Product Spotlight:
For The Beginner
With Christmas quickly approaching, many hope for their first guitar or drum set to be under the tree this year. Fortunately for Santa, many instrument manufacturers have pre-packaged everything a beginner needs together in one package.
For the would be guitarist, Fender and Ibanez have electric guitar packs starting at $199 and up, based on the amplifier and guitar in each package. Each includes a gig bag, tuner, picks, and a cable. Acoustic packages are also offered as low as $99.
There are several beginning drummer packages as well. We have a 3 piece Junior kit for $139, a full size Peace Marauder 5 piece kit for $369 with cymbals, hardware, and throne included. Pearl makes a Rhythm Traveler kit for $419 with changeable mesh heads for quiet practice, cymbals, and cymbal pads. Pearl and Tama also make complete kits for $699 and $799, respectively. These kits have upgraded cymbals with some extras over the previously mentioned kits.
For the keyboard enthusiast we have Casio keyboards starting at $149. We also have the Privia 120, a full size 88 key piano style keyboard for $499. It features weighted keys for a true piano feel, perfect for the mature piano student.
Magnolia Music Center also offers lessons for all those new musicians. Each location has instructors available to guide the newcomer on their new instrument.
Happy Thanksgiving!
We will be closed for Thanksgiving, but we will be open at 8:30 AM, Friday, November 28.
Local Artist Spotlight:
The "Bridge" Band
The "Bridge" band was formed for the gathering of college students and young adults that meet the first Sunday of each month at New Life Family Church on Popps Ferry Road. Brett Fleanor leads the worship team for the Bridge, he is also on the sales staff at our Ocean Springs location. The Bridge band has also performed at functions outside of their monthly gathering. If you are interested in participating in the Bridge ministry, they meet on the first Sunday of each month at 6 PM or stop by and see Brett for more details.
The Bulletin Board:
Sound Engineer Needed
The Church of the King seeks to hire a qualified Sound Technician for Sunday and Wednesday services. Call church office at 896-0027 to inquire.
Bassist Needed
Less Than Sacred is auditioning experienced, and dedicated bass players for their metal band. To set up an audition, call 601-528-2407.
Sound Engineer For Hire
Alpha & Omega Sound is available for live sound reinforcement for weddings, festivals, concerts, rallies, and meetings. Over 22 years of sound experience. Call 228-363-2310 to book your event.
Congratulations:
Tara Ross
On winning a $25 Gift Card
. Tech Tips:
Wood Tones
No matter what instrument you play, if it is made with wood, the tone is affected by the wood used. Almost always, instruments that incorporate solid pieces of wood sound much better than the same instrument using a laminate wood. Sound travels through solid wood more consistently.
The type of wood used is also important to the overall tone. In general, lighter colored woods, like maple or spruce, offer bright and punchy tones. These woods are denser, allowing the dominant tone to punch through. Dense woods have a much wider dynamic range, as well. This allows the player go very soft to very loud with more space between the two. Dark woods tend to be warmer, with more overtone or harmonic quality. Softer tones tend to be heard easier, but overall volume tends to be lower.
Some woods, like rosewood, have somewhat of a scooped sound, meaning that less mid-range is prominent. Most manufacturers combine woods to create an overall tone set. Style of playing, and personal preference most often determine what combinations suit the player.
Magnolia Music Center
Opens early Friday!
We will open at 8:30 AM Friday, November 28, 2008. We will be running some specials Friday only.
10% OFF Regular Stock Items
20% OFF Accessories
Squier Electric Guitar Strings
3 sets for $10