Best Musical Instrument Accessories
A high-quality stand at an unbeatable price, the XGC-4 features our exclusive velveteen rubber padding, heavy-duty sheet metal leg housing and 17mm/22mm tubing. Friction locking knob locks in and prevents rotation.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"He and his brother have just started taking guitar and bass lessons. I bought the 3 pack, one for my nephew with the new bent up Squire, one for my nephew who just received a new Yamaha bass I bought for him on Amazon and one for me to hold up an acoustic bass guitar I keep in my office for practice. I've been playing for 50 years and there is nothing worse than being at a gig and seeing your instrument get knocked by some drunk who wants to tell you how great you guys sound, but because my instrument was in the stand, it didn't end up laying on the ground."
"However, the product did not have any package support and was very loose in the outside mailing carton."
"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."
Buy 3 sets and save with this environmentally friendly, corrosion resistant 3-pack D'Addario's most popular acoustic guitar string set Preferred for its warm, bright, and well balanced acoustic tone Made in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performance String Gauges: Plain Steel .012, .016, Phosphor Bronze Wound .024, .032, .042, .053. D'Addario's most popular acoustic guitar string set.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Replace the string that came with the guitar with these and I'm very happy I did."
"These are great for the price."
"I was pleasantly surprised that the package included 3 sets of strings."
"Each set of strings comes in its own air tight sealed package so they stay fresh until you are ready to put on your guitar. They remain sounding perfect until I am ready to put on a fresh set."
"Bought the EJ16 Phosphor Bronze Light, 1 Pack. Chosen because I wanted something I wouldn't have to change every month."
"My daughter's been playing the guitar for a while now and D'Addarios are the only strings she'll consent to using."
"I first saw these strings on YouTube."
"I have used this brand and type of string for as long as I can remember and love them."
Style: Snark SN5X Guitar Tuner. Full Color Display.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The newer one simply says Snark on the face (both say SuperTight on the back), has a yellow power button, and small square LEDs to comprise the note's letter. Update 2 (21 Aug 2016): I've had a chance to use the newer version tuner in noisy situations and it definitely behaves better than the older model I was originally shipped."
"I played the violin for years as a child but was never taught to tune it."
"While these are relatively small details, it's worth having considering how essential this device is and how often it is used by avid musicians."
"That being said, it is still much easier than plugging in to a hand held tuner...Yes I know I can buy a tuner that plugs in inline to my amp but I don't use any effects and I don't like having things on the floor onstage."
"It works better than the tuner built into my multi-effects pedal and better than the tuners built in to my acoustics because it's large enough to actually see."
"I bought this as a gift for a friend who is starting out."
"The screen is clear, I love the fact that it shows exact frequency, and this one holds on to the head of my guitar with a much better fit than the previous one."
"Like many other reviewers the first one I received, the part attached to the tuner that the ball clicks in cracked."
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 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 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 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 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 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!"