Acoustic Guitar &79.99
Electronic Drum kit $299
Drum Stool, Keyboard Stool or Keyboard Stand $29.99
Bongo Drums $49.99
Light-Up Keyboard $99.99
Solid wood violin $99.99
Acoustic Guitar $79.99 @ ALDI
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The violins are definitely strads.
That's why I bought 5!
They're not available yet.
or did you buy the Aldi Time Machine two weeks ago?
What size violins are available?
tiny
What are strads?
Stradivarius
This guitar will sound about as shit as an $80 guitar would.
Honestly, it will be crap. I bought one years ago from Aldi for $69 just to test it. I tuned it, and after 5 minutes it had gone out of tune again. Rinse and repeat. If you're trying to learn guitar and it won't stay in tune, you'll get discouraged thinking you're not sounding any good when in fact it's the guitar working against you.
Don't need to spend thousands for a student/child, but this is too cheap it's actually not going to produce very good results.
The acoustic guitars were always jumk. A few years ago they use to make semi-acoustics and electrics branded as Livingstone that weren't bad for the price - in fact surprisingly good. I have those guitars and they're still ok. Then year by year the quality went down. e.g. The semi-acoustic had less bracing and QC for playability went down the toilet. Now they've just got these Huxleys. I can't speak for whether the same has happened to the other instruments as I don't play them and don't have any idea what to look for.
I've got the Aldi Huxley telecaster (Aldicaster). Purchased as new second hand for $40. Used it to practice modding guitars. It's actually not all bad.
The traditional 3 saddle bridge makes intonation on those a nightmare if you're picky. I almost bought one, but decided against it because being unable to properly intonate my guitars drives me nuts.
Did you get the steel or nylon guitar? Any brand new strings will be impossible to keep in tune because they take time to stretch. This is especially true for nylon strings. There are some good tips to tying guitar strings which make them less likely to slip which could also be an issue. I fully agree that it's worth getting a better quality guitar if you can afford it. Learning music is such a massive investment of time and you want to make it as enjoyable as possible. You also want the guitar to be robust and durable which seems unlikely in a cheap instrument. It would be easier to sell a more reputable guitar on the second hand market if you find guitar is simply not for you. I find Katoh makes very good guitars for the price.
Time to stock up on gifts for my nieces and nephews 😈
Do you hate their parents?
It is the responsibility of every uncle to by their sisters kids the loudest most annoying toys you can.
Don't forget the oversized plastic thingies that get used once then just take up space and collect dust.
Yep Bongo drums are perfect gifts
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is the Light-Up Keyboard any good for a very very beginner?
Not if you want them to get serious about playing. Fine as a toy I would guess.
Check out Jeremy See on Youtube if you're looking to get something good. I don't have anything to do with the guy other than his videos were the ones I found most helpful when I was thinking of buying my son a keyboard. Didn't end up doing it though.
Is the flute any good? My daughter dropped her flute and now is slightly dented making it hard to join together
Does it sound like a recorder now?
Sounds like a piccolo.
There's this one time. At band camp.
It's possible they have changed but they have not been any good in the past (according to a friend who teaches flute).
If your daughter's flute was half decent prior to the fall it's probably worth taking it to a wood wind shop and asking them to take a look. From my limited experience the shops are pretty good at quick repairs (sometimes for free) and will give you an idea of if it's worth fixing.
Of course, that's assuming you live close to a woodwind shop. If she uses her instrument at school, the music teachers can sometimes be quite skilled at minor repairs too.
Get the input of her teacher.
Bad instruments (not necessarily cheap as some cheap instruments can be quite good value) are often a great way to suck the passion and enjoyment out a young student.
If you can afford it; the Yamaha 222 would be my pick for student flute.
I'd get a quote for repair before considering a cheap flute.
Anyway here’s Wonderwall 🎶
That drum kit looks like absolute rubbish.
I would not buy anything below the Alesis Nitro Mesh kit.I posted this deal here last year, wouldn't recommend it guys
You honestly get what you pay for with musical instruments. Get a good brand off FB Marketplace/Gumtree second hand.
I find the turnover of instruments to be very high. You can find some really good bargains if you know what to look for.
Can anyone recommend a reasonably affordable guitar for a newbie?
I've always wanted to learn guitar (left handed) but never really looked further.
ThanksI'd recommend thinking about the style of guitar you want to play before making a decision. Broadly speaking there are 4 main styles with different advantages and disadvantages:
*Classical Nylon - Easy on the fingers for beginners though relatively quiet. Has a wider neck than other styles. Potential to learn absolutely beautiful songs with multiple voices that sound good without any accompaniment.
*Acoustic Steel String - Higher string tension takes time to condition your fingers and get used to. Can be used for rhythm or melody. I find a lot people have these lying around their homes so you can get street credibility for just picking it up and knowing how to play. You can learn four chords and play practically every song ever written. Very popular for singer/songwriters.
*Electric Guitar - Requires an amplifier and more time to learn about sound production/effects. Endless possibilities of different styles and set-ups. Less string tension than acoustic steel strings. Probably the coolest style since you can play face-melting guitar solos.
*Flamenco - Similar to classical nylon though built for a more percussive sound and usually have soundboard protection so you can tap for a beat. Difficult to find resources or teachers in Australia to learn traditional flamenco guitar.I like Katoh guitars for affordable classical and flamenco guitars. There's a guy on YouTube (Darrell Braun Guitars) who gives good advice on selecting and setting up electric guitars. I like the Fender Squiers for value. Epiphone and Yamaha have good reputations for value guitars in all styles.
One comment I've heard from a long-time guitarist is that the wood used in a cheap guitar isn't properly dried and aged, so the body will start to warp after a time. Go for a decent second-hander instead.
the wood in a cheap guitar is laminate, ie many layers of wood squashed together. Definitely not prone to warping as much as an all solid wood (and expensive) guitar.
Which brand & model is it?