“Sound” Advice on Guitars as Christmas Gifts
Written by admin on December 13, 2009 – 12:58 am -Guitars are sold everywhere this holiday season. But be wary: Don't go and buy the cheapest thing you see or pick up the first instrument you find. Local instrument experts say you should consider these things whether you're buying a guitar. Whether your son or daughter is trying to shred like Metallica or play Bob Dylan covers, here's what to look for: In general For beginners, many guitars come in packages that include everything you need to start learning to play. Electric guitar packages come with the guitar, an amplifier, a strap, extra strings, picks, a carrying bag and an instructional DVD or book or both. Acoustic guitar packages come with the guitar, bag, strap, strings, picks and instructional material. Some stores also offer another... more
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Gibson J45 Standard Rosewood Electro Acoustic
Written by admin on December 5, 2009 – 5:28 am -The J-45 has been Gibson’s top-selling acoustic guitar for years. Nicknamed, The Workhorse, and first introduced in 1942, Gibson’s most popular acoustic is now the icon of its round-shoulder, dreadnought line, world renowned for its full, balanced expression, warm bass, and excellent projection. Subtle changes to the bracing of its predecessor, the J-35, made Gibson’s J-45 one of most technically advanced guitars of its time. Nickel Grover Rotomatic tuners are an engineering marvel, with abundant style and performance exactly suited for the J-45. With a gear ratio of 14:1, the Rotomatics deliver precision tuning in a durable housing that provides maximum protection for the gear and string post. All moving parts are cut for exact meshing,... more
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Instructional Video: How to Play "Hotel California"
Written by admin on November 17, 2009 – 12:43 am -If you're looking for a relatively simple song to play on acoustic guitar, The Eagles' "Hotel California" might be worth a look. This YouTube instructional video of "Hotel California" walks viewers through how to play the entire song on acoustic (a capo is required). Note that this video shows how to play the acoustic guitar part only... electric guitar solos are not included. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Read More →
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Taylor Guitars and Country Pop Star Taylor Swift Announce New Signature Model
Written by admin on October 19, 2009 – 8:56 pm -Once a talented, aspiring preteen with a Taylor guitar and big musical dreams, country pop superstar Taylor Swift has made her mark on the music industry. After spending much of 2009 on her first headlining tour and celebrating the milestone success of 10 million total albums sold and over 20 million paid downloads, Swift is now adding to her repertoire as a singer, songwriter and actress with her very own signature guitar. In collaboration, Taylor Guitars and Taylor Swift announce the arrival of the Taylor Swift Baby Taylor guitar (TSBT), a model that is sure to inspire players of all skill levels with its compact size, full-voiced tone and a top that features Swift's design touches. Based on the best-selling Baby Taylor guitar, the TSBT is... more
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Yamaha FG730S Solid Top Acoustic Guitar
Written by admin on October 16, 2009 – 12:46 am -A great first guitar! Voted #1 in a poll conducted by MusicRadar on the “Best Acoustic Guitar under $600." A solid spruce top and rosewood back and sides produce the perfect sonic mix. The Yamaha FG730S Solid Top Acoustic Guitar has the ultimate combo for projection and pure tone. The expertly braced spruce top speaks clearly atop the rosewood body. It has a rosewood fingerboard, rosewood bridge, die-cast tuners, body and neck binding, and a tortoise pickguard. Yamaha FG730S Solid Top Acoustic Guitar Features: • Solid Sitka spruce top • Rosewood back and sides • Rosewood fingerboard • Rosewood bridge • White/black body and neck binding • Die-cast tuners • Tortoise pickguard • Limited lifetime warranty The level of detail... more
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Seagull S6 Acoustic Guitar
Written by admin on October 4, 2009 – 5:16 pm -Seagull The Original S6 Acoustic Guitar Great-looking award winner with solid cedar top and genuine lacquer finish! Highly recommened as a first guitar. Gorgeous domestic wild cherry back and sides provide a unique tone blending the warmth of mahogany with the crisp definition of maple. Silverleaf maple neck on a shorter 24.84" scale with a rosewood fretboard is easy on the fingers while specially aligned machine heads make for quick, stable tuning. Seagull The Original S6 Acoustic Guitar Features: • Solid cedar top • Wild cherry back and sides • Rosewood fingerboard and bridge • Tusq nut and compensated saddle • Semi-gloss lacquer finish The perfect combination of precision luthiery and low price. US Auctions Australian Auctions Austrian... more
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Guild D-40 Acoustic Guitar Review
Written by admin on September 19, 2009 – 7:35 pm -By Charles Saufley With a lineup of classic flattop models including the F-30, F-50, F-412, and D-55 and a league of devotees that has included Nick Drake, Tim Buckley, Ralph Towner, Richie Havens, and Ryan Adams, Guild is among the most loved and respected acoustic-guitar companies. But while rightly regarded as an institution, Guild has had several homes, counting New York City; Hoboken, New Jersey; Westerly, Rhode Island; Corona, California; and Tacoma, Washington, as headquarters during its 57-year history. Late last year, Guild’s parent company, Fender Musical Instruments (who acquired the brand in 1995), announced that Guild was on the move again—this time back east to the New Hartford, Connecticut, factory that is home to Ovation... more
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A beginner's guide to the acoustic guitar
Written by admin on September 18, 2009 – 8:46 pm -An acoustic guitar is a stringed musical instrument that is played by picking the strings with fingers or a plectrum. The vibration of the strings creates the sound, which is then made louder acoustically inside the guitar's hollow body or sound box. Further amplification is sometimes needed for performances and this is usually achieved by playing the instrument into a microphone, although some acoustic guitars do feature pickups, allowing them to be plugged in to an amp in a similar way to an electric guitar. There are several different types of acoustic guitar available, catering for different styles of music. Classical guitars - sometimes referred to as concert or Spanish - typically feature six nylon strings and are generally used to play... more
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Acoustic guitars should not be chosen just for aesthetic reasons
Written by admin on August 27, 2009 – 3:37 am -Acoustic Guitars' should not be chosen just for aesthetic reasons' Musicians who are thinking of investing in a Gibson acoustic guitar have been advised to ensure it meets all their various requirements. According to Gibson, most players will consider the size of a guitar first, as it must feel comfortable in the lap and under the arm. However, the instrument manufacturer noted that acoustic guitar players need to look at other factors too when choosing which one to buy. Indeed, it said body styles can have a "major impact" on tone, which means a person should look beyond aesthetics and check whether a guitar meets their sonic needs as well. "While size is the most obvious factor in acoustic guitar design, it certainly isn't the be all and end... more
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Taylor Big Baby Review
Written by admin on August 27, 2009 – 3:18 am -Matthew Wig, Guitarist The success of Taylor's smallest and by far its least expensive model, the three-quarter size Baby, introduced back in 1996, may have taken the company by surprise, but, unsurprisingly, Taylor responded with the introduction of another similar, but fuller-figured model. Sticking generally to the same structural and visual template, a full 25.5 inch scale length now replaces the Baby's 22.75 inch scale. An increase in dimensions has created a 15/16ths size dreadnought body, although it is, proportionally, slightly shallower than a regular dreadnought. New Neck One of the original Baby's unique features was its neck joint. Its development helped pave the way for Taylor's 'new technology' necks. The Big Baby's neck is almost... more
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