No comments about Clarke Pennywhistle, C.

No comments about 12" "Twirly-Whirly" Plastic Action Rainmaker.

3 comments about Trophy Bodhran, 14 in.

1. This drum seems to have a nice tone to it, and it's obvious that the head is made from real animal skin... at some point I need to shave the hairs off it! (ick) Seems to be very sturdy, too.



2. thought I should practice 'til the hairs wore off, then think I might be a drummer...



3. this is a good sounding drum. I bought this for my husband, who use to play drums, because he was interested in the bodhran. The rim is sturdy, and the skin looks to be in good condition, no thinning in places and it's nice and tight. If the hubby sticks with it, then I'll get him a more expensive drum. But as it stands, this will be a good practice/learner drum.
   
   Sorcha

No comments about 7" Chrome Music Triangle w/ Striker & Case New!.

1 comments about Cactus Rain Stick from Chile - 10 inch.

1. Wow! I sure was impressed by this rainstick!Not only was it nice-looking,but the sound was great!{crisp,and clear}!It truly sounded just like falling rain.This is quite an impressive item,and it is so reasonably priced! I liked this so much,I plan to order the 20" one, so I can go back and forth between the two of them....one for at home, and one to tote along with me, if need be.The nice thing about this particular rainstick is that it will be so portable for you!It fits easily into a knapsack,tote,or basket-type purse. Very cool. Also, the service was very prompt....the item arrived days ahead of its due date. ENJOY!!!!!

2 comments about Hohner 580/20 Meisterklasse Harmonica, Key of C.

1. This is an excellent musical instrument, and is well worth the cost to have something that works well to learn on. It makes the less expensive harmonicas sound like tin toys by comparison. It just does not make sense to fustrate yourself trying to learn on something that does not work as well, espeically considering the bargain prices available though Amazon.



2. I love the Meisterklasse harmonica. I first came in contact with one when I went for my weekly massage at my brothers office. My massage therapist introduced me to the instrument.
   
   I was impressed with the sleek and sophisticated appearance of the Meisterklasse. I love the way the name brand Hohner appears on the top of the instrument alongside the model name. I also like the similarity between this instrument and the 150th anniversary models.
   
   On the down side however, I was not happy with the fact that the Meisterklasse does not sport numbered holes. This took some time of getting used to, very briefly I may say.
   
   The instrument I played while I was with my massage therapist, whom I jokingly named Little Miss Meisterklasse, had a very interesting flavor to the holes. Probably because she was snacking on cheese crackers and playing her harmonica. I thought to myself how could anyone eat anything while playing such a fine harmonica? On a whole, I considered this defacing a very special instrument.
   
   Not only did I really want a Meisterklasse harmonica until I purchased one through this website, but the name has become my new personal mantra.
   
   If you have the money, and are serious about playing the harmonica, I highly recommend purchasing a Meisterklasse. Believe me, it's really worth it.
   
   After I received my Meisterklasse, I noticed two things about it. First, the instrument is made completely of metal. Not only does this make the instrument more durable, but consider this. If you hold a Meisterklasse in one hand, and another model in the other, you will find the weight between the two differs. In short, the Meisterklasse is heavier than other harmonicas.

4 comments about Washburn Koa Ukulele.

1. I bought my husband this uke for Christmas,2006, and he absolutely LOVES it! The abalone inlay around the edge is very attractive. He did have to keep retuning it every so often, as the strings stretched, but now it's just fine. He just has to "tweek it" once in a while.
   
   I had looked at a simalar uke at our local guitar center, but they wanted $149 and that was without the abalone inlay. My husband and I both agree it was a "super buy'!



2. I can hardly be considered a musician and playing the ukulele is only a pastime involving some enjoyable minutes of strumming through a few cords, but I must say a few words about the Washburn (Oscar Schmidt) OU-5 ukulele I just bought from Amazon.com.
   
   My previous ukulele was a nice low end soprano box that served me well for several years. It looked OK, it stayed in tune and sounded fine to me. However, I wanted something a bit better and the concert sized OU-5 caught my eye. I researched the heck out of ukuleles in the same price range and decided the Washburn OU-5 was the best.
   
   When the ukulele arrived I opened the box and was absolutely amazed. The uke was a beautiful thing--a work of art. Its highly lacquered finish and distinctive Koa wood construction was stunning. I was looking at a true musical instrument. At that moment I knew my old ukulele was a piece of junk--a toy. I suddenly hated it.
   
   The OU-5 sounds ten times better than my previous ukulele and the somewhat larger size makes it easier for me to "play" and move about the fret board. The mellow and resonant tones that come from the OU-5 are stunning. I know my judgment about that is not based on a lot of musical know-how, but the contrast with my old uke was certainly remarkable. I can recommend this Washburn ukulele to anyone who appreciates fine workmanship, a great sound and wants an fine instrument at a bargain price.
   
   Oh, one other thing--the picture of the Washburn OU-5 ukulele in the Amazon.com description is not a picture of the OU-5 with the Koa wood top. The illustration is probably (a mistake) the Washburn OU-13 with a spruce top. Don't be put off by this apparent error. The product is indeed a Koa wood OU-5.



3. Just a warning. If you think you are going to get a Washburn ukulele from Amazon, you will not. As in my case, you will recieve an OSCAR SCHMIDT ukulele by Washburn. a nice ukulele but you could get it for only $99. I got very little empathy when I voiced the issue with Amazon directly. Maybe I should have caught on when there was no picture available for this item.
   
   MW



4. One night I'm watching Joe Versus the Volcano... and Joe is afloat on his steamer trunks playing the Cowboy Song on his ukulele... and it hits me: I want to learn to play the ukulele just so I can play that song! I've played guitar casually for many years, but I had no clue about the guitar's little cousin. I knew that I wanted something better than a toy ukulele, but also knew I had no plans to play this professionally. After looking around online, I decided to order the OU-5 Oscar Schmidt by Washburn from Amazon.
   
   Summary: I could not be happier. This is a wonderful instrument for both the first time user and the semi-serious amateur. The ukulele is beautiful. The woodwork is gorgeous. Everyone who has seen it says "wow". It sounds just like a ukulele should. And it is a blast to play!
   
   The worst thing about this ukulele is the product description page. The description provided by Amazon is terrible. At the time of this writing, there is no photo of the product (I bought it on faith based on reviews of a couple others here). The product description is a single, incomplete sentence and uses the word "founf"... and the description is so bad, it's not at all obvious that you're getting an OU-5 (look in the item details under model number), but that is what you get. But please, don't be fooled by what may be the worst page on Amazon's otherwise wonderful site... this is a great product.
   
   One user complained about the strings not holding their tune, and I've seen at least one complaint about the tuners. Well, the ukulele comes with nylon strings, and there is a fair amount of stretching before it will stay in tune. My first couple of attempts were frustrating... the top string would be badly out of tune by the time I had tuned down to the bottom string. It took a couple of days of constant tuning before the strings were properly stretched. There's probably some trick to pre-stretching nylon strings, but I just kept at it and eventually prevailed. Now it stays in tune comparable to my guitar. The chrome tuners appear to be of good quality. They are solid and have a good feel.
   
   The Koa wood is stunning, and has a wonderful finish, especially for an instrument in this price range. The detail in the inlay really makes this uke visually impressive.
   
   I grabbed a chord chart off the internet to learn chords and fingering... there are plenty out there. I decided to learn to play songs from movies featuring the ukulele. A quick search and I found the chords (all two of them) for Joe's Cowboy Song... awesome! It sounds great! Tonight You Belong to Me by Steve Martin was next, followed by Forgetful Lucy featuring Adam Sandler on the uke. I suggest looking for ukulele performances on YouTube for inspiration. You haven't really, truly played a string instrument until you've played Rawhide on the ukulele.

2 comments about 16" Plastic Rainmaker.

1. I purchased the 16 inch plastic rainmaker, and the shorter one. It's colorful, and the beads make the sound of rainfall. On a hot day, you can hear a gentle rain or a down pour. Play the rainstick with your Bossa Nova, or just let stress fade away to the sound of gently falling beads.



2. This rainmaker is great. I know this is not a child's toy, but my 8 month old son absolutely loves it. He screams in excitement whenever it makes its sound, he even holds it and switches hands.

No comments about Kalani's Ultimate Hand Percussion: Djembe Jam.

5 comments about Metal Zydeco Tie.

1. Everyone! Buy the Metal Zydeco Tie! It is a Metal Zydeco Tie! Buy four or five at least!



2. For the price, this is a great novelty item. It fits onto a shirt collar with a metal clip in the back. For an attention getting rhythm section, it is the perfect item. Striking to look at and play!



3. I thought I was getting it from The Columbus Washboard Co. website and made by them. It came in from a different distributor than the acknowledgement said and MADE IN CHINA. AAARGH!



4. Great addition for my Laughology Programs.
   
   Easier to carry and hold than my washboard...Could have used this one when I appeared in Smoke on The Mountain, last summer...



5. This thing is the definition of dumb fun. Plays well with others, those who'll hang around anyway. Wanna scare away racoons, buy it. Need the ultimate tie for Bad Tie Day at work, this is it. Don't have Bad Tie Day, start one.
   
   Picture Congress wearing these instead of stuffy red, white, or blue ties, it'd be a different country! People would actually watch C-SPAN! Betcha Englands House Of Lords wears them. March in July 4th parades with your co-workers wearing them. Its patriotic!
   
   BUY IT, HAVE FUN!