What are some good acoustic guitar songs to play?

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Nazario L

Hi plz can you guys recommend some good acoustic songs. I am a intermediate player.
Here are some examples of what i play...

Dust in the wind
Welcome Home: koheed and combria
Everlong: Fool Fighters
Stairway to heaven
Smells like teen spirit : Nirvana
Nothing else matters: Metallica
Feels good ink: gorillaz
Crazy Traub
Ect.

I do prefer to play rock songs, thank you

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Iris-Goo Goo Dolls, but its a bitch cus the tuning is weird but still a fun one to play
Daughter-Pearl Jam, also a bitch cus of weird tuning but also very fun to play
Trains-Porcupine Tree
Swing Life Away-Rise Against its supposed to be played tuned down half a step but it sounds better in standard in my oppinion

What are some inspiring rocks songs for a learning acoustic guitar player?

Todd

I have started taking acoustic guitar lessons with a friend and would like to hear your opinion on songs to listen to for inspiration, and to become more familiar with the general style. I have pretty wide ranged tastes in music, but I am aiming for classical to modern rock.

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Songs I learned while learning Guitar:

Hold my Hand - Hootie and the blowfish
(I'm the one who wants to) Be with you - Mr Big
Tears in heaven - Clapton
Lightning Crashes - Live
Breakfast at Tiffany's - ???
Wicked Game - Chris Isaac
Low - Cracker
Wounded hand - Stone Temple Pilots
Black - Pearl Jam


A lot of old U2 and REM stuff is very easy. U2 tends to ride a chord progression through the whole song, REM creatively uses secondary dominants and major minors.

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Is the Yamaha F335 Acoustic Guitar a good beginner guitar?

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boneschamp

If not, which brand acoustic guitar is best for a beginner?

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It's your basic plywood top acoustic - better than most. For a little more money you can get a SOLID wood top guitar that you'll have for 50 years. The Washburn D10S is $260 with a hard case at musiciansfriend.com and other places. The Yamaha FG700S is $200 (no case). Look for an "S" in the model number.

What acoustic guitar brand should i get for a beginner and price range?

Missinthec

i was thinking an acoustic guitar, maybe black.
would yamaha be a good brand for beginners?
i don't know much about guitars, and what price range should it be in? i heard that you shouldn't get one too cheap. so im not sure.
Thanks for helping!

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I could name you brands of guitars I've heard, and brands I've played, and brands I like, but it wouldn't make a difference. Instead of telling you which brand is king, here are some tips:

Honestly, my best advice is to go to your guitar shop and look at the brands. You can go online to get one, but it's a hit or miss when talking about how you'll like the sound and the feel.

Type: If you're a beginner, I would go for a nylon string guitar, as a nylon string guitar is easier on your fingers. The first guitar I played was on a Yamaha classical guitar, so I think Yamaha's are great. But I wouldn't say only get the Yamaha, because there might be a better guitar you find there.

Price range: Below $500. I wouldn't say you need a minimum, as long as you don't get the "Learn guitar in whatever kit" with the cheap ass acoustic the size of a breadbox at Barnes & Noble, but probably not under $100 (unless it seems legit. If you can't tell, probably don't get it).

Size: Find a guitar that you like at the shop, based on the size and feel. In classical guitars there isn't much of the size issue (they're pretty much all the same size), but if you get a steel string, there will be a great variety of sizes. Concert size, dreadnought, curved back, jumbo, etc... Size is just a couple of numbers and dimensions. What matters is how it feels for you to play it. If it's too big or small, the size will get in the way of learning the guitar. So the best thing to do is not worry about the brand name and experiment with different sizes.

Sound: You don't want it to sound terrible, but it doesn't matter as much as the feel. It's great to have a nice sounding guitar, but it's not going to make a difference. A guitarist might sound better on a new Alvarez than a half a century's old Yamaha, but a great and experienced guitarist playing an old, rickety guitar will always sound better than a beginner with an expensive and exquisite sounding Martin or Taylor.

Pawn Shops: Is there one in your area? Go! They'll almost always have guitars in store, so check it out. When dealing with pawn shop guitars it's almost always necessary to have an expert, or anyone who knows about guitars with you, so ask your guitar teacher to go shopping. If your pawn shop is a nicer one, some or all of the guitars might be new. Sometimes, guitar manufacturers will sell new models to pawn shops, just because there is a blemish in the wood, or a weird pattern. The pawned ones are very cheep, but the "outlet" models will still be cheep. I got a new Michael Kelly from a pawnshop for $150, and it's been great for five years so far.

IF YOU DON'T KNOW A GUITAR EXPERT, but still want to go to a pawnshop, look out for a couple of things.
1) Play the strings: Go up each string, and play them at each fret (not long), just to make sure there is no buzzing. If you're not sure what this means, or you're having trouble with this, ask the pawn shop guy to do it. They all pretty much have basic guitar knowledge, if they aren't experts.
2) Sight for problems: From the base of the guitar, look up across the fret board. If you, see a strange bend back, or if any frets look out of place, or crooked, not good. Again, ask the pawnshop guy.
3) STAY AWAY FROM CRACKS: It might mean that the guitar is cheap as dirt, but with use, the crack will spread, and your precious little antique of a guitar will crack in two, with damage beyond repair in a guitar shop.

Thats pretty much it. I hope that you can use this advice and get yourself a great guitar.

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How do I know what is a good acoustic guitar to purchase?

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Yes

I consider myself an intermediate-advanced guitar player. I'm looking for a mellow, r&b/acoustic sounding acoustic guitar. How do I find a guitar that is like this?

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i would go online and check it out. i like gibson, dixon, or washburn

Where can i get good guitars cheaper?

NIROJAN

I am an intermediate guitar player and love electro acoustic guitars such as the Takamine EG450, the Yamaha FX370c and the Takamine EG340SC, however these guitars i find to be a bit pricey. Does anyone know any places to find these brilliant guitar (electro acoustic) but a bit cheaper? preferably near the UK.

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Pawn shops are and can be a good place to look. If you find something that you're interested in, find out the price, then make an offer that's about twenty percent below what they are asking. If they want to turn it over quick they'll either sell it at that price, or come back with a lower price. Then counter their new price, and hopefully they will come down, so you can get it lower price. If they won't budge on the price then head for the door. Pawn shops generally take in items at about fourty to sixty percent of what the actual value is. So you might be able to bargain them down some, get what you want at a better price than what you would pay, to buy it used from an instrument shop.

Be firm though when making the offer and frown a bit, if they come back with no change, and then critique the guitar about various things. If you have a friend that plays and knows something about guitars get them to come along to look it over and tell you what the condition is in their opinion. Most pawnshops when something comes off of pawn want to turn the item over as quickly as possible, so as to reduce the overhead, for the time they have to keep it and their money tied up.

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Is the distortion button for electro acoustic guitars on the guitar itself or the amp?

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Hi there x

I was just wondering whether the distortion button for electro acoustic guitars were actually on the guitar or the amp?

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To my knowledge the pre-amps that come on most acoustic guitars would not have distortion. Stick to stomp boxes, or amps for your distortion.

What is the device called that is used to plug a regular acoustic guitar into an amplifier?

Nick

Hey, i've noticed a few of my favorite musicians that play acoustic guitar live are able to amplify their REGULAR acoustic guitars by plugging a little device into the amp. The little device slides under the strings over the tone hole on the body of the guitar
what is it called??????

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It's called a "pickup"

It's the same idea as an electric guitar, except for acoustic guitars. They are not very expensive, but depending on what kind you get you may want to pay someone to install it.

Here's a site, or you can just google "acoustic guitar pickups"

http://www.fishman.com/products/acoustic-guitar-pickups.asp

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What is the recommended book to learn acoustic guitar for beginners?

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JamDon

i want to learn acoustic guitar within short time :-) , i'm looking for book so i can start with, i need to know how to read notes and practices on it, so what is the recommended book to learn acoustic guitar for beginners?

Thanks

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you should try Esteban's guitar course for beginners. it is really good and it has dvd's to follow along. you could click on the link below to see it.

Can you people suggest some good ACOUSTIC guitars for beginners?

Akshaya

I am a beginner in guitar and i have to buy one. Can you guys suggest some good acoustic guitars for beginners?

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well there are a lot of options, don't get anything that doesn't have fret markers, i know a lot of no name guitars will be free of fret markers, my first was like this and it was a b**** to figure where my frets were. take note of size (this is scale, or distance from the nut to the bridge, body size is also important and should be taken into consideration if the beginner is young). I would recommend squier, alvarez, ibanez, and ovation if you can find a decent one for cheap. squier guitars are cheap and last pretty long, but they may not sound as good as the others. ibanez guitars are more expensive but the sound they put out is well worth the money (provided the person learning will stick with it). ovation guitars are just wonderful but i have heard from some guitar center employees (cant always trust them) that ovation guitars do not last very long, and I have plenty of friends whose ovation guitars died or lost their outlet jack inside the guitar, so make sure to tighten it now and then if you can. the real benefit to the ovation guitars is the composite back, this is far more comfortable than your usual wood guitar body and makes little difference in sound. alvarez guitars are a pretty good medium, they sound gorgeous, they are relatively cheap, and if you go acoustic-electric the electronics are very good. acoustic electric guitars are really only a good idea if a) the price difference is $50 and under, b) this beginner WILL stick with it and plans on performing at some point, or c) it just sounded too darn good through an amp.

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What is the highest quality guitar brand?

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SillySarah

What is the highest quality guitar brand? I am not talking about the most popular or the best cheap guitars. I want to know which brand of guitar uses the best materials available and makes very high quality products consistently. I don't care about the price, but what brand produces the highest quality guitars?

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Hello there,

While you may think that is a simple question, it is not simple to answer. The type of guitar makes a difference. Some companies make great acoustic guitars, but do not make electric guitars (or make rather common ones). Some companies specialize in high quality custom built classic or flamengo guitars but do not make any regular acoustic or electric guitars. Also are you talking about general production guitars or custom built guitars. Custom builts are going to be higher quality materials and hand crafted. General production guitars are mass produced so they cannot have comparable hand crafting.

All major brands have a custom shop which produce guitars similar to their standard production models but with the highest quality wood and parts and are hand crafted. Gibson, Fender, and Ibanez all have custom shops that make guitars far superior to their standard production models. Frankly there will be little if any difference in quality between major brands custom shop built guitars. All are the highest quality. Now there are small-ish custom builders who may make higher quality guiitars. But they may only build a handful in a year. So it is hard to compare them to the major brands custom shops.

When it comes to standard production guitars, Fender American, Gibson and high end Ibanez are as good as any.

One additional problem in making broad comparisions is that each company makes its own line of guitars. So the materials used are not exactly the same. That makes a comparision of the quality of the wood impossible. Gibson uses mahogany for bodies and necks. Fender uses alder or swamp ash for bodies and maple for necks. Ibanez uses basswood for bodies and maple for necks. So you cannot say Gibson's mahogany is higher quality than Fender's, because Fender does not use mahogany. You cannot say Fender uses higher quality swamp ash than Gibson because Gibson does not use swamp ash. Same with hardware. Both Gibson and Fender use CTS pots.

So unless you have a specific type of guitar you want compared across the brands, you cannot really compare the brands.

Later,

Is the Taylor 814ce guitar for beginners or intermediate players?

Kiptar

This is the only guitar I have and bought for $2700, how can I know if it is high quality or cheap quality?

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Oh, that's definitely not a beginner or intermediate guitar, it's a very high quality guitar and many advanced players (myself included) wouldn't mind having one. You're very fortunate to be able to afford to learn on a guitar like that. I've been playing guitar for 40 years and play in church every Sunday and only wish I had that nice of a guitar.
You can tell the quality of a guitar by the materials it's made of. That guitar is made of quality tone woods and top of the line materials. The Taylor Expression System electronics are excellent and produce a very acoustic like signal through an amplifier or PA. Knowing brands is also key and Taylor is a very respected brand of guitars. You have a very nice and high quality guitar.

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What kind of acoustic guitar should i buy?

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i am 13 years old and i want to start playing th acoustic guitar. does anyone know where i can buy a good quality guitar for cheap?

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I suggest you buy used from a store like Guitar Center. You can readily get good quality used guitars for half the price. You have to know what to look for, so take someone along who plays and owns guitars. Their ears and eyes will help guide you. Otherwise the guitar store sales guys can feed you a line. Check out the site below.

What is the cheapest price that I can get an American made acoustic guitar for?

Camaro322

I'm looking for an American made acoustic guitar to replace the basic starter-kit model that I have right now, so anything would be an improvement. New or used doesn't matter to me, so long as it's playable. The same can be said for brand, as I have no preference. Any information (model, manufacture year, etc.) would be helpful. I've been looking all over the internet, but information is really scattered. Thank you in advance!

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I don't have the answer you want but, when buying an acoustic the amount of money = quality with sound and the way its built. When buying an acoustic you definitely get what you pay for. I've had cheap acoustics to play around with the warp in a year even with controlled humidity. The good ones, haven't warped and still sound the same as when i bought it. My advice to you would be, save up till memorial day, and go to guitar center (really big sale day), and pick yourself out a guitar that you find suits you best.

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Who is the easiest person on youtube to learn beginner guitar from (for an impatient preteen)?

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Jen

My son is 12 and wants to learn guitar but gets frustrated so easily and hasn't learned the first chord yet. Many Thanks!

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Hello there,

You did not mention the style of music your son is learning (trying to learn). Here is a link to a series of video lessons on Youtube. This guy is a great teacher. He has a series of 12 lessons there and covers the basics very well and is entertaining (at least to kids). He uses an electric, but much of the material will translate to an acoustic.

A couple years ago, my nephews and nieces decided to learn. All live too far away for me to teach them. I gave them guitars for Christmas. Then searched the internet for a good set of lessons. I liked this guy the best of those I reviewed. He is a bit of a clown and sort of strange looking (at least to a 60 year old guy). But he comes across well for kids and teens. Take a look at his videos and see if you think your son could benefit from him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxhxIV0I5T8&feature=related

Later,

Is it hard to teach yourself how to play the guitar?

gvreptiles

Is it hard to teach yourself how to play the guitar?

What are some good guitars and guitar brands?

What are some good guitar music books for beginners?

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I taught myself (pretty much; I did learn some from a friend, and I also took a beginner's course at the local community college, although the class was really below my level at the time, so it didn't do alot of good other than to force me to practice). It's pretty hard, but the more you learn, the easier it is to learn how to do more and more stuff. Anyway, the book that helped me the most as a total beginner was Guitar For Dummies. I'm not kidding. It really helped alot. I'd say lessons aren't really a necessity, although I'm sure you will learn faster if you get them.

As for "good" guitars, it depends what you're looking for. Acoustic? Electric? How much do you want to spend? In general, good brands for acoustics would be Martin and Taylor, although they're generally quite expensive. Good electrics would be Fender and Gibson. But there are lots of cheaper guitars that are great too. I'd recommend Blueridge for a cheap, yet good, acoustic, if you can find a shop that deals them. I have a BR 63 and it's nice. It was about $450. You could also try a Martin X series (Google them; they're cheaper than a normal Martin, but sound great. I have one).

For a beginner electric, try a MIM (made in Mexico) Fender Stratocaster or Telecaster. A Squier (made by Fender) is also a good choice, and cheaper, although I'd recommend getting one of their "standard" series rather than an Affinity series.

The best advice is to take someone to the shop with you who already plays.

ETA: Oh yeah, and whatever you buy...GET THE SHOP TO DO A SETUP, especially if you're buying a cheapo guitar! Many places will do it for free if you buy the guitar there. Otherwise, it might cost $25-$40. But it's worth it, because the guitar will be easier to play.

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What are some contemporary popular songs that sound good on acoustic guitar?

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need2know

Just curious because I play guitar and people always say "PLAY SOMETHING" but I don't know many songs on acoustic guitar. Im looking for songs like Wonderwall by Oasis, its reletivley new and popular and is acoustic. Any other suggestions? im not looking for songs like stairway to heaven and sweet home alabama i want newer rock

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The acoustic version to Say Goodnight by Bullet for My Valentine is amazing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKRp8v8Us-M ).

There's also A Modern Myth by 30 Seconds to Mars, that's acoustic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvlT-kmiN30 ),

I love playing the beginning of M.I.A. by Avenged Sevenfold because it's pretty simple and sounds good on acoustic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgA8LvKwC84 ),

and there's Your Guardian Angel by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus too (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2RO6v4_abA )...

You don't have to play songs that are originally acoustic on an acoustic guitar too. Mix it up a little. Some of the best acoustic songs I've heard weren't even acoustic to start out with.

Acoustic songs to play about wanting to get back together with someone?

Myke Hawke

Me and my girlfriend broke up a little while ago, mostly because I was being annoying and sorta immature. I really didn't want to, and she didn't either, we just didn't want the situation to get worse. So now a choir concert is coming up, and i wanted to play her a song about how I feel, that I miss her terribly. Does anybody know some good acoustic guitar songs I could play for her?

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Seize The Day by Avenged Sevenfold is a really good song. and it has an amazing solo that's not too difficult.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wheJrsRiuCM

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if i start out playing acoustic guitar and then switch to electic will it be harder for me to play?

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atomic_flo

cause im going to learn to play guitar and electric guitars are EXPENCIVE so im thinking about starting out on a cheap acoustic till i have enough cash for electric

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So far, good answers; yes, most people start on acoustic. Yes, a cheap acoustic may very well be a piece of junk that won't last and will be hard to play.

So let me take this a bit further for you--everything a beginner should think about--

1) Instrument: go to a very good music store--a Sam Ash, Guitar Center, or the big local shop that sells orchestral and band instruments. These stores don't sell junk. Try out as many guitars as you can in your price range (or slightly above). Try them out for feel--even if you don't play yet, you can put the neck in your left hand and see if the fingers feel good pressing on all strings, you can strum right the right hand and see how the arm likes being draped over that body.

Once you have several that feel good, have a sales clerk or a friend play the same tunes on each while you turn your back. This blind listening test is the best way to judge the sound.

Now, since you're on a budget, the next step is to wait for one of your preferred models to go on discount--or to find one online at ebay (only get one that comes with warranty), http://www.musiciansfriend.com or maybe even http://www.shopgoodwill.com but if it's goodwill, you'll need maybe another $100 in reserve in case you need to take it to a repair shop (try one of those music stores listed above) for adjustments.

2) Find a teacher. As a beginner, you'll make lots of mistakes, and you won't catch all of them. If you don't get the right fundamentals at first, you risk long-term not being able to play up to your potential, and maybe even getting nerve and joint repetitive motion injuries.

Cheapest teachers are found by putting a note on a bulleting board at the music department of a local college and landing a guitar major. Second choice would be to try one of the music stores listed above.

After about a dozen lessons, your fundamentals will be sound; then you can drop lessons and self-educate. Try getting books, cds, dvds, etc. from ebay--you'll save money.

3) Plan to practice for not more than ten minutes at a time, several times a day, at first. This yields fastest progress. Second week, extend the time up to 12 minutes--and keep going up a couple of minutes a week, eventually dropping back to 4 then 3 then 2 practices, until you've built the stamina and knowledge to benefit from a one-hour practice (or longer) daily.

How much could I get for a used LIKE NEW Fender Left Handed Squire Electric Guitar?

Kelsey

Barely used
would like to trade in for an acoustic.
Any professional opinions on what I could get for this?

20th Anniversary Edition
Wooden, black and white

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A Jap Squier will go for decent money these days (The JV ones, that is)

The Classic Vibe series are pretty good and can be got for 250 beer tokens so has pretty much knocked the bottom out of the cheaper ones at resale.

The Korean, Chinese and Malaysian(?) won't go for much to be honest. You'd be lucky to get about £80. Being a left handed one also limits your buying "arena" - by the way I'm not having a go at lefties, I'm able to play both ways around. By the way, those far eastern ones aren't as bad as some guitar snobs make out - like any instrument you sometimes get a good 'un and sometimes you get a dog.

I'd keep the Squier for what you will get for it and turn it into a slide guitar or stick it in an open G or D tuning which can be great fun.


I'll stand corrected if anyone can suggest a better price but, as I said, I'd keep it rather than give it away for peanuts. For acoustics you could do a lot worse than check out Yamaha. With them you get a lot for your money in my opinion.

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Do cheap acoustic guitars sound worse?

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Q. I want to buy a cheap acoustic guitar so I can teach myself how to play, but I'm not sure if there will be a sound difference if I buy a $60 guitar instead of a $200 one. If there is, whats a good brand that will sound good, and be cheap?

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A $200 guitar is still entry level and won't sound as good as a better instrument, although some are much better than others. In that price range you expect a guitar to be solidly built, comfortable to play, and to sound reasonably decent, not great. A $60 one won't even meet minimal standards of functionality, durability, or playability - don't even bother worrying about the sound. It's a complete waste of money.

Expect to spend at least $100 and preferably $150-300 for a guitar good enough to learn to play on. You should only buy from a music store, not from Ebay, Walmart, Best Buy, or similar sources of junk guitars.

Where can I buy a cheap acoustic guitar?

EDEN P

I'm trying to find a cheap acoustic guitar around 100-200 dollars, thats good quality and will last me a long time, until I can afford to buy a another better one.
Its for a beginner

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Cheap guitars can be found anywhere. Finding an inexpensively-priced instrument of good quality is much more difficult.

Start visiting guitar websites to research good instruments in your price range then you will have a nice starting point to find a guitar that will suit your needs. Talk with other guitar players and ask their advice also. Most will have their favorite brand but you can learn much from their experiences with first guitars.
"Cheap" guitars are more difficult to play and don't hold their tune. These problems may sour your enthusiasm for learning to play.

I paid less than $200 for a lightly used Washburn D-12 acoustic/electric at Music-Go-Round. This is a nice entry level instrument and is a good player.

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What is the difference between acoustic and electric acoustic guitar?

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???

it sounds like a stupid question, but i'm starting in like a week, acoustic guitar, but the teacher said i just need an acoustic guitar. nothing specific. i know NOTHING about guitars. so help please!!! and what are some good acoustic guitars for a beginer?? and whats the 6 string and 12 string difference beside the number of strings? i know i asked a lot of questions but i really have no idea. help!

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Alright, I really want to help you in your musical life. Whatever you do, do NOT get a 12, 7, or 8 string guitar, that's not even for advanced players, that's for people who want a whole new instrument. Only get a 6 string guitar. There are three types of 6 string guitars: acoustic, acoustic-electric, electric, hollow electric, semi-hollow electric. Don't even think of the hollows or electrics yet, only stick to acoustic for now. I highly recommend that you start with a full sized dreadnought acoustic-electric, with steel strings and a cutaway; and not nylon strings. An acoustic guitar is a 6 string guitar without any electronics at all, just a traditional steel string guitar. An acoustic-electric guitar is basically an acoustic guitar with the capabilities of connecting it to an amplifier or XLR inputs (You don't need to worry about the XLR inputs, you'll learn about it later.), and it also has a three-band EQ (EQ=equalizer, which includes bass, middle or mid, and treble and sometimes a phase button which sharpens your sound, all these redefine the sound of your guitar while it's connected to an amplifier. Now some also come with built in tuners with display lights to tune it which'll come in handy more times than you breathe because everytime you pick up your guitar, you'll need to tune it. If you combine all these features, you have a preamp and pickup. A preamp is all these gadgets combined basically. A pickup is something to give your guitar the power to connect to an amp.).

I know it's a lot to read, but I really want to help guitarists acheive their musical goals. These are all available at Guitar Center, but you can find them at other places too.

If you have the money for expensive guitars, here are some I recommend: Fender CD140SCE NAT acoustic-electric guitar $300 (Which I recommend the most out of EVERYTHING because I have experience with it, and has all of the features stated above, and I have experience with it, so I know what it's like, and best of all it's beginner friendly and great for all levels of guitarists. It's the best guitar for the lowest price.), Ovation CC24 NAT acoustic-electric guitar $350 (Which I recommend second, out of EVERYTHING because it has all of the features stated above, and more.), or the Ibanez AEG10E.

Now if you're on a really tight budget (since acoustic-electrics are usually $100 more just because it has some sort of electronics on it), you'd probably stick to acoustics only. I recommend the Ibanez IJV50 acoustic jampack $100 (which comes with the acoustic guitar, strap, gig case/bag, extra picks, extra strings, chromatic tuner, chord chart to help you learn, and other extra accessories. I think for a hundred bucks, that's the best deal you can get, knowing that it's a quality guitar.), or the Ibanez IJAE5 jumpstart acoustic-electric $200 (which comes with all of the jampack accessories, including wires and an amplifier, which for two hundred bucks is a real deal. The only problem is that at Guitar Center they either are out of stock or they don't sell it anymore, so if they don't have it, try somewhere else.) I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that all of your guitars have cutaways, which you'll see on guitars that on the right side of the body of the guitar, it has a small cut to reach higher notes. I really hope I helped you.

What is the strip that lays over the sound hole of a acoustic guitar?

ChemE-Kaun

I watch some videos and some acoustic guitars have a thin strip of wood (i imagine) that lays across the sound hole. What is it called and what does it do?

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I think what you're seeing is a sound pickup to plug the guitar into an amp. They make these to retrofit to acoustic guitars so they can plug them in and get a better, more consistent sound than they could get by just putting a microphone in front of the guitar.

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What kind of electric guitar should I get?

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Jordannn

I've been playing for around two years but only on the acoustic. I like to finger pick a lot but I also play strumming songs too. I don't play much heavy rock but I do like to play rock on occasion. My budget is probably about 700 dollars. I just want one that is for general use but I still want a decent guitar and not some low budget one.

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This would be my first choice. Hard to find an American made guitar in that price range. For $799 you can get a Gibson Les Paul Studio which is another good option. Both the Highway One Strat and LP Studio are American made.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/fender-highway-one-stratocaster-electric-guitar

What steps should I take to start learning how to play the guitar?

allofthena

I'm not going to have a teacher available to learn how to play the guitar. Will that really affect how I learn how to play? I plan on devoting a good deal of time every day towards playing. I want to start with an electric guitar, not an acoustic, and would appreciate suggestions as to what brand and model of guitar are good starters, and also what kind of amp and any other accessories I may need. I have around a 700 dollar budget. Thank you in advance.

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Each question in order:

1. Yes, not having a teacher will affect how you learn to play. Having a teacher at the outset--at least for a couple of lessons--is crucial. Only a good teacher can look at how you're holding the instrument, how you're fretting, and how you're plucking, and make corrections if needed.

The proper physical technique is essential. If you don't get it, it will slow you down horribly--not at first when you're slow anyway, but later on when you want to learn how to shred. In some cases, wrong physical technique will cause carpal tunnel or other joint/muscle maladies that will slow you down even worse.

And if you didn't know already, it's easier to learn something right the first time than it is to learn it wrong, then fight to un-learn it, and then re-learn it right.

So can I convince you to take part of that budget and hire a teacher--there ought to be one at your local all-service music store, or call a nearby university that has a guitar program--about $100 worth of lessons (say, every other week for 2 months) ought to set you up right? (I had only one stringed-instrument lesson in my life--on mandolin--from the guy who taught Joe Walsh--quality of instructor is important!)

After that, there are dozens of instruction cd-rom and dvd and books out there that will teach you the basics of guitar and of every different style of music.

2. When devoting time to playing, start slow--you're building up muscles and flexibility just like an athlete. It's a better idea to schedule several shorter practices per day; four half-hour sessions with a good rest between will give much more progress than a single three-hour session. Eventually you'll want to build up stamina, and so you'll slowly increase practice time 'til you can do a three-hour session with no trouble.

Set goals when practicing. The old cliche was "practice not for minutes, but for results."

3. If you want to go for new equipment, just about any mid-priced guitar or amp will do. Go off to the music store and tell the guy in the guitar and amp section that you're looking to start and then you'll be sitting down with a range of solid-bodies and amps. Take your time and find something that feels good under your own fingers and that sounds right to you.

With electric, the tone quality depends on pick-ups, amp, and effects. For $600 (remember I'm pulling off $100 for your lessons) you can get a rather decent guitar and amp; you could do even better if you have a knowledgable friend who can help you navigate the close-out section at http://www.musiciansfriend.com/

If you're going for used, try to take along a knowledgable friend who can give the stuff a decent try-out. For used, try to keep your total outlay closer to $400, then immediately take the guitar to a good repair shop and pay them to set it up for you--they'll put on new strings, adjust the neck and bridge, etc., so it's easier to play. A good set-up is essential--you'll have a much less pleasant time, and your progress will be slowed, if your action is too high. (Eventually you'll learn how to change your own strings and maybe how to do minor neck adjustment, but the beginner should consult a pro).

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Is the Dean Markley 3010 Pro Mag Plus Acoustic Pickup good?

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Nobody Too

Hey,

I read on google that the Dean Markley Pickup was either fantastic in reviews or bad. The main complaint being that it moves around too much.

A forum link I clicked on from google said that pickups for acoustic guitars aren't really great and make your sound worse. When someone came into my classroom and played for us though, his guitar sounded great with the acoustic pickup.

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That pickup is not bad . I would have chosed the Seymour Duncan pickup for better result or the Fishman.

Here is the link...

http://www.zzounds.com/cat--Acoustic-Guitar-Pickups--2569

As for teh person who said that acoustic guiatr pickups are no good should stick to his car wash. Each guitar resonates differently which is why their are different pickups. Look into the Seymour or the Fishman and you will be well served.

What kind of electric guitar should i start with?

Dd T

I played acoustic for about three years and about to get an electric. Should i buy a cheap $300 one or a more expensive one?

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Since there's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all guitar, the best thing you could do is go to a guitar store and test drive a bunch of different guitars. There are plenty of great guitars both below and above the $300 mark, so it's more about finding the one that fits you than price.

Since you've been playing acoustic, neck width and action shouldn't be much of an issue. Electric guitars, as a rule, have thinner necks and lower action than acoustics so they're more comfortable for most people to play. I'm a huge fan of Fender and Ibanez because I've got small hands and the thin necks are very playable. My brother plays Gibsons exclusively, though the chunky necks make them really challenging for me to play. So it's really a matter of finding a guitar with the sound you need, but which also feels really comfortable and natural in your hands.

Since there are lower-priced guitars that have the same pickup configurations and features as prestige brands, it's worth comparing models side by side to determine whether the higher priced ones play and sound better than their less-pricey cousins. Most Gibson players I know, for instance, admit that their guitars play and sound nearly identical to the much cheaper Epiphone versions. But for the sake of having the Gibson name on the headstock, they paid three times as much for guitars that play and sound the same as the cheaper ones.

If you go to a guitar store and take notes about models that interest you, you can do online research to find out what owners of those guitars have to say about them. I always read the reviews at Musician's Friend and Harmony Central before buying a guitar, since they can alert me to potential problems with tuning, intonation or wiring flaws that might not show up for a while. If I have a strong inclination toward a particular guitar and the reviews are favorable, I follow my instincts.

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What's the difference between an acoustic guitar and a classical guitar?

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WOAH;;its

I have a classical guitar right now, but it doesn't play very well. I don't know if it's just because it's a really cheap guitar or because I'm trying to play acoustic songs on a classical guitar. Does it make a difference if I used a classical guitar or an acoustic guitar?

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A classical guitar IS an acoustic guitar. There are two types of acoustic guitars, nylon string and steel string. An acoustic guitar is any guitar that is not an electric guitar. Nylon string guitars (classical) have a smaller body and a slightly wider neck and use nylon strings. Steel string (sometimes called "folk" guitars) usually have a larger body and a thinner neck and use steel strings. A steel string guitar is more common for folk, rock, blues, country, and bluegrass related styles. A nylon string is used more for classical and jazz styles. They are still the same instrument with the same tuning.

What are some really good acoustic songs?

I am trying to learn some good acoustic songs on guitar because my girlfriend love acoustic music

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Your Guardian Angel by: The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Face Down (acoustic version) by: The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
It Ends Tonight by: The All American Rejects
Secret Valentinte (acoustic version) by: We The Kings
Every Rose Has Its Thorn by: Poison
Skyway Avenue (acoustic version) by: We The Kings
Check Yes Juliet (acoustic version) by: We The Kings
Dare You To Move by: Switchfoot
Lie by: David Cook
Cry by: Kelly Clarkson

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What is a great holiday/christmas song I could play at a school performance?

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Anthony

I'm going to be playing a tune for a school assembly next week. To be specific I'll be playing acoustic guitar and singing. Genres I usually play are jazz, blues and songs from male singer-songwriters from '95 until now. Any suggestions are appreciated, so thank you in advance :)

Answer
Elvis' Blue Christmas is always a good choice

What type of guitar lessons should I get?

lolz

The place where I'm learning to play acoustic guitar offers two styles. Rock/pop/jazz and classical. Which should I take? I've never played guitar but I've been playing piano for five years now, if that makes a difference. Also, what's an example of a classical song for the guitar and what's an example of a rock, pop, or jazz song for the guitar?

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Rock pop and jazz you will probably learn more chords and things. It would be good if you want to play actual songs that you know. My father plays classical guitar and I find all the songs that he plays very beautiful, but he often tells me how frustrated he gets playing for people when they say "why don't you play a song that we know?". He started teaching me a few months ago, I don't know what style it would be considered. I only know how to play the song Horizons by genesis, blackbird by the beatles, and some classical song called La Grima. I just learned from copying what he did, thats how I learned to play classical piano as well. I realize that not everyone can learn that way though.
If I were you I would go classical because I bet somebody with a foundation in classical will be able to pick up on rock pop and jazz songs easily, but not the othe way around.

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What is the device called that is used to plug a regular acoustic guitar into an amplifier?

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Nick

Hey, i've noticed a few of my favorite musicians that play acoustic guitar live are able to amplify their REGULAR acoustic guitars by plugging a little device into the amp. The little device slides under the strings over the tone hole on the body of the guitar
what is it called??????

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It's called a "pickup"

It's the same idea as an electric guitar, except for acoustic guitars. They are not very expensive, but depending on what kind you get you may want to pay someone to install it.

Here's a site, or you can just google "acoustic guitar pickups"

http://www.fishman.com/products/acoustic-guitar-pickups.asp

Which brand is better - Fender or Epiphone for acoustic guitars?

tiquesmith

I was wondering which brand is better - Fender or Epiphone in terms for acoustic guitars because that are kinda in the same price range. Anyone an experienced guitarist?

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Same price range? Do you mean the $199 range or the $899 range? Those two companies make a wide range of guitars.

Your question is like asking "who makes the best running shoe?" Comparing Fender and Epiphone is like comparing Nike to New Balance. Professionals use both and it depends on preferences.

Having said that, it doesn't mean that all guitars in the same price range are the same. You have to consider the details. An acoustic guitar with a solid spruce top will sound better than one with a laminated top.

So, it's hard to generalize. You need to look at the specific guitars. But both Fender and Epi are respected brands.

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