http://www.viewpoints.com/Instruments Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:21:12 GMT Reviews about Instruments http://www.viewpoints.com/Gibson-Firebird-V-Reverse-review-b9c54 Did I really need another guitar? That was the question going through my head when I saw her in the music shop back in '02. After all, I already had 3 Gibsons, 5 Fenders, a couple of Carvins, and a home-built Warmoth "Frankenstrat" doubleneck. — "Just get the replacement trem arm and get out!" I told myself. — I wouldn't listen. — She was a beauty, and once I got her in my arms I knew I was in trouble. I had always loved the look of the Firebird V Reverse. This guitar just comes right out and says "Look at me! Hear me! Play me! You'll never go back to that boring old SG!" — d;-) — I barely escaped with my checkbook unscathed. — I was back in the store a month or so later and she was still there, just as beautiful as ever. Her price tag had dropped a little. I sat down and played for a few minutes before grabbing the set of strings I was there for and running out the door. — Then came the day of the big sale. This time, as soon as I... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:21:12 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Gibson-Firebird-V-Reverse-review-b9c54 DUISparky 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Fender-Stratocaster-review-3e05 Since its birth in 1954, the "Strat" has been one of the mainstays of modern rock, blues, jazz, and just about any other musical genre that actually uses instruments. (You all know the ones that don't!) — This review will be about the 2000 Fender Am. Standard Strat. There are numerous other varieties, but I'll stick to the basics. — The 22 fret neck gives you an extra fret for those extra high notes, sort of like Nigel's amplifiers that go to 11. It's actually nice to have that 22nd fret. My SRV Sig. Strat is a 21 and there are certain songs where I'm reaching for 22 and it isn't there. I wasn't quite sure, at first, that I'd like the feel of the maple fretboard, but it plays very smoothly. I also like the feel of the medium jumbo nickel/steel frets. — The controls are standard Strat fare: 5 way selector switch, 1 volume, 2 tone adjustment knobs. Fender uses what they call the Delta Tone System on this model, which provide higher output, and the... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:55:21 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Fender-Stratocaster-review-3e05 DUISparky 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Crate-Vtx212b-2x12-Guitar-Combo-Amplifier-review-194b0 I purchased the Crate VTX212B through American Musical Supply. The amp was missing the reverb knob so I plugged it in and tried it out. This was the worst amp. I ever heard, so I sent it back for a replacement, thinking the first one was just faulty. Received the second one and sounded just as bad. I have had great luck with Crate before but this is one to stay away... Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:19:16 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Crate-Vtx212b-2x12-Guitar-Combo-Amplifier-review-194b0 dkh65441 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Ibanez-GRX20-review-acdd4 I purchased this guitar after my first guitar was "lost" moving to our new house. My first guitar was a squire strat and it beat this guitar. I bought it because I had no job in my new house and I felt as though I was going insane without playing. So with a price tag of $150 it was not bad. Boy, was I wrong... When it came I tuned it and began to play one of my favorites "Master of Puppets".I noticed two things my 12th fret buzzed like a swarm of angry bees and can easily hear it thru the amp, and the pick-ups were weak, very weak. I have trouble two-hand tapping and trying to make a sound out of it. The tuners were not bad. Anything passed 1 step down and they spaz, but as long as you're in standard it's okay. Overall, don't buy it. I would go for a squire strat, but don't make the mistake I did. —... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:05:35 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Ibanez-GRX20-review-acdd4 chupl1s 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/C-f-martin-co-guitar-review-2cee5 my opinion is that martin makes the absolute best acoustic guitars on the market today.  the sound is unbeatable! The quality of the american made guitar is unbeatable. Martin does make a cheaper version of the guitar in mexico....which in my opinion is not near as good as the american made styles....... Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:56:38 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/C-f-martin-co-guitar-review-2cee5 johnniee109 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Korg-Toneworks-Ax3000g-Digital-Multi-Effects-Guitar-Processor-review-e9403 Korg is very trustful electronic goods maker.Korg Ax3000G is multi processor guitar effect, very useful for guitarists to play guitar at home or in concert.This effect processor is very easy to use and used by guitar gods like steve vai.As a guitar and user of this gadget,I recommend every one who wants a guitar effect to buy this. — This comes with a wah wah pedal too so youy can save money too. —... Wed, 28 May 2008 20:57:47 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Korg-Toneworks-Ax3000g-Digital-Multi-Effects-Guitar-Processor-review-e9403 satchman 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Korg-Metronome-Tuner-Combo-review-93d17 A metronome is most for any one learning guitar or any other musical instrument.It helps to build up capacity to maintain tempo while playing a song and also helps to build up speed.This metronome also have a tuner facity you can use to tune your guitar or musical instrument in the right key as needed.This korg metronome and tuner combo is worth to buy. — —... Wed, 28 May 2008 20:41:34 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Korg-Metronome-Tuner-Combo-review-93d17 satchman 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Fender-Telecaster-Standard-review-20c82 This is one of those classic guitars that everyone must have. I recently purchased a fat strat because I prefer the double humbucker style better. This is a great guitar that price ranges from beginner to more experienced. Comes in a variety of colors and is easy to maintain. I would defniitely reccomend this guitar to anyone who is intereested in getting started with playing... Sat, 24 May 2008 20:20:16 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Fender-Telecaster-Standard-review-20c82 howboutyoudont 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Epiphone-Les-Paul--26363-review-ef973 The Les Paul is a fantastic guitar, and the one shown here is a great guitar for beginners. Classic style, I am acutally looking into getting one myself. I've played plenty of them at my friends houses, sam ash, and guitar center. But this guitar is a must... Sat, 24 May 2008 20:16:51 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Epiphone-Les-Paul--26363-review-ef973 howboutyoudont 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Taylor-710CE-Acoustic-Guitar-review-dffc3 There's a lot of Taylor haters in PA because it's the home of Martin Guitars. I'll be the first to say that the best Martin has nothing--nothing-- on a 7 or 8 series Taylor. While I play an 8 series, I tried out several 710 and 714 Taylors before buying. I actually prefer the sound of a 7 series over my 8 series because of the superior clarity and crispness of the higher strings. The lower register is very resonant-- not muddy sounding like many other guitars in need of new strings. I'm big on the aesthetics, so the basic circle-shaped pearl abalone inlays weren't very appealing. And I've never liked the white plastic binding. I ended up getting an 8 series limited edition because I wanted the maple binding, ebony pegs, and more elabrate abalone fretboard inlays. — And of course you certainly pay for the quality! —... Fri, 16 May 2008 13:53:54 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Taylor-710CE-Acoustic-Guitar-review-dffc3 gdsov 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Monette-2000LT-Trumpet-and-Mouthpiece-review-d8431 These mouth pieces and trumpets in general are some of the best things that have ever happened to the trumpet world. They play more accurate, smoother,  and with more agility, but a  player with  bad technique will still have bad technique when they pick it up.  Its funny seeing  bad players pick it up and swear by it when the fact of the matter is they aren't willing to practice, so they spend a butt load of money thinking this awesome tool will bandade their bad technique. This instrument is a good tool, but it wasn't instilled with magic. It actually takes away from the tradition trumpet sound to some classical... Mon, 05 May 2008 06:50:46 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Monette-2000LT-Trumpet-and-Mouthpiece-review-d8431 jacope85 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Ampeg-SVT3Pro-450-Watt-Bass-Head-Preamp-review-9ac24 I have been playing through my SVT3Pro for around six years now and the sound can still impress me when i turn it on. I have had very minimal problems with the amp throught the years. The other guys in the band love this amp as well. I would recommend Ampeg to anyone.... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:50:33 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Ampeg-SVT3Pro-450-Watt-Bass-Head-Preamp-review-9ac24 paladin24060 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Selmer-Clarinet-review-31310 The Selmer clarinet is alright. It's plastic. So, It's better for marching band because wood will rot if it rains, etc. However, the selmer doesn't hold up very well. The keys on mine have been bent a few times and it's not very durable. It's an alright instrument, it just could be... Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:14:58 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Selmer-Clarinet-review-31310 greasepl 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/Thomastik-Infeld-Dominant-4-4-Violin-G-String-review-e16c3 I love this brand strings~ Thay are great because the quality is so great and they last for a while! I have had the same Dominant strings on my violin for the past 2 years and they still play like new! They are a little bit high on the price scale but hey you get what you pay for, so if you go for cheap strings then you are getting poor quality strings! These strings are great for every level of player! Begginner, intermediete, advanced, proffesional! Any level they will preform for you well! Since music is all about sound you want strings that give out great sound! These are the best strings out there! I would recommend this to... Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:57:53 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Thomastik-Infeld-Dominant-4-4-Violin-G-String-review-e16c3 shannoncg 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Fender-Stratocaster-review-e3803 The Fender Stratocaster is one of the guitars that have stood the test of time. It offers smooth action along with a balanced weight that provides a comfort level that musicians have loved for decades. The "strat" will continue to be one of my favorites for years to... Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:03:07 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Fender-Stratocaster-review-e3803 catchxxx 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Gretsch-G6120sh-Brian-Setzer-Hot-Rod-review-71016 This is, by far, one of the best guitars that I have ever played.  The Bigsby trem paired with the Sperzel locking tuners is a perfect combo that does not go out of tune.  Using the pickup switch with the volume knob allows you to dial in numerous tones without having to change settings on your... Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:13:55 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Gretsch-G6120sh-Brian-Setzer-Hot-Rod-review-71016 RatFink 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Casio-Ctk-496-Electronic-Keyboard-with-61-Keys-and-Singalong-Capability-review-00441 This keyboard has 61 keys, comes with 100 songs (as well a music book on how to play the songs), 100 tones and 100 rhythms. It also has a digital display which shows hand placement. I personally enjoyed this keyboard and would recommend to any music beginner. — — This keyboard does not come with a stand, must be bought separately. —... Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:27:15 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Casio-Ctk-496-Electronic-Keyboard-with-61-Keys-and-Singalong-Capability-review-00441 veggielover89 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Martin-OOOC-acoustic-guitar-review-afa42     Great Acoustic Guitar — —      This guitar was played by my Grandpa and his brother. They played stuff that sounded Country. —     From what I heard, Its one of the Brightest and Warmest sounding acoustic guitars I've heard. —... Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:58:23 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Martin-OOOC-acoustic-guitar-review-afa42 kane842003 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Fender-frontman-25r-amplifier-review-4bbe6 I've been playing guitar for over 50 years but I don't consider myself an expert on any level, but I believe I know quality when I see, hear, feel or taste it. I have owned the Fender Frontman 25r amplifier for a little over a year and have thoroughly enjoyed it. — — It has plenty of power and very good reverb. For small gigs or lively practice sessions I don't believe you could do any better than this little amp. —... Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:43:47 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Fender-frontman-25r-amplifier-review-4bbe6 wilard428 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Roland-Juno-D-review-e21c2 I always thought of Roland as a fantastic company,  so when my band needed 2 keyboards, I chose the Roland Juno-D.  I paid $500 for each keyboard and I bought 2.  I know these are student models, but I still expected a little more use out of these.  Unfortunately, Roland did not stand up to my expectations.  I am in a touring band and use these for live performances.  In less than a year, I began experiencing problems with both of the keyboards.  Volume knobs have glitches as well as completely falling off.  Some important buttons no longer functioning.  The keyboard is literally falling apart.  Some of the sounds were O.K., but the piano sounds are no better than a Radio Shack keyboard.  Sorry Roland but you let me... Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:36:56 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Roland-Juno-D-review-e21c2 padme 2