Bass models are available also by they weigh 5lbs . No special strings are required for the Easy Fold Guitar , and it includes a nice , padded backpack that includes a USB port . There is plenty of room in the backpack for laptop , tablet and all of your guitar accessories . The Easy Fold Guitar by Makeev , as tested , is only $ 590.00 with the backpack .
Tandem Drum Pads If you have a drummer or percussionists to buy for this Christmas , then meet the new Tandem Drum Drops . I was first introduced to these at the last NAMM show and I couldn ’ t believe my ears or eyes . In the past drummers would use gels or other products to dampen their drumheads and control their sound better . What is great about the drops is that they fit over the drum lug and simply lay on top of the drum head . Allowing a percussionist to tighten up a drum or alter the amount of decay depending on the weight of the drop and sound they prefer . Worship Musician tested out the Drops set of 4 pack , priced at only $ 59.99 . With the four pack you receive 40g , 60g , 120g and 200g Tandem Drum Drops to experiment with . They are constructed of recycled felt and recycled steel and are PVC-free . The Drops are animal-free ( vegan ) and come in plastic free packaging . The best part is they do a better job than gels or tape without the mess , they look cool and sound great on any drum you attach them to ! Drop a few Tandem Drum Drops in the stocking this year ! www . tandemdrums . com
Makeev Easy Fold Guitar For the traveler on your holiday list checkout the new Easy Fold Guitar for Makeev . The Basic model we tested for the WM Buyers Guide featured a single humbucker pickup with tone and volume control electronics . It has a maple headless neck and fingerboard with an alder wood body and a fine-tuning stop tailpiece .
What is unique about the Easy Fold Guitar is that the neck folds into the body for travel . Then when you want to play put the neck back in position and tighten the one bolt at the back of the neck plate . Strings are loaded through the top of the headstock and go through the finetuning bridge at the bottom . The pivoting neck joint is constructed of aviation grade aluminum , so it is strong and light . The nut width is 1.65 ” and the maple neck plays great with a soft C shape , 12 ” radius board and 24.75 ” scale .
The body is minimalist but has a cutaway at the bottom for access further up the fretboard and a bevel on the top of the body where the neck rests when traveling . The OEM Alnico 5 humbucker sounds full plugged in and playing clean or with distortion and it only weighs 4lbs .
You can upgrade the guitar with different finishes , an additional pickup and other options . But honestly , I ’ m a fan of the Basic model for on the go travel . It is light , well-built , great finish on the body and everyone that sees it wants to play it . Visit their website to order one for your special someone and one for yourself as a present too ! www . makeevguitars . com
New Accessories from D ’ Addario !! Accessories are always a great choice for the musician on your list and D ’ Addario has a ton of new , cool and helpful products for you to choose from . First up how can you play your new Christmas ukulele without a strap ? D ’ Addario has new Jacquard Ukulele straps in pink / green , yellow / purple and orange / grey . They are woven with unique paisley art patterns and the straps will fit any voicing of uke . Leather ends with a 1.5 ” width and length from 25 ” to 40 ” starting at only $ 14.99 .
If your uke artist prefers a bit more security , then D ’ Addario has the Cradle Jacquard ukulele straps in the same colors as the traditional strap and starting at $ 24.99 .
For the guitarist , take pickup pedal grip strips in precut sizes to fit your musicians ’ pedals for
there ’ s more on page 42
WORSHIP
40 BUYER ’ S GUIDE December 2024 Subscribe to [ WM ] for Free ...
GUITAR PLAYER