Chime in acoustic guitar players!
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Ya, I know what your saying, but the solid wood part is very important to sound. You can always add an electric pickup and 1/4" jack later for $100-300 later. And, they are a LOT better sound and quality than the electric components that come on the more affordable acoustic/electric guitars.
Great looking guitar there!
Great looking guitar there!
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Jamming at work, awesome! Gibson acoustics are very mid range punchy. I think it's funny how everyone likes something a little different to fit there taste. Even in the same brands, and down to the strings.
My favorite strings for this guitar are the Elixir med. nanoweb phosphor bronze.
My favorite strings for this guitar are the Elixir med. nanoweb phosphor bronze.
That being said, you probably won't easily go find one, so I say Martin is the best made today. LOVE my Gibson electrics and the acoustics that I have, though.
I use Dean Markley Blue Steel strings electric, and D'Addario acoustic. Used to use the D'addario electrics, too. Tried the Elixirs, but the web coating made them too smooth for my tastes. My amps are Ampeg, Marshall for electrics and Mesa/Boogie acoustic.
I do read music and tab, but mostly figure out by ear what I am playing.
- Andy
Did you guys see where the Gibson factories in Memphis and Nashville were raided? It has been reported that they were using rare/protected woods in the production of guitars.
I'm not saying they should start producing every single guitar from rosewood or the like, but I think that wood types that carry distinct tunes or great acoustics should be used in production. After all, how long would a shoebox guitar made of plywood last, compared to a finely produced maple guitar, with it's own pitch and tone?
Music is something to be passed down and cherished, as are the instruments with which music is made. Ok, off my soapbox
I'm not saying they should start producing every single guitar from rosewood or the like, but I think that wood types that carry distinct tunes or great acoustics should be used in production. After all, how long would a shoebox guitar made of plywood last, compared to a finely produced maple guitar, with it's own pitch and tone?
Music is something to be passed down and cherished, as are the instruments with which music is made. Ok, off my soapbox
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I didn't hear about that. Crazy. I toured that factory once. We had a show at a small venue in Memphis on our anniversary weekend. The wife and I went up the day before and played tourist. Neat factory, that's for sure!
Wow, that just happened, too. Here's a link to a story about it.
http://www.tennessean.com/article/20...ut-lips-zipped
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http://www.tennessean.com/article/20...ut-lips-zipped
- Andy
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OK - for all you guitar players. I played bass in garage bands in the 60's - 70's. Now at age 58 I've got a hankering to learn 6-string. (Still have two basses but haven't played for real in a long, long time.) Am I crazy?
And what's a good, moderate budget, beginner to learn on? I've got a Brooks & Dunn autographed Epiphone but don't really want to play it, just display it.
And what's a good, moderate budget, beginner to learn on? I've got a Brooks & Dunn autographed Epiphone but don't really want to play it, just display it.
Hey Lariat,
I just saw your sig--I watched a 3D program on DirectTV the other night on hot air baloons. Very interesting, and I bet it is a very unique experience. My fear of extreme heights might hold me back, but I hope to go up in one, one day.
I just saw your sig--I watched a 3D program on DirectTV the other night on hot air baloons. Very interesting, and I bet it is a very unique experience. My fear of extreme heights might hold me back, but I hope to go up in one, one day.
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OK - for all you guitar players. I played bass in garage bands in the 60's - 70's. Now at age 58 I've got a hankering to learn 6-string. (Still have two basses but haven't played for real in a long, long time.) Am I crazy?
And what's a good, moderate budget, beginner to learn on? I've got a Brooks & Dunn autographed Epiphone but don't really want to play it, just display it.
And what's a good, moderate budget, beginner to learn on? I've got a Brooks & Dunn autographed Epiphone but don't really want to play it, just display it.
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At 45 I picked up a guitar for the first time since I was maybe 8.
it is not expensive one just an epiphone but I now have two electrics too. A Samick I got at an auction for $50 with amp and one my missues got me for Christmas this year in a nice Pickmelt. I still play like crap but figure it's only my ears that are getting to hear it.
it is not expensive one just an epiphone but I now have two electrics too. A Samick I got at an auction for $50 with amp and one my missues got me for Christmas this year in a nice Pickmelt. I still play like crap but figure it's only my ears that are getting to hear it.