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These days, cost-cutting is the new norm.This includes investing in your music.If you’re just starting out or looking to expand your existing collection of guitars, you should really look into buying a second hand guitar. You might want to purchase a pricey and brand new guitar as a means of assuring yourself of a good deal.However, you should know that second-hand guitars of the same model can be purchased at a cheaper price and thus save you a lot of money. Your only dilemma now lies in the problem of trying to get your money’s worth.Buying a second hand guitar is no joke.However, a bit of research can help solve the problem.Many first-time buyers do not know how to bargain for cheaper prices, especially with suppliers who tend to sell guitars at higher costs.Which is why, again, research will always save you some money when trying to invest in second hand guitars. What should you do when you actually find someone, either in the classifieds or through a friend, who wants to sell you his or her own guitar?You have to prepare yourself for making a purchase before you go diving into any kind of deal.Buying a second hand guitar is no joke when you are trying to save money. Don’t be scared to ask the seller about all your concerns, it’s only natural.It would be to your advantage to ask about the guitar’s basic details, like it’s make and model.If you did your research, you should know this already.Usually, you can look for price quotes on that type of guitar and see if other people like it or not elsewhere.This gives you the upper hand in terms of knowing the real pros and cons of the guitar, as compared to the sales talk. Next, you should not forget to ask about its history.Asked if it has been handled carelessly or has suffered from any trauma so that you can address the necessary repairs.You would not want to suddenly find cracks on it in the future when you’re already using it.This should also include the age of the guitar.This is how you determine if it has been maintained properly.Hopefully, the guitar’s previous owner has cared for it well. You must inspect the guitar in two ways when you finally have it.Look at it from afar, then give it a closer inspection.If you don’t spot anything wrong with the entire thing, then good for you!A small number of scratches is alright.But even a few signs of rust on any part of the guitar already a signal for you not to buy it.It only means it’s been neglected and it won’t be running smoothly for too long. It is a must for you to thoroughly examine the neck of the guitar.Hold it like you would hold a gun and check it thoroughly.Be sure that it looks straight from that point of view.Look at the part where the neck and body merge down the bottom.Do you spot parts that have been glued on, or cracks that are sticking out? If there are, that’s a bad sign.You must also examine the guitar’s action.Make sure that the strings are equally distanced throughout the fret board, and not drooping in some parts.It is better if the strings are closer to each other, this makes them easier to press.If the strings come in contact with the board, that’s another bad sign you must look for. Once the guitar passes all these tests, then you must actually play it. Make sure each string makes the right pitch.The actual tuning can be dealt with later on, but the most important thing to remember are the positions of the strings and how well it corresponds to the appropriate note and pitch.If the intonation of the guitar is messed up, you have to spend on having it fixed by a guitar technician.Usually, you can test for the intonation by playing a chord — in this case, the E shape bar chord is most useful to play on every fret.Check if the pitch is consistent up until the bridge of the guitar. If you wish to purchase an electric guitar, be sure to have an amp on hand, whether it is yours or the seller’s.The rest of the guide is perfect for just that. Pump up the volume a bit and try playing.Try out different effects by alternating soft and loud volumes.Try out all the switches so you can see if they all work as they were intended to.Be wary of strange sounds coming from the guitar.In order to do this, play around with the controls while strumming a chord at the same time.If you hear anything strange, this signifies that the guitar is quite old and will require some maintenance over the course of a few years.But if it’s fairly new, then again, forget about it. Now, just because you are satisfied with what you’ve heard doesn’t mean the testing ends there.You will need to compare it with how a brand new guitar sounds like.Ask for a demo from your local music shop.If it doesnt sound right, then it is time to search for another vendor.If you’re still inexperienced in playing guitars, don’t be ashamed of playing in public!This is not a matter of showing off your skills, but a matter of making sure the guitar is functioning properly. It is advisable for you to keep in mind all the tips this guide has offered you before buying a used guitar.If you do not feel very confident with your knowledge, it wouldn’t hurt to bring a friend or an experienced guitarist.A guitar isn’t like a new shirt or a new pair of jeans, replacing it won’t be cheap and having a guitar you can rely on will benefit you in the long run.

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3rd bridge $58.99 The 3rd bridge is an extended playing technique used on some string instruments (notably the electric guitar), which allows a musician to produce distinctive timbres and overtones which are unavailable on a conventional string instrument with two bridges. The timbre created with this technique is close to that of Gamelan instruments like the bonang and similar Indonesian types of pitched gongs. Third bridge instruments can be custom-made (as with guitars designed and played by Hans Reichel); jerry-rigged (as with conventional guitars modified with a pencil or screwdriver under the strings[1]); or may take advantage of design quirks of factory-built instruments.

4/4 Natural Maple Wood Violin with Carrying Case $87.02 4/4 Full Size Violin Musical Instrument with Maple Wood construction. This violin has a great range and is constructed of Maple to provide consistent sound and clarity. Includes a sturdy carrying case to protect your investment.Violin Specifications:- Back Sides: Maple Wood-Fingerboard: Pear Wood- Embed String: Maple Wood-String Bridge: White Cow Within Plot. Measures: 3.25 x 8.25 x 23.5 inchesBow Specifications:-Stick: Metal Branch- Horse Tail: White Horse Cercus- Frog : Ebony Warp and Triangle Patch : White CopperIncludes a nylon carrying case, bow, and amber violin bow rosin. Measures 29.25 inches long

42-Inch 6 String Double Cutaway Paulownia Wood Electric Guitar (3 Color Sunburst) + Heavy Duty Tripod Microphone And Music Note Stand. $143.99 - Cutaway Paulownia Body – Maple Fretboard – Maple Neck – Two Piece Construction w/ Bolt on Neck – Two Magnetic Pickups – Tone and Volume Control w/ Chrome knobs – Full Size 25.5 Scale – Hardtail Bridge w/ Adjustable Saddles – 8 Foot ?? Pa

5 String Bass Bridge, Gold – Full Contact Hardware -FCH-5BGLD $188.95 5 String Bass Bridge, Gold – Full Contact Hardware -FCH-5BGLD

7-Course Lute, Lacewood, Taylor $599.25 7-Course Lute, Lacewood, Taylor. The Taylor lute has a body made of solid lacewood staves, a rosewood fret board on a maple neck. The peg box is maple with a rosewood veneer and the tuners are ebony. The soundboard is made out of European spruce with a rosewood bridge and rosewood end pin. There are 15 nylon strings in 7 courses. The nut width is 67 mm. The 7 and 8 course Renaissance lutes designed by Zachary Taylor are based on an instrument made by Hans Frei, the original of which may be seen in the Warwick Museum in England. This lute was made in Bologna about 1540 and since then may have been the subject of conversions to the stringing and the soundboard. Apart from shortening the string length from 670mm to 600, for ease of left-hand fingering, the instruments follow Hans Frei’s principles of construction. Hard case included.

7-Course Lute, Rosewood, Taylor $591.75 7-Course Lute, Rosewood, Taylor. The Rosewood Taylor lute has a body made of solid rosewood staves, a rosewood neck and rosewood finger board. The peg box is solid rosewood and the tuners are ebony. The soundboard is made out of European spruce with a rosewood bridge and rosewood end pin. There are six nylon frets and six rosewood frets. The nut width is 67 mm. The 7 and 8 course Renaissance lutes designed by Zachary Taylor are based on an instrument made by Hans Frei, the original of which may be seen in the Warwick Museum in England. This lute was made in Bologna about 1540 and since then may have been the subject of conversions to the stringing and the soundboard. Apart from shortening the string length from 670mm to 600, for ease of left-hand fingering, the instruments follow Hans Frei’s principles of construction. Hard case included.

7-Course Lute, Variegated, Taylor $599.25 7-Course Lute, Variegated, Taylor. The Taylor lute has a body of alternating rosewood and lacewood staves, with a rosewood neck,peg box, and rosewood finger board. The tuners are ebony. The soundboard is made out of European spruce with a rosewood bridge and rosewood end pin. There are six nylon frets and six rosewood frets. The nut width is 67 mm. The 7 and 8 course Renaissance lutes designed by Zachary Taylor are based on an instrument made by Hans Frei, the original of which may be seen in the Warwick Museum in England. This lute was made in Bologna about 1540 and since then may have been the subject of conversions to the stringing and the soundboard. Apart from shortening the string length from 670mm to 600, for ease of left-hand fingering, the instruments follow Hans Frei’s principles of construction. Hard case included.

750 Pieces Bendaroos Super Set Art Building Kit $18.99 TMK2867: Bendaroos Magic Wax Super String are tons of funs, hours of pleasure and kids never get bored because there always more new and fun things to do with Bendaroos! Super durable and easy to use Bendaroos can do just about anything. Create your favorite animal, boat or bridge. Transform ordinary items in cool things a space ships or treasure chest. It’s endless what your can do with Bendaroos. Decorate a vase, a frame or make a picture on the window them just remove it! Kids love Bendaroos and so will you. Features: -750 Bendaroos Building Sticks. -Colors: Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Hot Pink, Neon Yellow, Neon Green, Neon, Blue, Neon Red, Orange, Black, White. -Simple to use fun guide with step by step instructions how to make your favorite creations. -Tested safe and approved for fun. -Build, draw, decorate and transform ordinary objects into incredibly fun toys. -No glue, no stains, no mess. -Comes in plain brown box. -Ages: 3 years and up. -Overall dimensions: 6 H x 0.1 W x 0.1 D.

8-Course Lute, Lacewood, Taylor $629.25 8-Course Lute, Lacewood, Taylor. The Taylor lute has a body made of solid lacewood staves, a rosewood fret board on a maple neck. The peg box is maple with a rosewood veneer and the tuners are ebony. The soundboard is made out of European spruce with a rosewood bridge and rosewood end pin. There are six nylon frets and six rosewood frets. The nut width is 67mm. The 7 and 8 course Renaissance lutes designed by Zachary Taylor are based on an instrument made by Hans Frei, the original of which may be seen in the Warwick Museum in England. This lute was made in Bologna about 1540 and since then may have been the subject of conversions to the stringing and the soundboard. Apart from shortening the string length from 670mm to 600, for ease of left-hand fingering, the instruments follow Hans Frei’s principles of construction. Hard case included.

8-Course Lute,Variegated, Taylor $629.25 8-Course Lute,Variegated, Taylor. The varigated Taylor lute has a body of alternating rosewood and lacewood staves, with a rosewood neck,peg box, and rosewood finger board. The tuners are ebony. The soundboard is made out of European spruce with a rosewood bridge and rosewood end pin. There are six nylon frets and six rosewood frets. The nut width is 67 mm. The 7 and 8 course Renaissance lutes designed by Zachary Taylor are based on an instrument made by Hans Frei, the original of which may be seen in the Warwick Museum in England. This lute was made in Bologna about 1540 and since then may have been the subject of conversions to the stringing and the soundboard. Apart from shortening the string length from 670mm to 600, for ease of left-hand fingering, the instruments follow Hans Frei’s principles of construction. Hard case included.

A String of Flowers, Untied . . .: Love Poems from The Tale of Genji $18.95 Murasaki Shikibu,NOOKbook (eBook), English-language edition,Pub by Stone Bridge Press

Academy 145AU Classical Series Violin Outfit – 3/4 Size $119.5 Hand-crafted with a solid seasoned spruce top, maple back, sides, neck and scroll, ebony fingerboard, pegs, chin rest and endpin, maple bridge, steel strings, four string adjusters and nylon tailpiece adjuster. Includes a canvas covered lightweight shaped case.

Academy 145AU Classical Series Violin Outfit – Full Size $119.5 Hand-crafted with a solid seasoned spruce top, maple back, sides, neck and scroll, ebony fingerboard, pegs, chin rest and endpin, maple bridge, steel strings, four string adjusters and nylon tailpiece adjuster. Includes a canvas covered lightweight shaped case.

Alfred Publishing 00-IFM0516CD Pop Hits for the Instrumental Soloist $22.62 The arrangements are completely compatible with each other and can be played together or as solos. Each book contains a carefully edited part that is appropriate for the Level 2-3 player. The arrangements in the string instrument books however are not compatible with those in the wind instrument books due to level considerations regarding keys and instrument ranges. Titles are: Breakaway * Bridge Over Troubled Water * Everything Burns * Inside Your Heaven * The Notebook (Main Title) * The Prayer * To Where You Are * Untitled (How Can This Happen to Me?) * When You Say You Love Me * When You Tell Me That You Love Me * You Raise Me Up.Level: Level 2-3Instrument: ViolinFormat: Book & CDCategory: String Series

Alfred Publishing 00-IFM0517CD Pop Hits for the Instrumental Soloist $22.62 The arrangements are completely compatible with each other and can be played together or as solos. Each book contains a carefully edited part that is appropriate for the Level 2-3 player. The arrangements in the string instrument books however are not compatible with those in the wind instrument books due to level considerations regarding keys and instrument ranges. Titles are: Breakaway * Bridge Over Troubled Water * Everything Burns * Inside Your Heaven * The Notebook (Main Title) * The Prayer * To Where You Are * Untitled (How Can This Happen to Me?) * When You Say You Love Me * When You Tell Me That You Love Me * You Raise Me Up.Level: Level 2-3Instrument: ViolaFormat: Book & CDCategory: String Series

American Basses $29.95 The first comprehensive book on American-made electric and acoustic bass guitars, American Basses offers a wealth of well-researched information about all of the important builders, from one-man shops to the biggest manufacturers. Hundreds of full-color photos illustrate the wide range of instruments available, and special insider essays take you step by step through the bassmaking process, from concept and design to final setup. Includes how-to tips from top builders and designers on topics such as: neck and bridge setup; active vs. passive pickups; bolt-on vs. neck-through design; tonewood characteristics; defeating hum and buzz; string angle and tone; and more. What a book! I feel much closer to my bass guitar after having read American Basses. – Will Lee, Bass Player for The Late Show with David Letterman

American Basses – An Illustrated History & Player’s Guide $29.95 The first comprehensive book on American-made electric and acoustic bass guitars, American Basses offers a wealth of well-researched information about all of the important builders, from one-man shops to the biggest manufacturers. Hundreds of full-color photos illustrate the wide range of instruments available, and special insider essays take you step by step through the bassmaking process, from concept and design to final setup. Includes how-to tips from top builders and designers on topics such as: neck and bridge setup; active vs. passive pickups; bolt-on vs. neck-through design; tonewood characteristics; defeating hum and buzz; string angle and tone; and more.

Archer AD10 6 String Acoustic Guitar – Natural $129 An Archer Guitar is a quality instrument with sound value at a modest price. Designed and performance-tested in the USA, and ready-to-go right out of the box! With Archer, you’re not paying for the name, you’re paying for the guitar. The AD10 is a great all-around dreadnought designed with the cost-conscience performer in mind. It’s a high-quality instrument with outstanding playability that projects its sound in the most natural manner, and sounds as great in the home studio as it does at the coffeehouse. Placing this guitar in the hands of the aspiring performer will motivate them to new heights! The AD10 boasts a spruce top, rosewood moustache bridge, and an adjustable steel-reinforced neck.

Avenged Sevenfold Songs: Bat Country, the River, Beast and the Harlot, Almost Easy, Seize the Day, Afterlife, Critical Acclaim, Dear God $10.09 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Bat Country, the River, Beast and the Harlot, Almost Easy, Seize the Day, Afterlife, Critical Acclaim, Dear God, Unholy Confessions, Scream, Burn It Down, Warmness on the Soul, Crossroads, Second Heartbeat. Excerpt: “Afterlife” ” Afterlife ” is a song by American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold . This album was released as the third single from their self-titled album . It includes a unique musical style not featured in any other Avenged Sevenfold song, the song itself features a string orchestra and was written by the band’s former drummer, The Rev . It was voted the best song of the new album on the band’s homepage. The single and a live-action music video were released in early 2008. The music video is directed by Wayne Isham who has shot videos for bands like Bon Jovi , Judas Priest and Mötley Crüe . As a side note, in the album version, there are violin parts in the intro and later in the song, both of which are cut out of the video, along with the bridge of the song, which features The Rev’s vocals. The song is available as downloadable content for Rock Band , and is featured in the video game NHL 09 . Music video The music video (legally released on March 12 by Avenged Sevenfold and Warner Bros.) consists of the band performing on a small stage and shows clips of M. Shadows running, Zacky Vengeance ballroom dancing, Synyster Gates in a candle-lit room with a skull in his hand, symbolic of the play Hamlet , Johnny Christ holding and then releasing several doves, and The Rev lying down with a tarantula crawling across his face and body. The band’s performance in the music video is supposed to represent the life on Earth (Which the band is playing in a causal style), and in the Afterlife (shown dressed in something they thought would be classy). As

B.C. Rich ASM Pro Electric Guitar Black Cherry Burst $665 Neck-Through ConstructionB.C. Rich is known as one of the pioneers in neck through construction. They use it on many of their guitars, because it provides the best possible sustain, resonance, comfort and access to higher frets. Neck-through has long been considered the premium construction method for high-end guitars. This construction starts with a long piece (or pieces) of premium North American maple. That piece runs from the tip of the headstock to the strap button on the opposite end of the guitar. This means that the headstock, fingerboard, pickups and bridge all are mounted to this single sound foundation. Sonically it is a difference you can hear. The neck-through construction also allows more of the body and neck to be cut away at the neck joint, which provides comfort no bolt-on or set-neck could offer. You will find the neck through feature on all top of the line B.C. Rich models.EMG-81 (bridge position)The EMG-81 is a high output pickup designed especially for the lead guitarist. The 81 is at its best for high volume overdrive and amps with a master volume. Whether you’re playing power rock and roll, or overdriving your amp, there’s a razor sharp attack, and incredible sustain for brilliant soloing. If you’re looking for exceptional qualities in a rock pickup, the EMG-81 is the one.EMG-85 (neck position)Although the EMG-85 has more measurable output than the 81, its frequency response and string interface are different. The 85 uses two Alnico magnet loaded coils with a wide aperture to maintain a beefy low end and a fatter top end. Because of a more natural tone, it works great as a rhythm and blues pickup because it has loads of output but isn’t muddy.The Assassin was introduced in 1986. It was a double cutaway that was a departure for the odd shaped models that B.C. Rich was known for up until that time. In 1986, there were other double cutaways that B.C. Rich began making with various headstocks, pickup configurations, controls and finishes. The ASM

B.C. Rich Heritage Classic Mockingbird Bass Trans Red $695 The B.C. Rich Heritage Classic Mockingbird 4-string bass includes neck through design, AAA quilted Maple top and an ebony fingerboard with cloud inlays. This traditional looking bass is equipped with active EQ for greater clarity and punch, one master volume, one treble, one bass and one blend control. Nato BodyHard Maple NeckNeck-thru ConstructionEbony FingerboardTraditional Bass Headstock34 Scale24 Jumbo FretsPearl Cloud InlaysB.C. Rich P-style Bass PickupsDeluxe Bass Bridge

B.C. Rich JRV 7-String Electric Guitar Trans Purple Ebony Fretboard $599.99 This JRV 7 string guitar from B.C. Rich features classic B.C. Rich neck-through construction, a Floyd Rose Original 7-string tremolo and Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners, and a beautiful trans purple quilted maple top to make it really stand out in a crowd. B.C. Rich designed their BDSM humbucking pickups to provide a solid sound and to be durable while delivering high output. BDSM stands for Broad Dynamic Sonically Matched. Which simply means that the pickup is designed to reproduce a wide range of frequencies accurately (broad dynamic). Then they are tested and matched in pairs (Neck and Bridge) by their inherent individual and signature tonal and output characteristics to give a solidly balanced tone (sonically matched). The Floyd Rose Tremolo System is used by more professionals throughout the world than any other. No copy can duplicate the patented double-locking design of the Floyd Rose Tremolo System that allows you to lock your guitar in tune at the nut and at the bridge. The Floyd Rose Tremolo System is engineered like no other tremolo system. Its high quality steel parts are manufactured to exacting specifications. B.C. Rich is known as one of the pioneers in Neck Through construction. They utilize it on many of their guitars, because it provides the best possible sustain, resonance, comfort and access to higher frets. Neck-through has long been considered the premium construction method for high-end guitars. This construction starts with premium maple or mahogany and runs from the tip of the headstock to the end of the guitar. This means that the headstock, fingerboard, pickups and bridge all are mounted to this single sound foundation. Sonically it is a difference you can hear. Most of B.C. Rich body styles employ a beveled edge around the shape. In many ways bevels on a top are similar to facets on a cut stone. They catch the light and reflect at different angles giving the instrument more of a three dimensional look. Some of the B.C. Rich top bevels are

B.C. Rich Kerry King Wartribe 1 Warlock Electric Guitar, Onyx with Tribal Graphic $289 New for 2011, the Kerry King Wartribe 1 Warlock comes equipped with two B.C. Rich B.D.S.M. humbuckers, a Tune-O-Matic bridge with string-through body and features Kerry’s own Tribal graphic a gloss black finish.

B.C. Rich Masterpiece Bich Electric Guitar Dragon’S Blood $299.99 The B.C. Rich Masterpiece Bich is not short on looks or features. This bolt-on neck guitar is an archtop with AAA quilted maple veneer. It is scaled to 24-5/8 with 24 jumbo frets and has a rosewood fingerboard with B.C. Rich traditional cloud style inlay. Additionally it has a string through body with a tune-o-matic bridge and two chrome covered humbucker pickups.Agathis BodyBolt-on ConstructionRosewood FingerboardClassic BCR Headstock25 5/8 Scale24 Jumbo FretsPearl Cloud InlaysChrome Hardware2 B.C. Rich Humbucker PickupsTune-O-Matic BridgeString-Thru Body

B.C. Rich NJ Deluxe Jr. V Electric Guitar Onyx $749.99 B.C. Rich has graced the NJ Deluxe Jr. V Electric Guitar with an ebony fretboard and full pearl binding on the headstock, neck and body. Want more? How about neck through construction, EMG pickups and a Floyd Rose Original tremoloNeck-Through ConstructionB.C. Rich is known as one of the pioneers in neck through construction. They use it on many of their guitars, because it provides the best possible sustain, resonance, comfort and access to higher frets. Neck-through has long been considered the premium construction method for high-end guitars. This construction starts with a long piece (or pieces) of premium North American maple. That piece runs from the tip of the headstock to the strap button on the opposite end of the guitar. This means that the headstock, fingerboard, pickups and bridge all are mounted to this single sound foundation. Sonically it is a difference you can hear. The neck-through construction also allows more of the body and neck to be cut away at the neck joint, which provides comfort no bolt-on or set-neck could offer. You will find the neck through feature on all top of the line B.C. Rich models.EMG-81 (bridge position)The EMG-81 is a high output pickup designed especially for the lead guitarist. The 81 is at its best for high volume overdrive and amps with a master volume. Whether you’re playing power rock and roll, or overdriving your amp, there’s a razor sharp attack, and incredible sustain for brilliant soloing. If you’re looking for exceptional qualities in a rock pickup, the EMG-81 is the one.EMG-85 (neck position)Although the EMG-85 has more measurable output than the 81, its frequency response and string interface are different. The 85 uses two Alnico magnet loaded coils with a wide aperture to maintain a beefy low end and a fatter top end. Because of a more natural tone, it works great as a rhythm and blues pickup because it has loads of output but isn’t muddy.Flat TopSome of the B.C Rich shapes are offered with a flat top. The flat to

B.C. Rich NJ Deluxe Warbeast Electric Guitar Onyx $799.99 Neck-Through ConstructionB.C. Rich is known as one of the pioneers in neck through construction. They use it on many of their guitars, because it provides the best possible sustain, resonance, comfort and access to higher frets. Neck-through has long been considered the premium construction method for high-end guitars. This construction starts with a long piece (or pieces) of premium North American maple. That piece runs from the tip of the headstock to the strap button on the opposite end of the guitar. This means that the headstock, fingerboard, pickups and bridge all are mounted to this single sound foundation. Sonically it is a difference you can hear. The neck-through construction also allows more of the body and neck to be cut away at the neck joint, which provides comfort no bolt-on or set-neck could offer. You will find the neck through feature on all top of the line B.C. Rich models.EMG-81 (bridge position)The EMG-81 is a high output pickup designed especially for the lead guitarist. The 81 is at its best for high volume overdrive and amps with a master volume. Whether you’re playing power rock and roll, or overdriving your amp, there’s a razor sharp attack, and incredible sustain for brilliant soloing. If you’re looking for exceptional qualities in a rock pickup, the EMG-81 is the one.EMG-85 (neck position)Although the EMG-85 has more measurable output than the 81, its frequency response and string interface are different. The 85 uses two Alnico magnet loaded coils with a wide aperture to maintain a beefy low end and a fatter top end. Because of a more natural tone, it works great as a rhythm and blues pickup because it has loads of output but isn’t muddy.Flat TopSome of the B.C Rich shapes are offered with a flat top. The flat top styling gives a bold and pristine look to the edge of the instrument’s shape. Usually when the flat top feature is used, B.C. Rich adds a stripe of single or multi-ply binding around the edge in a complementary color. The bindin

B.C. Rich NJ Deluxe Warlock Electric Guitar Onyx $798 Neck-Through ConstructionB.C. Rich is known as one of the pioneers in neck through construction. They use it on many of their guitars, because it provides the best possible sustain, resonance, comfort and access to higher frets. Neck-through has long been considered the premium construction method for high-end guitars. This construction starts with a long piece (or pieces) of premium North American maple. That piece runs from the tip of the headstock to the strap button on the opposite end of the guitar. This means that the headstock, fingerboard, pickups and bridge all are mounted to this single sound foundation. Sonically it is a difference you can hear. The neck-through construction also allows more of the body and neck to be cut away at the neck joint, which provides comfort no bolt-on or set-neck could offer. You will find the neck through feature on all top of the line B.C. Rich models.EMG-81 (bridge position)The EMG-81 is a high output pickup designed especially for the lead guitarist. The 81 is at its best for high volume overdrive and amps with a master volume. Whether you’re playing power rock and roll, or overdriving your amp, there’s a razor sharp attack, and incredible sustain for brilliant soloing. If you’re looking for exceptional qualities in a rock pickup, the EMG-81 is the one.EMG-85 (neck position)Although the EMG-85 has more measurable output than the 81, its frequency response and string interface are different. The 85 uses two Alnico magnet loaded coils with a wide aperture to maintain a beefy low end and a fatter top end. Because of a more natural tone, it works great as a rhythm and blues pickup because it has loads of output but isn’t muddy.Flat TopSome of the B.C Rich shapes are offered with a flat top. The flat top styling gives a bold and pristine look to the edge of the instrument’s shape. Usually when the flat top feature is used, B.C. Rich adds a stripe of single or multi-ply binding around the edge in a complementary color. The bindin

B.C. Rich Perfect 10 Bich 10-String Electric Guitar Dragons Blood $599 B.C. Rich is proud to introduce a handcrafted inspired imported version of the 10-string – the Perfect 10 Bich 10-string guitar. These guitars feature B.C. Rich’s neck through design, and a solid mahogany body and contrasting wood stringers. In addition to their eye-catching appeal, these instruments are designed for function.The Perfect Bich 10-string guitars have a comfortable 24-5/8 scale on the 24 jumbo fret ebony fingerboard, headstock and neck binding, string through the body design, tune-o-matic style bridge and two open faced Rockfield humbucker pickups. The Perfect 10 is the model most faithful to the classic Bich 10 strings players remember. It’s controls include 2 volume knobs, a tone knob, a 3-way toggle, 5-way chicken head tone filter, two coil tap switches and one reverse phase mini switch.Rockfield Mafia Pickups: The Rockfield Mafia pickup is the perfect choice for that warm, overdriven tone that has made some of the world’s leading guitarists famous. These custom high output pickups cut through any mix with loud and proud authority, all the while maintaining extreme balance and note definition. The overall tone is clear and rings true in any format with booming low ends and crisp mids and highs that are now again what timeless music is made from.Years ago B.C. Rich introduced the 10-string guitar to the world. Revolutionary in that it had the typical 6-string headstock, but it had an additional 4 strings that terminated in reverse at the headstock and went to tuners on the end of the body. Due to its totally huge sound and construction, the B.C. Rich 10-string has been seen on rock stages adorning pros such as Slash and Joe Perry. However until now, these 10-string instruments were only offered as handcrafted B.C. Rich instruments.Body wood: Mahogany with spalted flamed maple/ebony stringersNeck: Neck-thru/24 fretsPickup configuration: 2 Rockfield Mafia High Output HumbuckersControls: 2 vol, 1 tone, 3 way toggle, 5 way chicken head tone filter, two

B.C. Rich Stealth Pro Marc Rizzo 7-String Electric Guitar Onyx Ebony Fretboard $899 As lead guitarist of the band Soulfly, Marc Rizzo has turned heads with his incredible chops and technique. Taking his playing even further, his solo work on Shrapnel Records displays a stunning mastery of styles from metal to jazz and even flamenco guitar. Now, B.C. Rich teams up with Marc to introduce the Marc Rizzo Signature 7-String Stealth.This guitar is built for players who want to take their music to new extremes. The combination of features is unbeatable: classic B.C. Rich neck-through construction, an ebony fingerboard, Grover tuners, a Floyd Rose Original Series 7-String Tremolo and EMG pickups. Get the same tone and response that Marc requires with the 7-string Marc Rizzo Stealth.Construction: Neck ThoughBody: MahoganyNeck: MapleTuners: Grover Mini RotomaticFretboard: EbonyFrets: 24 JumboScale: 25.5 Bridge: Floyd Rose Original Series 7 String TremoloPickups: EMG 81-7 bridge, EMG 707 neckControls: 1 volume, 1 tone, 1 3-way toggle

B.C. Rich Trace Warbeast T Electric Guitar Onyx $389.99 The B.C. Rich Trace Warbeast T is an electric guitar with a tremolo that has way more going for it than a cool name and awesome gothic looks. The Warbeast T includes an ebony fretboard and black chrome hardware. A through-the-body string design adds extra sustain. The Warbeast guitar’s controls include a master volume, master tone, and 3-way toggle pickup selector switch. Like the trail of tracer bullets in the night, the trail of silver on the fretboard and body bevels of the Warbeast create a stunning show when you are on the stage. The Floyd Rose-licensed tremolo lets you pierce the clouds and plumb the depths.Bolt-on ConstructionA number of B.C. Rich guitars use a classic bolt-on construction. On these instruments a neck (typically maple) is bolted to the body with 4 screws. This construction offers some added flexibility in the guitar’s adjustment and provides the option to change the neck in the future. B.C. Rich BDSM PickupsB.C. Rich designed their BDSM humbucking pickups to provide a solid sound and to be durable while delivering high output. BDSM stands for Broad Dynamic Sonically Matched, which simply means that the pickup is designed to reproduce a wide range of frequencies accurately (broad dynamic). Then they are tested and matched in pairs (neck and bridge) by their inherent individual and signature tonal and output characteristics to give a solidly balanced tone (sonically matched).Beveled TopMost of B.C. Rich guitar body styles employ a beveled edge. In many ways bevels on a guitar’s top are similar to facets on a cut stone. They catch the light and reflect at different angles giving the guitar more of a 3-dimensional look. On the Trace Warbeast the guitar’s shape is accented by the silver painted bevels highlighting the unique body shape with a contrasting color.Style: Double-cutaway Warbeastwith beveled edgesConstruction: Bolt-on neckBody wood: Basswood Tuners: B.C. Rich die-cast Fretboard: EbonyFretboard radius: 12 Frets: 24 jumboScale length: 25-

B.C. Rich Virgin Electric Bass Guitar Satin Black $349 The B.C. Rich Virgin 4-String Bass has a 34 scale and a big-bottomed humbucker pickup. The Virgin also has bolt-on neck construction, die-cast tuners and a sure-to-get-you-noticed B.C. Rich Beast headstock. The bass guitar’s body is finished in gothic satin black and the rosewood fingerboard has been upgraded with diamond inlays.B.C. Rich Bass PickupsThe bass is equipped with factory B.C. Rich pickups that deliver a good solid response across the bass spectrum, eliminating unwanted muddy undertones. The center detent tone pots give bass players a wider range of sweeping tone control providing the maximum low-end clarity and power.Beveled TopLike most of the B.C. Rich bass guitars, the 4-string Virgin’s body style employs a beveled edge. In many ways bevels on a top are similar to facets on a cut stone. They catch the light and reflect at different angles giving the bass more of a 3-dimensional look on stage. Construction: bolt on Body wood: basswood Top style: beveled Top Tuners: B.C. Rich die-cast Fretboard: rosewood Frets: 24 jumbo Scale: 34 Bridge: adjustable stopPickups: B.C. Rich bass humbuckerControls: 1 volume, 1 tone

B.C. Rich Warbeast Electric Guitar Black $239.99 The B.C. Rich Warbeast features a maple bolt-on neck; solid, string through, beveled basswood body; Son of Beast style headstock; a pristine rosewood fretboard with no inlay; and 2 BDSM covered humbuckers.What do you get when a ruthless Warlock picks a vile Beast to bear its spawn? A Warbeast of course! The twisted minds at B.C. Rich combined the ultra-in-your-face upper and lower horns from the Beast with the more comfortable rear of a Warlock – there’s a joke in there somewhere… The Warbeast however, is not joking! Ripping the heads off of lesser axes – the Warbeast is on the prowl.An affordable and aggressive electric guitar starts here! This BC Rich Warbeast delivers heaps of profoundly malevolent features that all entry-level axe slingers in training will hold in high regard.Bolt-on ConstructionThe Warbeast uses a classic Bolt-on construction. The maple neck is bolted on with 4 screws to the body. This construction offers some added flexibility in the instruments adjustment and provides the option to change the neck in the future.B.C. Rich BDSM PickupsB.C. Rich designed their BDSM humbucking pickups to provide a solid sound and to be durable while delivering high output. BDSM stands for Broad Dynamic Sonically Matched. That simply means the pickup is designed to reproduce a wide range of frequencies accurately (broad dynamic). Then they are tested and matched in pairs (neck and bridge) by their inherent individual and signature tonal and output characteristics to give a solidly balanced tone (sonically matched).Beveled TopThe Warbeast guitar employs a beveled edge around the shape. In many ways, bevels on a top are similar to facets on a cut stone. They catch the light and reflect at different angles giving the instrument more of a three dimensional look.Bolt-on neckBasswood body with Warlock designSon of Beast style headstock Maple neck25-1/2 scaleRosewood fretboard22 jumbo fretsTune-o-matic bridgeString-thru-body tailpieceDual BC Rich BDSM humbuckersVolume

BC Rich JRV 7 Hardtail Electric Guitar – Metallic Red $379 For those who seek B.C. Rich performance in a 7-string but don’t require a locking tremolo, this is what you’ve been waiting for. The BC Rich 7-string JRV 7 Hardtail features classic B.C. Rich maple neck-through construction, a tune-o-matic style bridge with string through body design, BDSM Pickups, and closed diecast tuners.

Badaax FLYVGT Electric Guitar with FREE case in Natural $149 The very ?Essence of Cool? is probably the best way to describe the BadAax V guitar! We took the basic design of this legendary guitar shape and upgraded it with a lot of customized extras. Check out the multi-ply binding on the body and headstock, the block inlay, gold hardware and the lightly flamed maple top. Just a couple of the things that set this apart from the other V style guitars on the market today. Other features include, mahogany body, maple neck with a ?rounded? neck profile, rosewood fingerboard, Tune-o-matic bridge with string-thru-body, 22 frets, 24 ?? scale, 1 5/8? nut, 2 volume, 2 tone controls and a 3 way selector switch. Also comes with a rectangular hardshell ?Alligator? style, plush lined case.

Basslines SJ5-3N Quarter Pounder Pickup for 5-String Jazz Bass Guitar Bridge $66.95 The quarter-inch alnico pole piece magnets together with over-wound coil provide full response with great control. Includes logo cover. This bass guitar pickup is a direct retrofit for Fender Jazz V and many other popular 5-string basses. The Basslines pickup will accommodate string spacings up to 3.10 (78.7mm) for bridge pickup and 3.00 (76.2mm) for neck pickup.

Basslines SJ5-3N Quarter Pounder Pickup for 5-String Jazz Bass Guitar Neck $66.95 The quarter-inch alnico pole piece magnets together with over-wound coil provide full response with great control. Includes logo cover. This bass guitar pickup is a direct retrofit for Fender Jazz V and many other popular 5-string basses. The Basslines pickup will accommodate string spacings up to 3.10 (78.7mm) for bridge pickup and 3.00 (76.2mm) for neck pickup.

Basslines SJ5-3S Quarter-Pounder Pickup for 5-String Jazz Bass Set $124.99 This is a high-output true single-coil pickup set for 5-string bass guitar. Recommended for blues, classic rock, garage, heavy rock and nu-metal, it delivers amazing output and super strong attack. The quarter-inch alnico pole piece magnets together with over-wound coil provide full response with great control. Includes logo cover. These pickups are a direct retrofit for Fender Jazz V and many other popular 5-string basses. The Basslines pickup will accommodate string spacings up to 3.10 (78.7mm) for bridge pickup and 3.00 (76.2mm) for neck pickup.

Becker 1000A Violin 1/2 $317.93 Crafted in Romania from select seasoned woods with graduated solid spruce top, solid maple back, maple sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, fully fitted Bausch maple bridge, composite chinrest, four Wittner string adjusters, DAddario Prelude strings or Dominant Strings upgrade option, Wittner tailpiece adjuster. Choice of red-gold polished lacquer gloss or gold-brown satin finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes: TKL Zero Gravity backpack case, wood horsehair bow, rosin

Becker 1000C Violin 1/4 $330.61 Crafted in Romania from select seasoned woods with graduated solid spruce top, solid maple back, maple sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, fully fitted Bausch maple bridge, composite chinrest, four Wittner string adjusters, D’Addario Prelude strings, Wittner tailpiece adjuster. Polished lacquer gloss red-gold finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes TKL Zero Gravity case with Glasser horsehair bow.

Becker 1000C Violin 4/4 $320.77 Crafted in Romania from select seasoned woods with graduated solid spruce top, solid maple back, maple sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, fully fitted Bausch maple bridge, composite chinrest, four Wittner string adjusters, D’Addario Prelude strings, Wittner tailpiece adjuster. Polished lacquer gloss red-gold finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes TKL Zero Gravity case with Glasser horsehair bow.

Becker 1000F Violin 1/4 $348.83 Crafted in Romania from select seasoned woods with graduated solid spruce top, solid maple back, maple sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, fully fitted Bausch maple bridge, composite chinrest, four Wittner string adjusters, D’Addario Prelude strings, Wittner tailpiece adjuster. Polished lacquer gloss red-gold finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes SKB Molded Case and Glasser Horsehair Bow.

Becker 1000F Violin 3/4 $348.83 Crafted in Romania from select seasoned woods with graduated solid spruce top, solid maple back, maple sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, fully fitted Bausch maple bridge, composite chinrest, four Wittner string adjusters, D’Addario Prelude strings, Wittner tailpiece adjuster. Polished lacquer gloss red-gold finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes SKB Molded case with Glasser horsehair bow.

Becker 1000G Violin 1/2 $354.77 Crafted in Romania from select seasoned woods with graduated solid spruce top, solid maple back, maple sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, fully fitted Bausch maple bridge, composite chinrest, four Wittner string adjusters, D’Addario Prelude strings, Wittner tailpiece adjuster. Polished lacquer gloss red-gold finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes SKB Molded Case and Glasser Horsehair Bow.

Becker 1000G Violin 3/4 $354.77 Crafted in Romania from select seasoned woods with graduated solid spruce top, solid maple back, maple sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, fully fitted Bausch maple bridge, composite chinrest, four Wittner string adjusters, D’Addario Prelude strings, Wittner tailpiece adjuster. Polished lacquer gloss red-gold finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes SKB Sculpted case with Glasser horsehair bow.

Becker 1000G Violin 4/4 $354.77 Crafted in Romania from select seasoned woods with graduated solid spruce top, solid maple back, maple sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, fully fitted Bausch maple bridge, composite chinrest, four Wittner string adjusters, D’Addario Prelude strings, Wittner tailpiece adjuster. Polished lacquer gloss red-gold finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes SKB Sculpted case with Glasser horsehair bow.

Becker 1000SC Violin 3/4 $330.61 Crafted in Romania from select seasoned woods with graduated solid spruce top, solid maple back, maple sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, fully fitted Bausch maple bridge, composite chinrest, four Wittner string adjusters, D’Addario Prelude strings, Wittner tailpiece adjuster. Gold-brown satin finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes TKL Zero Gravity case with Glasser horsehair bow.

Becker 1000SF Violin 3/4 $348.83 Crafted in Romania from select seasoned woods with graduated solid spruce top, solid maple back, maple sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, fully fitted Bausch maple bridge, composite chinrest, four Wittner string adjusters, D’Addario Prelude strings, Wittner tailpiece adjuster. Gold-brown satin finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes SKB Molded Case and Glasser Horsehair Bow.

Becker 1600A Soloist Violin 4/4 $422.77 Excellent quality, beautifully finished violin crafted in Romania from select seasoned woods. Featuring a hand-graduated fine grained solid spruce top, solid flamed maple back, flamed maple sides, lightly flamed solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle, tailpiece and chin rest, fully fitted German maple bridge, four Wittner string adjusters, Thomastik Dominant strings and Wittner tailpiece adjuster. Rich red-brown lightly shaded gloss polished lacquer finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes TKL Zero Gravity case with wood horsehair bow.

Becker 1600G Soloist Violin 4/4 $459.6 Excellent quality, beautifully finished violin crafted in Romania from select seasoned woods. Featuring a hand-graduated fine grained solid spruce top, solid flamed maple back, flamed maple sides, lightly flamed solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle, tailpiece and chin rest, fully fitted German maple bridge, four Wittner string adjusters, Thomastik Dominant strings and Wittner tailpiece adjuster. Rich red-brown lightly shaded gloss polished lacquer finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes SKB Sculpted Case with Glasser Horsehair Bow

Becker 1600J Soloist Violin 4/4 $470.93 Excellent quality, beautifully finished violin crafted in Romania from select seasoned woods. Featuring a hand-graduated fine grained solid spruce top, solid flamed maple back, flamed maple sides, lightly flamed solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle, tailpiece and chin rest, fully fitted German maple bridge, four Wittner string adjusters, Thomastik Dominant strings and Wittner tailpiece adjuster. Rich red-brown lightly shaded gloss polished lacquer finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes Deluxe Oblong Canvas Case with B85 Horsehair Bow

Becker 175A Violin 1/8 $289.6 Crafted in Romania of well-seasoned woods with graduated solid spruce top, solid maple back, maple sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, maple bridge, composite chinrest, four string adjusters, DAddario Prelude strings and nylon tailpiece adjuster. Polished red-brown satin finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes: TKL Zero Gravity backpack case, wood horsehair bow, rosin

Becker 175F Violin 1/4 $309.44 Crafted in Romania of well-seasoned woods with graduated solid spruce top, solid maple back, maple sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, maple bridge, composite chinrest, four string adjusters, DAddario Prelude strings and nylon tailpiece adjuster. Polished red-brown satin finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes: SKB thermoplastic molded case, Glasser horsehair bow, rosin

Becker 175F Violin 3/4 $318.47 Crafted in Romania of well-seasoned woods with graduated solid spruce top, solid maple back, maple sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, maple bridge, composite chinrest, four string adjusters, D’Addario Prelude strings and nylon tailpiece adjuster. Polished red-brown satin finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes SKB Molded Case with Glasser Horsehair Bow.

Becker 175F Violin 4/4 $309.44 Crafted in Romania of well-seasoned woods with graduated solid spruce top, solid maple back, maple sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, maple bridge, composite chinrest, four string adjusters, D’Addario Prelude strings and nylon tailpiece adjuster. Polished red-brown satin finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes SKB Molded Case with Glasser Horsehair Bow.

Becker 2000F Viola 16 $371.77 Crafted in Romania from select seasoned woods with graduated solid spruce top, solid maple back, maple sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, fully fitted Bausch maple bridge, composite chinrest, four Wittner string adjusters, D’Addario Prelude strings and Wittner tailpiece adjuster. Polished lacquer gloss red-gold finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes SKB Thermoplastic molded case, Glasser horsehair bow and rosin.

Becker 2000SF Viola 15.5 $371.77 Crafted in Romania from select seasoned woods with graduated solid spruce top, solid maple back, maple sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, fully fitted Bausch maple bridge, composite chinrest, four Wittner string adjusters, D’Addario Prelude strings and Wittner tailpiece adjuster. Choice of red-gold polished lacquer or gold-brown satin finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes: SKB thermoplastic molded case, Glasser horsehair bow, rosin

Becker 275A Viola 14 $326.44 Crafted in Romania of well-seasoned woods with graduated solid spruce top, solid maple back, maple sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, maple bridge, composite chinrest, four string adjusters, D’Addario Prelude strings and nylon tailpiece adjuster. Polished red-brown satin finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes: TKL Zero Gravity backpack case, wood horsehair bow, rosin

Becker 3000D Cello 3/4 $953.33 Crafted in Romania from select seasoned woods with a laminated spruce top, laminated maple back and sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, fully fitted Bausch maple bridge, four Wittner string adjusters, D’Addario Prelude strings and Wittner tailpiece adjuster. Polished lacquer high gloss red-gold finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes deluxe fully padded nylon backpack bag, wood horsehair bow and rosin.

Becker 3000D Cello 4/4 $953.33 Crafted in Romania from select seasoned woods with a laminated spruce top, laminated maple back and sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, fully fitted Bausch maple bridge, four Wittner string adjusters, D’Addario Prelude strings and Wittner tailpiece adjuster. Polished lacquer high gloss red-gold finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes deluxe fully padded nylon backpack bag, wood horsehair bow and rosin.

Becker 3000F Cello 4/4 $965.48 Crafted in Romania from select seasoned woods with a laminated spruce top, laminated maple back and sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, fully fitted Bausch maple bridge, four Wittner string adjusters, D’Addario Prelude strings and Wittner tailpiece adjuster. Polished lacquer high gloss red-gold finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes deluxe fully padded nylon backpack bag, Glasser horsehair bow and rosin.

Becker 375D Cello 3/4 $745.11 Crafted in Romania of well-seasoned woods with laminated spruce top, laminated maple back and sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, maple bridge, four string adjusters, D’Addario Prelude strings and nylon tailpiece adjuster. Polished red-brown satin finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes deluxe fully padded nylon backpack bag, wood horsehair bow and rosin.

Becker 375D Cello 4/4 $745.11 Crafted in Romania of well-seasoned woods with laminated spruce top, laminated maple back and sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, maple bridge, four string adjusters, D’Addario Prelude strings and nylon tailpiece adjuster. Polished red-brown satin finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes deluxe fully padded nylon backpack bag, wood horsehair bow and rosin

Becker 4000F Cello 4/4 $1414.76 Crafted in Romania from select seasoned woods with a graduated solid spruce top, laminated maple back and sides, solid maple scroll and neck, inlaid purfling, ebony fingerboard, pegs, nut, saddle and tailpiece, fully fitted Bausch maple bridge, four Wittner string adjusters, D’Addario Prelude strings and Wittner tailpiece adjuster. Polished lacquer high gloss red-gold finish. Set up and adjusted to MENC specifications. Includes deluxe fully padded nylon backpack bag, Glasser horsehair bow and rosin.

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Blueridge BR-140-12 12-String Guitar $646.35 The Blueridge BR-140-12 Historic Series 12 String Guitar has traditional bracing with solid mahogany back and sides give the BR-140-12 a pure vintage sound. This understated yet, perfect guitar for any style of acoustic music. Fine black and white top purfling and the original abalone and pearl inlay work on the headstock are touches of fine art. Other features include all solid Honduran mahogany back and sides and solid Sitka spruce top. The BR-140 boasts a sound and style perfect for any style of music. Buy yours and never miss a tone or lick.Select solid Sitka spruce top with hand carved parabolic top braces in authentic prewar forward X pattern and solid mahogany back and sidesBlack body binding with white black white purfling around top with Slim mahogany neck with dovetail neck joint and adjustable truss rodNatural high gloss finish with aged toner and Rosewood bridge and bridge plateRosewood peghead overlay adorned with a unique Mother of pearl and abalone design and Saga’s exclusive Dalmatian style pickguardAccurate nickel plated sealed gear tuners with 14:1 gear ratio and standard oval buttons and bone nut and saddle

Breedlove American Series OO Mandolin Natural $1499 With a design that harkens back to the golden era of mandolin building, the American Series mandolins combine the best traditional construction elements with Breedlove’s cutting-edge aesthetics and attention to detail. The American Series OF mandolin is a teardrop-shaped 8-string. The body design provides a boomy, deep range that punches through a mix with clarity and authority. You won’t believe the sound and power that comes out of such a little instrument. With a single oval sound hole, the sound is loud, and punchy, ideal for rhythmic strumming or out-front lead solos. The solid Sitka spruce top and flamed maple back and sides further complement the bold projection, so this O-style can be heard no matter what arrangement you find yourself in. Whether practicing at home, jamming with your buddies, or blazing some Bill Monroe licks at center stage, this 8-string sounds killer. The 13.94 scale, 1-3/16 nut width, and 16 radius provides comfort and accessibility when running up and down the instrument’s 23 frets. The bolt-on maple neck, and ebony bridge and fretboard provide amazing clarity and sustain, while also making the instrument incredibly sturdy. Dressed in a smooth satin finish, with Gotoh M120-N tuners, and chrome hardware, this mandolin is truly a bluegrass looker, and will impress everybody within range of its killer tone and breathtaking looks. The Breedlove OF mandolin not only sounds great, but is also very easy to play. Details like a radiused fingerboard and generous string spacing make it a very comfortable instrument. Design features such as low-profile neck and tail blocks and a floating bridge extension ensure maximum resonance and tonal response. Includes Breedlove deluxe hardshell case.8-stringTeardrop O-style body with single oval sound holeSolid flamed maple back and sidesSolid Sitka spruce top13.94 scaleBolt-on neck jointMaple neckEbony fretboard23 frets1-3/16 nut width16 radiusEbony bridgeGotoh M120-N tunersChrome hardwareSatin finish

Breedlove American Series OO Mandolin Sunburst $1699 With a design that harkens back to the golden era of mandolin building, the American Series mandolins combine the best traditional construction elements with Breedlove’s cutting-edge aesthetics and attention to detail. The American Series OF mandolin is a teardrop-shaped 8-string. The body design provides a boomy, deep range that punches through a mix with clarity and authority. You won’t believe the sound and power that comes out of such a little instrument. With a single oval sound hole, the sound is loud, and punchy, ideal for rhythmic strumming or out-front lead solos. The solid Sitka spruce top and flamed maple back and sides further complement the bold projection, so this O-style can be heard no matter what arrangement you find yourself in. Whether practicing at home, jamming with your buddies, or blazing some Bill Monroe licks at center stage, this 8-string sounds killer. The 13.94 scale, 1-3/16 nut width, and 16 radius provides comfort and accessibility when running up and down the instrument’s 23 frets. The bolt-on maple neck, and ebony bridge and fretboard provide amazing clarity and sustain, while also making the instrument incredibly sturdy. Dressed in a smooth satin finish, with Gotoh M120-N tuners, and chrome hardware, this mandolin is truly a bluegrass looker, and will impress everybody within range of its killer tone and breathtaking looks. The Breedlove OF mandolin not only sounds great, but is also very easy to play. Details like a radiused fingerboard and generous string spacing make it a very comfortable instrument. Design features such as low-profile neck and tail blocks and a floating bridge extension ensure maximum resonance and tonal response. Includes Breedlove deluxe hardshell case.8-stringTeardrop O-style body with single oval sound holeSolid flamed maple back and sidesSolid Sitka spruce top13.94 scaleBolt-on neck jointMaple neckEbony fretboard23 frets1-3/16 nut width16 radiusEbony bridgeGotoh M120-N tunersChrome hardwareSatin finish

Breedlove Passport C200/SMP Acoustic Guitar Natural $349 The Breedlove Passport C200/SMP acoustic guitar is inspired by the Custom Shop C20 shape but has the snappy voice of the Breedlove Revival Series OMs. With 14 frets to body, the Breedlove Passport C200 guitar is highly versatile, fast playing, comfortable and great for beginners and advanced players. It is crafted with a solid spruce top and clean laminated maple back & sides that have been given a rich dark stain finished in silky satin. Comes with gig bag.Full sized C20 shaped acoustic guitar with 25.5 string scaleSolid spruce top (either Englemann or Sitka)Laminated dark stained maple back & sidesDepth 4-9/16 at Tail Block, 3-1/2 at heelBreedlove Revival Pre-War style scalloped bracingOriginal bridge truss and scalloped bracing patternBlack binding, top, back, corner caps Black/white/black rosetteCentered dot position markersSatin finish Breedlove Atlas rosewood bridgeRosewood fretboard, scale length 650 mm (25.4 ) string length with 21 frets approximately with 14 frets to bodyNut width 42mm or 1-11/16 , shallow C-shaped neckStandard E TuningDovetail neck jointDouble acting truss rod, soundhole adjustableChrome tunersLightweight gig bag IncludedDesigned by Kim Breedlove, Chris Lindquist and Peter Newport, Crafted in KoreaQuality Assured in Bend, Oregon USA

Breedlove Passport OM/MMe Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural $499 Inspired by the Breedlove Custom Shop Revival OM shape and voice, the OM/MMe guitar is highly versatile, punchy, comfortable and efficient. An all mahogany body generates a bold tone with good projection. The OM/MMe Breedlove Passport guitar also features lighter weight bracing in the top and back for increased resonance. This acoustic-electric guitar is easy to hold and fun to play for both beginners and advanced players. Includes gig bag.Full-sized Revival style OM shaped body with 25.5 string scaleSolid mahogany topLaminated mahogany back & sidesDepth 4-1/16 at tail block, 3-1/4 at heelScalloped Revival pre-war style bracing pattern, re-voicedCream binding, top, back and corner capsBlack/white/black rosetteCentered dot position markersSatin finishBreedlove Revival rosewood belly bridge Rosewood fretboard, scale length 650 mm (25.4 ) string length with 21 frets approximately with 14 frets to bodyNut width 42mm or 1-11/16 , shallow C-shaped neckStandard E TuningDovetail neck jointDouble acting truss rod, soundhole adjustableChrome tunersD’Addario EXP16 light gauge stringsLightweight gig bag IncludedDesigned by Kim Breedlove, Chris Lindquist and Peter Newport, crafted in KoreaQuality Assured in Bend, Oregon USA

Breedlove Passport PLUS B350/SB4 Acoustic-Electric Bass Natural $679 This is the 4-string bass version of the Breedlove Passport PLUS C250/SB and inspired by the Custom Shop C25 shape and voice. This acoustic bass serves as the entry to the world of Breedlove basses. Players love the tone, volume, and feel of this rich sounding Breedlove bass. Great for composing and recording, a Breedlove C250/SB bass has a C25 shape making it highly versatile, comfortable, and efficient. It’s Breedlove’s top-selling shape for over 20 years. This acoustic bass features the amazing tone of the bridge truss bracing system for sustain and complexity in each note. Versatile Sitka spruce top and exotic bubinga back and sides make this a top value and sound. This Breedlove bass has both the new electronics and lighter weight bracing in the top and back for increased resonance. Enjoy the Passport Tuner VTC pickup with the backlit chromatic tuner for easy to read tuning indicator. Breedlove also moved the 9V battery to the endpin area. This acoustic bass is easy to play, fun to play out. The Breedlove Passport PLUS B350/SB4 acoustic-electric bass is inspired by the Breedlove Custom Shop C25 shape and voice. The C25 shape is highly versatile, comfortable and efficient Breedlove’s top selling shape for over 20 years. The PLUS B350/SB4 bass features the amazing tone of the bridge truss bracing system for sustain and complexity in each note. A solid Sitka spruce top and beautiful flamed maple back and sides generate a warm tone with good projection and make this acoustic-electric bass an excellent value. The Breedlove Passport PLUS B350/SB4 has both advanced electronics and lighter weight bracing in the top and back for increased resonance. The Passport Active VTC pickup lets your acoustic bass be heard in any venue and a built-in chromatic tuner with back-lit screen makes it easy to stay in tune. A 9-volt battery is easily accessed near the endpin area. Includes gig bag.4-string Breedlove bass version of the Passport Plus C250/SBFull sized C25 shaped

Breedlove Passport PLUS C250/SB 12-string Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural $679 The Breedlove Passport PLUS C250/SB 12-string acoustic-electric guitar is inspired by the Breedlove Custom Shop C25 shape and voice. The C25 shape is highly versatile, comfortable, and efficient Breedlove’s top-selling shape for over 20 years. The PLUS C250/SB guitar features the amazing tone of the bridge truss bracing system for sustain and complexity in each note. A solid Sitka spruce top and exotic bubinga back and sides generate a warm tone with good projection and make this Breedlove acoustic-electric guitar an excellent value. The Breedlove Passport PLUS C250/SB guitar has both advanced electronics and lighter weight bracing in the top and back for increased resonance. The Passport Active VTC pickup lets you be heard in any venue and a built-in chromatic tuner with backlit screen makes it easy to stay in tune. A 9-volt battery is easily accessed near the endpin area. Includes gig bag.Breedlove Passport guitars are designed for ultimate portability without tonal sacrifice. These comfortable, easy to play acoustic guitars are the perfect choice for the musician on the move.

Breedlove Passport PLUS D/CMe, H-H Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural $579 Inspired by the Breedlove Custom Shop Revival dreadnought shape and voice, the D/CMe acoustic-electric guitar has tone that is big, powerful, and complex. A solid red cedar top and mahogany back and sides generate a warm tone with good projection. This Breedlove guitar includes the Passport Tuner VTC pickup with a backlit chromatic tuner. The Breedlove D/CMe guitar also features lighter weight bracing in the top and back for increased resonance. The PLUS model features the amazing tone of the bridge truss bracing system for sustain and complexity in each note. This acoustic-electric guitar is fun to play loud for both beginners and advanced players. Includes gig bag.Full-sized Revival style dreadnought shaped body with 25.5 string scaleSolid Western red cedar topLaminated mahogany back & sidesDepth 4-9/16 at tail block, 3-1/2 at heelScalloped Revival pre-war style bracing pattern, re-voicedCream binding, top, back and corner capsBlack/white/black rosetteCentered dot position markersGlossy finishBreedlove Revival rosewood belly bridge Rosewood fretboard, scale length 650 mm (25.4 ) string length with 21 frets approximately with 14 frets to bodyNut width 42mm or 1-11/16 , shallow C-shaped neckStandard E TuningDovetail neck jointDouble acting truss rod, soundhole adjustableChrome tunersPassport VTC active pickupChromatic Tuner with backlit display for easy tuningEndpin area 9-Volt battery accessD’Addario EXP16 light gauge stringsLightweight gig bag IncludedDesigned by Kim Breedlove, Chris Lindquist and Peter Newport, Crafted in KoreaQuality Assured in Bend, Oregon USA

Breedlove Passport PLUS OM/CMe, H-H Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural $579 Inspired by the Breedlove Custom Shop Revival OM shape and voice, the OM/CMe is highly versatile, punchy, comfortable, and efficient. A solid red cedar top and mahogany back and sides generate a warm tone with good projection. This Breedlove Passport guitar includes the Passport Tuner VTC pickup with a backlit chromatic tuner. The PLUS model features the amazing tone of the bridge truss bracing system for sustain and complexity in each note. The Breedlove OM/CMe guitar also features lighter weight bracing in the top and back for increased resonance. This Breedlove acoustic-electric guitar is easy to hold and fun to play for both beginners and advanced players. Includes gig bag.Full-sized Revival style OM shaped body with 25.5 string scaleSolid Western red cedar topLaminated mahogany back & sidesDepth 4-9/16 at tail block, 3-1/2 at heelScalloped Revival pre-war style bracing pattern, re-voicedCream binding, top, back and corner capsBlack/white/black rosetteCentered dot position markersGlossy finishBreedlove Revival rosewood belly bridge Rosewood fretboard, scale length 650 mm (25.4 ) string length with 21 frets approximately with 14 frets to bodyNut width 42mm or 1-11/16 , shallow C-shaped neckStandard E TuningDovetail neck jointDouble acting truss rod, soundhole adjustableChrome tunersPassport VTC active pickupChromatic Tuner with back-lit display for easy tuningEndpin area 9-Volt battery accessD’Addario EXP16 light gauge stringsLightweight gig bag IncludedDesigned by Kim Breedlove, Chris Lindquist and Peter Newport, Crafted in KoreaQuality Assured in Bend, Oregon USA

Bridge $27 Whether a humble string of planks swaying across a trickling stream or the soaring towers of the Golden Gate Bridge, bridges are one of man’s great engineering feats. Now in Bridge, Peter Bishop provides a comprehensive historical account of their role in the advancement of human culture. From ancient Roman arches to the rail bridge of Lhasa to the suspension bridge over Niagara Falls, Bishop traverses the full span of the globe to examine numerous incarnations and their diverse architectural styles. The book tackles a wide range of issues, including the design and construction of “mega-spans” such as Hong Kong’s Tsing Ma Bridge; the integral role of bridges in railroad networks; and the social dynamics of class and mobility that surround urban bridges in cities such as New York. Drawing upon sources in art, politics, science, philosophy, and the media, Bishop argues that the cultural meaning of bridges today revolves around the idea of expanding geographical claims, rather than connecting to others, and he explores the implications of that idea for the future. A fascinating and richly illustrated study, Bridge will engage enthusiasts of planning, architecture, and design alike.