Wire Slide-On Violin Mute Review

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(More customer reviews)When I purchased this mute, I was given an approximate date of delivery. This was very important to me as it was a birthday present. Well, it came in a lot earlier than expected and my granddaughter had it in time for her birthday. Thank you so much for the swift delivery.

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This slide-on wire violin mute mounts onto the strings and slides onto the bridge for use. Made of brass and steel with rubber tubing for protection.

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Pickup Transducer for Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar, Ukulele, Etc Review

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(More customer reviews)I asked at a well known and respected guitar shop in the San Francisco area about installing a pickup in my Pono tenor ukulele which is very nice except that it projects sound back to the player poorly. The shop wanted to put in a similar style (stick on, unamplified piezo soundboard transducer) Fishman pickup for $175. That seemed unreasonable for a $300 instrument. So I found this pickup, read the one review, and figured I'd get it and try it out. Worst case if I didn't like it, I could just pull it out and have the Fishman installed and use this transducer on other instruments in emergencies. Well, it was easy to install and the ukulele sounds great when plugged into our Roland AC-90 acoustic amp. I don't feel like I'm missing anything except the brand name recognition. Try it. I bet you'll like it too.

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This is the perfect solution if you need to amplify your instrument and do not want to break the bank but still want a professional setup without having to call in a Luthier. This little transducer is a "hot" pickup and you will be very impressed with the quality at such an inexpensive price. Just mount the transducer inside your instrument with the supplied double stick tape and run the 1/4" jack out a hole that you make in your ideal location and thats it (Transducer has 12" cable to Jack). You can amplify your mandolin, banjo, violin, ukulele, guitar, bass, viola, cello, and just about anything else you can think of. This unit works with a standard 1/4" plug. You can connect it to your PA, mixer, or amplifier. It's that easy to have a professional look and the amplified sound your looking for at a very small price.

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Oscar Schmidt UC3 Concert Ukulele Case Review

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(More customer reviews)There comes a point in your ukulele playing career when you'll decide it's time to bring your joyously uptempo act out of the home and into the world. However, there are dangers that lurk out there such as walls, baggage carriers, and friends with hammers that can very quickly turn your instrument of choice into a heap of wood and string.
And like any hockey player or woeful parent-to-be will tell you, protection is of utmost importance.
**ENOUGH CUTE BANTER, HOW IS IT:**
Step in one of the very few vinyl hard-shell case I could find here on Amazon, the Oscar Schmidt UC3 Concert Uke Case (or "the Schmidts" as I affectionately call it). The construction quality is nearly identical to what you'd find on a hard-shell case for a guitar, with a solid brownish vinyl exterior and metal buckles. Inside, the case is roomy but padded well enough to protect pretty much any Concert sized Uke. I myself own a Lanikai traditional shaped uke and a Pineapple-shaped Flea Uke and both fit surprisingly well. There's a small box under the neck for your tuner and string needs, as you'd probably find on any other case.
I could definitely see this case being checked for plane trips, but then again, it's so small I don't know why it couldn't just be carry-on. It's rugged and light, although not so durable that I would recommend people use it as a cricket bat.
**OVERALL**
Ultimately I decided of the two evils, I'd rather be mistaken for lugging a midget guitar with the Schmidts than be mistaken for yet another traveling violinist (other cases won't have the curves, as you've probably seen). It'll fit most, if not all, CONCERT Ukes snugly and give you plenty of protection for any trips you might be planning. Plus, you'll look cool.
Yes, there are no pockets for cords or paper, but I'm sure you'll use your astute powers of intellect to carry a bag on your back. This is for protecting your uke and making you look cool, not for protecting your chord sheets for "I'm Yours" and "Somewhere over the rainbow."
So yes, recommended.


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Foam Shoulder Rest for 4/4 Violin - Firm Review

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(More customer reviews)Probably good fit for an adult, but something like this is usually more for a beginning student (typically children). I had to spend a lot of time modifying this to fit my 7 year old student who had managed to break/lose 2 other more expensive shoulder rests. I will be going a different direction in the future. At least it didn't cost much to try.

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These contoured foam rests easily attach with a rubber band and are available in six sizes and firm or soft.

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Heavy Rubber Practice Mute for Viola Review

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(More customer reviews)A little small for my bridge (I play a 16.5 inch viola), but it fit my brother's 16 without a problem. After a little stretching, it fits a little better. I may cut a bit out of the side so it actually sits on the bridge. But the muting is great, and even with a tight fit, it doesn't seem to harm my bridge at all.

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This Heavy Rubber Practice Mute for Viola greatly reduces volume for apartment and late night practicing. Lightweight and safe. Five-prong.

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Hill 4/4 Violin E String - Medium Gauge - Steel - Ball-End Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been very happy with my purchase of the Hill "E" string. The rest of the strings are Violin-O , and I've found that they complement each other well. It gives my violin a nice, sweet "sing-song" tone that I am very happy with.

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The famous "Hill" E 4/4 violin E string, from W.E. Hill and Sons, is a sought after steel E string, considered a standard my many musicians. Made in England.

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Rogue Violin Bass Gig Bag Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently purchased a violin bass and needed a gig bag for which I bought this one. The case may be stylish, but it is in no way rugged. The nylon casing is equal to that of a windbreaker, and the foam padding is so thin that I can easily pinch my fingers together through one layer of the case. This case offers little protection for an instrument. When is a gig bag not a gig bag? When it's a stylish dust cover.

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While Rogues Violin Bass Gig Bag is designed first and foremost to protect your instrument, its also built to be stylish and durable. Features backpack-style straps for easy transport. Made with ballistic nylon and foam padding. Includes zippered pouch for carrying extra strings, tuner, etc.

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