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Greatest Guitar Riffs of All Time
  • Hendrix
  • Rush
  • Dick Dale
  • The Stones
  • Led Zeppelin
  • Queen
  • Chuck Berry
  • and more!


Video

Greatest Guitar Riffs of All Time - Part I
Learn the greatest riffs ever recorded from  the late 50's to the present day.
Running time: approx. 60 min.


MVP is proud to continue to provide quality music and educational materials for the next generation.  After providing quality video instruction for the past decade, they are ready to move forward with you into the next millennium.

Videos are more affordable than ever, and MVP provides for all aspects of music education.  MVP's commitment to the best service, best prices, and highest quality has helped them remain the standard bearers for this field.

From playing blues harmonica to setting up your own home studio, MVP has a video that can show you the way.  As they continue to bring new titles to the market, you will find that MVP is still the "definitive source" for the broad scope of video instruction now available.


Guitar Style of the Eagles
  • Hotel California
  • Take It Easy
  • The Long Run
  • Desperado
  • and more!


Video - The Eagles

Guitar Method in the Style of the Eagles
Curt Mitchell teaches you the melodic guitar style of the most successful country rock band in history.
Running time: approx. 60 min.

MVP is proud to continue to provide quality music and educational materials for the next generation.  After providing quality video instruction for the past decade, they are ready to move forward with you into the next millenium.  Videos are more affordable than ever, and MVP provides for all aspects of music education.  MVP's commitment to the best service, best prices, and highest quality has helped them remain the standard bearers for this field.

From playing blues harmonica to setting up your own home studio, MVP has a video that can show you the way.  As they continue to bring new titles to the market, you will find that MVP is still the "definitive source" for the broad scope of video instruction now available.


eMedia Guitar Songs Instructional Software
eMedia Guitar Songs

Learn to play hit songs in all styles, including rock, blues, country, classical and folk genres.

This new version now has a variable-speed MIDI track for slowing down the music and separate audio tracks including no-guitar, guitar-only and bass-only.

eMedia Guitar Songs presents over 20 songs made famous by artists such as Eric Clapton, Melissa Etheridge, Heart, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, Santana, Talking Heads, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Who and more!  Song playing tips are included for both bass and guitar players.

Includes a realistic animated fretboard which now even shows bends and vibrato in addition to fingering positions in real-time.  Also includes an automatic tuner and metronome!  Options for guitar tablature or standard notation available on each song.

Famous Songs:
eMedia has chosen 21 songs by legendary artists for Guitar Songs.  This is the easiest way to learn how to play classic songs.  You have the option to learn using either guitar tablature or standard music notation.  In addition, the music tracking feature highlights tablature or notation in real-time as the music plays, making it easy to follow along.  Sections of music can be highlighted, looped and even slowed down with variable-speed MIDI tracks.

Rock Songs

"Behind Blue Eyes" - The Who

"Baby, I Love Your Way" - Peter Frampton (Played and sung by Peter Frampton!)

"Oye Como Va" - made famous by Santana

"I'm the Only One" - Melissa Etheridge

"Magic Man" - Heart (All-new recording by Roger Fisher, former guitarist of Heart!)

"That'll Be the Day" - Buddy Holly

"Truckin'" - Grateful Dead

Blues Songs

"Before You Accuse Me" - made famous by Eric Clapton

"The Sky is Cryin'" - made famous by Stevie Ray Vaughan

"(Sittin' on the) Dock of the Bay" - Otis Redding

"Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" - Jim Croce

"Take Me to the River" - made famous by the Talking Heads

Country Songs

"On the Road Again" - Willie Nelson

"Blue Moon of Kentucky" - made famous by Elvis Presley

"Georgia on My Mind" - made famous by Ray Charles

"I Can't Make You Love Me" - made famous by Bonnie Raitt

Classical Songs

"Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" - Mozart

"Lullaby" - Brahms

"Minuet" - Bach

Folk

"Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child"

"Swanee River"

More Features

Animated Fretboard
Watch the fretboard come alive with real-time display of notes, including bends, vibrato and slides!  Includes both right and left-handed views from both the perspective of looking down at your guitar and across at an instructor’s guitar.

Real Instrument Multi-Tracking
You've got the option to zero in on the guitar-only tracks or turn off the guitar track and play along with the rest of the band.  Bass-only, no-bass and rhythm-only tracks are also included.  Of course, you'll also want to hear the full audio track in all its glory, complete with guitar, rhythm and vocals.  Professional studio recordings and authentic instrumentation mean that you'll hear what sounds like the real thing.

MIDI Tracks
New variable-speed MIDI tracks for each song allow you to slow down the music and learn at whatever pace you like.

Jukebox Navigation
Preview and choose songs easily through the animated jukebox.  This makes it easy to navigate, with the option to select songs by genre. There's no need to plug in quarters either!

Automatic Tuner
Visually tune your electric or acoustic guitar by playing into a computer microphone.  Includes custom tunings for specific songs when needed. Also provides audio reference notes for each string.

Digital Metronome
Allows you to set your own tempo and work on your picking speed, rhythm and timing.  Provides both visual cue and/or audio tick.  Full range of tempi, from largo to prestissimo.

Digital Recorder
Record and play yourself back!  This feature allows you to compare your recordings with the instructor's version, fine tune your skills and store musical ideas.

Artist Biographies and Photos
Gain insights into the lives of the legends.

Playing Tips
Instructional material presents the chords and tips needed to master the song. Tips for playing the bass part are also included.

Technical Description

Minimum System Requirements

Windows Pentium PC

Windows 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / Me / XP

16 MB free RAM

Macintosh Power PC

System 7.5.3 or later

16 MB free RAM

Keep Your Guitar In Tune The Easy Way!

Korg GA30 Guitar and Bass Tuner

Korg Guitar Tuner

Ultra-compact design.  High-precision LCD.

Ultra-Compact LCD Needle-Style Dedicated Guitar and Bass Tuner
High accuracy and superb functionality have made Korg tuners the worldwide favorite.  And now, the new GA-30 joins the best-selling GA Series of tuners.  With even more features, like a pitch reference tone and quinta-flat tuning, the GA-30 tuner packs basic functionality and convenient tuning functions into ultra-compact bodies.

Features

Ultra-compact design

High-precision LCD needle-type meter for stable tuning

Quinta Flat Tuning mode lets you tune 1-5 semitones flat

Supports 7-string guitar tunings

Sound Out can produce a reference tone from the internal speaker

Auto Power Off function conserves battery life

Approximately 100 hours of continuous use

An Easy-to-Use Dedicated Guitar and Bass Tuner
This dedicated guitar/bass tuner lets you select either Guitar mode or Bass mode for truly easy operation with automatically detected pitch.  The wide detection range supports 7-string guitar (7B through 1E) in Guitar mode, and 6-string bass (Low-B, Hi-C) in Bass mode.  A high-sensitivity mic is built-in, allowing easy and accurate tuning of acoustic guitars.

Ultra-Compact Body with a "Tilt Slit"
Although the GA-30 is small, thin, and light, don't let its pocket-sized body fool you.  The GA-30 can accurately tune any guitar or bass.  From studio to stage, tuning is easy and convenient.  The back of the unit includes a unique arc-shaped "tilt slit" that lets you insert a plastic card for use as a handy stand.

High-Precision LCD Meter
The meter section uses a LCD needle, combining the accuracy of an LCD with the easy visibility of a needle, and providing a stable display. Additional visual feedback is provided by LEDs that indicate pitch deviation.

Sound Out — Internal Speaker Provides a Reference Pitch
In addition to visual tuning via meter, the GA-30 can play reference pitches from its internal speaker (Sound Out) for tuning by ear.  Each press of the Sound switch will cycle the output sound through 7B->6E->5A->4D->3G->2B->1E in Guitar mode, or LB->4E->3A->2D->1G->HC in Bass mode.

Quinta Flat Tuning Mode — A World-Wide First!
The GA-30's Quinta Flat Tuning mode supports the lowered tunings used in heavy metal styles to give more weight to the sound.  Until now, dedicated guitar tuners have supported a maximum of only 4 semitones below standard pitch, but the GA-30 gives you 5 steps of flatted tuning, extending as far as 5 semitones below standard pitch, and supporting even super-long scale guitars that are 5 frets longer than conventional guitars.

Auto Power Off Function
If you leave the unit powered-on for 20 minutes without performing any operation, the Auto Power Off function will turn the power off automatically, avoiding unnecessary battery consumption.

Approximately 100 Hours of Continuous Use
Low-power consumption design allows an amazing 100 hours (approximate) of continuous battery life (A4 continuous input, Meter mode, zinc-carbon batteries).

* Even if the pitch is within the detection range, detection may not be possible for instrumental sounds that contain a large number of overtones or have a rapid decay.

Technical Description

Tuning: 12-note equal-tempered

Detection range: 23.12Hz - 1975.54Hz

Guitar Reference tone: 7B-6E-5A-4D-3G-2B-1E

Bass Reference tone: LB-4E-3A-2D-1G-HC

Built-in Speaker

Tuning modes: Meter (auto guitar/bass) and Sound (auto guitar/bass)

Flat tuning: 1 - 5 semitones "Quinta Flat"

Tuning accuracy: +/-1cent

Sound accuracy: +/-1.5 cent

Connection jack: Input jack (1/4 in. mono)

Power supply: 2 AAA batteries 3V

Battery life: 100 hours, approximately

Dimensions (W x D x H): 4.1 x 2.52 x 0.6 in. (104 x 64 x 15 mm)

Weight: 2.86 oz. (81 g), including batteries

Included items: Owner's Manual, (2)AAA batteries


Excellent Guitar Stand for a CHEAP Price!

Guitar Stand

Non-slip feet.
 Security strap.


I own two of these stands and they are worth the price!  (Rick)

OnStage XCG4 Tripod Guitar Stand (Black)
The XCG4 holds virtually any acoustic or electric guitar or bass.  This is a tubular metal stand with black velveteen rubber padding, a heavy-duty sheet metal leg housing, a security strap on the top yolk of the stand and a matte black powder coat finish.  Setup and height adjustment is easy with its non-scratching friction knob.

  • Flush end caps to protect your instrument
  • Security strap
  • Black velveteen rubber
  • Matte black powder coat finish
  • 17mm tubing (top section)
  • V-Groove in rear of top section for easier assembly and confident setup
  • Stepped yoke for gravity-assisted stability
  • Rolled edge of bottom section for easy setup
  • Non-scratching friction knob
  • 22mm tubing (bottom section)
  • Solid steel rod with keyway
  • Heavy-duty sheet metal leg housing
  • Non-slip end cap feet

Get Connected With The Best Cables!

Whirlwind EGC Guitar Instrument Cable

Whirlwind Guitar Cord

High quality connectors.

Get Whirlwind quality in an economical package!  This flexible, low-noise cable is a great deal.  Features include high quality connectors.


CBI GA1 American-Made Instrument Cable

CBI American Guitar Cable

1/4 in. plugs on each end.

CBI's GA-1 American Made cable is ideal as a guitar cable, patch cord, keyboard cable, or anywhere a 1/4 in. to 1/4 in. connection is required. Between processors, between pedals, from your effects to your amp even from your mixer to your power amp.  CBI uses high quality wire and superb connectors in these affordable, durable cables.

C.B.I. features unsurpassed delivery, flexibility, and quality for the Recording Studio, Live Audio, and Sound Installation Wiring markets.  C.B.I. products include many top of the line components, such as Belden cable, Switchcraft, G&H, and Neutrik connectors.  C.B.I.'s product lines encompass a wide range of professional wiring systems for musical instruments, sound reinforcement, sound installation, audio/video, recording & broadcast, as well as bulk wires, connectors, adapters, and custom designs.  In addition to being a well-established and respected force in the retail music industry with over 20 years of experience, C.B.I. has been a pioneer in the field of designer cables and is unparalleled in the custom cable market.


Monster Cable Monster Standard 100 Instrument Cable

Monster Cable
(Straight with 1/4 Inch Plugs)

Put the Monster in Your Music!  Introducing Monster Standard® 100 Instrument Cable
A quality connection starts with quality cable.  And with Monster Standard 100, you’ll use a cable that sounds as good as it looks.  So, whether you’re gigging, tracking in the studio, or jamming in the garage, Standard 100 is a great entry-level cable to get you started.  All the pros know cable makes a difference... that’s why a lot of your favorite bands are using Monster. Standard 100 delivers the quality, durability, and reliability every Monster musician needs... it’s always ready to perform when you are.

Technology and Features
Precision coaxial design for accurate frequency repsonse and wide dynamic range.

90% coverage copper-braided shield rejects RFI and EMI for a lower noise floor and increased resolution.

Carbon-infused dielectric reduces microphonic pops and cracks for a noise-free cable design.

IsoTec® vibration techonlogy further redudes handling noise.

Extra-flexible Duraflex® outer jacket for superior reliability and cut resistance.

Interchageable color "O" ring attaches to each 1/4 in. connector for easy identification.

New heavy-duty, molded connector design increases durability and resists damage.

Hard nickel contact 1/4 in. connectors are durable and corrosion resistant.

Monster-Quality Instrument Cable At An Affordable Price
Heavy-Duty Injection Molded Connector – Specially designed strain relief increases cable durability and resists damage

Easy-to-ID Color-Coded Rings – for easy identification when you’re plugging in multiple cable. Several colors included

Ultra-Flexible Duraflex® Protective Jacket – Coils & uncoils effortlessly. Withstands heavy use

Special Copper Windings – Provides improved clarity and tighter bass, even over long lengths

Heavy-Duty Shielding – Dense copper braided shield for excellent noise rejection


Hosa Straight Headphone Extension Cable - 25 feet

Headphone Extension Cable

(Female 1/4 inch Phone to Male 1/4 inch Phone)  (Model HPE325)

This is a 'gotta have' for the studio.  This 25 ft., flat (uncoiled) stereo extension makes life just a little bit easier.

Straps For Your Axe!

Eagle Mountain Guitar Straps


Eagle Mountain Guitar Strap

This adjustable, 2 in. wide strap is made of nylon webbing in the good old U.S.A.  It features soft leather ends and has no abrasive metal parts to ruin and mar your guitar's finish.

Nylon webbing.  Leather lace/string not included.  Adjustable from 39 in. to 69 in.

Fender Guitar Straps


Fender Monogram Guitar Strap

A Fender favorite, this 2 in. strap now has extra padding for a more comfortable fit.

Available in Black/Yellow/Brown, Black/Yellow/Red, Black/Lt. Grey/Med. Blue, Red/White/Blue, and White/Brown/Yellow.



You Only Sound As Good As Your Equipment - Including Your Strings!

Ernie Ball Regular Guitar Strings
Nickel wound.

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Guitar Strings
These Ernie Ball strings are made from nickel-plated steel wire wrapped around tin plated hex shaped steel core wire.  Their nickel-wound sets are by far the most popular, producing a well balanced and all around good sound.

Technical Description

Gauges: 10-13-17-26-36-46.




Dean Markley Blue Steel Strings
Briefly frozen to -320¹ with liquid nitrogen.

Dean Markley Blue Steel Electric Guitar Strings (Regular, Model 2556)
That's right, this is the one everyone's been talking about.  It's simply amazing what a little -320¹ liquid nitrogen can do to a guitar string.  If  I were you, I'd put on a set and see what all the noise is about.  Twice the tone and twice the life.

Blue Steel strings are the world's first and finest Cryogenic-processed strings.  Blue Steel strings are a total breakthrough in string technology. Starting with the very finest quality materials, Blue Steel strings are frozen to minus 320 degrees Fahrenheit, held there for an exact period of time and then slowly and carefully brought back to their original temperature.

 This unique Cryogenic treatment realigns the molecular structure of the string, giving Blue Steel more highs and lows, a longer life, and greater ability to stay in tune.  Blue Steel strings are available for acoustic, electric, and electric bass guitars, and come in all popular gauges.

Technical Description

#2556 REG gauge: .010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046

The Name, `Dean Markley` Says It All!

Acoustic Guitar Pickup

Dean Markley Acoustic Pickup

Single coil. Bell-like harmonics.

Dean Markley Pro Mag Plus Acoustic Guitar Pickup
Dean Markley's ProMag Plus acoustical pickup has become an industry standard.  ProMag's perfect balance and maple wood housing give it that smooth, high-end response that you want from an acoustic pickup.  ProMag is unsurpassed.

Being a single coil pickup, the ProMag Plus has bell-like harmonics that sing like no other acoustical pickup.  ProMag has gained recognition as the finest sounding acoustic pickup made.  ProMag is voiced and balanced at the factory for perfect string balance, treble strings and bass strings will ring out with the same volume.  An award wining 15-ft. low noise, double-shielded cable terminated with a solderless in. nickel jack gives you freedom of movement with no worry of noise or hum.

Plug into Dean Markley's ProMag Plusœ Acoustical Pickup and see just how good your acoustic guitar can sound.

Dean Markley acoustic pickups are the best-selling pickups on the market today.  That isn't just luck.  Each Dean Markley pickup is engineered with the performer in mind, providing the truest reproduction and the finest in reliability.  Whether it's the Award Winning Curly Maple Promag Plus Soundhole pickup, the Ebony finished Grandœ Humbucking, the all new Gold Humbucking with Dean's special "hot B-Fix" and Gold Plated Jack, the Artist Instant-Mount piezo pickup (with internal or external mountings), or the new Sweet Spot Under-The-Saddle Bridge Pickup, Dean Markley has a pickup that's perfect for you.


Git Pickin`

Fender Guitar Picks thin
Thin


Fender 351 Classic Celluloid Pick (Thin, 12 Pack)

Celluloid is the premier pick material.  Celluloid picks give the traditional feel, with a smooth striking surface and a warm, round musical tone. Often called the Fender pick, the 351 shape is the pick most associated with Fender.  A wider body and a rounded tip have made this pick a favorite with players of every style.  Comes in a handy re-seable clamshell of 12 picks.

Fender Medium Guitar Picks
Medium


Fender 351 Classic Celluloid Pick (Medium, 12 Pack)

Celluloid is the premier pick material.  Celluloid picks give the traditional feel, with a smooth striking surface and a warm, round musical tone. Often called the Fender pick, the 351 shape is the pick most associated with Fender.  A wider body and a rounded tip have made this pick a favorite with players of every style.  Comes in a handy re-seable clamshell of 12 picks.


Fender Guitar Piicks Premium
Premium Thin


Fender 351 Premium Celluloid Pick (Thin, 12 Pack)

Fender Premium Celluloid picks combine the traditional tone and feel of celluloid, with beautiful and unique colors.  Often called the Fender pick, the 351 shape is the pick most associated with Fender.  A wider body and a rounded tip have made this pick a favorite with players of every style.  Comes in a handy re-seable clamshell of 12 picks.

Guitar Pick Holder

Reusable non-marring adhesive.
Ergonomically designed.


Dunlop Ergo Pickholder

Finally, a pickholder worthy of being on your guitar.  This sleek, ergonomically designed pickholder is made out of high impact plastic for years of gigging.  Featuring a delrin spring system and reusable non-marring adhesive to preserve your guitar finish.  Slick-n-quick.  Keep your picks where you need’em.


Pick Holder for Microphone Stand

Mic and stand not included.


Dunlop 5010 Mic Stand Pick Holder (7 in.)

A must for every performing musician.  It is made of high quality rubber to ensure a firm hold against a standard mic stand.

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