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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Tips and Recommendations for Buying Beginner Electric Guitars
Written by admin on October 9, 2010 – 10:26 am -Many of sons and daughters are asking for electric guitars as gifts for Christmas, birthdays or just because they have become interested in learing to play one. What I hope to do in this article is provide some tips and recommendations of selecting that first guitar. Let’s face it, shopping for a guitar can become a tedious and time consuming process, and this is especially true for beginner’s electric guitars. Don’t be overwhelmed. What makes one guitar different from another? Is a guitar that costs $3000 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 electric guitar player fantisizes about playing a classic Fender Stratocaster... more
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Jimi Hendrix Valleys of Neptune Review
Written by admin on March 20, 2010 – 4:24 pm -"Hendrix" - Valleys of Neptune - Jimi Hendrix, guitar; Noel Redding, bass; Billy Cox, bass; Mitch Mitchell, drums; Rocky Isaac, drums - Sony Legacy, 62 minutes ****1/2: The new Jimi Hendrix album is probably the best of his posthumous releases. It contains twelve tracks of never-before-released tunes and alternate takes on previously-released material. The music has the feel of completion, far more so than his other posthumous albums like Cry of Love, War Heroes, and Loose Ends. I heard one cut live in November of 1968 and later wondered why it had never made it onto an album: Sunshine of Your Love. It’s an instrumental version of Cream's best-selling song. The first thing you notice is the faster tempo; the second of course is Hendrix’s... more
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Fender Classic Player Telecaster Thinline Deluxe Review
Written by admin on March 7, 2010 – 9:07 pm -By Dave Durban, Guitarist Magazine These Wide range humbuckers are an entirely new, updated design The Thinline Deluxe combines two of the guitar world's most classic designs – the Telecaster and Gibson's ES-335. In the construction stakes Fender has excelled with all the Classic Player series guitars, but the Thinline is even better. The overall fit and finish is genuinely superb, especially considering its price. Moreover, a silky black finish is entirely blemish-free, even around the tricky f-hole. Just like the original, we have a more traditional slab Tele body – unlike the solid Deluxe there's no belly contour. However, thanks to its semi-solid design, it's light and comfortable; even lighter than many originals we've encountered. "Blues... more
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Gibson Dark Fire
Written by admin on January 24, 2010 – 12:08 am -Gibson Guitar announced the limited availability of the Gibson Dark Fire guitar. Embracing the spirit of innovation and technical advancement that inspired the original Gibson Digital guitar in 2006 and Robot guitar in 2007, Gibson's Dark Fire guitar is poised to change the music industry overnight. The world's most technically advanced guitar will rock the music industry to its core and will soon become the most sought after musical instrument of its time. An Exceptional Look Gibson's flowerpot inlay graces the headstock of the Dark Fire as seen on other classic Gibson models such as the Byrdland and the 1911 F4 Mandolin. In addition to traditional touches, Gibson developed an entirely new look that required many changes in the manufacturing... 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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Ibanez BTB470 Bass Guitar Praised
Written by admin on January 2, 2010 – 7:24 am -The stunning Ibanez BTB470 Bass Guitar has been praised this month by Guitar & Bass Magazine. The Ibanez BTB470 bass guitar has all the professional features that musicians crave such as neck-thru construction and deep cutaways that give full fretboard access. Select woods and top-shelf electronics also contribute to the big sound and lasting sustain that have been the hallmark of Ibanez basses. The BTB470 has a mahogany body, a 5-piece maple/bubinga neck, Bartolini MK2 pickups, and active 3-band EQ for precise tonal adjustments. Ibanez BTB470 Electric Bass Guitar Features: • Solid mahogany body • Scale: 35" • Neck-thru joint • 5-piece maple/bubinga neck • Rosewood fretboard • U-neck contour • 24 medium frets • 1.73" (41mm)... more
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Gibson USA Les Paul Studio Guitar
Written by admin on December 29, 2009 – 3:42 am -Sometimes less is better. In the case of the Les Paul Studio from Gibson USA, however, a little less is breathtaking! Ever since hitting the streets in 1983, Gibson’s Les Paul Studio has been the ultimate offering of traditional Les Paul performance with a modern, no-frills attitude. Introduced as a guitar mainly for studio musicians, the Les Paul Studio has become one of the most desired – and popular – Les Pauls for its tremendous harmonic and sonic qualities. All of the essential elements of a Les Paul Standard are there, including a carved maple top, solid mahogany back and genuine Gibson humbucker pickups. What the Les Paul Studio lacks in extras, it makes up for in performance. If you don’t believe us, ask any one of the thousands... more
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Gibson hails Angus Young for promoting the SG
Written by admin on November 15, 2009 – 1:13 am -Gibson has commended AC/DC's electric guitar player Angus Young for helping to popularise the Gibson SG. According to the manufacturer, the Scottish-born rocker has inspired countless musicians to invest in an SG, his guitar of choice. Young was praised for his "incendiary" lead tone and "mammoth" rhythm sound, both of which were said to have inspired "wave after wave" of rock guitar heroes. "He has done it all on a Gibson SG Standard," Gibson remarked. "No-one wallops out the massive bone-crunching tone like Angus Young on his Gibson SG." The electric guitar manufacturer noted that Young purchased this instrument in 1970 and used it on all of AC/DC's albums and tours in subsequent years. Gibson added that the band have represented the archetypal... 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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