IOS - cables and your guitar - Griffin @YAMS

A quick review comparing two ways to record or add effects to your guitar
using you iPod touch, iPad , or iPhone.....
Both available at Young America Music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkEaQ2u1s8w

Bajo Sexto @ YAMS!

This is a lousy picture of an absolutely gorgeous Bajo Sexto we have in stock at Young America Music School. 

Come on in to the store on Zebulon Road and take a listen - then check out the fabulous YAMS "Beat the Internet Guys" pricing"!





According to http://www.reyesaccordions.com/Macias.htm:

The history of the Bajo Sexto is not exactly clear, but by some historian's account, the instrument was first brought to Mexico by the Spaniards. Others say it evolved from the 12-string guitar, emerging sometime late in the 19th century as native to the bajio region of Jalisco, Mexico.

In the early development of conjunto music, the Bajo was used mainly as a bass instrument in conjunction with the bass chord elements of the accordion. But later, with the addition of bass and drums in modern conjunto groups, the Bajo players were free to expand on its primary use as a rhythm instrument and played as a solo, melody-line instrument. The first to do so was Santiago Almeida who played with the pioneer accordionist Narcisco Martinez in the early 1900s.

The Steel -stringed Bajo is tuned an octave below a standard guitar, and the last two strings are tuned up a half-step: E, A, D, G, C, F, low to high, with each course tuned in octaves. This gives it a rich tone and a loud, resonant quality.

Strings, Strings, Strings...all Tuned up & ready to go

So did you get a new instrument for Christmas - or did you want one but Santa decided you were'nt good enough? Want the next best thing?

New Strings!

Refresh your instrument with a brand-spankin' new set of strings. YAMS has them - whether for acoustic guitar, electric, bass, violin, viola, cello, banjo, mandolin - we probably even have a set for resonator guitar around here somewhere.

What, you don't need new strings? Then, how about a tuner? Keep your instrument tuned up at a special YAMS price. We have a variety of types and price ranges - come on by and check them out!

Young America Music School
Middle Georgia's Best Music Store
[in our humble but accurate opinion!]

Roland Demo Day - Saturday June 5th

Roland Demo Day @ Young America Music School:
Coming Saturday June 5th

YAMS will host our first Roland Demo Day on Saturday, June 5th. We'll be featuring performances by Macon's own Matt Moncrief as well as the Mosely Dixon Project (all of whom teach at the store).

After the performances the guys will split out and demonstrate, along with Roland rep Dan Quisenberry, a whole slew of interesting gear from Roland, Boss, and Edirol.

Tom Rule will be talking about keyboards & combo amps & music technology in general,
Mark Williams will demo Roland's electronic drums and the Rock-Band compatible software that's available,
and Bobby Hall & Matt Moncrief will talk guitars and Boss effects pedals.
Dan Quisenberry will float, answering all those questions the other guys can't answer.

We're trying to talk Dan into doing some of the killer demo stuff he does - we hear he's incredible!

We’ll have 2 sessions:
one from 11:00 to Noonish,
and the second from 1 - 2 pm(-ish!).

No registration needed – but please share the word on Facebook, email, or tell a few people. It’s sure to be fun!

(oh, yeah – free hotdogs, too!)

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YAMS Roland Demo Day
Saturday June 5th
11 am-12 pm and
1-2 pm
FREE
Spread the word!
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For more information:

Call the store at (478) 474-4264.
Website: http://www.youngamericamusic.com

The Mosely Dixon Project
Contact Mark Williams at (478) 737-7410
Website: http://www.MoselyDixonProject.com

Spread the word
Share this event,
leave a comment,
send an email.

It's gonna be a blast!

[...and oh, yeah - free hot dogs as well!]

Deering Banjo: The Boston

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For parking lot picking the Boston rings out loud and clear.

The thick steel rim [which is unique to the Deering line] produces a sound similar to a bronze tonering and enables you to get a much more affordable banjo.

The Boston provides exceptional tone, which is far superior to the tone of the die-cast brass tone-rings or aluminum rims of the imports.

Hey, playing is always more fun when you enjoy the sound of your banjo!

The Boston has the same adjustable mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, mother-of-pearl dot inlays, and satin finish as the higher-priced Sierra. The primary difference is in the drum assembly which is a 3/16" thick steel rim but rings like a tone-ring. The 24-piece flange and steel rim give you a very bright, sparkling, crisp tone. We use high quality sealed guitar-style tuners because they provide a 6:1 gear ratio for accuracy in tuning. The fifth peg is geared as well.

The 24-piece flange design allows you to convert this banjo to open-back by removing the flange pieces and resonator.

You'll progress much faster and enjoy playing more with a Boston compared to a lower priced import that's hard to play. The Boston banjo makes playing easier because the banjo works with you, not against you.

The Deering Boston Banjo Features:

• American Made


• Tropical American Mahogany


• Slender Deering Neck Shape


• 3/16" Steel Rim, 24-Piece Flange


• Geared Tuners


• Nickel Plated


• Satin Finish


• Lifetime Warranty

Deering Banjo: Sierra at YAMS

The Deering Sierra is an Heirloom Quality handmade Banjo at an affordable price - and even MORE affordable when pruchased through Young America Music!

• Tuned G D G B D


• Genuine Deering 06 Bronze Tone Ring


• Three ply Maple Rim


• One piece cast resonator flange


• Mahagony neck and resonator


• Satin finish on the nexk and resonator


• Ebony fingerboard for durability


• two way adjustable truss rod in teh nexkl


• Mother of pearl dot position markers


• Geared 5" string tuner


• Deering 5" planetary tuner


• Nickel plated


• Handmade in Spring Valley, CA


• Lifetime warranty

Weber Mandolins at Young America Music

YAMS is an authorized Weber dealer, and has several Webers in stock. Come on by the store to take a look, and to see what the special YAMS "beat-the-internet-guys" price is!

Welcome to Weber

Bruce Weber started this business to be independent while doing what he loves, and provide work and a good living for other like-minded people.

As a Christian, Bruce tries to run his shop under Biblical principles. One that we are all familiar with is the golden rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Customer Service is paramount at Weber.

All at Weber realize that a high-end, heirloom quality instrument is a major investment for most people. Thus, our goal is to provide you with the best hand-built acoustic guitars and mandolins in the world. You can be assured of not only excellence in quality, but reasonable delivery times and the best price.

Weber Fine Acoustic Instruments traces it's origins to Flatiron Mandolin and Banjo Company in Bozeman, Montana. Several of us also started around 1987 when Flatiron become part of Gibson Guitar. The 'Montana Era' of Gibson/Flatiron is remembered for the consistent, high quality of the instruments that were built here.

In 1996, Gibson decided to move Flatiron to Nashville. Paula Lewis, who many of you know for her years of excellent mandolin customer service and sparkling laugh, expresses it the best. "None of us were willing to move. We live in Montana because we like the scenic beauty of the mountains, the fresh air, and the people who live here. Bruce Weber, the general manager and head luthier of the Gibson/Flatiron Division found Sound To Earth, Ltd. so that we could continue to build the instruments that we love in the midst of the country we love."

In March of 1997 Bruce Weber, Joe Schneider, Bob McMurray, Steve Birch and Paula Lewis moved into the shop at Bruce's house excited to build acoustic instruments their way. They were soon joined by Helen Beausoleil and Vern Brekke and others who had worked with us over the years.

With orders coming in and an expanding line of mandolin family instruments Bruce moved the shop into Belgrade, Montana in 1998. It was a time of enormous creativity and around 20 different models of Mandolins were established with a Mandola, Octave and Mandocello in each model. These models cover the entire range of music genres through instrument design. Weber acoustic instruments cover many price ranges from affordability by offering models that are 'stripped down' to the basics to highly ornamental instruments with special woods- all offering the same detail in building and tonal excellence. There is always room at Weber for new ideas, while keeping the beauty and integrity of the traditional.

Deering Banjo: Vega Woodsongs Longneck

Deering Banjos are legendary for their quality. Handmade in America, they all come with a lifetime warranty when purchased through Young America Music.

Come by the store and check out all the Deering Banjos in stock at YAMS!

VEGA WOODSONGS CAMPFIRE LONGNECK

• Tuned E, B, E, G#, B for popular folk music


• 25 frets; scale length 32 ¼"


• Traditional Vega peghead shape


• Vega name in white on peghead


• Special vine and leaf Woodsongs design on peghead


• Mahogany neck with satin finish


• Ebony fingerboard for durability


• Mother of pearl dot inlays on the fingerboard


• Slender, fast, comfortably shaped neck


• Exclusive Deering tuners


• New fully adjustable Deering tailpiece


• Elegantly sculpted armrest


• Multi-ply maple openback rim


• Shiny black 11" high crown head


• Nickel plated


• Handmade in California, USA


• Lifetime warranty

Young America Music School - Macon and Middle Georgia's best music store!

New at NAMM 2010: Boss Me-25 Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal

Brand spankin' new at the NAMM show this year, YAMS just got in the new BOSS ME-25 multi-effects pedal. It has a TON of features, including looping, amp simulators, downloadable presets....... yet it's easy to use!

It also comes with a copy of Sonar LE - a light version of the professional software Sonar (many pro studios use Sonar, including Joey Stuckey down at Shadowsound studios).

Like Boss says: it's a Powerhouse FX with Stompbox Simplicity

Here's a list of features:

Powerful COSM® amp models onboard, from classic to contemporary

Super simple user-friendly interface

SOUND LIBRARY provides extensive collection of ready-to-use tones; simply choose a category and select a variation

Sounds can be instantly edited with the Drive, Tone, and Level knobs and Expression pedal

SUPER STACK adds immensely heavy low-end and punch

Phrase Loop function with 38 seconds of recording time

Functions as a USB audio interface

Built-in AUX input for jamming along with external music devices (MP3/CD players, etc.)

Runs on six AA batteries or AC adaptor

Includes Cakewalk SONAR 8.5 LE software and dozens of audio loops, rhythms and songs for jamming or practicing

Free downloadable Librarian software

The librarian software will allow you to keep TONS more presets than the unit can carry - and stash them, all on your computer.

.....and you can hook it up to your computer with a USB cable - and use it as an audio interface! So for a ridiculously low price (really!) you've got a multi-track recording studio when coupled with your computer.

You really need to come by and see this thing! Emmett has priced the Boss ME25 BELOW what the "famous internet store" has - come take a look!

CLICK HERE TO
WATCH THE YOUTUBE VIDEO!

Bag that guitar!

If you've got a guitar, you really need to protect it from bumps & bruises. YAMS has several options for protecting your guitar - even teh student sized models - including the inexpensive bags pictured here. Come by YAMS and see all the options we have available.

Guitars and More Guitars at YAMS!

Here's a picture of some of the acoustic guitars we have in stock. Come on by and see what we've got - you're sure to have some fun checking them out!

Mandolins @ Yams

Yams has a variety of Mandolins in stock - from inexpensive student models that are under $50 all the way up to famous Weber Mandolins. Come by and check out what we've got!

Don't know what a mandolin sounds like?
Click here and check out some YouTube videos.

Speaking of Guitars......

A complete guitar package - for less than you think! Includes everything listed on the box. Now, this IS a "student line" guitar - which means it doesn't play like a professional guitar. That being said, it's no piece of junk, either - and is perfect for that youngster who want to start learning to play (AND for the parent who is paying for it!)

 

Electric Guitars galore!

Here are just some of the many electric guitars we have available at YAMS - in all sorts of price ranges. Emmett and Peggy would be happy to help you decide what guitar is best for your purpose, from student all the way to professional. Be sure to check out the Blueridge guitars  we have in stock as well!

Deering Banjos @ YAMS

Deering Banjos are in stock - we have several models in stock and ready to play. We usually keep the lower-priced but still excellent-sounding Deering Goodtime series in stock, and also have several of the higher-end models.

You really have to hear the difference a Deering makes! Call or come by and check out the YAMS special pricing!

Elixir strings @ YAMS

Looking for Elixir strings? We have them, in stock and ready to play! Guitarists around town are raving about how long these strings last. They cost a bit more, but are definitely worth it. One of our customers is changing strings FAR less often now that he's using Elixirs.

Looking for Weber mandolins?

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We are a dealer for the famous Weber mandolins. These are HIGH quality, hand made, high performance Mandolins that you have to play to believe. They are hand-built with love and attention to detail, which ensures every instrument's integrity and acoustic personality. Come check them out!

Blueridge Guitars @ Yams

YAMS is proud to announce that we are now a dealer for BlueRidge guitars - an excellent line that has been called by some in the industry as the best quality import for the money. We've got around a dozen guitars on the way - they should be in any day now!

Get more details on the BlueRidge page.