G Series NEX Flamed Maple Acoustic Electric Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)If you are into fingerstyle blues - this Korean made Takamine guitar is a great place to start. It features a well matched spruce top, laminated maple sides and back and an excellent electronic system that includes a tuner. The tone on this model is "old blues" with just a hint of brightness...but is missing just a little mid range, however this is something that should improve with playing. The violin burst finish is matte in texture and in color has that old faded blues box look. The neck is in a mild v shape, 14 frets accessible, with a nut width of 1 11/16. If you have big fingers, perhaps further research into guitars with nut widths of 1 3/4 would be in your interest, but I have found it to be comfortable.
I bought it to replace another guitar that I had outgrown and have found this to be an excellent intermediate choice. Perfect for learning fingerstyle blues.
The only negatives is that the back and sides are maple laminate and this model lacks a cutaway. However, for the cost this is a good value and if you feel the need for a cutaway - Takamine makes this model with the same finish plus the cutaway.
Recommended and good value for what you will spend!!!!

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The Takamine EG5403SVFT features Takamine's exclusive NEX body shape. A solid Spruce top and Fiddle back flame maple back and sides give stunning good looks to this fine guitar that pay homage to instruments of the 40s and 50s. The Takamine EG5403SVFT also features a rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays and nickel with ivory buttons tuners. The Takamine EG5403SVFT is equipped with the easy to use TK40 preamp featuring a 3 Band Graphic EQ and a built in tuner. Made to Takamine's strict specifications, G Series instruments represent exceptionally good value. Takamine Guitars are crafted from the finest handpicked tonewoods, hand-crafted by expert luthiers, all providing players with an unmatched excellence and surprising affordability. Play one today and you'll play one for a lifetime. Sorry, case not included.

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Protec PROFESSIONAL VIOLA CASE-ADJUSTABLE Review

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(More customer reviews)This is really top quality workmanship and design. But the company should not claim it fits up to 17" violas, it should rate it the same as their lower tier case, ProTec Standard Viola PRO PAC Case Music Instrument Cases. My viola is 16 7/8" back length and this case is about 1/3" too short to pack it in, even with the block pushed up against the inside compartments to the limit. A 2001 magazine review finds the HS-2166-W model will "fit any viola from 15 to 16¾ inches", consistent with my experience.
Also, the sides of the 10" wide viola squeeze tight against the molded stiff interior, meaning that any compression of the case by outside forces will go straight to the viola. There needs to be some margin around the viola so that the case takes the force of compression, not the viola. Also, the brackets for the bow holds are not quite wide enough for my particular viola bow's head.
For a 16.5" or smaller viola, this case would be heaven. Gorgeous red velvet interior with good support cushions on the back side. The adjustable block is well designed, but could use a washer where the wing nut attaches. The internal compartment just fits a Kun Collapsible Viola Shoulder Rest, Standard 15+ Inch, leaving a whole other compartment for rosin and tuner. The plywood construction seems very strong. There is none of the smelly plastic found in cases coming from China except in the rubber feet on the outside.
The sample I received (from another vendor) has a 13 inch wide music pocket on the top, not the full-length (31 inch) pocket as described on the vendor and manufacturer's web site for this model. The dimensions are not quite as described either --- 30.5 x 11.25 x 6.75 actual, vs. 31 x 10.75 x 6.25 described. But the model number matches. I e-mailed the manufacturer and they confirmed that the model had changed design and they had yet to update their web pages.
Rather than return this case, with the cost of shipping, and having to continue looking for a 17" viola case, I took a close look at the design of the adjustable block, and it appeared that the 3/8" velvet-covered board covering the side was not structurally necessary. So I pried it off, and this allowed it to be slid 3/8" further, which gives just enough room, with a bit of a squeeze, to push the 17" viola in the case. I also loosened the screw in the middle of a clip for two bows, and this allowed the large bow head to slip in. If you are game to do surgery on your case, you CAN get it to work for a 17" viola.

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This fine hard-shell string case features a soft wine velvet interior, string tube, suspension padding, hygrometer, English bow clips, and a luxurious blanket.Full-length lid pocket, locking case closure, and adjustable shoulder block that fits violas up to 17".Each case offers a shoulder strap and a large exterior pocket for sheet music.

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Frost, Robert S. - Christmas Kaleidoscope - Cello - Neil A. Kjos Music Co. Review

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(More customer reviews)These books are wonderful to encourage duets. The cello book works great alongside the violin book, and even though one child is more advanced than the other, the arrangements are simple enough for both to play. A great way to encourage learning how to play with another musician with accessible arrangements. Each child has had fun picking either the melody part, or from two harmony parts.

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Familiar Christmas tunes are presented in multiple option scoreformat: one melody line, and two different optional harmony lines. ChristmasKaleidoscopeis available individually for violin, viola, cello, bass, andpiano, and all the parts are interchangeable, allowing for a variety ofcombinations. For more great holidaysongs in the same format, check outChristmas Kaleidoscope Vol. 2. For contents, see Features/Specs

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Alfred Celtic Woman Songbook Review

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(More customer reviews)If you are a fan of Celtic Woman, then this songbook is for you. My personal favorite out of this collection is "Caledonia". The book includes the piano accompaniment, violin markings, and the lyrics. It is actually a very nicely done sheet music collection. It is missing some of the hits of the later Celtic Woman cds such as "The Spanish Lady". And the accompaniment isn't beginner level. Which actually I was glad for. But I do want to let people know, that beginner pianists might have some difficulty with the level of the accompaniment. Since I was a huge fan of Celtic Woman when I was little, this book serves as a nostalgic piece for me. As I've since gotten more interested in Classical music. However, I do recommend this collection of sheet music. And I think it will allow one to explore music for a long time through their songs.

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Celtic Woman built a massive global following by delivering authentic Celtic music via spectacular live concerts and gorgeous, platinum-certified recordings. Musicians will delight in the vibrant, uniquely Celtic rhythms and tonal embellishments detailed in this first-ever Celtic Woman Songbook. From contemporary hits to classical favorites, 26 of Celtic Woman's most popular songs are arranged for voice with piano accompaniment and guitar chord grids. Essential violin cues and solos are included for selected pieces.Titles:Ave Maria * Beyond The Sea * The Blessing * The Butterfly * Caledonia * Carrickfergus * Danny Boy * Dulaman * Isle Of Innisfree * Lascio Chio Pianga * Mo Ghile Mear * Nella Fantasia * One World * Over The Rainbow * The Prayer * Scarborough Fair * Send Me A Song * She Moved Through TheFair * Shenandoah * Siulil A Run * The Sky and the Dawn and the Sun * The Soft Goodbye * Someday * Vivaldi's Rain * The Voice * You Raise Me Up.

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High Gloss Mandolin Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been a guitar player for 20 years and decided to pick up this "blowout sale" mandolin to see if I liked the instrument, figuring I would get a better one if I did. Unfortunately, the neck of the mandolin I received is badly bowed, and there is no truss rod or any other mechanism to adjust it. As a result, the strings sit almost 1/4" above the tiny little fretboard, making it impossible to play. I was not expecting a lot from this "bargain", but I was certainly hoping that it would be usable to a certain extent.

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Guitar Players - to start on mandolin after playing guitar for years...this is a natural transition considering the mechanics on guitar are very similar to mandolin: 1. Both are played with a flatpick...2. Both are fretted instruments...3. Both are chordal instruments...4. Both require a knowledge of the very same music fundamentals. Violin Players - you won't have to relearn the fingerboard language...the mandolin is essentially a violin handled with a different medium...yes, due to the picking hand, as opposed to the bowing hand, there are some new mechanics to learn...even so, it would be quite a bit easier transition for a violinist to pick up the mandolin over and above any other fretted instrument...additionally, due to the bowing mechanics, a mandolinist usually has a harder time transitioning to the the violin.

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Tyler Mountain Externally Mounted Transducer Pickup Review

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(More customer reviews)I got it for my brother who plays the banjo and he says it works perfect and the sound is great!

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This transducer is perfect for anyone looking for a simple way to amplify their instrument. Mounts on the soundboard of any stringed instrument to provide an excellent, natural reproduction of sound.

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eNote Nano Chromatic Clip-On Musical Instrument Tuner Review

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(More customer reviews)this tuner seems to be a little touchy and inconsistent as far as quick accurate tuning is concerned. this is in terms of when the green display lights up instead of the red. the green lights up when you're in the neighborhood, not just when you are Right On the note. i would prefer it were more discriminating about when it gives you "the green light". but it is an inexpensive tuner, so maybe it's just the "you get what you pay for" maxim. if i had it to do over again, i would probably keep looking ...

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eNote Nano Chromatic Clip-On Musical Instrument Tuner* Chromatic Tuner - easily tunes guitar bass and violin and other stringed instrumentsOrder yours today!

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