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Great Concept, Extremely Poor Execution
I thought this was a great idea, and it was something I had thought of many times over the course of my 20+ years as a drummer; I sometimes found myself looking for a flashlight at gigs when I dropped a felt, an earplug, a washer, or whatever, and I eventually put an LED flashlight in my stick bag. It's always nice to have less things to carry around and lose, so multiple tools in one housing is an excellent idea, provided that all the tools function well. This is unfortunately not the case with the Evans Compact LED Drum Key.Testing the LED function out at the store was not encouraging; 3 out of 4 keys I tried were completely dead, and the fourth revealed the LED light to be orange. Orange wouldn't be my first choice for finding things in the dark, as white would certainly be more illuminating; white light contains multiple wavelengths of light, thus reflecting off a wider variety of surfaces. I bit the bullet anyway and purchased this item, as I thought that maybe the battery on this one needed to be changed like the rest of them. After a small discount for a suspect power supply, I took the key home, changed the battery, and was completely underwhelmed by the lack of illumination provided by the orange LED; how would I ever find those dropped earplugs with this? It's dim illumination was just as it was off the store shelf.The actual drum-key is slightly more functional; it folds conveniently, so if I chose to put it on my keychain -- replacing the leather frog which currently holds my regular drum key -- it wouldn't take up any additional space. It also has a quick-release button, which is great for when you don't want your whole keychain banging around while you make those last-minute minor adjustments. When unfolded, the drum-key itself does not sit ninety-degrees to the enclosure, which makes tuning a little different, but isn't really a big deal. The integrity of the key is a little suspect, if not by virtue of the design alone, but due to the big, red lettering on the back of the package which boldly reads: "Not recommended for use with drum hardware." Excuse me? Did I not just purchase a drum key, which is an implement specifically for use with ... drum hardware?The final flaw with this keychain is the price; my local music shop advertised it as $24.99, marked-down from the insane MSRP of $39.99. For less than $10 any drummer in can purchase a super bright, compact, single LED flashlight from a variety of shops for placement inside their stick bag, road case, or whatever, and it will perform leaps and bounds better than the LED light installed inside this piece of junk. (There even exist tiny Mag Lights with key rings on them.) What's more: a regular drum key -- which some drum shops have buckets of for less than $1 each -- will serve you better than this, and they are even "recommended," even DESIGNED, specifically for use with drum hardware.My advice: skip this lemon, wait a few years for them to get it right, and until then just do like I did and buy a small LED flashlight for your stick bag.Since the electronics on this unit are so simple I am hoping to replace the LED with something which will actually serve my purposes, but even if I can get it to work there's no way I would have paid any more than $10 for this had I known its true level of functionality. This item received 2 stars because it's a good idea, and if I can replace the LED to make this thing work better -- which will cost pennies -- then I'll almost feel like I received my money's worth, provided the actual wrench part doesn't snap off because I'm not using it as recommended. I have plenty of functional (and less expensive) drum keys anyway.To summarize: the Evans Compact LED Drum Key is a great concept, but is not only poorly executed, but is -- by admission of the very packaging from whence it came -- "not recommended for use with drum hardware." It seems to me that if a company makes a product and prints on the package that it is specifically not for the first task for which one would use it, then it's probably not worth buying. | 0negative
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Does what you want
I had a Korg TM-40 for a couple of years, and mainly used it for tuning my guitar (I'm a beginner). Then my high-school musician son started borrowing it (I later found out when it wasn't where it was supposed to be.) He plays oboe, piano, 12-string, electric guitar, banjo, and bass. Then I found out it was 'lost' or in other words, misplaced and somebody stole it at the many gigs he plays. So when I asked him what I should buy (he's tried them all), he said to get the same thing because of the metronome is really handy for any level musician. So I guess this should be called his review, but I have one now and it still is the same thing, and nothing needed to be changed over the years since it's perfect now. | 1positive
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Great low end SG
I bought mine several years ago, after playing her I actually dreamed about her and had to buy it. Haven't regretted it since. I already owned a standard SG and had owned SGs previously. This guitar however is a mainstay in my arsenal. Gig after gig, practice after practice she's been reliable, great sound and quite durable except for the headstock. My dog knocked her off the stand once and she hit concrete snapping the headstock. I was able to make my own repairs and she was as good as new.The action is so low and fast however that you have to do a special set up if your going to drop past D. I generally use my Gothic SG for drop tunings and keep my Faded in 440 as my Gothic can go back and forth between 440 and drop tunings without any special setup. | 1positive
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I didn't get what I wanted
I needed a Yamaha PA-3 or PA-3B and I was sent a PA-3C, which is the wrong voltage. I don't have any idea if it works | 0negative
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Practice at home
I bought this one for two reasons.....1. excellent price and 2. needed something to jam along when I'm home. Brings tons and tons of patterns...I haven't use it for composition (I'm a real meat and potatoes kind of guy when it comes to gadgets), but from what I've heard and see on the tube this little box can do wonders. Anyways if you are looking for a cool, small and simple beatbox, well look no further to practice...well this one fills the tab.Cheers!!!! | 1positive
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Can easily tip with your trumpet; buy the 5-legged K&M instead
K&M; 15201B Trumpet StandI used these stands for years, until one of my trumpets was knocked over with only a slight brush by my knee. The trumpet fell on a hard floor and damaged the 2nd valve slide assembly; after hundreds in repair bills, it never worked well again.The problem is that this stand has a fatal design flaw, in that it tips over far too easily with your instrument on it.Thousands of these tip-prone stands were sold (and are still in use) before K&M; invented the much-more-stable , FIVE legged stand. Search Amazon on: K M trumpet standK & M should discontinue this three-leg model. | 0negative
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An amazing little instrument!
The banjo cumbus produces a loud, clear, ringing tone that belies its small size, and sounds better than any banjo-mandolin I have played or heard. No, you need not play Turkish music on this instrument -- traditional banjo tunes, chestnuts from the 1920s and 1930s, and just about any sort of lively music sounds great. Just throw away the strings that come on the instrument and restring it with a good set of mandolin strings. (Playing any new instrument with the strings it ships with is a mistake.)The most outstanding features of the cumbus (pronounced "djoombus") are its all-metal body and convenient screw mechanism for easily adjusting the neck. I haven't been this happy with a new instrument in ages! | 1positive
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Exactly as described...
The product is easy to set up and collapse as necessary. It is easy to adjust the height for standing or seated playing. The book tray tilts to the user's preference. It comes with it's own carrying case.It provides adequate support for multiple thin to medium-sized playing books or pages of sheet music. It could hold a single heavier book. All in all it is excellent for the price and delivers exactly what was described in the product description.(I do wish that it would convert to a table top stand, but that is just my own personal wish--and the product does not describe itself as delivering that feature.) | 1positive
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works well
As the old Volkswagen ad used to say 'it goes forward, it goes backward, it turns in circles. What else do you want?'It does what it claims to do, and it does it well. 'nuff said?Well, Bunkies, time, besides healing all wounds, has a way of showing you what a product is really like. This thing now has a buzz that totally obscures the voices. This developed after only a month. Can't change the stars, unfortunately, hope you read this. | 0negative
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Very high quality
Very high quality. Daughter got this for Xmas... taking some time to learn since it's in different key but she loves it. | 1positive
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Line 6 POD XT Live Bag with problems
I bought a bag for a pedal line6 Pod xt live recently, and already damaged his zipper. It is practically new. | 0negative
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Perfect Audio upgrade for the PC music lover
This small USB soundcard is a huge improvement over the stock, on-board sound chips found in most desktop or laptop PC's. I use mine for improving the listening experience with such applications as Pandora or Windows media player. I listen to mainly classical genres, and this is just the ticket to put the listener into a concert environment. This soundcard works well with either headphones, or as a line-level amplifier for plugging your PC into external speakers. The variety of listening environments and EQ options is huge improvement! I can listen to a classical guitar piece recorded in a studio, and the virtual surround will instantly transport me to any size concert hall environment I wish. Wish I had purchased this sooner. You will hear immediate improvement in any audio source, whether internet radio, mp3, CD or DVD. Even connecting to a small portable stereo via 3.5mm to RCA plug cable yields great results. Don't wait....if you're a music lover, just get this! | 1positive
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Great Capt
Kyser makes the best capos - easy to put on and take off - and they hold where you put them. | 1positive
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Quality not what expected
Neck of Guitar is not laquored or stained so the wood feels unfinished and shows blemishes. The faceplate on our unit had scratches or gouges on it and looked as if the material was made with a cheap plastic coating which would continue to peel off after use, sorry I know this is a low end unit but the quality was not what I expected...Probably better off buying a higher end used model | 0negative
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I love this product, great for protecting my Fender
After a year, I still love this strap. I use this strap every Sunday at church. I feel that my fender is better protected. I wish it was padded because my guitar can get heavy after awhile but I'm use to it so it's no deal breaker. I have no problems to report. I didn't want to install strap locks because I did not want to drill into my guitar and it seems kind of bulky to me. I'm very happy. | 1positive
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misleading ad
I agree with the previous review.I also bought this for my 10 year old son, and when he opened the package it was just a case . That was all he got. he was so upset because there is not a viola or bow. We were very dissapointed | 0negative
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Steel Guitar Slide
This is a great product! It is weighted and shaped wonderfully to help the musician keep control and positive contact with the strings. I bought it to use on a Dulcimer as well as my guitar and it is very comfortable to use. Good price, good product, delivered promptly and the advertising matched the article I received. | 1positive
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Unstable
The rear leg is "too short" wich makes the stand unstable and loose balance towards the back .Front legs measure 11 inches , rear leg measures 3.5 inches (way too short) should be at least 5-6 inches .FretRest by Proline , way better !! | 0negative
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Very bad product
Very bad mixer, I only needed to add a bit of gain to a computer mic input and this wasn't even capable of that, I end up getting the Berhringer 502 and that DOES the jod | 0negative
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Great little tuner
Simple yet VERY effective. Gets the job done. Great for gigging, or just kicking it at home. A product that actually works the way its supposed to is always a pleasure. Great job Yamaha,even comes with the battery. | 1positive
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Buzz buzz buzz!
This cord buzzed the minute I hooked it up to my amp. It wasn't terribly bothersome at first, and since I only intended to practice with it, I thought I could live with it. But within a week, it went from a low hum to a loud crackling static that was unbearable. I could hardly hear the guitar over the noise.I have since replaced the cord with a different brand and have had no issues. I won't be buying this product again. | 0negative
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not what was described
product came with no mounting hardware, and after only 4 hours of use the disc stopped rotatingit is now in the trash can... | 0negative
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late..
I would write something about this product, but I haven't received it yet. The estimated date for it to arrive was more than a week ago. I really hope the wait for this product is worth it. | 0negative
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GREAT sticks
GREAT sticks that can stand up to a beating. I use the 7As for smaller venues/at churches when I play. I still haven't broken a pair holy crap! | 1positive
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Should not buy this with the Sony ICD_UX200 Digital voice recorder
This is thing work fine with the laptop or what ever it is, but I don't recommend for the Sony ICD_UX200 Digital voice recorder as Amazon recommend. This thing only work on one side for recording from Sony ICD_UX200 Digital voice recorder. When I hear the record, the right sides is not work at all. I just figure out the different in output of this microphone, the look different compare to the SOny Product. I don't know how it does not work but it did not at all. | 0negative
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Does not clamp securely to the violin
The wooden forks does not hold well in place and the rest easily displaced with the slightest movement of shoulders while playing. The thickness of the rest even with the lowest setting does not fit comfortably (too thick) between the chin and the shoulder of my 9 year old child while playing. Had no choice but to return the item and changed the order to the sponge shoulder rest which is much better. | 0negative
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Makes me want to vomit and [...] my pants
This has to be the worst piece of crap that I've ever heard. The keyboard notes sound like a dying duck or something of that nature. It sounds awful, but the batteries are good. If you need to get 6 AA batteries buy this keyboard. I think the batteries are worth more than this thing. Luckily I got this for free with my order so it isn't all a loss. I needed batteries. | 0negative
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Only list IN STOCK items
I do not think ANY SELLER should list an item that is not IN STOCK! You listed it as IN STOCK when I purchased it only to wait for a week and then say it is OUT OF STOCK! Do not buy from a seller who lists items as INSTOCK only to wait a week to notify you they are OUT OF STOCK! | 0negative
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Not So Good
I really wanted to like these picks. I didn't. They were thick (I knew that going in) and uncomfortable to hold. The material made the sound extra-muted. If you're looking for a finger-picking sort of tone/sound, then learn to finger-pick.... you'll appreciate the tone coming from your own fingers more than these. | 0negative
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Brass Calvary Bugle
I really was impressed once I opened the box it came in. Now I'm working with a local music store to purchase a case for it. Thank you very much. I hope to use if for future veterans funerals. | 1positive
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this is a toy, not a guitar
doesn't really tune well, I am a guitar player, this is a toy, not a guitar. kids play with it though. cheaply made. | 0negative
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More for the money
How to carry a vintage 64 Ludwig 20 inch bass drum that seldom leaves the house was my quandary. So I thought I'll just get and inexpensive cover and be really carefu.l Since I seldom take it to live gigs why spend big bucks for so little use. So I found this case that would meet my needs and was cheap. Thinking I'd be getting basically a dust cover, I was surprised to find a large box delivered instead of some thing all folded up into a packing slip bag. This was/is a good bag, fully lined and padded, strong zippers and a really decent cymbal pouch on top. Plus, strong nylon straps in all the right places. Super pleased with the product and with the delivery which showed up a day before expected. I will get more of these and from this company in the future. Thanks for the great turn around. | 1positive
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Conga Head
This conga head was way too thick to mount on my drum. A waste of time and money for me, but maybe I will make something else out of it. | 0negative
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Not recommended!
When I installed the UX1 tone port software it failed to install.The spyware software objected to all the start up and internet modifications it wastrying to do on my computer. The line6 monkey (support utility) would not recogize the device so it didn't allow me to connect to the proper support site. Then when I finally got an update for the monkey and it allowed me to update my tone port software, the USB connection process seemed to blow through the "install anyway"screen and I was left not knowing whether the drivers installed or not. No sound out the speakers, no soundout of the mixer, no sound out of the line6 supplied mixer. I get on support , register my product, and createan account. I filled out all the support request info and tried to "submit" a support request only to be directed to the create an account screen on the Web site.48 hour responses!I had no idea whether the support request went through or not. So I try the software mixer I've been using for yearsto try to diagnose the situation (no sound). What would you guess was wrong the old software or the newhardware you just installed. After much screwing around, reviewing FAQ's, forums, and tech support websiteI get sound out of the port. They suggest I disable and reenable my sound card everytime I want to use thetone port, like that's reasonable. No where on the box does it say it replaces your existing sound card or thatyou may have to disable your sound card to make it work. I brought up the gearbox software and listened to the presetsfor "heavy guitar", it's a long list but they all sound so similar it's a joke, most are "JCM 800" with thedials twisted differently. I ended up buying an addon module "Classic" just to get a suitable sound at an additional$50. You can't tell from the box that the supplied amps are just "bait" and you'll need to "switch" to thePower Pack, Heavy, Classic, or FunkFx to get what you need for line6 sounds.In all, this product has beenvery frustrating, it didn't install, didn't do what was expected, and was not supported. It provides very littlevalue for the dollar. | 0negative
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Not exactly what I was looking for...
Well, these sticks are always of great quality as I have come to expect from Pro-Mark. Being a huge Mike Portnoy fan and he being a major influence on my playing I decided to get a pair to see what ol' Mikey has been playing with. Unfortunately he uses a slightly larger stick than I do and for some reason Mike has "crossed over to the dark side" and decided to get his sticks with nylon tips on them which I'm also not a fan. I've used only wood headed drumsticks since after about the first or second year of playing. There's just something about wood that feels better than nylon. The sticks have that "747" taper to them which also tends to make them a little top heavy, but I used them a number of times to play along with some Dream Theater and just for laughs some Liquid Tension Experiment songs but ultimately I end up back with my relatively standard set of 7A wood tips since I tend to use thin heads and thin cymbals.Thanks, Mike for some wonderful playing over the years but it still seems every drummer/percussionist finds a size of stick they are most comfortable with and for me these two sets of sticks are for Mike Portnoy's signature. | 1positive
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Party Starter
This is one of the best Karaoke CD's for any party so many songs (3) disc that u can sing have fun and cut up on | 1positive
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Perfect!!
perfect transaction!fair priceSUPER FAST!!Thank you! | 1positive
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Great bass, so-so electronics
Okay, first the good news - this is a very well-constructed bass. It's neck-through, long scale, with a very fast neck, and it's made of great wood. The matte finish looks like a stealth bomber, and the hardware finish is a mix of chrome and black that's pretty sharp. I love the body shape, the look of the bass, and the feel of it. It's all very top-notch.Just a warning that it is a pretty substantial weight. My bathroom scale estimate is that it clocks in at about ten pounds. Get a wide strap, do some stretching, and make sure you're current with a chiropractor. It's not horrible, and it feels nice once you're used to it, but this isn't a plywood lightweight.My only nits have to do with the electronics. First, these are not active pickups. They are the EMG Hz pickup, which is a passive pickup. A quick search of the various bass forums on the term "EMG Hz" is a lot like searching for opinions on the new Mustang on a Chevy forum. The pickups are okay, but they are not active, and I would say that they are acceptable but not perfect. There is also a 3-band EQ. This is active and 18v, so there are two batteries in there, easily accessible from a door on the back. I personally think the EQ is not great. If you dial in the high end at 100% there is a slight hiss. My biggest complaint is that even though the cavity is shielded, there's a fair bit of noise, especially when compared to an instrument with fully active EMG pickups. I practice in a room filled with fluorescent lights, computers, bluetooth, wifi, and all kinds of electronics with poor plastic shielding, and this bass picks up everything. It's not as bad as a fully passive bass with no shielding, but I'm probably going to eventually tear out the pickups and preamp and go full active.This was the first bass I've bought from Amazon, and it was packaged well, double cartons and no damage whatsoever. These are Asian-made, but set up at Schecter's LA factory, and the setup was flawless. Low action, perfect intonation, and ready to roll. Of course, the stock strings, Ernie Balls, were the first thing to go. Threw a set of roundwounds on there, and it's golden. The long scale and nice neck mean a very solid B string with no flop.Overall, a great bass, especially for the price. Just make sure you understand the difference on the Hz part, because everyone keeps saying this thing has active pickups, and it does not. | 1positive
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Alvarez should not have their name on this product....
This case was poorly put together. It didn't close correctly, the latches didn't match up, and there was a machine hole on the hinge side where a mistake had been made when it was manufactured. It was very disappointing to see that a company who produces such nice instruments would actually put their name on this case. I ordered a second one from another vendor to see if the quality was any different. It was NOT. That one actually had a cut in the trim and the fabric covering wasn't attached on part of the front of the case. It also did not close well, although it was better than the first case in this regard. I would not recommend this case to anyone. | 0negative
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Works
Nothing much to say here.Its a simple object(s). No moving parts.All metal.Does its job.Was delivered in time with no hasslesI live in India. | 1positive
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My Ring Tone Studio
I thought item was difficult to use and it did not work with my nextel phone.....poor item | 0negative
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Great capo with a cool look
This thing works great and looks even better. I have gotten some fun looks when people see it up close. Nice to have a quality capo with a little personality thrown in. | 1positive
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Mighty Bright XtraFlex
Since a lot of the places I perform are an intimate setting with low light, I purchased the Mighty Bright to help me see my music charts. This little gizmo is quite a doozy. Unlike the big, bulky, music lights I'm used to using, it's compact enough to fit in my instrument case, and with the twin LED beams makes reading my charts a lot easier. I recommend this little jewel to any one wanting a quality music stand light at a good price. Plus, it's a pretty good flashlight when the power goes out. | 1positive
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Good hardware, poor drivers
The hardware is decent: useful to have a card with a microphone in, line and headphone outs, and decent quality converters for a reasonable price. Note that if you need phantom power you should get the 0404 USB instead.Software is poor however. The driver is basic with a single sample rate choice that is reset to 44.1khz on system restart. The sample rate does not obey Vista's sample rate setting so this needs to be set to 44.1khz.More significantly, in the words of E-MU support:"The 0202USB was not designed to "survive" through sleep, hibernate, or stand-by modes. It will need to be restarted any time these modes are used."These modes are standard and important features of a modern computer and you should realize that the 0202 USB is incompatible with them before buying. | 0negative
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Sheds fibers all over the record
After a week of owning this brush it is shedding fibers all over my records. I end up with more fibers on it than there were dust particles to begin with. | 0negative
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Nice Case
Overall, I like this box a lot and recommend it. It's way lighter and smaller than my old box (an old wooden Gemini 10U top/8U front) so I can now carry my system around by myself. Case is strong, not flimsy at all, and easy to carry. I have a Gemini Mixer and Numark D2 Director in the top and a 1U Gemini Power conditioner in the front and a USB sound card under that.I just wish it had a 10U top so I could access my mixer ports more easily during a show. With an 8U top and not much space behind the opening, it is REALLY tight back there for my cords. I had to drill a hole to be able to access the 1/4 in mic jack in the back of the mixer more easily. If not make it a 10U top case, at least expand it in the back by another 1" or 2" beyond the opening to leave more space for the cables.Also, I like having cable exits in the sides of my case. This one has the cable exit at the bottom of the removable panel, which works fine, but I added a side port myself on each side. But that's a personal thing, no complaint.Finally, I'd love to see a hard shell hinged squared off top added to the box to make it easier to pack and keep it better protected in transit. The "soft" top is ok, but I I'm not sure how long it will last. It's well constructed and all and reinforced with cardboard or thin wood (I forget) so it does add some protection, but in the end it's a "soft" top, not to mention it's slanted, so not so good for stacking anything on top of it, which I suppose is for the best. | 1positive
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Good solid state amp!
The Kustom Quad amps are very good solid state amps. I compared several in this price range and this one was by far the best for the money. I own this one and the 100 watt Quad Jr. These amps have a tremendous clean sound. Their dirty sound is great for hard rock, but in my opinion they could use a bit more gain. There's just not enough distortion to get those real heavy sounds for metal; however, an eq helps immensely. The Quad Junior's distortion is a bit muddy, so I boost the mids with a looped EQ. The fx loop is the tip and ring kind, so you will need a Y cable. I run through a full rack i.e a compressor, EQ, preamp/modeler, multi fx, sonic uiltrimizer, and noise gate. I run the Boss MD 2 mega distortion, Bad Monkey tube emulator and Vox wah up front, and the clean channel handles the Boss pedal very well. This amp does not sound much different from the tube Marshalls I've played through over the years, but running direct with no fx is a bit lacking. Overall, for the money, you can't go wrong. Kustom is very underrated; they make great equipment! This Quad 100 HD head is rugged and huge! Kustom does not include the foot-switch (which is hard to come by) but they do give you two very good, sturdy cables to connect to cabinets. Both the HD and Quad Jr. amps are loud as hell! If you are running two cabinets, they push all 100 watts to both cabinets. These amps have built in effects which are ok. The effect parameters are not tweakable, but are good in certain situations. I had purchased the B-52 LS 100, and it was not as good as this amp, although it had more features. Overall, the quad amps are basic, solid, well built amps and Kustom's tech support is great. I've never had any issues with either amp, or the Kustom PA I use at rehearsal. If you're looking at tube heads, Kustom makes an amp called the Double Cross. It retails at around $1,600 and it is sick! | 1positive
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Problem with C01U
The C01U looks great and the recorded sound is great. Install was very quick. However, unfortunately I am unable to hear what I am recording which is driving me (and the rest of my family) mad! | 1positive
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Fixed bad cable signal
I had some bad cable in an old house. I am not sure if the actually cable was poor quality or the run was too long, but this fixed it. I couldn't get signal in the back room but was getting signal on the converter in the living room. Dropped this between the main feed and the rest of the house and it all woks great. Just remember that you need power wherever this will be(mine was in the attic and i had to run power there. | 1positive
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Not what was pictured
The rattles that I ordered were much different than was what pictured online. They were fluorescent green and had "Mexico "written on them. When I went to return them, I had to pay for the return postage which was practically what I paid for them, so I decided to keep them and paint them. Very disappointing. | 0negative
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Could be better
I've had this light for a while. The case is sturdy and the cord is long enough but the clips could be a little stronger. It's easy to knock the light from the stand -- resulting in a broken bulb. Even when not knocked from the stand, the bulbs don't seem to last very long. They're not cheap either! I'm looking around for something better and you probably should too. | 0negative
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Piece of Junk
I should have listened to the reviews of this thing. Very poor quality, cheaply made. The electric plug did not work, it was just 2 pieces of metal stuck in plastic. It broke trying to get it to make contact. DO NOT BUY THIS PIECE OF JUNK!!!!!!! | 0negative
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Did not work
The connectors are not Molded ones, they are soldered and screw ones. Hence does not last, and not at all durable. This one did not work on arrival, and I had to manually fix it to get it working. The Cable itself is of very low quality, and gets too much interference when near speakers and/or other instruments. | 0negative
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Delighted with INport Deluxe
My INport deluxe arrived today . . . and I am simply delighted with this product! It's wonderful to purchase something that really does everything promised, and then some. The device is simple to use, the software is simple to install, absolutely everything works just like it is supposed to. I was set up and working on my first album transfer in well under 30 minutes, even with taking time to actually read the user manual. I've been transferring albums to my computer all afternoon and I'm having a blast. Thank You INport Deluxe!! | 1positive
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DISAPPOINTED
This is a leather strap of OK quality but it is thin. I'm disappointed. | 0negative
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Great Media Center Amp
Replaced an overpriced Harman Kardon AV receiver with this amp for my media center computer's audio system. Works great, looks good, priced right - what more could you ask for. Integrated remote would have been nice but for this price I can walk over and turn it on. | 1positive
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The best
I have been playing electric guitar for over 30 years and this is one sweet pedal.I use it with my vintage Blackface Pro Reverb. The Pro has one of the best clean to very slightly overdriven tones depending upon whether you have single coil ('63 Strat) of Humbuckers (Les Paul Std) pushing it.When I step on the Tube Screamer, and I can make the amp's pre amps's tubes "sing" into overdrive, and depending on how much overdrive I dialed in, the amp can "scream", but the amp still retains its basic tonal signature. This is especially helpful for us Strat players who want to thicken up our lead lines.... | 1positive
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Speedy shipping
This product came in so FAST!!! I can't wait to give this to my son for Christmas and see how it works for him. I would definitely reccomend purchasing this product from this person. | 1positive
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less than I expected to say the least!
Please make sure you realize this is just a toy! To be able to use it for playing at a minimum you will need to replace the strings and the bridge. However the case is decent. | 0negative
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Excellent product!
INport, excellent job, I love the product and would highly recommend it to anyone. I've had several hundred LPs sitting in boxes in the basement for years and now I'm rediscovering that music all over again as I transfer the LPs to the digital age.The quality of the transfer is very good (imo). For example, I was playing back So. Central Rain (early REM) in ITunes and noticed that I had purchased the song on ITunes about a year ago. Except for an opening click on the LP version, its very hard to tell the difference between the two.My only minor negative (or really, feature request) would be for LPRipper to somehow integrate and automate song titles from the albums so that I don't have to type them all in. | 1positive
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The best live Cream
I loved Cream as a youngster - the studio albums especially. On live recordings, Cream often sounded more like three guys competing with each other than a band. NOT THIS TIME!!! The playing is still skillful and impassioned, but there is just enough restraint to allow the songs to move to the forefront. This two-disc set is a wonderful document of a tremendous, musical performance. | 1positive
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LD-50 User's Manual
After many hours of Internet searching I found a User's Manual for the LD-50 that can be downloaded in PDF format and printed. The website is:http://www.casio-europe.com/euro/support/emi_manual.html | 1positive
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problem with vista?
i coudnt get this to work right in windows vista gave me an error when trying to install i think the second cd :-( | 0negative
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nice basic digital multitrack recorder
This is the black version called MRS-4B. The silver version is called the MRS-4 and is otherwise identical as far as I know.pros:------good sound quality-nice set of additional features (adding wide stereo separation to two guitars sounds awesome)-relatively simple and un-complicated (at least compared to most other digital recorders)-nice tactile feel to the analog sliders-glowing buttonscons:------can only record a maximum of 15 songs per card! this sucks.-Smart Media cards are obsolete and expensive now (but you can get adapters to use other card types)-you must enter a whole slew of button inputs to do a task-the buttons on mine stop working intermittently after a few years | 1positive
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not good for mixing, especially electronic music
If you are planning to record your own music and want it to sound somewhat decent, these are not the speakers for you! they are very hard to mix on... I make electronic music (hiphop, dubstep, breakbeats, even record some guitar and other instruments) and these were terrible for mixing my songs... they have a bell curve response... lows and hi are too quiet, mids are too loud... my music all came out w/ too much bass and treble and nothing in the middleI have seen some good reviews on here... and maybe they are good reviews because the people who wrote those knew what to expect out of these monitors... but i'd hesitate to call them "monitors"... if you need speakers for listening to music or gaming then go for it, they sound good if it's mastered audio.... these are awesome in that case, they put out lower bass response (lower not louder) than my brothers big stereo... but for mixing your music, they are crap...I just think they are sold as a studio speaker and are not at all adequate, even for something cheap... I'd spend countless hours w/ these speakers trying to make my mixes clean... and as soon as i put it on anything else, it sounded like crap, but really good on those speakers...if you are a music producer, or plan to do any recording or studio work or anything along those lines... be patient, save your money and get something better, otherwise you will just be wasting more money | 0negative
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Too small
My ring finger is a size 3, and these keys were too small for my fingers! I ended up shelling out the $180 for the M-Audio Axiom 25, and returned the ekeys. Definitely not for adults due to its toddler size. | 0negative
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useless
This is the most useless thing I've ever bought. If it were free, I wouldn't be able to find a use for it. | 0negative
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Not For Samson G Track USB
So I got this stand because there was a previous review saying that the Samson G Track USB would fit onto the stand, but... it doesn't fit. That or I'm trying to put it on wrong... =/ Does anyone else know if it works? Cause if it does, I'd love to know how. | 0negative
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Not recommended
This low-budget mic really wasn't worth the money. We did get a short bit of play time with it (it was a present for a child with a new keyboard), but the volume/amplification works off and on and sometimes it's static-y. I mean, even for a kid it tries their patience. I give it two stars instead of one because it did sort of work. | 0negative
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Good picks but...
I bought the wrong gauge. I read a review that said that you should get a size less then you really want but they are wrong. I bought the .90 gauge at Guitar Center and love them. These were made for that Dave Mustain muted crunch sound. I don't know if I will use these forever but for right now I love them. Just hard enough for speed picking but light enough to stay in your hand without moving around like 1 mils do.Dunlop Ultex sound awesome and so far they still look like new.Buy em!!!! | 0negative
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Wow, this sucks.
Well I got this because it was my first guitar. I have to tell you straight up that this sucks. First of all the strings were way to crappy. Like made out of plastic, and they were way to hard to tune. If you tune this it comes out of tune in no time. The case rips very easy and the strap breaks easy as well. The pick's are very bad, they are way to big. The extra strings are no better then the ones of there. I have bought another guitar from Guitar Center and it was amazing. Worked perfectly and it was cheap too. If you want my advice, save up and buy a good one from Guitar Center, because this is crap. | 0negative
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Erreur d'amazone sur ma commande
Malheureusement j' ai reu une pédale TURBO et non pas YOU DURTY RATE . Le code barre correspondait à ma commandemais pas le contenu du colis . Il s'agissait d'un présent pour nol . Je m'en suis donc aperu au déballage des cadeaux le 25 décembre . Renvoyer le colis aux USA me coterait trop cher en frais de port sans certitude que l'erreur soit rectifiée.Je me suis donc résigné à conserver une pédale que je n'ai pas commandé et qui ne me convient pas ...Quelle déception .... | 0negative
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Most Awesomely Amazing Deal in the History of Awesomely Amazing Deals!!!
I am a semi-pro audio engineer and I've been looking to pick up some studio foam for a while an came across this set on Amazon. This is the real deal! Super durable!! The same stuff I was looking to pick up at GC for almost half the price. Makes a HUGE difference in my home studio. Will defiantly be picking up more real soon. | 1positive
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Shattered during the first set
I was hoping these nylon-based sticks would have great durability, however the joint where the bristles are connected to the stick shaft is very high on the stick, and is very brittle. This joint cracked and shattered within an hour of moderate usage during a live set.I did like the solid wood design and handle grip, so I'll give it 2 stars and recommend it only for light playing. As for myself, I'll go back to using either the originalHot Rodsor Lightning Rods.Hopefully, an S-Rods 2.0 will be produced with a better design, in which case I'll likely try them again. | 0negative
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The best pick?
I agree with the previous rater "George" this is a subjective rating. However, I subjectively find these picks to be right for me, with the .63 mm size perfect for acoustic and the .5mm size to be slightly better for electric. (Edited 10/24/10 to say that is no longer the case. With the last string change on my Strat I changed strings to Fender 250L 9-42 instead of bullets and for the 250s the .63 mm is better than the .5 mm. So when my last .5 mm wears out it will be history.)Features in their favor is that they don't have that objectionable little divot seen on some other brands of picks, they are symmetrical and they have enough surface 'grab' so they don't go flying out of the hand like yet other un-named brands. Plus white is not as cheesy looking as most picks.How long does a pick last? These will do for several hours of playing, especially if every hour or two I turn them over or change corners. All picks wear out and become curved with use, and these may last a bit longer than average. Or not, depending on playing style. | 1positive
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Meant for kids, I guess
I'm a little disappointed with this necks trap, because it's too short. Not by much.. maybe half an inch too short. I can't adjust it to get my Yamaha YCL-250 into a correct, comfortable position. I'm six foot tall, average. Perhaps this neck strap is designed for younger/smaller clarinet players. | 0negative
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Definitely Great for the price
It was great, arrived in wonderful condition. Everything was as expected. It is my first banjo, and I feel that I can take this one a long way, before needing to upgrade at all. Recommend to anyone, and at this price (202), this is amazing. | 1positive
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horrible.
When I first got it i loved it... been two months now i hate it.Frets keep popping out and i have to put them back in... I have had to put three frets back in.. they keep popping out as of right now it has two more dead spots because the frets are not pushed down enough and wont stay down. I honestly hate this guitar. | 0negative
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Excellent Case!
Bought this case for my Seagull Original S6 QI and I am so glad that I did! The guitar fits perfectly. The case is extremely well made. It is very solid, which makes it great for travel, and it has a plush interior, however, no padding. There is a neck rest for the guitar's neck to lie upon and there is a small compartment for carrying picks and extra strings. I only wanted to buy one case for my new guitar and, although this case is more expensive than most, I do think this case is worth the extra money. Compared to my last generic case that has lasted for more than 30 years, as this TKL 7815 is much better quality, I am confident this case will last for 30 years and longer. | 1positive
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EXECSENSEI
Easy to use. Great sound quality. Great conception.Screen died on first use. Lousy execution. | 0negative
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Worst Toy Ever Purchased from Amazon
Worst Quality I have ever seen - bought three and all three are horrble. Scratched, screws won't tighten... shocked by the lack of quality control. | 0negative
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junk
This bass was the biggest piece of crap two of the same strings came on it so they just threw the other one in the box tuning pegs didn't work cheap plastic had to order new ones one of the pick up didn't work had to glue it shipped in a very unsafe box would not buy again would not buy if I were you this is not even child worthy to learn on can get a used bass at guitar for cheaper that's better quality | 0negative
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Poor quality
These bagpipes are made using an inferior wood in Pakistan. The bores are poorly machined. The chanter is very flat. You'll be lucky if you can get a sound out of the chanter reed because it's so hard to blow (even for me as an experienced piper). They are very difficult to bring into tune. The only thing that makes this particular set two stars is the synthetic bag actually seals OK. Best to save your money and purchase a good instrument from a reputable maker. | 0negative
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horrible
Couldn't finish it. Just awful in so many ways. The story makes no sense, the dialog is beyond wooden. And could Ed please stop casting himself or take acting and voice lessons?A painful film. | 0negative
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Pyle Pro PMX408M A Good Buy
Delivered, opened the box, read the brochure and hooked it up. For the price the quality was great. Strong yet clear sound. I would recommend this to others. | 1positive
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very strong amp
This Amp is a very good amplifier and can rus srtrong speakers with it the price for this amp is very expensive | 1positive
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I buy these all the tme!
I seem to have lost 2 of these over the years (or they were stolen) but I quickly buy new ones.I use them quite successfully with my big JBL Eon2 speakers so they are not just for lightweight speakers. | 1positive
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Great Capo
This is a great capo. It is generally regarded as one of the best capos. Strong, solidly built, and pretty reasonably priced. Mine's not that old, but I've seen some really old ones, so it should hold up with extended usage as well. | 1positive
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embarrassing
This product is miss represented in the picture. The actual product is about 8 or 10 in across and is VERY cheaply made. I would be afraid to take a drum stick to in, even once. It does have all of the rudiments but the print is so small it is difficult to read from a normal drumming prosition. I might pay $5 for this if I found it at a discount store, and didn't have to pay shipping!!! I got it for my son and the only reason I don't return it is because it isn't even worth the effort. I suppose that he can hang it on his wall. | 0negative
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.026 string does not fit the nut on my ESP guiutar
I tune to C, and I usually play Ernie Ball power slinky strings (.011 - .048). I wanted to try a set of 12's. I put the strings on my ESP strat-style guitar. The .056had a very hard time getting through the tuning peg on the headstock. The .026 (3rd string, Eb in C standard, G in regular standard) does not fit in the string slot on the nut. I spent a few days adjusting the truss rod and intonation for these new strings, but they sure don't work well with this guitar. A buddy of mine uses them on his Jackson King V with a Licensed Floyd Rose double locking system and loves it.These would be good on a baritone guitar, but not on my guitar. Gonna try the Blue Steel strings (11 - 52) next. Might end up going back to the EBPS 11-48 set again. | 0negative
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Excelent!!!!
This is the best product for a guitarist to maintain his guitar. Very professional tools. Suits for all guitars. I cannot live without it. | 1positive
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Broken neck
Arrived with broken neck. Split just below tuners. Hanging by the strings. I contaced the company. I still have not recieved my replacement and it has been over 30 days. | 0negative
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Dont use if you have a trem, I picked some up at Target same thing.
These strings are for a fixed bridge. I cant get these junky things in tune on my Floyd which is hard enough as it is but these things forget it. Im going to have to break out my expensive pack of Clear Tones or my D'addarios. | 0negative
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My washboard
I literally squealed when this washboard was delivered. It is just what I have been looking for--forever! Wish it were listed in the laundry section of Amazon rather than under musical instruments. The only reason I found it was because I was bored one day and was tooling around the Amazon site. Last year I ordered an imported product, sans washboard, from Amazon that was touted as a "well made washboard." It turned out to be another piece of imported junk, this time from Mexico. Tried to fix it but ended up giving it away to a crafter who covered it with fake flowers.My Columbus board is made in the United States! Well made, too. Why this company was not profiled on the national news program listing "Made in the US" companies is a mystery.Yes, I will be using my Columbia washboard to wash clothes. And, if the mood strikes, I may strum (I think that is the word to use) a song just because I could. Thank you Columbia and Amazon! | 1positive
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im very disapionted
ok i bought this violin thinking it was only about 60 or 70 dollars but i ended up paying almost 100 dollars including shipping wich was more than 30 dollars and the violin didnt come tell a week later and the worst of it is it was damaged i had to take it to the violin shop and cant play it for another week do not buy this violin even though it is a buetiful violin it isnt worth it unless you are willing to pay alot of money for a crappy violin | 0negative
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Unique sound, great feel
Just grabbed a few sets of these on a whim the other day. The sound is pretty unique and definitely different than my usual bronze strings. Real easy on the fingers, as well.I've only had them on for a few days, but would recommend them already. | 1positive
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If you thought Quantum physics was easy...
I have Techno EJay, and I wanted to get a few more options (cut and paste, fading, etc...) With Techno two hours after I had opened the box I had written a song that sounded rather professional, I was very pleased. With Data Becker's Music Center Pro they've made things that should be Easy and Simple so Complex it's just frustrating. Instead of the 1 inch thick book it comes with how about including a College course? It may be the best music software on earth but if I can't use it what good is it to me? You finally get a little music going and then the software crashes... stupid, stupid, stupid... | 0negative
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Begininer
I purchased this item because I am a beginner I did not want to spend a lot of money on an instrument. You pay for what you get, the white violin is pretty and delivery was fast. When I opened the box, there was a nice violin bag but the strings were not properly strung and the brige was not in place. For someone who does not know a lot about a violin this was a task. There was no instructions showing you how or where to place the brige which effects the sound quality. When I tried to adjust the strings they broke and I had to buy new ones $28. I went to a violin shop in Atlanta and shop owner tweeked the violin for free, he felt sorry for me. He shaved the bridge, he said there was too much wood and it needed to be properly fitted to the violin and it was not, he trimmed the sound piece on the inside of the violin and made some adjustments to the finger board because the end piece was too high which also effects the sound. Then during my 2nd violin lession the bow breaks at the top and apparently the wood was very brittle, so I had to buy a new bow $48. Looking at the violin again I notice there is a crack in the wood that was painted over. If you are interested in buying a violin do your homework 1st visit a Violin shop or rent one. | 0negative
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Great bass and git pick
Best picks I have played yet! The feel is great and the rounded edges deliver a killer tone. I have big hands so this is a great pick to hold and feel. | 1positive
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Terrible Product
I got this as a present last Christmas and opened it today; I'm disappointed that I didn't return it then.Having had a real piano in my house and looking for something for my college dorm, this doesn't even remotely cut it. The keyboard overall sounds very tinny and fake, even to me as nearly a complete novice. As someone mentioned the keys have zero touch sensitivity. It's got plenty of fancy features that I'm sure a few people will like, but I really just wanted to be able to use a decent sounding keyboard, and this failed miserably.I'd have trouble warranting spending $25 for a product like this, nevermind $100.1/5. | 0negative
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