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NAMM 2014: ESP Guitars – Works of Art

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From what I understand, Best Buy and ESP are negotiating an exclusive model of their guitars that you can only get through Best Buy. Unfortunately, I can’t share any details about that deal at this point in time.   However, I took a spin through the ESP booth today and was left speechless by what I saw. There are some beautifully crafted guitars hanging on the walls throughout the booth. The folks at ESP obviously like building guitars and are very creative …. to the extreme! To placate your interest, take a look at the photos of the models we found there…

Gibson Guitars – New Features for 2014

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If you name any prominent rock guitarist, there’s a pretty good chance that they have played or do play a Gibson guitar. Gibson has a long history as an instrument maker and is celebrating their 120th anniversary this year.   To mark the 120th year milestone, Gibson has released their 2014 models with features that help with playability and look great too. 

AKAI Professional MPK Mini Play MKIII controller review

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I review the AKAI Professional MPK Mini Play MKIII for Best Buy's blog. This portable midi controller impresses with its size and features the awesome MPC drum pads!

Enter for a chance to win the IKM iRig video podcasting...

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Ready to take your video podcast to the next level? Enter for a chance to win the IK multimedia video podcasting bundle from Best Buy.

Jasmine JC-23 classical guitar review

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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.

Focusrite 4th-generation Scarlett 4i4 audio interface review

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The 4th-generation Scarlett 4i4 audio interface features improved preamps, I/O options, and many useful software extras.

The beginner’s guide to guitar types and styles.

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I remember when I first picked up a guitar, plucked a few strings, and knew right then and there that this was for me....

The MXL 2006 large condenser microphone is very good at a...

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 There was a time not so long ago when the thought of purchasing a quality large diaphragm condenser microphone meant that you were about to drop some serious dollars. In recent years several manufacturers have started to produce top quality mics at an affordable price point and the MXL 2006 may be the cream of this crop.  

The Best Piano for You: Acoustic vs. Digital

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Choose the best piano for you. Here are some pros and cons about acoustic and digital pianos to help get you started making this important decision.

Now at Best Buy: Fender Stratocaster HSS Plus with iOS Connectivity

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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.