Good question. I've got a Telecaster and a Strat that both hang on the wall...both get daily use but the telecaster has about 20 years of hanging with no ill affects...the strat I've had for about 10 years. Also have a Regal Resonator Acoustic guitar that hangs with no problems. I have several others that store in cases placed on edge...I haven't had any problems with any of them... I have not detuned any of them except when traveling by air.
402 2007-09-07 15:45:39
Re: L & G guitars MUSIC MAN Fender: his babies. (3 replies, posted in Electric)
G & L is alive and well and if you really want a good Strat or Telly type guitar then G & L is absolutely top line!
403 2007-09-07 15:43:16
Re: How do I start learning lead solos ? (9 replies, posted in Electric)
Great advice on the scales! Learn scales and then think in terms of phrasing. Sing a verse...then play it. Ask a question then answer it... Listen to a lot of the blues players and you'll hear the guitar phrasing and repeating ... hope this makes sense...
404 2007-09-07 15:38:53
Re: epiphone sg-a good guitar? (2 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
For the price it is an excellent guitar...it's an import copy of the Gibson SG. I've seen them priced from 250 to 350 dollars...
405 2007-08-30 19:16:39
Re: Amplifier (11 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Maybe sound silly to ya'll, but I've got a little Roland Micro-cube that I absolutely love...it's battery operated, easily portable and has amazing sound. I use it at home a lot and often take it to church and places. It's plenty loud enough for home and when using it at church I just mike it into the sound system. Yes, I've got several much bigger and more expensive amps but really like the little Roland.
406 2007-08-28 21:12:49
Re: Different Styles of Strings and What They Do (9 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
The coated strings might be a bit warmer...also the nickle/stainless...phosphore bronze usually has a much brighter sound...I'd be a bit cautious about using heavy strings on a light guitar...unless you use a lower tuning...ie: Eb instead of E...
407 2007-08-28 17:35:12
Re: Different Styles of Strings and What They Do (9 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Sort of an open ended question...I would suggest to find out what the guitar company recommends and equips your guitar from the factor...Your guitar might be set up for a particular gauge set of strings and if you change that then might start getting a buzz or string rattle...also putting a heavy gauge set on a guitar designed for a light guage might put too much stress on your guitar. The string company websites will have a lot of information about their products and what sound to expect...some sound brighter, some bassier...if you have a magnetic type pickup then you might require a nickle or stainless steel...If you can give us the info on your particular guitar and the sound you are seeking then we'll all be glad to help and give opinions...hope this helps...
408 2007-08-27 20:32:59
Re: Rock Chord Progressions... (4 replies, posted in Electric)
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409 2007-08-27 16:38:59
Re: concerning capo's (8 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I think if you check out Shubb capos that you'll find what you need. I've tried several types and brands but really like the Shubb...for electric, acoustic, and my mandolins. Here's the website... www.shubb.com
410 2007-08-27 16:14:27
Re: realistic Distortion on acoustic guitar? any ideas anyone. (5 replies, posted in Acoustic)
You didn't mention if your acoustic has an onboard pickup system but Alvee33 and Southpaw both gave really good info. I use a Martin 16 that has built in piezo and a microphone...with the piezo I simply roll the pre gain (On a Peavey Transtube Bandit) to max and then adjust the post gain until I get the amount of distortion that I want...then play with the tone controls until you find "your" sound. I use this a lot on slide work. I agree that the distortion and overdrive pedals just don't seem to work well for this type of setup...
411 2007-08-20 19:49:44
Re: Humbucker in tele (5 replies, posted in Electric)
That can be done if you are willing to rout out a space for it...why not install a humbucker in the neck position and then put a coil tap switch on it...if you already have a humbucker (don't know which model telly you've got) then it's just a matter of adding the switch. If it's a single coil then you can add an aftermarket single coil sized humbucker from Dimarzio or Seymour duncan (lots others too! GFS etc.) Then you can have both the single coil sound by switch or the humbucker... I hope this makes sense and helps...
412 2007-08-02 21:29:07
Re: I want to replace my pickups (twin humbuckers) - any recommendations? (9 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
If you can find some Gibson 496 and/or 500 humbuckers or some Peavey Wolfgang...people will replace these excellent pickups with Seymour or Dimarzio and then ebay them. Sometimes you can get a pretty good deal. Seymour Duncan and Dimarzio both have excellent websites where you can do some research. Lots of people won't take the time or spend a little effort to find out what their pickups and amps will do...they just start substituting. Peavey Wolfgang pups are hot! But rolled back a little they can take on a sweet tone like a Les Paul. The 496 and 500T (stock in a Les Paul Classic) are also pretty hot. Carvin also makes some good pickups and are usually pretty cheap on ebay...don't be afraid to tinker with them and see what works best for you! Most of the time it's simply replacing the pups and some minor wiring...be cautious if anything requires routing or chiseling of wood, etc..
413 2007-08-01 14:03:29
Re: rock songs turned acoustic? (14 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Lots of good info so far. Just about anything from the Eagles works well acoustically. Remember, many of these great rock songs started with one or two playing acoustic guitars or piano and evolved.
414 2007-07-31 16:11:24
Re: COLLECTING GUITARS (8 replies, posted in Electric)
Hi...I've always loved guitars and music and several years ago started a collection of "player" guitars. I don't really care about investment grade stuff that stays locked away, but wanted guitars that I could actually use. That said, I've got a few Fender Strats, Gibson Les Paul, Peavey Wolfgang, Dan Electro, Martin, and several others...I hope to be able to eventually add a couple of PRS and other G&L or two....my main weapon of choice is an American Fender Telecaster which was my first quality American made guitar... I often will buy stuff cheap off ebay or pawnshops and hotrod or tinker with and then make them available to kids in our youth group or such...lots of really good stuff out there...
415 2007-07-30 19:29:24
Re: Dulcimer Players (17 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
I have a Mountain Dulcimer but haven't played it in a while...gotta get it out and start working on some stuff...
416 2007-07-30 19:21:13
Re: BACK PACK GUITARS (2 replies, posted in Acoustic)
A friend has a backpacker Martin and I can't play it either...he has to use a strap to hold it in place and it's still awkward. I bought a Baby Taylor for my 6 year grandson and it's an awesome guitar...it can sorta embarass my full sized Martin at times...great volume and playability for a small guitar....
417 2007-07-30 19:18:54
Re: Black and Blue Fingers (26 replies, posted in Acoustic)
patrickthered wrote:
Play a little often. Set aside a regular practice slot and increase the time a little every day. Also don't squeze so hard, you ain't tryint to choke it!! Keep the nails short as well it's easier to hold the strings then.
Great advice! Do remember to relax and check your breathing and also your grip...we all have a tendency to grip/fret way harder than needed...
418 2007-07-30 19:16:26
Re: MEXICO (5 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I've seen a few of those being played but haven't had the opportunity to play one myself...they seemed to be used more as an acoustic bass than strummed as a guitar...it would be fun to try one...
419 2007-07-30 19:12:05
Re: destroying your guitar or not? (6 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Have you checked out some the stick on pick-ups from Barcus Berry, McIntyre, and Fishman? McIntyre makes an acoustic feather that sticks inside the guitar and is hardwired to a jack that replaces the rear strap button. They also make pick-ups that will stick to the outside of the guitar and have a jack that is stuck or taped in place. A pre-amp can be added inline without having to cut into your guitar...I'm fixing to have a McIntyre installed in a mandolin and really cautious about drilling holes, etc. in it...
420 2007-07-30 19:05:48
Re: Hendrix: Teeth Playing (15 replies, posted in Electric)
It's some cool showmanship to turn guitar and rest it toward your face on your chin while rolling the volume knob up and doing some hammer-ons and pull-offs!
421 2007-07-30 19:02:25
Re: need easy songs (2 replies, posted in Electric)
Different songs need different techniques...a lot of us will be glad to try and help but we need more info...
422 2007-07-30 19:00:34
Re: Kill switch (14 replies, posted in Electric)
A kill switch is sorta interesting but I can find other ways to do it. Some guitars (especially) strats tend to hum if you set them down...I roll the volume off or sometimes use an A/B box and just switch the guitar to a dead channel...also most tuners (Boss TU-2) have a mute feature while tuning...for some of the efffects you're seeing in the video you might be able to turn the volume off of the pickups you're not using and then use the pickup switch to toggle on and off while playing...I hope that makes sense... I would think that it would be simple to have a tech wire in a kill switch for you...I believe in less is more on a guitar...hope that helps...
423 2007-07-30 18:51:11
Re: Epiphone or Fender ? (5 replies, posted in Electric)
I don't think you can go wrong with either one...surely one appeals to you a bit more than the other...
424 2007-07-26 21:26:09
Re: strings (7 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
The Gibson SG Standard has Britewires 10-46 as the issued strings...
425 2007-07-25 13:35:41
Re: Guitar and other instruments (3 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Mandolin is my other passion...when playing in a group several years ago it seemed that we had too many guitar players...so I showed up with a mandolin. Also play bass...