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Musician's Friend
February 06, 2002, Newsletter
The World's Largest Direct-Mail Music Gear Company
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1. INTRODUCTION: Winter Prices / Mackie Dream Studio Sweepstakes
2. THE WEEK IN REVIEW: The Week That Was / Weekly Winner / Weekly Tip
3. GREAT DEALS: Musicnotes / Scratch-n-Dent / Weekly Specials
4. RESOURCES: Musician.com / Guest Columns / Hands-On Review
5. OFFERS: Platinum Membership / Gear Insurance / Affiliate Program
6. CLOSING: Thank You / Contact Info / Removal
1a. __INTRODUCTION: Winter Prices____________________________________
Punxatawny Phil has made his appearance once again, and decided that
we're in store for 6 more weeks of winter. So how do you beat those
long-winter blues? Try a pick-me-up from Musician's Friend! With
Great gear and hot prices, you'll be toe-tappin' well into spring!
1b. __INTRODUCTION: Mackie Dream Studio Sweepstakes!_________________
Are you feelin' lucky? Then check out our Ultimate Mackie
Sweepstakes. One lucky winner will receive a Mackie 24-track Analog
8-Bus Console - complete with meter bridge - plus a Mackie HDR 24/96
recorder loaded with three AIO 8 interface cards, and two THX-approved
HR 824 Studio Monitors. This package is valued at over $12,000, and
you're automatically entered to win with every order you place!
For more info on the Mackie Dream Studio Sweepstakes click here:
2a. ___THE WEEK IN REVIEW: The Week That Was_________________________
This is the week that was in matters musical...1973, Carly Simon
gets the gold for the single "You're So Vain," a song which sets the
whole country to wondering exactly who is so insufferably vain...
candidates for the post include Carly's relatively recent famous
conquests Mick Jagger (who sang on the record), Cat Stevens, Kris
Kristofferson, and Warren Beatty...when asked if she's "gone with"
Beatty, she says, "Hasn't everybody?"..."I felt I was one among
thousands at that point--it hadn't reached, you know, the populations
of small countries"...but, despite anything you may have heard to the
contrary, Simon has never revealed who she had in mind when she wrote
that song...2000, Billy Joel plays "Captain Jack" at the kickoff
rally for Hillary's senate run, inspiring opponent New York City
mayor Giuliani to wax sanctimonious, claiming that the playing of the
song was evidence of Mrs. Clinton's moral turpitude...Giuliani avers
that the song encourages young people to use drugs and masturbate...
1977, Fleetwood Mac releases "Rumours," which spends 31 weeks at the
top of the U.S. albums chart...1972, London's Royal Philharmonic
Orchestra, after recording the 200 Motels soundtrack with Frank Zappa
and The Mothers of Invention, cancels a scheduled live performance
with the Mothers at the Royal Albert Hall...at issue is a complaint
by various stuffy orchestra members that the band behaved in "an
unseemly fashion" during the making of the film...they don't want to
see the Albert Hall desecrated by such cretins...1979, "Sultans of
Swing" is released by Dire Straits...1969, Eric Clapton, Ginger
Baker, Steve Winwood, and Rick Grech form the supergroup Blind Faith,
which quickly dies of ego bloat...1964, the Beatles appear for the
first time on the Ed Sullivan show...on the same show is future
Monkee Davy Jones, who sings a song from the play "Oliver"...
according to the ratings, at 73 million it is the largest audience
ever to view a television show...1978, Van Halen's debut album is
released...it will end up selling over 6 million copies...1942, the
first-ever gold record goes to Glenn Miller for "Chattanooga
Choo-Choo"...since it will be another 16 years before official gold
records are introduced by the R.I.A.A., the award is probably
presented to him by his own record company, Bluebird/RCA Records...
the album "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon and Garfunkel goes
gold this week in 1970, as does Sly and the Family Stone's single
"Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again)"...1997, The Simpsons
becomes the longest-running prime-time animated series...over the
years, it has featured some of the most famous musicians in the
world, including Beatles Paul, George, and Ringo; The Who; Sting;
Michael Jackson; Johnny Cash; and dozens more...and that was the week
that was.
BIRTHDAYS:
February 6: Fabian born Fabiano Forte (1943), Bob Marley (1945),
Natalie Cole (1950), Axl Rose born William Bruce Rose (1962)
February 7: Sax man King Curtis (1934), Earl King (1934), Jimmy
Greenspoon of Three Dog Night (1948), Brian Travers of UB40 (1959),
David Bryan of Bon Jovi (1962), Garth Brooks (1962)
February 8: Jim Capaldi of Traffic (1944), Adolfo De La Parra of
Canned Heat (1946), Vince Neil of Motley Crue (1961)
February 9: Ernest Tubb (1914), Carole King born Carole Klein (1941),
Dennis Thomas of Kool and the Gang (1951)
February 10: Don Wilson of the Ventures (1937), Roberta Flack (1939),
Donovan born Donovan Phillip Leitch (1946), Cliff Burton (1962)
February 11: Gene Vincent born Eugene Vincent Craddock (1935), blues
singer Little Johnny Taylor (1948), Sheryl Crow (1962)
February 12: Ray Manzarek of the Doors (1935), Stan Knight of Black
Oak Arkansas (1949), Steve Hackett (1950), Chynna Phillips of
Wilson-Phillips (1968)
DEPARTURES:
February 6: Beach Boy Carl Wilson (1998)
February 7: Eddie "Guitar Slim" Jones (1959)
February 8: Del Shannon (1990)
February 9: Reverend James Cleveland (1991), Bill Haley (1981)
February 11: Jazz pianist Jaki Byard (1999)
February 12: Eubie Blake (1983)
2b. ___THE WEEK IN REVIEW: Weekly Winner_____________________________
The winner of the Bose Panaray 802 III Loudspeaker Pair and 805C
Controller is Gary Shelton of Mountain Home, AR.
Here is what he had to say:
"First thing I ever won! A non-winner for years can win with
Musician's Friend. I've been ordering from you for a while and it's
the easiest, and the order usually arrives earlier than expected.
Thanks!"
Each week someone wins free gear worth up to $1000. Don't pass up
your chance. All you have to do is sign up at:
2c. ___THE WEEK IN REVIEW: Tip Of The Week___________________________
An Introduction to Hard Disk Recording
presented by the Roland Corporation
Part One:
What IS Digital Recording?
Recording on analog tape converts audio to constantly changing
magnetic fluctuations. Although this process has been in use for many
years, it has some inherent problems...
Click here to read the full Tech Tip:
Click here to check out our Tech Tips Archive:
3A. ___ GREAT DEALS: Save $5 On Sheet Music And Tablature ___________
Visit the Musician's Friend Sheet Music Store and save $5 on your
next purchase of $20 or more. From Jeff Beck and Stevie Ray Vaughan
to John Williams and Tchaichovsky, the Musician's Friend Sheet Music
Store is sure to have the music you're looking for. Enter the coupon
code: SAVE5 at checkout to receive your discount. This coupon is
only good through February 15, so hurry!
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3b. ___ GREAT DEALS: SCRATCH-N-DENT SPECIALS_________________________
You like great deals, right? Well, you've come to the right place!
We've got gear that's a little experienced and we can't sell it for
our normal low price, so we sell it for even less! Of course, all our
gear comes complete with warranty, guarantees, and the works - at a
price you won't find anywhere else - BUT DON'T DELAY! Many items are
at or below dealer cost, quantities are extremely limited, and the
products are always changing, so get what you need when you see it!
And be sure to check back regularly - new stuff comes in all the
time!
Click here for the Scratch-n-Dent Section:
3c. _______ GREAT DEALS: WEEKLY SPECIALS____________________________
Musician's Friend's Weekly Specials are a great way to save the big
bucks! We've got hundreds of incredibly great offers guaranteed to
get your creative juices flowing. Check out our prices on guitars,
basses, keyboards, drums, and more! With incredible pricing and the
unparalleled advantage of the Musician's Friend 100% Dual Guarantees,
you can't go wrong!
___SIX-STRING BLUES BREAKERS! _______________________________________
CORT TRG CHAMBER ELECTRIC GUITAR (Item 512712) - SAVE OVER 48%!
List $350.00 - Reg. Price $249.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $179.99
Price is good while supplies last!
Click here for more information on the Cort TRG:
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DANELECTRO E-13 HEADPHONE AMP (Item 151857) - SAVE OVER 48%!
List Price $39.00 - Reg. Price $29.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $19.99
Price is good while supplies last!
Click here for more information on the Danelectro E-13:
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Find more outstanding guitar prices here:
___BASS BARGAINS!____________________________________________________
YAMAHA BBG5S 5-STRING ELECTRIC BASS (Item 510467) - SAVE 50%!
List Price $699.99 - Reg. Price $489.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $349.99
Price is good while supplies last!
Click here for more information on the Yamaha BBG5S:
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ELIXIR NANOWEB BASS STRINGS (Item 101541)- SAVE 63.65%!
List Price $82.50 - Reg. Price $39.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $29.99
Price is good through 2/20/02!
Click here for more information on the Elixir Bass Strings:
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___POWERHOUSE SAVINGS! ______________________________________________
KORG KARMA WITH FREE STAND AND BAG (Item 702402) - AWESOME DEAL!
INTERNET SPECIAL $1,799.99
Price is good through 3/31/02!
Click here for more information on the Korg Karma Package:
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BOSS JS-5 JAMSTATION BACKING MACHINE (Item 700553) - SAVE OVER 32%!
List Price $595.00 - Reg. Price $475.00 - WEB SPECIAL $399.99
Price is good through 3/31/02!
Click here for more information on the Boss JS-5:
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For these and other great keyboard deals, click here:
___DEALS FOR DRUMMERS! ______________________________________________
ZILDJIAN DRUMMER'S FOB-STYLE WATCH (Item 421510) - SAVE OVER 28%!
List Price $34.95 - INTERNET SPECIAL $24.99
Price is good through 2/13/02!
Click here for more information on the Zildjian Watch:
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MAPEX CHAIN DRIVE DOUBLE-BASS PEDAL (Item 448634) - SAVE OVER 59%!
List Price $245.00 - Reg. Price $159.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $99.99
Price is good through 2/13/02!
Click here for more information on the Mapex Double Pedal:
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For more unbeatable drum deals, click here:
___BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG SAVINGS! ______________________________________
AMERICAN DJ XDM-241 SHREDDER SCRATCH MIXER (Item 800658) - SAVE 69%
List Price $99.95 - Reg. Price $69.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $29.99
Price is good while supplies last!
Click here for more information on the American DJ XDM-241:
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VESTAX PMC-03A 2-CHANNEL SCRATCH MIXER (Item 633202) - SAVE OVER 44%
List Price $179.00 - Reg. Price $139.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $99.99
Price is good while supplies last!
Click here for more information on the Vestax PMC-03A:
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For these and other great DJ deals, click here:
___OTHER AWESOME OFFERS!_____________________________________________
AMERICAN CABLE CO. GUITAR CABLE (Item 332000 311 090) - SAVE 69%!
List Price $12.99 - Reg. Price $8.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $3.99
Price is good through 2/13/02!
Click here for more information on the Guitar Cable:
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HEAROS VALUE PACK (Item 421212) - SAVE 76% (AND YOUR EARS)!
List Price $12.99 - Reg. Price $9.99 - WEB SPECIAL $2.99
Price is good through 2/13/02!
Click here for more information on the Hearos Value Pack:
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___DIGITAL RECORDING DEALS! _________________________________________
IK MULTIMEDIA SAMPLETANK XL VST (Item 702351) - SAVE OVER 33%!
List Price $499.00 - Reg. Price $399.99 - NEW LOW PRICE $329.99
Awesome VST plug-in!
Click here for more information on SampleTank:
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FOSTEX VF08 AND DE-1 PACKAGE (Item 240074) - SAVE OVER 38%!
List Price $978.00 - INTERNET SPECIAL $599.99
Price is good while supplies last!
Click here for more information on the Fostex VF08:
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___LIVE SOUND, LOW PRICE! ___________________________________________
REAL WORLD BIG-4 DRUM MIC PACKAGE (Item 270253) - SAVE OVER 59%!
List Price $991.20 - Reg. Price $569.90 - INTERNET SPECIAL $399.99
Click here for more information on the Real World Big-4 Pack:
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REAL WORLD DRIVIN' 5 DRUM MIC PACKAGE (Item 270252) - SAVE OVER 60%!
List Price $1,255.65 - Reg. 608.89 - INTERNET SPECIAL $499.99
Click here for more information on the Real World Drivin 5 Pack:
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For more great Live Sound deals, click here:
___SAVE BIG ON BOOKS! _______________________________________________
GARY CHAFFEE "PATTERNS" BOOK AND CD (Item 940085) - SAVE OVER 47%!
List Price $24.95 - Reg. Price $19.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $12.99
Price is good through 2/13/02!
Click for more info on the Gary Chaffee "Patterns" Book/CD:
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THE BEATLES COMPLETE SCORES BOOK (Item 900655) - SAVE OVER 46%!
List Price $75.00 - Reg. Price $69.95 - INTERNET SPECIAL $39.99
Price is good through 2/20/02!
Click for more info on the Beatles Complete Scores Book:
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For more great Book specials, click here:
4a. ___MUSICIAN'S RESOURCES: Musician.Com____________________________
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lifestyle support. Notably, for members with original music to be
heard, Musician's Access offers an exciting new path to the record
labels.
"Musician's Access is a powerful new link between musicians and
labels."
-- Michael Goldstone, Dreamworks Records, signed Rage Against
The Machine
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4b. ___MUSICIAN'S RESOURCES: Guest Columns___________________________
This Week's Musician.Com Article:
"Drummer Sim Cain: Life After Rollins"
by Michael Azerrad
To read this article, click below:
This Week's Guitar.Com Article:
"Workbench Wisdom Strat Mod Number One: Democratic Tone and More
Pickup Possibilities"
by Douglas Baldwin
To read this article, click below:
This Week's GuitarWorld.Com Article:
"Hot Tunes to Go Korg ToneWorks Pandora PXR4 and Boss BR-532
personal studios."
by Emile Menasché
Read more, click on the link below:
This Week's Taxi Article:
"Tips - Writing For Specialty Markets"
by Jason Blume
Read more, click on the link below:
4c. ___MUSICIAN'S RESOURCES: Hands-on Product Review of the Week_____
Crate GFX-50 TwoTone Guitar Amp
Two perfect amps in one powerful package
It's hard to believe this amp was originally designed for guitar
teachers. Sure, its dual inputs neatly accommodate both student and
teacher's electric guitars. But its power, amazing onboard effects,
and sound-shaping capabilities make it a perfect performance amp...
Click below to read the full review:
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Ampeg BA Series Bass Combos
Ampeg sound and performance for an easy price
If you play bass, you have to have a big, warm spot in your heart
for Ampeg--especially if you've played for enough years to remember
the classic Ampegs. The Portaflex was one of the most unique combos
of all time. It had a look all its own, with a diamond pattern
covering and a fliptop lid that turned over to put the insides of
the amp in plain view so you could watch the tubes glow. But it was
the solid, funky sound that earned the Portaflex its place in the
bass gear hall of fame...
Click below to read the full review:
5a. ___OFFERS: Platinum Membership___________________________________
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Apply now, and put your Platinum Membership to work immediately!
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5b. ___OFFERS: Music Gear Insurance for Platinum Members_____________
Music Gear Insurance for Platinum Members!
Now for the first time your Platinum Membership entitles you to
invest in full-range insurance coverage for all of your musical gear
on the road, in the studio, or wherever it happens to be.
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6a. ___CLOSING: Thank You____________________________________________
Thank You!
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Thanks again for making Musician's Friend the most popular Music Gear
Site on the Internet!
6b. ___CLOSING: Contact Information__________________________________
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