Stagg

They are Concert size and come in either Black or Sunburst, (I got the Black one). They have active under saddle pickups, volume, bass and treble slider controls a quarter inch main jacksocker on the side and a 3.5mm input and output jack socket on the back (this is not a good design feature because if you use them the plug digs into you when you play). I think the build quality, (apart from the rear sockets), is excellent with the whole neck assembly being particularly good. I also think this is the most "Stratocaster" looking Ukulele commercially available, though I don't think the Les Paul version looks particularly Les Paulish As the publicity shots show they come with fairly heavy black strings. I have replaced the strings on mine with lighter Ko'Aloha Golds, partly because I prefer the lighter string and partly because I think the gold on black looks good. Tone wise its an electric Ukulele so a lot depends on how you amplify it but remember its not going to sound like a "Strat" (without a lot of effects). It isn't entirely silent when un-amplified but it only makes enough noise to annoy the person sitting next to you

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It has a nato neck and a basswood body and, apart from the bold graphics is the standard budget fair. What I particularly like about mine though is the bright green saddle, nut and tuning buttons. (In case you are wondering about the Eyes, it is a label in the sound hole that you have to line up to get the eye effect) It comes in quite high for budget pricing and does have that little bit of extra quality to justify that. The decal finish is good, the neck is straight and the action is quite low. It sounds ok, is quite nice to play and would be a good first Ukulele if you like the animals pictured

This is a classical or nylon string guitar built by Stagg. Stagg makes very cheap instruments. I wanted a nylon string guitar to teach a friend a who things and I thought, what the hay, we'll give the Stagg a shot. I bought this online for $65, add shipping and new strings and it was still under $100. The guitar needed a minor truss rod adjustment and then it played perfect. The price point is the biggest positive. I would compare it to a few other guitars out there in the $250 price range. No features negative enough to complain about on a $60 guitar. The back neck and sides are made of basswood. Basswood is a cheap and lightweight wood. I think the thin wood opens the guitar up and helps it resonate adequately. The neck and bridge are actually maple, they are just finished in a darker finish to give it the rosewood look. You can't be the price. $65 is cheap enough that almost anyone can learn the basics of guitar. If you are a serious player who wants a nylon string around the house this sounds good enough to mess around with and if you are a beginner not sure if you are going to stick with it, this is a low risk option. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I've played bass professionally for 44 years. I currently play in a praise band in a local church and also do studio work. I favor rock but have played just about every style, even -- shame -- disco. Favorite players include Paul McCartney, James Jamerson, Tony Levin, Chris Squire, Joe Osborn, Bob Glaub and Sting. Stagg EDB 3/4 Electric Upright Bass; transparent yellow finish; 3/4 size (same as standard upright); 42' scale. Includes a headphone out 1/8' jack and a CD in 1/8' jack to allow practice long with recordings. Controls are volume and Sub-bass, which is a bass boost control. Piezo bridge pickup. Strings are standard 3/4 size upright strings. 1/4 output jack to amplifier. Solid maple body; neck might be some kind of composite -- it's hard to tell. I purchased this instrument used from EBay in November 2009 to use in acoustic settings in my church band. I previously owned the NS Design WAV but sold it because I was not using it enough. Sure enough, not long after it sold, I found I'd need an EUB. Doh! I paid $399 with shipping and a fiberglass German bow was include in the price. To me, the Stagg sounds more like a 'real' upright bass than the NS Design did. It's hard to describe, but it sounds 'woodier' and has more 'mwah' than the NS, even though it has a slab body. I like that the Stagg has a wire hip brace that allows you to hold the bass away from you while playing, and also that it has an endpin, which allows you to move while playing. There's also a plug-in wireframe for the treble side of the bass that allows someone used to playing upright a reference point for where to switch to 'thumb' position. Since I'm not really an upright player, this doesn't bother me because I don't use thumb position. But it is a selling point for many upright players looking to move to EUB. I also like the larger, open tuning gears as opposed to the NS closed. Gotoh bass guitar type tuners. (See my review of the NS here on MGR to see why I don't like Gotohs on an upright.) The piezo pickup system is very sensitive and makes the entire body of the bass microphonic -- it picks up noises when anything hits the body -- a cord, a gnat, you name it. Stagg calls it 'noiseless,' and it may be electronically, but it picks up too many superfluous souunds. I attempted to alleviate this by putting thin foam under the legs of the bridge, which is where the pickup poles sit, but the effect is minimal. The endpin also rattles in some positions, which is picked up and sent to the amp. I had read that there are shielding issues with the control cavity, which is unshielded, but my bass is quiet. Maybe that has been improved over the years by Stagg. The Stagg is solidly built and the finish is very good. All components seem to be of good quality. Since this bass was purchased used, I'm not sure what strings are on it or if they are stock strings, but they sound good. The bass comes with a padded gigbag and, under normal handling, should stand up well. Even at a normal price -- they sell new for anywhere from $449 to $629 -- Stagg offers a decent quality for not a lot of money. Workmanship is not as good at the ND Design WAV, but the NS costs $300 to $500 more. If you're looking to experiment with upright or want to play EUB only occasionally, Stagg offers an affordable, good-sounding instrument. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I bought the bass as part of a package from an online music store (the BC300 + a 20w stagg amp) for £189 When I bought the bass I was completely new to bass playing so when it came to finding & buying a bass, I pretty much went on looks (what do you expect from a wannabe rocker) & that’s the first thing I like about the bass, its well proportioned (the body doesn’t look to big for the fretboard/head, & visa versa) & the black colour gave it a commanding look. As I progressed with my bass playing, trying out different techniques, I liked the fact the bass could adapt well for both slap & pick & being a tall person I found the size of the bass (a full 24 frets) was perfect for me (small people on the migit side will probably find it a bit big though). Because I now have a wider knowledge & understanding of playing bass, i've found that there are a couple of things with the BC3000 that people will notice after a while. First off, the strings didn't have that much clearance against the fretboard at the top, so when I played the lower notes (especially on the E string) it would occasionally vibrate against metal separators. It wasn't picked up on the amp so wasn't a major issue, but some people may find it annoying. & also, playing the E & A string made the other 2 strings vibrate to a point when a very gentle humming was playing underneath the actual notes being played (hopefully that made sense). I did have to tighten a few loose screws on the bass when I got it which makes me think that the bass wasn't put together with a great amount of care, although having said that, it has taken a few good knocks & its lasted me over a year without falling apart, which is always a good sign. Its also relatively light so for beginners wanting to throw it about as if they were performing at Wembley stadium (come on, you know you have the same dream) Some people may find it a bit of a "mar-mite" bass, your either going to love it or hate it. Overall, its perfect for beginners, especially if you buy the package with the amp (20w amp for a beginner package is almost unheard of) but as you progress with your playing, you'll begin to notice your out-growing the bass, but hey, you can't run before you can walk & progressing stage by stage is the best way to go if you want to become the next bass legend. A good price for a good bass. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I bought this guitar for 200 dollars from a small shop in town. I was looking for a cheap beginner bass but i wanted a five string so i took this one. I like the way it looks. The body is small and nicely shaped. And almost everything, the bridge and all is black instead of silver. It plays quite nice and sounds ok for a beginners bass. The upper string is too big. I've never seen a bass string this big. They should have made it as big as the upper string on any other 4 and 5 string bass. Its quite well designed and built quite well. Only the knobs for the strap are too small, wich means i cant play fieldy style or the strap will come off. This bass is simple but i think worth the money. If you're a beginner with not too much money you should buy this one. But an experienced player should buy a better bass. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I was interested in buying an electric guitar and i was shocked wen i went to this shop and saw the prices of the Yamaha. So i went to another shop and I saw these guitars since I love rock i chose a fully black matt one and was nt so expensive, since i am Maltese I dont know how much it is in euros but it was LM75. The guitar has a very, very nice shape and colour, the sound is quite good i can say that the yamaha do have a better sound but for its price it has a very good sound, and it is not the way the guitar sounds it is the way you play it! i think it is a very reasonable guitar. As i already said the sound isn't perfect but you can arrange that somehow by having a good amp. I don't have any further dislikes about it. It has a very nice shape and for those who really love heavy metal, rock, and black is everything this is the guitar for you. it has a dark brown fret board with cool graphics as pointers. it is a bit heavy though so if you have a long concert you will have to get a nice soft strap for your neck. I think it is a very good guitar and where there are problems ( there aren't ) you can always solve them. Very reasonable price, good quality, good sound, good for beginners & advanced. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I bought the guitar at the Muzica Shop in Bucharest. It was just over 250$ and it really was a great buy compared to the other models on display The guitar is all black and looks really good. it's all wood and chrome so after one glance I was hooked. The sound is incredible. I use a PC for as an amplif and sound processor and first i was afraid it wouldn't sound powerful enough. But it does! It has a clear and powerful sound. What more could you ask from a "my first electric guitar"? Nothing here. I'm still waiting for my first problem with it :) And it's well built too. I couldn't find any problems with it. It's a great begginers guitar. you can do anything with it, play any style of music. Still, it doesn't have 5 pickups so... But for that price it's a very solid, heavy (not in that sense), powerful guitar. Great chick magnet :) This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

The Stagg DM 5020 is a dynamic microphone that I have used both in the recording studio and the live setting. They are famous for being used in radio booths as a vocal mic, but will work great for a number of different applications including as a vocal microphone for singers, on kick drum (inside or out) or a bass guitar amp. The most useful of these applications has to be for any sort of vocal, as they are designed for use with the human voice. They are great at blocking outside noise when a person sings or talks right up on the grill of the microphone. It also has a roll off switch which can prove to be quite helpful in certain situations. OVERALL OPINION I've been using DM 5020 for about three years and they not only sound great but are incredibly sturdy and well built. This guy is strong and well protected and I don't think they could be broken very easily, even if it was dropped. With every mic it depends on what you are looking to achieve with it, but the 5020 will provide any recording engineer with a number of effective uses for it. The best part about the 5020 is the price, as it would be hard to find a better bang for your buck in terms of microphones. The only other dynamic mic in the price range that I would rather have is a Shure SM7, but the 5020 is a fine selection. I would only choose the SM7 over the 5020 because of how good it sounds on male vocals, while the 5020 is probably better for all around vocals and speech. If you're looking for crisp vocals in a live or recording setting where you need to block out noise, the 5020 is the way to go. But like I said, if you need a mic that’s a bang for your buck, here it is!

I can't say the Stagg 77 TA this is the greatest trombone out there. It's just a good beginner trombone. It's easier to hold than some better sounding ones, because the weight distribution is more even. This might be to the detriment of the sound, but for younger players it's more important that they can actually hold it! I don't like how little expression you can get out of it, and I really don't like the general tone really. But I have fond memories of it, so I guess I don't mind it too much. I feel like the slide, even when well lubricated, just isn't as easy to maneuver as a better trombone's. I didn't try many other models prior to getting this one. I've played a few since, and they have mostly been far better than this one. Then again, they were much more expensive than this one, and they weren't geared towards This is arguably the best thing about the trombone. It's one of the cheaper models out there, and my high school purchased a ton of them. Definitely a good investment for a beginner, since it will generally continue to sound for as long as they're playing it, until they reach a point of maturity where they remain interested enough to get another one. I would probably go with something a little better than this if I had to buy a trombone again in the near future, but again, I would recommend it to anyone who's trying to learn; it served me well for over four years, and I never got too frustrated with it. This trombone is good, but it's not recommended for a really experienced player. I think anyone who's good enough at Trombone will realize this. I remember having a lot of trouble with it buzzing and getting irritating after awhile. That being said, it's mostly up to the player when it comes to the instruments; with a good player, it sounds good. It doesn't have the richest or smoothest sound out there, but it's good enough for me.

The Stagg Tab 2 1/2 Size Tambourine with 16 cymbals is a simple percussion instrument, which I own and have used for both live shows and recording. I'm not a drummer, but I do often play different percussion instruments on my own recordings and on people who I produce as well. So while I'm not the best tambourine player, I do have a good amount of experience playing them. This one is made out of plastic, and has a handle on it which makes it easy to hold and in general easy to play. While it is nice to have a few tambourines around, as they can have pretty differing sounds, the sound of this Stagg tambourine is pretty much your standard tambourine type of sound. It is bright sounding and cuts through a mix very well. It doesn't have a 'drum' sound like a lot of older tambourines do, as it doesn't have a head on it at all. When searching for a tambourine, it makes sense to be able to identify the different styles and types of tambourines, so you know what is out there and what kind you might want. For recording, I use a Shure SM57 or a Sennheiser MD421 for picking up the sound from the Stagg Tab 2, and I feel I can get a sound that is just what I'm going for. I love having this tambourine not only for the sound, but mainly because it is half size and easy to play. Other tambourines are harder to grasp and grip, while the Stagg Tab 2 fits perfectly in my hand without any problems. Another major consideration in my quest for a tambourine of course came with the price, and the Stagg Tab 2 was one of the cheapest I could find. While the tambourines made by LP are definitely better sounding and should be had for percussionists and those who play it often, the Stagg Tab 2 is the perfect option for those who want a tambourine but don't want to spend much money at all...

(Originally written by hugodzilla/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Asian-made guitar (which doesn't necessarily mean it's shitty) 22 frets, pickups = 1 humbucker and 2 single coils Standard bridge (no comments) Nice price, good craftsmanship UTILIZATION The neck is comfortable I'm used to playing solos and I don't have any problems getting to the upper frets The instrument is well-balanced Regarding the sound, I changed the original bridge pickup for a Di-Marzio Super Distortion and it makes a huge difference. I also replaced the machine heads with some Grovers and I now have a killer guitar. I'm using it with a RANDALL amp and a 4x12" cabinet. I play heavy metal and this guitar sounds great. I don't have anything to criticize about Stagg. SOUNDS Yes, for heavy metal and similar styles (hard rock, heavy, thrash), the sound is pretty heavy with my RANDALL. It's perfect for this kind of music. OVERALL OPINION After 3 years its value for money is more than ok. Yes, I would buy it again without a doubt. Yes, I recommend this guitar without hesitation.