Acoustically Speaking...Cedar or Spruce?

According to the folks at Seagull Guitars, Cedar tends to produce a warmer sound and ages faster than spruce. Spruce is brighter and ages more over a longer period of time. Visually, cedar is darker in color with a fairly tight grain pattern. Spruce tends to be very blond with a slightly wider grain pattern.

Music Stuff You May Not Want To Know - Part 1

Our pals over at Music Clout have a page full of how-to style articles that are of interest to anyone in the music business, especially ones that want to become a rich and famous entertainers...and who doesn't want to do THAT?
http://www.musicclout.com/contents/toolboxArticles.aspx

Do You Live in Canada and Buy Music Gear? If So, Read This

Here is some interesting information regarding customs fees and UPS Brokerage fees for musicians that live in Canada and order products from the US. Pricebeat Music cannot verify and does not validate this information and we do use UPS to ship products to Canada. This information is provided purely it's apparent newsworthiness (yep, I said it) so use it at your discretion. So without further adieu...

http://trueler.com/2010/09/13/ups-brokerage-fees-total-scam-fraud-cheating-avoid-it/

P.S. - Here's the UPS page on brokerage and international shipments.

Holiday Shipping Deadlines for USPS, FedEx and UPS

Avoid an OOPS moment by looking at these holiday shipping schedules if you still haven't ordered Christmas gifts online yet...


United States Postal Service (USPS)

• First Class Mail, Thursday, December 20th
• Priority Mail, Friday, December 21st
• Express Mail, Saturday December 22nd

For more info please visit: http://www.usps.com/holiday/

Federal Express (FedEx)

• FedEx Express Saver, Wednesday, December 19th
• FedEx 2day, Thursday, December 20th
• FedEx Standard Overnight, Friday, December 21st

For more info please visit: http://www.fedex.com/us/service-guide/holiday-schedule.html

United Parcel Service (UPS)

• UPS 2nd Day Air, Thursday, December 20th
• UPS Next Day Air, Friday, December 21st

For UPS holiday deadlines, see http://www.ups.com/media/news/en/ups_2012_year_end_schedule.pdf
      

Schecter tops the Guitar lists for 2012

http://www.schecterguitars.com/News/20121213/255/Schecter-tops-the-lists-for-2012.aspx

Direct-Box Recording Tricks

Here's an interesting article regarding the use of direct boxes for recording, compliments of Harmony Central...

http://www.harmonycentral.com/docs/DOC-1325

When I say Marilyn Manson Do You Think of Weird Videos or Weird Musician?

For whatever it's worth, here it is from MetalHammer Magazine...

The Ten Greatest Marilyn Manson Videos EVER

Fender® Promotions and Giveaways - Get Up To $100 Off Thru 12/31/12

Claim your coupon now and enjoy up to $100 off qualifying Fender® and Squier® gear!

Fender® Promotions and Giveaways

Government Internet Requests for Info On The Rise

This article is from the Google Transparency Report which keeps an eye on what "Big Brother" is keeping an eye on so to speak. Interesting stuff...
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/transparency-report-government-requests.html

Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp - Jam with Rock Stars on Stage!

There’re a few slots still available for Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp Salutes the Blues on November 7 - November 11. Jam with Warren Hayes (The Allman Brothers, Gov't Mule), Jack Bruce (Cream), John Popper (Blues Traveler), and many more.

Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp - Wednesday, November 7th-Sunday November 11th, 2012

Attention Audio Producers, Engineers and Tweakheads...Sidechaining Explained by Craig Anderton

This is a great video about sidechaining, an audio process that can be used for a lot of unusual effects and can solve a bunch of audio issues with competing tracks. But that just scratches the surface. Sidechaining audio compressors for example is a great way to record vocal harmonies that blend perfectly with each other with regards to their relative loudness. This tutorial was created by Craig Anderton, one of the most prolific and renowned authors and sound creation gurus alive today.
Check it out and feel free to post comments:

Guitar Effects Are Evolving ... So What's Next?

There are a ton of effects processors and stomp boxes on the market. Some think too many. Wgat do you think? See This:
The Music Business: HC Confidential: Issue 192 | Harmony Central

Music Clout - 8 Tell-tale Signs You Should Keep Your Day Job

Aspiring musicians might want to read this...
Music Clout - 8 Tell-tale Signs You Should Keep Your Day Job

Roland U.S. Blog - Win a trip to Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp

Roland U.S. Blog
In celebration of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp’s 15th Anniversary and Roland’s 40th Anniversary, Roland Corporation U.S. is honored to announce the first ever Roland Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp Giveaway. One lucky Roland fan will win a chance to rock with Dave Navarro of Jane’s Addiction and The Who’s Roger Daltrey this January in Las Vegas. Monthly installments of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp’s highly successful music-magic experience are scheduled to take place at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and will feature top-line Roland musical instruments and recording gear.

MIDI Basics for all musicians?

This is a short article on the basics of MIDI or Music Instrument Digital Interface. It's not just for synth heads; most DAWs and almost any musical device that connects to a computer can or does use MIDI along with audio to create music. Read More...
Articles: MIDI Language Basics | Harmony Central...
Articles: MIDI Language Basics | Harmony Central

$20K spent on drumsticks at GSA seminar | Fox News Video

Music news? or news? or WTF?
$20K spent on drumsticks at GSA seminar | Fox News Video

Fender Pawn Shop Excelsior Guitar Amp - Pricebeat Music

Is the the perfect Swiss Army Amp? Be sure to watch the video!
Fender 2303010000 Pawn Shop Excelsior Guitar Amp - Pricebeat Music

Acoustic Guitar FAQ as well as a handy Acoustic Guitar Buyers Guide

If you've ever been confused about the difference between a classical guitar, solid top dreadnought and an orchectra cutaway acoustic electric? Well here's a great resource for learning about body shapes, sizes, strings and how all of these things affect how a guitar sound compliments of Ultimate-Guitar.com . CHECK IT OUT!

Pricebeat and Upbeat Music have all types of guitars for sale at extremely competitive prices. Are you ready? Call 1-855-PBRocks or visit http:www.PricebeatMusic.com

UG Community @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com - Announcements in Forum: Acoustic & Classical Guitar

Learn About Basic Guitar Intonation - Schecter Guitar Research

Schecter Guitar Research

Roland SH-2 Synth Mysteries at the Museum?

The author of this blog happens to own an original Roland SH-2 Synth and a CSQ-100 CV/Gate sequencer. If you don't know what that means or don't care, please disregard this post and move along. I have a few things to say about this incredible vintage synthesizer for those who give a flying "F".
Roland SH-2 |  Vintage Synth Explorer
P.S. See if you can determine what the most overlooked aspect of this musical instrument is...
I'll give you a hint: Follow the envelope. If you're still stumped, the answer will be FB'd soon on the Pricebeat Music page.

Gear Review: Fender Mustang Mini-Amp :: Performer Magazine

Gear Review: Fender Mustang Mini-Amp :: Performer Magazine

How to choose the right acoustic guitar strings

Martin Guitar Official Channel - YouTube

This is a pretty informative video about guitar strings...

How about some music news from "across the pond"

There's a lot of stuff here about American artists (of course) but I ran across quite a few bands I've never heard of. Check it out:
Music-News.com

Getting ready for the journey?

Nice shot...
Photo by kylepatry • Instagram

Now from the Best-Late-Than-Never category...

Now hear this. Music news for July. I know, it's a wee bit late!

Summer NAMM 2012 Presents HOT NEW MUSIC GEAR!

The NAMM show is like the Super Bowl for those of us who buy, sell or manufacture musical instruments and accessories. The Summer NAMM Show in Nashville is the smaller brother to the huge Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim California. The Summer show highlights a lot more of the boutique stringed instrument vendors but is fairly well represented by companies in all categories. Grab a cold one and let's take a gander at some cool stuff for musicians complements of our pals at Harmony Central.

See something you like? Contact Us for availability and pricing. Special orders are always quick and easy at Pricebeat Music!

Strats on Wall Street News Flash!

The company plans to sell 7.14 million shares, and the remaining stock will be sold by a shareholder. I bet I know what that share holder is...(could it be the ex-CEO of Guitar center?)
Fender Musical Instruments Sees IPO of 10.7M Shares Pricing at $13-$15 Each - WSJ.com

Rock Keyboard Icon Jon Lord Passes Away at 71

We've lost one of the world's (and this author's) most influential keyboard players. Although ill for some time with pancreatic cancer, He went out rockin' with gigs still on the books...

Jon Lord – The Official Website

Photo courtesy Metal Hammer Magazine

Rico Reeds Announces a Great New Clarinet Mouthpiece

Based on pre-orders, this one promises to be a big hit for those who want to capture that "vintage" clarinet tone. Contact Pricebeat Music if you want to get on the list. New Rico Reserve Mouthpieces Capture Coveted Vintage Tone and Feel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Rico Reeds : News Details

In case you didn't know... This is important for all musicians!

This will give you a new perspective on "Sharing" your music.

With all the changes that have been going on in the music industry over the past decade, one of the biggest and most lucrative has been the rise of music licensing. It is now very common to hear your favorite song not only on the radio, but on tv shows, commercials, and video games as well. This can only be great news for artists and musicians whose goal is to share their music with as many people as possible. Despite all this, there are still some musicians who feel that licensing your music is similar to “selling out” to corporations. So we’re going to discuss a few of the benefits of having your music licensed.
READ MORE:
Music Clout - The Huge Benefits of Licensing Your Music

Be a part of history! The Science of Inbound Marketing

This is fast-paced and facinating. Lots of new data regarding stats and best practices for marketing via email, Facebook and Twitter. This is NOT being recorded so log in now.

Be a part of history! The Science of Inbound Marketing

EverTune...The last guitar bridge you'll ever need?

This thing looks very interesting. What do YOU think?
OverView | EverTune

Feeling Loopy? Enter the BOSS Loop Station World Championship 3

Get your groove on with this awesome contest from our friends at BOSS...

BOSS Loop Station World Championship 3

Counting Down to July 4th Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular

July 4th Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular

Pro Tools 10 and Pro Tools|HDX: Technology, Workflows and the Future of Audio Production

Sign up for the free ProTools Webinar with Grammy Winner Dave Pensado here...
Pro Tools 10 and Pro Tools|HDX: Technology, Workflows and the Future of Audio Production

Pricebeat Music wants you to LIKE them on Facebook to WIN

In anticipation of the Pricebeat Music website launch, Hit the Pricebeat Music LIKE button on Facebook for your chance to win a Pigtronix FAT Drive pedal, the hottest guitar accessory since the string winder! Random drawing on July 31st.
https://www.facebook.com/PriceBeatMusic

Win Me

Rare Used NS Design CR4 Electric Cello with Gig Bag and Harness Available

As far as we can tell, this is the only pre-owned CR4 electric cello on the market at this time. Strange but true... If you know a cellist that's been wanting one please forward this link. It's a 7 day auction with free U.S. shipping.
NS Design CR4 Electric Cello with Gig Bag and Harness | eBay

Research Briefs: Did You Know? | The NAMM Foundation

Some interesting studies on the effect that music has on academic and social acheivement...

Research Briefs: Did You Know? | The NAMM Foundation
The pace of scientific research into music making has never been greater. New data about music’s relationship to brainpower, wellness and other phenomena is changing the way we perceive mankind’s oldest art form, and it’s having a real-world effect on decisions about educational priorities.
.

Research Briefs: Did You Know? | The NAMM Foundation

2013 Roland V-Drums Contest Underway...ENTER NOW!

Think YOU can be the next Roland V-Drums Champion? Pricebeat Music was there in Los Angeles for the V-Drums 2012 finals and it was unbelievable! We'll see you in LA in January if you have what it takes...
Roland V-Drums Contest

Instant Fender Guitar Rebate Now Through July!

Details Here...Instant Rebate!

Upbeat Music Slideshow From the Northwest Florida Daily News

Check out these great photos from the Upbeat Music grand opening last month!
Photo : Northwest Florida Daily News

Avid presents Hear from Mike Shipley about Pro Tools|HDX Webinar

Sign up for the “Mixing with the new Pro Tools|HD family” webcast	.

Pro Tools|HD Accel systems have been trusted fixtures in music studios and post facilities around the world, enabling pros to create the best sounding mixes for many years. But with the new-generation Pro Tools|HD systems, you gain more power and better sound quality than ever before. Now see it for yourself. Join Grammy-winning mix engineer Mike Shipley (AC/DC, Def Leppard, Maroon 5) and Avid’s Tom Graham, Gil Gowing, and Bobby Lombardi on May 30th, as they discuss mixing techniques, the advantages of the latest Pro Tools|HD systems, and more™. Hear about Mike’s mixing experiences and insights Discover the performance improvements of the new Pro Tools|HD systems Watch industry pros react when they see and hear the new systems Download Mike’s mix of “Superman”—the song we recorded in our last webcast Register Now When Wed, May 30, 2012 Two times offered: 11am PT (2pm ET) 5pm PT (8pm ET)

Northwest Florida Musicians - A Northwest Florida Community created for Musicians, by Musicians.

 

Meet and connect with bands and musicians now!
Northwest Florida Musicians - A Northwest Florida Community created for Musicians, by Musicians.

Upbeat Music and Pricebeat Music make MMR Magazine's Cover Story

Upbeat Music and Pricebeat Music made the cover story of this month's Music Merchandise Review magazine. We were featured in an article about new musical instrument stores opening despite the fact that some of the competition is going out of business... Read it HERE
Current Issue | MMR Magazine

Pigtronix Fat Drive Video Demo from Pop the Chemist

Pricebeat Music has the FAT Drive in stock! Call 1-855-PBRocks (that's 1-855-727-6257). Check out this demo video...
Pigtronix Fat Drive Demo by Pop into the Chemist

Upbeat Music Grand Opening May 12th

Stop by and see the home of Pricebeat Music...

at the Upbeat Music Grand Opening!

Upbeat Music - Instruments - Lessons - Rentals - Repairs - 850.398.4009

Alan Jackson Concert in Pensacola Tomorrow

DON'T MISS ALAN JACKSON THIS FRIDAY! Opening act will be Lauren Alaina – from season 10's "American Idol" Arrive early for the Budweiser Bash celebration on the Plaza * No tickets necessary to attend the Budweiser Bash before the concert Festivities kick off at 4:30pm Specials include: $4.00 Margaritas $4.00 Nachos (make-your-own nacho bar) $6.00 Beer (featuring Bud Light Lime, LandShark and more) WXBM giveaways including Lauren Alaina backstage passes and Budweiser items GREAT SEATS STILL AVAILABLE! CONNECT WITH US

BayFest Opens Stages to Musicians and Bands- Deadline June 8th

Your band could be chosen to perform at the Mobile Bayfest...one of the largest outdoor music festivals in the South.
Sign Up Here!
Welcome to BayFest - News - BayFest Opens Stages to Musicians and Bands- Deadline June 8th

Fender Goes Retro with Pawn Shop Amplifiers

Honey, pack up the kids and Stratocaster, we're going to a sock hop!
Pawn Shop Amplifiers

The Iron Maidens - The Trooper

What do you think of THIS? They've got MY vote!

Welcome to the new Pricebeat Music Blogger page.

Stay tuned for more exciting content coming soon. -JC

 

The Future of Live Club DJ Music?

Looks like things just got a lot more interesting for DJs...

You decide.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaiRLpuwDZ0&feature=player_detailpage#t=0s