| Most Recent Posts Latest eBay Site - ebaymatchups.com - what is the best - ebay match ups - may the champions shinePosted Sep-18-06 15:33:57 PDT Updated Sep-20-06 10:12:22 PDT Have you heard about the new eBay site, ebaymatchups.com The site allows eBay users to have 2 different things compete against each other. Similar to Google Battles but people do the voting You can create your own for just about anything (people, items, objects, places etc) Users vote on Match Ups, leave comments about particular Match Ups or members. Includes search function for finding interesting or new Match Ups, plus can randomly browse the site. Once you create a match-up others can vote and or comment on it. May the best win.. There are some classic match ups and also ridiculous ones such as dogs vs cats rock and roll vs rap music tv vs radio google vs yahoo fat Elvis vs skinny Elvis toilet paper under vs toilet paper over Wikipedia vs eBay There is no real purpose but a great way to waste time - Go see for yourself and have fun. Check out my match ups at the following. http://www.ebaymatchups.com/profile/reallygreatstuff visit my eBay Store http://stores.ebay.com/REALLY-GREAT-STUFF Guitar Definitions music Terms Jargon Words Guitarists Words - Electric and Acoustic GuitarsPosted Jun-27-06 09:09:35 PDT Some of the most common and not so guitar and music terms, definitions and jargon arranged alphabetically. This explanation guide has info for beginner to intermidiate guitarists in the quest for more musical understanding or guitar. I have included parts of guitars, accessories, notation terms and other music and instrument related words.
Here is my comprehensive list that I have accumulated over time. 3/4-Size Guitar - A smaller than normal guitar with shorter strings and less space between frets. Action – Height of the strings above the frets and fretboard as in "high" or "low" action. Acoustic Guitar - Not enhanced electronically and typically with a hollow body.. Altered / Open Tunings - Changing the tuning of one or more strings from standard tuning of EADGBE. Alternate Picking - Picking in an up and down motion. Amp or Amplifier - A device for amplifying the signal of a guitar’s pickup.
Archtop - A type of acoustic or semi-acoustic guitar, with an arched soundboard, often played by jazz guitarists. Arpeggio - A chord broken down and played evenly one note at a time. Usually low to high and back again so is to play the notes of a chord individually rather than together as a chord. Arrangement - The setting of an original or standard tune for a given solo instrument or group of instruments. Augmented - The quality of a chord having its intervals as the 1st, 3rd and sharp 5th notes of the major scale. Bar - A sub division of time in music. Bar line - A vertical line which shows the end of a bar of music. Barre or Bar Chord - A barre chord takes its name from the role of the he left hand index finger. This finger acts as a "bar" over two to six strings and replacing the nut (the ivory piece at the top of the neck). By using your first finger as a "bar," which can move freely to any fret. Bass Guitar – A 4 stringed guitar which produces a low deep tone. Usually used in a rhythm section and amplified. Bass-Strum Style - A right hand technique which involves picking a bass note then strumming the rest of the chord. Beam - A horizontal line which shows two eighth or sixteenth notes belonging to the beat shown on the bottom of the time signature. Beat -A sub division of time usually felt as the pulse within a piece of music. Bending - pushing or pulling a string sideways across the a fret to raise the pitch of a note by a half to full tone or more. Used extensively in rock and blues playing as well as in jazz. Binding - The trim that runs along the top and sometimes back of a guitar. It can be made of plastic or wood, and can be multiple layers, giving a dressy look, especially to acoustic guitars. It also protects the edge of the guitar from damage from minor hits. Body - The central part of a guitar (not the neck).
Capo -A capo is a mechanical device with a spring, elastic or nylon band, or a lever and thumbscrew arrangement that places a barre on the neck of a guitar by means of a string, . The capo can be used to raise the key of a song to suit a vocalist as well as to lower the action and shorten the string length. Chord - A group of three or more notes played simultaneously. Chord Chart - A diagram which shows a chord progression. Chord Progression - A sequence of chords played one after another. Chorus - The portion of a song lyric or melody that is repeated, often with other voices joining in. In jazz improvisation, however, "playing a chorus" would mean taking a turn improvising over the tune's chords progression. Closed Voicing - The term "voicing" refers to the vertical arrangement of the notes of a given chord. "closed voicing" places the member notes as close together as possible, no matter the inversion as opposed to "open voicing" which spreads the member notes of the chord at larger intervals. Cutaway - A concave area generally in the upper right bout of a normal right-hand guitar that allows the player easier access to the high frets. Count In - A count at the start of a piece of music to show when to start and how fast to play (usually the top number on the time signature). Dead String Length - The length of string that is past the nut and behind the saddle. Diatonic - Any octave divided into a seven-note scale (consisting of various combinations of whole tones and semitones).
Double Bar Line - Two vertical lines which show the end of a section or piece of music. Double Stop - The playing of two notes simultaneously. Dropped-D Tuning – Lowering the tuning of the sixth string (e) by a whole tone, one octave lower than the fourth string. Down Stroke -Right hand movement from top to bottom. Eighth Beat - A beat half as long in time as a quarter beat. Effects Pedal - Changes the sound of the guitar according to the effect the pedal has been programmed with. Effects Processor - Similar to effects pedal but can do multiple effects. Electric guitar - A guitar which can be electrically amplified (usually with a solid body). Finger Picks – Picks that fit over your fingers used mainly by banjo players and guitarists playing steel-string instruments. Fingerstyle / Fingerpicking -A right hand picking method utilizing your fingers or fingernails which involves using some or all your right hand fingers instead of a traditional flat pick. Flat - Lower the pitch. Flatwound Strings - Steel strings which use flat ribbon winding rather than round wire for the thicker strings. Preferred by jazz guitarists. Footstool - A small adjustable stool used to raise the height of the guitar. Four/Four Time -four quarter beats in one bar of music. Fretboard - The front side of a guitar neck which contains the frets. Fret Marker - Guides on the fret board so it is easier to find finger placements. They usually come in the form of marble-like circles and are found on the frets 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 15, 17, 19, 21 etc. Frets - vertical metal bars on a guitar fret board. Fretting - Placing a finger next to a fret. F-Hole - The F shaped opening in the sound board of some guitars, usually archtops or resonators. Half Beat - A beat twice as long as a quarter beat. Hammer-On - A note sounded literally by "hammering" down with a left hand finger, often performed in conjunction with a note first plucked by the right hand on the same string. Harmonics - Chime-like sounds achieved in two ways:
Harmonize -To bring two or notes together in harmony. Harmony -Two or more notes sounding at the same time. Head / Headstock / Pegstock - Part of a guitar situated on the end of the neck which houses the machine tuning heads. Sometimes referred to as the top. Improvisation – Making up your own music as you go by knowing the structure of music, hearing it and inventing according to the rules. Interval -The distance between two notes, usually measured relative to the major scale, as in "thirds" or "fourths", meaning the distance from the tonic to the third or fourth note of the major scale. Inversion - Structuring a chord with a note other than the root as the lowest note. Key - A musical work that is centered around a certain scale or tone is said to have a key. Lead Guitar - The part played by a guitar soloist in a rock band. Legato Slide - A slow slide. Lock Nut – A locking device placed over the bridge to keep the guitar in tune. Most common on guitars with Tremolo / Whammy Bars. Machine Heads / Tuning Heads / Tuning Keys - Used for tuning up each string and housed on the headstock. Major - The quality of a chord having its intervals as the 1st, 3rd and 5th notes of the major scale. Melody - A succession of musical notes played one after another (usually the most recognizable part of a song). Minor - The quality of a chord having its intervals as the 1st, flat 3rd and 5th of the major scale. Mode – same as scale. Modulate (mod) - To change keys within a piece of music. Neck -The part of a guitar which houses the fret board. Nut - The small grooved piece of ‘bone’ / plastic that the strings sit in between the fretboard and the headstock. Nylon String Guitar - An acoustic guitar which has three nylon strings. Octave - An interval eight diatonic scale degrees above a given tone. Open (chord/note) - A string played with no left hand fingers fretting. Open Voicing - A manner of chord construction in which the member notes are broadly separated. See closed voicing above. Output Jack – Small opening in the body of a guitar with a diameter of ¼ where a guitar cord can be plugged in to take the signal to an amplifier. Pentatonic Scale - A five-tone scale used often in rock. Pick (Flatpick) – Used to strum the guitar strings, usually triangular or oval in shape made of nylon or plastic. They are available in a large variety of shapes, sizes, and thickness. Picked/Picking / Plucked / Plucking - Refers to making a sound on the guitar with a pick or finger respectively. Sometimes refers to playing a single-note melody line. Picking - Plucking or producing a sound on the guitar in general, either with the fingers or a flatpick. Sometimes refers to playing a single-note melody line. Pickups - A magnet/coil pair that generates a signal under the vibrating strings on an electric guitar which produces a signal to be amplified by a guitar amplifier. Pickup Switch - A switch located on the body of the guitar used to select different pickups for different tones and sounds. Piezo Transducer - On many acoustic guitars and some electrics, a type of pressure-sensitive pickup called a piezoelectric transducer is built into the bridge. P I M A Letters from the Spanish names for the fingers of the plucking hand: pulgar (thumb), indice (index), medio (middle), and anular (ring). Used in some notation to indicate fingering. Pitch Pipe – Old fashioned device for tuning guitars by tuning to the notes created by blowing into its six tubes. Plectrum / Pick / Flatpick - A small triangular shaped piece of plastic used for striking the guitar strings with the right hand. Pull-Off - The opposite of a hammer-on. The creation of a new note by pulling your finger off an already ringing note to a lower fretted or open note. Position - A reference to placement of the left hand index finger at various frets. Quarter beat - A sub division of time in music twice as long as an eighth beat. Repeat sign - Two dots placed before a double line indicating the repeat of a section of music. Resonators – The circular speaker-like device, usually chrome, that fits into the body of some guitars, used to increase volume. Rhythm - A sequence of events played with the right hand on a guitar which gives a piece of music a distinct beat. Rhythm Guitar - Rhythmic strumming of chord backup for a lead player, singer, or ensemble. Rhythm notation - A system of reading and writing music which shows rhythm. Root - Sometimes referred to as 'root note' -- Another word for Tonic, or the first note of a scale. Saddle - The upright blade which sits in the bridge, usually bone, ivory or plastic, where the strings sit so they can create tone. Scale - A series of notes in an interval usually spanning an octave. Slash chord – Chord such as G/B, meaning a G chord with a B bass note. Selector - When an electric guitar has more than one pickup, there's usually a switch, called a selector. Setup - Adjusting of the action of a guitar for optimal playing. Shuffle - A rhythm of which each main beat is divided into three smaller beats (prominent in blues music). Slide - A plastic or glass tube placed over the third or fourth finger of the left hand and used to play "slide" or glissando effects mainly in rock and blues. Sound Board - The front surface of acoustic guitars. This is where the sound from the strings is amplified via the bridge. Sound hole – The round hole in the front of an acoustic guitar body from which the sound is projected. Standard Tuning - A guitar is generally tuned eadgbe low to high. Steel String Guitar - An acoustic guitar which has all steel strings (usually four wound and two plain ones). Stem - The vertical line in music or rhythm notation which appears above or below a note or rhythm. Strings – the strings are often referred to as numbered or lettered. The 6th string = Low E string, 5th String = B String, 4th String = G String, 3rd String=D String, 2nd String = A String, 1st String = Low E String. The two E strings are 2 Octaves apart. String Winder – A swivel device with a handle with a fixture that fits over the tuning keys to make stringing easier. Strap - Used to hold the guitar while in standing position. Strap buttons - Pieces of metal or hard wood, placed on guitars at two points so that you can attach a strap. Strumming - A technique where the right hand plays the noted of a chord simultaneously either with down or up strokes over 2 or more stings. Usually performed with a pick or fingers. Swing - A rhythm in music in which the down beat is felt slightly longer than the up beat (sometimes called a shuffle). Tablature Or Tab – A method of reading and writing music in which the notes are easily seen as the notation represents the fret and string to be played. Just like looking at a picture. Tail Piece - The metal device usually used on archtop guitars to anchor the strings beyond the bridge, this is the end of the line for strings on the body. Tap - Term meaning to keep one finger at the fret specified before the tap, then with the strumming hand, slam a finger down on the fret specified under the tap. Then quickly remove the strumming hand's finger from the fretboard so the note after the tap sounds. Tempo - The speed of a piece of music. Three/four time - A time signature of three quarter beats in one bar of music. Three quarter beat - A beat which is one and a half times as long as a half beat. Thumb Pick - A plastic pick which fits around the thumb and projects a blade out to act as a pick. Tie - A curved line which shows two notes of the same pitch joined together and played as one with the time value of both. Time signature - A sign at the beginning of a piece of music (looks like a fraction) which shows how many beats in each bar (top number) and how long each beat lasts (bottom number). Tone controls - Let you bring up the brightness or take off the edge. Tonic - The first note of a scale; the main note of a chord, the note the chord is named after. aka the root. Top / Head - An acoustic guitar's top is important to its tone and durability. Transcription / Transcribe - To write a solo, note for note, off of a recording. Transpose - To change the key of a piece of music by a specific interval. Tremolo - A technique performed with either a very rapid down-up movement of the pick or a plucking of the fingers. Triad - A three-note chord, consisting of the 1st, 3rd and 5th notes of the scale. Trill – When a notes is quickly stretched up and down rapidly. Truss rod - A curved steel bar implanted into the neck of most guitars and used to adjust the amount and direction of bend in the neck or straighten. Tuner - An electronic device to assist with pitch tuning of a guitar. Tuning pegs - The geared devices on the headstock used to tighten or loosen the strings. Twelve/eighth time - A time signature of twelve eighth beats in one bar of music. Up stroke - Right hand movement from bottom to top. Vibrato -To vibrate by slightly altering a pitch higher and lower. Voicing - Arrangement of the member notes of a chord, or placement of the melody or bass line within a harmonic progression. Volume Control – A control on the guitar to adjust sound levels. Whole beat - A beat in music which lasts for a whole bar in music with a time signature of four/four. Woodshedding - Originally coined by Robert Johnson, at first this referred to him going to his wood shed to practice guitar, but it has now come to mean practicing in general. If I omitted anything major or minor (no pun intended) please let me know and I can update. Visit Our Guitar and Music Memorabilia StoreGuide to Proper Care for Music Compact Discs (cds)Posted Jun-27-06 09:06:27 PDT Compact Discs offer a method of playing music without any deteration of sound quality as there is no wear on the disc. unlike both vinyl records and audio cassettes which suffer continual wear from friction caused by their mechanical processes.
CDs are not indestructable but the wear and tear on a CD can be prevented by careful handling. See below for proper disc handling: 1. Always handle the disc by its edge or center hole. 2. On no account scratch the CD on the label or play side. A scratch that penetrates the label side will directly destroy a considerable amount of data, surprisingly a scratch on the play side of the disc is often invisible to the CD player and if not can sometimes be repaired. 3. Refrain from sticking paper or tape on the label surface. While it won't hurt the disc, it could interfere with the CD player. 4. Do not write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen or other hard object. This will damage the data layer. Also the solvent in a marking pen; could penetrate the label and deteriorate the reflective layer (which would damage the disc beyond repair). 5. Do not expose a CD to high temperature or humidity for an extended period of time, high temperatures can warp the disc and cause deterioration of the reflective layer. 6. Do not allow CDs to remain out of their cases for long periods of time and handle only when placing them into and removing them from the CD player 7. Take extra care with CDs when using them outside. Sand or dirt can cause damage to the label side (which can't be repaired). 8. Keep your CDs clean by gently wiping both the label and play side surfaces with a non-abrasive (i.e. soft cotton) cloth prior to and after each use. 9. Use care when putting in and out of the case and player as that is where most of the scratching will occur. 10. Do not store more than one cd per case or sleeve.
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Top eBay Seller Sources to find eBay Auction Product - Where to get ideas and find viable stuff to sellPosted Jun-20-06 12:03:58 PDT Finding viable profitable products to auction on eBay can be a challenge even to top eBay sellers. This Guide should get you in the right direction and includes some great eBay links. The place most people start is at home, to get the experience as there are lots of great items waiting to be listed. Find items you would normally throw out or sell at a garage sale. Do you have old cds, movies or books that you no longer want ? What about that gift you got for your birthday or Christmas that you don't need. Old Nick-Knacks or toys ? Try going through those boxes that you have been storing for years and you should be able to find all sorts of good things. You will gain invaluable experience and clear some space at the same time. Remember " one man's junk is another mans treasure " You will of course soon run out of stuff to sell and are probably anxious to get new interesting product to sell. What else can I sell and where will I get it ? There is no simple answer as the possibilities are endless. There are some good starting points below. However before you ' stock up ' there are some important things to find out. Far too many sellers skip this step ( research is key ) Is my product in demand ? How much can I sell it for ? It could be costly to find a Niche that will actually be profitable but if your smart and do some leg work it will pay off huge and save you money. Do Your Research on the internet and also on eBay. Check completed items on eBay for similar items. Download eBay Hot List Browse the Want It Now Section to see what is in demand and not easily available on eBay. Go to eBay Pulse and see top selling items and keywords ( there is a pulse section for each category ) A good starting point eBay Forum on Research on what will be successful, how and where to find it, along with strategies to be most profitable. Where do eBay top sellers source products ? Garage Sales - with a little practice you will be able to spot more and more treasures Be Creative and You Will find more ideas ! By researching and sourcing from some of the above you will be miles ahead of your competition and should be able to join the elite group of eBay Powersellers Now go out and build your business and reputation Once you find something that is working go with it and expand from there. You can never have too many sources so always be on the lookout. If you found this helpful please vote yes. Electric Guitar & Acoustic Guitars Buying Tips Guide - What to Look For - Links to AssistPosted Jun-20-06 12:02:06 PDT Looking for a Rare Guitar or on a budget eBay has a guitar for everyone. 6 String , 7 String , 12 String, Bass, Synth Acoustic Electric Left handed guitar and more. Over 30000 Acoustic and Electric Guitars listed. All major brands of electric and acoustic guitars Fender, Gibson, Kramer, PRS, Ibanez, Takamine, Washburn, Ovation, Yamaha, Carvin, Charvel Jackson, Dean, Epiphone, Gretsch, Guild, BC Rich etc. New Electric Guitars and Acoustic Guitars are available often below retail.
Electric guitars come in three basic body styles:
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Necks come in different shapes such as C-shaped, thin, wide/thin, etc.
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Classic and vintage guitars (used) can also be found at good prices but may be more difficult to ensure you get a decent one. Considerations Shop around. Stay within your budget. Eventually you will probably have a collection of guitars. For a complete overview of all the guitars on eBay Browse the category or if you know what you want type in your keywords.. Since you cannot play it make sure you do your homework, read reviews Is there a good description telling you everything you need to know? If used guitar did the seller include pictures telling of any wear, age, color styles etc? Ask ?s Look for reputable sellers who offer a refund or guarantee. Check the sellers feedback and looked beyond the numbers, are there feedbacks from selling bigger ticket items or buying smaller items. Ask questions such as how do you ship, did you purchase this guitar new, are there any problems with it, why are you selling it etc. Pay with safe payment method (i.e.) Paypal so that you are protected. Don’t get scammed. Be wary if the bin is too low. Look out for imitation name brand guitars. Most sellers are legit but there are a few sellers mainly in high risk countries who try to sell replicas and non-existent guitars. See also the eBay GuideDon’t forget guitar amps. All the major brands such as Marshall, Fender, Mesa Boogie, Randall and Yamaha are available usually at reasonable prices. Plus many lesser known brands which can be much more affordable. Classic or New Amps. Guitar parts and accessories are available like guitar strings, effect pedals, cases, pick-ups, straps Look for packages with everything you need to get going. Electric Guitar Beginner Packs Acoustic Beginner Pack Music books and instructional videos are readily available as well as guitar ebook and guitar magazines. Guitar memorabilia and collectibles such as pictures, posters, ads, Guitar Picks, Shirts and more are available from all your favorites. Don’t forget to look for unique items from your favorite guitarists such as: Steve Vai, Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimmy Page, Chet Atkins, Eric Johnson, Paul Gilbert, Randy Rhoads and any of the other 6 string guitar gods. Some of the more popular guitars even have their own categories such as Fender Stratocaster and telecaster, Gibson Les Paul SG and others. Many other guitars are available such as Signature series guitars, limited edition guitar, Custom Guitars, autographed. Loads of Guitar Memorabilia in our Store plus Music Related Items Music Vinyl CD and Audio Terms You Might Find on eBayPosted Jun-20-06 12:00:32 PDT Updated Jun-27-06 09:32:45 PDT Here is an alphabetical list of some audio and video terms that you may find on eBay but not know what they mean. Acetate Metal discs covered in a waxy lacquer, onto which the track or tracks are then "cut" by a lathe. They are noticeably heavier than ordinary vinyl records; usually having hand written or typed labels, and have a very distinctive smell! Generally only a handful ever made, sometimes containing unreleased tracks or unique versions. Commonly to be found cut on one side only, or as a 10" disc cut with a 7" playing area. Generally better quality than vinyl as they are closer in generation to the original master tape, however the lacquer covering is not as hard wearing as regular vinyl and will not stand up to repeated plays. The 1990s has seen a decline in their production for promotional purposes with the advent of recordable CD-Rs. Catalogue numbers Almost every commercial release has a unique catalogue number. This can be a combination of both letters and numbers. Promotional items very often have different catalogue numbers to the commercial release and are often easily spotted as the catalogue number will be prefixed "PRO", "DJ" or "PR". There is however no set pattern at all and catalogue numbers are rarely issued in sequence for a particular artist. Our descriptions often use the abbreviation "cat#" or "cat no.". CD3 or 3" CD The smaller 3" CD disc, now mostly only produced in Japan (see Snap-packs). Not to be confused with the Minidisc. A large number of early CD singles were made in this format. Should play on most CD players without the need for a plastic adaptor. CD-R or CD acetates Recordable CDs, usually gold or silver in colour. These differ from regular CD discs as the audio information on them is "burned" on in real time rather than "pressed". This makes them suitable for short production runs, where anything from a single copy to several hundred copies are required. CD-Video A largely obsolete but highly collectable format, briefly popular during the late 1980s. CD-Videos were produced on 5", 8" or 12" size discs and can be played on some laserdisc players. 5" CD-Video discs have the advantage of containing audio tracks which can be played on a regular CD player. Colored/Coloured vinyl Any colour in the spectrum other than black. Can be a single primary colour, or a mixture of colours, e.g. "splattered", "marbled" etc. Occasionally vinyl which appears, at first glance, to be black may well be pressed on translucent coloured vinyl, hence when held to a strong light source the disc will appear brown or red. Counter Display Similar to a display card, but has a piece on the reverse which will enable the display to stand upright. Usually placed around the cash desk area in a record store (where it's most likely to attract your attention). Custom sleeve A picture or title sleeve that is unique to the promotional pressing and is not used for the commercial release. Cut out A deleted item that has been saw cut, clipped or drilled by the record company to prevent it being sold as full price product. DAT (Digital Audio Tape). About half the size of a conventional cassette. A few titles were made commercially available on this format in the mid 80s. No longer considered a domestic format, it is still used widely within the music industry for recording and mastering purposes. DCC (Digital Compact Cassette). Slightly smaller than a conventional cassette. An early competitor to Minidisc which did not really gain popularity. Double pack A set of two CD or vinyl discs. The term is usually associated with promotional double 12" releases issued for DJ purposes, double 7" single sets or two part CD singles. Deleted An item is termed deleted when it is no longer possible to order new stock direct from the record company. Die-CutA sleeve with a custom cut area or hole, usually intended to reveal a picture disc, coloured vinyl disc or the label, without having to remove it from the sleeve. Digipak A folding cardboard CD sleeve into which is glued a plastic tray that holds the disc. Display card / Display flat Picture, title or colour display on card for promoting an artist or single. Usually the type of thing you would see stapled to the wall of your local record store. DVD (Digital Video Disc) CD sized visual/audio format. DVD's are region specific (see below) and require DVD player or other compatible hardware. DVD-A (DVD Audio) CD sized format which betters the audio experience through dvd technology. DVD-A needs a dvd-a player or dvd player, they are not cd player compatible. Gatefold A sleeve folded down the centre to create a double pocket. Often abbreviated to "g/fold" or "g/f". Gold stamped Regular or promotional sleeve to which an embossed gold "stamp" has been applied stating that it is a promotional or advance copy. Does not necessarily mean the actual disc will be a promotional copy. HTF Hard to Find Jewel case The transparent outer plastic case of a compact disc. Sometimes manufactured from translucent coloured plastic or custom etched. Limited edition Limited pressing or issue where a strict number of units has been manufactured & distributed, usually with no likelihood of a repressing once sold out. Differs from a regular issue, which is intended to be available for a longer period and may be repressed to meet demand. Usually abbreviated to "ltd" or "ltd edn". May sometimes be individually numbered. Matrix number The number or numbers in the run-off groove of a record or around the centre ring on the playing side of a compact disc. Identifies a particular pressing from other pressings of the same item. For example, the only way to tell which mix of Frankie Goes to Hollywood's 'Relax' 12" you may have (there are three different ones with identical labels) is purely by the matrix in the run off groove. Maxi-Single European term for an extended play 12" or CD single. MiniDisc An increasingly popular digital format housed inside a 5cm x 5cm cartridge. Not to be confused with the 3" CD. Minimax CD A 5" CD with a 3" playing area in the centre and clear plastic surround. No'd Numbered - usually referring to the packaging of limited editions. NTSC Video standard for North America & Japan. Will not play on PAL systems. OBi-strip The outer paper band around Japanese vinyl releases or the strip affixed to Japanese CDs. These give Japanese language information concerning the item and are usually decorative and highly attractive. Obi-strips are very rare on Japanese items dating from before the late 1960s. O.S.T. ost st Original Sound Track. The soundtrack to a film, play, show or TV programme. OOP Out of Print. They don't make it anymore. PAL Video standard for the UK, Australia & most of Europe. Will not play on NTSC systems. All our videos are PAL system unless stated otherwise. P/S Picture sleeve or picture cover. Will not necessarily feature a picture of the group. We will still sometimes refer to an item having a picture sleeve even if there are only titles on the sleeve. Picture insert A printed flat paper or card insert placed in front or behind a disc and housed in a plastic sleeve or case. Picture discs sometime come with a printed backing card and most Japanese 7" singles have a picture insert rather than a printed pocket sleeve. Poster sleeve Vinyl record that comes in a picture sleeve which when unfolded can be used as a poster. Press Kit As below but with the addition of a CD, cassette or vinyl format. Press pack / Press kit A combination of printed or photocopied literature (possibly on Record Company headed paper) usually accompanied by a promotional photograph. Sent out to the media, newspapers, magazines, etc, containing new release information and/or biography material about an artist. Sometimes contained in an A4 folder, possibly customised for the artist/release concerned. No set formula, but most DO NOT contain any music. We generally refer to a combination of music format & press information as a press kit. Press release Usually a single A4 sheet sent out with advance or promotional copies of a release and containing additional information for journalists or urging DJs to feature the item on their playlist. Promo A very broadly used word! Technically this is any item produced specifically to be used in promoting an artist or release to the media, DJ's, shops, radio stations, etc. Any item classed as promo or promotional will have some distinguishing feature that makes it different from any commercially available release. Promo items commonly contain one of the following phrases: Promo(tional) Use Only, DJ Use Only, Play It Say It Don't Sell It, Not For Sale or Not For Resale. Not every promo item states that it is promo or uses any of the above terms, some merely use specific catalogue numbers or prefix/suffix the catalogue number of the normal commercial issue with "DJ", "ADV", "PR", "PRO" or just plain "P"! Items referred to as PROMO-ONLY in our descriptions generally do not have an exact commercial counterpart. Proof artwork or sleeve Basically a test run of a sleeve or other piece of packaging. Probably will not have any promotional markings but will be noticeably different to the finished commercial item as they usually retain the printers colour keys and are generally not cut or folded as the finished item would be. SA-CD - Super Audio CDCD sized format which betters the audio experience through dvd technology. SA-CD are only playable in SA-CD players, the SA-CD 'Hybrids' will play in CD & DVD players SECAM French video standard. Only plays in black & white on PAL systems. Shaped picture disc or CD A disc which is custom cut to whatever shape required! Vinyl discs are cut with a 7" or 10" playing area. Usually a collectable limited edition pressing. Snap-pack Unique form of packaging for Japanese 3" CD singles. A 6" x 3" card sleeve folded over a plastic frame which holds the CD. The frame can be "snapped" down to 3" x 3" size and the sleeve folded around it. We sell these "snapped" used Japanese 3" CDs at a much lower price than unadulterated examples. Test pressing A pressing made to test quality in advance of a longer run or for use as promos prior to finished promo or commercial product being available. Some test pressings have studio labels or just plain white labels instead of record company labels. Some test pressings have different catalogue numbers to domestic releases. Sometimes abbreviated to "T/P". Uncut picture disc An item which when commercially released was a shaped disc, but for test pressing purposes has been left circular with either a clear or coloured surround around the actual picture. Only ever a handful in circulation. White label A promotional pressing with a completely blank label denoting it is promo only. May also have unique black on white printed labels with just artist & title information or "A" & "B" symbols. Some white labels have different catalogue numbers to domestic releases. Wallet sleeve Cardboard pocket into which a CD can be slipped. Wax North American term for vinyl. Commonly found in the phrase "Coloured wax". Z-Pack CD case that opens out to a "Z" shape. Generally narrower that a regular double CD case and usually intended to hold a double CD single set. See and Vote on our Other Music and Guitar Guides Get the Most Out of Your Concert - Tour Show Guide - Best Experience Tips and AdvicePosted Jun-20-06 11:59:21 PDT I have seen over 500 concerts and have developed a mini guide answering the most common questions on how and where to find out about the tours, where and how to get the best tickets, what can I bring to the show, where are the best seats and other considerations to help you really enjoy the groups and bands that you are paying to see. This info will be especially helpful to the newer concert goer but there is info for the most experienced also. How do I find out about the show?
How to get the best tickets through traditional methods?
What are the best seats? How to get the best view?
What if show is sold out or my desired seats aren’t available?
eBay has some great guides on what to look for and how to buy online.Select the Type of Tickets You Want Follow Ticket Shopping Tips Use the Ticket Resource Page
How Early should I arrive?
Where do I park?
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