Best Brass Instrument Accessories
TRUMPET STAND KC. The detachable metal leg base screws into the peg so that the entire unit may be stored in the bell of the instrument for easy transport.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Despite the stand's plastic and metal construction, the legs are made of a strange, metal-powder casted material that snapped after 3 years of use."
"This is an awesome stand!"
"The felt pads definitely keep the trumpet from getting scratched, but there is another way it could get damaged."
"It also disassembles with ease for convent storage in the bell of the trumpet."
"When disassembled, it fits well into the bell of my trumpet without doing any damage."
"Holds my trumpet and flugelhorn nicely and is quiet to use, not clanking if I don't line the bell up properly."
"This is a great stand for the Trumpet."
"So far so good, product received as promised, fast shipping, 1 happy kid on christmas morning!"
Size: Pack 1. helps to keep horns clean internally.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I used this on a tuba whose valves have always been problematic - requiring oil multiple times per week."
"Thankfully with this valve oil, I've had less occurrence of that situations and better performances ."
"The oil came a day early (which is a good thing) I washed my valves out with water and applied the oil and it's already working great."
"We bought this for our son with his first trumpet."
"It was actually cheaper to buy several smaller bottles than the larger one and the smaller ones are easier for travel."
"My sons love Blue Juice stuff for their Trumpet and Baritone."
"Simply the best Valve Oil I have ever used."
"Using it for my Sons trumpet."
Al Cass Fast Valve, Slide and Key Oil is a multi-purpose, odorless lubricant. Compact bottle that will fit in any brass case.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Best valve oil."
"Works well for my son maintaining his tuba."
"This was recommended by my son's music teacher and it works very well."
"Excellent to quality valve/slide oil."
"Lasts much longer than other oils."
"I bought this for my daughter and she said I picked a very good oil, the one that came with her trumpet did not last long before she would have to re-lube."
"The price was good, It arrived 2 days early."
"Very good and works fine on my trumpet."
Best Brass Instrument Bags & Cases
Each PRO PAC case features a shaped wood shell frame which is lightweight and durable, tough weather resistant ballistic nylon exterior, high quality metal hardware, long-lasting custom zippers, and removable padded shoulder strap and I.D. Lightweight impact-resistant frame that has a universal fit that protects your trumpet from damage and also features a spacious compartment for mute and accessory storage.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This is a great case."
"The case keeps the horn in an upright position rather than the tradition down position I am used to, but this is to leave room for the MASSIVE pocket which holds my straight, cup, and Harmon mutes with plenty of room to spare. I have my Giardinelli Heavyweight pro horn in the case right now, and it fits fine even with its longer valve casing!"
"Bought this case for my son since his last case had started falling apart."
"Not so with this case."
"The side pocket is larger than most cases. Be aware, that all that "stuff" in your case, will make it heavier than your much smaller case most horns come with, that have no storage :) We were a bit surprised...but if you need to haul your "stuff" with you and be ready to play, and you play alot, this will do the job nicely."
"The original case was worn out and my other trumpet case was to small."
"I am able to fit all my extras in the case."
"I am impressed with the quality, construction, and weight of the case."
Best Brass Instrument Cleaning & Care Products
Size: Pack 1. helps to keep horns clean internally.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I used this on a tuba whose valves have always been problematic - requiring oil multiple times per week."
"Thankfully with this valve oil, I've had less occurrence of that situations and better performances ."
"The oil came a day early (which is a good thing) I washed my valves out with water and applied the oil and it's already working great."
"We bought this for our son with his first trumpet."
"It was actually cheaper to buy several smaller bottles than the larger one and the smaller ones are easier for travel."
"My sons love Blue Juice stuff for their Trumpet and Baritone."
"Simply the best Valve Oil I have ever used."
"Using it for my Sons trumpet."
Best Brass Instrument Mouthpieces
-Vincent Bach. Great for intermediate to advanced players.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I've used Bach mouthpieces my entire 50 year career as a trumpet player, and bought this 3C to experiment with throat openings."
"I'm a euphonium player and music education major."
"Great step-up mouthpiece."
"The Bach 3C trumpet mouthpiece fits me perfectly."
"exactly what the teacher wanted."
"My daughter, who has played for 7 years, loves this mouthpiece; it really made a difference in high notes and ease of playing."
"I love this mouthpiece."
Best Brass Instrument Mutes
The smaller, lightweight design of the new pickup mute offers outstanding sound reduction and provides a natural playing feel, stable pitch and overall retention of the basic playing characteristics. Rdquo ; Features: Dramatic sound reduction Natural playing feel Stunning, engaging, satisfying sound Audio input for practicing with recordings Audio output for recording and performing. Power Supply: AA alkaline or nickel-metal hydride batteries x 2 (3V DC) sold separately.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"In fact, when I first started using it, I had to convince myself that I was not make more than a very muted horn sound, because it sounded so real in the headphones."
"The ability to hook up my iPod and play along with practice tracks and regular recordings works beautifully too."
"Legit as f***!"
"Works as advertised."
"I've only been playing trumpet for three months, and this thing really helps me squeeze in as much practice time as I need."
"It's a great piece of equipment for personal practice, especially if you love in an apartment, condo, or have room mates."
"The electronic pickup for use with headphones and a line-in is a great concept, I wish the quality were a little bit better."
"I live in a condo with two other people and older neighbors, and I've played at 1:00 a.m. with this thing and had no complaints."
Best Brass Instrument Stands
TRUMPET STAND KC. The detachable metal leg base screws into the peg so that the entire unit may be stored in the bell of the instrument for easy transport.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It's also really nice how it fits into the Bell so it easily fits inside the trumpet case."
"Despite the stand's plastic and metal construction, the legs are made of a strange, metal-powder casted material that snapped after 3 years of use."
"It also disassembles with ease for convent storage in the bell of the trumpet."
"This is an awesome stand!"
"The felt pads definitely keep the trumpet from getting scratched, but there is another way it could get damaged."
"When disassembled, it fits well into the bell of my trumpet without doing any damage."
"Holds my trumpet and flugelhorn nicely and is quiet to use, not clanking if I don't line the bell up properly."
"Anyway I order this stand and from the second I pulled it out of the box It felt very well built and sturdy and I noticed that there was padding and a rubber tip to ensure that the inside of your trumpet would be ok, it also was very stable with a trumpet on it and very convenient, it folds up quite nicely and could fit in your case either in the bell of your trumpet or if you have a pocket on your case it could fit in it as well I highly recommend this product especially if you're a student I'm a college student and I write a lot of notes on my music and it's nice to just put down my trumpet and write my notes without even worrying about someone stepping on, or if I'm going to drop my trumpet and for this I do put my nice instrument on it without worrying about scratching a ring on it I'm very happy with this product."
Best Folk & World Instrument Accessories
Size: SN6. Full Color Display, Display rotates 360 degrees for easy viewing.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"So to reset the old model Snark SN6 (mentioned above), remove old battery, hold down silver front button while inserting new battery, upon closure of the battery compartment, release the silver button and you should be good to go."
"So, you're going to need a tuner every time you play."
"One of the first things I learned was to get good strings, and a great tuner. The Snark SN6 Clip-On Ukulele Tuner tunes my Uke perfectly!"
"My mom is a musical director for her middle school's band and she thought the tuner was great too."
"The Snark fits the small uke head (and work just as well on my six-string), lets me tune super quick and get to playing."
"This tuner took all the guess work out so it was very easy for me to maintain a nice sounding ukulele."
"The swivel connections feel solid and it clips on to the head with a very sturdy gripper clip. You can tune with dead on accuracy by just looking for red, solid green, no yellow."
"I'm a beginner ukulele player and I was having a hard time keeping my uke in tune. I used YouTube to tune my strings, but since my uke is so new, it needs a ton of tuning (while the strings stretch.)."
Best General Musical Instrument Accessories
- Experience worry-free tuning with ±1 cent accuracy delivered lightening fast. - Wide tuning range of A0–C8. - Variable A4 frequency of 430-450 Hz (pitch calibration). - Specific tuning modes for guitar, bass, violin, ukulele and chromatic. - Super bright full color display let's you easily see whether you're in tune or not. - Easy to use for beginners, robust enough for pros. - Tuner can attach in front or behind the headstock. - Works with a Capo, as well as with any tuning. - Transposition settings for Bb, Eb, F, and D woodwind and brass instruments. - Hassle free installation of included CR2032 3V battery. - Power save feature for extended battery life. - Sleek and minimalist profile. - Sturdy clip that's built to last. Go ahead and compare the KLIQ UberTuner to any other clip-on tuner on the market. 3-YEAR MANUFACTURER GUARANTEE: In the unlikely event the KLIQ UberTuner breaks or stops working, we'll replace it or give you 100% of your money back, no questions asked.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"When the instrument is in tune, the LED indicator on the Snark will hover in the middle but bounce around a little. This is fine, except when compared to the UberTuner which has an LED circle that lights up around the note you are tuned to. To test each tuner, I clamped the Snark and UberTuner on my guitar at the same time. It would be nice if the On/Off button was either a different color, was raised a little, or had a little nub you could feel with your finger."
"It was ok, but took a long time to tune my 12 string guitar. A 12 string guitar naturally takes a little longer to tune, but now it is a lot faster."
"(With other tuners, I might be in the green zone, but slightly sharp or flat, and so felt that I needed to continue tuning until I got it precisely in the middle. Or, the green might flicker, hovering off to the red side and then off to the yellow, making me wonder which exactly was the true reading.). In addition to the positive feedback it gives, I like this tuner because of its small size and big, clear markings."
"To get accurate readings with a capo I had to revert to the chromatic mode."
"He’s six and so we’re not yet letting him tune himself but he can totally read the tuner and tells me what I should do so he might not be too far off!"
"The spring in the KLIQ's clamp is much stronger than the Snark's, which could be an advantage for a gigging musician who likes to leave the tuner on all the time while performing."
Best Keyboard Instrument Accessories & Parts
Before you buy a piano pedal, ask yourself this: do I know the polarity of my piano? Classic-style sustain pedal for use with any electronic keyboard.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"M-Audio SP-2 | Universal Sustain Pedal with Piano Style Action for Electronic Keyboards. I don't know why but I decided I needed to review this pedal after using it for a little over a year. The pedal definitely works like an acoustic piano's sustain pedal since it has half-pedal expressive capabilities, which can be extremely useful."
"If the software instrument you have selected already has a sustain, you will not notice the pedal working. But if you select other instruments, such as acoustic piano, you definitely notice a functional sustain working with the pedal."
"It will not move at all while positioned on the floor rug or regular carpet. Just like a real piano sustain pedal. I am a former Electrical Engineer Computer Specialist and sound."
"I know with some pedals the polarity get whacky and the sustain stays in, but havent had that issue with this at all."
"I own a Baldwin upright and I do love the sound and expressiveness, however keeping it in tune is costly and inconvenient."
"Turns out its the same one that my real keyboard player friend uses heavily, and his has held up great as well."
"This pedal just radiates quality -- the housing, the pedal, the spring action - everything feels great!"
"My only issue is that it is LONG, so with my piano against the wall the pedal is too far forward and impossible to use."
Best Orchestral String Instrument Accessories
This Black Fiddlerman Carbon Fiber Violin Bow is manufactured to replicate the perfect weight and curve of an expensive Pernambuco wood bow. If you're spending less than four times this amount on a bow, we recommend you go with a Fiddlerman Carbon Fiber Bow. Full size violin bow 4/4 Fiddlerman Carbon Fiber Violin Bow Black Violin Bow. Fiddlerman Handmade Carbon Fiber Violin Bow.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Update: I was initially using a light colored rosin that came with my violin and I think was a cheap product and produced a lot of dust."
"I've been playing the violin for...gosh, over thirty years now, and my degree is in music ed. Bows, while admittedly a mixed lot, tend to be a "you get what you pay for" kind of thing, and a decent bow at this price range tends to be scarce as hen's teeth, as they say. I was pleased when I first pulled this bow from the box with its appearance--the black carbon fiber is very sharp-looking, especially with the clean fittings. The only negative I found with this bow was that it arrived with broken hairs--somewhere between 3 and 6 if memory serves. If the bow continues to lose hair, I'll adjust my review accordingly."
"The hair is Siberian Horse hair and since started playing I can hear a difference between my original bow and this one. One thing I noticed on this bow is the space between the frog and black wrap is not that big like my other bow."
"The other complaint is that the carbon fiber does not hold its arc when the hair is slightly tightened."
"I am glad I purchased this bow for my daughter seems like a great deal."
Best Guitar & Bass Accessories
Friction locking knob locks in and prevents rotation.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"However, the product did not have any package support and was very loose in the outside mailing carton."
"This is a nice three pack for the price."
"My guitar only sits on the stand in my room, so i don't know how easy it is to travel with the stand."
"I've purchased many of these over the years and though they seem to be getting a little "economical" in their construction - still can't beat them for the bang for the buck."
"I like the design, but they are hard to close down to a small size for transport."
"I do have more expensive, high tech and fancier stands for my acoustic guitars, but at $10 a piece for the three pack, these come in really handy because you can leave 'em all over the place and always have a stand at the ready."
"I do not quite understand the negative reviews mentioning that this stand is unstable, I keep my Les Paul on it and it is quite stable."
"I put my guitar on it, and pushed it (while holding it) and compared the two, and this one definitely doesn't put up much resistance at all. I have some fairly nice guitars, but even if I just had a basic guitar I probably wouldn't try to save the $8 and put it on this stand. The "FretRest" from Guitar Center is on the right in all the pictures."
Best Drum & Percussion Accessories
Adapted audio room calibration ensures the sound bar sounds the best it can in the space you put it, while waveguide technology makes you believe you're hearing sounds where there are no speakers. on the outside, the glass top and perforated wrap-around metal grille make the sound bar look as good in your room as it sounds. CRYSTAL CLEAR SURROUND SOUND BAR: With Unique produce technology, Completes your home theater system with high quality full range speakers. MULTI-MODES for WIRED/WIRELESS CONNECTIONS: Bluetooth technology offers seamless streaming from Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone, tablet, or computer.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The sound is really good for music and there are a few different "standard" settings to adjust bass and how voices are pitched (pop, movies, music, talk ..."
"Sound is excellent but the on/off noise blares at you if you don't turn it down first."
"I've given this review 4 stars bc of the amount of bass, and no real equalizer in which to control it. Aside from that, once again, if you're purchasing this for a smaller size bedroom and don't mind alot of bass, then you won't be dissapointed. I've never been into alot of bass in watching movies, and music wise as I stated prior I expect alot more when I'm listening to classic rock, alternative, or whatever."
"The sound bar is big enough for my TV.In fact, this was such a huge improvement on my TV, it comes with an optical cable in the box that allows for a single-cable connection to the output of a TV."
"I wasn't sure how these would sound but after reading all the reviews why not give them a try.I am very pleased with the sound bar, my hearing is not the best,this product in an effort to help my hearing."
"We received the item very swiftly and I have to say I am far from disappointed.The Bluetooth connection is really useful and the sound quality is just superb.Love it."
"Awesome Speakers!I am very satisfied with this product.very nice and high quality packaging."
"After listening through my TV speakers for years it was time I wanted something better.After some research, I chose this soundbar.As it is so easy to return things to Amazon I decided to give it a try.I am very happy for my choice.This is a great sound bar and improves the watching of television and films 100%.It really works and makes the listening experience much more enjoyable.In my opinion it is a good unit for anyone looking for a soundbar with bluetooth connectability."
Best Wind & Woodwind Accessories
This reed is designed to produce a quality of extremely pure sound due to a very thin reed tip (the area of reed with maximum vibration), being balanced by a solid vertebral column (more cane in the area which climbs gradually to the heel). Traditional reeds are known for their excellent response in all registers, allowing a pianissimo attack in even highest notes.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I always purchase this brand for my 13 year old he plays the sax and we've been using this for a little over a year now."
"Love these reeds."
"There are a couple brands to choose from and this one is our preference."
"A good quality reed for a beginner saxophone player."
"It is good and vandoren reeds are better than rico reeds."
"Perfect condition..the only reeds our family will use!"
"Good quality for the price and quick delivery."
"My 12yr old sax player loves these!"