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I was playing in a heavy metal band and we were going under big time. No one seemed to enjoy our music. I played the electric fiddle and guitar. Then one night I came across a basic beat wooden apple shaker sitting on the side of the street. I almost tripped over it. I did not know what it was at first. As soon as I picked it up I saw it had such great musical potential. It almost had a magical presence. And best of all, it looks just like an apple. I took it home and tried to figure the many levels of music the basic beat wooden apple shaker could emulate. I was so inspired I decided to give up the electric fiddle and guitar and dedicate my life to making music with the basic beat wooden apple shaker. It has been a rewarding journey. | 1positive
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I have seen these these harps in stores. I am a harp player. The quality on them is very inconsistant. There a few few lucky one that have gotten useable instruments, but for the most part the are decorative only. There are several good harps available from quality manufactures for just a bit more money. Look at Harpsicles, Dusty strings or if you are handy - Music Makers - they sell kits to build your own (you can also get pre-made) and are quality instruments. A lot of the enjoyment you get from playing is having an instrument that sounds good. If you are constantly have to struggle to keep it in tune - you won't play it. Do yourself a favor - steer clear. | 0negative
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The first mic I got was defective, so I wasn't sure about this mic at first. But since Samson made H4n, I thought I'd stick with it and see. Amazon was awesome in getting a replacement sent and I got a new mic to test within two days as a prime member. I use it for podcasts offline, ADR, sound foleys and also a weekly live online radio show that uses skype. They all sound great, I don't have to be really close to the mic. There's once I had my mic turned to 100%, and it picked up sound from a tv in the living room which is two rooms next to my office. Get this with a table mic stand and a pop filter, this is the best podcast setup you can get for around a hundred bucks. Comes with a sound editing suite too, but I use adobe audition so I have no need for it. | 1positive
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I saw what was offered and the price tag and was duped like everybody else! 2 handheld and 2 lapels/headsets for under a 120 bucks! Too good to pass up! WRONG!I am a mobile DJ and have used this set for 3 weddings. Between low mic volume, signal dropouts, feedback, hissing, etc. I am finally done with trying to justify my purchase. I ordered a different brand of wireless mics and sending this in via the RMA Warranty process from Pyle Pro. I hope I can scrap this as a backup "if all else fails" unit. This has made me and my DJ company look bad on more than one occassion. Don't let your wallet make your decision over quality. You will regret it. | 0negative
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you won't find better quality until you're looking to spend at least 1,000 bucks or more. this mic is worth the money. | 1positive
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I have been playing with these strings every day for a month and they still sound like the day I put them on. They are definitely worth the extra money. | 1positive
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It was a Christmas gift for grandson--well received. He liked it lots. He's a beginning percussionist so it was the right thing for him. | 1positive
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SO FRIGGIN NOISY! Bought it for a sub mixer for wireless drama mics in church. The pots sound dirty. Don't even THINK about turning up the volume. Sounds like Niagra Falls. Junk! | 0negative
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I ordered this guitar and it came wrapped up nicely, but without the strap. I called and they immediately sent a replacement which came in an old box that had been damaged and taped up and still did not have the strap. I know they had a problem in the past with the straps smelling funny. Maybe someone removed them and never put new one's back in. Also, the 2nd guitars woodwork was not nearly as nice as the 1st, and the case was coming apart in the "hinge" area. It was probably a previous return. Returning everything and going to brick-and-mortar store. | 0negative
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I picked up my first bottle of lizard spit 6 years ago from POPS music shop in Prescott Arizona. That bottle went empty yesterday. The polis lasts well, it does a superb job of cleaning just about anything you manage to spill . I would reccomend this to anyone, and if you are ever in the area , visit POPS ... You won't regret it !!! | 1positive
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This was a present for me since I love to sing. It works ok for karoke--but only when it works. It often has a cd error, or says there's no cd when there is. It's a huge waste for anything else, since the screen is so small. It's heavy and hard to move. The mics it comes w/ are terrible. I am able to adjust the volume and use a separately purchased wireless memorex microphone that sounds good w/o having to be right up against your mouth. When it works, it's fine for an at-home w/ the family or a few friends karoke night, but we're shopping for a new system that will play all the discs ALL the time. | 0negative
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After playing $2000+ acoustics @ Guitar Center, I was blown away how unimpressed I was in my opinion. Nothing special in regards to unique tone. I found one the made "Working Class Hero-John Lennon" sound right (which is my test song for acoustics. So I left w/ no guitar. Along comes this pawn shop, I play about 12 of theirs, these even worse as far as construction, different apple. But, then I played this guitar, no Made in China on it, it's thin like an electric (which makes me actually want to play it) and the tone was like being in the New Orleans. Of course it by far passed the "Working Class Hero test" and was listed for $200. (By the way I buy guitars, electric and acoustic by #1:Tone #2 Playability, is it like butter in your hands, and then of course #3 Looks. Never do I buy by "Price", or "Name."This guitar is truly incredible for me. Which is the whole idea in purchasing. I got to play on my record @ Kingsway studio owned by Daniel Lanois, the "Oh Mercy" guitar Bob Dylan left behind after making the record with Daniel. It was "a junker" but this thing had so much character and tone uniqueness so I kinda learned at that point what I liked in an an acoustic. This was back in 1994 right before the Emmy Lou Harris "Wreckingball" session there. Amazing studio, amazing acoustic. Bob called it "Just George" Don't have any idea what that was about about but what an honor and lesson in acoustic selection. Thanks Bob.Our Band was called Water, the album is called "Nipple" You can buy it for a penny here!I love this guitar.That's all.Hope it helps you. | 1positive
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For 20 bucks you can't beat this deal. They look and feel great. Black on black with a VERY nice case - the case alone is worth the money. This is a great set to get started with and an inexpensive way to try out a bunch of different keyed harps. Some people complain about the plastic instead of metal but I don't mind, I kind of like it actually. | 1positive
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This harmonica takes a lot of air. I have several and my favorit is the Hohner Chromonica 280 C | 0negative
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In the most unlikeliest of reunions, Cream got back together in 2005 to play a series of shows at the Royal Albert Hall, the site where it all ended 37 years earlier. In their heyday, the band played with an intensity and improvisation seldom heard in music before or since as Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, and Eric Clapton battled for top billing with their over the top performances. However, Eric is clearly the star of the show now as his vocals and guitar work are in fine form on "Outside Woman Blues", "Badge", and "Crossroads" and his fiery solos are even more impressive on the blues numbers "Stormy Monday", "Born Under a Bad Sign", and "Sleepy Time Time." Even if they don't touch the versions from the Live Cream releases, the songs "N.S.U.", "Sunshine of Your Love", and "Sweet Wine" are all very strong. Jack can't hit the high notes like he used to, which may be why tracks like "Swalbr" and "Tales of Brave Ulysses" are noticeably absent. However, his bass playing is still solid as exhibited on "Deserted Cities of the Heart" and "I'm So Glad" and he still plays a mean harmonica on "Rollin' and Tumblin'." And while Ginger plays it straight for the majority of the album, his drumming is downright monstrous on "Toad." Other tracks like "White Room", "Pressed Rat and Warthog", and "We're Going Wrong" are okay but were actually better in their studio versions. Also worth noting is that this is just Cream and their music. This isn't like the Rolling Stones or the Who, both of whose live shows of the last several years have been beefed up with several backing musicians and vocalists. If you expect the high energy of the second disc of Wheels of Fire or their other live albums, you will likely be disappointed. However, Royal Albert Hall: London May 2-3-5-6 2005 proves that Cream are still a solid live band and sound quite vital for three guys in their sixties. | 1positive
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at 20$ that breaks out to about $3 a harmonica, it sucks but a $3 harmonica would suck anyways so its fair, but it has a nasty plastic taste and smell to it. kinda like the smell of bad paint. the case is pretty good but my lee oskar won't fit in it so watch out if you want to buy it for the case | 0negative
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I purchased this violin for my daughter. This is a well made violin that has a nice sound after tuning. My daughter likes it. It is a steal at $119. | 1positive
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due to (possible alcohol fueled) enthusiastic beating, this puppy broke on it's second day of use. luckily we were able to find a temporary replacement, but I had hoped it would last a little longer. | 0negative
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These plugs are not as shown. I actually ordered them twice because I thought the wrong ones had been sent. Both times, I received plugs that filled the key holes but they are somewhat loose and not the type shown. They can be pushed thru the key holes too easily and don't seal well. Not a big enough problem to return, but still not what I wanted. | 0negative
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I got the strobe controller and found that the only functioning mode that worked with the strobe light (specificly made from chauvet) was the audio option. The other 2 simply have no response from the strobe light. I tried numerouse different customer service numbers and all of them said that the offices were closed, I tried at least 10 times thinking it was just bad timing, but still no luck. Very dissapointed. For any help or ideas please comment | 0negative
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I own this app and it's awesome! I literally filled an MP3 player in one afternoon with new MP3s using Audio Xtract on my PC. I recorded 6 streams at 128kbs and it was amazing! Then I moved it all to my player, no problem there either.The exciting part is that I just got an email from their support that a new pro version is coming for the holidays that records literally anything, including iTunes and all the internet radio streams out there. They said updates are free, so no need to wait I guess to get free music. | 0negative
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very easy to use, compact and has the great feature of being both a tuner and a metronome | 1positive
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It may take a while to get used to using this pitchpipe, but overall, it gets the job done. A tip I have for new users is to not blow too hard to get the right note, and leave some space open at the corners of your mouth (don't have your whole mouth covering the hole) when you blow. That way, a more solid note should come out. | 1positive
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i have 14" and 18" ZBT CRASHES and this 16" cymbal does not match my ZBT set. this crash is labelled "band" as for use in jazz music (as far as i know), it is very heavy and has a lower sound than normal ZBT crashes. i actually dampened it and i now use it as a ride, and even so it doesn't have much of a bell. a jazz fan might like the crash sound, but i highly dislike this cymbal, and i regret buying it. i don't like giving negative reviews but im dissapointed in this purchase. | 0negative
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These cheap Chinese made violins look OK opening the box, but they're strictly beginner's material. My daughters needed to upgrade after 1 year, and the supposedly higher-grade models are absolutely no better.The other reviews I read here look suspicious -- seller or manufacturer padding??Take your chances on one of these if you want, but read the return policy VERY carefully. | 0negative
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You can use it with your FBV, pod xt and x3, it has also a space for your cables. | 1positive
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I plugged it in and it didn't work. It may have been a defect from who I purchased it from. Maybe in the future ill purchase from someone more reliable. | 0negative
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I am very impressed with this product. The drums do sound as realistic as the advertisements claim. This has been worth every penny for me. Make sure you have a good MIDI Sequencer for your computer that you know how to use or is easy to learn. You do have to wait a few minutes every time you open the plugin for the sounds to load into your RAM, but once it's loaded it works fine. This is a good buy! | 1positive
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This wireless system is great. I had to invest a little more but I do not regret it. The product is absolutely fantastic, easy to install and very efficient. | 1positive
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The Mackie HR 626 is an amazing active monitor. It is a very accurate speaker in-part because it is built with the amplifiers, drivers, and electronics all matched to produce exactly what the input signal is sending to it, and the results are nothing short of stunning for the price.The bass response is quite good; it produces square-waves (ie. from gunshots or other short-duration full-frequency noises) very well, and it's not loose or rumbly with the bass from explosions. There is also a Mackie subwoofer for frequencies below 40Hz or so, where the HR626 starts to drop off.These active monitors are typically recommended for use in studio settings, but I've found them to be perfect for my home theater and for playing high-end audio formats. They truly disappear, transporting you into the movie or into the music hall, providing a truly immersive experience. I cannot recommend these speakers highly enough. | 1positive
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this is product should not be sold on line or in stores, but should be sold in junk yards cos since i bought this guitar, i have not been able to play it.when you tune the guitar, you dont get the actual sound.very bad.not to be sold | 0negative
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I bought this for my kids and I ended up teaching my wife to play the guitar. It is actually an awesome little guitar for beginners and experienced players. Definite winner. | 1positive
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I got this hoping it would fit my Casio 88 key keyboard (Which is quite large) and this was still to big for it. This is definately made for the big stage pianos, not smaller "personal" keyboards. I will probably be returning this item. | 0negative
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The item was of inferior quality and was difficult to get to work. I returned the item for a refund. | 0negative
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I've used Evas on 3 different violins, and exclusively on my current violin. They provide a warmth and depth that is simply unmatched, but only on good violins. I find that they do not sound so great on cheap violins, so for those you're better off in the end with a standard string like a dominant. It's the violins that have something that needs to be brought out, that these shine on. As to their durability, first, they will break in in 2-3 days. Their initial brilliance will last 1-2 weeks, and after that they are more or less the same for a few months. I can play on most any set for 6 months before a string will start to unravel (which is my fault as much as the strings'), and I'd say that 4 months is about when they start to fade. I will still get alot of the depth, but after 4 months I will lose a noticeable little bit of volume and brilliance, and the sound will slowly deteriorate from there. If I practiced 3 hours a day as I should be, I imagine they would last 3 months. I should note that I only use the lower 3, so I have no idea about the E quality. It's way too mellow for my violin.So basically, it's a great string. It would be the perfect string if it lasted 5 years and cost $10 per set, but oh well. Try them once; I doubt you'll be disappointed. | 1positive
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I liked this little cartridge for the under the $50 mark...It's a very honest cartridge in that it does not pretend to be an elite audiophile sounding cartridge and then show it's shortcomings.Basically, it would also be a moot point in trying to compare it with Grado's high end audiophile carts such as the Sonata, Statement or Platinum models---those are way ahead of the Black in terms of everything in sound and build quality ! The Grado Prestige Black is basically an entry-level hi-fi or audiophile cartridge that begins to give you a sample of what the more expensive good stuff could be like. It's just a "whiff"...I utilized this cart for a few months on a secondary turntable I owned. It offered a natural but not completely neutral sounding quality.There was no mind or ear fatigue whatsoever as is often the case with listening to "bright" sounding or colored sounding cartridges that tend to exaggerate the mids and higher frequencies or give off a certain resonance. There was no exaggerated boomy bass (only firm and focused bass) or ear piercing highs.Period.One of it's strengths is it's uncanny ability to reproduce the mids as well as male and female vocals with near accuracy and believability. So, for the modest price range, it does it's job exceptionally well...Now( and here's the "honest" part), the Grado Prestige Black is going to show it's slight weakness in overcoming inner groove sound distortion and it's inability in tracking harsh consonants/sibilants. It can be "spitty" at times and depending on the quality or condition of the record. Keep in mind, for the price point, you are getting something that's a bit above average in quality if you were to compare it with other name brands in the same low budget audiophile bracket...The cartridge's specs, pricing, and playback qualities are right upfront and on the table...This is an elliptical stylus designed cart and not an advanced fine micro-line stylus tracer which would outperform the Grado Prestige Black in many ways (basically, while an elliptical needle performs way better than a spherical or conical shaped one, it still has it's sonic limitations).Even though the Grado Black Prestige will show very minimal tracking weaknesses or inner groove tracking errors, it gets four stars for it's exceptional budget value and noble performance in it's overall believable and natural musical quality ! | 1positive
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I bought this for my 4 1/2 year old son, who loves it. It is a very high quality toy drum. I selected it because it didn't have batteries, the design is not too "toddler-like," and I liked the drumstick. My son can hit it very hard and it is very sturdy, and it also make a very nice sound. Probably up to ages 7-8 or so would enjoy it. I highly recommend this drum! | 1positive
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I'm pretty happy with this purchase. I've been looking for a good capo for about 2 months now. Of course any capo would have been okay with me but I wanted one that would last a long time. My friend told me about Kyser capos and I just had to get one :) I received it today and so far it's coming along great. I definitely would recommend this capo to anyone and everyone. It feels very sturdy and presses down on the strings quite firmly. | 1positive
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It is a huge mistake to buy this product. Unfortunately, it was purchased for me as a gift; it does not work and now I am stuck with it. Here is my story.This product has horrible users manual; it is barely understandable and the website explanation is not much better. I spent more than 5 hours assembling the product and trying to listen to an album (which I was unable to do). To make matters worse, Ion Audio/Newmark Industries (the product source) has terrible customer support. They do not have a toll-free customer service line and, based on my experience of calling more than three times, the average wait is no less than 25 minutes. When I finally did reach a representative, the experience was not helpful. It was difficult to obtain and RMA to return the product, and when I finally did, it came without prepaid postage so I had to pay $50 in freight charges. When I subsequently mentioned this to the customer service representative, I was told "you didn't ask for pre-paid freight."When I mentioned to the customer service representative that I no longer wanted the product due to its lack of functionality, I was told that I missed the 30 day return period and had no choice but to take it back. They even refused to forward my letter of complaint to their legal department.So, in the end, my wife and I are out of pocket $249 for the product, $20 in long distance phone calls, $50 in return shipping charges, and lots of wasted time and energy for a product that does not work. PLEASE DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT AND MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE THAT WE DID. Given that the price has been reduced by 60%, it appears that others have realized that this product is not purchasing, and the company that supplies it, is not worth buying from. | 0negative
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This 2 X 10 cabinet is louder and punchier than an Aguilar 4 x 10 cabinet, and Aguilars are known for their high sound pressure levels. I tested this cabinet against just about every speaker configuration and brand in the store, and for the size and price, nothing could outperform this cabinet. I paired it with a Genz Benz Streamliner 900 watt head. It's also extremely light. I can carry the cabinet with one hand and my head unit in the other, so I can take the head unit and cabinet from my vehicle to my gig in one trip. Now, the downside. . . This item was listed as new on Amazon and the seller was Dancing Dragon Music out of Oklahoma City, OK. It was not shipped to me in a Genz Benz factory box (It was in a VOX amplifier box), and had no owner's manual nor any paperwork included. The protective plastic corners were scratched. Other than that, the cabinet appeared new. I just figured it was a demo model, and that was why it was $200 cheaper than anywhere else. Once plugged in, I noticed the lower woofer made a slight farting sound. At first, I thought it was air escaping from the ports. Over 2 months, it got worse until one day, both speakers suddenly would only play at about 1/2 volume and sounded as if they were under water. I never used the overdrive button on my amp head and don't play at excessive volumes because my band practices in a 12 X 12 room. I tested the head and found it to be in proper working order. I then contacted Genz Benz because they handle their warranty issues directly with the consumer instead of the consumer working with the dealer. I shipped the cabinet to Genz Benz, and they told me the woofers had been overdriven, which had in turn hyperextended the surrounds. This type of damage is NOT covered under warranty. The worse part is, I'm not the one who damaged them. It was apparently a customer(s) of Dancing Dragon Music who tested it in the store. Based on the serial number, the agent of Genz Benz told me this cabinet was from their 2007 stock, which was four years ago!Long story short, I had to foot the bill for two new woofers for the cabinet. Genz Benz was a class act and gave me a great discount on the repair. I would definitely buy more of their products, but NOT from this seller. Do not buy from Dancing Dragon. | 0negative
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My 1941 Series II Big B Aristocrat Tenor sax fits great in it. So does my big-bell Buescher 400. From the photos, it appears that the older ones may have been red inside. This new one is black inside. I really don't see any other appreciable difference with the photos of the older model. There is a contoured compartment to hold the neck and a separate fairly large compartment to hold mouthpieces, tuner, neck strap and/or other swag. The padding appears pretty thick and the case is very light. I believe it is ABS plastic instead of fiberglass. Latches, hinges and hardware appear heavy and well-made. I'm not sure what the little nylon pouch on the outside of the case is for, but I'm sure it could come in handy. The case is fitted with two small d-rings to attache a carrying strap. But no strap was provided. There was no paperwork in the box but I was able to go on-line and register on the SKB website. The case has a lifetime warranty. Overall, this is exactly what I wanted. It's a light tenor case that doesn't take up much room and it has compartments inside so I don't have stuff things down the bell of the horn. I'm pretty happy. My total cost on Amazon with free shipping was $[...] USD. | 1positive
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My daughter's violin teacher recommend this brand of shoulder rest because they don't slip! She was right! this shoulder rest works perfectly! would recommend! Super fast shipment and great seller, might I add! Love this shoulder rest! Would definitely recommend! | 1positive
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I have been playing for 8 years and I normally play on "high quality reeds" but they worked great for jazz band they are loud and don't break as easy. Be careful plastics squeaks! I would buy again, satisfied with shipment!! Thumbs upppp!!! | 1positive
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Use this for podcasting. Some people say "muddy" sounding.......yeah and some people talk about how a certain wine has boquet or body, when I think most of them taste like crap. This sounds great to me. Are some microphones better? Probably but just like anything in life, there are wants, and needs. This is just what I need for podcasting. Does exactly what I ask of it. A great bang for your buck. | 1positive
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I purchased this guitar over a year ago from Musicians Friend and was extremely pleased. This guitar allows for blazing hot leads and has low action and a fast neck. Only difference between the Epi model and the Gibson version is cost and the passive pickups. I rate this model 4 stars only because it does not come with standard 81/85 pickups that are found in other guitars that cost almost the same. Other than that, I am extremely happy with the craftsmanship and playability of this awesome axe. | 1positive
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It's a really good for the money guitar stand. You cant get or beat the price. Buy one now :). | 1positive
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Purchased this case for a Buffet student clarinet. While I realize that the instrument should fit snuggly, the case would not close without stressing it. Clasps needed to be forced into alignment to close, hinges looked extremely week and would break with one hard inpact in the band truck. The store was great with the return, so I would purchase from them again....the case just did not meet any of my expectations and was very cheaply made. | 0negative
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These drummers gloves fit perfectly.I'm glad I bought them.The seller was very prompt and his speed was quite fast.I did speak with him on the phone before I purchased and he was very friendly and helpful.I will do business with this seller again,if I have a need.These gloves are fulfilling a need that I had.I used to put wax on my sticks in order to grip them,but the wax began to dry out my hands and they cracked.These gloves allow me to eliminate the wax altogether. | 1positive
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It seems that the pickups on mexican stratocasters and American stratocasters are just a litlle different. I have an American Stratocaster and the pickup cover holes didn't line up. They don't fit over the pickup poles so you end up routing the last one (high E) out with a rat tail file. After putting them on I was very disappointed on how it looked.Salvatore J. Pizza (Bluezician) | 0negative
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If I mixed on these speakers and turned up the bass on the kick drum enough to hear it, it would sound like a taiko drum on a system with a subwoofer. | 0negative
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Due to the price, I was not expecting much when I purchased this product, just basic set of serviceable harmonicas. Still this set turned out to be somewhat disappointing.All of the harps in the set I received work, but they play very stiff. This is suppose to be a "blues" set, but I find it more difficult to get notes to bend on these harps than on most of the other diatonic harmonicas I own.In addition the harps all have textured plastic cover plates that are uncomfortable to slide your lips over while you are playing.One positive thing I can say is the case is nicer than those included with other similar sets I have purchased over the years. | 0negative
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Just get a real one. It's a waist to get a student guitar. Trust me just spend $20.00 more on a real one, or better yet just don't buy a guitar. That may be the fad this decade but kids like me are going to need that money to go to collage or buy a car later on. Save your money kids, save your money!!!! | 0negative
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I received the pedal as a Christmas gift.I plugged it in and attempted to play this piece. The chorus effect of the pedal is mediocre at best we're talking Behringer quality at higher than Boss prices. The flange did not even work at all rather it gave off a horrible high pitched squealing and hissing sound way louder than the notes you are trying to play. I cut my losses and continued using my mediocre chorus pedal. By new years day the pedal would still turn on and the V-U meter still worked but the signal was competently clean no mediocre effects to be heard in the mix. I will never buy another Ashdown product again I've had issues with their amp heads, their cabs, and now their pedals, if they worried about the electronics and quality of their products rather than the esthetic maybe they wouldn't be that little company no ones heard of. | 0negative
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This works well. I use a Tortex .75 pick and it stays in well. I've also tried a Tortex .60 pick and it also works very adequately. I can't imagine using a thinner pick. It holds the picks well. I only use it to hold the pick between playing the guitar. If you expected it to hold the pick through a train ride or during a rock and roll performance maybe it would drop the pick, but even then it might hold the pick fine. | 1positive
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If you have ever spent hours watching all of those DIY ukulele setup videos demonstrating how to modify the nut and saddle heights or dress the frets as to improve the action or prevent buzzing but just didn't have a ukulele that you felt comfortable messing with, this is probably the ukulele for you. At this price point you can't feel too bad if you mess it up. You will feel worse if you do nothing to it.I picked this uke up over a year ago as a "beater" that I could pick up and play while around my new son without worrying that he would mess up a more precious instrument. However, every time I play it I find myself putting it back down disappointed. To be honest, the plastic toy ukulele that my son has is more fun to play than this instrument. It makes me wish that I had gotten a Makala Dolphin instead. The body of this instrument is fat, but the sound is thin. The look and finish is unimpeachable, but uninteresting as well. However, trying to play it is a unequivocal bust. Multiple strings buzz and in multiple places. In the first and second frets I can get two different notes based on where I place my finger. Cool, but unhelpful.Looking around online, it seems that there are enough people that love their OU2 and OU5 ukes. I made this purchase due to a recommendation on a blog. It makes me think that I probably got a dud. However, if you are purchasing a ukulele as a gift for somebody else or if you are considering purchasing this as a first ukulele how would you know if you got a dud or not. I can't imagine ever falling in love with the ukulele if this had been my first experience. I would recommend not risking it and going for a different product instead. | 0negative
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I knew I did right by buying the DR-212. It's great and stands up to much more expensive of it's kind.I have lots of Gibsons as well as Epiphones and frankly I don't see any difference to speak of. If anybody wants a durable acoustic 12 string with fine sound you'll find it in the DR-212.Best of Luck to allRegards,Roger Epiphone DR-212 Acoustic Guitar, 12-String, Natural | 1positive
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I own this product and frequently write music with Virtual Drumline, Sibelius 5 and Kontakt 3. Another user review stated it doesn't function properly, I had that problem also but when speaking with (the very helpful) tech support the told me just to install the updates with the Natvie Instrument service center, logged in, installed updates, problem fixed, program works great and has an extensive library, you just have to make sure that the program is up to date, as with most programs. I love the percussion sounds and extensive Drum Set library included and it has made writing percussion parts with Sibelius that much more pleasing. | 1positive
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Bad sound - mic couldn't be heard over the music, until you turned it up to distorted, hissing levels. We returned this item. | 0negative
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I put a set of these on a PRS SASNF that has a maple fretboard. They warmed up the sound just the right amount. | 1positive
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I DON'T EXPECT THAT THIS PRODCT IS MADE IN CHINA. I AM TOTALLY DISAPPOPINTED. I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH ITS PERFORMANCE. | 0negative
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Absolute junk. I too was taken in by the idea of a cheap Martin Backpacker copy. This company has made a lot of money from us cheapos trying to get a good deal. For the others who have also been duped and still scratching their heads on how to tune or play this thing, here is a tip. Put a capo on the first fret and restring with super slinky electric guitar strings. It will now play cheaply, but it is a pain to keep in tune, and forget about ever getting it harmonically perfect. It will always sound just a bit off. I have since bought a Washburn Rover, and what a gem. You do get what you pay for. | 0negative
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This reverb pedal is flat and boring. EHX pedals, in general, are flat and boring and I would advise against purchasing them. | 0negative
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This adapter is priced right, reliable and is exactly what I needed for my FEA Growler Pedal. My pedal requires 9v DC, 2.1mm Barrel Connector, & negative center pin; perfect! | 1positive
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I purchased this slotted nut after the nut on my beater 1970's Aspen D-28 (it's a faithful Japanese copy of the Martin D-28) split down the middle. The installation was rather quick and painless and I got to hear the difference almost immediately after purchasing it. Before I replaced the nut, the guitar didn't sound bad and it was on the louder side (at least a good deal louder than my Martin DC16-GTE) but after the replacement, I noticed the sustain and clarity had significantly increased.This is a great product for anyone looking to replace the nut on their acoustic guitar. Just make sure that you measure the length of the nut on your guitar before purchasing this. | 1positive
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I purchased this guitar from Amazon to learn to play. I purchased Epiphone becauseof it's reputation. The guitar arrived on-time and in perfect condition. The guitarlooks beautiful and sounds great, well worth the price. Very satisfied with thisAmazon purchase as usually. | 1positive
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The strap has several issues. First the padding was so long that even with the strap shortened toits shortest possible, the bass would have to be played from around thehips and it only had one hole to attach; would prefer 2 holes in case one tears/wears.Second and more important, the nylon, where the strap ends is sharpand irritated my husband's neck to the point of cutting it. There was nothingto do to fix this, so we returned the strap. | 0negative
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received product broken. pretty flimsy. Packaging was not sturdy either. It says it can hold a 20 inch ball, but I'm not sure about that. Either way i never found out since it was broken. Ordered a new one from a different website and it works great. Would not recommend this item. | 0negative
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Hace poco tiempo que tengo mis TS70B y estoy muy contento. Son livianos y muy resistentes. Actualmente losutilizo para soportar las JBL EON G2 y funcionan perfecto, buena estabilidad. Los recomiendo. | 1positive
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My daughter is a singer and recently came off a European tour with a choir. Her choirmaster had this pitchpipe and I was so pleased to give it to her for her birthday.Great quality. Perfect present. An industry must-have! | 1positive
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Locks well, very tight - to the extent that I am afraid it will hurt my guitar neck.The appearance looks cool. | 1positive
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I purchased this microphone as an external mic for myGoPro HD HERO2: Motorsports Edition. I really like it. The gopro internal microphone is terrible, and this thing is a night and day improvement, especially for the price. It's got a wire and easy to use clip if you wanted to attach to your collar or something which is cool. If you have a skeleton case for your gopro, you can simply plug the microphone directly into the side of the gopro and you are set to go! Such an improvement over the gopro mic it's not even funny. Suggest some sort of muff if you are going to record in windy areas. | 1positive
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After our bass drum mic in our kit broke I wanted to find something else so we could continue recording. I decided on this one after reading the awesome reviews. I must say this mic has exceeded my expectations. Straight out of the box I was able to get a great bass drum sound. I seriously had to do no EQ modifications. It also sounds really good when I mic the bass amp with it. Don't miss this one. | 1positive
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For a working musician this software is a must have in ur arsenal. It makes ur life easy n cheaper than hiring a professional drummer. Though this is professionaly recorded I rate it 5 ***** | 1positive
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I bought this microphone for an oral history project for school which required me to use an external microphone with a digital recorder. This microphone does not have an on/off switch which you really need for any kind of sound quality. Recordings made with the microphone were barely audible, I did much better using the built in microphone on my recorder. Do not waste your time and money on this product, it is sub par. | 0negative
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This is a nice case with plenty of mounting space and well thought out, except the wheels and the handle are in awkward location.I was expecting the handle to stay on top - just like a travel luggage. But the handle on this case is mounted flat on the bottom. To move the case you need to tilt it 90 degrees up, so the handle is up, when you're done, you need to put the handle down on the floor, so your rack mounted equipment stays horizontal. I don't understand this philosophy of flipping it up and down - somebody help me.It would be so much easier to mount the handle so it's accessible from the top, while the racks reamin horizontal. | 1positive
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Easy CD Creator would not work on my system. I uninstalled and reinstalled the blasted thing and it still would not make my CD burner burn. So I installed this product called RecordNow Max. It worked the first time. Now I'm burning my own CD's like a madman. Very good product. | 1positive
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Listen,If you preform out on a weekly basis I urge you not to buy this sustain pedal. The rubber grips on the bottom and top of the unit fell off of mine after a week of practice and three shows. On the very last night that I used this product the spring mechanism went all wackadoo and required an additional tap to release, which, as you might imagine, was not the easiest way to finish a gig--especially in front of a packed house. Those who are going to buy this pedal should only do so if they are looking for a "throw-away" accessory, perhaps for their child who is still trying to figure out wether or not they are interested in keyboard studies. If I had a choice between buying this pedal again and smashing myself in the foot with a hammer I'd probably chose the latter...at least with a cast on your foot, your audience might be forgiving of botched chord transitions. | 0negative
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I just purchased this unit and am disappointed with the features (my own fault for not looking into it enough) and the performance. As far as performance, the unit's Direct Monitor output distorts now and then for no reason (strange pixelized digital distortion, not because of a signal that's too large). As far as features, the unit has a headphone out, but no main output volume control. When I use it to send my Mac's audio out to powered monitors there's no way to turn down the monitors when the headphones are used. | 0negative
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As a college student trying to get into voice acting, it was difficult to find a microphone that would be suited to what I needed. I eventually had to choose between this microphone and the Blue Snowball. I'm very glad I purchased this microphone! I simply plugged it in, installed the required drivers and was all set up. With a little help from noise reduction and a few other effects in Audacity, I was able to make professional sounding recordings. I highly suggest this mic along with a decent pop filter. | 1positive
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$49 for a $199 microphone at Amazon? May not be the best mic out there but for home studios, this one marks the spot. Get it if you're on a budget. | 1positive
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What a waste of money. It was so cheaply constructed. A string snapped as soon as I went to tighten it. There was no sound after all things were plugged in. It came with no directions so we weren't even sure we were doing it right. We ended up sending it back and it took weeks to get our money refunded. | 0negative
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it feels kind of cheap, but it is, and it works well. so, if you're on a budget it's worth it | 1positive
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Generally, if you see Pakistan as the origin of ANY bagpipe-related gear, best to just avoid it. I've been a piper more than 30 years and have yet to see anything from that part of the world which was not fit only for display over the fireplace -- or kindling in it. A good chanter reed these days will cost about $10 US; there's no 2 ways around it, and there are any number of reputable piping sources online, all across the US as well as Scotland and Canada. A decent set of pipes will cost in the $1000 range, so if you see a set going for 2 or 3 hundred somewhere -- don't even bother. Even a decent used set is worth in the $600 range --at least. Same with chanters alone -- a good plastic chanter will run about $150, blackwood about $100 more than that. So again, if you are seeing pipe chanters selling for $50 -- yes, it is too good to be true. You will be buying junk. | 0negative
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Remo comes through with another well-made product. Only complaint here is the bag's tightness makes loading more of a problem than it need be, so no 5th star. | 1positive
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I just got this today in the mail and I've notice that it does not have the planet waves' logo and the "JS" is painted and not stamp! I know the the difference because I own a couple and I must admit they look cooler with other js logo. This just looks cheap. I'm returning it and I was told by the customer service that these are the new straps they got in July... | 0negative
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OK, it was cheap (nine bucks at the time), the design looked good and sensible, and it seemed a perfect solution to a real need. I bought it without hesitation. HOWEVER(!), once hooked up, I was very surprised how flimsy it is. I have a 13" gooseneck, a light condenser mic and small shock-mount on it. At the slightest movement of the mic stand this attachment flaps up and down like crazy and will continue this way for a something like a minute if not stopped by hand. Obviously, any small bump into the stand will once again set this off. Using it at home, I've gotten away with not touching the stand while recording by being very careful, but obviously this unit is far from ideal. Since then, I've gotten another sidemount boom from this same brand, and though I haven't really put through its paces yet, this other unit is rock solid and far more adjustable and reliable, AND only costs a few bucks more (On Stage MSA9508 Posi-Lok Sidemount Boom). For anyone considering this product, I HIGHLY recommend bypassing this one and forking out just a few more bucks for the On Stage MSA9508 Posi-Lok Sidemount Boom. You will be far far happier.Cheers! | 0negative
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This is a full set of premium guitar strings. According to the box, the strings have a special coating that prevents contamination and corrosion from collecting in the windings of the strings, and this is supposed to make the strings last 3 to 5 times longer. Interesting claim. Of course, the highest 2 strings, B and E are bare, not wound, so I don't know if they have the special coating. It seems most people find the B and high E strings more likely to break than wear from corrosion, and I don't know if these Elixir strings are any less likely to break than others. But in any case, if you find your strings wearing quickly because of corrosion, the premium price of these strings may be worth it for you. The tone of these strings is pleasantly bright and comparable to other quality guitar strings. | 1positive
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I have a Yamaha student accoutic. I was ready to chop it up and burn it in the fireplace. The strings it came with hurt my fingers and the sound was awful. I blamed it on the action of the guitar. When I went to another guitar store, looking to upgrade to a much more expensive guitar, the guy handed me these and told me to try them before giving up on my current insturment. I can not describe the difference in the feel and the SOUND that my guitar now makes. I really don't understand why ANYONE would ever buy anything else. | 1positive
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I was really looking forward to getting this case but was pretty disappointed when I put my flugel and trumpet in it. First, regarding the area for the flugel. The horn seemed to fit nicely but there was little to no padding to support the bottom of the horn as it rested on the bottom/back of the case. I mean, there were two patches of 1/4 padding but my spit valve and bottom tubing was pretty much hitting the hard bottom of the case. Not good. Second, the area for the trumpet. It fit snugly when I put it in and there was again SOME padding but the bottom valve caps were hitting the hard wood back of the case. The horn could also rock back and forth as it sat on the valve bottoms hitting either the bell or the rear tubing of the horn on the hard case bottom. And here was the deal breaker for me... With my trumpet in the case and closed but zipped open enough to see what happened to it as it was put on it's wheels my trumpet came loose and hit the front of the case!!! No matter what I did my horn always came out and hit the top of the case. Why was there removable velcro padding on the top to securely hold the flugel in place but no such padding to hold the trumpet secure??? Obviously I can't have my horn loose in the case as I carried it around so back to Amazon it goes.Pro's: Looked nice. Well made.Con's: Needed a LOT more padding. Doesn't hold the trumpet securely in place. Not very light. | 0negative
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Absolute waste of time and money. #1: install disk has a setup file that causes install not to work on some machines. Have to figure out on your own, through vague knowledge base, then download proper setup file and copy everything to HD to install. Already that's a lot of time wasted. #2: unable to consistenly capture from Sony D8 camcorder- MyDVD drops it intermittently, other capture apps capture fine. #3: after going through hoops to get video captured and ready to burn, after one or two failed attempts at burning (stability issue), final disk is not usable because audio and video are out of sync. #4: tech support is a joke. Nearly useless knowledgebase, unresponsive tech support staff. DO NOT PURCHASE IF YOU DON'T WANT TO WASTE LOTS OF MONEY AND TIME. | 0negative
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I purchased these along with many other heads for my entire set. Lets just simply say that these are the best heads on the market. The first look just astounds you. Its definitely a durable head. Ive used this for the past year or so and i just sounds better with age. I even bought a new one and just realized that there was truly no need for it! But the key elements here are that these are made wonderfully, and just sound better. I first used REMO, but always seemed to find that they just didnt last long, and i just had to constantly replace them not because i am a heavy hitter, just that they arent made like EVANS.It is easy to tune, and can basically be used in any setting or type of play. So simply dont question any other ones... GO EVANS! | 1positive
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Purchased two of these for Mackie 450s. Flimsy design. After minimal usage, about one job a month, top handle ripped. Wheels are flimsy and are out of alignment and broken. I puchased a EVI hard case for them and am eager for when it arrives. | 0negative
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This product quickly fell apart. It looked ok, but it was a sucky quality! | 0negative
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I bought this speaker for personal use. The speaker was delivered within two days of purchase (I chose standard shipping). The sound is great! For the price, I think it's a great speaker. There's only one problem; The built-in iPod dock is a great idea very poorly implemented. If you play the speakers loud enough the vibration will make your iPod disconnect/undock and your favorite song will stop playing immediately... and we don't want that, do we? If you use an iPhone the vibration will skip the song and eventually the iPhone will be disconnected as well. Oh, and iPhones charging is not supported by the built-in iPod dock.Pros:Other than standard features of a powered speaker, good sound quality, built-in interface to navigate external hard drives, light weight, 1600Watts/low price, many inputs, Ships quickly.Cons:iPod dock poorly implemented. iPod pops out because of the vibration.I haven't tortured the speaker for a couple of hours yet. I'll post an update after I throw a party and see how it handles it.UPDATE: I was not able to torture the speaker. When I plugged it in for the party it never produced a sound! :-s Luckily I had a backup. This item only worked the first time for me and never worked again :-( | 0negative
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If you plan on using this to create your own DVD's, be aware there are limitations. Menu titles are truncated, MPG encoding is minimal. I was a Roxio fan until I purchased this version. The free software that came with my DVD burner works better. | 0negative
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While this was the perfect gift for my musician husband, the key chain loop gave out after two days of use. Now it is just a useless pick holder - keeping picks out of his pockets was the main goal. very disappointed that weak craftmanship on a simple metal chain ruined an otherwise perfect gift. | 0negative
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I ordered this amp hoping for something that would work with my bass and guitar for rehearsals. I was a little iffy because of the varied reviews; it seemed to have as many bad as good. Turns out the QC on these is horrible, I know sometimes you get a bad egg (I work on computers, you can't catch em all) but that being said the QC on these amps leaves alot to be desired. First of all, I paid $[...] for a NEW amp, and I got a refurbished one. But hey I could overlook that if the speaker in the amp had actually been mounted to something inside, not just flopping around. And to top it all off the cover on the voltage switch had been messed with before I even got it. Avoid this brand and spend a little bit more money to get something with better quality. Though I must say, Amazon did an amazing job handling the returns. I didn't even have to pay return shipping. | 0negative
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I'm a 7th grade band student and have been playing for just over 4 years. I started out on the original Rico and gradually went up. Rico royal, Mitchell lurie, la voz, Vandoren, you name it I have tried them all. This is when I played on 2.5. I just couldn't find a reed that I liked. I got these today and love them. They are consistent and provide the cleanest and richest sound ever. There is no graininess and they speak quickly and can blast so loud. They are good for jazz, marching band, concert band, or solo play. If you have played on a 2.5 for 2 years or more it may be time to go to a 3. I have been hesitant to do so because I didn't want to spend $20 on reeds I couldn't play. I promise that they are almost just as easy to play, but they don't seam to start curving or bending after being wet a long time. You also don't feel grain after it being wet for a while, but it's not considered a stiff strength. about medium hard. I so recommend these reeds and anyone who knows Amazon knows that products come efficiently and they have great customer service. Also, these reeds are cheaper than Vandoren (not saying they are cheap) and I think they sound better. Please don't be fooled because they are made by Rico because Rico and Grand Concert reeds are a mile away from each other. I can't even play Rico originals anymore so give these a shot. You won't regret it! | 1positive
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This piano does not match its description. It sounds more like a poorly tuned Xylophone than a piano and the keys are very loose which does not give a realistic piano playing experience.The sellers also make it very difficult to return this product since I would have to pay for return shipping without being reimbursed by the company, which would be paying more in shipping than the piano is worth! I would not recommend this item. | 0negative
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Decent guitar for the price. Beginners guitar at best. If your looking for a true strat this isnt it if your looking for something the kids can get practice and look cool doing it well good price for what you get | 1positive
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