Spears Music | Blog

17/04/2018

New Alesis Electric Drum Kits

We have two new exciting products to share with you that are now in stock at Rimmers Music. We have two new fantastic Alesis drum kits available that make great additions to our wide range of electronic kits. Firstly, we have the Alesis Command Mesh Kit: The Alesis Command Mesh Kit is a complete 8-piece electronic drum kit that includes everything the modern drummer needs to play like a pro. It features a 10″ dual-zone mesh snare and three 8″ dual-zone mesh tom pads for great feel and natural response,... Read More

05/04/2018

Drum Kits great for beginners!

For any musician out there choosing your first instrument can really be a difficult decision – because it is the instrument that should inspire your musical journey and is also something you should feel comfortable with. We have previously covered great guitars for beginners so now let’s move on to drums. Below are drum kits that we would recommend to any aspiring drummers out there who are finding it difficult to find the perfect drum kit to get them started! When it comes to drums, you have two options –... Read More

02/04/2018

Starter Acoustic Guitars

Looking for your first acoustic guitar? Well, we all start somewhere and this post is to guide you through the process of purchasing the perfect guitar. There are hundreds of guitars out there that all do different things so we understand how daunting it can be. Well let’s start with starter packs, these are a perfect starting place because not only do you save money but you also getting everything you need in one place which takes away the complexity of having to shop around for extras. Here are a... Read More

21/03/2018

Sigma Guitars

Sigma is well-regarded as some of the best value-for-money acoustic guitars on the market and they cater for beginners through to pro players who need a guitar for gigging. Sigma guitars have outstanding quality in both construction and sound, for over 40 years Sigma has remained at the top of their field. They produce many different styles and body, whether you want the ultimate gigging dreadnought or a pickup-on-board, Sigma will have something in their range. The guitars capture the look of American folk guitars, which look incredible. Resonators –... Read More

20/03/2018

Why do Roland electric drum kits have mesh skins?

We recently covered why Yamaha uses rubber drum pads on their electric kits, this week we will cover why Roland use mesh skins on their pads. So the benefits of using mesh skins and the reasons why Roland use them: Realistic When you use a traditional drum kit and then an electric drum kit, there is usually a significant difference in the feel – however, with mesh skins, they are remarkably similar to traditional drum heads due to the give and rebound. Sensitivity Mesh head controllers offer a wide range... Read More

19/03/2018

New Fender Guitar Pedals

Fender has released an all-new range of pedals to add to their ever-growing collection of guitar products. The new pedals allow everybody to create unique sounds whether you are a professional player or a weekend guitarist, they provide great guitar tones at affordable prices. Let’s take a look at the new pedals launching and the qualities that each one features: Fender Santa Ana Overdrive Pedal     Fender helped generate the classic guitar tones that inspired players to create new music, and now with the Santa Ana Overdrive, we’ve brought... Read More

16/03/2018

APX600 Replaces the Yamaha APX500

The APX600 replaces the entry-level APX500 model, with new improvements that bring the guitar up to date, the APX series has garnered much praise for the comfortable body, easy playability and built-in pickup for effortless stage performance. The APX600 strikes the perfect balance of performance, dependability and value for money. It also features incredibly dynamic tone and upgraded cosmetics for a guitar that looks great when performing. Let’s look at the Yamaha APX600 Electro Acoustic in Natural: The stunning APX600 Electro Acoustic is constructed from a spruce top and a... Read More

12/03/2018

Line 6 Spider Amps

  The Line 6 Spider Amps were created for the modern guitarist, they are packed with tone and are ready for you to plug in and start rocking with. The amps are filled with innovative features that all modern guitarists crave – who wouldn’t want an incredible amp that provides you with defined sound, depth and clarity? Spider amps have sophisticated touch response, complex distortions and tube amp-style compression – capturing all that’s special about classic amps. With the spider range, you are getting a powerful, sought-after tone and feel... Read More

09/03/2018

Fender GT100/GT200 Amps

Fender is well known for having the most influential amplifiers in history, and although there is plenty competition out there – Fender still remains number one with their cutting edge technology and the highest quality standards that are consistent – always. So let’s start by talking about the GT100 –   The Fender GT100 is part of a new wave of practice amps for guitarists, the amp has 47 effects on board that allow you to nail all your favourite tones with ease of playability. The amp has a single... Read More

08/03/2018

Why do Yamaha use rubber pads and not mesh?

Electric drum kits trigger sounds when the drummer hits the pads – the pads are typically made from rubber or mesh and each type of drum pad offers a large difference in feel during playing, as well as offering different acoustic qualities. When it comes to the types of drum pads, the rubber drum pads are louder than the mesh drum pads when you hit them with a stick. The mesh pads have a softer acoustic quality, and they will be much less likely to make noise if you are... Read More