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1. Collecting Vintage Gretsch Guitars What We Think November 05, 2009 Buying vintage Gretsch guitars are not for the average person. Gibson and Fender guitars that were made around 1970 and before are a few of the costliest vintage guitars out there today. Many people who grew up during the 50's and 60's who purchased guitars never thought that they'd be worth so much today. Plenty of the people that bought these guitars were doubtless just youngsters desiring to play in a band and they needed a guitar. If you continue to have that old Fender in storage and it is in mint condition, you've a goldmine on your hands. They have a pretty presence to them that d... (read more) Author: Erin Mathews

2. Get the Basics to the Guitar Right First October 01, 2009 Playing Basics Before you start strumming, you need to work out the most comfortable and effective playing positions for your guitar, plectrum and fingers. Sitting posture It's a good idea to sit while you practice, as you'll be more relaxed. This will result in better technique and control. Rest the lower curve of the guitar body on your leg, with the neck pointing slightly upwards. Rest your right arm against the upper rim of the guitar, so that your hand is poised over the strings. Your left hand should be able to move freely along the neck, with the thumb behind the fretboard. ... (read more) Author: Rudolf Fletcher

3. Buying A Fender Stratocaster On eBay? September 25, 2009 If you are looking for a Fender Stratocaster, eBay is probably worth a browse. Many famous guitar players favored the Strat, so why not try to get this distinguished instrument for a bargain basement price? The name Fender Stratocaster is a little bit misleading because these two words can mean many things to many guitar players. The first question you need to answer when considering buying a Fender Stratocaster on eBay is which model Strat do you need? Basically a Stratocaster has been adopted by players in the genres of rock and roll, blues, soul, funk and pop. There has even been the o... (read more) Author: Ricky Sharples

4. The Wild Streak in ESP Guitars September 09, 2009 When you're looking for a guitar that's finely built but that can withstand the abuse of hard rock, alternative and heavy metal, ESP guitars have it all. Made from the finest woods and finishes with strings and hardware that can hold up to shredding and wailing, ESP Guitars hold their own and have been successfully selling guitars since the 70s.Though most models of ESP guitars have been prided on being designed or influenced by a well-known and established artist, the manufacturer also provides guitarists with a traditional line of electrics and basses to choose from. It's hardly a wonder why... (read more) Author: Marty Bentley

5. Choosing a Bass Guitar: The Basic Tips for Novice Bassists August 20, 2009 Shopping for an musical instrument is no easy task, and it poses a bigger challenge for novices who plan to invest on their new-found love for music. This is particularly true when buying an electric bass guitar for the first time, as one should consider numerous styles and features that would best serve the genre of music played. For novices, it's recommended to buy a guitar that meets the basic requirements instead of complex model guitars. The primary consideration is the type of bass guitar to purchase. The world's most common are the Fender bass guitar types: the Precision Bass and t... (read more) Author: Dan Wright

6. The Power Of Guitar AccelerationGoals July 23, 2009 Title: The Effectiveness Of Guitar AccelerationGoals.Word Count:562Summary:{Ever get the perception that you're not progressing at your fastest and best possible rate? Have you ever felt overwhelmed? How about thinking that you're not just not really sure if you're getting better or not? If you do...you're definitely not alone!||Learning guitar can be a bit staggering at times. There are can be enough things to learn to keep anyone busy for several lifetimes. ||Keywords:|guitars instruments, guitar lesson|||Article Body:|Have you ever had the feeling that you're not advancing at your fastest r... (read more) Author: Carlton Boyd

7. Unsigned Guitarists Battle for Guitar Star Title June 29, 2009 Make A Star gives talented guitar players the chance to let their music emerge onto the worldwide Internet stage through the Guitar Star contest, and awards a $150 cash prize to the winning guitarist. The guitar is a lovely instrument with a history that goes far beyond the current rock and roll era. Long before the Rickenbacker, the Les Paul and the Fender Esquire helped shape the sound of the century, the guitar has been charming the ears of humanity for thousands of years. With so many styles of guitars and methods of playing, each guitarist brings a personal touch and style to th... (read more) Author: Ben Yater

8. Treasure Hunters Roadshow stops in Saint Paul June 02, 2009 A couple of things about antiques, they all have a story behind them and a value associated with them whether sentimental or monetary. “It’s an early Gibson guitar worth anywhere from $1,800 to $2,500,” said Tony Enright of the Treasure Hunters Roadshow. A guitar purchased for about a hundred dollars years ago, can fetch a pretty good price at the “Roadshow” in Saint Paul this week. “Oh I purchased it about 25 years ago,” recalled Pete Falkowski. He said he got a good deal back in the late ’70’s for his Fender bass guitar. He paid $150 for it through a newspaper ad, he’s been playing... (read more) Author: Treasure Hunter

9. Buying A Beginner Guitar Is Easy With a Little Help From A Musician's Mom May 11, 2009 If you’ve never bought a guitar before you may be a bit overwhelmed by all the choices, the options and the price points. Before you go shopping for your child’s first guitar, here’s some advice from a musician’s mom and music school owner on what to look for. Most guitarists have a brand preference and the two most purchased brands are Fender and Gibson. If your son or daughter has been researching guitars they are most likely looking at the Fender Strat or the Gibson Les Paul. Both are fabulous guitars but you don’t need to spend that much money to get started. I would, however, encour... (read more) Author: Stacey Marmolejo

10. Frontierinstruments.com provides musical instruments at discount prices April 30, 2009 A consumer has a choice when it comes to buying musical instruments he can either buy quality or bad ones. Most of the people are obligated to buy good ones. But this is a false assumption; the consumer must just know where to buy the quality instruments with reasonable prices. Musical instruments can be bought online as well. On Internet, people can get all kind of musical instruments such us shure , Yamaha-drums, guitars, sabian and other items at discount prices. For that Frontierinstruments (http://www.frontierinstruments.com )is born to help consumers to save a lot of time and do no... (read more) Author: Lisa Smith

11. Eric Clapton: From the Cradle to the Crossroads April 22, 2009 Few guitarists, if any, have been as influential as Eric Clapton. He started by learning the riffs of blues masters Freddie King, B.B. King, Albert King, Buddy Guy, and Robert Johnson, among others. Combining this encyclopedia of blues licks with his own original phrases, he developed a style which has become the template for blues/rock guitar playing. Eric first became known in 1963, as the lead guitarist for the Yardbirds, a virtual university of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitar players, whose graduates also include Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck. The solos on early singles "I Wish You Would... (read more) Author: Greg Bahr

12. Guitar Brands April 10, 2009 There is a very large range of guitars on the market for you, the guitar beginner to choose from, so where do you start looking, which guitar brands are the generally accepted one’s to go for? Some of the top guitar brands are in no particular order: * Epiphone Guitars * Ibanez Guitars * Fender Guitars * Dean Guitars * Jackson Guitars * Paul Reed Smith Guitars * ESP Guitars * Yamaha Guitars * Gibson Guitars For the new guitarist just starting out the advice of Play Learn Guitar would be to stick to one of these well known and respected... (read more) Author: Mark Andrews

13. How to Step Up Stereo For Your Guitar System February 20, 2009 Running in stereo gives your music a much larger and ‘wider’ sound. It makes it sound like your guitar is coming from everywhere and fills up the room. Pretty much all recorded guitar sounds are produced in stereo to give it a full “presence” in the room and a bigger sound. You can hear this in your headphones when you relax to your music. To have your guitar in stereo, here are a few tips First,make use of a stereo amplifier such as a fender Princeton chorus or another digital modeling amp where “line 6” that is designated stereo. Secondly, make use of a modern digital guitar process... (read more) Author: Matthew Kepnes

14. How To Paint A Guitar Body February 06, 2009 There are many ways to paint a guitar body, some are simple, some are multi-staged and hard to follow. I'm going to try to keep this tutorial simple and hopefully you will be able to paint your guitar body without wanting to kill me. The truth is you should not expect your first guitar painting job to be any good. You might have to do it a few times before you get to the stage where you have the confidence to paint the body of a guitar you really treasure. You can buy aerosol cans of paint for car bodies that will do the job on your guitar or you can buy guitar paint in cans that wil... (read more) Author: Ricky Sharples

15. Jimi Hendrix's Guitar January 26, 2009 The influence of Jimi Hendrix as a guitar player is undeniable. He lived in an age populated by guitar legends and became a legend among them. Did Jimi Hendrix's guitar have any special part in the making of the legend or would Jimi have made his mark with the aid of any old guitar? For those who are interested in reproducing Jimi Hendrix's unique guitar sound, here are some facts about the instruments and equipment behind the guitar sound that shook the world like a wet kitten. The fact is there was nothing particularly special about the Jimi Hendrix guitar set-up. Jimi Hendrix was left-... (read more) Author: Ricky Sharples

16. Designing your Bass Guitars and Amplifiers December 09, 2008 During the 1950’s, an employee of George Fullerton started a mass production of the electric bass guitar. This brilliant music lover was Leo Fender. Because of his efforts, many other guitar manufacturers followed his lead and the started the era of bass playing. Today’s musicians know the importance of bass in every music genre. There is a certain way of playing, a different style of plucking required for every music genre. However it is played, the essence of bass is alive, and it thrums in a deep and low rhythm giving music a full favor. Without a bass guitar playing, music seems a li... (read more) Author: mitch edwards

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