Sunday, March 2, 2014

Drum Parts

Can't really play drums seriously withou tever having to look into either replacing, or upgrading some of your drum parts can you? No musician gets lucky enough to find an instrument that never needs to have some maintenance done on it. Drummers are no exception. Being able to easily search and find the proper parts, with good customer service online is even more of a bonus. We don't have very many brick and mortar music shops in smaller areas anymore, so it is kind of a necessity to go online when we need something as simple as a couple drum hoops, or cymbal felts. I know I'm certainly not going to drive 50 miles to pick up something that costs less than $20 anymore. Especially since I can get customer reviews and more info than a salesman online usually. :)

Monday, February 17, 2014

Top 5 Hybrid Cars Selling Under $30K

With hybrids becoming a greater share of the market the competition and pricing has begun to get a bit better. Surprisingly, there are over 20 models of hybrid cars currently selling for less than $30,000. So...looking at maybe the top 5-10 models as rated by various places may be the best place to start and just skip out on those that fall in the back half of the pack. Just like TAG Heuer brand is there for watches Kelly Blue Book is looking out for you in hybrid value.

KBB.com's 5 Best Hybrids Under $30,000 of 2014

1. 2014 Toyota Prius
2. 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid
3. 2014 Toyota Camry
4. 2014 Toyota Prius V
5. 2014 Ford Fusion

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Schecter Guitar Research Synyster Gates Custom w/ Sustaniac Pickup

Yup...this guitar is built to make you feel like you are the lead guitarist in Avenged Sevenfold, Synyster Gates. Designed to replicate the guitar he plays on stage the cool Schecter Synyster Gates Custom S at guitar center will blow you away. This guitar doesn't just make you feel that way by looks, but it does it by design.

The Sustainiac Driver/Pickup creates Humbucker tones when the Sustain switch is off, and works as the Sustainiac Driver when switched On. The Sustainiac Driver creates an infinite feedback sustain of string vibrations by electromagnetic feedback.

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Gold Tone Cripple Creek Irish Tenor Banjo

If you are looking to buy an entry level banjo and look good while doing it, you aren't going to find a much better choice, or price than the beautiful looking gold tone Cripple Creek tenor banjo at musicians friend. Laid with chrome hardware, 4 strings, and a maple resonator it looks and sounds wonderful. This is a true entry-level banjo that will look like you are out to impress with the fantastic design and colors.

Saturday, January 11, 2014

2014 Volkswagen Jetta SE Review

Volkswagon seeing their faithful followers of their brand as the only real market for their cars has been in a mode of trying to be #1 in the world market and the U.S. for foreign car sales. Although we all know the VW brand and it does hold a place in many hearts as a popular brand, the sales aren't even close to what VW wants, or expects. So what is it that they are doing to gain market share in the U.S.? Redesigning brands like their most popular vehicle the Jetta that will help boost sales. Starting with things tht will push the price down to a more affordable sticker and will be more attractive to the American masses. Not trying to pull a fire proof tablecloth printed over our eyes with anything. Just make a good car at an affordable price to get the name back into the highest sales lists

So VW gambled big-time with the release of the latest version of the Jetta, its most popular vehicle here, in model year 2011. Styling was simplified, and the car apparently de-contented, all the better to be sold for a lower price. Lower price being key to greater market share, especially in the American market.

The faithful screamed, and the masses bought. De-contented details like reversion to a torsion-beam rear suspension from independent and lower-cost hard plastics in the interior bothered the mainstream buyer not a bit. The faithful still had their older cars, or upscale versions of the Jetta like the performance-oriented GLI. full review