Now Back In Stock The Fender Nohea Koa Tenor Ukulele

Fender Nohea Koa Tenor Ukulele

Fender® brings you the authentic sound of the Hawaiian Islands with its first-ever series of ukulele models. Ukuleles are enjoying renewed popularity, with exquisite sounds and designs that are a far cry from mere musical toys. Originally built by Portuguese immigrants to the Hawaiian Islands in the 1880’s, the small guitar-like instruments produced a lilting sound that instantly evoked the lush South Pacific atmosphere of their island homeland.

Fender’s three new tenor-style ukulele models offer finely crafted sound and construction; they too instantly evoke the sound and spirit of Hawaii. Each features the distinctive Fender Telecaster® guitar headstock shape, unique body shapes and bracing patterns designed exclusively for Fender and a Fender ukulele gig bag to get you started. This one is the Fender Ukulele Nohea. In Hawaiian, this name translates directly into the English lovely, which this model certainly is. Built of laminated koa (a native Hawaiian hardwood used by ancient Hawaiians to build dugout canoes), with a gloss finish and aged abalone acrylic binding. Strings: Aquila Nylagut® Tenor Wound C.

Height: 6.0

Length: 30.0

Volume: 1.563

Weight: 6.0

Strings: Aquila Nylagut® Tenor Wound C

Body Shape: Ukulele

Bracing: Scalloped Fan

Bridge: Rosewood with Bone Saddle

Neck Material: Mahogany

Number of Frets: 19

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Now Back In Stock The Sabian (HH) 11402 14 Inch Regular Medium-Top-Heavy-Bottom Hi-Hat Cymbals

Sabian (HH) 11402 14 Inch Regular Medium-Top-Heavy-Bottom Hi-Hat Cymbals

Sabian 14-inch Regular Medium-Top / Heavy-Bottom Hi-Hat Cymbals (pair), (HH) 11402

SPECS

Metal	B20
Pitch	Dark
Style	Vintage
Sound	Dark
Weight	Medium Top / Heavy Bottom

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Now Back In Stock The Fender CD60CE Natural Acoustic Guitar With Hardshell Case

Fender CD60CE Natural Acoustic Guitar With Hardshell Case

Model Name: CD-60CE, Natural

Model Number: 0961536221

Series: Classic Design

Color: Natural

Body Material: Laminated Spruce Top with Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides

Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane

Body Shape: Dreadnought Cutaway

Bracing: Scalloped X

Body Back: Laminated Nato

Body Sides: Laminated Nato

Body Top: Laminated Spruce

Neck Material: Nato

Neck Finish: Gloss

Scale Length: 25.3″ (643 mm)

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Number of Frets: 20

String Nut: Graph Tech® NuBone™

Nut Width: 1.69″ (42.9 mm)

Position Inlays: Dot

Truss Rods: Dual-Action

Controls: Built-In Chromatic Tuner, Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble

Special Electronics: Fishman® Isys III System with Active Onboard Preamp and Tuner

Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated Graph Tech® Nubone™ Saddle

Hardware Finish: Chrome

Tuning Machines: Die-Cast

Pickguard: 1-Ply Black

Strings: Fender® Dura-Tone® 880L (.012-.052 Gauge)

Unique Features: Dual Action Truss Rod, 3mm Dot Position Inlays, Black Pickguard, White Bridge Pins, and Crushed Acrylic Rosette

UPC 717669961763

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Now Back In Stock The Fender American Pro Stratocaster 3-Color Sunburst Rosewood Fingerboard With Hardshell Case

Fender American Pro Stratocaster 3-Color Sunburst Rosewood Fingerboard With Hardshell Case

Often copied, but never surpassed, the Stratocaster is arguably the world’s most-loved electric guitar. Electrifying the music world since its debut in 1954, its natural, versatile sound made the Stratocaster the benchmark for exceptional guitar tones. The American Professional Stratocaster isn’t a re-imagining of the classic design; it’s the authentic original model, evolved.

BODY

Body Material: Alder

Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane

Body Shape: Stratocaster®

NECK

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Finish: Satin Urethane Finish on Back of Neck with Gloss Urethane Headstock Fac

Neck Shape: Modern “Deep C”

Scale Length: 25.5″ (648 mm)

Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″ (241 mm)

Number of Frets: 22

Fret Size: Narrow Tall

Nut Material: Bone

Nut Width: 1.685″ (42.8 mm)

Position Inlays: White Dot

Truss Rod: Bi-Flex™

Truss Rod Nut: 1/8″ American Series

ELECTRONICS

Bridge Pickup: V-Mod Single-Coil Strat

Middle Pickup: V-Mod Single-Coil Strat

Neck Pickup: V-Mod Single-Coil Strat

Controls: Master Volume with Treble-Bleed, Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge and Middle Pickups) Switching 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup Configuration SSS

HARDWARE

Bridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles and Pop-In Tremolo Arm

Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome

Tuning Machines: Fender Standard Cast/Sealed Staggered

Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green

Control Knobs: Aged White Plastic

Switch Tip: Aged White

Neck Plate: 4-Bolt

MISCELLANEOUS

Strings Fender® USA, NPS, (.009-.042 Gauges)

ACCESSORIES

Case/Gig Bag Elite Molded Case Included Accessories Elite Molded Case

Part#: 0113010700

UPC 885978723744

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Now Back In Stock The Gretsch G2655T Streamliner Center Block Jr With Bigsby Walnut Stain

Gretsch G2655T Streamliner Center Block Jr With Bigsby Walnut Stain

The secret to the Streamliner’s sound is twofold; the Broad’Tron humbucking pickup and the spruce center block. Specifically designed by the expert engineers at Gretsch for the Streamliner, the high-output Broad’Tron pickup spawns robust lows, pristine highs and a throaty midrange for a unique tone that blends well with other instruments in a band context. A lightweight spruce center block runs the length of the body, reinforcing the top while eliminating undesired feedback for volume-friendly performance on modern stages. The Streamliner’s sonic power is harnessed and shaped by the traditional control layout; neck and bridge pickup volume controls, a master tone control, master volume control and three-way pickup switching. Add some shimmer and expression to your playing with the Bigsby®-licensed B50 vibrato tailpiece while the Adjusto-matic™ bridge with anchored base and synthetic bone nut grant astounding tuning stability and accurate, slip-free intonation. A fast-playing 12”-radius rosewood fingerboard with elegant pearloid block inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets sits atop the white-bound neck with a thin “U”-shaped profile; ideal for chord work or fiery riffing.

All the classic eye-catching style you’ve come to expect from Gretsch is here; vintage-style black control knobs, F Holes, elegant two-ply white and black body binding, slick-looking nickel hardware, single-ply black pickguard with Gretsch logo and arched laminated maple construction. Easy to play while rocking out thanks to its smaller body, G2655T Streamliner Center Block Junior Double Cutaway with Bigsby is a phenomenal instrument for the modern musician who wants to control the stage and the audience while standing out from the pack.

Model Name: G2655T Streamliner™ Center Block Jr. with Bigsby®, Broad’Tron™ Pickups, Walnut Stain

Model Number: 2800400517

Series: Gretsch® Streamliner Collection

Color: Walnut Stain

Build: Center Block Jr.

Cutaway: Double Cutaway

Body: Laminated Maple

Body Shape: Center Block Jr.

Bracing: Spruce Center-Block

Body Back: Arched Laminated Maple

Body Top: Arched Laminated Maple

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Finish: Gloss

Neck Shape: Thin “U”

Scale Length: 24.5″ (622 mm)

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius: 12″ (305 mm)

Number of Frets: 22

Nut: Synthetic Bone

Nut Width: 1.6875″ (43 mm)

Position Inlays: Pearloid Big Block

Neck Plate: NA

Bridge Pickup: Broad’Tron™

Neck Pickup: Broad’Tron™

Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume, Master Tone

Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup

Pickup Configuration: BT/BT

Bridge: Adjusto-Matic™

Tuning Machines: Die-Cast, Nickel

Pickguard: 1-Ply Black

Control Knobs: Gold Vintage-Style

Orientation: Right-Hand

UPC 885978635092

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Pro Music Has Extended Holiday Hours

Pro Music Has Extended Holiday Hours

The Pro Music retail store has extended holiday hours until Christmas for your shopping convenience.

Monday 10am – 7pm

Tuesday 10am – 7pm

Wednesday 10am – 7pm

Thursday 10am – 7pm

Friday 10am – 7pm

Saturday 10am – 7pm

Sunday 12pm – 5pm

Closing at 5pm Christmas Eve.

Happy Holidays!!

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Now Back In Stock The Gretsch G2622 Streamliner Center Block V-Stoptail Walnut Stain

Gretsch G2622 Streamliner Center Block V-Stoptail Walnut Stain

The secret to the Streamliner’s sound is twofold; the Broad’Tron humbucking pickup and the spruce center block. Specifically designed by the expert engineers at Gretsch for the Streamliner, the high-output Broad’Tron pickup spawns robust lows, pristine highs and a throaty midrange for a unique tone that blends well with other instruments in a band context. A lightweight spruce center block runs the length of the body, reinforcing the top while eliminating undesired feedback for volume-friendly performance on rocking stages. The Streamliner’s sonic power is harnessed and shaped by the traditional control layout—neck and bridge pickup volume controls, a master tone control, master volume control and three-way pickup switching. A fast-playing 12”-radius rosewood fingerboard with elegant pearloid block inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets sits atop the white-bound neck with a thin “U”-shaped profile; ideal for chord work or fiery riffing. Enjoy rock-solid tuning stability courtesy of the stylish Gretsch “V” stoptail tailpiece, Adjusto-matic™ bridge with an anchored base and synthetic bone nut.

All the classic eye-catching style you’ve come to expect from Gretsch is here—vintage-style gold control knobs, F Holes, elegant two-ply white and black body binding, slick-looking nickel hardware, single-ply black pickguard with Gretsch logo and arched laminated maple construction. Nearly impossible to put down once you pick it up and start playing, G2622 Streamliner Center Block Double Cutaway has the updated sound and classic style that has earned Gretsch accolades since the dawn of rock ‘n’ roll.

Model Name:   G2622 Streamliner™ Center Block with V-Stoptail, Broad’Tron™ Pickups, Walnut Stain

Model Number:   2800200517

Series:   Gretsch® Streamliner Collection

Color:   Walnut Stain

Build:   Center Block

Cutaway:   Double Cutaway

Body:   Laminated Maple

Body Shape:   Streamliner Center Block

Bracing:   Spruce Center-Block

Body Top:   Laminated Maple

Neck Material:   Maple

Neck Finish:   Gloss

Scale Length:   24.75 inches (628 mm)

Fingerboard:   Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius:   12 inches (305 mm)

Number of Frets:   22

Nut:   Synthetic Bone

Nut Width:   1.6875 inches (43 mm)

Position Inlays:   Pearloid Blocks

Neck Plate:   NA

Bridge Pickup:   Broad’Tron™

Neck Pickup:   Broad’Tron™

Controls:   Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume, Master Tone

Pickup Switching:   3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup

Pickup Configuration:   BT/BT

Bridge:   Adjusto-Matic™

Tuning Machines:   Die-Cast, Nickel

Pickguard:   1-Ply Black

Control Knobs:   Gold Vintage-Style

Orientation:   Right-Hand

UPC 885978635078

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Now Back In Stock The Jackson JS32-7Q Dinky Tobacco Burst 7 String

Jackson JS32-7Q Dinky Tobacco Burst 7 String

GENERAL

Model Name: JS Series Dinky™ JS32-7Q, Rosewood Fingerboard, Tobacco Burst

Model Number: 2910112590

Series: JS

Color: Tobacco Burst

BODY

Body Shape: Dinky™

Body Material: Mahogany

Body Finish: Gloss Poly

NECK

Neck Material: 3-Piece Bolt-On Maple with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint

Neck Shape: 3rd Fret: 0.790″, 12th Fret: 0.850″

Neck Binding: White

Scale Length: 26.5″ (673 mm)

Fingerboard Radius: 12″ to 16″ Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)

Number of Frets: 24

Fret Size: Jumbo

String Nut: Plastic

Nut Width: 1.875″ (47.6 mm)

Neck Plate: 4-Bolt

Neck Finish: Satin

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Position Inlays: Alumiloid Piranha

ELECTRONICS

Bridge Pickup: Jackson® High Output 7 String Humbucking

Neck Pickup: Jackson® High Output 7-String Humbucking

Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup

Pickup Configuration: HH

HARDWARE

Bridge: Jackson® HT7 7-String Hardtail with Strings-Through-Body

Tuning Machines: Jackson® Sealed Die-Cast

Orientation: Right-Hand

Pickguard: None

Control Knobs: Black Dome Style

MISCELLANEOUS

Strings: NPS, Gauges: .009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042, .052

Unique Features: Arched Top, Recessed Neck Attachments Ferrules (No Neck Plate)

UPC 885978598861

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Now Back In Stock The Jackson JS3V Quilted Maple Transparent Black Concert Bass

Jackson JS3V Quilted Maple Transparent Black Concert Bass

GENERAL

Model Name: JS Series Concert™ Bass JS3VQM, Rosewood Fingerboard, Transparent Black

Model Number: 2919020585

Series: JS

Color: Transparent Black

BODY

Body Shape: Concert™ Bass

Body Material: Basswood with Quilt Maple Top

Body Finish: Gloss Polyester

NECK

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Shape: 3rd Fret: 0.800″, 12th Fret: 0.875″

Neck Binding: White

Scale Length: 35″ (889 mm)

Fingerboard Radius: 12″ to 16″ Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)

Number of Frets: 24

Fret Size: Jumbo

String Nut: Black Plastic

Nut Width: 1.75″ (44.45 mm)

Neck Plate: Jackson®

Neck Finish: Hand-Rubbed Oil

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Position Inlays: Pearloid Sharkfin

ELECTRONICS

Bridge Pickup: Jackson® High Output Humbucking Bass

Neck Pickup: Jackson® High Output Humbucking Bass

Controls: Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble

Pickup Switching: None

Pickup Configuration: HH

HARDWARE

Bridge: Jackson® High Mass

Tuning Machines: Jackson® Sealed Die-Cast

Orientation: Right-Hand

Pickguard: None

Control Knobs: Metal Dome

MISCELLANEOUS

Strings: NPS, Gauges .045-.105

Unique Features: Ivoroid Bound Fingerboard, Tilt-Back 5-In-Line Matching Painted Headstock, Black Truss Rod Cover, Side-Mounted Output Jack, Black Plastic Nut

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Pro Music Holiday Sale!

Pro Music Holiday Sale!

Stop By And Save Today!

Pro Music is having a Holiday Sale on select items at our retail store located at 300 Front St. Fairbanks, Alaska. Please stop by or call 456-1994 for more information.

Now Back In Stock The Jackson JS32T Kelly Satin Black

Jackson JS32T Kelly Satin Black

GENERAL

Model Name: JS32T Kelly™, Rosewood Fingerboard, Satin Black

Model Number: 2910123568

Series: JS

Color: Satin Black

BODY

Body Material: Basswood

Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane

Body Shape: Kelly™

NECK

Neck Material: 1-Piece Bolt-On Maple Speed Neck with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint

Neck Finish: Satin

Neck Shape: Speed Neck

Neck Binding: White

Scale Length: 25.5″ (648 mm)

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius: 12″ to 16″ Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)

Number of Frets: 24

Fret Size: Jumbo

String Nut: Plastic

Nut Width: 1.6875″ (42.8 mm)

Position Inlays: Pearloid Sharkfin

Head Stock Binding: White

Headstock: Jackson® Pointed 6-In-Line

Neck Plate: Jackson®

ELECTRONICS

Bridge Pickup: Jackson® High Output Humbucking

Neck Pickup: Jackson® High Output Humbucking

Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup

Pickup Configuration: HH

HARDWARE

Bridge: Jackson® Compensated and Adjustable Strings-Through-Body

Hardware Finish: Black

Tuning Machines: Jackson® Sealed Die-Cast

Control Knobs: Dome Style

MISCELLANEOUS

Strings: NPS, .009-.042 Gauges

Unique Features: White Binding on Neck and Headstock, Black Hardware and “Zebra” Style Pickup Covers

UPC 885978335572

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Now Back In Stock The Fender MC-1 Nylon String 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar With Gig Bag

Fender MC-1 Nylon String 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar With Gig Bag

BODY

BODY BACK: Laminated Sapele

BODY SIDES: Laminated Sapele

BODY TOP: Laminated Agathis

BODY FINISH: Satin Polyurethane

BODY SHAPE: Classical

BRACING: X Bracing

ROSETTE: Wood Mosaic

NECK

NECK MATERIAL: Nato

NECK FINISH: Satin

NECK SHAPE: “C” Shape

SCALE LENGTH: 23.3″ (592 mm)

FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Rosewood

FINGERBOARD RADIUS: 11.81″ (300 mm)

NUMBER OF FRETS: 18

NUT MATERIAL: Synthetic Bone

NUT WIDTH: 1.69″ (42.9 mm)

POSITION INLAYS: Pearloid Dot

TRUSS ROD: Dual-Action

HARDWARE

BRIDGE: Rosewood with Compensated Saddle

HARDWARE FINISH: Chrome

TUNING MACHINES: Open-Gear with Pearloid Buttons

PICKGUARD: None

MISCELLANEOUS

STRINGS: Fender® Nylon Classical Tie-End (.028-.043 Gauges)

OTHER FEATURES: Upgraded sapele sides and back, upgraded machine heads, dot inlays, compensated saddle and Fender® screened headstock logo

ACCESSORIES

CASE/GIG BAG: Gig Bag

Part#: 0963000021

UPC 885978033843

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Now Back In Stock The Fender Acoustasonic 150 Combo Amp

Fender Acoustasonic 150 Combo Amp

The Acoustasonic 150 packs full acoustic resonance and crystal clarity into a lightweight (only 22.5 lbs.) amp with a new ultra-efficient 150-watt (2×75) stereo power amp, dual 8 inch foam-surround low-frequency drivers and high-frequency tweeter. Its new Voicing control lets any guitar simulate the tonality of parlor, dreadnought and jumbo acoustics, or Voicing can be turned off for pure amp output response. For acoustic players who double on electric guitar, the Voicing control also has Blackface, tweed and British amp settings, which makes a second amp just for electric guitar unnecessary.

Other features include instrument and microphone channels with independent EQ and effects controls; new feedback elimination control with on/off switch for each channel; patented String Dynamics™ control that tames harsh treble notes; effects including reverb, delay, chorus, Vibratone, and more; XLR line out with level control and ground lift; stereo effects loop; USB connector for digital recording output (and possible future firmware updates); strong five-ply plywood construction and optional two-button effects select footswitch.

Model Name: Acoustasonic™ 150 Combo

Series: Acoustasonic™

Amplifier Type: Digital

Part # : 231-3600-000

Wattage: 150 Watts

Effects Loop: Stereo Effects Loop

Inputs: Two (1/4in. Instrument and 1/4in. Instrument / XLR Microphone) with Phantom Power

Line Out: Balanced Line Out with Ground Lift and Level Control

Channels: Two (Instrument and MIC / INST)

Power Handling: 150 Watts, Stereo (75 Watts Per Channel)

Horn/Tweeter: One Piezo Horn

Controls: 1/4in. Channel: Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass, Voicing Select, String Dynamics, FX Select, FX Level. Microphone Channel: Volume, Treble, Bass, Voicing Select, FX Select, FX Level

Cabinet Material: Strong, Lightweight 5-Ply Plywood Construction

Front Panel: Brown

Cover/Grill Cloth: Brown Textured Vinyl Covering with Black Grille Cloth

Amplifier Length: 10.125in. (25.7 cm)

Amplifier Width: 22.37in. (56.81 cm)

Amplifier Height: 16in. (40.64 cm)

Amplifier Weight: 22.5 lbs. (10.2 kg)

Effects: Vibratone, Chorus, Reverb Chorus, Chorus Delay, Delay, Reverb Delay, Plate, Room, Hall

Speaker: Two 8in. Foam-Surround Low-Frequency Drivers

Unique Features: Tilt Back Legs, Lightweight 5-ply plywood construction; Voicing control with Dreadnought, Parlor, and Jumbo selections, as well as Tweed, Blackface, and British amp models for use with electric guitar

Footswitch: Optional 2-Button FX Select Footswitch Available, P/N 0064673000

Knobs: Radio Knobs

UPC 717669998516

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Christmas is coming! Choosing the perfect guitar can set a future musician up for success! Choosing Your First Guitar

Choosing Your First Guitar

You’ve decided to buy your first guitar, or perhaps you are buying one for someone else, and you have no clue where to begin.  With the right information you can get an instrument that will make learning the most enjoyable experience possible.

AFFORDABILITY VS. PLAYABILITY

Price is often a major issue when looking for a first guitar.  What if you don’t stick with it? Will the guitar turn into a dust collector?  Due to these worries many people look for either used guitars or the most inexpensive new guitar possible.  Great deals can often be found on used guitars and most shops carry guitars that are very easy on the wallet.  Unfortunately the low cost of many of these options may be the only positive, you may in fact be making things much more difficult for the future guitar player.  Let us explain:

Used Guitars – You can find a great deal on a used guitar if you’re lucky and know what to look for. The catch is exactly that, you have to know what you are looking at.  Small issues with the neck, or action (Action is the distance of the strings from the frets beneath them) on a guitar can make it very difficult to play, cause the guitar to play out of tune, cost money to repair or even make the guitar completely unplayable.  Since many of the issues are hard to see to the untrained eye, it is hard to teach the inexperienced what to look for.  If you know a trustworthy guitar player, more experienced than yourself,  it would be a good idea to have them check out any used instrument you consider purchasing.  It is strongly recommended against buying a guitar with no strings, or missing parts,  since some problems cannot be seen unless the guitar is set up to play.

Budget  Guitars – Various inexpensive guitars can be purchased at your local store and even from the occasional infomercial on television.  Many of these guitars are built to look very much like a guitar, but are constructed with low price in mind and very little thought towards playability. Sometimes with some work from a good guitar tech, these guitars can be made to play decently. Make sure things like action, intonation and truss rod adjustment, which are very crucial for a guitar to play right, are adjusted correctly.  Depending on the price of repairs and setup at your local store it may be worth it to spend a little extra on a guitar that is properly built. There are many manufacturers that make a decent beginner guitar.  Make sure that the guitar has been set up, not all shops will give an entry level guitar the attention that they need. Inexpensive guitars often require the most adjustment to play properly.  If the store won’t set it up for free make sure you know how much the charge of set up will be.  Any good guitar shop should set up the guitars they sell, especially entry level guitars!   Encouraging people to play can only help the industry grow!

ACOUSTIC VS. ELECTRIC

Usually we recommend beginning with acoustic guitar.  More focus can be given to learning the fundamentals of playing, rather than messing with all of the knobs and switches you find on an electric guitar and amplifier.  The thicker strings and higher action on an acoustic, although difficult to press in the beginning, will help build finger strength and callus more quickly.  Starting out with the thinner strings and low action of an electric guitar may also cause difficulty when attempting to switch to an acoustic in the future.  If light gauge acoustic strings (the size usually found on a new guitar) are just too thick for you to play, extra light or silk and steel strings can used.  We commonly start small children off with silk and steels, make a switch to extra light, and then finally to light gauge strings as their hands gain the strength.

On the other hand do not forget about the excitement factor of the electric guitar, some folks may just be more interested in the electric guitar.  If that interest translates into playing guitar longer or more often, it will make a difference in learning how to play the instrument.  Being amplified can also help you hear your mistakes, unless drenched in distortion, forcing you to pay more attention.  Plus the joy of hitting a nice distorted power chord for the first time is an experience that all should enjoy!

Check out the Fender DG-8S now.

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Now Back In Stock The Fender Squier Affinity Mini Black, Rosewood Fingerboard

Fender Squier Affinity Mini Black, Rosewood Fingerboard

Model Name: Mini, Rosewood Fingerboard, Black

Model Number: 0310101506

Series: Affinity

Color: Black

Body Material: Laminated Hardwood

Body Finish: Polyurethane

Body Shape: Stratocaster®

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Finish: Polyurethane

Neck Shape: “C” Shape

Scale Length: 22.75” (578 mm)

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″ (241 mm)

Number of Frets: 20

Fret Size: Medium

String Nut: Synthetic Bone

Nut Width: 1.6” (40.6 mm)

Position Inlays: Dot

Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Standard

Bridge Pickup: Standard Single-Coil Strat

Middle Pickup: Standard Single-Coil Strat

Neck Pickup: Standard Single-Coil Strat

Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup, Position 3. Middle Pickup, Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup, Position 5. Neck Pickup

Pickup Configuration: SSS

Bridge: 6-Saddle Vintage-Style Strat Strings-Through-Body Hardtail

Hardware Finish: Chrome

Tuning Machines: Standard Die-Cast

Pickguard: 1-Ply White

Control Knobs: White Plastic

Switch Tips: White

Strings: Fender® USA 250L, NPS (.009-.042 Gauges)

Unique Features: White Plastic Parts, Black Silkscreen Logo, Dot Position Inlays

UPC 717669176846

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Now Back In Stock The Yamaha DGX660B Digital Piano (*Local Pickup Only)

Yamaha DGX660B Digital Piano (*Local Pickup Only)

The DGX-660 contemporary digital piano gives aspiring pianists a fun way to enhance their learning experience. Players of all abilities can feel what it’s like to play with a band and sound like a pro. The built-in USB Audio Recorder captures your musical inspirations when you’re ready to share your accomplishments.

Welcome to your personal “Piano Room”! The DGX-660 provides a dedicated virtual space where you can choose from a variety of pianos and acoustic settings, creating your personalized practice or performance environment. Simply select your desired piano, then choose any acoustic space ranging from a plain room, to a club stage, to a concert hall. You can even adjust the position of the virtual piano lid!

Simply connect a microphone to the DGX-660 to sing along either with your playing or with pre-recorded karaoke song files from Yamaha MusicSoft. You can hear what you sound like with everything mixed perfectly together from the built-in speakers. View the lyrics on the included score display. Three convenient presets are provided for different vocal performance situations. You can even create and save your own original microphone settings, including professional reverb and chorus effects.

Optional wireless adapters from Yamaha stream audio and MIDI to and from your iOS device with compatible music apps. The Chord Tracker app takes full advantage of this technology, allowing you to play back songs from your iOS device’s song library wirelessly through the DGX-660’s speaker system. Chord Tracker analyzes the audio songs stored in your iOS device and then displays the chord symbols for you. It can even create an XF song file that plays back the entire song using the DGX-660’s accompaniment Styles.

The Pure CF Sound Engine is the result of years of piano-making history combined with state-of-the-art sampling technology and piano expertise. Yamaha is the industry leader in digital piano technology, and you can hear this in the Voices that utilize the Pure CF piano sample. The sound of the renowned Yamaha CFIIIS 9′ concert grand piano is faithfully reproduced, allowing for incredible dynamics and expressiveness, making the DGX-660 worthy of the Yamaha name.

The Yamaha Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keyboard features a weighted action with heavier touch in the low end and lighter touch in the high end, just like the hammers inside an acoustic piano. Great for the aspiring pianist, practicing on the GHS action builds the proper finger technique and strength for when the time comes to perform on an acoustic piano.

Damper Resonance digitally reproduces the sympathetic vibration between strings on acoustic pianos. Just like an acoustic piano, when the damper pedal is used in a performance, other strings add sonic color to the notes you play until the pedal is released.

The crystal-clear LCD can be switched to score or lyric display, showing you notation for any MIDI song that the DGX-660 is playing. Read the music for your favorite built-in songs, or follow along with songs downloaded to a USB device from Yamaha MusicSoft. Even see the score for songs you’ve created yourself on the DGX-660!

Size/Weight

Control Interface

Dimensions	Width	1,397mm (55”) /with keyboard stand 1,399mm (55-1/16”)
	Height	146mm (5-3/4”) /with keyboard stand 　761mm (29-15/16”)
	Depth	445mm (17-1/2”) /with keyboard stand 　445mm (17-1/2”)
Weight	Weight	21kg (46 lbs. 5 oz.)/with keyboard stand:28kg (61 lbs. 12 oz.)

Voices

Keyboard	Number of Keys	88
	Type	Graded Hammer Standard(GHS) keyboard
	Touch Response	Soft, Medium, Hard, Fixed
Other Controllers	Pitch Bend	Yes
Display	Type	Full Dot LCD
	Size	320×240 dots
	Color	Monochrome
	Contrast	Yes
	Score Display Function	Yes
	Lyrics Display Function	Yes
	Language	English
Panel	Language	English

Effects

Tone Generation	Piano Sound	Pure CF Sound Engine
	Damper Resonance	Yes
Polyphony	Number of Polyphony (Max.)	192
Preset	Number of Voices	151 + 15 Drum/SFX Kits + 388 XGlite
	Featured Voices	1 Natural! Voice, 10 Live! Voices, 11 Sweet! Voices, 7 Cool! Voices
Compatibility	GM	Yes
	XGlite	Yes

Accompaniment Styles

Types	Reverb	41 types
	Chorus	44 types
	DSP	237 types
	Master EQ	5 types
	Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC)	Yes
Functions	Dual	Yes
	Split	Yes
	Panel Sustain	Yes (Function Menu)

Songs

Preset	Number of Preset Styles	205
	Fingering	Multi Finger, Full Keybord, AI Fingered
	Style Control	INTRO, MAIN x 2, FILL-IN x 2, ENDING
Other Features	Music Database	320
	One Touch Setting (OTS)	Yes
	Style Recommender	Yes
	Smart Chord	Yes
Compatibility		Style File Format (SFF),Style File Format GE (SFF GE)

Functions

Preset	Number of Preset Songs	100
Recording	Number of Songs	5
	Number of Tracks	6
	Data Capacity	Approx. 30,000 notes for 1 user song
Compatible Data Format	Playback	SMF (Format 0, Format 1), XF
	Recording	SMF (Format 0)

Storage and Connectivity

Registration	Number of Buttons	4 ( x 8 banks )
Lesson/Guide	Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.)	Waiting, Your tempo, Minus one, Repeat & Learn, Chord Dictionary
Demo/Help	Demonstration	Yes
Overall Controls	Metronome	Yes
	Tempo Range	5 – 280
	Transpose	-12 – 0 – +12
	Tuning	415.3 – 440.0 – 466.2 Hz
Miscellaneous	Piano Room	Yes
Audio Recorder/Player	Recording Time (max.)	80 minutes/Song
	Recording	WAV (44.1kHz, 16bit, stereo)
	Playback	WAV (44.1kHz, 16bit, stereo)

Amplifiers and Speakers

Storage	Internal Memory	Approx. 1.7 MB
	External Drives	USB Flash Memory
Connectivity	DC IN	12V
	Headphones	x 1 (Standard stereo phone jack)
	Sustain Pedal	Yes
	Pedal Unit	Yes
	Microphone	Yes (Standard phone jack)
	AUX IN	Yes (Stereo mini jack)
	USB TO DEVICE	Yes
	USB TO HOST	Yes

Power Supply

Amplifiers		6W x 2
Speakers		12cm x 2 + 5cm x 2

Accessories

Power Supply		Adapter (PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha)
Power Consumption		13 W
Auto Power Off		Yes

Yamaha DGX660B Manual

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Accessories		• Owner’s Manual • Data List • Keyboard Stand • Footswitch • Music Rest • AC Power Adapter (PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) *1 • Warranty *1 • Online Member Product Registration *2 *1: May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer. *2: The PRODUCT ID on the sheet will be needed when you fill out the User Registration form.