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Otto Link Mouthpieces

June 14th, 2011 by tony
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Can’t find the missing link?  Woodsy’s has it!

 

What We Have:

“Slant Signature” Hard Rubber Alto and Tenor remake

A great mouthpiece with a rich, warm sound and great projection. 

 

Vintage Super Tone Master Metal Tenor remake

This one has a full and round “vintage link” sound that really pops!

 

Otto Link OLM7SCUSTOM Greiffenhagen Refaced 7* Link

*refaced by Erik Greiffenhagen. See more of Erik’s work here.

We also stock:

Metal Alto, Tenor, and Baritone Super Tone Master

Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bari Tone Edge

 

BRING YOUR HORN IN AND TRY THEM OUT!

 

Videos of the Otto Link in action:

Chris Potter playing on an Otto Link Super Tone Master

Pepper Adams playing an Otto Link with the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra

Sonny Stitt playing on a Metal Alto Link

Rick Margitza playing on a vintage link with the John Fedchock NY Big Band

Seamus Blake playing on a vintage hard rubber “Slant Sig” Tenor piece

Ernie Watts playing a vintage metal Otto Link with GRP All-Star Big Band

Stan Getz (playing on a hard rubber “Slant Sig”) and John Coltrane (playing a metal Super Tone Master)

 

Otto Link Links:

Theo Wanne’s History of the Otto Link

The Otto Link Museum with a great flowchart to help with identifying your mouthpiece

 

 

 

 

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Weekend Warriors!

May 13th, 2011 by asmedley
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Woodsy’s Music in Kent is once again offering the NAMM affiliated program Weekend Warriors.

This program is for young adults to baby boomer musicians who want to play in a band for the first time or maybe relive the “good ole’ days” of their youth. Designed for intermediate and experienced guitarists, drummers, vocalists, and keyboardists, our “Warriors” work with a professional couch and then perform in a concert at the Kent Stage. We provide the sound gear and an experienced coach to work with you. This is a great way to meet new musicians, play in a band, and just have a lot of fun.

Sessions are 2 hours long meeting once a week for 6 weeks. Cost is $125.00.

Application deadline is Saturday, May 21st.

Stop into Woodsy’s Music or visit our website for a registration form.

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Rock School is back!

May 5th, 2011 by asmedley
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Woodsy’s Music in Kent is offering three Rock School programs this summer. All programs run for 6 weeks (Week of June 5th to the week of July 10th). Members rehearse under the guidance of a professional rock musician coach in preparation for a Concert at Kent’s famed Kent Stage on Sunday July 17th. Guidelines are found in the application at our store.  The deadline for application is May 21st, 2011.

Rock School

Rock School is an opportunity for intermediate and advanced Guitarists, Drummers, Keyboardists, and Vocalists (age 13-18)  to rehearse and perform in a real rock band.   Applicants may sign up as an individual, with friends, or as a complete band . One and a half  hours session once a week, cost $120.

Rock School 101

This program is geared towards younger musicians (ages 9-12) who began studying their instruments at a younger age and have achieved the playing proficiency required to begin a rock band experience. One and a half  hours session once a week, cost $120.

Rock School X2

For already established groups  who may or may not be part of the Rock School program. This group meets twice a week, doubling the rehearsal time of the other programs for a discounted fee.  One and a half hours session TWICE a week,  Cost $185.

 

Stop into Woodys’s Music for more information and to pick up an application.

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LR Baggs Venue DI – Acoustic Preamp

April 1st, 2011 by asmedley
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Looking for that extra boost in your acoustic performance? Woodsy’s Music in Kent and Medina has the perfect Acoustic Preamp for you!

L.R. Baggs, a company out of California, started as a “mom and pop” repair shop making handmade guitars. They soon grew to be a prominent name in acoustic pickups, preamps, and amplifiers.

The L.R. Baggs Venue DI will give you the edge your acoustic performance needs. Put annoying feedback problems to rest with this impressive preamp!

L.R. Baggs Acoustic Preamp

Features:

• Adjustable gain
• 5 band EQ with tunable low-mid & high-mid bands
• Garrett Null notch filter for effective feedback control
• Phase inversion for best sound & feedback control
• Full chromatic tuner with footswitch mute/tune function
• Adjustable volume boost footswitch
• Full isolation audio transformer-coupled DI
• Clip meter to visually optimize gain setting
• 4 segment battery status gauge
• XLR and 1/4” outputs
• Series FX loop (separate jacks for send & return)
• Works with 9v battery or DC adapter (not provided)
• Carrying case included

For more info stop in to Woodsy’s Music today!

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Buffet Clarinets

March 29th, 2011 by asmedley
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Woodsy’s Music in Kent and Medina has great selection of Buffet Clarinets. Buffet Crampon has been making professional clarinets since 1825.  This long tradition of expertise is exemplified in all their clarinets and makes Buffet clarinets the perfect choice for students. Models are offered with silver or nickel plated keys, undercut tone holes, and blue steel springs.

Check out these models at Woodsy’s:

Buffet Clarinet

Buffet Clarinet

R13 Bb

  • Suitable for all musicians
  • Rich and focused sound, known for its flexibility & power in all registers

R13 Prestige Bb

  • Designed for professionals
  • Unstained wood, upper & lower joint tenons come with metal rings which reduce the risk of cracks
  • G.T. Pads & adjustable thumb rest, alternate Eb/A lever

R13 Greenline Bb

  • Withstands extreme temps & humidity changes, will not crack
  • Hand burnished bore & nickel plated keys improve intonation & centers tone

E11

  • Easy response & remarkable accuracy, available in A, Eb, and C
  • African black wood (M’Pingo) picked for its resonance & stability
  • Pointed needle springs

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  • Latest High Quality Student Clarinet, in Bb and A, free blowing, fine tuning, quality hand finish
  • A new bore inspired by the professional range, adapted for the STUDENT.

For more information visit The Band Department Webpage

Or call Woodsy’s in Kent at 330-673-1525 and Medina at 330-725-8575

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Fox 8 Hot List Musical Instruments

March 24th, 2011 by woodsys
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Cast your vote for Woodsy’s Music as Best Musical Instrument store in the Fox 8 Akron-Canton Hot List. We’re going for four in a row, thanks to our awesome customers! We appreciate your business and your support.

Woodsy’s Music in Kent and Medina; family owned an operated since 1972. Just click on the link above to vote in the Fox 8 Hot List.

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Courtois Trombones

March 22nd, 2011 by asmedley
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Woodsy’s Music in Kent and Medina has a variety of Courtois Trombones in stock.  Come on in and ask our expert staff about these impressive instruments!

Courtois, the first manufacturer of brass winds in France, has been a well respected name in Trombones since the company founded in 1803. Woodsy’s music is proud to be a part of this long-standing tradition.

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Courtois Trombone

Currently our store offers 4 Courtois Trombone models.

The Xtreme Jazz Trombone (AC430TLR) is perfect for the professional jazz musician – lightweight but with a strong authoritative tone. This instrument has nickel silver outer slides with nickel steel inner slides, ergonomic hand grips, and a hand hammered, 7.5” rose brass bell.

The Legend Bb/F Tenor Trombone (AC420B) has a brass slide with a 8.5” brass bell and standard wrap F attachment.

The Courtois Alto Trombone (AC131R) in Eb has a brass outer slide with chrome plated nickel silver inner slide and a 7.28” gold brass bell.

Finally, the Courtois Bass Trombone (AC502B) has an independent standard rotor design in Bb, F, Gb, and D. This trombone has a 9.5” yellow brass bell and brass outer slide.

Stop in and see us today!

For more info visit Woodsy’s Music.

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Powell Sonare Flutes

March 17th, 2011 by asmedley
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Woodsy’s Music in Kent and Medina is the place to shop for Powell Sonare Flutes. Our Band Department has a great selection of flutes for the student or pro.  Come in and our expert staff will be glad to assist you.

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Powell Sonare Flute

Powell Flutes has over 80 years of experience making world famous flutes. All Powell Sonare open holed flutes have a solid silver “signature series” headjoint handcrafted at the Powell shop in Boston. This headjoint is designed for its ease in playablity,  creating a flexible, focused, expressive and rich tone .

Take a look at these models:

The PS501 is a perfect option for the beginning or intermediate flute student with Powell’s signature headjoint, a silver plated nickel silver body and keys, Y arms, steel springs, B foot, and offset G

The PS601 with Powell’s signature headjoint is great for the intermediate student. This flute has a sterling silver body made in the USA, by Powell, with Modern Powell Scale,  silver plated nickel silver keys, Y arms, 10k white gold springs, B Foot, and offset G

The Ps701 is ideal for the intermediate or semi-professional. Again this flute comes with Powell’s signature headjoint. Like the 601,  it has a sterling silver body made in the USA, by Powell, with Modern Powell Scale and silver plated nickel silver keys,  10k white gold springs,  B Foot, and offset G. The distinguishing feature of this flute model is its French style pointed arms.

For more information visit our Band Department Webpage or call us at 330-673-1525 in Kent and 330-725-8575 in Medina. Don’t forget to ask us about financing on all of our band and orchestral instruments.

Visit Woodsy’s Music in Kent and Medina for all of your instrument needs.

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Dale Galgozy guitar lesson Rock Island Line

March 17th, 2011 by woodsys
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Dale Galgozy, guitar instructor at Woodsy’s Music in Kent, Ohio, takes you through a flat picking version of Leadbelly’s Rock Island Line on 12 string guitar.

Find more about Dale Galgozy and all of Woodsy’s Music’s talented instructional staff at www.woodsys.com

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Kerry Kean Larrivee LSV-11E Demo

March 16th, 2011 by woodsys
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Beautiful Larrivee LSV-11E acoustic/electric guitar demonstrated by singer, songwriter, finger style and flat picker Kerry Kean.

See all our great Larrivee, Taylor and Martin guitars at Woodsy’s Music in Kent Ohio, and find out more about Kerry Kean at www.kerrykean.com

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