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Gotta love the globalization of the world economy!

Thu, 31 Mar 2005 07:38:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - I was walking around in my neighborhood Guitar Center as usual to kill sometime. I have been trying out some Jazz boxes and semi-hollow guitars when something out of the ordinary in bright Orange/amber stood out to me. I was not able to control myself...

Not quite the prodigy... US made or not? You decide.

Thu, 31 Mar 2005 01:06:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - For folks out there shopping guitars on eBay, all I can say is that you all are very brave. I only made one guitar purchase on eBay and was very satisfied only because the boutique guitar was not very well known. Now and then I still go to eBay to see...

It ain't called a workhorse for nothing.

Sun, 27 Mar 2005 07:47:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - Managed to try out a friend's relatively new J45. I was looking forward to trying out this guitar I heard so much about. Features: Made in the good ole USA, the J45 is a deadnought with solid Sitka spruce top, solid Honduras mahogany back and...

It is not always as good as it looks..... sigh...

Tue, 4 Jan 2005 16:59:06 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - Features Ultra compact USB Webcam with laptop screen clip. 640x480 VGA CMOS sensor Field of view at 44 degrees Horizontal Movies at 15-30 frames per second depending on system. Manual Focus Lens USB 1.1 Package contents: USB camera with...

Invasion of the ultra-portable 5 Megapixel cameras!

Sun, 2 Jan 2005 05:33:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - Features 5.2 Megapixels (2592 x 1944 max resolution) 3.4x Optical Zoom and 4.2x(max - more about this later) Digital Zoom Small compact size Built in flash (6 modes) 2 inch LCD plus small viewfinder ISO 80/100/200/400 7 Shooting modes -...

Small Decent MP3 player

Tue, 14 Sep 2004 17:28:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - Intro: There are a huge number of MP3 players out there. I* see some people compare players from differernt classes unfairly. There are basically 3 kinds of players out there. Depending on your needs you may prefer a different class from another...

When Tone does not matter.

Sun, 5 Sep 2004 16:41:17 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - I owned my Martin Steel-string Backpacker since 1998. Bought it on a whim while on the road when I was consulting in Maryland. I bought it for $160 back then. I recently sold it for $50 on craigslist.org. I was amazed that quite a number of people where...

The best $1000 can buy.

Fri, 6 Aug 2004 23:07:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - Intro: I went into my favorite guitar store to browse. Tested some guitars and found the Seagull Artist series. As I played them more and more, I got hooked. I wasn't expecting to buy anything that day but I walked out with a Seagull Artist...

S6 CW Rosewood

Fri, 4 Jun 2004 16:18:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - **** Update 8/24/2004 **** It has come to my attention that this guitar actually comes with a solid rosewood back. I stand corrected. ************************** I was in my favorite guitar store and saw this guitar and tried it out after hearing...

Excellent Professional Level Instrument.

Fri, 14 May 2004 03:51:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - As my Fender is being looked at, I was toying with the suggestion of taking a store credit on the guitar and upgrade to this Takamine. I sat down and played it and, boy, was I hooked. Features: Made in Japan, home of Takamine, it sports solid...

The Bossa Nova album that started it all.

Wed, 12 May 2004 07:00:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - This is THE first Bossa Nova album. A collaboration between Stan Getz (sax) and guitar virtuoso Charlie Byrd, this album is the first attempt to include Brazilian influences into Jazz. Jazz Samba became a best seller and the bossa nova movement in...

Good acoustic-electric classical for the money.

Tue, 11 May 2004 21:14:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - ********* Update 05/13/2004 *********** The lower volume on the low E string nagged at me and I brought it into the shop. I was given the option to have it looked at or return it for credit. I tested the Takamine EC-132SC. I loved it a lot. It sounds so...

A must have for Guitarists!

Wed, 3 Mar 2004 21:19:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - Summary The writer Dan Erlewine is a highly revered guitar luthier. He writes for Guitar Player repairs column. This book is a combination of those columns and more. This book covers a lot of ground in the maintenance and repair of acoustic and...

Leadership is a learned Skill

Wed, 3 Mar 2004 20:53:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - I am writing on the 3rd edition of this book. The foundation for this book is a survey of over 75,000 leaders to learn what their qualities are. Data was collected on why people view them as good leaders. Based on that data, some interesting...

OK Portable Player. Limited Audio Recorder. Sony Loves RIAA

Wed, 25 Feb 2004 18:38:46 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - I will not post the specs on this unit as many before me has already done so. I own the MZ-N510CK, the CK meaning car-kit. It comes with a remote control, a car remote control, earphones, a car cassette adapter, A/C power adapter, Car cigarette...

You play the Guitar and you need a Bass sometimes?

Sun, 22 Feb 2004 15:57:59 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - I was going to play at a gig and the bassist could not make it. I was to stand in and play bass. I scrambled to get a bass guitar and headed out to guitar center. I was looking to spend as little as possible on a bass with reasonable quality. I saw the...

Ultimate Guitar!

Fri, 20 Feb 2004 19:39:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - For those not familiar with Heritage guitars see my other review on Heritage H-150CM. What I like about this guitar: This sounds out of this world and looks awesome. My best guitar experience yet. And YES! IT IS MINE!! Features: Neck - 17...

Les Paul and more for less

Fri, 20 Feb 2004 18:59:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - For those not familiar with Heritage guitars the following is a quick history. Gibson used to operate out of Kalamazoo Michigan and made most of their electric guitars there for years. In 1984, Gibson decided to move operations to their Nashville Plant...

Good Camera for the money

Fri, 20 Feb 2004 00:47:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - My old Kodak DC280Zoom is getting very outdated and I wanted to upgrade to a better camera. I was considering the small sized cameras like the Canon SXXX series, Casio Exlim and the Sony. I thought about it and being a photo enthusiast in the past and...

SG Special. Get a piece of Rock history and style for next to nothing.

Sat, 27 Dec 2003 13:48:08 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - ***UPDATE 01-07-2004:*** I bought 2 of these and as I was adjusting one of them, I realized that the guitar is stringed wrongly on the high E and B strings. It seems the factory mistakenly put the 9 on the B and the the B on the E. This caused some...

Good workhorse for beginning and early intermediate players

Mon, 1 Dec 2003 01:40:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - I owned a 93 Mexican Standard Stratocaster from late 1993 till Sept 2003. Mine is in Agave blue with the plastic white pickguard. It came with Rosewood fretboard, maple neck, poplar body and sealed tuners. The looks of this guitar is very standard. It...

Beauty and Tone

Sun, 30 Nov 2003 21:14:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - The ESP H-1000 is a LTD meaning it is made in Korea. In fact it is the top of the ESP LTD line. I own a Amber sunburst. Features: Seymore Duncan JB (bridge) and 59 (neck) pickups. Sperzel trim-lock tuners. String thru body hard-tail design with...

The 360. Not just a surf sound axe

Sun, 30 Nov 2003 20:54:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - I had to admit I was in the store to look at a Les Paul Studio on sale. I know of the Rics and always thought they are meant for that vintage surf jangle sound. Out of curiosity I test-drove a 360 and I was completely BLOWN AWAY. I forgot about the Les...

Good gig acoustic plugged in

Sun, 30 Nov 2003 20:28:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - ***** Update 04-15-2004 ****** Owned this guitar for more than a year now and have been gigging with it. This guitar is very resilent to feedback compared to other guitars. This is probably due to its smaller/thinner body. I have been plugging this...

All good things must come to an end.

Fri, 15 Nov 2002 02:06:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bertbert - Original Release Name in Japan:

Rurouni Kenshin, Tsuioki Sen

(translation: Wandering Kenshin, early chapter)

Introduction:

The awesome OVA comes to a close. I would share some of my closing thoughts and reveal...