guitars !?

wonders

Are all acoustic guitars the same. like do they play the same
i know acoustic and electric are different.

why are guitars so expensive, there just made out of wood.. right?
which guitars are great and afforable?
excuse me. i meant affordable. lol
iam typing and eating at the same time. aha

anyways thanks in advance

Answer
All acoustic guitars are not the same. There are a variety of body shapes and sizes and lots of different woods that can be used. Each of these choices affect the sound of the guitar. A rosewood and cedar dreadnought is going to have a warm, bass-heavy sound while a maple and spruce grand concert will be a much brighter guitar.

Virtually all of the less expensive ones are made from inferior wood and stamped out in a factory in Asia, mostly in China. Little care or attention is paid to the fit and finish, much less to the resonance of the wood.

More expensive guitars use better quality wood and are made much more slowly. The braces are shaved - a laborious process to ensure optimum resonance - and the top is often tap-tuned to ensure top quality sound. All of this takes time and skilled labor. The guitars are precisely assembled, finished, and inspected.

If you live anywhere near Nazareth, Pennsylvania take a tour of the CF Martin factory and you'll understand why their guitars cost so much.

One last thing: certain wood, like Brazilian rosewood, is in short supply since trade in it is banned by international treaty, and can add $3000 - $5000 to the cost of a guitar.

best acoustic\semi acoustic guitar under Rs. 5000?

Kapil

i am planning to buy a guitar for me, but i don't know anything about any king of guitars, i have heard that acoustic guitars are good for beginners, i have seen many guitars on the web like Yamaha, Gibson, Pluto etc. but i have a limited budget of Rs. 5000 (India, Delhi) and that is whole i have yet collected for my guitar so i want the best from it. Please help me out in this regard as i am very much confused and blank either on this point. further, i have heard that semi acoustics can be attached to amps also?? Please guide me through this..

all replies are welcome.

thanks a lot in advance

Answer
Well first off I suggest yamaha.

As for guitars in that price range, there are a few. Go here and read the reviews of the ones in that price range:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D0%26ref_%3Dnb_sb_noss%26y%3D0%26field-keywords%3Dyamaha%2520guitar%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps&tag=7357-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

(5000Rs = $109 US dollars)

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Acoustic guitar website?

Yea so my friend's daughter wants an acoustic guitar, but custom made. She is still a kid, going to turn 9 so is there any websites where she can order a guitar like colors and designs and a case to go with it?

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Custom made acoustic guitars start around $5000 and go up from there. On the plus side, at that price they usually come with a case.

It's the rare nine year old who's mature enough to stick with it one she discovers that she can't instantly play it. Especially if colors and designs are of primary importance to her. Still, there are companies that specialize in girl's guitars or girl-appropriate guitars:

http://www.daisyrock.com/

http://www.lunaguitars.com/

You need to ascertain what size guitar is required. It's probably that she's not yet big enough for a full size guitar so you might need a 3/4 size. Your local music store can help you with that. Good luck.

guitars !?

wonders

Are all acoustic guitars the same. like do they play the same
i know acoustic and electric are different.

why are guitars so expensive, there just made out of wood.. right?
which guitars are great and afforable?
excuse me. i meant affordable. lol
iam typing and eating at the same time. aha

anyways thanks in advance

Answer
All acoustic guitars are not the same. There are a variety of body shapes and sizes and lots of different woods that can be used. Each of these choices affect the sound of the guitar. A rosewood and cedar dreadnought is going to have a warm, bass-heavy sound while a maple and spruce grand concert will be a much brighter guitar.

Virtually all of the less expensive ones are made from inferior wood and stamped out in a factory in Asia, mostly in China. Little care or attention is paid to the fit and finish, much less to the resonance of the wood.

More expensive guitars use better quality wood and are made much more slowly. The braces are shaved - a laborious process to ensure optimum resonance - and the top is often tap-tuned to ensure top quality sound. All of this takes time and skilled labor. The guitars are precisely assembled, finished, and inspected.

If you live anywhere near Nazareth, Pennsylvania take a tour of the CF Martin factory and you'll understand why their guitars cost so much.

One last thing: certain wood, like Brazilian rosewood, is in short supply since trade in it is banned by international treaty, and can add $3000 - $5000 to the cost of a guitar.

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What is the minimum cost of a good-quality acoustic guitar at a normal music shop?

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i'm procra

On that note, how much is near maximum from a good music shop?

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A good beginners' guitar starts at around $200 USD and goes up from there. There is effectively no maximum, but there are stock acoustics up to around $10,000 and custom acoustics to $25,000 and more. Add another $5000 if you want Brazilian rosewood (Dalbergia Nigra).

What is the best type of wood used for an acoustic guitar?

blue

spruce? maple? rosewood?
i'm looking at one right now that has quilt maple body and rosewood fretboard, but i'm curious which material is the best
I'm looking to buy a Washburn D10QSB online so I can't try it out but it looks very decent. http://www.washburn.com/acoustics/d10-series/Page-2.html

Answer
Most people consider the best wood for the back and sides to be Brazilian rosewood (dalbergia nigra). As a result of an import ban in accordance with the C.I.T.E.S. treaty there is no more Brazilian rosewood coming into this - or any other - country. There are some existing stocks but they are scarce and can add as much as $5000 to the cost of a new guitar.

Top wood is a matter of taste but there are several varieties of spruce including Adirondack, Engelmann, and European that are highly prized. Redwood is also a great top wood.

Ebony is generally considered to be the best wood for fretboards and bridges.

I know that this did not help you at all but that's what you asked for. There are lots of other woods that people like, sometimes even better than the ones I listed. All-koa guitars, for example, can be splendid. Ultimately it comes down to what you like the best.

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