Tips on Selecting a Beginner Acoustic Guitar
Written by admin on October 28, 2011 – 6:59 pm -Many sons and daughters are asking for acoustic guitars as presents for Christmas, birthdays or just because they have become excited by learning to play. What I wish to do in this post is supply some guidelines and recommendations on selecting that first guitar. Purchasing a guitar may be an intimidating process, particularly if you've never purchased one before. There are several components to take into account and so many guitars obtainable. Novices will certainly feel overwhelmed. Fear not - help is obtainable What helps make one guitar unique from another? Is a guitar which costs $3,000 better than one that is $500 or $100? Naturally it is, but a far more elementary query to be asked is whether or not a novice needs a top-of-the-line guitar. Each... more
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Martin GPCPA1 Grand Performance Acoustic Guitar Review | martin gpca1
Written by admin on June 4, 2011 – 7:21 pm -Gayla Drake Paul A Grand Performance from Martin's Performing Artist series with live performance friendly features such as the Fishman Aura F1 system If Martin never introduced another new guitar, their place as a gold standard in studios and on stages everywhere would remain forever assured. But for all their heritage and iconic guitars that are already practically perfect, Martin hasn’t stopped innovating or building new guitars for new niches and evolving players. The Performing Artist series is one of the most recent manifestations of that commitment. In this case, Martin is reaching out to the sizable chunk of the contemporary acoustic market that’s plugging in and turning up—not just for performance, but also for recording at home... more
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Tips and Recommendations for Buying a Beginner Acoustic Guitar
Written by admin on October 9, 2010 – 2:02 pm -Many of sons and daughters are asking for acoustic guitars as gifts for Christmas, birthdays or just because they have become interested in learing to play. What I hope to do in this article is provide some tips and recommendations of selecting that first guitar. Buying a guitar can be an intimidating process, especially if you've never purchased one before. There are so many factors to consider, and so many guitars available, novices will surely feel overwhelmed. Fear not - help is available What makes one guitar different from another? Is a guitar that costs $3,000 better than one that is $500 or $100? Of course it is, but a more basic question to be asked it whether a beginner needs a top-of-the-line guitar. Every aspiring guitar player... more
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The Soundboard: A Primer
Written by admin on August 11, 2010 – 12:59 am -By Dan Cross, About.com Guide What is the soundboard? The soundboard is the top of an acoustic guitar, and plays the most critical role in determining the overall tone and projection qualities of the instrument. Though there are many available materials suited to satisfy the structural requirements of a soundboard, none have been found to match the acoustic properties of wood. How soundboards are built Traditionally, soundboards have been made from high-quality, quarter-sawn spruce planks that have been carefully seasoned to remove moisture and ensure structural stability. Higher quality instruments use two 'book-matched' pieces of wood, butted together to avoid warping caused by differential shrinking. On the back of soundboards is a pattern... more
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Martin Guitar Announces 2010 Debut of the "Performing Artist Series" Of Acoustic/Electric Guitars
Written by admin on January 11, 2010 – 10:44 pm -C.F. Martin & Co. is proud to announce the launch of the "Performing Artist Series," an innovative line of acoustic/electric guitars set to debut in 2010. The three models that form the foundation of the new series include the "DCPA1" Dreadnought, "OMCPA1" Orchestra Model, and the new Grand Performance "GPCPA1." These acoustic/electric models provide flexibility and professionalism for guitarists, from small coffee houses to large arenas to simply recording with your laptop or in a professional studio. These new models combine Martin's legendary tone and styling, while adding player comfort and on-stage performance capability. The DCPA1, OMCPA1 and the modern Grand Performance GPCPA1 all share the same aesthetic blend of contemporary and... more
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