Sunday, October 21, 2007

Town Talk Silver Polish

Keeps silver shining bright for months at a time.

This creamy liquid Silver Polish works particularly well on more heavily tarnished silver finishes with a formula that incorporates an advanced anti-tarnish protector.

Matahari Rate : 5/5

Price : RM45.00

Town Talk Silver Polishing Cloth

Town Talk Polish has been producing high-quality polishes and cleaners specifically created to bring a radiant sparkle to most treasured possessions. Its international reputation for the quality of its cleaning products is highly recognized among elite jewelry and fine metals retailers such as Tiffany & Co. and Harrods.

Designed to clean and preserve fine jewelry and silverware, Town Talk cleaners and polishes will work perfectly for wind instruments. Town Talk products provide a quick, easy way of dusting and removing tarnish.

Matahari Rate : 4/5

Price : RM33.00

Vandoren B45 - Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece


Vandoren mouthpieces are known for their high, uniform quality among the best of the mass produced and are especially popular among clarinetists. The Vandoren line is extensive. It covers all woodwinds and offers designs suited to a variety of playing and musical styles.


Matahari Rate : 4/5

Price : RM430.00

Tenor Trombone Practice Mute

Denis Wick practice mutes are perhaps the best teaching aid ever invented. Not only do they fulfil the need for the IN TUNE painless practice, so essential in the development of every young player and an indispensible 'hotel mute' for the professional, but they also possible an enormous improvement in tone quality using the entire vital capacity as a vibrating air column by opening the throat spaces through playing loudly in the low register.

Matahari Rate : 4/5

Price : RM370.00

Bb Trumpet Practice Mute

Denis Wick practice mutes are perhaps the best teaching aid ever invented. Not only do they fulfil the need for the IN TUNE painless practice, so essential in the development of every young player and an indispensible 'hotel mute' for the professional, but they also possible an enormous improvement in tone quality using the entire vital capacity as a vibrating air column by opening the throat spaces through playing loudly in the low register.

Matahari Rate : 5/5

Price : RM290.00

Bb Trumpet Straight Mute

Made from high purity spun aluminium, 'scotchbrite' finished and bright silver anodised. Offer brilliance and carrying power which make them the choice of the world's finest professionals. Excellent intonation.

Matahari Rate : 4/5

Price : RM250.00

Bb Trumpet Extending Tube

Denis Wick 'E.T.' mutes are well engineered 'Wow' mutes of traditional design. They all work well with tubes either in, extended, or removed.

Matahari Rate : 5/5

Price : RM350.00

Bb Trumpet Cup Mute


Denis Wick cup mutes have the perfect intonation that has become the hallmark for all Denis Wick mutes, with the added bonus that the cup position can be adjusted to give exactly the desired sound quality - for microphone, solo or section playing.

Matahari Rate : 5/5

Price : RM360.00

Rico Tenor Sax Plasticover Reeds


Designed to resist moisture and climate changes, Plasticover is ideal for use in outdoor ensembles such as marching band, and for doublers who need to make quick changes between instruments. Whether in moist tropics or in desert heat, Plasticover responds instantly. The durable coating also provides a clear, projecting tone, making Plasticover a favorite with jazz, studio and pop musicians.

Rico Tenor Sax Plasticover Reeds Features:
-Coated with plastic to resist changes in moisture and climate
-Coating provides durability and clear tone
-Most flexible grade of cane for instant response
-French-filed for fast response

Matahari Rate : 5/5

Price : RM95.00

Vandoren Traditional Bb Clarinet Reeds


One of the most widely played clarinet reeds in the professional world. These reeds suit all styles of music. traditional are known for their excellent response in all registers, allowing a pianissimo attack in even the highest notes. They are also extremely flexible, allowing the legato or staccato execution of large intervals while maintaning a richness of tone that gives body and clarity to the sound.

Matahari Rate : 4/5

Price : RM155.00

Vandoren Traditional Alto Sax Reeds


Produces extremely pure sound due thanks to a very thin tip balanced with more cane in the area that climbs gradually to the heel.


Matahari Rate : 4/5

Price : RM190.00

Rico Grand Concert Select Thick Blank Bb Clarinet Reeds


The Grand Concert Select Thick Blank reeds feature more material in the heart for a pure, warm and transparent tone quality. They are stable and consistent from pianissimo to fortissimo, in all registers. The revolutionary cut provides unrivaled flexibility for precise articulation and interval changes. Grand Concert Select offers unparalleled reed-to-reed consistency with unprecedented longevity.

Rico Grand Concert Select Thick Blank Bb Clarinet Reeds Features:
-Longer Vamp than Evolution for easier response
-Premium cane for longevity
-Thinner tip for delicate articulation
-Filed to increase depth in harmonics


Matahari Rate : 4/5

Price : RM105.00

Rico Grand Concert Select Traditional Bb Clarinet Reeds


The Grand Concert Select family of reeds features more material in the heart for a pure, warm, and transparent tone quality that remains stable and consistent from pianissimo to fortissimo in all registers. The revolutionary cut provides unrivaled flexibility for precise articulation and interval changes. Grand Concert Select offers unparalleled reed-to-reed consistency and unprecedented longevity.

Rico Grand Concert Select Traditional Bb Clarinet Reeds Features:

-More wood in the heart for better projection
-Premium cane for longevity
-Outstanding articulation and response

Matahari Rate : 4/5

Price : RM135.00

Vandoren V16 Tenor Saxophone Reeds


Launched in 1993 to answer the demand of some American Jazz musicians. The V16 has a thicker tip than the traditional Vandoren reeds and a longer pallet.

Sound more brilliant, more percussive and particularly well adapted to all the new styles of music.

Matahari Rate : 4/5

Price : RM100.00

Rico Alto Sax Plasticover Reeds


Designed to resist moisture and climate changes, Plasticover is ideal for use in outdoor ensembles such as marching band, and for doublers who need to make quick changes between instruments. Whether in moist tropics or in desert heat, Plasticover responds instantly. The durable coating also provides a clear, projecting tone, making Plasticover a favorite with jazz, studio and pop musicians.

Rico Alto Sax Plasticover Reeds Features:

  • Coated with plastic to resist changes in moisture and climate
  • Coating provides durability and clear tone
  • Most flexible grade of cane for instant response
  • French-filed for fast response

Matahari Rate: 5/5

Price: RM85.00

Vandoren Traditional Tenor Sax Reeds


These reeds suit all styles of music. traditional are known for their excellent response in all registers, allowing a pianissimo attack in even the highest notes. They are also extremely flexible, allowing the legato or staccato execution of large intervals while maintaning a richness of tone that gives body and clarity to the sound. Produces extremy pure sound due to its very thin reed tip balanced by a solid vertebral column.


Matahari Rate : 4/5

Price : RM145.00

Vandoren V16 Alto Saxophone Reeds


Launched in 1993 to answer the demand of some American Jazz musicians. The V16 has a thicker tip than the traditional Vandoren reeds and a longer pallet.


Sound more brilliant, more percussive and particularly well adapted to all the new styles of music.

Matahari Rate : 4/5

Price : RM155.00

Rico Royal Bb Clarinet Reed


Designed for a wide variety of playing situations, Rico Royal is a high-quality reed for serious saxophone and clarinet players, yet is priced affordably to meet the needs of both professionals and students. French filed for freedom of response, especially in the low register, adding clarity to the tone, and making soft attacks easier. They are ideal for the advancing player.


Matahari Rate : 3/5

Price : RM75.00

Saturday, October 20, 2007

K & M Saxophone Stand


Adjustable folding stand for Eb Alto and Bb Tenor Sax. Fiberglass reinforced plastic base. Flexible upper support arm for different bell sizes. Lower support arm bracket with several vertical locking positions. All instrument support parts covered with exclusive non-marring plastic coating. To be used with peg holder 14301 and clarinet peg or with peg holder, adapter 15281 and pegs for trumpet, soprano sax or flugelhorn.

Wt: 1.0 kg, H: 375 mm.

Matahari Rate : 5/5

Price : RM138.00

K & M Clarinet Stand

For A and B clarinets. Plastic peg with nickel-plated tripod base. Feet foldable for compact storage.
Wt: 0.1 kg, H: 185 mm.

Matahari Rate : 4/5

Price: RM78.00

SEIKO SAT500 - Digital Chromatic Auto-Tuner

Stylish chromatic tuner with reference sound. Input jack and output jack offers usefulness to the "silent" instruments players. Key transpose function is supported and digital cent indication offers supremely accurate tuning.

SPECIFICATIONS :
-Tuning Range / A0 - C8
-Sound Generation / C4 - B4
-Pitch Shift / A4=415, 435 - 446Hz
-Key-Transpose / C,E,F,B
-Line-in / Line-out


Matahari Rate : 4/5

Price : RM100.00

SEIKO STX1 - Chromatic Tuner Clips

Revolutionary clip style tuner that picks up vibration directly from musical instruments. Built-in vibration sensor enables accurate tuning and high visibility with flexible face. Versatile chromatic tuner with reference tones. 9 leds provide perfect tuning even when in the dark. Input method is selectable from 2 ways adapting to the invironment.

SPECIFICATIONS :
-Tuning Range / A0 - C8
-Sound Generation / C4 - B4
-Pitch Shift / A4=415, 438 - 445Hz
-Biaxial Swivel Arm Enables Head-on View of the Display

Matahari Rate : 5/5

Price : RM250.00

SEIKO STO1 - Stylish Key Ring Auto-Chromatic Tuner

Simply, press power switch to turn on/off. Input sound of instrument into built-in microphone.
Indicates name of note and deviation in cent. Key ring included.


SPECIFICATIONS :
-Tuning Range / A0 - C8
-Pitch Shift / ST01 A4=440Hz, ST02 A4=442Hz
-Auto Power-off / 2min. without sensing a note
-Auto Tuning Mode with Built in Microphone

Matahari Rate : 4/5

Price : RM100.00

SEIKO STM X1 Clip-Style Digital Metronome

Versatile and compact, swivel arm for easy display, lights allow tuning in the dark. Lithium battery (3V CR2032 x 1), pouch, and manual included. Tuner can be used in auto/manual/sound mode using built-in vibration sensor or microphone. Tuning range is A0~C8, reference tones C4~B4, A4 can be set to 410~450 Hz in 1 Hz steps. Metronome tempo range from 30~250 BPM in 1 BPM steps, wide beat and rhythm range. Auto power-off, backlight, memory backup, volume control. Tuning display shows +/- cents and "centering" lights (no needle).

Matahari Rate : 5/5

Price : RM360.00

SEIKO DM50 Clip-Style Digital Metronome

Clear, Loud Volume from Compact Body

-Clear and loud sound from diminutive body

-Flashing light indicates tempo
-Adjustable volume (4 steps)
-User friendly buttons

This metronome is great for runners, golfers, exercising, dog training, or any task that is on the move.

Matahari Rate : 4/5


Price : RM110.00






















Friday, July 27, 2007

Rico Clarinet Plasticover Reeds


Designed to resist moisture and climate changes, Plasticover is ideal for use in outdoor ensembles such as marching band, and for doublers who need to make quick changes between instruments. Whether in moist tropics or in desert heat, Plasticover responds instantly. The durable coating also provides a clear, projecting tone, making Plasticover a favorite with jazz, studio and pop musicians.


Matahari Rate: 5/5

Price: RM75.00

Vandoren 56 Rue Lepic Bb Clarinet Reeds


Introducing the all-new 56 Rue Lepic clarinet reed. Designed from thicker cane, the 56 emits a rich, centered and extremely pure sound while providing maximum stability in all registers. Its quick response ensures precision in the most difficult passages without sacrificing the extraordinary round and warm sound.


Matahari Rate: 5/5

Price: RM220.00

K & M Trumpet Stand



The 5-leg base provides maximum stability for the instrument. The detachable metal leg base screws into the peg so that the entire unit may be stored in the bell of the instrument for easy transport. The black plastic peg with felt pads to protect the instrument.




Matahari Rate: 5/5




Price: RM110.00

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Selmer Reed Case


The wood shell construction and vinyl cover help protect your reeds from the elements. The beveled glass reed bed offers optimal protection against warping and tip damage. Holds 5 or 10 reeds.


For a classy look, this is the one to get. Given the design and material, we see this more suited for professionals, but hey, if you want style, ignore us!


Matahari rates: 4/5


Price: RM320.00

Monday, July 16, 2007

Al Cass Fast Valve, Slide & Key Oil


The famous Al Cass "Fast" is a combination of valve, slide, and key lubricant that will not gum or separate under any weather conditions!

Matahari Team finds Al Cass "Fast" suitable as a key oil more than others. Then again, we have fallen for the Blue Juice.

Matahari rates: 3/5

Price: Rm 25.00

Blue Juice Valve Oil 2 oz.


BLUE JUICE is an oil for all valved instruments, piston and rotary. It was developed by a Chemical/Lubrication Engineer who is also a Trumpet player. It has built in inhibitors to retard bacterial growth, especially when it is a long time between clean-outs. BLUE JUICE is also non-corrosive to all metals used in the construction of musical instruments. It actually helps keep instruments internally clean. Plus, it's blue!

Tested by our own Matahari Team. One of us is actually using it now. Strongly recommended.

Matahari rates: 5/5

Price: RM22.00