Acoustic Guitar Strings Guide
Acoustic Guitar Buying Guide……………?
I want to purchase a Guitar and I am a beginner. So, Which type of Acoustic Guitar should I purchase…and with how many strings…may can i buy electric Acoustic Guitar….Give me a good advice plssssssssssssssss..
There are many different guitars, of course. Most people want to start out with a six string, steel strings if you’re playing rock, country, or blues, nylon if you’re thinking of classical.
I would watch out for off-brands… you can pay under $100 for a new guitar from a questionable company, but you may find you outgrow it quickly. I started with a Martin D15, and it’s still great, years later (that’s not my only guitar, but it’s still my main one). Martin’s very good; you might also look at Taylor, Ovation, Takamine, Yamaha, Ibanez, Epiphone or Fender (though the last two are better known for electrics). Handle some of these, learn to spot what’s quality and what isn’t. I wouldn’t rule out a well made unknown brand, but then again, I’ve been playing long enough to have a clue about such things.
If you have a local guitar resource (teacher, experienced friend), bring them with you if possible when you go guitar shopping. Seek advice if you think you found a good deal on eBay or Craigslist.. you can find good deals there, but also drek. At least locally, you have the option of returning it.
You can look for an acoustic-electric, sure.. you can also have an acoustic fitted with a pickup system. Take a careful look, though.. some acoustic electrics are basically just acoustics with a pickup system, others are lighter and thinner, intended primarily for amplified use. An acoustic-electric though an amp sounds like an acoustic, of course… and you ideally use a neutral amp with, not the sort with a bit of “character” you’d use to make your electric crunchier.
Don’t cheap out. You should try to play every day (I hear my Martin calling me now, in fact), and if there’s a problem with your guitar, that’s just one more thing driving you away. Well treated guitars hold value pretty well, so there’s not a huge win in the “well, what if you don’t play it” argument.. and also, this isn’t something to enter with an exit strategy. You’re going to be successful, and so buying a guitar that’s going to carry you at least past you “beginner” stage is critical to ever getting past that beginner stage.
Handle them. Try out several, see what feels better. Make sure the neck’s not too thick/wide for your hands (if you know the “D” chord, xx0323, try to wrap your thumb around to the low-E string, thus forming a D/F#… if you can’t reach, the neck is too large). Listen for a good sound.. if you’re just strating out, get someone else to play it for you (your sound on the same guitar gets better with practice, of course).
I just bought a Daisy Rock “Pixie” for my daughter’s birthday next month… probably a bit too pink for you, but at $200, that’s about as low as I’d go for a beginner’s guitar, and you can certainly pay more.. that’s new of course.
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Acoustic Guitar Owner’s Manual $17.99 A complete guide to care and maintenance for everyone who owns an acoustic guitar, with chapters by today’s leading guitar makers, designers, and repairers. Written in plain language that every player can understand, the Owner’s Manual helps every guitarist maintain the playability and market value of his or her instruments. Features descriptions of how the parts work together, hands-on advice about changing strings and adjusting the setup, and easy-to-understand explanations of the most common types of repair work. Complete with descriptive photos, diagrams and illustrations. |
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Appalachian APG-1 Pickin Pac Full Size Acoustic Guitar Pack $174.82 The APG-1 Appalachian Guitar Pickin Pac is a full-size, professional-quality guitar made with all the right features and proportions combined to makes the learning process easy and fun! Add to that a host of great accessories like a durable padded gig bag, an adjustable strap, a pitch pipe, picks, genuine USA made GHS strings, and an award winning instructional DVD by Homespun Tapes . This Full Size Acoustic Guitar has a Spruce Top, Mahogany Neck, Back and Sides and a Rosewood FingerboardTraditional 41 full-size and professional featured dreadnaught guitar, Spruce top with vintage aged toner for that classic lookMahogany neck, back and sides Rosewood fingerboard with nickel-silver frets Accurate sealed-gear tunersQuality strings and an easy-to-learn instructional DVDA durable black nylon gig bag for added instrument protectionAn adjustable strap, picks, pitch pipe and handy reference guide |
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Blitz String Care Cloth $3.99 Specially treated String Care cleaning cloth removes dirt and tarnish with little effort. String Care can be used on all metal strings for both acoustic and electric instruments. It leaves a fine protective shield on strings. Easy to use! Wipe strings gently with the String Care cleaning cloth. The yellow cloth will darken with use, but will continue to be an effective cleaner. Polish with the gray cloth, leaving as much of the protective shield as is desired to make the strings slick. Not for lacquered surfaces. Use only for metal strings. 100% cotton flannel cloth. Non-toxic. Environmentally responsible. Not tested on animals. Contains one (1) specially treated cloth (approximately 8 x 10 ) and one (1) buffing cloth. Special Note: It is this cloth that is recommended by the well known guitar repairman Dan Erlewine, in The Guitar Player Repair Guide , a best-seller in the field of guitar repair. |
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Don’t Fret Note Map(TM) – Revolutionary Guitar Finger Positioning Guide & Book $12.95 This innovative new product created by 11-year-old Nicholas Ravagni and featured on ABC’s World News Tonight makes it easier to learn to play electric or acoustic guitar! Whether you’re a beginner just starting out or an experienced player who wants to learn to read music, it will give you the tools you need to learn to locate notes on your guitar. The Don’t Fret Note Map is made of cling vinyl no fasteners or glues required and is easy to install. Simply peel the note map off the backing paper and guide one edge between the strings and fretboard, positioning the fret holes in the vinyl over the corresponding frets on the instrument and stretching the device tight across the fretboard as you position the notes under the proper strings. Press one side against the back of the neck, then fold the other side smoothly over the first, and you’re ready to play! The note map does not affect tone or playability, and is removable after each use! Shows note names and locations across the fretboard over all 12 frets Unique color-coded method makes music reading easy Accurately accelerates finger memory Includes music instruction and three simple songs to play No previous musical experience needed! The three songs to play are: Amazing Grace * Ode To Joy * Scarborough Fair. |
January 13, 2012 2:33 am 
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