Get Cool Stuff for the Musician Who Has EVERYTHING
Find things here for the musician who has everything. But first, realize that EXPERIENCED musicians may already have the things that they need. So be cautious about not getting them specialized items that they may have a strong opinion about. But with that said, there is still lots of cool stuff for musicians. Look down this page to help you find some.
For the less experienced musicians you may need to know a little about the type of music and instruments that they play. But some things are generic enough that they will be of value to lots of people. Get some ideas below and checkout the links.
For MORE gift ideas, checkout the post on THIS PAGE.
Steinberg UR22 MkII USB Audio Interface for Recording Music to PC or Mac
Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are ‘affiliate links’. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission.
Every musician should have a way of recording to a computer. If you want to record high quality sound from microphones, electric guitars, keyboards or other inputs, you need a digital audio interface (DAI) to turn a PC/Mac into a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation).
Click to see the Steinberg UR22 MkII – reviewed in the video
The unit reviewed below comes with a light version of DAW software called Cubase, for both PC and Mac, as well as Cubasis for iPad. Of course the interface can be used with other DAW software too. Strengths of this product are its quality pre-amps, versatility and simplicity.
Checkout this Mixcraft Studio Pro DAW software – it works great with the Steinberg unit.
Although it comes with a CD/DVD (remember those!), you can download the official latest drivers and software versions from https://www.steinberg.net – DON’T go to the .com site because it looks suspicious! The product keys for the included software is printed on the installation disks.
Watch this review to see the UR22 in action and see it compared with the M-Audio ProFire 610
Consider another similar interface with great reviews, the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (2nd Gen)
Monitor arm for the Studio
These monitor arms are great to put a desktop monitor in various positions for recording music and videos.
In my experience, these monitor stands are awesome. And an unexpected benefit is that they also free up a lot of desk space.
Wireless Guitar System – use in place of cables
Ammoon Wireless Guitar System – 300ft Range
We take for granted that many things are now wireless. Now we can also experience the same convenience with affordable wireless systems that can take the place of guitar cables. Watch this review of one system below.
Ammoon Wireless Guitar System – 6 channel
Hotec Wireless Guitar – 5 Built-in effects
Getaria Wireless Charging System
Here’s Some Cool Stuff For Anyone
Rocket Books
The pen and notepad haven’t changed much for a long time, until now! Meet Rocket Books. The thick pages in these books let you write with the special erasable ball pens, photograph your notes pages using a special phone app. Files are automatically stored in a folder that you select by circling a symbol on each page. Once your book is full, put it in the microwave to erase all pages then reuse it.
Checkout Rocket Books here.
LOOPER PEDAL: DigiTech JamMan SoloXT Part 1 Video
Get the Digitech JamMan Solo XT here.
As you can see in this video, the Digitech JamMan looper pedal can be used with any type of instrument that has an output, even voice if you have a microphone. Not all acoustic guitars have this feature though, so be aware of that if buying for someone else! You also need some kind of an amplifier to plug this into.
LOOPER PEDAL: DigiTech JamMan SoloXT Part 2 Video
Recommended Classical Guitar Methods
The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method
The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method Vol.1
Not all guitar methods are equal. Here’s a classical guitar method that’s featured in the video above and it’s a good one! The DigiTech JamMan videos on this page feature duets from this book.
The Christopher Parkening Guitar Method Vol. 2
Bluetooth Transmitter and Receiver
Link to TaoTronics TT-BA07 Bluetooth Transmitter/Receiver
This gadget lets you use equipment without bluetooth with other equipment that does. Bluetooth is a feature that lots of people have on their smartphones these days. Watch the video to find uses for this very cool gadget. Even if you are NOT a musician you may enjoy this too.
Blank Music Books With Page Numbers
Composer’s Manuscript Books with Page Numbers and Contents Pages
This site has numerous great books for musicians who write music on manuscript or TAB paper. Many of the books feature numbered pages and Contents Pages. Use these features to help keep track of valuable music that you’ve spent time writing down.
Blank Guitar TAB and other Page Numbered Blank Books for Those who Play on 6-strings
Many musicians use standard manuscript paper and the link below has several options. A lot of players also use “TAB” paper that has lines representing the strings. There are books available for various 4 and 6 stringed instruments. The TAB books have the same numbered page and Contents Pages as the Standard Notation books.
TAB Books for Bass Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin and other 4-Stringed Fretted Instruments
Guitar Strings – What Every Guitarist Needs
Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are ‘affiliate links’. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission.
For a small gift, something that every guitarist needs are guitar string. But watch out!
Strings are something very personal to guitar players and NOT a safe bet. If you don’t know what the person wants then there are literally hundreds of options for strings. However, if you are a fellow guitar player and you know something about the person, you may be interested in this post on pure nickel blues guitar strings.