The Ed Sheeran X Signature Edition is the second Signature Artist Edition from multi-platinum singer/songwriter and Martin Ambassador Ed Sheeran. Designed in collaboration with the team at Martin Guitar, this edition features Ed's Signature "X" (multiply) sign on the headstock and down the fretboard. The six times platinum-selling albums logo is inlayed in solid koa on a solid spruce wood top. The model comes stage-ready equipped with Fishman Isys T electronics, SP Lifespan Martin strings and a padded gig bag. Not only are you getting an excellent, affordable hybrid guitar with style, but you'll also be helping a great cause if you invest in this model. Ed Sheeran is donating 100% of his royalties from the sale of every model to the East Anglias Children's Hospices. X marks the spot for this hot signature guitar designed in collaboration with the young British Grammy Award winner.

OVERVIEW A matched HCS setup perfect for the beginner outfitting a drum set. Meinl's HCS line of entry-level cymbals combine quality and value. They are made from MS63 alloy for a warm, harmonic, and balanced sound. They offer quality sounds at an affordable price.

The popularity of Peace's series and drummer's fascination with bubinga shells has pushed Peace to introduce a new variant. Also known as African Rosewood, bubinga – with its figured grain, rich color, and wide frequency response – is both attractive and a great tone wood. Now adorned with Peace's coveted deus tube lugs, the new is even more regal. It is important to note that shells are 9-ply, 100% bubinga. Bubinga's extreme hardness makes it difficult to form into shells, and many of the other so-called bubinga kits on the on the market only have an outer veneer. But the beauty isn't just skin deep, and the sound is amazingly awesome, thanks to all the extra effort by Peace's team of craftsmen.

Musician's Friend welcomes the Schecter Guitar Research Stealth series guitar for 2014. The Stealth C-1 Electric Guitar is loaded with Schecter's own SUPERROCK II hand-wound pickups. With a large clear sound, these pickups deliver unique tone that is both musical and articulate. This sleek guitar has a set neck with Ultra Access that allows players to reach the higher frets with ease.

Ibanez ARZIR20FB Iron Label - Dark Brown Sunburst The Ibanez ARZ range has joined the Iron Label! From Ibanez's Metal-to-the-core guitar series comes the ARZIR20FB with all new upgrades from it's predecessor. A Mahogany body features a stunning Figured Bubinga top with a Dark Brown Sunburst finish and Abalone binding which gives the guitar a superb visual presence. It's Mahogany slim neck and ultra smooth heel allows for excellent playability whilst it's bound 24 Jumbo fret ebony fretboard with Pearl and Abalone block inlays provide a tight response and smooth left-hand fingering. The EMG pickups give the guitar a sweet blend of balance and detail with the EMG 60 neck pickup packing plenty of output with a balance of tones like classic thick boosted mids, big lows and fat highs whilst the EMG 81 bridge pickups gives detailed intensity, incredible amounts of high end cut and fluid sustains. Tone, Bridge Volume and Neck Volume controls with a 3-way pickup selector gives you full control of your sound. The ARZ IR20FB's Gold hardware includes locking tuners which locks your strings down tight and a TOM bridge.

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Yamaha is one of the leaders in digital piano production, and they continue that tradition with the DGX-650. A true ensemble digital piano, the DGX-650 has a variety of interactive features that make learning, playing, and sharing music fun for everyone regardless of skill level. With a full-size 88-note Graded Hammer Standard action keyboard, the DGX-650 not only gives you the authentic feel of playing a piano, it also incorporates Damper Resonance DSP and PureCF sampling that gives this digital version true and accurate sound reproduction of its acoustic counterpart. Add-in a USB audio recorder to instantly capture and share your musical achievements, and the DGX-650 is even better than the real thing.

The JP100D John Petrucci Signature is an upgraded version of the JP guitar with deluxe appointments. Based on the "Ball Family Reserve" JP6, this one has a slightly larger basswood body, a scooped forearm contour and is capped with a figured, quilted maple top. The maple neck with rosewood fretboard and 24 jumbo frets has a slightly asymmetrical back carve with a flatter bass side to naturally fit the curve of your hand. Other shred-friendly features include a Sterling Modern Trem bridge, locking tuners, and two DiMarzio pickups with an diagonally angled 3-way pickup switch for easier access. "I'm so happy to be part of the Sterling by Music Man family! The new JP100 continues in the tradition of amazingly beautiful, high quality instruments at friendly and affordable prices." - John Petrucci Highly respected in the metal/prog community, John Petrucci of Dream Theater is known worldwide for his incendiary chops, creative songwriting and incredible tone. His devotion to his craft inspires legions of players across the globe.

EJ45, normal tension, is D'Addario's best selling classical set, preferred for its balance of rich tone, comfortable feel and dynamic projection. Pro-Arte, the world's most popular classical strings are D'Addario's premium classical guitar string sets. All Pro-Arte treble strings are sorted by a sophisticated computer-controlled laser machine which performs diameter and tension measurements, ensuring true-sounding, precise trebles in every set. Pro-Arte basses are wound using silver-plated copper on a multi-filament nylon core for consistent and warm, yet projecting tone.