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In this corner, we want to welcome guitar players of every level and provide you with some products that might be just right for now...
BEGINNERS
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Greetings!
With high gasoline prices, back to school expenses, and the rising costs of food and living, we thought we would hold off on telling you about our big ticket items.... maybe you just need something small. The Fender Cleaning Kit, The Planet Waves Headstand and the Danelectro DA-1 Power Supply, are all highly recommended by customers. Please take the time to check them out and read the reviews.
Stay tuned for our newsletters in October, November and December. Getting ready for the holidays, we will be sure to highlight some fabulous products and help you have a great holiday season... but today you can treat yourself to something small that might inspire you to keep music in your life. Always glad to have your input and suggestions!
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 Fender Cleaning KitThe Customer Review
If you're reading this review, then like me, you most likely have used other guitar polishes to great dissatisfaction. I have built a collection of over 20 guitars in the last few months, and have tried both Ernie Ball and Fender's (not the same as this kit) guitar polish products, to great frustration and disappointment. I found they both left a hazy, matte finish on the guitar, often it looked worse than before I used it. I consulted the "Guitar Player Repair Guide" book, and it recommended Meguiar's car products. Being that they make these Fender branded products, I decided to give them a try. My current project is a 1980 Gibson Les Paul Silverburst whose previous owner must have died from lung cancer based on the stale nicotine smell emanating from it. I tried the aforementioned products which did nothing for the appearance or the smell. I received this kit today, and spent about 45 minutes using all three products on it. The rag I used actually became stained a disgusting nicotine yellow as I cleaned it, and the results were fantastic. It looks (and smells) 100% better, almost as good as new, well worth the effort on this gorgeous vintage guitar. I am looking forward to finding the time to give the rest of my guitars in the collection a similar cleaning. One final note- these products do not include anything for the fingerboard of the guitar. The book, and now I, recommend lemon oil. You can buy guitar specific lemon oil, or just use Old English like I did. It did a fantastic job cleaning and treating a filthy fingerboard and frets.
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 The HeadstandThe Customer Review
For anyone who changes their instrument strings on a regular and frequent basis, this device is extremely useful. It's quite small, around 7 inches long. But it has soft rubber to support the neck of the instrument and the rubber feet will keep it from sliding around on most surfaces. I usually lay a soft towel down on my count for body of my guitar or banjo. No more trying to change strings with the instrument on your lap! I left off one star because I would have liked it to be a little taller to keep the neck just a little more elevated, very minor quibble....
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 The Danelectro DA-1 Power SupplyThe Customer Review
Great Silent Adapter for Effects Processors
I use this 9v tip negative zero hum AC adaptor on my Dano and Boss pedals (I have 2). You can tell the difference between this adapter and the noisy ones from RShack or the cheap multi adapters. I've had this product for 3 or 4 years.
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Exclusively at Gear 1 Music
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 Staff PicksIf I was a great singer, I'd sound like:
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 The Last Word
I've always been kind of a gadget guy. Anything that I can buy for a reasonable price to help me with work or a hobby that makes the task easier or more convenient; you can sign me up. So, it is not surprising that our business has become specialized in musical accessories. There are items you need, like strings and picks to the less-necessary, but useful products like string winders and capos. We almost consider sheet music an accessory around here, because it is usually something that you can live without ~ but having it makes your practice time more useful and rewarding......and that's really what its all about ~ having the resources to help you make the most of your time, whether it be practicing and playing music or any other task that you might want to accomplish. Enjoy your music and please check back with us often, as we are working hard to have the "best of the old" and the "latest and greatest products" that will enhance your playing experience. We appreciate your business.
Kenny Stinnett, President - Gear 1 Music
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