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Ibanez Tube King Guitar Effects Pedal

Monday, December 15th, 2008

When it comes to genuine tube distortion in a stomp box, the Ibanez Tube King TK999HT is “King”. Featuring an actual 12AX7 tube, 3 band EQ and Drive controls along with presence switch, the Tube King generates a wide variety of tones, including thick, singing distortion and outrageous heavy metal distortion.

With its unique VOID function, the TK999HT eliminates noise and helps to create sharp rhythmic expression with heavy distortion. The Tube King is housed in a unique shaped die-cast case with the tube showing through the transparent window, and can make a transistor amp sound like a tube amp.

For more information on Ibanez guitar effects pedals, visit www.AndysMusicOnline.com, or call Andy’s Music at 251-633-8944.

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Vinny Valentino Guitar Clinic

Friday, December 12th, 2008

 

Jazz guitarist and Yamaha guitar clinician Vinny Valentino presented a well attended seminar on Wednesday evening December 10, at Andy’s Music.  Both professional and amatuer guitarist were in attendance, as well as young students with their teachers and parents.

Vinny performed many jazz favorites, and answered questions during his performance. He performed on various Yamaha guitars during the presentation, starting with the FGX720SC, which is a solid top dreadnought acoustic electric guitar with the System 55 preamp. He  also played the APX700, CPX900, and the LLX6 from the handcrafted series.

All in attendance where impressed with Vinny’s playing, as well as his ability to communicate with his audience. If you’re ever presented with the chance to hear Vinny Valentino play, don’t miss it. You’ll be well rewarded – we were!

Additional information about Yamaha guitars is available at www.AndysMusicOnline.com, or call Andy’s Music, 251-633-8944.

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GUITAR WORKSHOP FEATURING VINNY VALENTINO

Sunday, December 7th, 2008

Recording artist and Yamaha guitar clinician Vinny Valentino will present a free guitar workshop at Andy’s Music, 1412 Hillcrest Road at 7:00 p.m., December 10. Admission is free, but tickets are required and advance reservations are recommended since seating is based on space availability. Call 251-633-8944 for details.

Vinny is a native Virginian and has been playing guitar since age six. He is the newest member of the Jazz and Fusion super group Vital Information.

Vinny earned his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies at Howard University. He began his musical studies at Northern Virginia Community College and continued them at George Mason University before concentrating on jazz at Howard. In 1988, he released his first solo recording entitled Vinny Valentino, and now has five recordings to his credit.

His international debut recording, The Distance Between Two Lines, shot straight up the charts to #2 and stayed on the national charts for more than 14 weeks – an unprecedented achievement for a first international release. Paul Anthony of Jazz Unlimited called it “one of the top five albums of 1993.”

Based in New York City, Vinny tours extensively, playing concerts, festivals, and club engagements around the world. Currently in addition to performing with his own bands, Vinny is performing with Bill Evans as well as Steve Smith and Vital Information.

This workshop is presented in association with Yamaha Guitars. For more information about Vinny, visit www.Vinny.com and www.VitalInformation.com.

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Yamaha Guitars Receive FREE Accessories

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

Yes folks, you can get something for nothing at Andy’s Music. For a limited time – until they run out – we’re offering a free Yamaha Axe Pack with each Yamaha Guitar or electric bass purchase.  The Axe Pack is an accessory pack that includes a gig bag, guitar stand, and an instructional DVD. It has a retail value of $79.95.

Eligible Yamaha guitars include the FG and CG series, and electric guitars and basses. The guitar and bass packs are excluded (they already include the gig bag and other accessories).

So don’t stare there gawking at the screen, click this link – Yamaha Guitars – and claim your free Axe Pack. It’s not often you get something for nothing!.

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Casio Privia PX320 Awarded A Consumers Digest Best Buy

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

The Casio PX320 was Consumer Digests top choice for Premium Digital Pianos in their December 2008 issue. All digital pianos were judged on their versatility, playability and portability. Consumer Digest recognized Casio’s Privia PX-320 as the top performer. 

The magazine said, “The Casio PX-320 can produce 128 simultaneous notes (128-note polyphony) and features 70 built-in rhythm patterns and more than 200 voices. An internal recorder allows layers of up to 10,000 notes per song. No others offer this same combination for a similar price.” 

For additional information on Casio Keyboards, visit the musical instrument music store at www.AndysMusicOnline.com.

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Tascam DP-004

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

Today, recording is more affordable than ever, but the creative connection with the artist is sometimes lost in the windows, menus and complex interfaces of modern recording software. The new TASCAM DP-004 recaptures the immediacy Tascam cassette models, only updated with CD-quality digital recording. The compact multitrack recorder is covered with knobs and controls, making recording and mixing simple and fun. 

The new Tascam DP-004 Portable Digital Pocketstudio recorder makes recording simple and fun again. The DP004 is based on Tascam’s groundbreaking cassette Portastudios, and retains their creative interface while updating the sound quality with CD-quality digital recording. Smaller than a paperback book, it’s portable enough to take anywhere, and built-in microphones make it perfect for capturing song ideas and rehearsals. But despite its compact design, the DP-004 retains the famously-simple TASCAM Portastudio interface – so you can concentrate on making music. 

For more information on Tascam recorders, visit the musical instrument music store at www.AndysMusicOnline.com.

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Yamaha Tyros 3 Arranger Workstation

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
The new Yamaha Tyros 3 Arranger Workstation is designed to provide you with all the sounds, styles, and features you need to perform your music. The Tyros3 utilizes the latest technological advances from Yamaha like Super Articulation 2, studio quality reverb, performance enhancing control sliders and TFT VGA screen. 

Newly Added features Compared to Tyros 2
  • 11 SA2 (Super Articulation 2) Voices created with AEM (Articulation Element Modeling) technology
  • Enhanced Piano, Guitar, Drum Voices, etc. and Synth Voices inherited from flagship MOTIF synthesizer
  • 2 track hard disk audio recording, hard drive included and studio quality reverb
  • Performance enhancing Control Sliders
  • New TFT screen is visible from any angle
  • Guitar accompaniment algorithm for realistic guitar chord sounds
Other Important Features:
  • Super Articulation 2 for genuine Voice reproduction  
  • Dedicated Style DSP and realistic guitar accompaniment algorithm
  • New TFT VGA screen and performance enhancing Control Sliders
  • New 3-Layer Piano Voice, Guitars, Drums and Motif synth sounds
  • Lan Port Internet Direct Connect (IDC) for on-line, on demand music
  • RGB/Video out – connect to a computer monitor or display device
  • USB To DEVICE & USB MIDI: storage devices, 32 MIDI Channels 
  • One Touch Setting and Music Finder: instant professional sounds
  • Download new, high-quality voices (fees apply) 

For more information on the Yamaha Tyros and other electronic keyboards, visit www.AndysMusicOnline.com.

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Keyboard Amps From Yamaha

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

From the company known for market leading electronic keyboards comes a new generation of keyboard amplifiers that redefines the category – STAGEPAS 150M and 250M.

How are they different from what’s been available? In almost every way they’re much lighter and more compact. They also provide a unique form factor and feature set optimized for keyboardists. Most importantly, they deliver the ultimate in sound quality. But that’s not all, you can even use the Stagepas 150M and 250M as mono PA systems!

So, no matter what your favorite brand of keyboard is, Yamaha has the solution for making it sound its best. For more information on Yamaha and other keyboard amps, visit the music instrument music store at www.AndysMusicOnline.com.

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Buffet R13 Professional Wood Clarinet

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

The Buffet R13 clarinet was developed in 1955 under the guidance of Robert Carrée, and it quickly became the legendary choice of professional musicians. Musicians are charmed by its rich and focused sound, its power in all registers and its flexibility. The R13 Professional clarinet is suitable for all types of musicians, symphony or chamber music, soloists, teachers, those in marching bands, students and amateurs.

Throughout its long lifetime BUFFET CRAMPON has developed the most complete range of clarinets and saxophones, while always taking musicians’, conductors’ and composers’ requirements into consideration. Click here for more information about Buffet band instruments.

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Student Trumpet – Blessing B127

Monday, July 28th, 2008

The Blessing B127 Trumpet is just right for the quality-conscious buyer looking for a bargain! This trumpet is recognized globally as a standard in student trumpets. It is exceptionally responsive to the needs of the beginning trumpeter and its broad range and consistent intonation allow a student to begin band with enthusiasm, and to continue with confidence. And most importantly, it’s well made and easy on your pocketbook!

The E.K. Blessing company has a legacy of fine craftsmanship dating from 1906, in Elkhart, Indiana. Blessing has manufactured trumpets and cornets for other musical instrument companies under various brand names – giving some present day competitors their start in the brasswind business!

You could pay more for a student trumpet, but that might not be wise. Take a look at the specifications for the Blessing B127 Trumpet, and you’ll see why it is our best selling trumpet. Ours includes a hardshell wooden case, which is an upgrade from the standard plastic case.

For more information on brand name band instruments, visit the music instrument music store at Andy’s Music Online – www.AndysMusicOnline.com.

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