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December 19, 2014

Steel Strings vs Nylon Strings | Acoustic Guitars for Beginners

Should you get a guitar with steel strings or nylon strings? Find out the main differences between steel string acoustic guitars and nylon string classical guitars with this handy guide.Differences Between Nylon and Steel String Guitars Acoustic guitars are available with either steel strings or nylon strings. Guitars with nylon strings are often referred to as classical guitars. Here are [...]

December 19, 2014

Acoustic Guitar Buying Guide

If you’re in the market for an acoustic guitar but are feeling overwhelmed by all of the different options available, don’t fret! We’ve put together this acoustic guitar buying guide to help you find the perfect guitar to fit your needs. Read on to find out what you should consider when choosing your first acoustic [...]

December 15, 2014

USB Microphone Buying Guide | Home Recording 101

USB microphones are suitable for a variety of applications, from podcast recording to producing your own instrumental demo tracks. But what makes USB microphones so special, and what is the best USB microphone for your home recording studio? Read on to find out.Why Buy a USB Microphone?Improved Audio Quality Have you ever recorded something using the [...]

December 11, 2014

Ukulele Buying Guide | Different Ukulele Sizes

So you're ready to buy your first ukulele. Should you get a Soprano or Concert? Mahogany or Koa? Buying your first ukulele can be intimidating, so we’ve prepared this guide along with some videos to help you decide which ukulele is best for you.Different Ukulele Sizes One of the first things to consider is what size [...]

December 10, 2014

Best Acoustic Guitars for Beginners

One question we get a lot from customers is, "What is the best acoustic guitar for beginners? In this post, we review three of our best-selling under-$200 models to help you find the perfect beginner acoustic guitar. 1. Yamaha FG700s Folk Acoustic Yamaha has a long history of producing high-quality, dependable instruments, and their FG Series is a perfect example [...]

December 3, 2014

The Moog Theremini Has Landed! Review & Demo Video

Today we take a look at the otherworldly Moog Theremini, an updated version of the classic theremin. The theremin is one of the oldest electronic musical instruments and definitely one of the most unique. Featuring two antennas that detect and respond to your movement, theremins are known for being able to produce eerie and atmospheric sounds.An Updated [...]

December 1, 2014

Casio PX-150 vs. Yamaha P105 - A Duel to the Death

Have you been looking for a digital piano that looks AND sounds great? Does the frustration make you want to go all Bruce Lee on someone? We've decided to make it easier on you and compare two of the best pianos in their class... So let the battle begin! Here's the smackdown, Mortal Kombat style: Round 1: In the left corner we [...]

November 20, 2014

Which Microphone Do I Need?

What is the best microphone for recording vocals? What is the difference between a Cardioid and Omnidirectional microphone? Before you invest in your studio equipment, check out the following infographic to help you pick the best microphone for any application. Need help choosing a microphone? Call us at 800-511-1322 or email sales@austinbazaar.

November 17, 2014

Lanikai vs Kala | Which Ukulele is Best?

Kala and Lanikai Ukuleles are two of the most popular ukulele brands out there. If you are doing research before you buy your first ukulele, you may be wondering which brand is better - Lanikai or Kala? Here is a quick review and comparison of what both ukulele brands have to offer, including our favorite models from [...]

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