tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65404197019177158652024-03-13T09:36:57.711-04:00Pork Pie DrumsKathy M. Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184985035577811231noreply@blogger.comBlogger2080125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540419701917715865.post-54794251279192286642012-12-01T11:34:00.000-05:002012-12-01T11:34:00.887-05:00De Rosa DRM312-BK Children's 3 Piece 12 Inch Drum Set with Chair, Black
Review<span style="float:left; padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/mSjwcX"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51RZTQtRvtL._AA160_.jpg" alt="De Rosa DRM312-BK Children's 3 Piece 12 Inch Drum Set with Chair, Black" border="0"></a><br /><strong>Average Reviews:</strong><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/4844449927_4ab1e44e38_m.jpg" border="0" ><br />(<a href="http://amzn.to/mSjwcX">More customer reviews</a>)</span>We purchased this drum set for our 3 year old wannabe Rock Star. He LOVES it...and Mommy and Daddy LOVE the quality of it! He has hours of fun "rocking out" on it with his microphone pulled up next to him so he can sing and drum at the same time. This set is deff better quality then the 1st Act stuff we saw at Toys R Us. We are glad we held out and found this set on Amazon. 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Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184985035577811231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540419701917715865.post-48600217996393101572012-12-01T09:46:00.000-05:002012-12-01T09:46:00.521-05:00Tascam DP-004 Pocketstudio Digital Recorder Review<span style="float:left; padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/lc3GqK"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51JwLMGbheL._AA160_.jpg" alt="Tascam DP-004 Pocketstudio Digital Recorder" border="0"></a><br /><strong>Average Reviews:</strong><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/4844449927_4ab1e44e38_m.jpg" border="0" ><br />(<a href="http://amzn.to/lc3GqK">More customer reviews</a>)</span>As a songwriter who needs something that will allow me quickly to jot down song ideas and fragments, as well as completed songs, this unit is a little cumbersome. In order to create a song, you must do the following:<br />1. Turn on unit<br />2. Press "Menu" button<br />3. Scroll to "Song" menu item<br />4. Click a function button to select<br />5. Using the data wheel, scroll down to "Create"<br />6. Click a function button to select<br />7. Use data wheel to enter name of song one laborious letter at a time (optional step: you can forgo naming a song and it will be named "Song023" etc.)<br />8. Click "Home" button<br />9. Click "Rec" buttons for tracks 1 and 2 (assuming you want to record in stereo).<br />10. Click the record transport and play transport buttons together, to start the recording process (I'm assuming you have already set the input levels and want to use the built-in mics)<br />11. Click the stop transport button when you are done recording your song<br />12. Repeat steps 9-11 if you wish to overdub another voice or instrument on tracks 3 and/or 4.<br />13. Click "Menu" button, then "Play" to listen to playback<br />14. Click stop button at end of song<br />15. Click "In/Out" button<br />16. Click function key "Out" to set the out point<br />17. Click "Rec Mode" button<br />18. Using data wheel, scroll down to "Master Rec"<br />19. Click function key to select<br />20. Click the record transport and play transport buttons together, to start the recording process for the "master" track (this is simply a stereo mixdown of the four tracks)<br />21. Click "Rec Mode" button<br />22. Using data wheel, scroll up to "Multi Track"<br />23. Click function key to select<br />24. Click "Menu" button<br />25. Scroll using data wheel to "Wave"<br />26. Click function key to select<br />27. Scroll down to "Export Master"<br />28. Click function key to select<br />29. Use data wheel to enter name of song one letter at a time (optional step: you can forgo naming a song and it will be named "Song023" etc.)<br />30. Click function key to execute exporting of the master stereo tracks to the FAT partition of the SD card within the unit.<br />31. Attach unit to your computer via the supplied USB cable<br />32. Open folder to view the files on the Tascam<br />33. Click the "Wave" folder to find the master tracks you just created.<br />34. Go to a file conversion program to convert the ".wav" file to an ".mp3" file, so you can email it to your friends, etc.<br />Whew! Not exactly a quick, friendly, intuitive process! <br />What you want is a two-click process to start recording (as on my old mini-disk recorder), and then be able to connect to a computer to copy the file and convert. There are an awful lot of extra steps involved, but of course you are talking about four tracks, not just stereo, so there's just no getting around the necessity of the mix-down/mastering. What is a little odd and annoying are those extra steps to export the master to the FAT partition of the Tascam SD card (steps 27-30, above).<br />Also, since each song file must be loaded before you can listen to it, there is no way to play songs one after the other unattended, or zip quickly between songs like you can do on an iPod or CD player, to audition which is which (thus naming them is critical). <br />Anyway, a word to the wise if you want something quick and easy. You pay for the ability to make a multi-track recording. On the other hand, if you want something with great quality recording sound, ample storage (a 16 GB SDHC card gives you 1300 track minutes in the 8 GB partition you can create (the largest possible), very nice and senstive built-in stereo mics,<br />and something you can use to create an excellent mini-demo, then this will definitely do the trick.<br />TIP: Purchase a PSP-100 power adaptor. It is made for the Sony Playstation and is identical to the more costly PS-P520 Tascam says you have to buy (i.e., 5V, 2A, correct plug and polarity). I paid $5 for mine, not $30!<br /><br /><a href="http://amzn.to/lc3GqK"><strong>Click Here</strong></a> to see more reviews about: <a href="http://amzn.to/lc3GqK">Tascam DP-004 Pocketstudio Digital Recorder</a><br /><br /><br />Smaller than a paperback book, the 4-track Tascam DP-004 Pocketstudio digital recorder is simple enough for students, songwriters and musicians who want to keep their recording process simple and creative.<br /> <br />Offering four tracks of CD-quality digital recording, the DP-004 can record two sources at once to the included 1 GB Secure Digital (SD) memory card. A built-in stereo condenser microphone makes it simple to record anywhere you go, perfect for concerts, rehearsals and songwriting inspirations. A pair of 1/4-inch jacks on the rear panel allow you to connect your own microphones or sources--you can even switch the inputs to guitar level for recording.<br /> <br />You can build up your arrangement until you've filled up all four tracks, and the Bounce feature allows you to consolidate tracks and make room for more overdub layers. Once you set levels and pan, record your mix onto a dedicated stereo master track. You're able to transfer your tracks and mixes to a computer over USB for CD burning and sharing online.<br /><br />Key FeaturesConnections:<br />Two 1/4-inch unbalanced mic/line inputs<br />Switchable guitar input <br />Headphone/Line output <br />USB 2.0 connector<br /> Recording: <br />Four-track digital multi-track recording <br />CD-quality 44.1kHz/16-bit WAV recording <br />Records to SD Card media (1 GB card included) <br />Repeat, Record undo <br />Dedicated stereo mixdown track <br /> <br />Physical: <br />Powered through AA Batteries or optional PS-P520 power adapter <br />Battery life: About 8 hours recording, about 8.5 hours playback (alkaline batteries) <br />Dimensions: 6.1 x 1.3 x 4.2 inches (WxHxD) <br />Weight: 2.8 ounces <br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://amzn.to/lc3GqK"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4719472627_e8bd8168dc_m.jpg" alt="Buy Now" border="0"></a><span style="font-size:1.1em;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:3px;color:#990000;">Get 43% OFF</span></p><p><a href="http://amzn.to/lc3GqK"><strong>Click here for more information about Tascam DP-004 Pocketstudio Digital Recorder</strong></a></p>Kathy M. Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184985035577811231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540419701917715865.post-38252920990297138242012-12-01T06:57:00.000-05:002012-12-01T06:57:01.072-05:00Ahead Grip Tape Review<span style="float:left; padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/mHgADA"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/516cTEiDz8L._AA160_.jpg" alt="Ahead Grip Tape" border="0"></a><br /><strong>Average Reviews:</strong><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/4844449927_4ab1e44e38_m.jpg" border="0" ><br />(<a href="http://amzn.to/mHgADA">More customer reviews</a>)</span>just recieved this product and let me tell you, have fun putting it on. i have no idea how to do it and the instructions are useless. they dont tell you which end to start with or how to secure it when youre done. the wide end that it looks like you SHOULD start with has no way to secure it when you start to wrap it. the kit comes with two skinny stickers that say ahead so i used them to "tape" the end to the stick and there is an adhesive spot on the other end which holds it when done. maybe ahead should produse "grippy" handled sticks. i bought the metallica aluminum sticks which are awesome but i kept throwing them. very slippery. ahead should make sticks like that with tape type surface as part of the stick. otherwise the only time i ever drop one now is when my hands get too tired. then its time to take a break. definately recommend<br /><br /><a href="http://amzn.to/mHgADA"><strong>Click Here</strong></a> to see more reviews about: <a href="http://amzn.to/mHgADA">Ahead Grip Tape</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://amzn.to/mHgADA"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4719472627_e8bd8168dc_m.jpg" alt="Buy Now" border="0"></a></p><p><a href="http://amzn.to/mHgADA"><strong>Click here for more information about Ahead Grip Tape</strong></a></p>Kathy M. Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184985035577811231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540419701917715865.post-22310769155949183062012-12-01T03:18:00.000-05:002012-12-01T03:18:00.777-05:00Evans G Plus Coated Drumhead, 13 Inch Review<span style="float:left; padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/igSBWs"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41IMzhPflEL._AA160_.jpg" alt="Evans G Plus Coated Drumhead, 13 Inch" border="0"></a><br /><strong>Average Reviews:</strong><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/4845067922_fe937db46e_m.jpg" border="0" ><br />(<a href="http://amzn.to/igSBWs">More customer reviews</a>)</span>Needed to replace the cheap heads that came with the set, and these are an inexpensive solution. Good sound, and I hope they last longer than the originals. My son does like to hit them hard. So far, so good.<br /><br /><a href="http://amzn.to/igSBWs"><strong>Click Here</strong></a> to see more reviews about: <a href="http://amzn.to/igSBWs">Evans G Plus Coated Drumhead, 13 Inch</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://amzn.to/igSBWs"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4719472627_e8bd8168dc_m.jpg" alt="Buy Now" border="0"></a><span style="font-size:1.1em;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:3px;color:#990000;">Get 50% OFF</span></p><p><a href="http://amzn.to/igSBWs"><strong>Click here for more information about Evans G Plus Coated Drumhead, 13 Inch</strong></a></p>Kathy M. Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184985035577811231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540419701917715865.post-36746046996224182012-11-30T10:00:00.000-05:002012-11-30T10:00:11.136-05:00Sound Percussion Hickory Drumsticks - Pair Nylon 5A Review<span style="float:left; padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/iPI43W"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21GyLtEC8ZL._AA160_.jpg" alt="Sound Percussion Hickory Drumsticks - Pair Nylon 5A" border="0"></a><br /><strong>Average Reviews:</strong><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/4845067922_fe937db46e_m.jpg" border="0" ><br />(<a href="http://amzn.to/iPI43W">More customer reviews</a>)</span>I got a Sound Percussion drum set for Christmas (2006) and a pair of these drumsticks came with it and THEY ROCK! I have been using the same pair for over a year and they have not "died" yet! These sticks ROCK!<br /><br /><a href="http://amzn.to/iPI43W"><strong>Click Here</strong></a> to see more reviews about: <a href="http://amzn.to/iPI43W">Sound Percussion Hickory Drumsticks - Pair Nylon 5A</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://amzn.to/iPI43W"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4719472627_e8bd8168dc_m.jpg" alt="Buy Now" border="0"></a><span style="font-size:1.1em;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:3px;color:#990000;">Get 53% OFF</span></p><p><a href="http://amzn.to/iPI43W"><strong>Click here for more information about Sound Percussion Hickory Drumsticks - Pair Nylon 5A</strong></a></p>Kathy M. Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184985035577811231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540419701917715865.post-65122465894332844602012-11-30T07:52:00.000-05:002012-11-30T07:52:00.129-05:00GP55 Child Size Junior Drum Set with Seat, Sticks & Cymbals - Red Review<span style="float:left; padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/im5E8n"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51VnYgn93zL._AA160_.jpg" alt="GP55 Child Size Junior Drum Set with Seat, Sticks and Cymbals - Red" border="0"></a><br /><strong>Average Reviews:</strong><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/4845067922_fe937db46e_m.jpg" border="0" ><br />(<a href="http://amzn.to/im5E8n">More customer reviews</a>)</span>Me and my friends were going to start a band and all we had was a microphone, guitar, and a discovery junior drum set with one symbol, 3 drums, a stool, and 2 very small drum sticks. The drums were bad for band usage. They were small. After all, with a little practice, our band turned out pretty good. Then we went up stairs for a snack and when we came back one five year old kid turned the drum that was needed badly for harmony and rhythm into a piece of unnecessary crap. We tried everything; scotch (the tape and not the drink), duck tape, glue, but the little kid ruined the drum forever and ever. Our band was ruined because of one little five year old kid. Who said little doesn't make a difference. We ended up performing in front of some friends, but since the drums were held up by chairs the drums didn't really make a sound.After that we tried to fix the drums, again.We didn't. As i was pulling over some money to fix the drums, i got a letter from amazon showing the new GP55. I checked on-line and i saw that these drums would be the perfect thing. Would you rather pay to fix a horrible type of drum or would you buy a great drum that costs the exact same price as fixing the bad one. The answer is easy. For 174.95 $ I could buy lord and empire of all 174.95$ drums ever. when i bought it came in a great organized pile. i took it all out and started jamming. This was a great move for me and I hope you find this review great for yourselves and the drums as helpful as they were for me.<br /><br /><a href="http://amzn.to/im5E8n"><strong>Click Here</strong></a> to see more reviews about: <a href="http://amzn.to/im5E8n">GP55 Child Size Junior Drum Set with Seat, Sticks & Cymbals - Red</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://amzn.to/im5E8n"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4719472627_e8bd8168dc_m.jpg" alt="Buy Now" border="0"></a><span style="font-size:1.1em;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:3px;color:#990000;">Get 38% OFF</span></p><p><a href="http://amzn.to/im5E8n"><strong>Click here for more information about GP55 Child Size Junior Drum Set with Seat, Sticks & Cymbals - Red</strong></a></p>Kathy M. Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184985035577811231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540419701917715865.post-87458936741127474992012-11-30T05:04:00.000-05:002012-11-30T05:04:01.239-05:00Vater Percussion 1A Drumsticks, Wood Tip Review<span style="float:left; padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/k4dIgK"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/11vAwMFlXWL._AA160_.jpg" alt="Vater Percussion 1A Drumsticks, Wood Tip" border="0"></a><br /><strong>Average Reviews:</strong><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/4845067922_fe937db46e_m.jpg" border="0" ><br />(<a href="http://amzn.to/k4dIgK">More customer reviews</a>)</span>Sam Ash for the longest time has been a music retailer with an impeccable reputation for offering merchandise at unbeatable prices, accompanied by outstanding customer service. Any musician would be wise to patronize Sam Ash for all their music equipment needs!!! I value my relationship with Sam Ash and look forward to many more years of doing business with them. Thanks Sam Ash!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://amzn.to/k4dIgK"><strong>Click Here</strong></a> to see more reviews about: <a href="http://amzn.to/k4dIgK">Vater Percussion 1A Drumsticks, Wood Tip</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://amzn.to/k4dIgK"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4719472627_e8bd8168dc_m.jpg" alt="Buy Now" border="0"></a><span style="font-size:1.1em;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:3px;color:#990000;">Get 46% OFF</span></p><p><a href="http://amzn.to/k4dIgK"><strong>Click here for more information about Vater Percussion 1A Drumsticks, Wood Tip</strong></a></p>Kathy M. Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184985035577811231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540419701917715865.post-70980853508356553712012-11-30T04:02:00.000-05:002012-11-30T04:02:00.605-05:00Vater Stick Holder, Multi Pair Review<span style="float:left; padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/iQSijl"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31559LgboOL._AA160_.jpg" alt="Vater Stick Holder, Multi Pair" border="0"></a><br /><strong>Average Reviews:</strong><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/4845068202_952b887062_m.jpg" border="0" ><br />(<a href="http://amzn.to/iQSijl">More customer reviews</a>)</span>I just needed a stick holder for my electronic drumset. I only own 1 pair of sticks but from the looks of it the holder can probably hold up to about 3 pairs of sticks. It gets the job done for me and its cheap. So if you need a drum stick holder that can hold up to a maximum of 3 pairs of sticks, just get this one, the price is right.<br /><br /><a href="http://amzn.to/iQSijl"><strong>Click Here</strong></a> to see more reviews about: <a href="http://amzn.to/iQSijl">Vater Stick Holder, Multi Pair</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://amzn.to/iQSijl"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4719472627_e8bd8168dc_m.jpg" alt="Buy Now" border="0"></a><span style="font-size:1.1em;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:3px;color:#990000;">Get 39% OFF</span></p><p><a href="http://amzn.to/iQSijl"><strong>Click here for more information about Vater Stick Holder, Multi Pair</strong></a></p>Kathy M. Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184985035577811231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540419701917715865.post-79264790980490050732012-11-29T14:33:00.000-05:002012-11-29T14:33:00.747-05:00Meinl Kenny Aronoff Steelbell 8 small mouth hand hammer Review<span style="float:left; padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/jNUT7i"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51YT5W1SEeL._AA160_.jpg" alt="Meinl Kenny Aronoff Steelbell 8 small mouth hand hammer" border="0"></a><br /><strong>Average Reviews:</strong><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/4845067922_fe937db46e_m.jpg" border="0" ><br />(<a href="http://amzn.to/jNUT7i">More customer reviews</a>)</span>If you're looking for a big, loud cowbell to beat the crap out of, this is it. I picked this one up and and cuts through everything. It comes with two rubber squares to stick to the cowbell to protect it and to dampen the sound but it just doesn't cut it that way.<br />It sounds great, looks great and I'd receommend it for sure.<br /><br /><a href="http://amzn.to/jNUT7i"><strong>Click Here</strong></a> to see more reviews about: <a href="http://amzn.to/jNUT7i">Meinl Kenny Aronoff Steelbell 8 small mouth hand hammer</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://amzn.to/jNUT7i"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4719472627_e8bd8168dc_m.jpg" alt="Buy Now" border="0"></a></p><p><a href="http://amzn.to/jNUT7i"><strong>Click here for more information about Meinl Kenny Aronoff Steelbell 8 small mouth hand hammer</strong></a></p>Kathy M. Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184985035577811231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540419701917715865.post-65256664795915861042012-11-29T11:09:00.000-05:002012-11-29T11:09:00.915-05:00Tycoon Percussion 29 Series Siam Oak Cajon With Ebony Front Panel Review<span style="float:left; padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/jGmHkF"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51mfM8iCKAL._AA160_.jpg" alt="Tycoon Percussion 29 Series Siam Oak Cajon With Ebony Front Panel" border="0"></a><br /><strong>Average Reviews:</strong><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/4845068120_a9384aca29_m.jpg" border="0" ><br />(<a href="http://amzn.to/jGmHkF">More customer reviews</a>)</span>Tycoon Percussion 29 Series Siam Oak Cajon With Ebony Front Panel<br />I'm sorry to say, I did not like the sound. It was not easy to play and you could almost get the same effect from a 5 gallon bucket.<br /><br /><a href="http://amzn.to/jGmHkF"><strong>Click Here</strong></a> to see more reviews about: <a href="http://amzn.to/jGmHkF">Tycoon Percussion 29 Series Siam Oak Cajon With Ebony Front Panel</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://amzn.to/jGmHkF"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4719472627_e8bd8168dc_m.jpg" alt="Buy Now" border="0"></a></p><p><a href="http://amzn.to/jGmHkF"><strong>Click here for more information about Tycoon Percussion 29 Series Siam Oak Cajon With Ebony Front Panel</strong></a></p>Kathy M. Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184985035577811231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540419701917715865.post-18508631402295026232012-11-29T08:08:00.000-05:002012-11-29T08:08:00.362-05:00Vater Percussion Smitty Smith Power Fusion Review<span style="float:left; padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/lTmbVt"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21G2IVdj2lL._AA160_.jpg" alt="Vater Percussion Smitty Smith Power Fusion" border="0"></a><br /><strong>Average Reviews:</strong><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/4845067922_fe937db46e_m.jpg" border="0" ><br />(<a href="http://amzn.to/lTmbVt">More customer reviews</a>)</span>sup y'all, these sticks rock, i have a pair and have been usin' em for 4 months altho their kinda shabby now, they hit really hard, it's a bit longer than a usual drumstick and is somewhere between a 5b and 6a. Im gona be orderin another pair soon, this is the stick to buy.<br />*peace*<br />ps, vater rocks<br /><br /><a href="http://amzn.to/lTmbVt"><strong>Click Here</strong></a> to see more reviews about: <a href="http://amzn.to/lTmbVt">Vater Percussion Smitty Smith Power Fusion</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://amzn.to/lTmbVt"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4719472627_e8bd8168dc_m.jpg" alt="Buy Now" border="0"></a><span style="font-size:1.1em;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:3px;color:#990000;">Get 44% OFF</span></p><p><a href="http://amzn.to/lTmbVt"><strong>Click here for more information about Vater Percussion Smitty Smith Power Fusion</strong></a></p>Kathy M. Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184985035577811231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540419701917715865.post-84277363917382657402012-11-29T04:52:00.000-05:002012-11-29T04:52:00.704-05:00Evans EC Snare Batter Drumhead, 14 Inch Review<span style="float:left; padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/j0Gu8B"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41jgMXnXaoL._AA160_.jpg" alt="Evans EC Snare Batter Drumhead, 14 Inch" border="0"></a><br /><strong>Average Reviews:</strong><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/4844449927_4ab1e44e38_m.jpg" border="0" ><br />(<a href="http://amzn.to/j0Gu8B">More customer reviews</a>)</span>This product was promptly shipped to me. It was so easy to install and tune. I have been beating on this drumhead for about two weeks now and it still keeps it's tune.<br /><br /><a href="http://amzn.to/j0Gu8B"><strong>Click Here</strong></a> to see more reviews about: <a href="http://amzn.to/j0Gu8B">Evans EC Snare Batter Drumhead, 14 Inch</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://amzn.to/j0Gu8B"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4719472627_e8bd8168dc_m.jpg" alt="Buy Now" border="0"></a><span style="font-size:1.1em;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:3px;color:#990000;">Get 50% OFF</span></p><p><a href="http://amzn.to/j0Gu8B"><strong>Click here for more information about Evans EC Snare Batter Drumhead, 14 Inch</strong></a></p>Kathy M. Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184985035577811231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540419701917715865.post-47053955685340687552012-11-28T09:37:00.000-05:002012-11-28T09:37:01.099-05:00Zildjian 10-Inch ZHT China Splash Cymbal Review<span style="float:left; padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/iURa9J"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41NpxD-5n6L._AA160_.jpg" alt="Zildjian 10-Inch ZHT China Splash Cymbal" border="0"></a><br /><strong>Average Reviews:</strong><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/4845067922_fe937db46e_m.jpg" border="0" ><br />(<a href="http://amzn.to/iURa9J">More customer reviews</a>)</span>This cymbal is great for the price. It's great for accents. It's a little heavier than it looks and is very thick. It have a great splashy sound and is a great buy! 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Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184985035577811231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540419701917715865.post-72618664323918938422012-11-28T07:22:00.000-05:002012-11-28T07:22:00.692-05:00Vater Percussion Gospel 5B Wood Tip Review<span style="float:left; padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/ilrI86"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21kSdw7kBCL._AA160_.jpg" alt="Vater Percussion Gospel 5B Wood Tip" border="0"></a><br /><strong>Average Reviews:</strong><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/4844449853_7e0ed18b9a_m.jpg" border="0" ><br />(<a href="http://amzn.to/ilrI86">More customer reviews</a>)</span>I love Vater's drumsticks. In my opinion, based on thirty years of drums and percussion, they simply make the perfect drumstick.<br />What I love: 5B taper and weight. Round tips for great cymbal definition! Only 5B I can find with round tips! Sticks are balanced and matched - a hallmark of Vater quality. Also, they will last forever (longer than the Ahead aluminum sticks even).<br />What I despise: white paint. The paint chips off and gets everywhere. I have to clean my drums more often than normal due to paint chips being everywhere. It's so bad, I tossed two brand new pairs of these in the trash. The pair I used I tossed as well.<br />I'd love for Vater to offer these without the paint on them, that fault is so bad, I cannot overcome it. It you can deal with paint, then these are wonderful sticks with great balance, feel, weight, and definition on drums and cymbals.<br /><br /><a href="http://amzn.to/ilrI86"><strong>Click Here</strong></a> to see more reviews about: <a href="http://amzn.to/ilrI86">Vater Percussion Gospel 5B Wood Tip</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://amzn.to/ilrI86"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4719472627_e8bd8168dc_m.jpg" alt="Buy Now" border="0"></a><span style="font-size:1.1em;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:3px;color:#990000;">Get 16% OFF</span></p><p><a href="http://amzn.to/ilrI86"><strong>Click here for more information about Vater Percussion Gospel 5B Wood Tip</strong></a></p>Kathy M. Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184985035577811231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540419701917715865.post-36484696222857251112012-11-28T06:20:00.000-05:002012-11-28T06:20:01.202-05:0015" Authentic Handmade African Talking Drum - Traditional African
Musical Instrument Review<span style="float:left; padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/l4kUz7"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21aObBDYrKL._AA160_.jpg" alt="15 Authentic Handmade African Talking Drum - Traditional African Musical Instrument" border="0"></a><br /><strong>Average Reviews:</strong><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/4845067922_fe937db46e_m.jpg" border="0" ><br />(<a href="http://amzn.to/l4kUz7">More customer reviews</a>)</span>I got this for a higher price from a different seller than the one currently advertised, but am very satisfied with the drum. It arrived well packed in bubble wrap and in good condition, except for a loosened knot which was easy enough to fix. This is a great drum to have fun with since one single instrument can produce so many different pitches instantly with just a squeeze of an arm. It will be a good classroom prop if we happen to discuss African tone languages and talking drums in phonetics class; it could also be used to illustrate how taut vocal folds produce a higher pitch and relaxed ones a lower pitch. Demonstrations of how to play the drum can be found on YouTube. Recommended.<br /><br /><a href="http://amzn.to/l4kUz7"><strong>Click Here</strong></a> to see more reviews about: <a href="http://amzn.to/l4kUz7">15" Authentic Handmade African Talking Drum - Traditional African Musical Instrument</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://amzn.to/l4kUz7"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4719472627_e8bd8168dc_m.jpg" alt="Buy Now" border="0"></a></p><p><a href="http://amzn.to/l4kUz7"><strong>Click here for more information about 15" Authentic Handmade African Talking Drum - Traditional African Musical Instrument</strong></a></p>Kathy M. Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184985035577811231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540419701917715865.post-56287530453975122702012-11-28T03:25:00.000-05:002012-11-28T03:25:00.953-05:00Sabian Cymbal Bag Standard Review<span style="float:left; padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/iLDj9S"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41eqEcStd8L._AA160_.jpg" alt="Sabian Cymbal Bag Standard" border="0"></a><br /><strong>Average Reviews:</strong><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/4845067922_fe937db46e_m.jpg" border="0" ><br />(<a href="http://amzn.to/iLDj9S">More customer reviews</a>)</span>A nice, padded cymbal bag, with internal separators coming handy when you have multiple cymbals (up to 6 pieces of metal).<br />There's also a nice outer pocket for sticks / the metronome, and finally, you can decide if you want to carry it on your shoulder or as a packpack.<br /><br /><a href="http://amzn.to/iLDj9S"><strong>Click Here</strong></a> to see more reviews about: <a href="http://amzn.to/iLDj9S">Sabian Cymbal Bag Standard</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://amzn.to/iLDj9S"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4719472627_e8bd8168dc_m.jpg" alt="Buy Now" border="0"></a><span style="font-size:1.1em;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:3px;color:#990000;">Get 35% OFF</span></p><p><a href="http://amzn.to/iLDj9S"><strong>Click here for more information about Sabian Cymbal Bag Standard</strong></a></p>Kathy M. Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184985035577811231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540419701917715865.post-39336049234437645562012-11-27T13:05:00.000-05:002012-11-27T13:05:00.648-05:00Uncle Mafufo doumbek video Review<span style="float:left; padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/kWdBdV"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41P3VrSqKjL._AA160_.jpg" alt="Uncle Mafufo doumbek video" border="0"></a><br /><strong>Average Reviews:</strong><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/4844449927_4ab1e44e38_m.jpg" border="0" ><br />(<a href="http://amzn.to/kWdBdV">More customer reviews</a>)</span>My overall impression is that the DVD is the only instructional that I have seen that teaches technique in a way that a beginner will find useful. It's the only one that goes to explain about having a good seating position so the drum rolls back into you so it's stable. Also shows different ways to do the same technique and encourages the viewer to try out different ways. As well the way that the rhythms are taught is very good.<br />I saw this DVD in the local shop in Sydney and bought it out of curiousity. I had resisted buying it on the internet because his website gave me the impression he was arrogant. But upon watching the DVD he presents as quite a friendly and personable guy. Also provides some interesting insights into how rhythms are structured.<br /><br /><a href="http://amzn.to/kWdBdV"><strong>Click Here</strong></a> to see more reviews about: <a href="http://amzn.to/kWdBdV">Uncle Mafufo doumbek video</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://amzn.to/kWdBdV"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4719472627_e8bd8168dc_m.jpg" alt="Buy Now" border="0"></a></p><p><a href="http://amzn.to/kWdBdV"><strong>Click here for more information about Uncle Mafufo doumbek video</strong></a></p>Kathy M. Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184985035577811231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540419701917715865.post-57329118078626594052012-11-27T11:05:00.000-05:002012-11-27T11:05:00.612-05:00Trinity College TB-6 Bodhran with Oak Rim Review<span style="float:left; padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/mDUFvk"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41K5ZTy8GcL._AA160_.jpg" alt="Trinity College TB-6 Bodhran with Oak Rim" border="0"></a><br /><strong>Average Reviews:</strong><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/4845067922_fe937db46e_m.jpg" border="0" ><br />(<a href="http://amzn.to/mDUFvk">More customer reviews</a>)</span>This is a wonderful instrument. Oak is pretty plain, clear varnish. Pronounced Bo'Ron, it's an effective goat skinned drum made in Pakistan. It has a single bar in the back, few drums these days even put them in as they are not necessary to playing. Tipper is nice. I got two of these due to slow shipping and an approaching birthday. Both came from the same importer, laugh's on me. That's okay, we had another drummer in the family. Clue: If you try to cancel an order with Amazon and you are not sure it did, it didn't. Love the bo rons. Saga includes the Oklahoma Guarantee with every drum: If your drum breaks in half, you own both halves or something like that. It's in the package.<br /><br /><a href="http://amzn.to/mDUFvk"><strong>Click Here</strong></a> to see more reviews about: <a href="http://amzn.to/mDUFvk">Trinity College TB-6 Bodhran with Oak Rim</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://amzn.to/mDUFvk"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4719472627_e8bd8168dc_m.jpg" alt="Buy Now" border="0"></a><span style="font-size:1.1em;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:3px;color:#990000;">Get 33% OFF</span></p><p><a href="http://amzn.to/mDUFvk"><strong>Click here for more information about Trinity College TB-6 Bodhran with Oak Rim</strong></a></p>Kathy M. Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184985035577811231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540419701917715865.post-73802875684628812772012-11-27T07:38:00.000-05:002012-11-27T07:38:00.885-05:00Pearl M1060102 Maple Popcorn Snare Drum, 10-inchx6-inch, 6 ply, Natural
Maple Review<span style="float:left; padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/kGjQoR"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51lT1Z+T6FL._AA160_.jpg" alt="Pearl M1060102 Maple Popcorn Snare Drum, 10-inchx6-inch, 6 ply, Natural Maple" border="0"></a><br /><strong>Average Reviews:</strong><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/4845067922_fe937db46e_m.jpg" border="0" ><br />(<a href="http://amzn.to/kGjQoR">More customer reviews</a>)</span>This was a present for my son and was shipped directly to him, but it arrived in perfect condition and he is extremely happy!<br /><br /><a href="http://amzn.to/kGjQoR"><strong>Click Here</strong></a> to see more reviews about: <a href="http://amzn.to/kGjQoR">Pearl M1060102 Maple Popcorn Snare Drum, 10-inchx6-inch, 6 ply, Natural Maple</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://amzn.to/kGjQoR"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4719472627_e8bd8168dc_m.jpg" alt="Buy Now" border="0"></a><span style="font-size:1.1em;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:3px;color:#990000;">Get 65% OFF</span></p><p><a href="http://amzn.to/kGjQoR"><strong>Click here for more information about Pearl M1060102 Maple Popcorn Snare Drum, 10-inchx6-inch, 6 ply, Natural Maple</strong></a></p>Kathy M. Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184985035577811231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540419701917715865.post-28042847853101007822012-11-27T04:52:00.000-05:002012-11-27T04:52:00.784-05:00Carbosticks, Carbon Fiber Drumsticks, 7ACTR, Light Weight, Red, Jazz &
Pop - 6 PAIRS Review<span style="float:left; padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/kX4SFL"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51GPJKfLm+L._AA160_.jpg" alt="Carbosticks, Carbon Fiber Drumsticks, 7ACTR, Light Weight, Red, Jazz and Pop - 6 PAIRS" border="0"></a><br /><strong>Average Reviews:</strong><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/4844449927_4ab1e44e38_m.jpg" border="0" ><br />(<a href="http://amzn.to/kX4SFL">More customer reviews</a>)</span>These stick are pretty polarizing: Either you love them or you hate them. I just retired a pair that I had played for over 100 4-hour shows (no exaggeration). Yes, they lost some of their rebound as I slowly wore them down but so do wood sticks. It is true that I had a pair where the tip broke off at the first gig, but that was ONCE and I've played through a few pairs of these now. So even if we looked at it from a very conservative standpoint, take the average amount of playing time I am getting out of a pair of Carbosticks, I would estimate it at 200 hours. Try that with wood. Just to put it in perspective, I am not a super heavy hitter but I am playing pop and rock for crowds of 100-300 bar/club patrons on a regular basis so I can't limp around either.<br />Pros:<br />Durability, ability to absorb or wick away sweat, nearly undetectable dust throw-off (as opposed to wood chips all over your gear).<br />Cons:<br />Price (though the deal I got on Amazon for multiple pairs was amazing), the occasional bad tip, rim shots definitely sound better with a good wood stick.<br />The only reason why I didn't give them 5 stars was that they don't really have a model with my favorite dimensions and the fact that I did snap the tip so quickly on that one stick.<br /><br /><a href="http://amzn.to/kX4SFL"><strong>Click Here</strong></a> to see more reviews about: <a href="http://amzn.to/kX4SFL">Carbosticks, Carbon Fiber Drumsticks, 7ACTR, Light Weight, Red, Jazz & Pop - 6 PAIRS</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://amzn.to/kX4SFL"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4719472627_e8bd8168dc_m.jpg" alt="Buy Now" border="0"></a><span style="font-size:1.1em;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:3px;color:#990000;">Get 79% OFF</span></p><p><a href="http://amzn.to/kX4SFL"><strong>Click here for more information about Carbosticks, Carbon Fiber Drumsticks, 7ACTR, Light Weight, Red, Jazz & Pop - 6 PAIRS</strong></a></p>Kathy M. Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184985035577811231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540419701917715865.post-45069087416453566742012-11-26T11:00:00.000-05:002012-11-26T11:00:07.519-05:00SKB ATA Large Stand Case (48 x 16-1/4 x 13) with Wheels & Straps, TSA
Latches, Over-molded Handle Review<span style="float:left; padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/l0VJzF"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31OvXFL9ViL._AA160_.jpg" alt="SKB ATA Large Stand Case (48 x 16-1/4 x 13) with Wheels and Straps, TSA Latches, Over-molded Handle" border="0"></a><br /><strong>Average Reviews:</strong><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4084/4844449773_a8d15bdf22_m.jpg" border="0" ><br />(<a href="http://amzn.to/l0VJzF">More customer reviews</a>)</span>When I need to haul most of my stands on location, I load them all up, with other grip gear, into this large wheeled case. It isn't as stable as I would like, thin molded plastic tends to twist when the case, so the clasps sometimes take a bit of encouragement to close correctly. <br />The first time I shipped this FedEx Ground, it totally fell apart. The handles cracked and fell off, the bumpers fell apart, and most important one of the wheels completely came off...<br />I did send it back to SBK for warranty repair/replacement, and they are in the process of making good on it.<br />It's probably great for storage and light transportation, but be careful if you pack it too much, won't do well with heavy loads.<br /><br /><a href="http://amzn.to/l0VJzF"><strong>Click Here</strong></a> to see more reviews about: <a href="http://amzn.to/l0VJzF">SKB ATA Large Stand Case (48 x 16-1/4 x 13) with Wheels & Straps, TSA Latches, Over-molded Handle</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="http://amzn.to/l0VJzF"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4719472627_e8bd8168dc_m.jpg" alt="Buy Now" border="0"></a><span style="font-size:1.1em;font-weight:bold;vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:3px;color:#990000;">Get 34% OFF</span></p><p><a href="http://amzn.to/l0VJzF"><strong>Click here for more information about SKB ATA Large Stand Case (48 x 16-1/4 x 13) with Wheels & Straps, TSA Latches, Over-molded Handle</strong></a></p>Kathy M. Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184985035577811231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540419701917715865.post-7884726715101084632012-11-26T08:31:00.000-05:002012-11-26T08:31:00.375-05:00Vater Percussion Rock Nylon Tip Review<span style="float:left; padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/kjkL4z"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21qGlZPHMBL._AA160_.jpg" alt="Vater Percussion Rock Nylon Tip" border="0"></a><br /><strong>Average Reviews:</strong><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/4845067922_fe937db46e_m.jpg" border="0" ><br />(<a href="http://amzn.to/kjkL4z">More customer reviews</a>)</span>Great product, I bought the sticks for my son and he loves them. 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Reyeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16184985035577811231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540419701917715865.post-54874437940022580662012-11-26T05:37:00.000-05:002012-11-26T05:37:01.093-05:00Pacific Drums by DW HARDWARE PACK FOR Z5 5-PC DRUM KIT Review<span style="float:left; padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/mFVvWn"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41a10Io3WsL._AA160_.jpg" alt="Pacific Drums by DW HARDWARE PACK FOR Z5 5-PC DRUM KIT" border="0"></a><br /><strong>Average Reviews:</strong><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/4845068202_952b887062_m.jpg" border="0" ><br />(<a href="http://amzn.to/mFVvWn">More customer reviews</a>)</span>The products arrived in good time, good quality, and work great. 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Review<span style="float:left; padding-right:5px; padding-bottom:5px; padding-top:5px;"><a href="http://amzn.to/m9b2OA"><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41BspME914L._AA160_.jpg" alt="SKB Trap X1 Large Drum Hardware Case, with Internal Tray and Wheels" border="0"></a><br /><strong>Average Reviews:</strong><br /><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/4844449927_4ab1e44e38_m.jpg" border="0" ><br />(<a href="http://amzn.to/m9b2OA">More customer reviews</a>)</span>In general this is a quality case, works well enough for my purposes. I have a 5 piece kit, and all of the drum hardware, plus my seat and stick bag fit inside. Don't even have to break down my hi hat stand, which is nice. The internal tray is handy for auxiliary percussion storage. <br />However, I've used it for a few weeks, about 5 gigs, and already the rubber bumpers on the bottom of the case have broken off. Not a huge deal, but for this kind of cash I'd expect them to last longer. 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