Musical Instruments
Christmas 2014 Musician Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Christmas time should be a time of joy and happiness for everyone – including the musician on your list. Let me tell you from experience, that coffee cup with musical symbols and that piano keyboard scarf are NOT what he or she will be happy to see on Christmas morning. Never fear, I’ve got some ideas from the Best Buy selection that will bring a smile to that muse’s face this December.
Now at Best Buy: Fender Stratocaster HSS Plus with iOS Connectivity
It was really only a matter of time before Fender would introduce USB connectivity to their Stratocaster line. Why would you want to have a USB port on your guitar? It really comes down to convenience. By putting a small USB port (and an A/D converter) in your guitar, the guitar signal is digitized locally and then transmitted to your computer (or other device) over a USB cable. The guitar retains all its standard analog capabilities BUT outputs to USB as well.
NAMM Artist Sightings – Day 3
Saturday was a-buzz with artist endorsement and demonstrations. That came with the obvious lines and crowds huddled around the booths to the displeasure of convention centre security. NAMM sometimes becomes a game of “Do I know him/her?”.
Jasmine JC-23 classical guitar review
Smaller classical guitars are an excellent place to start for children that want to learn to play. The Jasmine JC-23 is such an instrument and features soft nylon strings for a comfortable playing experience.
Takamine GD11M-NS acoustic guitar review
Takamine's GD11M-NS acoustic is a great option if you are looking for a versatile, dreadnought sized guitar.
iRig USB and HD X review: Audio interfaces for guitar
IK Multimedia's iRig USB and HD X are the perfect companions for the modern travelling guitarist or bassist.
NAMM 2014: Casio
We had the opportunity to take a look at some of the keyboards from Casio that will be appearing in Best Buy. We even got some killer video of two of their products being played ever so skillfully.
Gift ideas for the aspiring guitar player
Knowing whether the guitar player on your gift list wants an acoustic guitar to strum like his indie rock faves or an electric guitar to shred like her metal gods will determine how you begin to find the perfect gift. Here are some selections that will help.
Discover the new Roland GO:KEYS 3 and GO:KEYS 5 at Best...
Roland's new GO:KEYS 3 and GO:KEYS 5 are packed with features that make them a great choice for beginners and experienced players alike.
Guitar Effects Pedals 101: An Overview
Considering buying guitar effect pedals can be a daunting task. With a myriad of different brands, copious advertising that seems to make impossible claims, and multiple effects and their variants it can be overwhelming to sort through. In this blog I will give you a brief overview of what various guitar pedals are intended to do and help you sift through to a general understanding that should help clear the path.