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The Best Banjo Mag
The "Banjo Newsletter" has been around for many years and continues to be "the" source for all things banjo. The articles are written in everyday language and are very helpful. All aspects are covered from beginner to advanced players with all styles including frailing, old time, bluegrass, jazz, backup and new age. There is information on current happenings as well as historical information. I know of no other single source of banjo information that is by and for banjo players of all ages and skill levels. It is highly reccommended.

Great magazine
This magazine fills a niche for serious banjo players who are interested in conventions, jams, new products, technical tips and specific samples of new and traditional music.I look forward to each issue.

Had the last cuisenart food processor for about 30 years.
The only problems we had was having to replace the lid twice in all that time. Geat product the first time through raising 3 kids and alot of cooking. Hope this one and us can last that long. ... Read more

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Good if you're a teenager, otherwise avoid
If you're a teenage guitarist and want to learn Nickelback, Green Day, and nu-metal songs, then this magazine is for you. There's also some pretty good tips for beginners from time to time. But in the last several years the quality of the feature articles and interviews has gone steadily downhill, and there are far too many ads. As many people have said, sometimes it doesn't seem to be geared towards musicians at all anymore. The smarmy, "hipper than thou" Rolling Stone, Spin, Pitchfork Media style of writing seems to be taking over the mag.And other styles of music such as blues, country, jazz, etc, are pretty much ignored.But like I said, if you're a teenager and you see it on the newsstand and there's a song in it you would like to learn, pick it up, otherwise avoid this magazine.

Great for the articles and...
I've been reading Guitar World for quite a long time now. I found the recent addition of the CD-ROM to be a pretty nice feature and it's really helpful to see the artists play the songs themselves so you can better learn how to play the songs and do the lessons in each issue. Guitar World offers a lot of different styles in various issues. One issue might be a metal issue while another might be blues and then there's still some funk and classic rock. I find that the articles with the various guitar players to be usually interesting as well as the colum devoted to producers. The endpage is always the gear setup of a well known player which I think gives a little insight if one finds a sound on a record they really like. Definitely not a bad buy for those things.
Not as advertised
I wish that when I purchased this subscription I would have read all of the reviews.Unlike the description included on the Amazon website, the subsription does NOT include the CD-ROM, which costs an additional $1/issue.And, if you want to purchase the CD-ROMs for past issues, they cost $4/disk.Sometimes a bargain isn't really a bargain.Buyer beware. ... Read more

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A1 Publication - One of the Best out There
As a music professional I have subscriptions to numerous magazines, Everything from Guitar One to Recording Magazine. Therfore I was reluctant to spend more money on another magazine until I received one those cards for a "free issue" in the mail. Man was I glad to get that. EM is one of the best magazines in the industry and it covers just about every aspect. Interviews with the industries top producers, 10 or more reviews per issue. May's article on "Affordable Solutions for Studio Acoustics" was worth the yearly subscription by itself. So don't wait like I did, its no telling what you might miss.

Good info, recording, gear reviews, articles, and ads
I'll keep this short. hehe. The mag corners a market where no other mag goes. This is a nuts and bolts making a living at electronic music (all forms), kind of mag. You won't find artist reviews or anything like that here (just references to who uses what sometimes). If you are a beginner looking for info, or a pro who is keeping up with latest gear, software, etc., then get this mag. I've had it now for a couple of years and it's jampacked with articles, gear reviews, buying guides, etc. etc. etc. There are ads but they are kept to about 10%-15% usually. Some of the ads are very insightful into new products. Topics range from drum machines, synths, PCs, software (both commercial and freeware!), anything that relates to the Electronic Musician. And if that weren't enough EM goes the extra mile teaching us how to properly record mics, make a mix, anything related to the studio process. I also recommend Keyboard Magazine if you are a synth or electric piano player. I highly recommend Electronic Musician to anyone with an interest in Electronica (EBM, Industrial, Techno, Soundscapes) and/or High-Tech Professional or Home Studio recording. ... Read more

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Its more than the beginner or mainstream guitarist needs
I've subscribed to Guitar Player for a little over a year now.It seems like a great magazine that attempts to cover all of the bases of guitar playing. It has reviews and interviews with everyone from pretentious guitar heros to down-to-earth acoustic players and punk rockers. There are quite a lot of ads but they are expected for such a magazine. There are CD reviews based off of the guitarist's aspect also.
Better than the rest
Let me say at the outset that I'm not a big fan of tab. Figuring out songs on your own provides a greater lesson than simply following along with tabs. Besides, there are scores of free tab sites on the web, so if you really need to know how to play a song and can't figure it out on your own or simply don't have the time, get to surfing.
Guitar product reviewer....
Wow...There's a lot to see in this magazine...A lot of product reviews and a lot of advertisements.If You're looking for something to improve your playing, this is not the right source. ... Read more

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I have grown up on this mag!!!
If you are a bassist and you even need to read a review to figure out if this is the right mag for you, best get your head checked! I have subscribed to Bass Player since 1992 and will keep renewing my subcription until I am so old I have to have my assistant read me all the features by my craftmatic lounger. Forget Fox news, Bass Player is fair and balanced, covering everyone from the sad passing of NHOP (greatest upright player of all time) to all the standards like Jaco and Vic.Dont think that you little mall-core kids are not rep'd...all the nu-metal low enders are there as well, even though they suck the rust from under my fretwire.I have always respected this magazine and the writers seem like family...go get this now fool! word.

Still waiting!!
I ordered this mag in January and here it is, April, and I still haven't received the first issue.I have been on the phone with Synapse and they told me TWICE that they would get back to me with info on my subscription within 24 hours and I still haven't heard from them.The mag is great but the subscription service seems far below Amazon's usual service.

Where's My Mag?
We have been waiting since August....OF LAST YEAR!!!Read more

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You will love this magazine.
An amazing magazine. The quality is superb. I highly recommend this to any music lover. I will be anxiously waiting for the next issue. My collection has begun.

The guitar world needed this!!!!
Finally, a killer looking instrument magazine with interesting articles about players and collectors. This mag covers a pretty wide range of topics--interviews with players, builder interviews, some historical/esoteric stuff, etc. Even has some artsy photo spreads of instruments themselves. But I loved every page of the first issue. This is mag is stunning! No tab or instruction but plenty of entertaining, smart articles.
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Good Magazine Overall!!!!!!!
Guitar World Acoustic is a good overall magazine. This magazine is produced and published by the same company as Guitar One, Guitar World, and Bass Guitar, Future, Inc. My only real compalint is that this is a bimonthly magazine and it sells for more than Guitar One and Guitar World with are monthly. These two monthly magazines sell for a bout $19.95. Bass Guitar, which is another bimonthly magazine published by Future is only $16.95. I have a hard time understanding why. The interviews are awesome and I love the players that they spotlight. The lessons are great. I receive numerous industry magazines including, Guitar Player, Electronic Musician, Recording Magazine, Guitar World, Guitar One, as well as others. When I decided to subscribed to a "acoustic" guitar magazine, I couldn't make up my mind between Guitar World Acoustic and Acoustic Guitar. Therefore I subscribed to both. After a year of getting both magazine I found Guitar World Acoustic to be somewhat better for my taste. It also seemed to me that Guitar World Acoustic had more information in the one issue than Acoustic Guitar had in two. If you are into modern music and would like to subscribe to a magazine that reflects that then get GWA, if you are more the "singer-songwriter" type then you may like AG.

Hit and miss like all of the other guitar magazines
This was ordered for my birthday in January, and I received the first issue today, which is the February/March issue. Maybe they have fixed the problems with subscription fulfillment. I guess I'll know for sure once I've gotten all of the issues.
One of the best guitar magazines out there
I subscribe to a number of guitar magazines - and of all - this one is the best - with the most tangible lessons and tabs for players.I have been a subscriber for several years now and never missed an issue. ... Read more

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on point
i often read this Magazine at my Local Book Store&it truly hits home.I Play Keyboards myself&always read on what they have to say on the latest technology also Interviews with different Artists&the Sounds they are Vibing On.you can't miss with this Magazine.very detailed on the subject matter.

Keyboards and more
If you are a keyboard player, you probably already know about this publication. You are aware that there is no other magazine that fills this niche quite as well (although Electronic Musician comes close). You likely are a subscriber already, or you pick up an issue at the newstand every month. But anyone, keyboard player or not, who is interested in making music with technology, would be served well by checking out this magazine. "Keyboard" is almost a misnomer, actually, because, while keyboards are emphasized, there is much here regarding recording and using computers for creating music. Strange as it may sound, sometimes keyboards get short shrift in favor of coverage of software and technology. The crux of this magazine, to me, is the product review section. If an item wins a "Key Buy" designation, you know it is worth adding to your musical arsenal. It's worth saving the back issues for reference. All in all a splendid magazine for musicians. ... Read more

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