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Catalog > Accessories updated June 20, 2008

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.

CA30: 30-watt RMS stereo acoustic amp -- List $350 Our price: $280.00
Dual channel, Chorus, slant front

CA60: 60-watt RMS stereo acoustic amp -- List $575 Our price: $460.00
Dual channel, Chorus, slant front, CFP2 footswitch

CA60D: 60-watt RMS stereo acoustic amp -- List $725 Our price: $580.00
Dual channel, Chorus, slant front, Digital signal processor, CFP2 footswitch

CA125: 125-watt RMS tri-amped acoustic amp -- List $800 Our price: $640.00
3 channels, Chorus, tilt back, CFP2 footswitch

CA125D -- List $950 Our price: $760.00
Like having your own PA system in a little box! These are favorites of the HMT staff.
Two 8-inch speakers, one high frequency horn
17 1/2 inches x 20 1/2 inches x 13 1/2 inches
125-watt RMS tri-amped acoustic amp
3 channels, Chorus, tilt back
Digital signal processor
CFP2 footswitch


Metronomes

Sabine MetroTune MT-9000 -- A metronome and tuner in one! $37.50
  • 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
Korg MA-30 -- $27.20
  • Digital LED display
  • Mute function
  • Reference tones C4-B4 (with calibration)
  • Can accent different beats of measure
  • Two AAA batteries included
Wittner MT-50 -- $23.50
  • 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

Fishman Transducers

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

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


Microphones

    Fishman

    Shure
    SM57 -- $125.00
    SM58 -- $154.00

    Audio Technica Pro Series

    20X, Dynamic -- $54.95
    Pro 35X -- $140.00


Cables

Rapco -- Lifetime warranty, made in the U.S.

High impedance, 1/4-inch phone jacks
3 feet $7.50
6 feet $8.00
10 feet $8.50
15 feet $10.25
18 feet $11.50
20 feet $13.50
Low impedance, XLR jacks
30 feet $29.00


Electronic Tuners

Sabine MetroTune MT-9000 -- A metronome and tuner in one! $37.50
  • 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" input for instrument tuning
Korg Chromatic Tuner CA-30 -- $30.00 see special offer below
  • Adjustable calibration range from 410-480 Hz
  • Built-in reference tone (12 notes/A4, Bb4 switchable)
  • Auto power off and memory backup
    SPECIAL OFFER: $25.00 with purchase of stringed instrument


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.

Access Stage One Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Gig Bag -- List $69, ours $49.00
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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 One Small Body Acoustic Guitar Gig Bag -- List $69, ours $49.00
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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 One Banjo Gig Bag -- List $69, ours $49.00
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 One Mandolin Gig Bag -- List $65, ours $46.00

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.

Access Stage Three Banjo Gig Bag -- List $109, ours $79
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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, 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.

Access Dreadnought Guitar Case Cover -- List $79, ours $59.00
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Access Small Body Acoustic/Classical Guitar Case Cover -- List $79, ours $59.00
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