Showing posts with label guitar accessories. Show all posts
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5/28/2012

Korg CA-30 Chromatic Tuner Review

Korg CA-30 Chromatic Tuner
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This is a very fine tuner that allows you to tune any instrument, electronic or acoustical, "spot on." For the price I really didn't expect such a nice product. However, after reading about two minutes of instruction, I was accurately tuning my mandolin and guitar. It is very intuitive to use, is battery operated which makes it useful for on the road, and has has such practical features as auto turn off after non-use for 20 minutes so you don't kill your batteries should you forget to turn it off.

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High accuracy and superb functionality have made Korg chromatic tuners the worldwide favorite. And now, the new Korg CA-30 joins the best-selling CA series of tuners. With even more features, like a pitch reference tone and marks for pure major thirds and minor thirds, the CA-30 digital tuner packs basic functionality and convenient tuning functions into ultra-compact bodies.

Wide Range of Pitch Detection This compact chromatic tuner supports a broad range of C1 (32.70 Hz)-C8 (4186.01 Hz), allowing speedy and high-precision tuning of wind, string, keyboard, and other instruments. This hand held tuner is ideal for tuning even low-register notes containing numerous overtones that are often difficult to tune. A high-sensitivity microphone is built-in to this chromatic tuner, allowing easy and accurate tuning of acoustic instruments such as ukuleles. A separately sold CM-100 contact microphone can also be used to send the vibrations directly to the tuner for even more accurate tuning.
Ultra-compact body with a "Tilt Slit" Although the CA-30 is small, thin, and light, don't let its pocket-sized body fool you. The CA-30 chromatic tuner packs the functionality needed for tuning a wide range of instruments. From studio to stage, tuning is easy and convenient. The back of the unit includes a unique arc-shaped "tilt slit" that lets you insert a plastic card for use as a handy stand.
High-precision LCD Meter The meter section uses an LCD needle, combining the accuracy of an LCD with the easy visibility of a needle, and providing a stable display. Additional visual feedback is provided by LEDs that indicate pitch deviation.
Sound Out In addition to visual tuning via meter, the Korg CA-30 can play reference pitches from its internal speaker (Sound Out) for tuning by ear. Each press of the Sound switch will cycle through the A4-Bb4 notes, commonly used for tuning wind instruments. Alternatively, you can hold down the Sound switch to change the cycle to the semitone intervals from C4 through C5 (one octave), allowing reference pitches for any instrument to be sounded quickly.
Adjustable Calibration The Calibration function (410-480 Hz) of this chromatic tuner supports a wide range of standard pitches, and can be adjusted in 1 Hz steps for accurate and flexible tuning to any song or key. Thanks to the Memory Backup function, the Calibration and reference pitch are remembered even when the power is turned off. (However, these settings will be initialized when the batteries are replaced.)
Auto Power Off Function The power will turn off automatically if the unit is left powered-on for 20 minutes without performing any operation, avoiding unnecessary battery consumption.
Approximately 100 hours of Continuous Use Low-power consumption design allows an amazing 100 hours (approximate) of continuous battery life (A4 continuous input, meter mode, zinc-carbon batteries).
Three Year Warranty Korg tuners and metronomes purchased from a Korg USA authorized dealer now have a three year warranty.
What's in the Box CA-30 Tuner, Owner's Manual, Two AAA Batteries

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5/12/2012

Planet Waves 10-Foot Classic Series 1/4-Inch Instrument Cable with Right Angle Review

Planet Waves 10-Foot Classic Series 1/4-Inch Instrument Cable with Right Angle
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Pros: Works great, no weird noises or anything. I try not to step on it too much and it's just in my home so no tuffness award or anything.
Cons: Do yourself a favor and get a longer one if your using for a guitar or something like that.

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Featuring our exclusive In=Out' technology, Planet Waves cables offer extremely low capacitance for pure signal transparency. Classic Series cables feature nickel-plated plugs, ultra-pure, oxygen-free copper conductors, dense shielding - virtually eliminates triboelectric (handling) noise, and molded strain relief for lifelong durability.All Planet Waves cables are guaranteed for life!

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String Swing Wood Guitar Wall Hanger, WALNUT Review

String Swing Wood Guitar Wall Hanger, WALNUT
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Why didn't I think of this before? We used to have guitars on floor stands, and had to move them around for sweeping or getting into cabinets or drawers. Now they are off the floor and out of the way. Plus, they are beautifully displayed! These hangers are well made with attention to detail - including the cushioned ends and hanging hardware.

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The String Swing CC01 Home and Studio hanger has become the standard for hanging your instrument securely and conveniently. You say you'd like to practice more but digging your guitar out of the closet just turns you off. Hang it where you can get at it quick. You can adjust the width of the yoke to fit your guitar or mandolin. Rubber tubing insures that your instrument won't get scratched. This listing is for the Brown WALNUT wood (stock photo used)

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5/09/2012

Heet Sound Plus EBow Electric Bow for Guitar Review

Heet Sound Plus EBow Electric Bow for Guitar
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Ebow makes some amazing sounds

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The EBow is a hand-held electronic bow for guitar. The small battery-powered unit replaces the pick in the right hand letting the guitarist mimic strings, horns, and woodwinds with unbelievable sensitivity. The EBow produces a powerful infinite sustain, rich in harmonics for incredible guitar sounds. The Story... The Energy Bow is a totally unique guitar accessory. It's not just an effect like the many plug-in devices on the market. The EBow does its work on the string itself by producing an energy field that vibrates and sustains your guitar string... Direct String Synthesis. Infinite Sustain is just the beginning. Powered by a 9-volt battery, the EBow is held in place of your pick, giving you instant access to violin, cello, flute and horn sounds as well as unique sounds of its own. The EBow lets you play as fast as your left hand can scurry through a lick. Fade a string in from a motionless state for a reverse-tape effect. Run the EBow across the strings for gorgeous arpeggios. Add distortion for a screaming guitar sound. Playing the EBow directly over the pickup will increase your volume many fold and give you the crisp sound of super hot pickups. Moving away from the pickup gives you the mellow sound of a hollow body electric. The sounds you discover by experimenting with the EBow will amaze you. And like the best tools of the trade, the EBow will sound different for each musician. To hear the EBow right now, check out the MP3 files in our resoures category further down on the page. How it Works Welcome to the world of Direct String Synthesis. The principal is simple: a focused feedback loop directed at a single string. This produces a powerful, infinite sustain, rich in harmonics for incredible guitar sounds. It's like amplifier feedback with greater control and predictability, at any volume, even through headphones. This hand-held synthesizer provides an amazing variety of textures and tonal slurs - virtually a

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4/10/2012

Oasis Microfiber Suede Polishing Cloth for Musical Instrument Care Review

Oasis Microfiber Suede Polishing Cloth for Musical Instrument Care
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Works great with my Violin. It'll work with other instruments that needs cleaning and polishing. It's reusable, just wash it. You don't have to buy another polishing cloth if you buy this one!

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The Oasis Microfiber Suede Polishing Cloth eliminates the need for oily polishes. The ultra-thin, ultra-soft fibers, measuring only 1/20th the diameter of silk, are suitable for cleaning all fine musical instruments. It attracts dirt like a magnet and is washable and reusable.

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2/13/2012

String Swing Hardwood Home & Studio Guitar Hanger (Shades May Vary) Review

String Swing Hardwood Home and Studio Guitar Hanger (Shades May Vary)
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This thing isn't some fancy item with tons of features to review, but it does what it's supposed to: it grips your guitar or bass securely, saves some floor space, displays your instrument nicely, and puts it in plain sight and arm's reach so that you can practice more often. I also like the fact that it's wood and not some ugly polyethelyne plastic or something like that. As I couldn't find a stud in my wall, I mounted this thing on the side of my wood bookshelf and it looks and works beautifully. One thing: DO NOT JUST DRILL ANYWHERE INTO YOUR WALL FOR THIS THING!! Make sure you mount it in a stud or on some significant piece of wood, because odds are some day the weight of your guitar or bass will rip it out of drywall and then you may or may not have damaged your instrument. So, buy one or five of these and make a nice display of your axes.
-Stephen

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The String Swing Guitar Hanger features exclusive tubing that will not mark the finish on your instrument - Guaranteed! Its hardwood construction looks fantastic and is built to last. The yoke pivots to hold any type of headstock and is is adjustable to any width. This hanger will display wide or narrow body instruments. AmericanMusical com is an authorized dealer of String Swing products.

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2/02/2012

Stagg Folding Wire Music Stand with Carrying Bag Review

Stagg Folding Wire Music Stand with Carrying Bag
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The Wire Music stand is exactly what it states, a wire music stand.
The extension pieces for the stand, to enable it to be folded out, are of a thin wire like material. With extended use, it is possible that this is a stand that you cannot expect to last for a very long time. I guess the old saying "You get what you pay for" holds true here.
After some playing around with mine I finally got it to unfold. The supports for the top piece were you place the music, are pretty weak and were not caught together. I was actually afraid I was going to break it trying to get it to unfold the first time. I can see that if you place anything that is very heavy on this it could bend, or possibly break.
As for sturdiness, I would say it is pretty sturdy. I have not placed anything really heavy on it, but if you do, I can see that it could tip over. Even when you extend it there is a wing nut that tightens to hold it at the correct angle, but it is tightened onto a thin piece of metal. The base of the top, is pretty thin also. Basically don't put anything too heavy, or any really thick music book on this stand.
There are also page holders that fold over to hold down your pages. I find this very useful for my music books.
The legs are probably the strongest part of the whole thing. As long as you don't hit the stand, or put anything too heavy it should stay pretty sturdy. It holds up to my page turning and pressing the pages under the page holders.
The case is pretty good. It holds the folded up stand very well. You have to be sure to fold it up correctly to get it into the bag. It also comes with a strap that can be used for carrying.

Over all I am satisfied with the purchase. It performs what I want it to do and it was fairly cheap. I would have like to see a little more sturdy construction than it is. Overall if you are looking for something short term, longer term with proper care, this is a good cheap option. I would also recommend this item to any parent with a child taking up a music instrument. A parent may not know if their child will want to stick with the instrument for a long time, and they may not want to put a lot of money into a stand. That is where this could be of benefit.

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This folding wire Music Stand in black is ideal for the musicians on the go! It features padded feet and folds to under 22" x 2" x 1 3/4". This Music Stand also adjusts up to 53" (top of Stand). This Music Stand makes a great gift and is a great value for the money!

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1/21/2012

Stretto Humidifier for Violin, Viola and Small Instruments Review

Stretto Humidifier for Violin, Viola and Small Instruments
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I tried this humidifier for my daughter's 1/4 size violin because I couldn't find a small enough dampit style humidifier for her size. This is basically a clam shell style case which opens up to reveal a small package of dry granules. The idea is that you soak the bag in distilled water (I personally used tap water and it worked fine) and it swells up to a nice plump sac of gel which you place in side the clam case. The humidity from the water filled gel should exit through the holes of the case, thus humidifying your instrument. It lasts a long time, maybe a week or two before needing to wet it again. It of course depends on how dry your climate is. Very easy to use. The only problem is , if you have a small instrument case, you will have to figure out where to stick the stretto without causing friction/scratches to your violin. I placed ours near the edge where nothing would contact it.

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Swiss-made Stretto system gradually and evenly releases humidity over time with easy to use microfiber hydration pouches. Perforated container attaches with Velcro to the inside of the case, or store in case pocket.

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12/05/2011

Yamaha MS1000 Folding Music Stand with Carrying Bag Review

Yamaha MS1000 Folding Music Stand with Carrying Bag
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I couldn't believe the quality of this music stand when I set it up for the first time. I saw flimsy ones in a local music store that sell for $30 and above. I went ahead with this one because I trust the quality of Yamaha products and I can gladly say I'm not disappointed. It looks really good and sturdy standing in my living room and is very easy to be folded up and put back into the carrying bag if need to. My two kids take it everywhere in the house without any problem.

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This Yamaha MS1000 Music Stand is a lightweight, yet durable, stand which provides high quality at a low price. Constructed of super-sturdy round tubing, the stands also feature a permanently attached swivel joint that connects the stand to the base.

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12/03/2011

Oasis OH-6 Case Humidifier Review

Oasis OH-6 Case Humidifier
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I have the Oasis in-case model, it works superbly well. I monitored the humidity with a in-case hydrometer for several weeks, the Oasis keeps the humidity at about 10% higher than the actual room level (if the room is at 39% humidity, the humidity inside the guitar case stays steady at 49%). Of course, the humidity levels will depend on how dry your local climate is. The humidifier has crystals that swell up with water and maintain the moisture much longer that the average guitar humidifier. After the initial fill it took a good two weeks before adding more distilled water. What's cool is that once the humidifier begins to dry it shrivels up, so it's obvious when more water is needed. The in-case model has a magnetic strip and metal clip that fits nicely on the side of the case, no problems at all with leakage, this system is very well designed and extremely highly quality. I highly recommend it for fine jazz archtop and classical guitars. Dear Oasis, thank you for your innovative design.

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The humidifier that let's you see when it's ready to refill. Oasis works by allowing water to evaporate through the fabric. This is an advantage since, unlike other guitar or violin humidifiers, you can easily see Oasis is ready for refill. Unless the cap is opened, outside air cannot get in to replace the evaporated water. The vacuum created by this process causes the fabric to shrink inward indicating that it's time for a refill with the included refilling syringe. It has two small neodymium magnets located inside the seam making it easy to attach to your case by using the included clip or sticky back steel strip. It works with any string instrument case.

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5/27/2011

String Swing Home & Studio Violin Hanger Review

String Swing Home and Studio Violin Hanger
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I already had a few of these - they are just great. Much more convenient than having to take your instrument out of the case every time you want to play.

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This clever violin hanger has a hardwood base and all the hardware needed to mount it to a flatwall surface i.e. drywall, wood, etc. Your instrument does not rest on the tuners. Includes a bow holder and the exclusive tubing will not mark the finish on your instrument. GUARANTEED! This hanger will display a 3/4-4/4 Violin or 13"-17" Viola along with it's bow.

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