I am trying to buy my first set to learn to play. Which is better: melamine or fiberglass?
1943015
I have only purchased the melamine set and love it, didn't want to spend too much for a set
1943016
I can't say which is better, but I purchased this set, and a friend has had the same set for several years, and it has been perfect. The tiles feel and look like a high quality plastic, and the set is very well made with a very sturdy, heavy duty box.
1943017
Actually, real ivory is best, but for the money I purchased this set and we love it! We are still trying to peel off the protective plastic from the tile, but you'll be very happy with this set. It is classy looking and the storage is better than most sets. (We have 4 in our neighborhood.)
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My kids (ages 4 & 9) have only played with Magna-Tiles and absolutely LOVE them. It's well worth the investment because they're made very well & you get a variety of colors, shapes & sizes! I looked up Magformers & PowerClix to see how they compare ... looks like they're only small pieces and they're hollow, too. If you don't mind spending more, I highly recommend Magna-Tiles!
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This is a mat without fiberglass, as far as I know- just a good, regular, silicone mat. I was even able to vut mine into smaller sections. Hope this helps!
713548
Micarta is the functional equivalent to fiberglass so i would have to say yes. (Never tried though)
1306469
Yes! I have purchased the William Sonoma melamine bowl set in the past (hate the price) and decided to try these! These are just as good as the WS set for almost 1/2 the cost. I use these bowls daily. Enjoy
859141
love this mat. have fiberglass tub and it stays perfectly. you can machine wash it if you like! will last years.
2233276
We haven't used it for anything but imaginative play ( no real food so we haven't washed them ) so can't answer this question honestly ! If u are planing on using with water though , personally would go with their ceramic sets , equally as pretty .
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yes. a single layer of woven (as opposed to chop mat) fiberglass won't add a lot of rigidity though. plan on a few layers.
62503
I bought and own both. I recommend the bullet over this set. There are some differences and this set does contain some cool mats and bullets to make it more visible, but the bullet has more BANG for your buck :) The bullet also contains sections of the expansion packs and that shiny badge which is fun to wear.
1958277
Between these two, I prefer the Super Brain Set. The main reason is that it includes pieces from a few special sets such as the Carnival Set and the Power Construction Set.
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The hummingbird is mahogany a softer wood, also more prone to warping. For $100 more I would buy the ej 200 maple, louder, more crisp & will last longer, a better buy for only $ more sturdy guitar.. Have both in Gibsons & epiphones. The ej 200 is just like my Gibson the Hummingbird is much less quality.
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I had one shatter on me (it was more like 'exploded' than shattered) and I switched to the true borosilicate glass. In fact I got my borosilicate cookware from Amazon. Look for the Marinex brand.
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Then you're sold !! My grandaughter mixes the two types all the time. Be prepared to hear how nice the other sets are becauswe these are more appealing the more they're played with. At least that's how it goes around here.
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What tone do you want to achieve, or what style will you mostly be playing? Are you looking to achieve a mellow tone. May not be suitable for rock. May want to consider Thomastik nickel wound (bebop) for a solid body. Most players do not use smooth wound on a solid body. I used Daddario half wounds on a fender solid.Liked the sound. May want to try the Daddario half wounds. If you like the feel and tone then you could move on to the Thomastik on your next set. Personally, I would stay away from putting expensive flat wounds on a solid body.
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I would go with the Kala KA-15S Mahogany, only because I have bought it and played it myself. It has a very nice sound. My son loves it and learned on it quickly.
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MDFB- medium density fiber board. No steel. By the way these cabinets for the $ are the best there is, PERIOD!!!
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Hmmm not sure bur if fiberglass is very shiny maybe it's best to use only microfiber materials?