YAMS JAM March, 2013

We had a big jam back in March, which pulled together many of the veteran players from the Macon area. There was about 4 hours of music played that night - this is a nice little snapshot of the evening!

It took awhile to get the video edited together [we were pulling together audio from one gizmo, and video from two dinky digital cameras].

The video is over at

http://youtu.be/xQajr2kCRvM, 

or you can watch it below.

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RIP Jerry Mullins - we miss you, old friend!

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Mackie: Speakers, Power, and even a SUBWOOFER!

All of these are at an incredible YAMS "Beat the Internet Guys" Price - come on by the store and take a listen!

At YAMS we have a couple of these great LITTLE speakers in stock [but we can ALWAYS get more!]


As Mackie says:

The built-in three-channel mixer features two combo XLR/line inputs (with true 48V phantom power), a stereo channel for CD/MP3 players, and Mackie's powerful 3-band Active EQ. The SRM150 can even be mounted on a mic stand, making it the ideal personal monitor. Put simply, with its tremendous feature set and 150-watts of world-class sound, the Mackie SRM150 is the perfect solution for any application requiring superior sound quality. 

THREE channels, 150 watts, and it can mount on a mic stand? 






Wow - and at a YAMS price that beats the internet guys...but you'll have to swing by the store to see what it is. 
[Sorry - it's a lawyer thing....]

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The SRM1801 is a THOUSAND watt subwoofer that can [but doesn't have to] shake your socks clean off your feet. here's what Mackie says:

What does 1000W of peak power mean to you? It means having a subwoofer that delivers rump-shaking bass night after night. It means getting class-leading power and output. To accomplish this, the SRM1801 features Class-D Fast Recovery™ amplification. Class-D amps are more efficient and lightweight, with far less waste heat produced versus competing designs. Fast Recovery means you can occasionally push into clipping without a ton of nasty distortion. So, power is no problem... but how does it sound? The SRM1801 benefits from built-in Active electronics, like a precision crossover and tuning filters for accurate bass response. Some subwoofers have decent power, but when you listen, everything sounds loose and flabby. The SRM1801 delivers professional low end that you can feel...custom tuned to be tight and punchy.

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In the Middle is the SRM450, a powered loudspeaker that is "just right". This is a lightweight portable powered speaker with high quality electronics inside that will produce a clean musical sound.

• 2-way bi-amplified, optimized Active loudspeaker system
• High-output precision titanium compression driver
• 12″ lightweight long-throw low frequency transducer with 3-inch voice coil
• Servo Feedback controlled woofer for tight low-end punch
• 300W class-D, Fast Recovery LF amp / 100W HF amp
• Ultra-wide, smooth dispersion via multi-cell horn aperture and HF waveguide
• Built-in phase-accurate 24dB Linkwitz-Riley electronic crossover
• Mackie Active Electronic time alignment, phase correction and EQ for studio quality sound
• Mic/line input and pass-thru connector
• Lightweight for ultimate portability (40lbs)
• Flyable, Pole Mountable, Floor Wedge-able

Mackie ProFX compact mixers with Effects AND USB!

Both of these mixers are available at Young America Music - Middle Georgia's best music store [in our humble but accurate opinion!]

The ProFX16 is a 16-channel 4-bus mixer with onboard effects and USB I/O - that means you can plug this puppy into your computer, install the INCLUDED Tracktion software, and record your concert live-to-2-track! You can also PLAYBACK stereo audio from your computer into the mixer - think of the possibilities!

• 10 low-noise, high-headroom Mackie mic preamps with +50dB gain range

• Dedicated inline compression for critical inputs (ch. 5-8) - as in 4 of the channels have a compressor BUILT-IN!

• 32-bit RMFX™ processor with 16 “Gig-Ready” reverbs, choruses and delays

• Precision 7-band graphic EQ for tuning mains and monitors

• USB I/O for recording shows and music playback via Mac or PC

 • Stream subgroups 1-2 or main L/R to your computer for recording

• Stereo USB/tape I/O with input level control to mains

 • Convenient USB return to stereo channel for implementation of EQ, auxes and more

• 3-band EQ with sweepable midrange on mono channels

• 16 high-headroom line inputs (8 mono, 4 stereo)

• Individual channel mute switches and overload (OL) indicators

• 18dB/octave 100Hz low cut filters on all mic channels

• Inserts on mono mic/line channels (ch. 1-4) for connecting outboard processors

• 60mm faders for input channels, subgroups and mains

• 48V phantom power with LED for use with condenser mics

• FX mute button also controllable via footswitch

• Break switch mutes all channels for music playback between sets

• Control room / headphone outputs with rotary level control

• Balanced XLR and balanced/unbalanced ¼-inch main outputs

• Rack-mountable design using optional rack ears

• Rugged steel chassis

• Switching multi-voltage power supply for worldwide use

• Includes Tracktion 3™ Music Production Software for Mac or PC

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The ProFX22 is the clear solution for any medium/large venue that needs great sound, but doesn’t have the budget or space for tons of outboard gear. You've got a great EQ plus built-in compression for shaping the sound. The ProFX22 has everything needed to make your gig sound great and all the necessary channels to rock a large band. Plus, USB I/O lets you record the show or stream music straight from a laptop.

This board is loaded with 16 Mackie low-noise mic preamps, 3-band EQ, integrated “Gig-Ready” effects, precision 7-band GEQ and more. It has all the right tools, each and everyone designed to sound great. Plus everything is housed in an ultra-tough enclosure with additional impact-resistant sidecheeks, protecting your investment from the rigors of the road


• Professional 22-channel 4-bus mixer with onboard effects and USB I/O
• 16 low-noise, high-headroom Mackie mic preamps with +50dB gain range
• Dedicated inline compression for critical inputs (ch. 11-14)
• 32-bit RMFX™ processor with 16 “Gig-Ready” reverbs, choruses and delays
• Precision 7-band graphic EQ for tuning mains and monitors
• USB I/O for recording shows and music playback via Mac or PC
• Stream subgroups 1-2 or main L/R to your computer for recording
• Stereo USB/tape I/O with input level control to main
• Convenient USB return to stereo channel for implementation of EQ, auxes and more
• 3-band EQ with sweepable midrange on mono channels
• 22 high-headroom line inputs (14 mono, 4 stereo)
• Individual channel mute switches and overload (OL) indicators
• 18dB/octave 100Hz low cut filters on all mic channels
• Inserts on mono mic/line channels (ch. 1-10) for connecting outboard processors
• 60mm faders for input channels, subgroups and mains
• 48V phantom power with LED for use with condenser mics
• FX mute button also controllable via footswitch
• Break switch mutes all channels for music playback between sets
• Control room / headphone outputs with rotary level control
• Balanced XLR and balanced/unbalanced ¼-inch main outputs
• Rugged steel chassis
• Switching multi-voltage power supply for worldwide use
• Includes Tracktion 3™ Music Production Software for Mac or PC.

Guitars Galore (again!)

It seems like the webguy used that headline before, but since he's slept since then, and it's a pretty good sample of allitereation, he's carrying on!

 YAMS is known in middle Georgia as the Guitar Place - and that tradition is still going on. We have a variety of guitars and cases and picks and straps and such - in a wide range of prices, including the famous Blueridge guitar line (which a lot of players are RAVING about).


Come on by the store on Zebulon Road in Macon and see what we have in stock!

Don't forget we also carry Deering Banjos and Weber Mandolins as well!

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!]

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.