructions, no parts list. Nothing. I have tried to take the mounting bolt out and it wont come out. I'm wondering if this is a legit seller. Also, stand assembly is going to require you carry around a wrench with you. I want one that has a wing nit for loosening or a quick release like on a bike. This would be a pain to reassemble every time. I'm sending mine back asap!
01 star
Advice for Vista users If you have Vista, you'll need to request the latest version of LP Recorder and LP Ripper from the manufacturer (look in the help files for the address for technical support). You don't want the trial versions on the website - those versions won't accept your licence key. Fortunately, CFB was very prompt with their response (I e-mailed Sunday night and had a link to the files by Monday morning).Once I had the right versions, everything worked without a hitch. I used the setup to digitise music I'd taped from radio ten years ago, and while there isn't much any program can do to improve the quality, the file I recorded was as good as the original.In addition, LP Ripper is a rather handy piece of software - if you used CoolEdit back when it was free and not owned by Adobe to split sound files, you'll find a lot of uses for this program.
45 stars
Great Shure quality - proven performance An excellent cartridge at a decent price. This design goes back 20+ years so when I recently started digitizing my 350+ LPs to MP3, I wanted a new needle. When I saw that the complete cartridge was a few dollars more then the needle alone, I bought the cartridge/needle combo featured here. The price on Amazon was very good and in stock compared to many other retailers.It installed easily and sounds great! I am glad I searched on Amazon for this item.
34 stars
seller appreceiated I am very happy with the purchase of this Wittner violin chin rest. The quality is excellent. Fit to my violin was perfect. Ease of mounting to my violin was very good. The overall fit and finish was perfection.
45 stars
owners anual Hi there was no owners manual in the box with the microphone you sent to me, could you email me one or let me know where on the net I can optain one .thank you
12 stars
Elixir Nanoweb Guitar Strings I haven't used these yet. I purchased a set of light strings for my Takamine TAN15C guitar and I'm currently using those. They seem to be holding up very well. I probably will use these strings exclusively from now on. Right now I'm not sure if I want to use the lights or mediums but I plan on sticking with the Elixir Nanowebs.
45 stars
Great Gibson strings! Best ever! These strings are awesome! They have a great tone. I use the 10-46 gauge. They're a bit brighter than the Gibson Vintage strings because of their Sweedish steel, hex core contruction, yet they definetely deliver the classic round, deliciuos sound of a true Gibson set of strings. In terms of durability and feel, they last longer than any other set of strings I have ever used and they feel great and are super flexible. I have a Les Paul and enjoy string bending a lot, and trust me, these strings deliver incredibly! Full sound, great lasting brightness, superb feel and impressive durability.
45 stars
Excellent Customer Service At first, I wrote a 1 star bad review. However, the seller then contacted me and ended up resending extra strings so I could fix the broken ones. There was just a mix-up with the strings that came with the lyre, but they cleared it all up. The lyre sounds nice. One I replace my strings, I'll get back to having fun playing on it. Also, with the bag that it comes with, there is a pocket for the tuner and strings to sit.
45 stars
Awesome! I realized that after I ordered the strap, my acoustic only had one strap button. I e-mailed the seller, thinking that I had no use for the strap, but I almost immediately received a response saying that they usually send in a shoelace-type thing for these sort of cases.I love my new strap! Comfortable and bright at an affordable price. It's cool, it's funny, it's me. Just perfect. :)
45 stars
Big Improvement I had some single ply clear Tama heads and they just sounds horrible. I bought these not really expecting very much but they did what they were supposed to do. They not only drive down the ringing but they do indeed sound better.
34 stars
Perfectly solid, heavy duty stand This stand is both heavy duty, and also quite heavy. There is no danger of this stand being easily knocked over. The weight of the stand and stability of the base, along with the overall design and construction, are quite impressive.It has what appears to be a rugged, powder coated finish. As advertised, it will hold your instrument without having to remove the shoulder rest, should you use one.There is a heavy duty plastic lever that swings down over the neck yoke. This keeps the instrument securely locked into the stand. The lever is easily operated with one hand. The lever is placed such that it is easiest to use with your right hand, which is perfect, allowing you to grab the instrument with your left.My only complaint would be that it is low to the ground (just as it appears in the photo). Because of this, you probably don't want to leave it standing alone in the middle of an open area, where someone could trip over it. I use two if these when playing, and keep them right near my music and mic stands, so that they will not be able to get tripped over.
45 stars
Easy five stars These are truly unbelievable... the depth, clarity and soundstage are so good it's hard to believe it's coming from such small boxes.Some reviewers are struggling with the setup... that may be due to the fact that these speakers have so many options. You can run them through balanced or unbalanced analogue, or SP/DIF digital (which is amazing). They can be linked with Cat5 cable and you can control them and calibrate them to your room's acoustics with the optional kit that the set includes (software, remote and mic).That's a bit of candy to me. I did all that originally, but have moved these gems from studio to studio and no longer bother to do the calibration - they just sound great, period. Without adjustment. Mixes typically die a bit in detail when played on ordinary speakers, but the dynamics are perfect on high-end systems. You'll hear more detail on a $10k+ system, but all is perfectly placed.They're a huge bargain, given the quality of the sound. With the right accessories, they're the perfect speakers for playing through Apple's Airplay. M-Audio Co2 box will convert optical from the ATV or Express to S/PDIF that these speakers use - the result is breathtaking, and great fun at parties (for those with iOS devices).I'm listening right now - the stage is unbelievable for this size of speaker - buy them and enjoy them - they have a 5-year warranty as well. Great stuff.
45 stars
Good choice for metal :D Amazing i love it. The tone it gives my guitar is absolutely consistant. It's a must buy for anyone looking to try out new picks. The jazz picks have never let me down.
45 stars
Excellent product Excellent product; the Yamaha 300 series of recorders are the best quality and finest tone plastic recorders I've had experience with (I own the soprano, alto, tenor and bass). I would recommend them for anyone at any level.The upper octave is still somewhat shrill and less of a solid tone than the lower octave, but that seems inevitable with plastic sopranos (I have not had the opportunity to try many wooden, so I do not know if it applies there, as well).
45 stars
Works fine Folding feature, not too difficult. Wouldn't like it if I had to fold it up every day. A little light weight for a heavy method book, but for everyday sheet music it works just fine.
34 stars
Exactly All Needed Not knowing what to get my daughter to help her take care of her flute -this pack is perfect! Everything in one pack! Great! Affordable! Fast delivery!
45 stars
Awesome! Mixcraft is very easy to use, and it is so much fun. Very simple interface, MIDI, multiple tracks, effects, loops, etc. This is the easiest program for beginners, in my opinion, and has such a full feature set that it is worth the money and then some. I would go with this over Ableton, Sony Acid, or any of the other programs, for beginners and moderate experienced users.
45 stars
good stuff i have recently purchased some vintage audio equipment and deoxit has done wonders in freeing up the switches and dials. good product...............
45 stars
Total P.O.C. I am a huge fan of Fender guitars and amps. I own several Tele's and Strat's as well as four Fender amps. But this tuner is a total piece of cr@p. Not only does it feel cheap---it doesn't work worth a darn. I sent it back and got a refund.
01 star
Following up on my review of the DVD The story so far: 5 stars isn't enough.For anyone who listens to this and says (like some misguided reviewers here) "It's not the same" or "The tempos are all wrong" or anything along the lines of "Those were the days" -- you need to get your hands on the DVD and listen to the interviews with Bruce, Clapton, and Baker.The could have done this with the full complement of whiz-bang they used back in the day, plus all kinds of modern electronics to emulate the heavy post-production work of the studio albums. Clapton could have come out with a Les Paul and a bank of Marshalls, they could've had Yo-Yo Ma do the cello parts on "Deserted Cities of the Heart".They decided to do it as themselves, as they are and work now, using the tools they use now. No backing musicians. No effects, not even a wah-wah pedal in evidence. Just three musicians standing up there playing straight up.Pretty gutsy for a bunch of old geezers who haven't played together in more years than most of the people reviewing this CD have been alive.Carping about the accuracy of the renditions is simply idiotic: it's like complaining that Clapton didn't overdub himself on the version of "Outside Woman Blues" on the new CD. Well, of course he didn't, nitwit! That was what you call a "studio effect", and there is no way to do that live without trickery.And carping about the more leisurely pace of some of the songs ignores two things about the original performances. Cream were not playing *with* each other, but *against* each other: the result was bristling with energy, but they didn't sound so much like a band as a competition. And frankly, some of the music suffered from being driven at 220 volts when it was really intended for 110.These performances are by mature artists who are actually... listening to each other, playing with and off each other. Every aspect of the performance -- vocals, pacing, musicianship -- is more relaxed, but what it's given up in methedrine intensity it's more than gained in depth, nuance, and soul.Listen to the 22-year-old Clapton singing "Outside Woman Blues", like a church choirboy, on "Disraeli Gears". Now listen to the vocal on the new CD. No comparison: that sweet little choirboy voice was just wrong for that song. Same thing for Bruce: his voice is almost as beautiful as it was back then, but it's gained depth, and his vocals are more nuanced and sound like they're being experienced, not just produced.Don't get me wrong: the version of "White Room" on "Wheels of Fire" will never be surpassed: the fluidity of the guitar line in the third verse is heartbreakingly beautiful. But the new version stands on its own.Try this experiment: suspend expectations, and just listen to these songs as though hearing them for the first time. Evaluate them on their own terms, without thinking "It's Cream" or "These are three *old* geezers." This is a fabulous band, masterful musicianship, great songs, regardless of whether they're 22 or 62. This is not a re-recording of "Disraeli Gears" -- it's a whole new being.BTW, anyone who dismisses this as being commercially-motivated: it was Clapton's idea, and he's doin' OK financially. He had to talk Baker into it. Part of the motivation, if you can believe Clapton, was that he missed playing this way; part of it, if you believe Baker, was that Bruce's recent serious illness got them thinking "If not now, maybe never".Aside from any other aspect of this reunion, it is wonderful to see three musicians who were famously dysfunctional personally looking like they're finally enjoying playing together. To me, and to anyone who's been with Cream since the beginning, this alone would give the reunion value, even if it hadn't produced a great CD and an even better DVD.
45 stars
Works great Very compact and sturdy. I have been using it for some time now. I will probably buy another on in the near future.
45 stars
Absolute Top performer! I got a 2008 ESP LTD 400vf faded cherry from [...]. They now produce new 401vf's.Mine played like butter right out of the box, sounds fab and is a absolute beauty (in order of importance to me).Love the low action straight thin and fast neck, fat frets, excellent sounding Duncan pickups. Great for any style Jazz, Fusion, Funk and Rock. Great craftsmanship on the neck, body and paint. A real performer I play since 78 and I played all trust me. This Guitar feels and plays like a 1600.00 Instrument. I can highly recommend the 400vf to anyone from beginner to pro level. btw they ship with SIT strings which are also very impressive. Other great guitars by ESP are the 256 series, 500 series and the breathtaking ESP Ltd 1000.
45 stars
Perfect I read the reviews before I bought this and I have been very satisfied. They were simple to put up and my son loves that his guitars are up and out of the way of the grandkids. My husband is not "handy" so I put them up myself without a problem.Thanks!
45 stars
Instant Reception Solution I was pleasantly surprised with this product: it works and works well! I was getting snowy pictures on the lower-numbered channels and thought it was my TiVo. The TiVo customer rep. said I probably needed an amplifier. My reception went from snowy to perfectly clear as soon as I connected the amplifier. It wasn't my TiVo; it was a long cable which lost some effectiveness which the amp. corrected. I recommend this product enthusiastically.PCT 1-PORT BI-DIRECTIONAL CABLE TV HDTV AMPLIFIER SIGNAL BOOSTER WITH PASSIVE RETURN PATH
45 stars
Satisfying deal. I just received this violin in the mail yesterday, and I must say, at first I wasn't sure about it, considering how loose the strings on the violin were, and considering how delicate the box seemed, which quite frankly it is quite delicate.But as I went to examine it more, I found that there was things that I was impressed with about it, nonetheless.The rosin in which this violin came with, along with the bridge and the case and the bow, was not all that bad. But it was my first time ever using a rosin on an violin bow, so I cant give a personal opinion with the quality so much as a person whom has had experience with one. However, coming from a mere beginner, I was impressed with it. And my impression only gained when I got this violin tuned finally today, with the help of a local music store. Intresting comment; the gentleman whom help tune my violin said that this violin was a great choice for beginners who are looking for an high quality beginner violin, and said also that this violin itself was worth one hundred dollars and the bow itself was worth fifty dollars.So anyone that is just beginning, consider that comment. As for my overall opinion on this violin, I think it is absolutely great for its price.At first, it might not seem promising, but after you get the strings tuned properly, the sound is quite impressing and quite satisfying. The bow is of expectional quality, and is easy to handle. For me it was atleast.It is lightweight, and easy to travel with if you are taking it with you to your music classes, or anywhere else you may be taking it.I suggest that if you have absolutely no experience with tuning a violin, or no experience with placing a bridge upon one, that you go to someone who has had experience with each of these things because this violin is quite delicate, and if you dont know what you're doing, you might make an mistake.But once you get everything situated with the tuning, it should produce a well enough sound upon it. It did for me. I've been studying on it all evening, though I may not have an idea of what I'm doing yet, and the sound is wonderful.Highly recommended, especially for beginners.
45 stars
Horribly Frustrating Piece of Hardware Ordered this a few years ago and it took me about 4 days of searching the internet to figure out why it wasn't working and why it was not compatible with my computer. Even after I got it installed it was a huge hassle to record with, so I ended up putting it on the shelf and not using it any more. A few years later I got a new computer and decided to give it another go. Well, it looks like this product is again not compatible with my system, and now has issues with 64bit machines, so it errors out every time I try and install. The only way to get the proper drivers is to jump through the registration hoops over at IK Multimedia and then contact customer service so they can give you the proper file. Never have I been so frustrated with something that was advertised as being so simple and easy to use.I'm thinking about selling this on Craigslist, but I'm also tempted to trash it just because no one else deserves to deal with the trouble of using this product. Ik Multimedia, you really blew it on this one.
01 star
Not worth it I was disappointed with this rosin. It creates the grip, but produces a very noisy sound with my violin. Not worth purchasing. After trying this for the first time, I immediately went back to using Hill Light Rosin. Paying a few bucks extra for the Hill or other similar professional rosin is worth it.
01 star
nice sound without the acoustic guitar squeek. My wife hates the sound of my fingers sliding on the guitar, so I started using these a few years ago. They sound good and work great.
45 stars
Great alternative for a penny whistle! I bought this as an alternative for an Irish penny whistle, and was extremely pleased with the tone, user-friendliness, and price.
45 stars
Good Replacement to on from over a decade that cracked. Good medium tone. Nice mounting to drums & timbales without getting in the way of rolls & solos.WHat more can I say. Not many choices out there, so.....
45 stars
Awesome This is a good alternative to guitar stands now my guitars are on the wall my house keeper doesn't have to move them when vacuuming.
45 stars
Indeed! Dude, you're completely right! Actually, I'm brazilian, so I know many of the guitars from Giannini. In fact, I have one, and I'm forced to agree with you.But, on the other hand, Gianinni's guitars are very popular here in Brazil. And I will be lying if I say that they're not appropriate for the beginner. Any intermediate student of classical guitar knows that guitars like these do not correspond their abilities. But, for the beginner, its not that bad.Anyway, buying gianinni guitar depends on how you're going to use it. Don't you agree with me, man?
12 stars
I shouldn't have done it! Since I bought a DVD burner, I thought it would be a good idea to upgrade to Roxio's ver. 6 from ver. 5. - BIG mistake! They took away most of the functionality of v5 and called it an upgrade. I have uninstalled this "upgrade" and went back to v5. I recommend you buy ANYTHING ELSE rather than waste $ on this. Their tech support was basically useless to try to answer any of my questions - they weren't even aware of the features in v5. Go with any DVD burning product from uLead and check out what you can do with DVD Xcopy. If you can get your hands on Roxio's v5, it's great for audio but stay away from v6.
01 star
BEWARE !! Shipping Cost Item was $5.98Shipping was $5.58For Guitar picks?Nuf said?
01 star
would not have bought it had I known It is too large for a guitar. So, it is too bulky. I will go to a store and get a new case/bag that fits a guitar.
12 stars
Protec Clarinet Case I wanted a good case to protect my Buffett "Prestige" Bb clarinet away from the double case of the pair.This case is quite well made with plenty of space for reeds, cutter, cleaning cloth etc in the outside pocket. It seems to be well made to protect the clarinet from harm and has a strong shoulder strap.The less than perfect points are -- the interior 'pockets' for the different sections of clarinet are not as soft and 'luxuriant' as other brands and on opening the case to access the clarinet the lid wants to fall closed - both of these negatives are small and overall I think this case could be one of the best options on the market so far?Let's Dance Big Band.
23 stars
Camo Capo I bought this for my son-in-law for Christmas. He is delighted with it. He uses it on his Camo Guitar.
45 stars
Sustain pedal add-on The FC4 Sustainpedal is a nice add-on to my Yamaha keyboard. It has the look and feel of a standard piano pedal. Because it is pretty well weighted, it doesn't move around much. I had a rather flimsy one before which never stayed in one place. Anyone who has a keyboard without a sustain pedal is missing out. This one does the job it is intended for.
34 stars
Planet Waves micro fiber polish cloth Works very well, cleans strings and does not leave any residue. Thick and large enough to clean the whole guitar. Good price.
45 stars
Slick Keep picks handy! with you no matter where you drop them! Just don't pop a D or G, you may lose the whole rig! Kidding! Works well.
34 stars
There is magic here, aged and improved with experience I must agree with the majority and disagree with the minoirty: this video record of this special occasion is a pure delight from stem to stern. I think anyone who does not hear fire is looking too much and not listening enough. The bass lines are played with feeling and with pure musicality, the interaction between these three old bandmates has actually IMPROVED with time.Jack's voice has a lived in quality (as has Eric's) that is also on the records of older bluesman like Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker--i.e. those who managed to survive and still make music.If you are looking for the kind of loud fireworks of earlier days...well those are there too, but in a different way. The music and the musicians have aged, but as others have pointed out, like fine wine. This is real music from the heart, head and fingers from three excellent musicians who clearly respect and love each other and the music.This is NOT a mere excercise in nostalgia, so if you are looking for only that, well you will get a bit of that too, but that does not feel to me what this is about. It is more about a classic musical trio playing some classic and timeless music.The video and sound quality is superb as is the song selection (I like Jack Bruce would have loved if "I Feel Free" would have been on here, but like him, I cannot see how they could have done that, as it was almost a pure studio creation).For those people who get the blues, jazz, and the essence of what Cream did and still does, this is a must.
45 stars
D'Addario are the best! These and the normal tensions have got to be the best classical guitar strings on the planet. They are pricier but worth it. I've been using D'Addario forever and they are simply amazing! For electric guitar I use the EXL140 - Light Top/Heavy Bottom and for acoustic the EJ16 and EXP16.Quote: David Russell plays a guitar built by Matthias Damman of Passau, Germany. The instrument features brazilian rosewood sides and back and a cedar top implanted with graphite. "This guitar weighs much less than most I've used, says Russell. "It has a very powerful sound which makes it easier to play with an orchestra. The sound is very flexible. Often cedar top guitars force you into one sound, but this one gives a big fat sound if I want it and a thin, bright, sparkling sound when I want that. Russell uses J. D'Addario normal tension strings. "I use the lowest tension strings because you get better vibrato," he says. "You lose a little bit of volume but each note can be more musical. I like a guitar that is easy to play. I tell luthiers that the best way to make a good sounding guitar is to make it easier to play so the guitarist can play it better." Russell is miked for concerto work but prefers no sound reinforcement for his solo concerts.
45 stars
I made contact. This has special juices that make the surfaces of the contacts make love to each other and live in harmony. I use it on my car, guitar, audio equipment, computers, synths, and I'm sure I'll find more uses. You may have to wait a while for heavily oxidized surfaces to start working right, like guitar pots.
45 stars
A must for any Who fan I was lucky enough to see The Who twice while growing up. They certainly were a force to be reckoned with. This DVD provides us with a side of John that wasn't accessible to the media at large -- you see him from the point of view of the people who knew him, worked with him, and loved him. The interview footage with Pete is priceless. Notable (for reasons beyond me), is the complete absence of Roger in this biography. If you love The Who, buy it and enjoy it -- you won't regret it.
45 stars
beautifull harmonica love the sound this thing makes. if you have ears and can appreciate a good sound you will easily be able to notice the huge differance between this harmonica and the cheaper ones you have boughten to learn on.
45 stars
Works great! Love this tool. I'm a band director at 5 schools, so this is a big help!No complaints.
45 stars
Great replica Great little replica. Very detailed. Have all 5 of the replicas and they look awesome grouped together in my husband's music room..
45 stars
Excellent, as usual. It doesn't get any better than Switchcraft. The output jack does exactly what it's supposed to do - it holds the cable plug - taaah daaah!This is more in reply to the previous poster who received his purchase without all the hardware. For me, this item arrived in a "for display" bubble pack complete with spacer, lock washer and nut.I have been shopping on-line with Amazon since 1996. I too have received incomplete items, defective items and items that just stopped working after a few weeks. I have never had a claim not settled in my favor. The most I ever had to pay was return shipping - no big deal. If you act within the Return time frame Amazon will issue you a return authorization which costs you nothing, then credit your account for the full amount - and send you an EMail apologizing for your inconvience!My items were sent by Musicans Friend another excellent on-line retailer. If you have a complaint - make it known. They can't fix it if you keep it a secret. It's a Customer Service Department, not a Clairvoyant Department.Rock on!
45 stars
Great sound, Great tone. Tough strings. I've played with steel strings for years and found DRs to be among my favorite brands. They always hold their tone for longer than all other strings and stand up to much more abuse. When I tried these nickel strings for the first time, it made me realize how much I never liked pure steel strings. I had always liked the mellower tone of steel strings after they had been worn in for a couple of days. These make the sound I like straight out of the box.
45 stars
hisonic signature series lxg-20 10" drum with practice pad with stand and sticks This product is fantastic. Shipping was quick. It is a great quality. perfect for my son to tote back and forth on the bus to and from school. It is well constructed, feels really good to practice on and peaceful for others arround to not be bothered in the evenings. It's perfect!
45 stars
Some Issues I ordered 2 of these cases, one electric and the other for a bass. They are the same case, just one is bigger. The latches don't ever seem quite closed, but they are secure. The handle doesn't feel secure either, but it's not failed. Biggest issue is QA. Mine came with tears and rips and the compartment box wasn't screwed in. You could see the screw, but it wasn't connected to the box. My wife didn't want to hassle with returns and since it technically still works, I didn't press it. The electric case is maybe a bit too universal and could use some added neck stability. I usually found my neck out of the groove and it was moving around inside the case. I guess for [...] bucks, it's a pretty good deal and it does protect your guitar, if it stays put.
23 stars
Tricked Out Guitar Cover/Bag Great guitar cover/case.Well designed: Generous pockets; sturdy carrying straps; nice padding.Highly recommended.
45 stars
Sound terribly tinny at first, warm up after a while. I normally use La Bellas Silk and Steel strings, but I thought I'd switch to Earthwoods this time just to try them out. They're alright. The first week or so, I thought they sounded awful. They were tinny and metallic sounding. Not at all appropriate to the name. However, they've warmed up considerably since then. They still don't sound as great as I'd like, but they'll do until I buy a new set. I probably wouldn't buy these again.
23 stars
Monster Guitar cable I have always been happy with Monster guitar cables, I can't say the same for the low budget cables that always seam to fail with limited use.
45 stars
Excellent Fender is very known by all guitar players in the world and their picks are very good. I already knew what I was buying because I've always used fender heavy picks for my guitar playing. But if you never used a fender pick I recommend you to give it a try.
45 stars
Excellent for Latin I first saw these in action while watching and working throughThe Essence of Brushes (DVD). I immediately purchased a pair and practiced some of the grooves.What sets these apart from the so-called rods that many drummers use is you can get a good swish sound from rods. Nor can you get any legato sound from them. I do not use rods for that reason (and never will - I think they were designed for drummers who have no dynamic range), but these are simply amazing. Depending on where you have the rubber ring that controls the spread of the bristles, you can get some very staccato sounds, or more slap like sounds. Be aware, though, that these will not fan out like regular brushes.Although I do not often use them live because the music I normally play does not call for them, I keep a pair in my stick bag. I do practice with them at least weekly.They have a good feel and balance for what they do. If you play Latin or Brazilian music these are very useful. I also recommend augmenting these withRegalTip 565U Regal Ultraflex Brushif you do play a lot of Latin rhythms because those add yet another dimension to your sound palette.
45 stars
Great price for good reeds! I was very pleased with the quick shipping on these reeds and thankful for the good price since my clarinetist is a beginner, and we may go through lots of them this year :)
45 stars
ok within 30 feet beyond 30 ft coverage is spotty. you get what you pay for and this was 1/10 of the cost of the known brands
23 stars
The microphone broke after two days The machine got great reviews from others, but after two days of use, the microphone broke. My daughter is so disappointed and now I am in a bind trying to find another microphone. I thought this was an all in one type thing for the electronically-challenged, but apparently not! The singing machine is sitting broken and in a corner. Not a nice gift, I think.
12 stars
Many uses... Yes, it does sound like the real deal on what you'd find on Santa's sleigh (if you believe in those things) and can be wrapped around the door handles and stick it somewhere to alert when there's an intruder; like Santa himself late at night that tend to come around 25th of December for whatever reason.The bells and the band is sturdy, won't break apart unless you plan on hanging on one of the bells. It's not an annoying noise obviously unless you're thinking of wearing it on your wrist to drive your mother in law and coworkers crazy.In either case, we do actually use this on a door without the loud chiming noise or using electronic buzzers. Pleasant and calming in a way. It also works to let you know when one of your kids or animals are trying to escape late at night.
45 stars
Love this! I am a lazy drum tuner - this takes all of the work out of it for me with accurate results. I would definitely recommend every drummer out there get this tuner. Also super fast shipment and reasonable pricing.
45 stars
This is not cheap foam! Anyone who can not tell the difference between this foam and the kind of foam you could buy at a craft store should obviously not buy this product. The cells in this foam are specially formulated to "absorb" and "dampen". After placing my studio monitors on I could instantly tell the difference. Tighter lows, less reverberation. I would without a doubt purchase again.
45 stars
Dr. Beat Metronome Does the Job! I like this metronome a lot. It's easy to use, very light to handle, and is helping with some challenging songs.
45 stars
Great product! This trumpet stand is sturdy and well made. Works great with trumpets, of course, but also fits a Yamaha flugelhorn. And being able to fit it in the bell (I wrapped it in flannel first) for storage is a great plus. Gotta love that German engineering!
45 stars
Great sound This plastic block is heavy duty and has great sound quality. About 9 1/2 inches long. The built-in guiro soundboard is a nice touch too. Solid and tight clamp included.
45 stars
A Good Beginner Accordion First off, let me be very clear - if you're serious about playing the accordion and you know you'll be doing it for a long time, skip this instrument. On the other hand, if you're a beginning student and you're not sure whether it's going to become a regular part of your life, this accordion is perfect for you.The Pros:-Decent-sized Keyboard (not the largest, but also not so small as to be a handicap early on)-32 Bass Buttons - It's a far cry from the number of bass buttons on most "professional" accordions, but a lot of more expensive student models come with just 12. This gives you a bit more to work with-Affordable - It's tough to find a new accordion for less-Comes with a case and straps. The case is pretty wimpy, but it WILL keep the dust off. If you're on a tight budget, the inclusion of these extras is great.-The accordion smells a little bit like a skating rink. You might consider this a con, but I don't mind the small dose of childhood nostalgia every time I practice.The Cons:-This is not the smoothest accordion you'll ever find. It works, and it sounds okay, but it's nowhere near professional quality in feel and sound.-The free straps are functional, but not super comfortable for long practices. If you can spare another $30, I would highly recommend getting the Hohner padded straps sold elsewhere on Amazon. I'm very glad that I did.-You will eventually need to upgrade if you find that you love the accordion. On the bright side, you can probably sell this thing on Craigslist for at least 1/2 to 2/3rds of what you paid for it.In summary, this is a great budget accordion for someone who wants to test the waters and see if the accordion is really for them. If you're very serious about the accordion, though, get something better. As much as I like mine, I'm already shopping for a nice Hohner or something similar to replace it. I'm glad I didn't drop $1000+ on a nice one from the beginning, though.
34 stars
Good Unit - simple & bare bones, just what I wanted. I bought the TEAC CD RW880 last week. I've got it hooked up to a Kenwood KR A4040 Receiver which lacks the four extra audio jacks needed to plug the CD recorder into. I had to (temoprarily) unplug the Yamaha Dual Cassette deck so I could connect the CD recorder. I'll have to by some Y-Splitter cables so I can reconnect the cassette deck later this week.I have some cassettes I recorded off many of the Chicago radio stations and want to transfer some to CD. The drive belt on my Pioneer PL600 Turntable died three days before I received the CD reacorder. I'm waiting to get the belts from Pioneer so I can start recording my LP's.I recorded 2 CD's of songs off the radio. I also copied some pre-recorded CD's for use in the car. Of the 47 songs I recorded from the CD's, the CD Recorder only missed automatically inserting one track break. And I didn't even set the press the auto button.I'm using TDK Music CD-R disc to record on. They sound and play fine in the Teac CD RW880, the Pionner PD-F506, mother's Bose Wave and my Buick. I got them from Amazon too. The unit was shipped rather fast. The corner of the box had a slight crush mark on it an there was a hole torn in the top of the box large enough to insert four fingers. There was no damage to the unit though.It was easy to hook up. The directions were pretty straight forward. At the present I'm not using the remote control, I prefer to use the buttons on the recorder. My only complaint is the unit is black. I wish they would go back to the silver faced panels like we had in the 70's. They were much easier to read.I wanted a simple unit. I didn't want the multi-disc player/CD recorder that Sony had to offer.
45 stars
Love a good reed. I ordered these reeds at the recommendation of my sax forum and I love them. I am just a beginner so I am still learning a lot, but these reeds have really helped me a lot. When I am playing notes well they sounds a lot closer to what I want my sounds to become, and this is just with a basic yamaha 4C mpc.The reed is extremely responsive to the embouchure and you can really notice the differences subtle changes can make. For the beginner like me, it's making a world of difference in developing a proper tone and pitch control. I've gone from having a jaw set that was all wrong to learning to use the jaw correctly. It's all in how this style of reed reacts to the player. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants a good jazz sound (probably why you are reading this) or to someone who wants to develop a good jazz sound.
45 stars
Thoreau Would Love It Put away your effects pedals, modellers, and software for awhile and get back to the earth - or at least the simple appreciation of what an electric guitar sound can be, straight off the axe with nothing but pickups, volume, and tone pots to shape it.For me the classic Pignose-and-a-Strat sound is the opening of "I Looked Away" from Layla, but I'm sure everyone's got their favorites.Loud enough to "feel the air" and coax a variety of natural-sounding distorted tones. Stick an SM-57 in front of it and fool a lot of people into thinking it's a tube amp. By working your guitar knobs you can get a clean sound, along with that "barely breaking up" holy grail of tone for many blues and rock players.By learning how much you can do with relatively little, you'll gain a new appreciation of the strengths and weaknesses of all the tone-shaping tools that have come along since.It might surprise those who take today's hyper-saturated, over-processed metal distortion for granted as the official, community-sanctioned guitar tone to discover the challenges and pleasure of touch and response with subtle dynamics and without infinite sustain.One bit of weirdness: When I began playing my Pignose I immediately noticed a buzz, as though something small was rattling around between the speaker cone and front grill. The four mounting nuts were easy to loosen and, sure enough, an extra washer had gotten caught in there during assembly. Fortunately it slid right out and there was no damage.Get the power adapter and save the batteries for when you absolutely have no choice.The first amp I ever had was a small Ampeg tube from the early 60's with a single 6 inch speaker, volume and tone knobs. I've no idea how many watts it put out - not enough for my parents to complain from their bedroom next door. With that baby cranked, I spent many happy hours in tone heaven. All these years (and amps) later I guess I've always been searching for that sound and the Pignose comes closer than any tube distortion, blues overdrive pedal or rat-ty box I've tried.For the money, you can't beat it.
45 stars
Behringer BCD3000 review This product was shipped and received very fast. I did however noticed it was very cheaply made but did the job quickly and was much better than the nu-mark i had previously bought from best buy. I had to send one of these though back to amazon due to a malfunction on the left master out what went out in less than a week. Not impressed i did send this back and received a new one within a day in which this replacement never caused me problems. If your a beginning DJ its definitely a decent buy, however if your looking to do more than just basic things you might want to shell out for the bigger toys. All and all I have enjoyed what to do with this product and it has got me into wanting more intricate toys to do more experimentation. I gave this 4 stars not due to the so much quality as it is made of plastic, but more into how easy it was to learn and to master allowing to move to the next step.Good:very easy to learn can make mixes with easecomes with traktor, although I would get the most recent versionvery portable, I generally put this in my book bag or laptop case.not to intimidating for the beginner DJ.comes with built in internal sound-card unlike the Nu-Markcan hook turn tables up to this, which of course would make things much smoothercan run various effects with easeruns also with virtual dj though I find that software on the lower end of DJ softwareBad:Very limited on what you can really do with scratching due to size of the spinners.Feels very cheap and its plastic. (feels very cheaply made but does the trick better than the 200 dollar priced more Nu-MarkFirst product lasted a week had to send for a new one but have had no problems with the new once since.If you have windows 7 and you have a 64 bit os your just about out of luck. May or may not work with a 64 bit system. works with a 32 bit windows 7 though.They do not have updated drivers for the 64 bit os on the website.May be problematic setting it up for the first time. I suggest the website for the behringer to get the right drivers.Traktor packed in does not work with windows 7 at recognizing the behringer. although it could have been an installation mistake.
34 stars
Galaxy Audio PA5X140 PA Monitor I was looking for something compact and yet powerful to use as a monitor. Being a drummer, I can hear myself clearly but lose out on the rest of the music. I can put the Galaxy right near my backside and hear everything else going on.....keeps us on beat and meshing perfectly. Like how small it is.....I have enough to carry with all my drums, electronics, etc. It does have a handle but I wish it had a small carrying case or at least a canvas cover.
45 stars
these hold your strap well This is a must buy if you have a guitar that you want to make sure it stays on the strap and doesn't fall. these straplocks are made in Germany and are very durable
45 stars
very BIG bag this bag is a great stick bag for the average marching percussion or concert perssionist. very roomy with four pockets in the front in two in the back the back ones are big enugh to hold sheet music with room to spare all in all it is a great stick bagIMPORTANT!!! DOES NOT COME WITH A STRAP!
45 stars
What a sound from so small speakers! I had a Pyle Pro PHMP 1290 pair of speakers w/ 12" woofer and titanium tweeter running w/ Pyle Pro P2001AT amplifier, but I'm moving out of the country and it's expensive ship 32lbs stuff, I did my homework to find under 20 lbs a pair w/ RMS superior to 240W. And believe me at 16lbs I foung a treasure. Distorting free highs ans deep bass in a small package. 300W RMs: yes, it's true. It's a shame Pyle don't build them anymore.
45 stars
Supplied wrong power adapter I was looking forward to using this but the seller, Behringer, sent an american power adapter, even though it was being sent to Australia. I contacted Behringer Australia and they said they would send me the correct power adapter. However, I have yet to get it or even hear from them. So poor service and poor after sales service. I have other Behringer equipment and they work brillantly, but you need to buy from Behringer Europe to get what you need.
01 star
My favorite picks They impart a sparkle into the notes. I won't use anything else, except my fingers, maybe. They're smooth, but have a texture that aids in your grip.
45 stars
Road tested and bulletproof... per my personal experience... I was actively playing shows as part of a succession of bands for about an eight year span of time, and for about six of those years the 800RB bass head was my rig. It went through several levels of hell; clubs, outdoor shows, extreme temps, extreme moisture, etc... and it was a steady and dependable performer. I never had to have it serviced and it never quit on me.While the amp is rated at 400 watts total, it should be made absolutely clear that this is really two amplifiers (300/100) in a single unit. It states clearly in the manual that you should never hook up both amplifier outputs to the same speaker. There's a pre-amp section that includes a basic EQ, a switchable effects loop out/in, a master volume/gain, and a footswitchable boost(loudness) adjustment as well. The boost adjustment is great because it can provide you with some pretty good distortion options.The style of music I was mainly playing was hard rock/metal, but also used the amp for industrial/electro-rock and a little bit of jazzy lounge music. The 800RB has just enough adjustments available via the EQ section and the preamp/gain knobs so that it can deliver a wide variety of tonal options. It truly excels, however, when you're going with straight ahead rock. I liked to set mine with the "California Smile" EQ (boost the 60hz and 4khz and "scoop" out everything else...) which the 800RB was able to accomodate perfectly.I was using the dual amp configuration to run both a Mesa/Boogie 4x10" PowerHouse 8ohm cab along with a 1x15" of indeterminate make/model. In the bigger clubs with weak or non-existent PA's, I did have trouble with filling the room, but I think that had more to do with my speaker setup than the amplifier itself. I was able to keep up with the guys that were running the Ampeg 215/SVT rigs, and the additional bite of overdrive distortion was similar to what they could acheive with their tube amps.One thing though - after I purchased the amp I immediately secured it in a dedicated hard plastic roadcase with enough room to breathe on top and underneath, and I think that made all the difference in the world regarding it's durability.I would definitely recommend this amplifier to anybody that wants a fairly simple, maintenance-free, and durable bass amp head to play in the practice space or take on the road. The 800RB has a well-deserved reputation as one of THE choices for 'Gig Warriors', and having used one as the heart of my rig for more than 1000 hours of playing and full volume practice, I can attest to it's ability to back up the reputation.However, if you're looking for an amp head that is clean and pristine enough to use as a recording rig, you might want to go with something a little more high-end, because the one issue that I encountered with this amp head is that it has slightly 'noisy' electronics that can create some sound issues when you're using it plugged straight into the board.So, while this amp may not have as many knobs or pretty lights as some of the other amps out there, it's got enough functions/adjustments to satisfy most bassists, and it's purpose-built so that it will never break.
45 stars