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.)."
Heavy Duty A & F Style Mandolin Gig Bag. Tired of carrying your bulky hard case? Interior made of soft fabric to protect your valuable instrument (Reinforced pad above headstock to prevent damage).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"She is 45 so you are never too old to learn."
"Purchased a nylon gig bag instead of a hard shell one, because I couldn't justify spending more on the case than on the (cheap) base level mandolin we got."
"I noticed he had a Yukalaly and thought the Mandolin would be a nice addition."
"What a super product and great company to do business with!"
"But, yes I do use this bag regularly, it was worth the price, and if the top of the shoulder strap ever separates from the bag I'll repare it and keep using the bag."
"The padding feels of better quality than some of the more expensive gig bags I've had in the past."
"Very nice gig bag for mandolins, fits both F and A mandolins nicely."
"This simple gig bag is a great investment if you want to keep your mandolin safe, without having to invest on a hard shell case."
With its soft, quirky twang and its distinctively Hawaiian melodies, your ukulele is completely unique from other instruments. Constructed with a layer of hard-wearing, padded nylon on the outside, a soft, scratch-resistant lining on the inside, and a reinforced cushion specifically engineered to protect your ukulele’s headstock, this case keeps your favorite instrument equipped for a trip around the world, or at least a trip to your next jam session. Exterior made of heavy duty 700D Oxford Nylon fabric with 15mm padding.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have had ukulele cases that were several dollars more than this which were basically just nylon bags with no padding."
"Protects the instrument with plenty of soft padding, and doesn't hold it too tight or too loose."
"The stand is great for sitting the Ukulele down while looking at sheet music or taking a break and the tuner is really easy to use."
"It's well made, sturdy and the padding is great."
"I like these bags a lot - the soprano is big enough to hold my Ohana soprano with a concert neck, which is great - you don't need a huge bag but a lot of soprano bags there's just no wiggle room at all ."
"Fit my 21" ukulele with at least 1" to spare at the top and bottom combined."
"I read a review that said this fits a concert size uke also. I just bought a Lanikai concert this evening and purchased another one of these gig bags in Concert size."
"I did noticed that my Ukulele fit a bit too tight, but i think that is due to the way the head of the Uku is shape. I don't know if this company makes similar cases for bigger ukuleles, but i would definitely buy one once i get my second Uku."
Best Autoharp Accessories
Color: Black. Semi hardshell Autoharp backpack case.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It is fabulous and heavyduty with a pocket for my music and tuner and inside soft lovely furry material with indentations for everything from the round cords to the strings."
"The outside pocket isn't great because, as another reviewer noted, you can't fit any music in there. I need to travel with this thing (walking around with it, but also taking it on planes) and I am terrified at any given moment that they're going to snap off."
"I can see from the construction that if I gave it the Samsonite Gorilla treatment, it probably wouldn't hold up, but as a case to take with me to a festival, and have back-pack straps, or a handle, and space to bring the rest of the junk along, its a pretty good deal."
"We travel to churches and carry the various music instruments (mostly the guitar) with us."
"Wow!"
"as soon as I unzipped it and swung it open, the little strap on the left that would keep it from flopping over popped right out of the seam."
"It's a very nice case but way too heavy for me and too big, I exchanged it for the smaller one."
Best Banjo Accessories
Take care of your beloved banjo with this sturdy deluxe hardshell case. Designed to fit all standard 4- and 5-string banjos Features textured black vinyl covering 5-ply wood construction.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I love this banjo case."
"Solid hardshell case!"
"I would have given five stars, but the locking case arrived locked, with the keys inside!"
"The seller said that if I returned the case, they would give me a complete refund."
"My banjo case really took a beating - and a year later, it is still my case."
"I'm not expertly well-versed in instrument cases, but this more than fit my needs."
"My issue is that if you have a banjo with a back on it and/or a strap, it is going to be a very tight fit. Also I absolutely cannot fit the strap in the case."
"The locking hardware is a nice touch and I love the storage compartment inside, plenty of room to hold all the accessories and some other non related stuff to my banjo when I take it out with me."
Best Dulcimer Accessories
D'Addario Dulcimer strings contain 3 plain steel strings and one nickelplated steel wound on steel string. Contains 3 plain steel strings and one nickelplated steel wound on steel string.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"These are great, saving this for future purchases."
"Excellent... Just what I wanted..."
"Some string sets are too slack in the lower tunings and produce a lot of stray noises."
"I like that fact that you get a set if 4 strings with the different sizes that you would need."
"Great strings!"
Best Mandolin Accessories
Heavy Duty A & F Style Mandolin Gig Bag. Tired of carrying your bulky hard case? Interior made of soft fabric to protect your valuable instrument (Reinforced pad above headstock to prevent damage).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"She is 45 so you are never too old to learn."
"Purchased a nylon gig bag instead of a hard shell one, because I couldn't justify spending more on the case than on the (cheap) base level mandolin we got."
"I noticed he had a Yukalaly and thought the Mandolin would be a nice addition."
"What a super product and great company to do business with!"
"The padding feels of better quality than some of the more expensive gig bags I've had in the past."
"Very nice gig bag for mandolins, fits both F and A mandolins nicely."
"This simple gig bag is a great investment if you want to keep your mandolin safe, without having to invest on a hard shell case."
"Wouldn't say it's "heavy duty" as it is soft sided, but with care it seems to be protecting the 8 year old's mandolin."
Best Ukulele 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."
"I own several tuners, and two Snark-2 tuners, which are great (except they're not low profile like the Korg Pitchclip Chromatic Clip On Guitar Tuner - Korg PC-1--please see my review of that tuner). I wanted to try it compared to the Snark-2 Snark SN-2 All Instrument Clip-On Chromatic Tuner. The Snark-6 and Snark-2 are identical, except for color."
"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."
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!"
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 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 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 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!"
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 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."