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awesome
This tuner is great. I have had for a year and it has remained in tune. No calibration or fixing. I even spilled some water on it and it still works. I say buy it. It is totally worth it. | 45 stars
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Great harp!
I've had one of these in the key of G and always thought it was a better harp than the hohners I've used in the past. I decided to spring for another one in the key of D and it has been just as good as the other one I bought. I wish it was a bit cheaper though, cause thirty to thirty-five bucks is a lot for a harmonica. | 45 stars
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It shoud be included with the pedal
I dont know why, but this item is not included with de pedal.I bought a Digitech, Hardwire Metal Distortion pedal, the battery included died a week later I received the product.It should be included | 34 stars
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Great value
For the price, you can't go wrong. Initially there was a bit of a buzz to it but after a little neck adjustment, I managed to get it to sound great. I do own higher end Bass's and wasn't expecting much from this one, just something to tote around, but it is nice to play and I find myself using it more than I had expected to. I would absolutely recommend it.The amp is adequate and just fine for practice. The initial buzz I experienced was minimized by just using a better cord. The one in the package is a bit chincy but again, at this price you can't expect too much.When my package arrived the tuner was broken. I contacted the seller and they promptly sent me a new one. Very professional & courteous service, I was impressed and will be happy to order through them again.The video is insightful and has some good pointers. The methodology is good and will have you playing quickly.The only thing I would recommend is if you plan on travelling with it I would get a gig bag too. The one it comes with is real cheap. It is just a single layer of material with a zipper on the bottom. I don't like how it loads and it will not protect your instrument. It will only make carrying it around a bit easier. I would rather have gotten an extra set of strings rather than the bag but again, for the price, it's still more than could be expected.If you are just starting out, or need a decent backup, this Bass will not disappoint you. Good luck & enjoy! | 45 stars
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Pure jazz tone, and very fast
Contrarily to what has already been written, on my jazz/blues boxes (gibson es-137, es-333, and tele thinline with p-90's) these strings can make a tremendous difference in the tone and precision of your playing. With this caveat: you must learn to set up the intonation of your guitar properly, and adjust the neck, for the extra tension inherent in these thicker, much stronger strings. If that seems daunting, most guitar shops do set-ups for between 50 and a hundred, it's all worth it, right? You must learn how to strike a string, possibly with a heavier pick, and you must learn to bring a little more pressure to bear on the fretboard when you finger and shape chords. That said, it's no easy go, switching from ultralight strings that typical amateur guitarists use, but you're supposedly looking for a more pro sound and greater precision overall. That, in itself, is tough, and you have to learn to play an electric that feels a lot more like an acoustic steel-string. The rewards are fabulous, and there is actually more sustain, as any physicist or professional guitarist will tell you, because the more metal in the string you are plucking, the bigger and more resonant the tone produced throughout the guitar. My teachers always told me, heavier pick, heavier strings, just learn how to deal with it, and after crying by myself for awhile, that's what I have tried to do. If you want Lee Ritenour or Larry Rivers-type sounds to come out of that box, you gotta suffer, and these strings can be part of the cross you have to bear. Well worth it, and they last longer, while giving greater tone, stay more reliably in perfect tune (but a TP-6 tailpiece and Grover Imperials help on the Gibson jazz boxes) and they just feel so right, as your heavily calloused fingers slide over them. You'll also find you have much more control over your fingering and notebending.D'Addario XL Chromes Jazz Light Electric Guitar Strings ECG24 FlatwoundI'm reviewing this because I know that they're great, for what I want out of the guitars I mentioned, and that's why I am buying more. | 45 stars
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Good Metronome
First time ever buying a metronome so I have nothing to compare to. I rated this metronome a 5-star because it does the job. My daughter (10) uses it for her piano lessons. Piano teacher likes it, too. The size and price were just right. | 45 stars
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Great Bargain
I ordered my Jasmine acoustic guitar based mainly on the reviews I read about it. I was not disappointed. The guitar arrived quickly, which is not normally the case when we order things from our small town in Alaska. I was blown away by the sound and quality of this guitar. I am new to playing the guitar and I did not want to spend a fortune until I am certain this is what I want to do. It is a great value with a great sound. I would recommend this guitar to anyone. Ray Majeski, Sitka, Alaska | 45 stars
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Lack of variety
This product can be set for certain time signatures, sounding a beat of a different frequency when the count repeats. I was disappointed that I couldn't get rid of that higher beat and program it just to repeat the same beat. Students like to start wherever during an excercise, and that odd beat throws both of us off, if we don't start with it, or the student gets back on time but not on the original beat. | 23 stars
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Muddy Pig
Sounds simply great! As greasy as a Pignose has to groan and as simple as it has to be. Great on bass notes and can also get clean with highs; it does sound different when opened and by moving the guitar volume, it changes its distortion (the louder, the more distorted). The Pignose power supply (Pignose AC9 Power Supply for Pignose 7100) is helpful when been home, but also works with 6 AA batteries. You can also amplify it's sound by connecting it to a higher-watt amp. It comes with really nice looking stickers. I'm planning to keep it for years.Update on review(Jan 9, 2013).I admit that it might be more expensive that other 5 watt amps, but as time goes by, I just fall more in love with my Piggy! I've learned to use better it's own volume combined with the guitar's.I have other amps of higher power that can get a LOT louder that the Pignose, but I just LOVE the level of distortion it gives; I cannot get this crunch with the other amps, no matter how much pedals, bells, whistles I have tried... This crunch is unique and the world loves it, as simple and plain as that. The good thing is that it has an output at the back to connect it to louder amps and like that you can have at louder volumes that unique crunch I so much fell in love with.The 7 chords give a clean amazing sweet-grumble (the one that make teenage girls sigh for you...) with high volume on the Piggy and low on the guitar. | 45 stars
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Ditto- Clean, Accurate-Very Good Value
Thanks to everyone for the reviews, because of them I purchased these speakers and am totally satisfied. My ear is not trained, knowledgeable, or refined, and many of the reviews were over my head. All I knew is that I have trouble enjoying music when there is too much bass (so I did not purchase the more expensive M-Audios) and that I was not enjoying listening to iTunes on my iMac. These speakers are wonderful, I can hear the highs and lows and all the small wonderful in-between things. I recommend them without hesitation. If you are sitting at your computer dissatisfied with the quality of the music you purchased, DVD's you are playing, or TV shows you are watching - these are what you need! And, if you are like me and your hearing is getting a bit "blurred," these are the most wonderful thing that can happen to your ears to make them feel young. As I write this I am listening to Tab Benoit's new album, Power of the Ponchartrain, and I can actually hear the Triangle in the background - it's been a long time. Buy and enjoy, you won't regret. | 45 stars
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This package is a great kit for beginners. I got it for Christmas this year and I have already learned so much. The DVD gives you step by step instructions on bass guitars. i recommended getting the black guitar though, because of it's color spots and scratches are hard to see. | 34 stars
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Not a reliable product
The clip broke after 2 months. The microphone cable also went bad at about the same time. I don't recomment this product because it is not a reliable one. | 01 star
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not as good as alternatives
i agree with most of the previous comments. i ordered this only to meet the required purchase amount so some other items could qualify for free shipping. when i opened this package the first thing i thot was "i could have made this myself". it is basically a spring clamp with 2 cylinders. | 12 stars
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Worked better than I thought it would.
After reading reviews of sound deadening material, I was a little reluctant to spend the time and effort to try to quiet my Triumph Spitfire. I chose the v1SE material for best sound rating/cost ratio. Some other brands were a tiny bit quieter in the ratings but were much more expensive. The package came in only a few days! It was easy to work with and the hardest part of the project was removing the seats and carpet. I recommend using the rubber roller to get it pressed in place firmly. I spent 5 or 6 hours covering virtually every part of the floor, rockers, firewall, doors, and part of the trunk. 60 sq. ft. goes a long way in a British sports car. On the test ride, I wasn't expecting much but it made enough of a difference that the car is noticably quieter even with the top down (something I didn't expect). The whole car seems more solid. Your results may not be as good, the Spitfire came with zero sound insulation so this is a great improvement. | 45 stars
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Korg MA-30 Ultra Compact Digital Metronome
I like the MA - 30 compact metronome because it does its job efficiently at an attractive price. I especially like its compact size. The one negative I have is that, unless you hold it at a precise angle, it is difficult to read the digital numbers for setting the beat and the number of beats per measure. Other than this problem, I'm completely satisfied with the MA - 30 metronome. | 34 stars
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An introduction to one of the best
I have something to confess. Before I bought this album I was not really a big fan of Bob Dylan. I just bought it on a whim and after hearing it for the first time, kind of put it away for a little while, considered it a waste of money. How could I have been so foolish?!! I started to listen to it again, and that is when the scale of Dylan's genius really hit me. Every time that I listen to Blowin' in the Wind, something just comes over me. Very simple questions with no answers. This, along with Blood on The Tracks, should be in everyone's collection. Rock on Bob!! | 45 stars
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Not so hot
I bought this as a replacement for teh original that shorted out...well this one was worse brand new than the original that shorted out. So i had to open and resoder the original and wasted $20 on this piece of crap. Save yourself some money and don't buy this. It was junk. | 01 star
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Audio Quest Anti Staic Record Cleaner brush
This is one of the nicest vinyl care items I have ever purchased. It was very reasonably priced and it does exactly what it is supposed to do. | 45 stars
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Buzzy
I purchased this on the great reviews. The tuner seemed to work very well as a tuner. However, it is designed to clip on to your instrument and be available for immediate use. As soon as I clipped it on, I heard a buzzing sound. It took about 10 minutes to figure it out, but the three buttons on the device rattle, so it makes an annoying buzzing sound :-( | 23 stars
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Amateur guitarist
Im an amateur at the acoustic, I love these strings. They feel great and sound great, and with the nanoweb coating, they last FOREVER! Ive stuck with elixirs for years, and will continue to :) | 45 stars
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Good capo for the price.
Not as good as the G7th line of Capo but they are about half the price. I bought this for a 12 string Jumbo acoustic guitar and I was thrilled with the way it sounded. So I will probably be using it on my electrics. But like I said it good for the price. | 34 stars
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Gift
This was a gift for my grandson, who produces DVD's in recording studios.He plays a guitar, while singing songs for which he writes the lyrics.He now has all the equipment needed to produce hiw own DVD's. I was reallypleased to receive this particular product the day before Christmas - whenI expected it on the 30th of December.He is very pleased with the quality of the product.Well done Amazon! | 45 stars
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Cute little drum with nice sound for the size
I am a substitute elementary school teacher and sometimes get assignments teaching music. I like having a variety of music-themed games and activities available to play with the students when the opportunity arises. I bought this drum specifically for that purpose.The colors are bold and appealing. The foam mallet even looks a little like a lollipop (obviously, for this reason, young children should be supervised when using it).The drum's construction is sturdy; I am hopeful it will hold up to many years of use. The handle, I believe, is plastic (it is covered with a sticker/label so I'm not certain), and is cushioned on each end with a plastic cap. The handle is screwed onto a black frame (I think it is either wood or a thick cardboard-like material), and red grosgrain ribbon is glued to the outside of the frame. The skin is shiny and appears to be plastic.The tone is bright and pleasant. For its size, the drum is capable of decent volume, something I need since music rooms are sometimes larger than regular classrooms.I tried using it as a hand drum to make a different tone. It did not work nearly as well as the mallet, though my knuckles produced a better sound than my palm. I don't know if it is because of the drum-to-hand-size ratio, or if it is not constructed for that purpose. I ended up ordering the 8-inch drum as well, so I can compare the two when it arrives. | 45 stars
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Still using the MusicPad?
(I'm not sure why this review is being dated "2009". I'm writing this on 7/8/2012)I was surprised to see a couple of relatively recent reviews on this product so I'd like to add some information. I'm still using this tablet for some performances where I need the 12.1" screen for legibility. (Batteries are dead; I run it on AC.) But for most gigs I now use an iPad running Music Reader software even though the small screen makes complicated scores more difficult to read.So why am I posting here? Used MusicPads are now selling regularly on Ebay for under $200 and since Freehand no longer supports the product, there's little advantage in buying new other than possibly getting fresh batteries. . . or not. Also, Music Reader software can batch convert .FH files to PDFs! It's fast and produces very nice images. So, I still scan hard copy with the Freehand software and convert for my iPad. That way I have the same library on both devices. It's comforting to have the backups in the event that something goes awry.At the used prices, the MusicPad is still a viable alternative and over the years it's proven to be bullet-proof (except for the batteries). Three stars because it's an orphan product, the software probably doesn't work with Win7 and the learning curve for producing clear scans is pretty steep. | 23 stars
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Fantastic product
This inexpensive portable music stand fits my requirements perfectly. It's MUCH sturdier than the old style two piece silver ones. Here are the features I love.* The angle of the music holder adjusts to any angle.* It folds down small.* I love the color (black), which fits in with all my other gear.* I received it very quickly.* I use it every day....bringing it to rehearsals or at home in the practice room.* It's ONE PIECE...so if you are carrying without the bag, you are not dropping one piece or the other.My only complaint is the handle on the bag. It's too small to use around your arm or shoulder, but too big to use as a proper handle in the hand. It is not really centered or balanced for easy carrying. If you improve that you'll get SIX stars from me! | 45 stars
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Very good picks
I'm a mandolin player and I thought I'd give these a try as I typically use the Fender 358 picks. What a difference. I bought the 1.2mm size and they are perfect for the Italian style I play. Last forever and seem to sort of stick to my fingers whereas the Fenders would tend to fly out at the most inopportune time. I only gave them 4 stars because, as stated in another review, they can almost be too bright sounding, especially on brand new mandolin strings. | 34 stars
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Excellent space saver
It's simple, and strong (when put into a stud). Fully adjustable for any angle, I was very happy to have something that works as intended and was cost effective. No part of the stand that touches the guitar is rough or sharp, everything is covered in foan or plastic. I've moved my guitars from long term storage and not playing them, to hanging in my work out room on the wall (3 guitars) which allows more floor space in my wife imposed man cave. Often I have my little kids playing on the floor when I work out, so this gets them up out of the way when they're around and gives me room to throw the weights around without accidentally backing into a guitar on a floor stand. I nearly bought a 5 unit floor stand, and I'm glad i didn't, due to the accident issues. Plus, it keeps them out of my kids curious hands. It shows off the nice paint jobs on my guitars (Ibanez RG570, Dean Acoustic/electric, and a Fender knock off-I also bought a String Swing Wide Body). I can grab them anytime and play in the amp sitting below on the floor.Very nice job, String Swing! | 45 stars
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No Power Button?
What were they thinking when they left out the power button on this unit. This unit is great but for this one glaring detail. I use this thing a lot but it runs a bit hot and I would prefer to turn it off and on with a switch. I am afraid I am wearing out the power connector in the back of the unit which is like an S-Video connector. Sometimes it is hard to line up the pins and I think they might eventually get damaged by my constant inserting and then pulling it out.Other than that, this unit really does deliver a lot for the money. I use mine for podcasting on a weekly basis. | 34 stars
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Bob Heil gets it right every time
The PR 40 is one of the best dynamic mics I've ever used. It's a no nonsense unit with spectacular frequency response and warmth. Almost like an old tube type with out the muddy sound I never liked. Every Heil mic I've tried sounded far superior to everything else in it's class. This one is even better. It is end fired, or fed, so be sure to aim not to the side. For best results you should mic directly to the source and talk across it using voice. Or you can use a good boom iso mount with a good screen and Bob can set you up with that. You'll find those accessories here on Amazon. I've thrown away every mic, including the plastic guts RE 20. The original EVs were very good mics, some of the best, but nothing like the old ones and no two sound the same. Every PR 40 I've used is identical and there is no need for preamping, unless of course you want to, and some EQ tweaking might be to your taste but try it naked first. For the money, it's a steal. I've told Bob that many times. He's wonderful to work with and knows audio like nobody I've ever met. But what convinced me is setting up this one on the studio and using it for v/o work. My former mic was a Samson Condenser which you can't beat for the money, though many don't like the USB II condenser mics, it is great for little projects, using your software. But, if you want studio quality with a separate recorder, the PR 40 is the only way to go. How good is it? I've compared it to the Sennheiser MD 441 and 421 which are among the best. If you want better, it will cost. Neumann makes a TLM 49, if memory serves but prepare to shell out some serious bucks for that. And, you'll need a preamp with phantom supply where your three hundred smackers will put you at the top with Bob's PR 40. It's clean, crisp, clear. Try this one before you buy anything else. Chances are you won't want anything else. | 45 stars
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Better than the 3C IMHO
Great all around mouthpiece. Feels a bit shallower and with a better bite than the famous Bach 3C. I've played 2nd through 4th trumpet in Big Band, Symphonic, Salsa, Jazz combo...big full sound in all dynamics and ranges. | 45 stars
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sounds
on this one here the person i gave them to i really don't no the story she said one of the channel are out so i have to send them back. she wanted the earbuds, for the exchance. but i did not ask her how they sound. thanks you | 23 stars
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Excellent Product
The Auralex MoPADs do an excellent job isolating your speakers/monitors from whatever object they are sitting on. These are not meant to replace true isolation, such as hanging/suspending your speakers, but they are a very acceptable substitute when placing them on your console is the only option. My favorite thing about this product is the fact that Auralex chose an ideal angle, but if you do not want to angle your speakers they have small inserts that can create a flat surface area as well.Many people also use these for home theater, whether it is for the center channel or your front main L&R; bookshelf speakers.Comes with four wedges and four inserts to increase the angle or create a flat surface. | 45 stars
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very good quality, like it.
Used for more than one month, very happy, the sound controlling is pretty good. It will be even better if it has a remote controller. | 45 stars
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Meh...
Barely acceptable. Not consistent at all, poor cane quality - that being said, when you get a good one (perhaps 10%), they sound great. at least they're cheap! | 12 stars
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Lauren 30" steel string acoustic guitar pckage
This item was much too small for the young lady for whom it was purchased as a Christmas gift. I am sure it would be a great item for a child 8 years or younger, but just did not work for petite 14-year-old. We returned this for a full-size item. The SERVICE was GREAT! | 12 stars
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Run away screaming!
This software is ABSOLUTE garbage. It does not detect the ipod, the 'patches' are not valid, it is sheer garbage.. I bought mine at Best Buy, and after REPEATED attempts at contacting the very lacking (non-existent) customer service at Valusoft (my emails came BACK TO ME), I am seeing red...... I WANT MY MONEY BACK!This entire experience has been infuriating. Never again!Michael | 01 star
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This product kicks.
For the novice or the pro you can do a lot with this software.One negitive is the clicks and pops you hear when you are mixing and playing back a sample.However these clicks and pops don't get recorded so its just a listing problem not a final cut problem. | 34 stars
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Certainly good enough!
OK, I haven't tried the Casios that some rave about, but I do know this...the keyboard does offer an adequate volume level (particularly how I play). If you want more volume: 1-Try turning the touch response off. 2-Go into the function menu and turn the M.Volume control UP. I'm certain that the naysayers didn't read into the manual. I admit that there's not a ton of additional sound, but it's set at "104" from the factory and can go to "127" if you choose to. That's because Yamaha has given the unit some "play" so you can raise or lower the sound to match other built-in settings. Also when a "song" is playing there's extra sounds like bass, cymbal etc., so how much can you expect of 12watts, total? 3-Go to radio shack, get the right adapter and plug it in to you stereo (or I've read about some adding inexpensive PC speakers for $30-$60). One or all of the above will do the trick.It's got a great range of voices. The piano sounds great as well as others like guitar, church organ, etc. There's 600 to choose from. I advise the 202 model which will include a sustain pedal, AC power adapter, some 'phones and an extended warranty. | 45 stars
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tuning with ease
I tuned my whole piano with ease. On the very low and high notes , I had to unplug the wired mike (purchased separately) and just used the built in one. I am very satisfied with this product.Bob | 45 stars
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The Epitome of the Paste crash sound
The only crash I use. This instrument is responsive to the lightest touch. Explosive silvery crash followed by a trashy shimmery decay. I find this cymbal sustains longer most crash cymbals of the same weight. Usable bell which is quite separated from the edge sound. The 'Fast' designation points to the fact it will respond quickly to each strike. Durable cymbal as it flexes due to its thinness (I've had mine for 15 years now). Records beautifully and suitable for live applications (although it can get lost in a loud mix). For the player with a subtle touch I can't think of a better crash cymbal. | 45 stars
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Bogus stick
Extremely disappointed with this product. Used as per instructions and the alleged plume of smoke was less than smoking a cigarette. I get more ooos and ahhhs from an average fart. Kudos on the quick shipping. It would have been nice to know that it requires 6 AA batteries. | 01 star
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Exactly what I was looking for
I bought this as a gift for my brother-in-law who loved mine. We were not disappointed. The sound was soothing. He used to make noise on mine but this one he treats with respect. He uses it to welcome guests at the cabin. | 45 stars
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A true acoustic amplifier
The warmth and the richness issue from this thing, just the way I'd hoped. I could not be more pleased with this product. It actually delivers much more sound than I expected. | 45 stars
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Good for what you need it for
I have never used this on the strings or the fingerboard so I cannot comment on that. I do use this for the back of my guitars that have polished necks on them. Which I use a couple of mine for playing out. As some of you know, when you play out you tend to sweat and that makes it hard to play on a polished neck. With the Fingerease, this helps out tremendsly. Just spray some on a clean cloth and wipe on the neck, let it sit for a couple minutes and it cleans and smooths it right up without making it greasy. I usually just wipe some all my guitars before I got to play a show. It's really good for this purpose. | 34 stars
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Great Quality Cable
This cable is of a surprisingly good quality for this price and is actually much heavier duty than I expected.The 20-foot length allows me to connect a MIDI drum kit to a MIDI keyboard in the studio and worked perfectly from the moment it was plugged in. | 45 stars
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G-string snapped
Bought these to try them out the medium gauge and brand. Mediums too hard on my thin fingers and will stick to light and extra light gauges. The strings were hard to slide, un-slippery, and changing barr chords made so much squeaks I didn't like. Tone is warm but too mellow for my tastes. G-string snapped 2 days later at the windings with the string wounds pried right off :\ | 12 stars
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American DJ PAR 38
For the price, you can't go wrong. It is a little tight to unscrew the bulbs, but its not a show stopper. | 45 stars
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Great for country and blues
This is purely an overdrive pedal, not a distortion pedal. It increases the gain and dirties your tone, but it does not actually distort your sound.If you're a metal or hard rock player, don't buy this. It's better suited for country, soul, R&B;, blues, or even jazz players who want to boost their volume and umph when they're doing a solo. For that it's excellent, especially considering its very low price.And despite its very low price, it's very solidly built. It's like a brick.This update is to point out that I've only used the Bad Monkey pedal with tube amps: A Fender Blues DeVille 4x10 and a Line 6 Spider Valve HD100 MK II running into an Ampeg 4x12. I have no idea how it'll sound with a solid state amp. But it sounds great with a tube amp.This update is to point out that I finally tried it with a solid state amp and it sounds pretty darn good. I recently bought a 100 watt Fender Mustang III combo to use as a practice amp. It perfectly compliments my Fender Blues DeVille 410/Fender Mustang floorboard combination. As I've said, I use the Bad Monkey as a boost for soloing. Whether I'm playing clean or dirty, the Bad Monkey gives my guitar a rich/deep/great sounding boost. | 45 stars
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Great Product
Great product, I bought the sticks for my son and he loves them. Every thing i buy from Amazon is a good productThank you. | 45 stars
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Pretty cool little mic
This helped a lot with my digital voice recorder. I don't have much to say about it, other than it did improve the quality of my recordings a great deal, even when outdoors. | 34 stars
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Beware! They shipped a previously used and damaged product.
Received this and the dial was on high and the unit was on. It was obvious this had been returned and shipped out again. In fact it was in a very old and worn box with writing all over it. Totally not a good shipper. Wish I could give zero stars. | 01 star
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very pleased for the price..so far
I received this system yesterday. the make was cheap plastic like i had expected. The one antenna mount was broke so took it to my basement to test it...I was very suprised at the clarity and the range was excellent so i dont know where the others that r giving the sound and range bad reviews r testing them ...they must have interference from something. well anyways i had my daughter go out of my basement and into our barn 100plus ft away sounded perfect..so after testing it out i decided to fix the broken mount instead of sending it back...in my honest opinion this is a great buy for the money..and would recommend it..the main reason i bought these is for doing weddings..so i will get back to you later on the durability...ps like another review i read i did have a problem with the size of the duracell battery but this is a small problem just use different battery..i use rayovac heavy duty anyways(better bang for the buck) the only reason i dont give it 5 stars is becuz it is cheaply made | 34 stars
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Musical instruments belong on walls not hidden in cases.
Bought one for each of my guitars and I enjoy seeing them all the time. Cases are exclusively for travel from now on. | 45 stars
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Good, but not convenient if you have an acoustic and an electric
The thing is, you can only put the acoustic guitar in the front. This makes retrieving and placing the electric one from and to the back somewhat inconvenient, depending on how much care you put on the guitar and how often you need to pick up the electric one. Overall, it's good. It does what it says. | 34 stars
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Versatile stable stand
The stand is stable and seems well made and sturdy. V-shaped grip accommodates finger boards of various widths. I am using the stand for a large bass viola da gamba, and I'm so pleased with it that I have ordered another for my tenor gamba. | 45 stars
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Great
Upgraded cartridge on my new Thorens TD190. Much better responce than original cartridge. Using this tuntable and cartridge to transfer all my LPs to MP3 using DAK.com mixer and software. Much better that a USB system! | 45 stars
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Nice unit
I bought this recorder to digitize some twenty-year-old microcassettes I recorded on a Panasonic during a trip to Europe. About ten years ago, I bought a Sony microcassette recorder to listen to the tapes again. As far as I can tell, the Coby sounds as good as either unit during playback. The plastic body looks cheap, and the action of the control buttons is not as smooth as those more expensive units, but the electronics seem to be just as good.I recorded my voice on the Coby, and the playback sounded as good as the other units both through the speaker and through the earphone.As far as reliability, I transfered eight hours of tape to the computer with no problems. | 34 stars
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It's not as I expected/.
I order this harmonica because it is a famous German brand. When I got it I found it's made in China, same low quality as my other harmonica I purchased in China. | 12 stars
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No frills, no hassle
Currently using this to power an old school Technics 220 turntable through my mixer and Mackie monitors. It's a no frills, boring piece, but it's functional, and sounds completely fine to me. No extra distortion or anything like that. Just plug it in, hook up your ground, and you're fully incorporated into the hipster club. You can tell all your friends about how you always prefer the vinyl sound, and that despite its inconvenience, it's the only way to listen to the Velvet Underground.And really, what else is life about? | 34 stars
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Ernie Ball 2220 Power Slinky's Performance vrs Value
I bought a three-pack set of Ernie Ball 2220 Power Slinky Nickel Round Wound Electric Guitar Strings expecting they would last through a couple of shows thus being a good value for the money. Unfortunately these strings oxidize rapidly losing tone and response. All in all a medium string for the money. Although they are not as durable as other brands of similar quality they have one saving grace in that they can be used on both acoustic or electric guitars. | 23 stars
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Ripping Vinyl Function a Rip Off
I bought this because it is advertised as the solution to ripping vinyl into digital media. Yes, it rips it, then it gives you a nice UI to MANUALLY TYPE IN the artist, album, AND SONG TITLES. Their media player used to apply this info to a list of 1..N tracks. It seems this s/w does not go to their db and gather the info for you. It is a real half hearted attempt. Maybe I expect too much from the largest s/w company in the world. | 01 star
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I got the blues
I'm a beginner and hope to learn to bend and feel the true grit of the blues from this harp. | 34 stars
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Ion iED01... pretty good for the price
I bought this kit for myself and my 2 sons (4 and 6) to mess around with and to learn a little on drums. All in all the kit is pretty good for the price. I would never expect to play live with this set, but its pretty good for practice and jamming. The brain box (iDM02) has quite a good mix of sounds in it and can be substituted as a standalone drum pad/machine. It's actually a re-badged Alesis SR16 which costs $150 by itself. With that said, there are a couple flaws which i would like to point out. 1. The mounts for the pads and extension arms move a little (even though i have them pretty tight). I will most likely have to unscrew them and place some sort of filler in between the clamp to help them hold better. 2. The pedals double tap the trigger from time to time but there is a couple tutorials online on how to fix this. Both issues are fairly minor because it doesnt take much to fix. If you want something that is perfect right out of the box, then i would say look elsewhere. But if you want a a set that is very affordable, sounds good, and you don't mind doing a couple tweaks to get it set up right, then I would get this set.Good Luck! | 34 stars
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electric tuner
It was what I expected. You can plug it in and it has a microphone so that you can tune without plugging in anything. | 45 stars
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this product
i purchased it for my 9 year old.it's an okay tambourine. the FIRST in the name is crucial to the buy.it's an alright beginner instrument, doesn't necessarily produce the sound that your ears want to hear. | 23 stars
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Great present!
I bought this for my dad after watching it on TV. It is full of energy and the three DVDs have a lot of great duets. | 45 stars
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like it
could have been a little more padded, but it works for the purpose gets meback an forth from my lessons. | 34 stars
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Best bang for the buck, I have found...
...and I would still choose them, even if they were priced much higher.How do I use these? As a live sound technician, most often, I use these as a vocal mic, when I run sound for bands, or, occasionally to mic an amplifier. Vocalists look at me funny, when they see an unfamiliar mic on the stand, but then smile, when they hear how they can sound.Why do I use them? This is the cleanest, most accurate microphone I have found, for the money. The sound is comparable, and in my opinion, preferable to many more expensive microphones I have had the joy of using, including Audix OM2 and OM3, EV Cobalt 9, Sennheiser e835, Shure Beta 58, and others in that same price range.It is easily cleaner and far more accurate that the "industry standard" SM58 that so many love.Slightly stronger gain than most dynamics mean that you need to turn your gain down a little, for the same volume.It is DURABLE and built like a tank, with a silky smooth switch that does not pop when turned off, and it feels solid, and authoritative in your hand.The only downside I have found is the need for a AA battery, since it is a condenser mic and requires power. Phantom power does not seem to work on these. Battery life is great--30+ hours of use, so they only need changing occasionally. The flipside of that is that it will work anywhere you would use a dynamic mic, and do it amazingly well--whether your mixer provides phantom power, or not. | 45 stars
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InPort
This turned out to be a great item for the price. The instructons were easy to follow and hookup was simple since all the cables are provided. The item creates on large file with all the music on one track. Creating individual song tracks was rather complicated as explained in the instruction book, so it was a bit more work. I had one album that came out fine and another with track splits in odd places, but if you use the times of the tracks on the album cover, it makes it a lot easier. The program also provides a neat graph that indicates silent spots so you can make track divisions. In any event, you will need to know how many tracks you are recording in the first place. | 34 stars
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Nice device
This device was purchased for my daughter for school. It works great and I had no problems ordering and receiving the product. | 34 stars
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Top notch tuner
I've had this tuner for a few years and it still works great. I use it for violin tuning. Sometimes I leave it on by accident but I haven't had to change the battery yet. I'm buying another because my son keeps stealing it to help with his voice training. | 45 stars
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Nice but havent tested out yet
Looks like a good material..I havent actually used it but. I think I am satisfied with the the make of this strap. | 34 stars
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Do Not Buy Purchase Rico ......TRY Vandoren Reeds Instead
These reeds are of poor quality and they do not produce the sound that can be achieved with Vandoren Reeds. If you are letting your students or child play on Rico Reeds then shame on you. Buy the quality reeds and they will succeed at a faster and more enjoyable rate. If you take care of Vandoren reeds then they will last longer.DO NOT BUY | 01 star
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Woodwind and Brass Sucks
I may have liked the bass itself but the company i bought it from was horrible. I got the bass in a timely manner but opened it to find the origional package destroyed. I took the amp out, plugged it in and it didnt work so i took the back off the amp. It was completely destroyed. A complete Lack of care from the company. I called and they told me i had to ship the Entire package back to them, they would proccess the item and issues a refund to amazon which would in turn issue me a refund. Thank god they payed for the shipping, however it was regular ups ground as opposed to the 2day air i payed for to begin with. It took like a week for it to get to them, at which point they issued me a refund for only the shipping. about a week and a half later i finally got the refund for the bass and it was over. I have nothing to say about dean but the company i bought it from is horrible. I would not do business with them again to save my life. | 01 star
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Good Item
When I first learned guitar, my buddies kept telling me I'd want a capo but I held out until just recently. The Dunlop is secure, doesn't scratch the guitar at all, and holds the strings down as it should. Instead of taking the time to adjust my tuning, I can use this to achieve the tone I want. Good item for the price. | 45 stars
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Mixed Feelings....
I have mixed feelings about these picks. The black dunlop picks have a good feeling. They have a good, nonslip grip. The downside is that these picks "shed". While you play, the pick leaves a black dust. If you don't mind cleaning your guitar after every gig, then you might not mind it. If you hate picks that feel slippery, then this pick might be for you. However, if you have a light-colored guitar, you might not like the dust changing the color of your guitar. You decide. | 23 stars
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Does the job
I've used these for a long time now. I bought these from Amazon and I was very satisfied. I don't play pro so I can't judge them from that point of view. Nevertheless, I play all the time and these picks are great. | 45 stars
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Noise maker for would be drummer
This wood block gives two distinct sounds depending on which side you hit. My only wish would be that the mallet was a little larger. For the very young it seems a little difficult to actually hit the wood block with the head of the mallet. But, it is a well made product and I would recommend it. | 34 stars
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Excellent keyboard, put USB in front!
Great value, and a marked improvement over the old 500 and 505 models. The speakers produce a richer sound tone, and the display window is much clearer and easier to read. Additional features over the 505 include one-touch "auto-accompaniment", where you can try different background rhythms to your recorded notes (jazz, rock, salsa, etc) at a single touch of a button. There are a few more voices to choose from, and the "sweet" sounds are more realistic than on the old models. The unit looks better as a whole, being a sleek silver instead of a dull plastic beige. Also, the controls are a lot more "touch friendly", especially the selection "spin wheel" that lets you choose features much faster than the older models did.Connectivity is much simpler than on the 500, requiring only a simple USB cord instead of a special MIDI cord.The one downside of this keyboard is that a USB drive is the only portable media compatible with this unit, and unfortunately they place the plug-in port in the back, which make it somewhat difficult to reach over and plug the drive in while you're trying to play and select. Because of this, I take away a star, and hope that in their next model, Yamaha will put the USB port somewhere in FRONT where it's easy to reach and plug the drive.I actually recommend this unit over the DGX 620 (Yamaha's highest available model at the time of this review). All features are exactly the same on the two models, except the keys in the 620 are weighted to as close to a real piano as you'll get. Yamaha calls them 'Graded Hammer Standard' keys.The 520 does not have the GHS keys, but the trade-off (besides a considerably lower cost than the 620) is a lot of weight...the 620 unit as a whole weighs 19 lbs more than the 520 unit. So if you're a traveling musician like me and have to load and unload your keyboard all the time carrying your instrument to your gigs, you're actually much better off with the 520. Get the 620 only if you want a more realistic feel and don't want to move the keyboard a lot.Overall, an excellent instrument...and if you have any of the older models, I highly recommend an upgrade! | 34 stars
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Rainbow Electronics Warmenfat Mono Micro Tube Preamp
I run Weston House Recording, a tiny recording studio out of my small home in Orangevale, CA; just on the edge of Sacramento.On occasion, I have gear go down and usually travel to the San Francisco Bay Area for repair. Within the past year, I ran into the Rainbow Electronics repair shop, not more than 10 miles from me. Funny thing is that it they've been there for 20 years!John McCormack owns and runs Rainbow Electronics along with his wife. From the moment we met, we became instant friends; with me being intrigued with all that he does and he with all that I do.Out of one of our numerous conversations, he introduced me to his Warmenfat project. Of course, me being one who is always looking for high-quality gear at reasonable prices from not-so-known very small gear manufacturers, there was no choice but for me to buy one so that I could try it out over a long period of time in my studio.I've been using the Warmenfat for almost a year now. It seems I pull it out whenever nothing else seems to work. In particular, it's great when electric guitar players come into the studio and want to go directly out of their analog or digital pedals or when they want to use their little practice amps with all their digital modeling. These "budget" pieces usually have good tone but for whatever reason, they rarely seem big and 3-dimensional.I've found that if I run the Warmenfat inline some place in the signal-chain, I can dial-in just the right type and amount of tube character I need and get some life out of these units. I'd imagine it's from all the good and not-so-good natural characteristics in the high-quality tubes and transformer in the Warmenfat; not to mention the excellent circuit designing and product manufacturing.There are endless possibilities with the Warmenfat. I haven't had the opportunity yet, as there's not really ever any money in paying artists budgets for experimentation, but I look forward in my own projects to try patching in the Warmenfat in various places, such as big electric guitar amp's effects loops, bass tracks, vocal tracks, FX buses, and so many other things!Weston Ray | 45 stars
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Elixir guitar strings
Very happy with product and my guitar sounddo much better then before. Fast delivey andon time. | 45 stars
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Don't waste your money
You get what you pay for. This product performs like a hundred dollar wireless mic system. The sound breaks up; the mics are cheap and flimsy. I was hoping to get a great bargain, but instead I got frustration in a box. I could not make this work acceptably at all. No matter how I adjusted the levels it just sounded horrible. Do NOT buy this. | 01 star
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Poor quality & return process
We purchased this violin thinking it would be a good "starter" to see if my son enjoyed playing the violin enough to buy or rent a good one. It looked good, but unfortunately his teacher said it wouldn't hold a tune even through one lesson.So I contently decided to return it October 1st after 2 weeks assuming I would have a hassle-free return. What I was really unsatisfied with was Austin Bazaar's return process, which took over 7 weeks, during which time they only contacted me once to request that I "remove my comments from Amazon" (all I had done was click "Leave Seller Feedback"), and to say the delay was probably due to something I had done wrong or that it had only been a couple days since they received it. I followed strictly all their return requirements and shipped it back with Delivery Confirmation and insurance (USPS). Austin Bazaar received and signed for the violin at 9:47am on OCTOBER 5th. They never responded again to my emails, and I just received notice only from Amazon of a credit on NOVEMBER 23rd. The credit was for the original shipping and the violin, but I still had to cover the return shipping/delivery confirmation/insurance, plus them having my money for nearly 3 months from the time of purchase. | 12 stars
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Great Picks
These picks are awesome. The grip and angle of attack are perfect for fast solo picking. | 45 stars
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Excellent Music Speakers for my Mac
I have used my M-Audio 40 AV speakers now for a long time ( a few years daily use.) They have been problem free. The sound is really good with good bass, high notes and the notes in between the highs and lows. I use mine hooked up to either Desktop Computers: my Mac (eMac) and my Dell 400, Zino HD. I think they are a good product worth purchasing. I do some times hear a chirping sound come through the speakers; not when playing music or any sound file though. The chirping sound also happens on another set of similar M-Audio speakers somes times. | 45 stars
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Awesome case only...
This is a very nice case. I also like the versatile straps they offer (backpack style). The price was excellent and even with shipping was a lot cheaper then buying the exact same model at the local music store. I generally prefer to buy local, but this particular music store had it priced up so high, I just couldn't do it. The only thing is it hasn't improved my ability to play... | 45 stars
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A great headset at a very reaspnable price
Very good performance used at my amateur radio station. Equal or better than my previous headset which I paid over $200.00 for. | 45 stars
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Poor product quality
We used this at our church for 3 weeks. The 9V battery is very hard to get into it compartment for the remote unit, and even harder to get cover on the same. Needed to replace it the 2nd week and couldn't find any 9V battery to fit in compartment. The unit is noisy during use and the audio is distorted and hollow. | 01 star
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Nice
I am a beginner to guitars and i don't know much about them , but i must say , that the guitar came in very good condition with no scratches or any signs of damage ,to me it was a good buy both quality and price for all beginners such as myself , i will now take classes and see how good i can become ,peace | 34 stars
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Beautiful rod
Beautiful cleaning rod! I love that it is wooden which won't scratch the inside of my daughter's flute. Great quality low price. | 45 stars
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Quality guitar strap!
Purchased this DaVinci patterned guitar strap because I am a huge fan of the famed artist. This is a wide strap and is very durable. (I had assumed it would be a thinner strap.) The artwork is top-notch and the material is solid. This strap was definitely worth the money. | 45 stars
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Shouldn't have changed the original SQM-357 design
I owned the Seiko SQM-357 for over 30 years and bought the SQ50-V so I could retire the SQM before it broke. For my purposes, the only improvement of the SQ50-V over the oldie but goodie is the volume control. The two different click settings and the addition of the B-flat tuning drone is of no use to me. There are four negatives, hence the poor rating. The first negative is the On/Off switch. The SQM switch was broad and flat and didn't dig into one's thumb. The switch on the SQ50-V is a sharp, tiny nub of plastic that digs uncomfortably into my flesh--I don't like it at all. The second negative is the display. The old model was painted with concentric circles of black and blue and was embossed with metallic lettering. The beat pointer was red. The old design was highly readable from 18 inches away in a variety of lighting conditions. The new design isn't quite as large and I don't find the red and white to be quite as readable. The clear pointer is practically invisible so I just use the "Quartz Metronome" lettering on the dial, which is aligned with the pointer. It works, but why'd they feel like they had to change a perfectly good face design? The third negative is the stand. The SQM stand allowed the metronome to lie back at an angle that put the face in a plane parallel to my face. The SQ50-V is too upright and hence the face is more difficult to view. I often have to tilt it to see the display clearly. The fourth negative is the size. I don't mind the metronome being heavier than the old SQM models that I and others miss, but the larger size, in all three dimensions is unacceptable. Isn't advancing technology supposed to make things smaller and lighter? What did Seiko think they were doing when they cosmetically and functionally ruined their almost perfect metronome designs, the late and great SQM-35x models? | 12 stars
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Bueno
El paquete llego en el tiempo indicado, y en perfectas condiciones, el producto es de calidad. Recomiendo a este vendedor!. | 45 stars
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Great for runners
Great for marking your tempo for runners. Easy to adjust rate and volume. Lightweight. Clips to my shorts without being a hindrance. | 45 stars
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Simple to use
Really easy to use and great for our son just starting drum lessons...great price and for a basic pocket unit you could not ask for more. | 45 stars
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Snap Crackle & Pop are only supposed to be for cereal...
I've used the Fast Track Pro for about 9 months now, and I'm finally ready to give it up altogether for a more stable portable unit. My complaints have nothing to do with drivers-- never a problem there. Rather, the performance (or the non-performance) of the unit is the issue. I had to return my first Fast Track Pro due to an unexplained playback issue: all of a sudden the sound would become distorted, similar to the "magnetic" radio interference on an old short-wave set. New unit, new problems. I have a vast array of clicks and pops, broken-up playback, and the frequent need to re-boot the computer, turn the Fast Track off and on, and start over. I use high-end audio computers (Rain, Macbook Pro) and have the same issues on all systems, with all software, including Pro Tools, Logic, Sound Forge, Cubase, DCArt, Capstan... right on down the line. This unit might be appropriate for a kid stringing together pre-packaged Hip Hop loops in his basement, but for anything remotely professional, one should look elsewhere.UPDATE: My second Fast Track Pro has now developed the same problems as my first one (frequent garbled playback) rendering it largely useless. This is a terrible product. Even the kid with the Hip Hop loops wouldn't be able to use it... hence I am lowering my rating to one star. | 01 star
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Great
This item works great for me. Great price and really works well. Some people have complained that it smells bad when you take it out of the box, but I didn't notice that at all. | 45 stars
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Great for the price.
I play a number of stringed instruments and recently wanted to try out the banjo. I found this one and it suited my needs just fine. It was a decent banjo for the price. Nothing fancy, this banjo is for anyone wanting to learn in their free time. This banjo is not for the very serious intermediate player. Only casual beginners. | 45 stars
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Great capo, do not play your guitar in nature.
Kyser makes a great capo! I have had several of these, but this was my first camo. I was playing my guitar in the woods and I set my capo down and couldn't find it - probably won't go for camo next time, but there will be a next time! Great product. | 45 stars
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Great Case
I have used this case for flying from Texas to Seattle and had no hassle in the airports. It's a great sturdy case. Thanks for promptness | 45 stars
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