Boss BR600 Digital Multitrack Recorder

The BR-600 is a quite useful machine, the main problem is there are some limitations. There isn't really 8 tracks but in reality are 4 unique tracks and 2 stereo tracks. The limitation occurs when recording back up guitar, two drum tracks, bass and then, oops, out of tracks, have to mix down. The unit uses 1Gig Flash Memory or smaller. You can't use a larger capacity memory. 1G will fill up after 5 or 6 songs if you've recorded a few takes and mixed down a few times. The unit comes with a 256M chip that won't last long. At $50 - $60 each the 1G memory chips will eat up a lot of cash. Also, the 1Gig Flash chips are getting hard to find since most consumers want larger memory capacity for newer devices.

For about $50 more than the new BR-600 you can pick up the Fostex MR-16HD. This machine has a 40Gig hard drive. It also has 8 unique inputs, with 4 stereo tracks. A similar problem to the BR-600, but 8 tracks give you much more versatility than 4.

Snare Drum Stand - Chrome - Pro Quality - Adjustable

Aside from the name pro quality there is nothing in this stand as far from "professional quality" as you can get. My father has been a professional drummer for 40 years. He bought this stand to hold a vintage tom he was adding to one of his kits. (Didn't want to harm its vintage value by drilling holes for a new mount.)

The stand is weak, rickety, loose, unstable and at its highest point it's still lower than most professional stands. It would have been too low and shaky for my father even if used as a snare drum holder. For the tom it just doesn't work at all.

We're sending it back for a refund today. Instead of this, pop's using an old snare basket holder mounted on a DW cymbal stand for the tom.

ART USB Dual Pre 2 Channel Preamp

This mini toy is good, when you want to record your music and mix it in your computer. Why? This is a few reason,  it is small (portable), easy to use, and quite powerful.

The setup with this unit is extremely simple. here are the steps I followed:
1. Plug the mics into the XLR input jacks on the front
2. Connect the unit to your PC with the USB cable - if you have Windows Vista or Windows 7 it is recognized immediately as a USB device
3. Select "USB audio codec" as your default recording device in Windows by right-clicking on the speakers icon in the taskbar
4. Choose he recording properties that you want (I picked stereo / 16-bit / 48 kHz) and save this selection by clicking OK
5. Fire up your recording software ( I use Sony Sound Forge)
6. Set the levels of each channel using the hardware gain control knobs on the device
7. You are ready to record

A strong "buy" recommendation, if you want to make quick and easy CD-quality live recordings with extreme portability. Absolutely amazing value for money - there is nothing in the market at this quality and price point that I am aware of.

Fender Frontman 10G 10W Guitar Combo Amp, Black

It is small, light, fairly loud for its size, built like the proverbial tank, no unwanted extras. And it's quite cheap! It produce a very clear clean sound, which you can dirty up a bit via the built-in overdrive (there's a button and a gain dial), and nicely built. I especially like that, unlike many competing products, this amp is free from the usual multitude of built-in effects. My view is, if I need something, I'll hook up a pedal; good clean sound is all I need from a "bedroom" amp -- and I don't want to pay for what I don't need; from that standpoint the 10G looks ideal. This thing is good for practice and no-drums creative sessions with friends.

String Swing Hardwood Home & Studio Guitar Hanger

Compared those $12 to $14 guitar hanger with this $9. I am glad to tell you that the structural quality is as very much similar than more expensive options and the wood grain is much better looking than the picture would indicate.
Others have suggested that these be mounted to a stud but the included drywall anchors, when installed correctly, are very secure and would easily withstand the heaviest guitar you have (unless, perhaps, you play a 4" thick solid ebony instrument). If your studs are 16" apart, you could utilize them (staggered mounting if necessary) and get a fairly dense wall of guitars but if your studs are 24" apart you'll have a large (8"+) gap between instruments and may wish to opt for drywall anchors for some instruments as I have.

The back of my acoustic instruments (000, 00, Parlor & Classical) sit well clear of the back wall so I haven't had the need to put protective backing on the wall behind them (consider some backing if children or careless adults will be removing & replacing instruments from the wall). If you plan to use these for electrics, I'd opt for the electric specific hangers so they hang closer to the wall.

As a guitar builder, here's some advice for any newbies:
Keep your instrument in it's (humidity controlled) hard case except when playing. Failing that, keep it up high using a wall hanger and control humidity for the entire room (40 to 50%). I've seen far too many instruments get damaged when sitting down on a guitar stand.

Planet Waves 10 Standard Guitar Picks - Celluloid - Assorted Pearl-Medium

I use my pick since I got them, and they work great and give a good sound. The main problem  is the picks was shipped in a box that is approx. 5x7" and come in a small plastic bag, therefore the shipping is outrageous. Why'd they do that? Because it would much simpler if it was shipped in a plain envelope and not cost the customer $5.00 to ship. More like the cost of a stamp and maybe tracking less than $1.50. Also the shipping time is far to long of a wait. I ordered a guitar at the same time and recieved it a week before recieving these picks.

I use these pics all the time they have a good feel to em they are very nice and colorful they stick out like a sore thumb on carpet so they are hard to loose and these picks are durable am im a heavy metal guitarist so when i say something is durable its durable I highly recommend these picks to anyone good price good picks stop reading this review and just buy .

Epiphone LP Standard Plus-Top Les Paul Collection Electric Guitar, Vintage Sunburst

I purchased this guitar from Guitar Center about a year ago. Guitar is simply beautiful. For the money I paid there has never been a nicer looking guitar than the Les Paul, it just screams classic rock. The play ability is very good, it isn't a Gibson, but most players don't have the money to purchase a Gibson when they are first starting.
The only minor complaint being the stock pick-ups are little muddy.
I added a couple of Seymour Duncan humbuckers and had the action lowered which greatly improved the sound and ease of playing. Play this guitar through a Line 6 Flextone and you can have really good tone for under a grand.