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Musical Instruments Bonanza

Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, the central members of Steely Dan, were notoriously persnickity in the studio. Naturally you want to start a band that's JUST LIKE Steely Dan, so you're going to need to start cultivating your insufferable production pretentions sooner rather than later. 



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wisenekt


quality posts: 27 Private Messages wisenekt

My wife will kill me but owning a guiro has always been a weird desire of mine. Thanks for helping me live the dream Woot!

hamlet422


quality posts: 1 Private Messages hamlet422

A professional violinist weighing in on the violin sale: be warned that this might be "some assembly required." In the second picture the bridge is not on the violin. I would also be very surprised, based on outfits like this I've encountered before, if the bridge were correctly "adjusted" to the instrument (carved down to the right curvature of the feet and the right height). I'd also warn that I've often encountered violins that looked a lot like this that were not just crappy-sounding, but actually had flaws that made them unplayable, like pegs that wouldn't stay in place or fingerboards that came unglued. Caveat emptor—there's no way of telling the state of this instrument over the internet, and I'd give you a 90% chance of needing a "setup" by a professional, $30-50, and a 50% chance of just having a pretty, violin-shaped decorative object. Oh, and a 100% chance of, at best, having a violin that doesn't sound very good.

On the plus side, this outfit includes a lot of necessary accessories that typically add up to ca. $50. The catch is that it's the absolute cheapest of each. The shoulder rest looks flat and uncomfortable, the music stand is flimsy and short, and the included strings look like off-label, hideous steel ones. Think of this outfit as an expensive toy for pretending to learn violin, but if you spent another $100 you could get better versions of everything and a couple of lessons with a teacher, and wind up actually able to play something.

PemberDucky


quality posts: 13 Private Messages PemberDucky

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wisenekt wrote:My wife will kill me but owning a guiro has always been a weird desire of mine. Thanks for helping me live the dream Woot!



hey man, we'll always support your weird dreams!

i'm eyeing the ukulele, myself. for the office, obviously.

Today's pants smell like:
Not sure if you should post that? This slightly-nsfw-flowchart will help.

DennisG2010


quality posts: 19 Private Messages DennisG2010

Definitely caveat emptor.
What Hamlet said about the violin applies to pretty much every item listed.

If you're buying for a young child who will eventually destroy it, either shortly before or after getting bored with it, then these things are perfect.

If you're looking for a durable, playable musical instrument, look elsewhere - and spend more.

The one possible exception would be the harmonica - a cheap Hohner harmonica will still be better than a more expensive no-name brand.

firebirdude


quality posts: 17 Private Messages firebirdude

Dear Woot,

Please don't let the cowbell sell out. I don't know if my body can take all the SNL references.

Love,
firebirdude

slothman608


quality posts: 0 Private Messages slothman608

A very similar, if not the same, ukelele set looks to be $99.99 at Costco. 2 Reviews say it's decent. So get it here for $10+membership fees less.

TELLingson


quality posts: 2 Private Messages TELLingson
firebirdude wrote:Dear Woot,

Please don't let the cowbell sell out. I don't know if my body can take all the SNL references.

Love,
firebirdude



You can never have enough cowbell.

PemberDucky


quality posts: 13 Private Messages PemberDucky

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firebirdude wrote:Dear Woot,

Please don't let the cowbell sell out. I don't know if my body can take all the SNL references.

Love,
firebirdude



if i could, i would summarily probate all SNL referencers.
we'll get through this. together.

Today's pants smell like:
Not sure if you should post that? This slightly-nsfw-flowchart will help.

mlatsyrc


quality posts: 0 Private Messages mlatsyrc

Flashback to kindergarten! Have to have the Guiro for my son. I remember we all used to fight over who got to play it. I got stuck with the stupid "sticks" a lot Now it will be all mine!! Uh...I mean his.

wisenekt


quality posts: 27 Private Messages wisenekt
firebirdude wrote:Dear Woot,

Please don't let the cowbell sell out. I don't know if my body can take all the SNL references.

Love,
firebirdude



Look on the bright side, if it does, a lot of people will be getting their prescriptions filled for their fever.

BlindWilly


quality posts: 2 Private Messages BlindWilly

I'm thinking about the Kona Guitar Amp... I need a cheap one for outside that I won't mind if it gets weathered. Anybody ever played on this lil' amp?

calicojones


quality posts: 0 Private Messages calicojones

i'm interested in one of the ukuleles but can anyone explain the difference between the two? is the more expensive one only more expensive because of the extra gear or are the actual ukuleles majorly different? thanks for any help

starman27


quality posts: 1 Private Messages starman27
mlatsyrc wrote:...the stupid "sticks" ...



Klave? Love that sound. It's like the wooden cowbell.

On another note, I was eyeing the ukes and basically found out that the Kona is cheap. But, in my journey on the interwebs, I found the very helpful and interesting website, Ukulele Hunt. They have a very helpful beginner section.
I also learned that the Kohala ukelele is made by Lanikai, which is apparently a very respectable ukelele company with well-made products. I guess, to make a guitar analogy, Kohala is to Lanikai as Squire is to Fender. Hmm... now I want it more...

mdillard9


quality posts: 0 Private Messages mdillard9

As much as I love Woot, as an avid guitarist I would be very leery of any musical instruments sold in one of these side sales. In the musical instrument world you really get what you pay for and if you don't know much about the craftsmanship of the instrument you're looking into then I would suggest doing some research, because every little detail makes a huge difference in quality!

traquy


quality posts: 31 Private Messages traquy

I think I might pull the trigger on the Kona Uke. My husband is a good guitar player who likes to mess around with other music out in his office (has a keyboard too). He actually plays my daughters $30 kids guitar we bought last Christmas at Target just for the fun of it, and has mentioned a time or two about learning the uke. His birthday is coming up...

cheeseballoon


quality posts: 0 Private Messages cheeseballoon
starman27 wrote:On another note, I was eyeing the ukes and basically found out that the Kona is cheap. But, in my journey on the interwebs, I found the very helpful and interesting website, Ukulele Hunt. They have a very helpful beginner section.
I also learned that the Kohala ukelele is made by Lanikai, which is apparently a very respectable ukelele company with well-made products. I guess, to make a guitar analogy, Kohala is to Lanikai as Squire is to Fender. Hmm... now I want it more...



Yeah, the few Kona reviews I could find were very discouraging. I think there may be more to this Kohala thing, though... The image for the Dummies package does have the word Kohala printed on the uke, but the specs tab identifies it as a "Kona Ukulele". Furthermore, when I look up the UKFD package on Amazon, it is sold through Kona.

Can anyone find any more info on this?

boonu


quality posts: 1 Private Messages boonu

I'm thinking about getting the microphone. Would the guitar amp work with it or would I need to find a different kind of amp?

Very much a newbie in this area.

visionep


quality posts: 0 Private Messages visionep

The uke for dummies pack looks a lot like this:

http://kohalaukes.com/ukuleles/kk-c/

Which they say is sold exclusively at Costco.

I bought one, hopefully it is playable since I want to figure out how to play it.

Susan11125


quality posts: 6 Private Messages Susan11125

So sad... Last Christmas, I hunted high and low for affordable harmonicas, with no luck (28.00 was the best I could find for a Hohner). I would have purchased 6 of Woot's harmonicas, but didn't get to them in time. I hope Woot has them again in this price range.

Love Woot!

schrody


quality posts: 6 Private Messages schrody

The Acoustic Guitar package has lots of reviews on Amazon, mostly good. It's also only $6 more, but free Prime or Super Saver shipping, so really only a dollar more total.

http://www.amazon.com/Guitar-For-Dummies-Acoustic-Starter/dp/B000FPPZLE

vipermjb


quality posts: 38 Private Messages vipermjb

You can treat a symptom, but not cure the disease. Sure, you ask for no cowbell jokes...but what of the dyson sucks jokes? What of the refurbished personal lubricants? WHAT OF THE IS THIS COMPATABLE WITH MY APPLE??!?!?!?!?!

And as I write this, it sells out...brace yourself men, we can get through this....wind's picking up a bit...getting a bit hazy.....the CRAPSTORM IS COMINGGGG!!!!

spleen1666


quality posts: 4 Private Messages spleen1666

Why no love for the southpaws? I've been looking for a guitar & shouldn't have to pay $40 more because I was born different.

DennisG2010


quality posts: 19 Private Messages DennisG2010

To all you buyers - please report back when the item you bought falls apart, so I can say I told you so.

You microphone buyers - I'll be hearing from you reeeal soon.

DennisG2010


quality posts: 19 Private Messages DennisG2010
Susan11125 wrote:So sad... Last Christmas, I hunted high and low for affordable harmonicas, with no luck (28.00 was the best I could find for a Hohner). I would have purchased 6 of Woot's harmonicas, but didn't get to them in time. I hope Woot has them again in this price range.



Something's wrong with your hunting technique.
There are many harmonicas available for less than $20.
I'd recommend the Hohner Pocket Pal @ <$10.
Here they are on Amazon.

mdillard9


quality posts: 0 Private Messages mdillard9
DennisG2010 wrote:To all you buyers - please report back when the item you bought falls apart, so I can say I told you so.

You microphone buyers - I'll be hearing from you reeeal soon.



This

Korvix


quality posts: 0 Private Messages Korvix
DennisG2010 wrote:Something's wrong with your hunting technique.
There are many harmonicas available for less than $20.
I'd recommend the Hohner Pocket Pal @ <$10.
Here they are on Amazon.



True enough, You can get the exact same one in the Woot sale for 12$ and the full book for about 14. If you have prime its only a few more dollars ( after shipping ) than the one featured here.

The book that comes with the Woot Sale is a watered down version of Winslow Yerxas other book. Still good, but the full book is actually highly recommended for people starting out. I bought The Woot Offering and if I can get down the stuff in the 'lite' book that comes with it ill be purchasing the full copy.

Just wanted to throw in a bit more info for other people that missed out on this deal.

o/

soldiergirl


quality posts: 1 Private Messages soldiergirl

I haven't seen an answer for the question regarding if the guitar amp will work with the microphone being sold - I've looked at a lot of internet sites. No mention of plugging in a mic - does anyone know? Thanks!

DennisG2010


quality posts: 19 Private Messages DennisG2010
soldiergirl wrote:I haven't seen an answer for the question regarding if the guitar amp will work with the microphone being sold - I've looked at a lot of internet sites. No mention of plugging in a mic - does anyone know? Thanks!



It will work but it probably won't sound very good.
At least not at any considerable volume.

What kind of situation are you using the mic for?

ThunderThighs


quality posts: 315 Private Messages ThunderThighs

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DennisG2010 wrote:It will work but it probably won't sound very good.
At least not at any considerable volume.

What kind of situation are you using the mic for?


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Pufferfishy


quality posts: 27 Private Messages Pufferfishy

It's sold out - so yes......

NEED MORE COWBELL!

You've been put on posting probation for this post

krissyMS


quality posts: 5 Private Messages krissyMS

D'OH!!! I really want to learn the violin and this would have been perfect !!!!!!!! GRRRR

ocv808


quality posts: 0 Private Messages ocv808
Pufferfishy wrote:It's sold out - so yes......

NEED MORE COWBELL!



Damnit I knew I wouldnt be first but yes this ^^