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Beginner Acoustic Guitar

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I have only been playing for a year and a half, and the B.C. Rich Warlock, at a fairly decent price (300 brand new) is one of the best guitars i have ever played, with action that’s low enough to make barre chords easy and 24 frets for some decent solos. if [...]

Acoustic or Classical

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For a beginner interested in playing a bit of pop and classical, which type of guitar would be easier to learn on? I am a female adult of average size.  I prefer the sound of the classical guitar but find both fingerboards large, especially on the classical.  I am sure this [...]

Tired of cheap shit, need cheap good new stuff!

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I recommend you buy used !  Check out pawnshops and music stores in your area. Find a good tech who can check it out, and a store that will let you pay for it and bring it back in 48 hours … many will do this.  I buy all of my equipment [...]

Power Chords on Acoustic Guitar

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->I guess I’ll be the contrarian here.  I think you should learn barre chords >and not waste your time on "power chords." >Here’s why: >A friend of mine learned power chords back in the 80’s.  Other than a few >leads, it’s still all he knows.  I [...]

Acoustic/Electrics as electrics?

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> I know you’re talking about a standard acoustic guitar with an invisible > pickup built in, in which case I agree . . get an electric.
Could always put on one of those magnetic pickups that goes over the soundhole…

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>I’ve seen it done, but the question is, is it [...]

guitar magazine(s) for beginners

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What magazines do you recommend for beginners interested in playing the acoustic guitar?

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I get Acoustic Guitar Magazine. It’s the best one I’ve seen so far. I’m a beginner and there always seems to be some little peice of Tab I can play with. AG is also pretty good at reviewing [...]

Frustrated at progress – any help would be great!

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hi everyone, > this is my first post to this group and I hope that someone can help > as I am getting quite annoyed with my lack of progress for the past 2 > years. > I have a lovely [...]

Good beginner's acoustic

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Tony, I started on a Seagull S6+ which is handmade in Canada. Over the past 3 or so years, I have aquired (GAS) a Guild and a Taylor, but my "Gull" still gets lots of playing time. In any case, don’t buy on name only. Have your daughter try a few [...]

Anyone own this Esteban Burswood acoustic?

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    A co-worker bought one.I wasn’t too impressed with it.For about the same money,you could get a Johnson electric/acoustic,and be able to use an amp at a later date,should you want to,and stick with it.I’ve played three or four Johnsons,and they were pretty good.You can easily find them brand new on [...]

What pedals should I have?

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> I have over 30 pedals I use depending on the mood or fun
I just have to ask…assuming this isn’t a ‘pedal’ fetish…when you were at pedal #20 what did pedal effect #21 have that made it a ‘must own’ proposition.  Are they that different?  Did you have to add another room [...]