Menting’s Music Musing

Christmas Gift Ideas

Christmas is upon us once again. Everyone is running around trying to find gifts for their family and friends. One gift that everyone loves and one that will last is music.

A music gift can come in many forms. One of the most popular forms for young teenagers is a portable stereo. These units don’t cost much in comparison to console and component systems and yet have a good sound. Since they are portable, these stereos can be taken anywhere the user wants to take them. Some models come with a battery pack so you can take them to the beach or on a barge and not worry about wall outlets.

You say the person you are buying for is a bit more advanced than that? If you want to get them music you still can. If he owns a console or component unit you can invest some money in an accessory for his unit. Some good suggestions are eight track cartridge players or cassette units. They are usually inexpensive and are something that makes a stereo unit very versatile.

Some other good ideas are stereo FM tuners or elliptic cartridges for the tone arm. The ultimate addition to a stereo system is a reel to reel tape deck. They are a little more expensive than the other types of tape machines but are the most versatile. This is the finest gift you can give to a stereo nut.

Though it may look funny under the Christmas tree because it is so flat, an album is always appreciated by someone that loves music. This is especially true when it happens to be one that he, or she, just can’t quite afford! With so many new bands coming out the competition is really getting strong. This means that the selection of top sounds is great. Buy an album by some new band that they normally wouldn’t buy. You would be surprised at the variety this would add to someone’s album collection.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!