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Microphones
Interfaces
Microphone stand
Lighting
Guitar accessories
Studio Monitoring
Microphones
Good enough for Rush Limbaugh and a fantastic dynamic Broadcast microphone
RE20 - Electro-Voice
So good, great way to elevate over a beta58
M80 - Telefunken Elektroakustik
Great Russian made microphone. It’s a ribbon microphone.
Microphones | Electro-Harmonix
I am a big fan of this music store in eureka, California! Check it out!!!
Mantova's Two Street Music
Most everyone needs a pop filter so you don’t hear popped Ps!
Round Shape Microphone Pop Filter Shield
My favorite place in eureka!
Mantova's Two Street Music
Always good to buy a few extra mic clips. Good for junk drawer
Microphone Clips & Clamps
I know it’s a chunk of money but your studio must own one of these if it’s open to the Public. Some artists judge with their eyes and seeing this mic on the inventory list is a requirement to put them at ease. Not fair but this is show biz! Buy it ...
Neumann U 87 Ai Shockmount Set Z Microphone With Box
Debatable but some artists believe that all silver cables will help with sound transfer. Buying a couple zaolla couldn’t hurt anything other than your wallet. A legendary cable and while it’s nice to have, you can put this toward the bottom of the wi...
Guitar Cables
Perfect for sampling in the studio! Has microphone hookup
Roland RD-2000 EX 88-key Digital Piano
Good enough for Joe Rogan!
SM7B - Vocal Microphone - Shure USA
Interfaces
Can even work with Smartphones so you don’t have to be tied to your studio for inspiration!
UR22C: The Perfect Portable Interface | Steinberg
I sell these at MANTOVAS - good software and it can power on via IPhone, which allows you to double it as a field recorder
UR22C: The Perfect Portable Interface | Steinberg
Some consider the Apollo the best interface for cheaper options. Personally I give the edge to Steinberg but there is nothing at all wrong with Apollo.
Universal Audio Apollo
Biggest in the starter interface world but has really noisy output compared to Steinberg. They spent a ton of marketing money on influencers so do with that info what you will
They also like to come out with new generation models every few years wh...
Focusrite Scarlett Audio Interfaces
Microphone stand
Put it exactly where you need it
Shop Mic Stands | Boom, Desk, Desktop & Table Mic ... - Gator Cases
If you can’t put sound proofing on your walls these shields are a solid way to go
Sound Shields & Reflectors
Lighting
Lighting sets the mood with audience and also is there for you to see!
You need good lighting, ideally with a dimmer - a gooseneck is ideal for in-the-moment placing
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Desk Lamps
You gotta see what you’re doing and there are so many great choices for music stand lighting! You can get one on a gooseneck for specific light coverage or you can have a whole light Bar for max viewing!
Music Stand Lights
Guitar accessories
Capos free up your hand to work the guitar and truly express yourself! Available at any guitar store. Including at MANTOVAS Two Street Music in eureka California
Capos
If you keep your guitar out where you can reach it instead of a hard case, you are way more likely to pick it up! Available at MANTOVAS
Guitar Stands
Big fan of SIT strings. They last way longer than most other strings
S.I.T. Strings
Ernie ball was the first company to put six strings in a pack. At least that’s what I’ve learned from the old timers — they have a solid following of customers
Electric Guitar Strings
Americas best selling guitar strings. Solid quality. Packaging is strong and keeps out corrosive moisture and oxygen
D'Addario
Famous world wide for their strings and famous in America for their bass strings. root sound is legit and their winding machines are very different than the American winder’s.
Rotosound
Guitar picks are an incredibly diverse world where there are plenty of opinions! The thinner ones are popular with jazzers and the harder ones are great for articulate definition
Guitar Picks
Slides are a great way for guitar players to express themselves! Experiment with down tuning. Open tuning. Hawaiian slack key and more!
Slides for Guitars & Bass
Great for taking ringing sound out of your strings
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One of the best independent music stores in California. My favorite are MANTOVAS Two Street Music, Loud and Clear and Truetone Music
Loud and Clear Music
Buying from MANTOVAS two street music is always the best option.
Cables & Accessories
Studio Monitoring
The best in under $250 studio headphones. Better drivers than the competition and way more comfortable and durable. The replacement headphone cables are not cheap, especially the coiled option, but these are what you need to buy. No enhanced bass, d...
Yamaha HPH-MT8 Monitor Headphones Black
The industry standard are two of these. Better than KRK and worth the little extra money. Typically you pair with Yamaha HS8sub woofer
Yamaha HS5 5 inch Powered Studio Monitor Pair - Black
A must for studio reference monitoring. Usually paired with two Yamaha 5 inch HS5 speakers
Yamaha HS8S 8-inch Powered Studio Subwoofer
Guitar Brands
The King of guitar sales. Guaranteed there is one Fender that every guitar player dreams about! This is just how it is, and how it always will be.
Fender has been making guitars for decades and many (maybe the majority) of famous artists use Fende...
Fender
Leo Fenders Last company before he passed away. Always worth a look!
G&L Guitars
Got on the map in the 1980s. Lighting fast necks and many compelling guitar bodies to consider!
Ibanez guitars
The former Gibson crew parted ways and poured their knowledge and passion into fine Heritage guitars!
Heritage Guitars
A powerful name in the guitar space. Perhaps most famous for the Les Paul guitar, great choice for classic rock! They have a great accessories offering too
Gibson
The very best in the music industry -
Musical Instruments - Products - Yamaha USA
As of 2025 this company has lost its way,leaving behind so many great builds. Hopefully someday that will change. Their earlier American and some of the older imports are sought after.
B.C. Rich
Two greats made Ovations truly sing: Glen Campbell and my friend Craig Lemster!
Ovation Acoustic Guitars
Fantastic music store in Santa Rosa that I always try to visit! Old time service with modern stuff!
