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We carry a full supply of strings, picks, capos, straps, replacement parts, you name it. We have thousands of items in stock: bridges, nuts and blanks, tuning machines, slides, felt, bushings, keys, bracket hooks, cork, valve oil, slide oil, rosin, pegs, soundposts, buttons, strap hardware, bridge pins and more.
Many accessories are listed on the page with the applicable instrument. For example, dulcimer hammers are on the hammered dulcimer page, and bagpipe reeds are on the bagpipes page. To browse the instruments catalog click here.
Check this page for accessories for more exotic instruments: shenai reeds, tabla covers, tuning keys, sitar bridges, etc. If it's hard to find, chances are that we have it or we can get it. Please ask!
Our in-stock selection of electronic items such as pickups, microphones and tuners varies. Please contact us for the most current selection. We can also special order many items not listed here.
Amps
Crate Acoustic Instrument Amps -- An incredibly clean and natural-sounding amplifier, designed specifically for acoustic instruments of any type. Tolex covering.
Fishman
Acoustic Instrument Amps
Metronomes
- Sweeping pendulum LCD and LED display and loud
tone
- Accented beats: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7
beats per measure
- Duplet, Triplet, Quadruplet rhythm figures
- Fold-out stand for desktop viewing
Tuner functions:
- Manual calibration from 430 to 449 Hz
- Microphone for acoustic tuning
- 1/4-inch input for instrument tuning
- Digital LED display
- Mute function
- Reference tones C4-B4 (with calibration)
- Can accent different beats of measure
- Two AAA batteries included
- mini-quartz metronome
- Dial style with "click" sound
- Light and sound beat indicators
- A440 tone for tuning
- Tilt-back stand
- Earphone
- 9-volt battery NOT included
Pickups
KandK
Sound Systems
- Hot Harmonica -- $44.90
- Hot Spot: 20-15000 Hz, No preamp required. --
$32.90
- Twin Spot: Great for classical guitar -- $76.70
- Big Shot: Recommended for kalimba, hammer
dulcimer, guitar --
$42.00
- Big Twin: Ideal for harp, guitar, bass fiddle,
Hardwood drums
-- $80.00
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L.R.
Baggs
- Made in USA. Dual Source (TM) system: Includes
ribbon
transducer, dual source mic, onboard mixer, all mounting hardware.
$249.00
- Para Acoustic D.I. -- $159.00
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Microphones
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Fishman
- Shure
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- SM57 -- $125.00
- SM58 -- $154.00
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- Audio
Technica
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- hypercardioid polar pattern
- low handling noise
- maximum feedback rejection
Real-life
comment:
"The
AE6100 is an excellent
choice to replace the SM58's and even the Beta 58's. Vocalists
often have on their rider 'SM58 or better' and we put up the
AE6100 and receive positive responses like 'Yeah! This sounds
pretty good!' and 'Who makes this mic? I don't recognize this,
but I love it!' Works well for the sax family, trombones,
etc. as well."
Link
to AT's description
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- home project/studio applications
- high price/performance standard in its class
- high SPL-handling, wide dynamic range
Real-life
comment:
"So, a
large-diaphragm
condenser for under $100 -- gotta be a piece of junk, right?
Wrong! Audio-Technica spent a bunch of time on the
design and 'borrowed' some of the technology from their
higher-priced series. This is an entry-level mic for a student
type (i.e. someone on a tight budget). To our knowledge and ears,
this is the leader in this price category."
Link
to AT's description
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- designed to bring the studio-quality
articulation and intelligibility
of Audio-Technica?s renowned 20 Series to the stage, for crystal-clear
vocal performances
- Extended frequency response and superior
transient response for smooth, natural sonic characteristics
- High SPL-handling and wide dynamic range
provide unmatched versatility
Real-life
comment:
"This is
hands down THE bargain vocal condenser mic. Put away your SM58's unless
you need a hammer. This has great feedback for a vocal
condenser... it will give you very nice, crisp highs and plenty of
warmth in the low mids. It comes in at a price that is
actually below what a lot of dynamic
mics sell for. The word from AT is that a lot of the
technology for the big brother AT2020 large-diaphragm condenser went
into this mic. Make sure your sound man understands this is a
condenser
mic, and that it is hotter than a dynamic mic... and to adjust his gain
accordingly. We have even used this one on acoustic
instruments -- especially in settings where one musician switches
instruments during the set."
Link
to AT's description
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- studio classic and bluegrass favorite
- low-noise, symmetrical, transformerless
circuitry
- exceptional transient response and clean output
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- smooth, extended frequency response
- very high SPL-handling capability
- switchable high-pass filter
Real-life
comment:
"In
1996, or maybe early 1997, AT
discontinued the very, very nice sounding made-in-Japan
small-diaphragm condenser model 4031. The wholesale price at
that time was $247. The replacement for this model is the
4041, and if you're looking for a small-diaphragm condenser that
handles acoustic guitars, mandolins, and banjos with warmth and
ease, this is a good choice. Because of the high SPL levels,
it is often used for overheads on drum kits and 'tinkly stuff'
(i.e. miscellaneous percussion). It also works well on
violins. As with most condenser mics, you need to be very careful
when bringing them up in the monitors."
Link
to AT's description
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- for kick drum, percussion, brass, and other
highly dynamic
instruments
- rich, warm low-frequency response for excellent
presence
- tight hypercardioid polar pattern improves
isolation
Link
to AT's description
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- clips to brass, upright bass, reeds, piano,
snare, toms, violin,
others
- crisp, clear, well-balanced response, even at
high SPL's
- 80 Hz high-pass filter on the inline power
module
Real-life
comment:
"This is
a mic we often refer to
as a 'Swiss Army model'. Originally, AT designed it as a clip-on
mic for trap sets. We found that it is incredibly popular on
violins because the Unimount clip holds nicely to the chin rest (so
you don't have to drill any holes in your Strad!). It also works
very well on Celtic harps, since you can clip the mic to the brace
inside the harp, therefore allowing the harpist to lean forward and
lean back without banging into a conventional mic mounted on a mic
stand. If you double-mic a clarinet, you can clip one of these to
the bell of the instrument. Again, because of the ability to carry
high SPL-levels, it is a killer mic for low 'thump' on the Irish
bodhran. "
Link
to AT's description
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- smooth, natural vocal reproduction with low
noise
- anti-shock engineering, super-durable
- multi-stage grille for excellent protection
against
plosives
Link
to AT's description
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- side-address stick design maximizes placement
options
- outstanding for overheads, percussion, acoustic
guitar,
strings
- integral 80Hz HPF switch, 10 dB pad
Real-life
comment:
"The
keyword here is
'side-address'. As a drum overhead, we like it even more than the
4041. In smaller rooms, say less than 200 people, you can put one
up as an overhead, and a kick drum mic, and you'll have a very
complete sound getting cymbals, snare, toms, all with one mic. The
450 also works well on acoustic fretted instruments. We've had good
luck single-micing a concertina, since the side-address feature
covers the fact that the concertina is bellows-driven with sound
coming out of two sides."
Link
to AT's description
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- tuned for clear, extended-range vocal
reproduction
- rare-earth neodymium magnet for improved output
- multi-stage grill for excellent protection
against plosives
- low handling noise
Link
to AT's description
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- for clear reproduction of guitar cabs, snare,
percussion
- multi-stage flat grille allows positioning
close to sound
source
- dual-wall floating construction minimizes
handling noise
Link
to AT's description
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- condenser design for studio quality performance
- anti-shock engineering
- multi-stage grille protects against plosives
Link
to AT's description
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- for high-SPL applications - kick drum,
percussion, brass,
others
- warm low-frequency response with excellent
presence
- versatile mounting options
Link
to AT's description
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- broad frequency response, low handling noise
- two-stage ball-type headcase for superior "pop"
protection
- sets price/performance standards for
intelligibility, sound
quality, noise suppression
Link
to AT's description
Cables
Rapco -- Lifetime warranty, made in
the U.S.
| High
impedance, 1/4-inch phone
jacks |
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3 feet |
$7.50 |
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6 feet |
$8.00 |
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10 feet |
$8.50 |
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15 feet |
$10.25 |
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18 feet |
$11.50 |
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20 feet |
$13.50 |
| Low impedance,
XLR jacks |
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30 feet |
$29.00 |
Electronic
Tuners
- Sweeping pendulum LCD and LED display and loud
tone
- Accented beats: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7
beats per measure
- Duplet, Triplet, Quadruplet rhythm figures
- Fold-out stand for desktop viewing
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Tuner functions:
- Manual calibration from 430 to 449 Hz
- Microphone for acoustic tuning
- 1/4" input for instrument tuning
- Adjustable calibration range from 410-480 Hz
- Built-in reference tone (12 notes/A4, Bb4
switchable)
- Auto power off and memory backup
Cases
We sell a variety of cases, both hardshell and softshell, as well as gig bags. Please browse the list below, and email or call (301) 270-9090 for more details.
Levy's Leathers Gig Bags -- We
carry the complete line of Levy's leather and fabric gig bags. Visit Levy's
Leathers for selection and photos; please call (301) 270-9090 or contact us for prices and availability.
Calton Custom Flight Cases -- For
guitar and other stringed instruments. Custom orders only. These cases
are very heavy duty and lightweight.
Access Fretted Instrument Gig Bags --
Access Brand gig bags are one of our favorite finds this year. These
are extremely high-quality gig bags at unbelievable prices. Their
"budget" line of Stage One bags are better than any other budget gig
bags we have seen.
Because these are rigid and well-padded bags, they cannot be
compressed and folded for shipping. They must be shipped in a guitar-sized box. Feel free to contact us for a shipping quote to your area. But even with a higher shipping cost, we feel these gig bags are still worth the
price!
Stage One gig bags have a waterproof, black nylon cordura
exterior. Very well-padded with backpack straps and accessory pocket.
Stage Three gig bags have a
waterproof, dark gray cordura exterior (600 denier, tweed-like pattern). They are extremely well-padded and rigid, with backpack straps and an outside accessory
pocket. Heavy duty hardware. The banjo bag is sized to fit resonator
banjos, but with so much padding we have found it satisfactory for
openbacks as well. They also fit many types of bouzoukis, octave
mandolins and citterns.
We occasionally stock or can special-order Stage Three gig bags.
Please contact us for current
availability.
Access Stage Three Banjo Gig Bag -- List $109.00, ours $79.00
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This is an oversize item and standard
shipping rates do not apply. Please contact us
for a shipping quote before ordering this item.
Access Stage Three Mandolin Gig Bag -- List $99.00, ours $69.00
Access Guitar Case Covers -- Turn your hardshell case into a
backpackable gig bag! (photo)
These case covers are made of heavy duty, padded, waterproof nylon cordura that zips around your hard case. They have removable backpack straps that are padded and
comfortable. If you prefer, you can carry the guitar by your hard
case's handle which fits through an opening in the case cover.
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