ART tube MP Project USB Mic Preamplifer

The output voltage on most microphones is typically very low, this is where a microphone preamp can help boost the output signal to a sufficient level. It doesn’t matter if it is a “live” or “studio” situation, mic pre’s are an absolute necessity! The circuitry inside of a mic pre effects the over-all tone of the microphone, so a low quality circuit will yield poor audio results. This is why it is recommended you buy the best mic pre’s that you can afford.
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On behalf of all the Best Music Shop team we’d like to thank our loyal customers for your patronage and we hope that you and your families have a wonderful Christmas and a prosperous New Year! Please note that both stores will continue to trade as per the usual times with the exception of some public holidays.

Novation Nio

The popularity of home recording has boomed over the past years mostly due to the advances in computer technology. Capturing professional quality audio recordings is now with-in reach using a standard personal computer and a suitable audio interface. One such product is the award winning Nio 2/4 from Novation.
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Gypse Rose Acoustic Pack - Stardust Purple

Why should the guys have all the fun? Girls love music just as much and the Gypsy Rose line of guitars are perfect for them! They feature smaller 7/8 size bodies and slimmer necks which allows for greater playability.

There is a great range of sparkling metal flake colours available to choose from including sugar pink, stardust purple and starlight black.

Every Gypsy Rose guitar comes with a fantastic accessory pack comprising of a colour co-ordinated carry bag, colourful stickers for you to decorate and create your own designer look guitar, SX ‘Guitar Power’ DVD featuring the Rock House Guitar Method including free lifetime web membership for lesson support. The acoustic, electric and bass models also include a matching guitar strap. Everything you need to start playing great music now!

Check out our range of Acoustic Guitars here

Electronic Drum Kits

Have you been politely ignoring your child’s request for a drum kit? Obnoxious drum kit noise is now a thing of the past thanks to electronic drum kit technology! We have a great range of electronic kits in stock ranging in price from $749 up to $1,399. All of our electronic kits include all the necessary hardware to get started with the exception of a stool, although the Yamaha DTXplorer does include a free stool valued at $99. Another major feature on the electronic kits are the built-in songs and drum lessons which can help the beginner drum student progress dramatically.

Check out our percussion range here

Best Music Shop

Our Christmas Catalogue is now out and the deals have to be seen to be believed! Squier “Stop Dreaming, Start Playing!” Electric Guitar Packs have been reduced by up to 30%. Our Tanglewood/Kustom Sing & Play Packs are outstanding value for money at just $699, an incredible saving of $399! These packs include a Tanglewood TW28 CSN-CE Acoustic/Electric Guitar as well as a Kustom Sienna 30 Acoustic Amplifier. The amplifier allows for a microphone input as well, hence the name “Sing & Play Pack”.

At these ridiculous prices our current stock will be running out the door…so get in fast while the stock lasts!!!

Please note the following corrections to the Christmas Catalogue:

Page 1 Items:

Legacy Guitar Pack is NOT a Solid Top at $249.

Gypsy Rose Guitar Packs are $159 for the Steel String Pack and $119 for the Classical

Page 6 Item:

Legacy Electronic Drum Kit $849 is a DD-505 not a DD-506

Casio Keyboards

Purchase any Casio Keyboard, Privia Digital Piano or Celviano Digital Piano and receive a manufacturer cash back of 5% on the price you paid!

Please note that all cash back claims must be made with-in three months of date of purchase. Please also allow 60 days from the date that the claim is received for processing.

Tanglewood TW28 Evolution

If you’re in the market for a new acoustic guitar then we recommend that you purchase it now! The record fall in the Australian dollar has forced an average price increase of $200 on the entire Tanglewood guitar range. Fortunately for us we were able to purchase our stock at the lower retail price which in-turn allows us to pass the savings onto you!

Check out the entire Tanglewood guitar range here

Band in a Box

We are now officially stocking many popular computer software titles from both Steinberg and PG Music. Steinberg’s Cubase is probably the most popular digital audio recording software available on the market today. Not only can it be seen in many professional recording studio’s across the globe, there are countless home studio’s using this software as well. Cubase is renown for it’s ease of use and world-class tonal quality. It is available in several versions starting from $199 for Cubase Essential.

Another very popular software title is PG Music’s Band in a Box. This program allows you to create instant accompaniment tracks in any style you choose, all with-in a matter of seconds. Forget fiddling around with programmed MIDI tracks and wasting precious time, use BIAB to speed up your backing track production process. Included are over 1500 styles covering Pop, Rock, Latin, Country, Classical, World, Blues, Bluegrass, New Age and Techno genres.  Band in a Box is also priced at the incredibly low price of $199!

Squier Strat Packs

Christmas is just around the corner and in readiness for the “rush” we have filled our stores from wall-to-wall with Squier Electric Guitar Packs! These packs are perfect for budding student/beginner players and are bundled with all the necessary accessories including:

•  Squier SE Special Strat (3 Single Coil Pickups, Rosewood Fingerboard, Diecast Tuners, 3-Ply Shell Pickguard)
• Fender Gig bag
• Squier SP10 amp (10 watts, 8” Speaker, Headphone Socket)
• Squier Electronic tuner (battery not included)
• DVD Sampler “Getting Started on Electric Guitar”
• Fender Guitar Stand, Picks, Cable & Strap

There are plenty of guitar colour options to choose from including sunburst, metallic blue, metallic red, white and the very popular black finish. Bass guitar players don’t need to miss out as we have a great value pack which includes a Squier J-bass guitar and a Fender Rumble 15-watt amplifier.

Check out the Squier Guitar Packs here