Scott,

It uses a flashlight bulb as a light source, and while there is a fair amount of light emitted, it's still dim at best. For the same amount of money, you can purchase a 110-volt clip-on music light that can handle up to a 40 watt, tubular, aquarium bulb. They are available at most music stores for about $14.95 or less. The neat thing about them is they only shine the light on the pages, they'll cover a two-page spread and they don't shine in your eyes or on the audience.

Gary