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Right now, Sam’s Club has a whole host of musical instruments to shop.
If you’re looking to start up a brand-new hobby or want to beef up your music-making equipment, the retailer has you covered. We’ve compiled a list of five instruments you can shop now for as low as $17.91. We’ve included everything from casual karaoke machines and ukuleles to drum kits. You’ll only have access to these pieces with a Sam’s Club membership.
A standard membership will run you $50 a year and will get you some pretty great perks. Standard club members can enjoy no fees for curbside pickup on orders over $50, 2% cash back loaded monthly on the membership for most purchases made, and additional discounts on prescriptions beyond your current membership. Upon signing up, you’re given a Sam’s Club Mastercard.
This Singing Machine Platinum WiFi Karaoke System is perfect for your next get-together or birthday party. The machine comes equipped with two wireless microphones, great for doing duets, and a 10-inch touchscreen that displays songs that you can stream through the machine’s WiFi connectivity. This gives you direct access to streaming services like Apple Music, Prime Music, Spotify and YouTube. It also has more than 22 voice effects plus echo to make you sound even better. With all those features in mind, this $199 machine is kind of hard to turn down.
Looking to practice your keyboard skills on the go? The Alesis Harmony 61 Pro Portable Keyboard is for you. Retailing for $188, this keyboard features a slew of unique settings that allow you to create your own unique sound in an instant. There are built-in sounds covering a wide variety of instruments along with a curated catalogue filled with current charting hits to classical music.
You can layer multiple sounds together using “dual” mode or split two sounds across the keyboard with “split” mode. The Harmony 61 Pro also includes 10 reverb, eight chorus and two slicer effects that add additional depth to your musical creation. When you purchase this instrument you can register it on the Alesis website to unlock an exclusive 30-day free trial of the Melodics Premium plan that allows you to hone your skills on the keyboard.
Make like your favorite drummers and grab this Carlsbro Rock50 4-Piece Electronic Drum Kit. The kit retails for $234 and comes with headphones. The kit is a steal in comparison to comparable drum sets that can cost you up to $500 or more. The kit includes a 7-inch tom and snare pad, an 8-inch cymbal pad, an aluminum bass pedal and headphones. 50 drum lessons are also included. This kit would make an amazing gift for junior drummers and beginners looking to amp up their drum set. The sturdy metal frame is easy to assemble and can be easily adjusted to fit the height of the user.
Finding the right acoustic guitar can feel like Sophie’s Choice sometimes. Finding that Goldilocks instrument that’s just right is a tricky deal, however, Sam’s Club has narrowed down your search exponentially. Retailing for $178, this Cort AD810OP-A Standard Series Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar is the definition of superb sound for an affordable price. The acoustic model features a pretty spruce top, mahogany back and sides and a merbau fingerboard. The spruce construction is pretty standard for acoustic guitars given its versatile sonic character that makes it ideal for a variety of musical genres and playing styles. This piece is perfect for those just beginning to play guitar because it’s pretty forgiving and easy to work with.
If you’re looking to get into the world of string instruments, the ukulele is a great place to start. Easy to use and accessable for most, this ukulele would make a great gift if you want to have the mastery of an instrument under your belt. The Mahalo MR1TBR Rainbow Series retails for $17.91. It is a Soprano series, which is the smallest and most traditional size of a ukelele you can get. The Aquila Super Nylgut strings attached to this piece are fitted to produce a fuller, louder and more balanced sound with rich in tonal harmonics. With this ukelele in tow, you’ll be playing the chords to “Over the Rainbow” in no time.
