{"id":17704,"date":"2015-11-30T17:30:33","date_gmt":"2015-11-30T16:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/?p=17704"},"modified":"2015-11-30T17:16:18","modified_gmt":"2015-11-30T16:16:18","slug":"bluegrass-instruments-our-gift-ideas-and-suggestions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/gear\/bluegrass-instruments-our-gift-ideas-and-suggestions\/","title":{"rendered":"Bluegrass instruments: our gift ideas and suggestions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bluegrass is a music genre that we mostly associate with the southern states of the USA. Instruments like banjos, mandolins and lap steel guitars come together to produce its unique sound \u2013 a sound which has enjoyed a growing popularity in pop music and other genres in recent years. We\u2019ve prepared a small selection of suitable instruments for you below.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Harley Benton HBMA-50E Mandoline BK<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

This model is equipped with a pickup and has everything you need to get started straight away. The body is made of basswood, the neck of teak and the fretboard of rosewood.\u2192 See more mandolins<\/a><\/p>\n

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Fender FM-100 Mandolin Starter Pack<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

This beginner\u2019s model by Fender comes as a set with a gig bag, a clip tuner for fixing to the headstock, a belt, plectrums and a mandolin course book for beginners. A fine product for a decent price.\u00a0\u2192\u00a0See more mandolins<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Gretsch G9240 Alligator Biscuit Bundle<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Part of the Roots Collection, this fantastic resonator guitar comes in a simultaneously classic and beautiful design. The cone gives the guitar its power and generates the crisp sound that is typical of resonator guitars.
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\"\"<\/a>Harley Benton Custom Line ResoKing BK<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Straight from our Bluegrass Series is this beauty: basswood body with bindings, rosewood fretboard, a mini humbucker and a piezo pickup\u2026 Wow!\u00a0\u2192 discover more resonator guitars<\/a><\/p>\n

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Fender Sonoran SCE Surf Green<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

This list wouldn\u2019t be complete without a classic western guitar! The Fender Sonoran with matching headstock ain\u2019t just a pretty face \u2013 she sounds beautiful too. The solid spruce top together with the Fischman pickup produce a truly authentic sound.
\n\u2192 See all\u00a0Sonoran models<\/a><\/p>\n

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Thomann 50\u2019s Diner SWB 3\/4 Double Bass<\/strong><\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

An upright bass ensures the musical foundation of your bluegrass sound. This one was set up perfectly in our specialist workshop and is ready to be played.\u00a0\u2192\u00a0See more double basses<\/a><\/p>\n

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Harley Benton HBJ-25<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

No banjo, no southern sound! This is the best-known instrument in bluegrass and is fundamental to its unique sound. This 5-string model is ideal for adding the desired touch of the southern states to your music.\u00a0\u2192 See all banjos<\/a><\/p>\n

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Harley Benton HBV 870FR 4\/4 Electric Violin<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The electric violin has the advantage of fuss-free amplification, meaning it will not be drowned out by other instruments. Whether you then want to refine its sound with effects is up to you, but thanks to the pickup this is possible without any difficulties.\u00a0\u2192\u00a0See all electric violins and violas<\/a><\/p>\n

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Gretsch G5700 Lap Steel<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The slide guitar, AKA the lap steel guitar, is played with a glass or metal slider and produces a cool, nonchalant sound which you\u2019ll struggle to match with your normal guitar.\u00a0\u2192 See more steel guitars<\/a><\/p>\n

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Meinl TOPCAJ2WN Slap-Top Cajon<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cajons are perfect for creating an acoustic beat, but this model offers more than the typical drum box. The flat T-shape makes light work of producing a wonderful, crisp snare sound.\u00a0\u2192 Discover all cajons<\/a><\/p>\n

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Meinl MYO-CAJ Cajon Construction Kit<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

For those who like to DIY and fancy owning a cajon: this is a must! The build-your-own-cajon-and-if-you-want-paint-it-too set! \u00a0\u2192 Discover all cajons<\/a><\/p>\n

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Shure Super 55 Deluxe<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

This mic comes in the classic 50s look, but on the inside boasts the best of modern technology. That\u2019s what we\u2019ve come to expect from Shure: less background noise and maximum feedback protection!\u00a0\u2192 See more dynamic microphones<\/a><\/p>\n

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Hohner Blues Starter Set<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Another essential ingredient of bluegrass is a short harmonica solo, which this set of diatonic harmonicas will enable you to play in the keys of A, Bb, C, D, E, F and G.\u00a0\u2192 See all diatonic harmonicas<\/a><\/p>\n

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Shure 520 DX<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thanks to its perfect size, this mic fits in your hands comfortably together with your harmonica so that everyone can hear you perfectly!\u00a0\u2192 See all microphones for hamonicas<\/a><\/p>\n

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Hohner Fire Melodica 32<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cChildren\u2019s instrument\u201d my foot! This melodica, with its 32 keys, produces sounds that no other instrument can \u2013 not to mention being a pleasure to play!\u00a0\u2192 See all melodicas<\/a><\/p>\n

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Shubb Axys Universal<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

It simply makes sense: The ring on the slider remains securely on your finger, while the slide section can be easily rotated by the thumb into the desired position.\u00a0 This way you can switch between sliding and normal finger playing at lightning speed.\u00a0\u2192 See more metal sliders<\/a><\/p>\n

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Minotaur Banjo Strap American Eagle BR<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

A banjo simply looks best with a classic banjo strap. This model here is a prime example.\u00a0\u2192\u00a0See all banjo straps<\/a><\/p>\n

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Dunlop Thumb Picks L<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thumb picks expand the possibilities of your playing technique and offer a great way to vary your sound.\u00a0\u2192\u00a0See all thumb picks<\/a><\/p>\n

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Thomann CTG-10 Clip Tuner<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Small, precise and always at hand. This clip tuner fits every headstock perfectly and gives you an overview of your string tuning from above the fretboard. \u00a0\u2192 See all tuners<\/a><\/p>\n

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Kyser KBMB Banjo \/ Mandolin Capo<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Banjos and mandolins have a right to a capo too! Mr Kyser has been appointed to support this right to the best of his knowledge and belief.\u00a0\u2192 Discover more capos<\/a><\/p>\n

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Millenium AF200 Cabasa<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

It is difficult to describe the sound of this percussion instrument; the sound clips on the Thomann product website are much better at this! A quick thank-you is due at this point to our audio team \u2192 See all cabasas<\/a><\/p>\n

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Millenium VS200 Vibra Slap<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll definitely recognise this sound: a warm, clattering \u201cBrrrrrrrrr\u201d\u2026 Recommended here too are the sound clips on the product page. \u263a\u00a0\u2192 See all vibra slaps<\/a><\/p>\n

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Thomann Trombone Kazoo<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

May I introduce: the simplest instrument in the world! Simply press to your lips and \u201csing\u201d. And don\u2019t worry, the trombone slide serves no function \u2013 it\u2019s just there to look cool! \ud83d\ude09\u00a0\u2192\u00a0See more kazoos<\/a><\/p>\n

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Beatnicker Single \u2013 Shaker<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Simply attach this mini tambourine to your shoe and you\u2019ll have one hand free to play another instrument.\u00a0\u2192 See more shakers<\/a><\/p>\n

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Fender T-Shirt Country Western L<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

This shirt is designed in Western style and will definitely look good on you too! Yeeeehaaa!\u00a0\u2192 See more shirts<\/a><\/p>\n

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Bluegrass is famous as music from the Southern USA, however the last few years, banjos, mandolins and lapsteel guitars are featuring in many genres. We share fitting suggestions for Bluegrass players of all levels, right here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":17702,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tblog_post_audio_url":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1083],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17704","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gear"],"category_colors":{"color_key":"gear","css_classes":{"text":"cat-gear","text_light":"cat-gear-light","bg":"cat-bg-gear","bg_light":"cat-bg-gear-light","border":"cat-border-gear","text_on_bg":"cat-text-on-gear"}},"reading_time":{"minutes":5,"formatted":"5 min"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17704","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/30"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17704"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17704\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17702"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17704"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17704"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}