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16 May '13
Gibson "factory experience" evening
A tour around the Gibson Factory in Memphis, USA is something that most guitarists can only dream about...so Nevada Music are bringing you the next best thing with our upcoming Gibson "Factory...
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13 May '13
Tosin Abasi guitar clinic
Nevada Music are proud to announce that we will be hosting an evening with guitarist Tosin Abasi, as one of only 2 UK clinic dates that he'll be appearing at this year. This special event...
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12 May '13
Tips for vocalists - Good habits
Vocal training involves a lot of dealing with habits. By taking unhelpful habits and replacing them with helpful ones, your voice will improve much quicker. Here are 5 quick essential tips to...
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9 May '13
Igloo Choir vocal workshop
The Igloo Music Choir will be back at Nevada Music, offering a FREE vocal workshop on Saturday 18th May from 10am to 2pm. This workshop is open to singers of all ages and abilities, giving...
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26 Apr '13
Zoom demo day
Nevada are pleased to announce that Zoom product specialist, Sam Clarke, will be in-store at all day on Monday 20th May. Sam will be demonstrating all the new Zoom effects pedals such as the...
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15 Apr '13
TC Electronic - Buy 2 Get 1 FREE
Just like thousands of other guitarists around the world, we here at Nevada Music love TC Electronic stomp boxes. Offering a full range of effects, TC Electrionic guitar effects pedals offer...
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13 Apr '13
Free ukulele workshop
Have you ever fancied learning to play the ukulele? Well, now's your chance as Nevada Music, in association with Igloo Music School, will be hosting a free ukulele workshop on Friday 31st May....
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3 Apr '13
Choosing your first microphone
Almost every vocalist will use a microphone at some stage of their singing career (even classical singers and musical theatre performers are "mic'ed up" nowadays!), so it's important that they...
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3 Apr '13
Gavin Harrison drum clinic
Nevada Music are proud to announce that we will be hosting an evening with British drummer Gavin Harrison, as one of only 4 UK dates on his Zildjian European Clinic tour this Spring. This...
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3 Apr '13
Microphone Masterclass for World Voice Day
Have you ever lost your voice? If you have you'll know how frustrating it is to function in our every day lives when we can't make a sound! The aim of World Voice Day is to raise awareness and...
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2 Apr '13
Andy James guitar workshop
Nevada, in association with ESP Guitars, are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a FREE guitar workshop with Andy James (guitarist with critically acclaimed metal band, Sacred Mother...
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26 Mar '13
Easter at Nevada
Happy Easter from everyone at Nevada Music! Our store and phonelines will be open on Good Friday & Easter Monday from 10am to 4pm, and we've got plenty going on to make it worth your while...
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25 Mar '13
Nevada sponsor Hayling Island music festivals
Nevada Music are pleased to announce that we are now the main sponsor of this summer's "Playing on the Plaza" music festival events on Hayling Island. Taking place on selected Sunday...
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22 Mar '13
Free iPad Mini with every Roland HP-507
Buy a Roland HP-507 digital piano from Nevada Music between now and March 31st 2013 and Roland will send you a FREE Apple iPad Mini! All claims must be received by April 12th 2013. Visit the...
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22 Mar '13
Win studio gear from Focusrite
Buy any new Focusrite, Novation or KRK product from Nevada Music this Spring, and you could win a £200 voucher to spend on new studio gear! Simply complete the form on the Focusrite Website...
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11 Mar '13
Fender Instant Rebate...save up to £80!
We're offering up to £80 instant cashback on a huge range of Fender guitars and amplifiers purchased before 31st March 2013! £80 instant rebate on Fender American Standard...
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6 Mar '13
Boss go loopy!
Although it often feels like the whole world has gone Loopy, it’s worth remembering that Boss originally went Loopy way back in 2005 when the first Loop Station was born. Since then, Boss...
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4 Mar '13
Are you ready to rock?! Spring 2013
READY TO ROCK SCHOOL kicks off their official opening launch with a Sunday afternoon, jam packed with the very best in rock music and all performed by their very talented young students. The...
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18 Feb '13
Pre-owned & part-exchange wanted
Are you looking for an easy way to sell your unwanted musical equipment, without the hassle of a private sale or eBay listing? Maybe you're just a bit bored of your current guitar and fancy...
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14 Feb '13
Blackstar Cashback Offer
Buy a Blackstar HT range amplifier and claim up to £40 cash-back! To qualify for this awesome cash back offer you will need to purchase one of the qualifying HT amps (listed below)...
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30 Jan '13
Learn to play day 2013
"National Learn To Play Day" offers people of all ages the chance to pick up and try an instrument for the first time! This great event will take place on Saturday 16th March 2013 at the...
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18 Jan '13
Nevada Music Hire Department
Nevada Music have always had a wide range hire equipment available and offer quality PA, Sound, Lighting and DJ equipment in Portsmouth at competitive prices. Contact us on 02392 205100 or email...
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18 Jan '13
The Snow-Slash
Friday 18th January 2013. Heavy snow has again caused chaos all over the country, but the brave staff at Nevada have battled through the blizzards to make it into work (well, most of them!). Due to...
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11 Jan '13
Free Bare Knuckle Pickup Fitting
Nevada Music are now proud stockists of Bare Knuckle pickups. To celebrate, we're offering a FREE fitting service (worth £40) when you buy a pair of Bare Knuckles in-store*. For more details...
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11 Jan '13
Songwriting with my Boss BR
I’m a songwriter. I’m not a producer, I’m not a studio engineer, and I’m not computer genius either. Nothing makes me furious quicker than fidgeting about with buttons and...
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7 Dec '12
Controller Keyboards
One of the most innovative keyboard products over the past decade has been the introduction of scaled down versions of full sized MIDI controller keyboards ... These are normally referred to as...
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6 Dec '12
Are you ready to rock...? Xmas 2012
The READY TO ROCK SCHOOL is a new name in the South Hampshire/Portsmouth area but the the man at the helm will be a familiar name to most South Coast musicians namely, former Praying Mantis...
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6 Dec '12
Focusrite/Novation demo day
After the success of our last demo day, Focusrite and Novation product specialist, Chris Calcutt, will be back at Nevada Music on Monday 10th December. We stock a full range of Focusrite...
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4 Dec '12
Christmas Gifts for Musicians
'Tis the season to be jolly ... Yes, once again we approach the festive season and with it comes the stress of what to buy for whom. This can be even harder if you're trying to buy for a musician...
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4 Dec '12
Southsea Alternative Choir
We've always been passionate about supporting local musicians and causes, so for the second year running, Nevada Music are proud to be sponsoring the Southsea Alternative Choir and their "Singing...
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3 Dec '12
Marshall demo day with Chris George
Product specialist and top rock guitarist, Chris George, will be at Nevada Music on Saturday 15th December, demonstrating all the latest amps from Marshall. Chris will be on hand all day to answer...
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30 Nov '12
FREE Pedal Accessories
FREE patch cable & spare 9v battery with selected effects pedals! While stocks last, colours may vary
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26 Nov '12
FREE Epiphone Accessory Pack
Get a FREE Epiphone accessory pack when you buy selected Epiphone guitars! This awesome pack comprises of an Epiphone logo T-Shirt, a guitar strap, 10ft guitar cable, a string winder, polish &...
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21 Nov '12
Pre-Owned, Showroom Model & B-Stock
Pre-OwnedAll of our secondhand items include a 3 month warranty. For more information on a specific pre-owned item, please call our friendly sales team on (023) 92 205100 Showroom ModelShowroom...
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20 Nov '12
Nevada Music Top 10 Acoustic Guitars under £300
A recent resurgence in the popularity of acoustic guitars is in part thanks to up and coming artists and singer songwriters such as Ed Sheeran, as once again it has become cool to be seen cradling...
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19 Nov '12
Christmas opening hours
The Christmas shopping season is upon us once again, and to make it even more convenient for you to visit your favourite music store, Nevada will be opening on Sundays during December. To...
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15 Nov '12
Nevada Music Top 5 Guitar Amplifiers under £150.00
So ... You saved all your hard earned cash, carefully researched and chose your electric guitar and now you need a guitar amp to go with it but have just £150 of your budget remaining ......
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9 Nov '12
A history of the bass amp
There is an inherent difficulty with the amplification of bass instruments, and this is primarily due to the challenges of reproduction of low frequency sound. The distinction between bass...
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9 Nov '12
Nevada Music Top 10 Guitars under £200 ...
Here at Nevada Music we have a great selection of guitars for beginners, students and for those on a fixed budget who are looking to get the best deal possible for their hard earned/saved cash....
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8 Nov '12
Win Steve Vai tickets!!!
Guitar God, Steve Vai, is currently touring Europe and in a few weeks he'll be hitting the UK for a string of sold-out dates. Nevada Music have managed to get our hands on a pair of...
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7 Nov '12
Free Ashdown tuner pedal...
Buy an Ashdown Electric Blue 12-220 or Electric Blue 15-220 between now and 15th December, and get an Ashdown Bassometer tuner pedal (RRP £79) absolutely FREE! To redeem this great offer,...
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6 Nov '12
Why the ukulele?
With the popularity of the ukulele increasing more than any other instrument over the past year(according to the Musical Instrument Retail Conference), it’s not surprising that people aged...
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1 Nov '12
TC Electronic...Buy 2 Get 1 FREE
Just like thousands of other guitarists around the world, we here at Nevada Music love TC Electronic stomp boxes. Offering a full range of effects, TC Electrionic guitar effects pedals offer...
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31 Oct '12
Nevada Music Top 5 Electric Guitar Starter Packs
For those of you who are itching to learn how to play the electric guitar we thought we'd help you on your way by compiling our Top 5 electric guitar starter packs, it's probably fair to say that...
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25 Oct '12
Acoustic guitars for beginners
In the past few years the acoustic guitar has had something of a renaissance and has now become a fashionable and much sought after instrument, there are many popular artists who have championed...
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25 Oct '12
Choosing a beginner's electric guitar
The Electric Guitar is one of the world's most popular instruments, for those of you who have decided you'd like to learn how to play the electric guitar, Nevada Music has put together a basic...
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25 Oct '12
Take It Today Roland finance...
"Take it Today" is a finance scheme run by Nevada, in conjunction with Roland, to help spread the cost when you purchase any new Roland products. You can use the Take it Today scheme to...
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24 Oct '12
I am a bass player
I am a Bass player. By this, I do not mean that I am a guitarist who occasionally picks up a bass, nor would I call myself a ‘bass guitarist’ as such. I personally see being a...
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22 Oct '12
Roland Planet 10th anniversary promotions...
It's been 10 years since Roland launched their first Planet store, and to celebrate, we're offering 10 awesome Roland & Boss deals! These deals are only available in-store (not available...
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10 Oct '12
Guest bloggers wanted!
Calling all budding muso journalists!!! Nevada are on the lookout for guest bloggers and reviewers to help us write original, interesting and informative articles, covering the many areas of our...
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10 Oct '12
Nevada at the London Drum Show
This weekend (13th & 14th October) Nevada Music, in association with Natal Drums & Marshall Amplification, will be exhibiting in the retail arena at this year's London Drum Show. We'll be...
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9 Oct '12
Yamaha announce new THR amplifiers
The digital modelling amp market is already quite a crowded place, with popular models such as the Roland Cube, Fender Mustang and Line 6 Spider offering guitarists a versatile array of tones and...
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8 Oct '12
Free ukulele workshop at Nevada Music
Have you ever fancied learning to play the ukulele? Well, now's your chance as Nevada Music, in association with Igloo Music School, will be hosting a free ukulele workshop on Friday 2nd November....
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1 Oct '12
Take It Away finance
Supported by the Arts Council of England, the Take It Away scheme aims to make musical instruments more accessible to children and young people by providing interest-free loans of up to...
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21 Aug '12
Bass guitars
Most of the bass guitars available are solid-body electrics. A reasonable quality bass guitar can be purchased for under a hundred pounds these days. For the beginner there are a number of starter...
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9 Aug '12
Instruments
Entry Level Instruments Here at Nevada Music we pride ourselves on the collections of specially sourced instruments from the top manufactures. We are always mindful though that many of our...
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18 Jul '12
Focus On: Squier Electric Guitars
Squier Electric Guitars Squier guitars were introduced in the early 1980's after a court case between Fender and a Japanese manufacturer Tokai, the brand was born largely due to the success of...
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5 Jul '12
Focus On: Rickenbacker Guitars
Rickenbacker Guitars Rickenbacker's contribution to the development of the modern electric guitar is somewhat overshadowed by the two biggest American brands. In fact, Rickenbacker was first past...
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12 Jun '12
Focus On: Squier Guitars for Beginners
Squier Guitars for Beginners For those amongst you that are unfamiliar with the Squier brand they are a subsidiary company owned by one of the most famous guitar manufacturers in the world -...
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9 May '12
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8 May '12
Focus On: Squier
History Squier is a subsidiary of Fender and represents their entry-level models many of which are direct and accurate reproductions of classic Fender guitars and basses. The Squier range is made...
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23 Apr '12
Focus On: Takamine Guitars
Takamine Guitars History The Takamine Company Ltd are a Japanese based guitar manufacturer focusing almost exclusively on electro-acoustic and acoustic guitars. The company was founded in 1962...
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2 Apr '12
Focus On: Rickenbacker Guitars & Basses
History Rickenbacker is an American manufacturer of electronic musical instruments – primarily electric guitars and basses. The brand has been around since 1932 when they originally...
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20 Mar '12
Focus On: Vox Amplifiers
Vox Amplifiers History Vox is one of the most recognised British musical instrument and amplifier manufacturers and is now owned by Korg. The company originally made organs and was named...
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9 Mar '12
Focus On: Marshall Amplification
Marshall Amplification Marshall Amplification is a British company that manufactures world class musical instrument amplifiers, speakers and associated products and are currently based in...
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28 Feb '12
Focus On: Orange Amplifiers
Orange Amplifiers History The Orange Music Electronic Company was founded in London by Cliff Cooper in 1968. Today they are a world recognised manufacturer of amplifiers and cabinets for guitar...
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22 Feb '12
Focus On: Zoom Effects
Zoom Effects The Zoom Corporation - manufacturers of Zoom Effects pedals for guitars and basses - is a relatively new kid on the block. The company was formed as recently as 1983 in Tokyo, Japan...
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23 Jan '12
Focus On: Gretsch Guitars
Gretsch Guitars German immigrant Freidrich Gretsch founded Gretsch in 1883 in Brooklyn New York initially manufacturing banjos, tambourines and drums. Twelve years later he died and the company...
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10 Jan '12
Focus On: Gibson Guitar Corporation
Gibson Guitar Corporation The Gibson Guitar Corporation, is a manufacturer of acoustic and electric guitars, they are currently based in Nashville Tennessee. Probably the most recognised guitar...
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6 Dec '11
Keyboards
Keyboards are great way of learning to play a variety of music styles and are packed with all sorts of rhythms and effects for you to experiment with. Here at Nevada Music we stock a wide range of...
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30 Nov '11
Drums
When it comes to playing the drums, the choice of instruments and accessories available is vast. Comprising individual drums such as toms and kick drums, ethnic and tribal instruments like the...
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29 Nov '11
Focus On: Fender Stratocaster
Fender Stratocaster My first real life encounter with a Fender Stratocaster (commonly referred to as a "Strat") was way back in 1968. I'd seen Hank Marvin and Buddy Holly on TV and hankered...
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25 Nov '11
Amplifier set-up & positioning
When you are playing a gig, it is important to set up your amplifier and effects so that they are transparent - in other words, so that they don’t distract from the actual performance....
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11 Nov '11
Epiphone acoustic guitars
Ok, let's be honest, whenever a guitar player thinks of Epiphone, they predominantly think about their electric range and how they can receive an identical Gibson electric guitar copy at a...
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9 Nov '11
PA System Wiring & Connection
Whatever system you decide on, it will have to be connected together. Most amplifiers have the speaker connections at the back. It is important to use the correct cables for connecting...
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5 Oct '11
How To Choose The Right Microphone
When it comes to choosing a microphone for live performance there are some important factors to consider. You need the microphone to be tough and reliable, holding up to the rigours of live...
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4 Oct '11
Focus On: Fender Musical Instrument Corporation
Fender Musical Instrument Corporation The Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a manufacturer of stringed instruments, such as solid-body electric guitars, including the legendary Fender...
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21 Sep '11
Focus On: Zildjian
Zildjian Zildjian History The Zildjian Company goes back as far as 1623 when Avedis Zildjian, born in Constantinople, practised his art as an alchemist, chasing the dream to turn base metal into...
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14 Sep '11
How To Tune Your Guitar
Learning to tune your guitar properly is one of the most important lessons for a beginner. There is nothing more discouraging than learning a new rhythm sequence only for it to sound discordant...
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6 Sep '11
Focus On: Fender Bass Guitars
Fender Bass Guitars Fender Precision Bass Fender manufactured the first mass produced electric bass guitar back in the 1950s. At the time, the traditional double bass was finding itself lost in...
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5 Sep '11
Focus On: The Yamaha Corporation
The Yamaha Corporation The Yamaha Corporation manufactures a diverse range of goods from musical instruments through to electronics related goods, motor bikes and cars, it started life as a...
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29 Aug '11
Pre-Amplifiers
Pre-amplifiers are used extensively in the music industry and are commonly used in conjunction with guitars like the Line 6 UX2 (to enable low volume overdrive and distortion), with...
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10 Aug '11
Guitar effects pedals
The electric guitar is a surprisingly versatile and flexible instrument. Most musicians enjoy the intimacy of strumming a guitar through an amplifier whether playing a melodic harmony or...
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9 Aug '11
Focus On: Shure
Shure It was in 1925 that Sidney N Shure started the Shure Radio Company as a one man company selling radio parts in Chicago. By 1928, his brother Samuel had joined him, and the company was then...
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9 Aug '11
Focus On: Tascam
Tascam TASCAM History Since its formation in 1953 as the TEAC Corporation, the sound recording and processing part of the company was changed to TASCAM in the 1970s. Since then they have been...
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8 Aug '11
Combining guitar effects
Guitar effects "Effect" and alter the original guitar tone prior to the signal being sent to the speaker. Single, stand alone effects pedals are the most common and affordable type of guitar...
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4 Aug '11
Choosing the most suitable PA system ...
DJs If you are a DJ and have your own decks/CD/MP3 and mixer you will only need an amplifier and speakers. You're probably just after something that sounds similar to a good quality home stereo,...
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29 Jul '11
Choosing music production software
Today more and more musicians are turning to software based recording and production methods in preference to hardware multi-track recorders. Most musicians now own a computer of some description...
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21 Jul '11
Focus On: Epiphone Bass Guitars
Epiphone Bass Guitars Epiphone have a small but perfectly formed collection of basses - some are inspired by their Gibson big brother models whilst others are signature models for admired and...
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18 Jul '11
Focus On: Ibanez
Ibanez History Ibanez guitars started its long and salubrious history back in 1908 when its Japanese founder Hoshino Gakki was importing Spanish guitars branded as Salvador Ibanez. Some years...
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15 Jul '11
Focus On: Epiphone Guitars
Epiphone Guitars History Epiphone is a subsidiary of Gibson Guitars and could be considered to be the entry level Gibson brand for those who aspire to eventually owning a Gibson Instrument. The...
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14 Jul '11
Focus On: Roland Corporation
Roland Corporation Roland has existed in various forms since 1960 and is today one of the world's leading musical instrument manufacturers with headquarters in Japan and factories in Japan, the...
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15 Jun '11
Studio Recording Equipment
Technology has allowed the market price of recording equipment to fall dramatically over the past 10 years. Gone are the days when all serious recording projects had to be undertaken in expensive...
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7 Jun '11
Focus On: Epiphone Electric Guitars
Epiphone Electric Guitars Epiphone have been around since 1873, even longer than me (just) but for most guitarists today Epiphone's relevant history started in the early seventies when they...
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6 Jun '11
Focus On: Boss Corporation
Boss Corporation A division of Roland, Boss predominantly manufactures effects pedals for electric guitars and bass guitars; although in recent years they have expanded their product portfolio...
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3 Jun '11
Guitars
So you want to play guitar. If you are looking to buy yourself a guitar or purchase one as a present for someone else, the sheer range of different types and styles available will seem...
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30 May '11
How to Choose The Right Amplifier
Once you have chosen your first guitar, you need to find an amplifier which is going to help you get the very best from it. Most people will opt for a small 10watt or 15w practice amp. A...
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30 May '11
What to look for in an Effects Pedal
There are so many effects on offer to the modern guitarist that choosing the right pedal to unleash the full potential of the guitar can become a confusing minefield. So what exactly do you need...
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25 May '11
Amplifiers
So you have decided that you want to learn how to play the electric guitar, but have discovered that you are going to need an amplifier to go with it! The choice of products and brands is awesome,...
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25 May '11
Different drum setups
You’ve probably noticed that drums (and cymbals) are available in a mind-boggling range of sizes. This is because different styles of music require different tones and tunings. Choosing the...
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25 May '11
How To Replace Drum Skins
When Should I Change My Heads? Just as guitar players need to change their strings frequently, it's important for drummers to replace their skins (also called Heads) on a regular basis. Of course,...
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25 May '11
How To Set Up A Drum Kit
Setting up a drum kit isn’t rocket science, but setting up your drums correctly can make them much easier for you to play. You'll also find that your sticks and drum heads last longer and...
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25 May '11
How to Tune Your Drums
So by now you’ve read the Nevada guide on ‘How to Replace Drum Heads’ and you’ve got the new heads on all your drums with the lugs hand-tightened, right? Great! But before...
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25 May '11
Percussion
Percussion refers to any instrument that produces a sound by striking it with a stick or beater or played by hand. When people refer to percussion, they usually think of drums and in particular...
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25 May '11
What Power Output?
The output power rating combined with the size of speaker you choose for your amplifier will depend on what you want to use it for. Beginners will often go for a small practice amplifier...
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9 May '11
Electronic drum kits
Since the early 80s, electronic drum kits have been on the up and up. With updated trigger sensitivity and the use of samples, it’s never been easier to learn how to play drums – now...
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2 May '11
Optimising Sound for Gigs
You’ve rehearsed for months and it’s now time to play your first gig. The PA system has been bought or hired so it’s well worth thinking about how to set it up in order to...
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1 May '11
Finance
To help you spread the cost of a purchase, Nevada Music offer a great range of finance options both in-store and via mail order. We can offer 9, 12, 18 or 24 months interest free finance on...
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15 Apr '11
Valve Amplifiers versus Solid State Amps
Guitar amplifiers which utilise valves have been around for over 50 years and are still as popular today as ever. Many musicians feel that the valves bring warmth to the sound of the instrument,...
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12 Apr '11
Focus On: Peavey Electronics Corporation
Peavey Electronics Corporation The Peavey Electronics Corporation is based in Meridian, Mississippi and was founded by owner Hartley Peavey in 1965 after he built his first amplifier in his...
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5 Apr '11
How to tune your Bass Guitar
Once you’ve bought your very own bass guitar you are going to need to learn how to tune it. It’s always worth remembering that with a bass guitar, not only do all the strings have to...
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23 Mar '11
What is Sound Mixing?
Well, if you want the boffin’s definition then here it is…. "Sound mixing is the balancing of the relative volume, frequency and dynamic content of a number of sound sources....
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21 Mar '11
Focus On: Epiphone Sheraton Electric Guitar
Epiphone Sheraton Electric Guitar The Epiphone Sheraton semi-hollow electric guitar is based around the design of the Gibson 335 model and originally made its debut in 1959. Previous to this...
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21 Mar '11
Guitar effects pedals explained
Even seasoned guitarists can have difficulties differentiating the dozens of effects and their unique functions. With such a multitude of guitar effects on offer, working out which is the one for...
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10 Mar '11
How to choose a Bass Guitar
So you’ve decided you’d like to learn how to play the bass guitar, but how do you go about choosing the right model of instrument? Well, before you buy consider some of the points...
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7 Mar '11
Famous artists
The music business is well known for its icons and musicians. They have all played their part in influencing not just the music scene itself, but the design and development of the musical...
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21 Feb '11
Guitar Maintenance
Once you have chosen your guitar it’s really important to look after it properly. Performing simple maintenance on a regular basis is all that is required to keep your new instrument in...
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14 Feb '11
Focus On: Fender Acoustic Guitars
Fender Acoustic Guitars It would be entirely fair to say that acoustic guitar connoisseurs do not immediately think of the Fender brand when choosing the best of the high end acoustic guitar...
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7 Feb '11
Focus On: JBL
JBL JBL first appeared in 1927 when its founder James Bullough Lansing realised that the demand for bigger and better loudspeakers, as a result of the rise of the 'talking picture', was going to...
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2 Feb '11
How to string your bass guitar
OK, so it’s time to change the strings on your bass guitar and whilst it’s not exactly rocket science there is a correct procedure to follow when restringing your bass. Checklist Make...
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20 Jan '11
Focus On: Line 6
Line 6 Founded in California in 1996, Line 6 manufactures digital modelling instruments, amplifiers and effects processors. Digital modelling is a process whereby a series of software equations...
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11 Jan '11
PA Systems
What is a PA (Public Address) System? The PA is used to mix together the sounds from the vocal microphones and instruments, amplify it and project the sound out to the audience through the...
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10 Jan '11
Insurance
Why do you need Music Insurance? Whilst it may not be the most interesting purchase you make for your instrument, music insurance could turn out to be one of your most important purchases. It's a...
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29 Apr '10
How to Set Up Your Keyboard
So, you’ve spent your money and picked out a shiny new keyboard and now it’s home you need to think about how to set it up. So, the first thing you need to think about is location...
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1 Dec '09
Positioning Speakers
If you are going to get the best from your speakers it is important to have at least a basic understanding of the way sound behaves in a room. Speakers have to be above the head height of the...
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17 Nov '09
How to String Your Guitar
If your guitar has been properly strung it will maintain accurate and stable tuning which in turn will aid the resonance and sustain of the strings. Simply put, it will make you sound better and...
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4 Jun '09
What are Multi-Effect Racks & Processors
Effects processors are extremely powerful pieces of kit. With various adjustable knobs and inputs, they are the perfect device for not only creating truly unique guitar sounds, but also precise...