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Details: Written by Paige Tutt; Parent Category: Gear; Category: Accessories; Published: 19 January 2015

The lower pricing of these TKL Premier cases will allow most models to sell at a MAP of $99.97.

The Premier series offers an extensive selection, covering Acoustic Guitars (11), Electric Guitars (nine), Bass (three), Banjo (six), Mandolin, and Dulcimer. Made in Canada, Premier cases feature multi-ply hand-laminated wood shell construction, steel reinforced seams, and increased protection from TKL’s traditional neck support system, a copyrighted design feature. Additional components include heavy-duty durahyde covering, providence forge steel-plated hardware, ergonomic comfort-grip molded handle, and custom-blend cushion-soft plush lining. MSRP: $204.95 for most models.

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Details: Written by Paige Tutt; Parent Category: Gear; Category: Accessories; Published: 19 January 2015

As the first of a series of Lee Oskar Quick Start kits, the inaugural Guitar/Ukulele kit features four harmonicas, including the Major Diatonic (Key of C) for Folk, Country, Blues, Rock, and Pop music along with three alternate tunings:

MelodyMaker (Key of G) – for R&B, Country, Reggae, Pop, Jazz, Latin, Afro, and Ska
Natural Minor (Key of Am) – for minor Blues, Reggae, Ska, Latin, Funk, R&B, and Hip-Hop
Harmonic Minor (Key of Am) – for Gypsy, Yiddish, Asian, East European, Tango, and Reggae

The Lee Oskar Quick Start Kits come with a soft cloth pouch to hold the four harmonicas, a harmonic holder, and a 16-page instructional booklet that is supported by the educational website.

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Details: Written by Paige Tutt; Parent Category: Gear; Category: Accessories; Published: 19 January 2015

Booth #3254

SABIAN Performance Accessories introduces a new line of bags that features the unique look of vintage bags, but with the durability and scratch resistance of premium vinyl. This new faux leather will be implemented on some of SABIAN’s most popular bags, including the Fast 22 and a new version of the Pro bag, the Pro 24, Both bags also include the Fast Hat Pocket, allowing for quick set up and tear down.

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Details: Written by Paige Tutt; Parent Category: Gear; Category: Accessories; Published: 19 January 2015

The goSTAND is a sturdy, portable microphone stand that supports digital tablets and other gear used by musicians, speakers, and presenters. Less than 18 inches when folded, the goSTAND fits into most backpack and carry-on luggage. The goSTAND adjusts to uneven surfaces and varying base circumferences. Fully extended, it is 58 inches. Steel tubing gives the stand its weight of 2.6 pounds. Gear can be mounted on the stand using a standard 5/8-27 mic thread fitting on top with a locking nut. Pricing for the goSTAND is $59. The goSTAND Telescoping Boom is priced at $29.

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Details: Written by Paige Tutt; Parent Category: Gear; Category: Accessories; Published: 10 December 2014

This collaboration of 18 solo etudes between composer Nathan Kaplan and solo artist/editor Lawrence Sobol prepares grade 3-6 students for many of the challenges they will encounter in contemporary music performance. Helpful commentaries precede each piece in the set, and MP3 recordings of all the etudes performed by Mr. Sobol are available.

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Details: Written by Paige Tutt; Parent Category: Gear; Category: Accessories; Published: 10 December 2014

In addition to the current Long scale for instruments with 16” body length and over, Kaplan Viola sets are available in Medium scale, which fit instruments 15”-16” body length and Short scale, which fit instruments 14”-15” body length. Kaplan Viola strings also offer durability and respond well to extreme bow pressure. These strings provide a strong, soloistic tone quality without being overly bright.

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Details: Written by Paige Tutt; Parent Category: Gear; Category: Accessories; Published: 10 December 2014

Made of 25mm aircraft grade tubular aluminum, the model GS76 is lightweight (15oz) and when collapsed will fit many cases and gig bags. Cushioned silicon rubber slip resistant pads assure no finish damage; height and depth are adjustable allowing for almost any sized instrument; available in black, silver and metallic red.

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Details: Written by Mike Lawson; Parent Category: Gear; Category: Accessories; Published: 06 November 2014

Grover Pro Percussion Inc. has retrofitted a tray that converts a standard music stand into a musician’s table. The Musician’s Accessory Tray™ was originally designed with percussionists in mind, ibut t can be used by all musicians as an all-purpose table for items needed during rehearsal or performance.

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Details: Written by MMR; Parent Category: Gear; Category: Accessories; Published: 13 October 2014

The Pickup Booster pedal returns with a few extra twists and a new look. With its class A, low-noise circuit design, the Resonance Switch allows those with single-coils to flip a switch for a vintage humbucker sound or switch again for high-output humbucker tones. Compared to the original Pickup Booster the Gain control can now be turned down to unity (0dB), and includes a new discrete push-pull output stage.

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Details: Parent Category: Gear; Category: Accessories; Published: 10 October 2014

AIM Gifts' new Music Gifts Catalog contains thousands of profitable music gift accessories with hundreds of new music gifts added, including everything from air fresheners to zebra-striped tote bags. These gifts sell year-round, but offer many options for the holidays.