Check out the new pink gold ligature expanded line from Vandoren, as well as their line of JUNO reeds for students that we saw at the 2019 NAMM Show!
Tag: gear
Arthritis Sufferers Can Still Play Guitar with Rock-It Barre
Designed as a way to let many frustrated guitarists continue playing, Rock-iT Barre was created to play guitar chords (and still allow for some fingering) for experienced guitarists who have developed arthritis or for those who have a missing digit.
MakingMusicMag/NAMM 2019 Product Spotlight: SYOS Mouthpieces
SYOS stands for Shape Your Own Sound. The technology and the science behind their mouthpieces have been developed as a result of many years of research in acoustics. A mouthpiece that helps the musician to get the sound he or she desires more easily means more freedom when playing.
Guide to Guitar Pickups
If you are like most guitarists, you’re probably on a never ending search to squeeze every last bit of tone you can from your instrument. Pickups are a great way to do this, and can make a huge difference in the sound and response of your guitar.
Zen and the Art of Acoustic Guitar Amplification, part 2
When assembling your amplified setup, there are a lot of options. The best thing you can do is assess your needs and see which products best fit them. A lot of companies offer fully integrated systems, from pickups to preamps.
Zen and the Art of Acoustic Guitar Amplification, part 1
Need to amplify your acoustic guitar? There are so many models currently available the choice can be overwhelming. This guide will inform you on how to choose the pickups and other gear to amplify your guitar that serves your sound, best.
DPA d:facto™ 4018VL Linear Vocal Microphone
DPA’s d:facto™ 4018VL Linear Vocal Microphone features a new capsule with an isolation-optimized supercardioid polar pattern that is specifically designed to augment the human vocal range. The d:facto™ 4018VL combines the best of cardioid and supercardioid…
Making Music Mag / NAMM 2018 Product Spotlight: Tonewood Amps
Jake Allen demonstrates the Tonewood amplifier at the 2018 NAMM Show.
Summer NAMM 2015: Pre-amps, Cabinets, Amps and Speakers
A list of Amps and speakers that Making Music feels should be highlighted from the 2015 Nashville Summer NAMM show for their particular excellence.
Hal Leonard Launches Revolutionary Self-Publishing Program Called ArrangeMe
Hal Leonard has announced a massive expansion of ArrangeMe, its program that lets musicians legally and easily upload sheet music of original works or arrangements of popular songs and sell them on market-leading music websites.