Is it okay to buy a acoustic guitar from guitar center?

Malikah Si

I live in Kansas city and the closest one to me is in overland park and independence. I want a Taylor but a guitar brand new. Why is there guitars there so cheap? I don't have a local music store. Mine only do repairs but no selling instruments. Do you think guitar center carries high end guitars?

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guitar center and the internet, have ruined the music biz.
Neither cares at all about quality, or service. Just the money.
I always try to support the local music store, that has a real guitar tech.

I want a store that gives me the same answer, every time I ask it.
GC will give you a different answer, every time. All they care about, is whatever "the boss" told them, that morning.

Wherever you buy it, PLAY the guitar first. The actual guitar.
Taylor also sells very good high end guitars.

If you are in Kansas City, there are a LOT of good local stores, that carry Taylors, in all price ranges.

I have a K-14, from the '90's. It's a Koa wood, grand concert size, just a little smaller than a "dreadnought" size. It was about $1,500 then, I don't know how much they are now, but Taylor does make some of the best guitars, in their price ranges.

Acoustic Guitar Questions?

Jed Jed

I am interested in buying a guitar for myself I have a bit questions, and concerns though.

First: As I check online, I see some good guitars but when I see the reviews it says I got this for my 7 year old, and I am looking for a adult guitar but I don't know if there is a difference, and what size I should get (Adult size)

Also does anyone know a known place where I can get the kind of acoustic guitar for under 100$$

Thanks, I highly appreciate it!!
IS THIS GUITAR GOOD FOR ME??
Silvertone SD Series Acoustic Guitar Pack With Digital Tuner

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Check out your local Guitar Center. I've never purchased a guitar there, but I know they have a really large selection of acoustic guitars of all sizes for all price ranges. A guitar under $100 is probably not going to be very good quality though - Cheap guitars aren't good, and good guitars aren't cheap.
Ask someone who works there for an evaluation, they'll help to find the best guitar for you, within your price range/size needs/etc.

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Easy-ish songs for acoustic guitar?

carabear19

Okay. So, I'm sitting here being pretty bored. I really want something new to play on my guitar... I'm not that great or anything though. Any song suggestions?

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emily by from first to last
time of your life by green day
more than words by extreme
last kiss by pearl jam
big girls don't cry by fergie

Fast strumming acoustic guitar songs?

NiK

Ive been playing for a few years, and i want to know of some fast strumming acoustic guitar songs. This is about how fast im looking for: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntVxHHDNrSA (Kicks in about 30 seconds in)

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3 A.M by rob thomas
pearl jam - daughter
little lion man - mumford and sons

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Good acoustic guitar for total beginners?

Waffle

I was thinking of getting an acoustic guitar just to mess around with and experience the joy of learning to play the instrument. I did some research and found that Gibson is the best brand. But there are so many choices to pick from! I want the average guitar, and not one that looks different or has some special feature. Can anyone recommend me an ACOUSTIC GUITAR for a beginner? Thank you so much! :)

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There's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all guitar, so there's no such thing as a "best brand." Gibson makes solid instruments, but the necks on their acoustics are incredibly chunky, so many beginners (as well as advanced players) find them challenging or even impossible to play. Most guitarists are somewhat brand loyal, but if we all agreed about what made a great guitar, there wouldn't be more than one brand on the market.

The best thing you could do is go to a guitar store (not a store that happens to sell guitars, as well as general merchandise) and test drive a bunch of different guitars. If you compare a bunch of guitars side by side, chances are you'll find that some just feel more comfortable in your hands than others. Be sure to handle them while you're sitting down, as well, since that's probably how you'll practice. Some guitars have gigantic, deep bodies that sound fantastic, but those can be cumbersome to play while sitting. Smaller-bodied guitars won't throw enough sound to fill an auditorium, but they're infinitely more comfortable to play while sitting. Also, each brand tends to have its own feel. Gibson and Epiphone guitars are famous for having chunky necks, whereas Ibanez guitars are known for incredibly thin necks. Generally speaking, the thinner the neck, the easier it is to form chords and move smoothly between them. If you spend a few hours handling guitars, you'll be able to find one that feels like it belongs in your hands.

If you don't want to spend much, try some Jasmine by Takamine guitars. They're Takamine's entry-level line and they're great guitars for the price. The Ibanez Sage is another worth considering. Unlike most guitars in its price range, it has a solid wood top, which is the most important factor in determining sound quality. Frankly, the Sage would be a bargain at twice the price. It's the kind of guitar that will serve you for decades and you can hand it down to your children.

Ultimately, the way a guitar feels in your hands is more important than the name on the headstock or anyone else's opinion. Trust your instincts, since they'll serve you well. If you compare guitars made by respected musical instrument companies, you'll feel the differences between them and be able to find one particular guitar that seems to belong in your hands. That's the one to choose.

What's a good acoustic guitar for a beginner?

vivayourvi

Hi! I just turned 15 around 2 weeks ago and as a birthday present I might be starting guitar lessons in October (after school and dance calm down and I'm used to getting back into the flow of things). So I've been looking into guitars online and amazon, although I'm probably going to get one at the music store in town.

What type of acoustic guitar would you recommend for a beginner? I want to get something that's not too expensive, but not too cheap either (like First Act, etc). I've taken flute and recorder in the past and I still take the piano now, so I have some sort of experience with buying and renting instruments (getting a First Act flute for cheap at Costco was the worst idea ever.) I know Yamahas are pretty good... My piano's a Yamaha and my old flute was one too.
I've been looking into the Takamine Jasmine S34C NEX, and it sounds like a good guitar judging by the reviews online.

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First Act guitars are horrible.

I own an Ibanez acoustic and it's incredible. The sound is great and the finish is nice.

Takamine is expensive, for a reason. That's an insanely good brand for acoustic/electric guitars. I've been wanting one for a while actually. Never heard anything bad about Takamine.

Another good acoustic guitar brand is Taylor.

As far as what you're looking for in price, Takamine is way on the expensive side with First Act on the other end. Taylor and Ibanez are somewhere in the middle.

When you actually try out guitars, you may just find one that isn't any of the ones I've typed out. You'll know when you've found that guitar.

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acoustic guitar...?

rebecca b

i want to play guitar very badly
but i need to find one that i can buy thats cheap
i live in michigan soo please tell me where can i find a cheap guitar in michigan OTHER THAN EBAY =]

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craigslist. it will tell you who has guitars for sale in your area. And although I HATE HATE HATE to say this because I own my own music store....try Wal-Mart.

It's not a very good one, but it is cheap if that's what you're looking for. or you can buy one from me :)

AmericanMusicCentre.net

Acoustic guitar?

Joe H

Any idea where I can purchase a good cheap acoustic guitar,would the ones on ebay be good?

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I would check in the local pawn shops first. It's never a good idea to buy a used instrument you can't play first, so you should probably skip EBAY. Washburn and Yamaha make excellent low-budget guitars for $200. If buying a new guitar, check out musiciansfriend.com.

If you buy a low- budget guitar, you'll probably want to use the lightest gauge of strings available. The necks on cheap guitars don't play as well as others and thick strings will make it's playability worse.

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Is the Fender cd140sce acoustic electric guitar a good beginner guitar?

Cathy Lee

I'm interested in learning guitar but i need a little help picking out one. I want to play the acoustic but my friend who just started taking classes told me that an acoustic electric has like a tuner or something?
would an acoustic electric be good for a beginner?
im interested in learning alternative rock songs by the way.
also , do they use amps?.. i can't have an amp.
would the fender cd140sce acoustic electric be good?
could you recommend me some other guitars from 200-300 dollars? Thanks so much!! and sorry for so many questions~

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For that money, can a Takamine Jasmine guitar... more reliable, better-sounding, nice finish and very easy to play. You can get the ES31C which can be played acoustically and with an amp. eventually, you may want to play with others so the guitar is ready for that.

It is inexpensive but, don't kid yourself. The guitar has a great sound compared to more expensive one.

Here is the link...try one before buying.

http://www.nextag.com/jasmine-guitar/compare-html

The problem with that Fender is the neck. The feel is awful and comparable to Cort guitars. Do yourself a favor and try a Takamine. And those who say it's a fine guitar have obviously not tried one. The Yamaha is a better choice for that matter.....

I wont to buy my nephew an acoustic gutiar for christmas. I don't know how big a 38" guitar is.?

livingdead

He is 13yrs old but as big as an adult. I found a 38" cutaway acoustic guitar but i have no idea if this is too large or too small. I can't picture that large kid with a tiny guitar and don't wont to buy him anything too expensive untill I see if he sticks with it.

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A 38" guitar could be either a standard electric, or a small bodied full scale, or large body short scale acoustic. If it's a cheap acoustic you can literally expect it to start falling to pieces within six months if he plays it seriously. The bridge will start pulling up, the top will bowl in, the neck will start to warp, and the neck joint will start to seperate. By the time this starts happening you will probably know if he intends to stick with it and can invest in a better instrument. Be warned that these budget instruments can be very dificult to play and can really discourage a young player without the finger strength of an experienced guitarist. I never recomend nylon string guitars to beginners. They are the cheapest guitars to build and therefore the cheapest to buy. Nylon, or classical guitars traditionally have really wide fretboards. This is all fine if, and only if you intend to play classical or flaminco guitar. These wide fretboards do not lend themselves to any other type of mucis well. Many dealers will use the fact that a classical guitar uses softer nylon strings as a selling point for beginners. These softer strings will not develope the necessary finger strength for when your nephue moves into a steel string guitar. I seriously recomend looking into a cheap beginner pack that would include an electric guitar, small amp, cable, often a tuner, gig bag, cable, and instructional material. While not being great guitars, these cheap electrics aren't as fragile as an acoustic of the same price range. Sting height, and a varitey of other factors are easily adjustable on an electric making for a much easier steel string guitar for a beginner to learn on. Poor playing guitars are the number one reason I've seen beginner and student guitar players quit. I would highly recomend buying from a local store. Most stores will agree to to a "setup" or full set of adjustments if you make a term of the sale on any new guitar you purchase. Lastly, and mabey most importantly, at his age your nephue will probably percieve an electric guitar as being "cooler" than an acoustic. If he sees the guitar as cool, he sees himself playing it as cool, giving him greater desire to spend time with the instrument, but also a boost in self esteem and confidence. Beginner guitar packs sell for $250 and up in most places. Or you could buy an affordable electric and make a deal with your nephue, agreeing to purchase an amplifier after he has been playing for X amount of time, or learned X number of songs, or taken X number of lessons. Feel free to email, or IM

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Can you play acoustic guitar songs with an electric?

T.I

I want to get a guitar, but I'm confused at which one. I want to play acoustic guitar songs and want to try starting electric guitar songs, But I don't want to have 2 different guitars.
Btw, I already know how to play with the acoustic. I'm just asking which I should get.

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Can you play acoustic guitar songs with an electric? Yes.

I want to play acoustic guitar songs and want to try starting electric guitar songs, You can do this. The songs written for the electric will not sound the same of course.

But I don't want to have 2 different guitars. You will eventually.

I want to get a guitar, but I'm confused at which one. Start with the acoustic first. Almost all beginners start out with an acoustic. From the question you seem more interested in the acoustic anyway.

what is the best acoustic guitar song?

Millie

I want to learn a popular (not cheesy) acoustic guitar song, and not just strumming. One that's not too easy either..but not too hard. thanks xx.

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Try these... all great acoustic guitar driven songs:

Wonderwall by Ryan Adams (his cover of the Oasis song is incredible)

Heartbeats by Jose Gonzalez (also a cover but very very good)

Angel In Manhattan by Ellis Paul (great great song)

Last Goodbye by Jeff Buckley (you can find acoustic versions of it... a great song)

Forever by Ben Harper (probably one of the most beautiful acoustic songs I've ever heard)

The Maker by Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds (from their Radio City live record, this is a great version of this song)

I heard a great acoustic version of the song "I would Never" by The Blue Nile on kexp.org. So good. I recommend learning that.

I better stop there. Hope you like those...

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Easy guitar songs for beginners?

Holly

I recently bought an acoustic guitar. I know a lot of the easier chords. Does anyone know songs that repeat the same chords or are generally easy songs for beginners? Thanks

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Checkout ultimate-guitar.com
They have a lot of resources for beginners including easy songs that have simple chords in them. Just explore the website and you'll find a lot of stuff for beginners.

I need beginner acoustic guitar songs?

peaceda

any suggestions are appreciated :)
I just want songs,
I know how to learn them
thanks!!

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The Johnny Cash version of Hurt is super easy. Blues Traveler is good for some starting out songs. Tequillia Sunrise by the Eagles is super easy too.

Also, through youtube and www.nextlevelguitar.com you can watch the video lessons (Next Level Guitar) and he walks you through playing a lot of different songs and song styles. Also, he teaches you basic and blues chords. He's a really good teacher and best of all, it's FREE ^_^ They have DVD's you can buy for convience sake.

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Acoustic electric guitar for beginners?

Sea Jay

I want to learn to play the guitar and I love both electric and acoustic guitars.
I would have chosen an acoustic one because I'm a beginner, but I know that at some point I will like to have an electric guitar, so is it a good idea to get an acoustic electric one?

Which brand and model is the best for begginers and WHY? I'm looking for a guitar of around $150 to $250 / £100 or £165 (a little bit more if I can't find a good cheap one).

Thanks! :)

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An acoustic-electric is an acoustic with an acoustic-style pickup on it that allows you to plug it into an amp or PA if you need extra volume. It will sound like an acoustic if you amp it and you will not be able to get electric guitar tones with it.

If you want to play an electric guitar you need an actual electric. A Strat, Les Paul, etc.

As a beginner you have no real use for the electronics on an acoustic-electric. Make a decision acoustic vs electric and then choose your favorite.

Is this a good acoustic guitar for a beginner?

happygoluc

Hi guys (:
I'm 14, almost 15, and really want to learn how to play the acoustic guitar! We have one from when my brother used to play a little, but it seems a bit small now, as it's been awhile. (Is that right? Are there different sized guitars, and is it possible to be too small for me to use now?)
Anyways, I want to teach myself, annd obviously i'll need a guitar! haha.
So any recommendations on a GOOD but cheaper guitar i could get? (I'll probably pay for most of it myself...no job=/)

Is this a good package?
http://www.fender.com/products/search.php?partno=0950801100

Thanks soo much!

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There are different sized guitars, so it's likely that your brother's was a 7/8 size one and seems small to you now. Lots of people use smaller scale guitars for travel, but the sound isn't as good as you'll get from a full-size guitar.

Fender acoustic guitars are really mediocre in just about every way. Their electrics are great, but I've never known anyone who was impressed with their acoustics. Since you're a beginner, you'll probably do better with an acoustic that has a really thin neck and low action (strings close to the fretboard), which will make it much easier and more comfortable to move smoothly between chords. Each brand tends to have its own feel and some necks are much more user-friendly than others, especially for beginners.

Ibanez makes fantastic guitars that are built like rocks, sound great and are often nicer than guitars costing twice as much. They're also famous for their thin necks and low action. I bought a second-hand Ibanez more than 20 years ago figuring I'd use it to learn and then upgrade to a better guitar. I eventually did get more guitars, but the cheap old Ibanez is still my primary guitar for both recording and playing live because it sounds and plays as nice as anything else I've tried. And my guitar snob brother, who owns a recording studio and plays Gibsons and Martins exclusively, borrows my Ibanez when he needs to play something fast, since the neck is much thinner than the necks on any of his guitars. Jasmine by Takamine guitars are also very user-friendly and priced great. If I were you, I'd avoid Epiphone guitars. Those are well-made and sound great, but the necks are really chunky, which can make them challenging to play. I've known guitarists who started out playing Epiphones and concluded that guitar was just too hard to play. Once they realized there were guitars with thinner, more comfortable necks, they realized they'd just chosen guitars that weren't a good fit for them.

I'll post some links to guitars that are worth considering. They've all got thin necks and low action and have good reviews from other players. Ignore anyone who tells you there's no such thing as a good guitar that doesn't cost hundreds of dollars, since those people are more concerned with the name on the headstock than playability.

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/-JamPack-IJV50-Quickstart-Dreadnought-Acoustic-Guitar-Pack?sku=519456
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/-SGT120NT-SAGE-SERIES-Acoustic-Guitar-?sku=512326
http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/-S35-Acoustic-Guitar?sku=516451

There's also a great DVD set that contains everything you'd learn from years of private lessons, but which costs less than $40. If you get stuck teaching yourself, I highly recommend the DVDs. I used them after playing for many, many years and can't believe how much my playing has improved. Here's a link:

http://books-videos-music.musiciansfriend.com/product/-Learn-Rock-Acoustic-Guitar-Beginner-Intermediate-and-Hands-of-Steel-DVD-Package?sku=942720

As for picks, any medium-weight one will probably be perfect. Musician's Friend has their own picks that sell for $1.99/dozen. And a Korg makes a cheap but functional tuner small enough to fit inside your guitar case.

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/-Standard-Celluloid-Guitar-Picks-1-Dozen?sku=110841
http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/-GA1-Guitar-and-Bass-Tuner?sku=502062

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Givson Guitar Question?

Gavon

I got into playing guitar not too long ago and I'm planning on buying a Givson acoustic G 125 that I believe is used but like new from a guy in town and I was just curious if anyone out there could tell me if a Givson guitar would be okay for a first timer? Are they good guitars? If anyone out there knows about guitars and could help me I'd appreciate your help, thanks!

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Not a brand I would run right out and buy without having played first. They're a cheap plywood guitar made in India. Here's a link to their web site where the G125 is shown.
http://www.givson.com/products2.htm

Personally, I think it's an ugly looking acoustic guitar too, but I'm certainly not the judge of all things guitar!

I'd suggest you look around for a good used Yamaha or Takamine. If you can afford to, look for one with a solid spruce top. They sound much better. Not sure what you were going to pay for the Givson but a nice Yamaha FG700S is only $199 brand new and is a great guitar for a first timer. I think you could do much better than the Givson (plus did anyone mention it's just an ugly looking guitar?)

Need help in buying a good acoustic guitar below rs10000 in india delhi region as my 2nd guitar?

Alankar

Plz recommend a acoustic guitar below rs10000 in india near delhi as my second guitar i shortlisted the yamaha f310 recommend any other better option around the same price

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I can make a recommendation but I do not know if you can buy it in India, you probably can. I would recommend Fender guitar. It is very respectful brand and good quality. I know they not cheap either.

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Guitar beginner?

Q. hey I'm oh such a begginer i havent even got a guitar but iv'e decided i want to comit myself to learning to play one
what is the very first thing i should do and the equiptment i need, and really what i need to know before i get the kit
thankyou

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You should go to the guitar store and try to play as many guitars in your price range that you can find. Choose the one that sounds and feels the best. If you know someone who plays then see if you can get them to come along to help. You don't have to spend a lot of money but don't buy the cheapest thing that you can find just because of the price. That is the best advice I could give.

Expect to pay about $300 or so for a good acoustic or for a good electric and a practice amp. You can go a little cheaper but be careful. Make sure you play the guitar that you buy first whatever you do.

Go online and find a bunch in your price range and write down or print out the make and model numbers. (The store prices will be higher usually) You can use the paper to take notes about what you played and whether you liked it or not.

Some sites are musiciansfriend.com and samash.com

If you learn on an acoustic it will be easier to switch to an electric. Plus and acoustic doesn't need an amp and you can play it anywhere. An electric is easier to play but you need an amplifier.

Make sure you get an electronic tuner, a strap, and a bunch of picks and a couple pack of strings.

People will recommend that the only way to really learn correctly is through lessons. That's not true for everyone. Though if you can afford them then it is a very good idea to get lessons.

Guitar for Dummies is a great book for teaching yourself. I used it and some friends have used it. It starts off by teaching you chord shapes and shows you how to read tab.

Once I learned a few chords I searched the net for tab for some songs I knew and found some that had chords that I knew how to play. I just practiced the songs until I learned them. Chordie is a good place for tab.

Wholenote.com is a good web site with all kinds of guitar lessons and articles.
www.wholenote.com

The guitar page on about.com is great too
http://guitar.about.com/

There are free lessons on youtube also.

Here are some online lesson sites:
http://www.guitar.about.com/
http://www.freebasicguitar.com/
http://www.abclearnhowtoplayguitar.com...
http://www.youtube.com/

Whatever you do make sure that you practice every day and don't get discouraged if it hurts or is hard at first. Everyone goes through that.

Hope that helps. Good luck!!

what would be the best acoustic guitar to get for a beginner??

lkasjdflsa

i want to buy a new guitar, and learn how to play.. but im not sure whats good and whats not... i need help ! (:

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For my first acoustic I bought a cheap 100.00 fender. It was hard to play becasue the strings were higher on the fret board. But it also helped me build dexterity in my fingers and it bought the strength my fingers. Once I got used to that I would play to get faster so I could do the solos and chords easier. If he likes it after that he can get a 300.00 guitar. After playing a harder acoustic a more expensive one would be easier to play. On the more excpensive ones the strings sit closer to the fret board, and they also have a better sound. After I played on a good guitar it made me more interested to play. I went from a 100.00 fender, to a 300.00 ovation up to a 800.00 Takamine. Heres a great link with tons of differant guitars. Also if they learn how to play on the acoustic the electric will be very easy to learn. The strongs on an electric are thinner and much much easier to play.

The ultimate guitar link is a site where you can get free tabs,chords,video lessons,etc. They also have a very good forum

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Which Mic is better to record acoustic guitar with?

Paul

is it better to record an acoustic guitar with
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Shure-SM57-Instrument-Vocal-Mic-100038239-i1126420.gc

or this:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-105788194-i1500772.gc?source=4WWRWXGP&cagpspn=pla

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Hello there,

The Shure SM 57 is the old standby for recording a guitar.

Later,

What's the best mic to record vocal / acoustic guitar?

Mighty Poo

In terms of cost, quality etc. what is the best mic I should buy to record vocal and acoustic guitar?

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the other guy here is retarded i didnt read what he said becuase i dont care haha but yeah what you have to do is buy a rock band mic some recording software for your lap top and get a facebook by the way you probably want to get audacity, now the rock band mic is a usb mic so what you wanna do is bang the computer with your usb end of the mic, i mean stick it in the hole but yeah make sure its the right hole or you wont be able to get the sound into the computer so yeah then you pretty much boot up your piece of shit lap top that costs $700 and open up your facebook then facebook Instant message your best pal then say i gotta go record some music so you can be cooler than him make sure you dont tell him your using a rock band mic then you want to open up audacity and there you go its pretty much self explanatory unless you have the IQ of an index card

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How to tune acoustic guitar with chromatic tuner?

The major

Sat800 Seika - name of the tuner.

But i just don't get it. I try to tune the strings but the light never is green (which means it is tuned) it keeps staying red. Any advice?

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Hello there,

I have not used that tuner, but I did check it out on-line. It can be used for an acoustic. The lights should indicate whether the pitch is sharp (too high) or flat (too low). Lets say you are tuning the low E string and the red light shows you the pitch is flat. Turn the tuning peg to tighten the string and raise the pitch. Check it again with the tuner. And repeat until you get the green light. Now that you have one string tuned to the correct pitch you can use that string to help you get the next string close to correct. Fret the low E string at the 5th fret. That is A. Then tune the next string, that pitch. Now the A string is close. Use the tuner to dial the pitch in exact. Then repeat the process for the next string. Fret the A string at the 5th fret and that is D. Tune the next string in close and use the tuner to get it exact. Then move to the next string. Fret the D string at the 5th fret and that is G. Tune the next string in to that pitch and then get it exact with the tuner. For the next string, fret the G string at the 4th fret that is B. Tune the next string in close to that pitch and fine tune it with the tuner. For the last string, fret the B string at the 5th fret. That is E. Tune the last string to the pitch and fine tune it with the tuner.

You can start with any string you can get tuned in with the tuner. Then move across the neck either direction by tuning to the adjacent string as I described above.

later,

guitar tuners?

Miss Aweso

how much would a nice guitar tuner cost?

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The good news is a "nice" guitar tuner can be had for a song. A tuner can range anywhere from $20 to $120 but there are many really, really good professional tuners available for as little as $30. Here are a few recommendations.

Korg has a number of tuners in various price ranges. We like the GA40 ($30). It is ultra compact and can be used with electric, acoustic and bass guitars.

Planet Waves also has a numer of fine tuners inlcuding their "working man's" Chromatic Tuner ($29.99) and their nifty Chromatic Pedal Tuner ($129.99), which is a rugged, roadworthy floor pedal that will allow you stay in tune while playing with your band.

Other companies with super-reliable tuners in a multitude of price ranges include Sabine, Boss and Peterson.

Truth is, most tuners work pretty good these days. I'd advise you to go to your local music store, tell 'em how much you want to spend and let them demo a couple options for you and see which one you like best.

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Could someone tell some jazz songs to play on an acoustic guitar?

BrokenTele

Kinda like Autumn Leaves. And also if someone could give me some jazz scales, for my own compositions. please and I will give 5 stars to the best answer!!

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imho the best acoustic jazz is Gypsy Jazz. Check out my pal Paulus Schafer (on the right).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73E-NVzU1-U

Scales are handy (melodic minor is my fav.) but also check out arpeggios, they will lift your standard:
http://www.hotclub.co.uk/java/javpggio.html
http://www.timrobinsonguitar.com/lessons/basicarpeggios/basic.html

Songs:
My funny valentine
Confessing that I love you
Nuages
All of me

There is a jazz type song of just a saxophone and an acoustic guitar.?

Razor

Its been played on the weather channel, but not listed on their sight. No other instraments just the sax and the guitar, kinda like a back and forth song between the two.
It's a duet of a sax and a gitar. I hear it all over but, they have been playing it on the weather channel. Everywhere I look its nowhere to be found.. Anyone know where to find this?

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Well, George Benson did an album like that with Boney James. It's The new Boss Guitar . The songs have a drummer. The lead is played by sax and guitar,alternating back and forth or playing together sometimes. Sounds like what you are describing. Listen to samples of songs on Amazon. And I checked out the weather channel site and they had a Best of George Benson.....so maybe??

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What is a cheap, but good acoustic guitar?

J

I currently have a nice electric guitar, and I've been playing for about a year, but I'm looking into buying an acoustic. I'm not doing great on funds, so I'm trying to find a cheap, yet reliable guitar. Any recommendations? I don't mind the brand, as long as it doesn't cost too much, and sounds good.

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I agree with the previous answer: "cheap" and "good" are mutually exclusive when talking about guitars. You'll find that most "cheap" guitars are "reliable" though, just not very good in the first place!

You'll be able to find plenty reasonably-priced/inexpensive guitars that are okay though. I have no experience of Eastman guitars but have heard good things about them. Googled "Eastman guitars" and found an acoustic at over £400 (I'm in The UK) - not "cheap".

What are some really good but cheap acoustic guitars for beginners?

Ms. Pengui

I'm looking to buy an acoustic guitar, but I'm feeling really overwhelmed with all of the choices. I want to start out cheap now then upgrade to something better in a few years. I'd like to buy one that is around $100, but I'm willing to consider some that are around $200 (but not over) since good guitars might be hard to find under $100. I'm not looking for stores to buy from, just the names of some good beginner acoustic guitars.

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there is no such thing as a "really good" cheap guitar. you can get a decent entry level guitar for under $200.00, but you need to be careful, as these are mass produced and probably one out of ten has issues straight from the factory. If you already know how to play, make sure there are no dead spots, and that the neck is not warped or in dire need of a set up. If you do not already play, find someone who does that you trust to help you pick one out.

After working at a guitar store for 10 years, I'd say Yamaha or Epiphone is your best bet for an entry level acoustic guitar.

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Acoustic guitar vs electric?

john

I play acoustic guitar and I'm decent at it but I'm getting an electric, will this be easier or harder? Any tips? What's the pros and cons?

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It is very common to believe that acoustic guitar is so much harder to play. This may be true due to the fact that acoustic steel string guitars are heavier than most electric guitar strings.

Also, you have the fact that most of the acoustic guitars are not properly adjusted off the shelf ... to put it mildly. A steel string acoustic which has been perfectly set up with light strings can be just as easy to play as an electric guitar.

Then there's the sound box on acoustic guitars. The size of it versus the thinner bodies on electric guitars tend to make the former more of a handful for some players - in particular if you're talking about big Jumbo of Dreadnought style guitars.

Nylon string guitars have wide, flat necks, longer scale (with more distance between frets) and high action by design. This makes these guitars typically harder to play than electric as well as most steel string guitars ...even if the strings themselves (nylon) are easier on the fingers.

It is pure nonsense to talk about not strumming on electric guitars. A well versified guitar players can, and often times will, play electric and acoustic guitars exactly the same way. The only difference is really the fact that you can hook up the electric guitar to effects an amp/s.

And yes, you can hook up an acoustic-electric guitar much the same way. It will not respond and sound like an electric guitar though. It can be pretty close if you use a sound hole pickup...

The versatility is perhaps bigger with an electric. That said, you can do things with an acoustic guitar that you can't replicate on an electric solid body guitar - like tapping the guitar body and making rhythm patterns, "beats" etc.

A con with electric guitar is the added cost of amps, leads, effects and all that jazz. With an acoustic guitar, you can be set with just the guitar.

Edited for spelling errors.

Beginner Acoustic Guitar?

Alexis B

Im 13 & trying to get my hands on my first guitar. I dont know ANYTHING bout guitars all I know is a want an acoustic guitar thats around $100-200, and its gotta have good quality (it doesnt need to be amazing but i wanna stick with the guitar and not be encouraged to quit!) so I know nothing so please help answer these questions.
What Size should I get (and what does that mean :))
What brand should I get and from what company
Anything else I would need to know!
Oh and what do you recommend for someone teaching themselves (any certain books or dvds computer discs ect.)
Thanks a bunch and links are much appreciated!!!!

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Well for $100-200 you can forget about brands like gibson or martin, but for a solid guitar I would look at Epiphone or Yamaha. I was particularly impressed by Takamine guitars so that could also be an option if you are willing to dish out an extra hundred bucks. Just be sure to go down to Guitar Center and try before you buy.
I don't really know what you mean by size. As far as I know all acoustic guitars are the same unless it says jumbo or something in the description.
Also, check the sources. CGR is always a good resource for learning how to play and Ultimate Guitar is a good website for tabs.

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