New Year Announcement

Dear readers and passersby,

I will be taking a break from Set List in observance of the new year.  I will be off Friday, December 31 to Sunday January 2.  I will return to Set List on Monday, January 3.

Enjoy the year end celebrations safely, wisely, but always a blast.

Happy New Year!

- Lauren

Cap Off 2021

Set List launched in 2010 with one inspiration in mind - Duran Duran.  Eleven years later, Set List is still inspired by Duran Duran.

And so in this final edition of the 2021 holiday season on Set List, I am sharing the band sitting down for a one hour special with Rolling Stone.

End of Year Reader Favorite - Holiday 2021 Selection

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In early December, I began my annual zZounds gift series for guitarists, bassists, drummers, keyboardists, DJs, and the classic gift certificate.

From a reader's perspective, your 2021 favorite for the year is the zZounds gift series.

With the magical spark of the holidays slowly winding down, I would like to go back to the beginning...All star gear for beginners.

Overall

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp/all-star-gear-best-rated-beginner-gear/358

Beginner Recommendation - 

Epiphone Les Paul Special Electric Guitar

$449 - $112.25 (4)/$74.83 (6)/$56.13 (8)/$37.42 (12)

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--EPIEILP?siid=274152

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Beginner Recommendation -

Ibanez TMB100 Talman Electric Bass

$199.99 - $50 (4) ... $33.33 (6)

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--IDATMb100?siid=173132

Beginner Recommendation -

Epiphone DR-100 Acoustic Guitar

$169 - $42.25 (4) ... $28.17 (6)

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--EPIDR100?siid=52257

Beginner Recommnedati0n -

Casio SA-76 44-Key Keyboard  ($54)

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--CASSA76?siid=93147

Beginner Recommendation -

Mapex MA528SF Mars Crossover Drum Shell Kit, 5-Piece

$649 - $162.25 (4)/$108.17 (6)/$81.13 (8)/$54.08 (12)

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--MAPMA528SF?siid=268197

Beginner Recommendation -

Korg MicroKorg Analog-Modeling Synth/Vocoder

$479.99 - $120 (4)/$80 (6)/$60 (8)/$40 (12)

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--KORMICROKORG

Other beginner gear recommendations include -

Portable Studio, Hercules DJControl Starlight DJ Controller, Recording Package, and Alesis SR-16 Drum Machine

With all said,

End the year 2021 with a blast (and go pro in 2022!).

- Lauren

Holidays 2021 - The Day After

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For the musician in your family, did you get what you wished for?

If you are a keyboardist, did you get your favorite brand?

With that said, consider below -

Overall

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp/midi-keyboard-controllers-buying-guide/200

Categories include -

Compact Controllers for Beginners

Compact Controllers for Pros

49 Keys for Beginners ... 49 Keys for Pros

61+ Keys for Beginners ... 61+ Keys for Pros

Happy Holidays,

- Lauren

Holidays 2021 - The Day After

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For the musician in your family, did you get what you wished for?

If you are a drummer, did you get your favorite brand or acoustic kit or electronic kit or anything else to desire?

With that said, consider below -

Overall

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Drums--2463

Acoustic

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Acoustic-Drum-Sets--2478\

3-Piece ... 4-Piece ... 5-Piece ... 6-Piece ... 7-Piece

Electronic

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Electronic-Drum-Sets--2501\

2BOX, Alesis, Roland, Yamaha

 Alesis and Roland have their own buying guides, so follow the link just above to explore.

Happy Holidays,

- Lauren

Holidays 2021 -The Day After

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For the musician in your family, this question is for you.

Did you get what you wished for this year?

If you are a guitarist or bassist, did you get an instrumental from your favorite brand?

Explore samples below -

 

Overall

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp/artist-signature-guitar-buying-guide/283

Signatures

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Signature-Model-Electric-

Guitars--5042

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Signature-Model-Basses--5061

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Signature-Model-Acoustic-Guitars--5059

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Signature-Model-Acoustic-Electric-Guitars--5060

Other artist signature categories include amplifiers and effects.

Happy Holidays,

- Lauren 

A London Symphony Orchestra Christmas 2021

Merry Christmas

To: Readers & Passersby

From: Set List

2Hours of Traditional Old CHRISTMAS CAROLS & MUSIC with Thomas Kinkade & CHRISTMAS Light Displays

Merry Christmas Eve

Last Minute Gift Idea - - zZounds Gift Certificate

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25 Days of Christmas

Day 23

 - Offers - 

$25 ... $50 ... $75 

$100 ... $150 ... $200 ... $250 

$300 ... $400 ... $500 ... $1,000

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/item--ZZOGIFT?siid=51380

Consider now!

Last Minute Drums & Keyboards Gift Ideas - Consider zZounds

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25 Days of Christmas

Day 22

Overall

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp/gifts-for-musicians/524

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp/gift-guide-drums/44

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp/Beginners-Gear-Guide-Drums/25

Consider now!

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp/gift-guide-keyboards/37

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp/Beginners-Gear-Guide-Keyboards/20

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp/synth-buying-guide/184

Consider now!

Last Minute Guitar & Bass Gift Ideas - Consider zZounds

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25 Days of Christmas

Day 21

Overall

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp/gifts-for-musicians/524

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/gift-guide-guitar/41

Gifts for Beginner Guitarists, Gifts for Advanced Guitarists, Accessories

Consider now!

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp/gift-guide-bass/45

Gifts for Beginner Bassists

For the seasoned bassist...always in need -

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Bass-Guide-Strings--2414

Consider now!

Michael Bublé - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas [Official HD]

25 Days of Christmas

Day 20

1951 Louis Prima - Shake Hands With Santa Claus

25 Days of Christmas

Day 19

Michael Bublé - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town [Official HD]

25 Days of Christmas

Day 18

Gene Autry with The Pinafores - Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer (Christm...

25 Days of Christmas

Day 17

Jingle Bells with Lyrics | Christmas Songs HD | Christmas Songs and Carols

25 Days of Christmas

Day 16

Deck the Halls

25 Days of Christmas

Day 15

Nat King Cole - Chestnuts roasting on an open fire

25 Days of Christmas

Day 14

Michael Bublé - It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas [Official HD...

25 Days of Christmas

Day 13

Leon Redbone & Zooey Deschanel - Baby, It's Cold Outside

25 Days of Christmas

Day 12

Michael Bublé - Winter Wonderland [Official HD]

25 Days of Christmas

Day 11

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

25 Days of Christmas

Day 10

Bing Crosby - White Christmas (1942) Original Version

25 Days of Christmas

Day 9

Michael Bublé - Blue Christmas [Official HD]

25 Days of Christmas

Day 8

Gift Certificate - 2021 Selection

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25 Days of Christmas

Day 7

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/itme--ZZOGIFT?siid=51380

Not sure what to get for the musician in your life?  Do they know but you don't?  Consider a gift certificate!

Offers begin at $25 and up to $1,000.

In this holiday season, play it!

Gifts For DJ - 2021 Selection

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25 Days of Christmas

Day 6

- Overall -

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp/gift-guide-dj/42

- Overall -

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp/djing-on-a-dime/313

Categories

DJ Controllers

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--DJ-Control-Surfaces-and-Controllers--4041

PA Systems

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--PA-Systems--2746

DJ Lighting

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960246/lp/dj-lighting-buyimg-guide-103

...and more!

DJ Bonus Gift Guide

DJ CD Players

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--DJ-CD-Players--2456

Turntables

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Turntables--2462

...and more!

Play it!

Gifts For Keyboards - 2021 Selection

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25 Days of Christmas

Day 5

 - Overall -

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp/gift-guide-keyboqrds/37

- Beginner Keyboard Guide -

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp/Beginners-Gear-Guide-Keybords/20

Categories

Personal Keyboards

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Personal-Keyboards--2698

Digital Pianos

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Digital-Pianos--2690

Other categories include -

Workstations and Arranger Keyboards

Performance Synthesizers

MIDI Controller Keyboards

Accessories

Follow the Guide link above to explore in full the categories list.

Play it early on.

Gifts For Drummers - 2021 Selection

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25 Days of Christmas

Day 4

- Overall -

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp/gift-guide-drums/44

- Beginner Drummer Guide -

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp'Beginner-Gear-Guide-Drums/25

- Categories -

Acoustic Drums

Junior and Travel-Size Drum Kits

Electronic Drums

Cymbals

Hardware

Accessories

Play it early on.

Gifts For Bassists - 2021 Selection

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25 Days of Christmas

Day 3 

- Overall -

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp/gift-guide-bass/45

- Beginner Offers -

Electric Bass Guitars Under $300

Bass Amps Under $200

Bass Books and Videos

All Bass Strings

...and much more!

Bass Buying Guide

- Overall -

bttps://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Electric-Bass-Guitars--2407

- Example Offers -

4-String Electric Bass Guitars

Fretless Electric Basses

5-String or More Electric Bass Guitars

Bass Guitar Packs

Left-Handed Bass Guitars

Signature Model Basses

Play it early on.

Gifts For Guitarists - 2021 Selection

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25 Days of Christmas

Day 2

- Overall -

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp/gift-guide-guitar/41

- Gifts for Beginners -

From Epiphone to Squier and a variety of brands in between, beginners will look like a pro.

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Electric-Guitar-Packs--2646

- Travel Acoustic Guitars -

https:/www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/cat--Acoustic-Travel-Guitars--2575

...and so much more!

- Overall -

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp/Beginners-Gear-Guide-Guitar/7

Check out the link just above to see offers!

Now we're talkin'

https://www.zzounds.com/a--3960264/lp/beginners-gear-guides/138

Follow the link just above to explore everything a beginner musician needs to learn, practice, and someday go pro.

- Beginner's Gear Guide List -

Guitar

Bass

Drums

Keyboards

DJ

Live Sound

Home Studio

Microphone

Play it early on.

Twelve Days Of Christmas

25 Days of Christmas

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