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Thursday, December 30, 2021

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.

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

End of Year Reader Favorite - Holiday 2021 Selection

Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made.

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.


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Beginner Recommendation - 
Epiphone Les Paul Special Electric Guitar
$449 - $112.25 (4)/$74.83 (6)/$56.13 (8)/$37.42 (12)

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Beginner Recommendation -
Ibanez TMB100 Talman Electric Bass
$199.99 - $50 (4) ... $33.33 (6)


Beginner Recommendation -
Epiphone DR-100 Acoustic Guitar
$169 - $42.25 (4) ... $28.17 (6)


Beginner Recommnedati0n -
Casio SA-76 44-Key Keyboard  ($54)


Beginner Recommendation -
Mapex MA528SF Mars Crossover Drum Shell Kit, 5-Piece
$649 - $162.25 (4)/$108.17 (6)/$81.13 (8)/$54.08 (12)


Beginner Recommendation -
Korg MicroKorg Analog-Modeling Synth/Vocoder
$479.99 - $120 (4)/$80 (6)/$60 (8)/$40 (12)


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

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Holidays 2021 - The Day After

Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made.

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 -


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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

Monday, December 27, 2021

Holidays 2021 - The Day After

Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made.

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 -


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Acoustic

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

Electronic

2BOX, Alesis, Roland, Yamaha

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

Happy Holidays,
- Lauren

Sunday, December 26, 2021

Holidays 2021 -The Day After

Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made.

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 -

 
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Saturday, December 25, 2021

Thursday, December 23, 2021

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

Consider now!

Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Last Minute Guitar & Bass Gift Ideas - Consider zZounds

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25 Days of Christmas
Day 21

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Gifts for Beginner Guitarists, Gifts for Advanced Guitarists, Accessories

Consider now!


Gifts for Beginner Bassists

For the seasoned bassist...always in need -

Consider now!

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Gift Certificate - 2021 Selection

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25 Days of Christmas

Day 7



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!

Sunday, December 5, 2021

Gifts For Keyboards - 2021 Selection

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25 Days of Christmas

Day 5


 - Overall -



- Beginner Keyboard Guide -


Categories

Personal Keyboards

Digital Pianos

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.

Saturday, December 4, 2021

Gifts For Drummers - 2021 Selection

Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made. 

25 Days of Christmas

Day 4


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- Beginner Drummer Guide -


- Categories -

Acoustic Drums
Junior and Travel-Size Drum Kits
Electronic Drums
Cymbals
Hardware
Accessories

Play it early on.

Friday, December 3, 2021

Gifts For Bassists - 2021 Selection

Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made.

25 Days of Christmas

Day 3 


- Overall -


- 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 -


- 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.

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Gifts For Guitarists - 2021 Selection

Due disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission on any purchase made. 

25 Days of Christmas

Day 2


- Overall -


- Gifts for Beginners -

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


- Travel Acoustic Guitars -


...and so much more!


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Check out the link just above to see offers!


Now we're talkin'


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.