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| Aria Accoustic Guitars | 4/17/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I have a Model AW-6050 Aria guitar and am wondering if you have any info on this guitar, it has no ...
A: Well, David, in the 70s, copyright laws really started to settle in and take effect. This, plus the ...
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| what model is my Takamine 12 string | 4/9/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I have a Takamine 12 string that does not appear to have any obvious signs of which model it is. I ...
A: I'm honestly at a loss as to where to find the serial number. I would take to to an appraiser and ...
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| what model is my Takamine 12 string | 4/9/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I have a Takamine 12 string that does not appear to have any obvious signs of which model it is. I ...
A: If you can provide me with a serial number, I can find out the date of manufacture for you. I may be ...
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| yamaha guitar | 4/6/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I have a old Yamaha No.8 Nippon Gakki classical guitar label states serial# 643277 I would like to ...
A: Hey Frank, I am so sorry I couln't assist you in your question. Over the last hour or so, I have ...
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| Alvarez Yairi 12 string signed | 4/5/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I have this beautiful 12 string, a 1993 I believe, serial #52836 and model #WY-1-12 Question 1: ...
A: I found a K.Yairi that is the same model, and it came back as a Bob Weir signature model. Here is ...
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| Carl Fischer Guitars | 4/4/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I read your answer to that other gentleman who had asked you about his Carl Fisher Guitar. Unlike ...
A: Hey Alan, My advise to finding out how old the guitar is would be to take it to a professional ...
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| alvarez acoustic | 4/4/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I have an acoustic Alvarez guitar that I purchased right out of high school in 1980. The guitar has ...
A: Hey. The same as you, I couldn't find anything on the model number. I ran a search on the serial ...
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| Alvarez Yairi CY 1 Classical Guitar | 4/1/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I just purchased this 2001 Alvarez Yairi CY-1 Classical Guitar and can't seem to find any ...
A: Well, on the first serial number, all that came up when I ran a search on it was that it was ...
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| need to know my Takamine model # | 3/30/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I've had a Takamine electric/acoustic for about 8 years now that I bought used, from a friend. I'd ...
A: None of the sites I use give model numbers along with the general history. I can tell you that this ...
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| "Wrinkles" on guitar? i need it soon | 3/29/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I have these indented wrinkles on my acoustic guitar. Is it natural...that is all i need to ...
A: Hmm... Well... 1 Depending on the humidity where the guitar is stored, it could be natural.. Though ...
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| Tokai Guitars | 3/27/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I am interested in early pre-cats eyes acoustics.Found a mint F150 from 1974 and was blown away with ...
A: Hey Dave, Well, some guitars can strongly resemble others. Especially from this time period, when ...
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| Spanish sounding music | 3/27/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: Hey man I have been trying to come up with some of a more traditional spanish sounding tune for a ...
A: Hey Dave, That could depend on the type of Spanish music you're working with. When I'm looking for ...
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| old logo Takamine | 3/24/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I recently acquired a Takamine guitar that I believe to be quite rare. It has the old logo that is ...
A: Hey Kevin, I have found a site that may be of intrest, although it doesn't give much information, ...
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| Alvarez Guitar | 3/23/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I have a 1980 Alvarez 5022 Acoustic Guitar in great condition. I was wondering what the value of it ...
A: Hey Luke, In my opinion, the best way to get a value is to go on Ebay, and try to find a guitar ...
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| AC Fairbanks Guitars | 3/22/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: I was jut given an AC Fairbanks guitar that I was told was from 1895 because of the A on the ...
A: I found a picture of an AC Fairbanks from 1891. I hope this gives you some info on your guitar and ...
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| K. Yairi Y80 followup | 3/21/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: The serial number of the Y80 K. Yairi that I have is 311797. The label round, black with white ...
A: I'm sorry. I got that part wrong when I was looking it up. My fault. I'll try to Blue Book it if I ...
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| crappy sound | 3/19/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: Hey, I have an electric squire bullet strat its about 12 months old, It doesn't sound very good ...
A: Your tuners may be worn out. You may need to change either the set or that particular one. Depending ...
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| sigma guitrar | 3/18/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: my parents brought me this guitar in 1973, a sigma dm-5. does it have any value? thank you
A: Do you have a serial number? I can find out alot more info on it with that. Just send it to me in a ...
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| Morgan Monroe | 3/16/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: Mr. Coleman; I have a Morgan Monroe acoustic electric. I was wondering if you could give me ...
A: The one I saw was a standard drednaught shape. Bubinga and spurled maple do resemble one another ...
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| alvarz | 3/16/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: my father just bought a yaris alvarez guitar and we are trying to find out what year that it was ...
A: As far as the year made, if the D on the last number you gave me is indeed a 0, that means your ...
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| Morgan Monroe | 3/15/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: Mr. Coleman; I have a Morgan Monroe acoustic electric. I was wondering if you could give me ...
A: David, I have done some research on your guitar, and the only one I could find that is referred to ...
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| Antonio Picado Classical Guitar | 3/12/2008 | Wes Coleman |
Q: The guitar is a 2002 w/ flaws in the finish. Any idea how much it would be worth? Model Daniel-B.
A: Although I'm in no way a professional at appraising values of guitars,my opion would be somewhere in ...
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| guitar pics | 11/25/2007 | Chris Jaster |
Q: what would the best guitar pic I should use to play blues guitar music
A: This really is a matter of preference. I personally would use a med 60mm plastic pick for more of ...
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| Starter | 11/13/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: Hey James, I am an allexpert too! Yea so my Dad wants to learn how to play guitar, what book would ...
A: Hey Greg, Well, Nice to meet another AllExpert... What subject do you cover? As for your dad, ...
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| info on martin guitar | 11/13/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I have a martin guitar it was bought in 1984 but I could have bought it in 1983. It has rosewood ...
A: Well, unless it's a 30's Carved top, I doubt it's a C,The C stood for Carved top,and they didn't ...
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| Martin guitar | 11/11/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I have an accoustic Martin I bought used in 1960. It has the following numbers: 000-76 (or 78), ...
A: well, based on the Serial Number, it is a 1960... So, it wasn't very used when you bought it... :) ...
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| Takamine Acoustic Electric Guitar | 11/10/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: Recently I purchased a Takamine Acoustic Electric Guitar Model EC132SCx at an estate sale for my ...
A: . This particular Takamine was made on Dec 10th 2002, and is a wonderful guitar for your 14 year ...
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| Value of my Takamine 12 string | 11/9/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: what is the value of my Takamine 12 string model # F385-LM, I think, it is hard to read the last ...
A: I'll tell ya, I got allot of questions about value, as a matter of fact, most of the questions I get ...
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| yamaha fg 300 | 11/7/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: James, i have recently read the questions given to you concerning the fg 300 yamaha and hoped maybe ...
A: Hey, thanks, I knew it was a replica of the Hummingbird, But my friend at Yamaha never mentioned ...
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| 1972 Alvarez by Kuzuo Yairi | 11/7/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I have a 1972 Alvarez guitar byKuzuo Yairiand am thinking of donating it to a performing arts high ...
A: Well, I can only give a ball park figure... To get a proper value, you would need to take it to a ...
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| Good Quality/Reasonable Price | 11/5/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: Koontz, I've been playing guitar for about 12 years but I don't currently own an acoustic. I'm ...
A: Hey Todd, Sorry this is so long BTW.. Well, I'll tell you, the days of getting what you paid for ...
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| CMI Guitars | 11/2/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I have a CMI acoustic guitar (A sunburst copy of a Gibson J200) I bought it new in 1978. It is a ...
A: Well, I have to say that actually the CMI your referring to, stood for Chicago Music Instrument ...
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| alvarez guitar | 11/2/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: james,i've read many of your Q&A's on alvarez guitars. I've found a model DY77, ser.no.8450,alvarez ...
A: On the heel block, there will be a number stamped, That is the number that will tell you the ...
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| alvarez guitar | 11/1/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: james,i've read many of your Q&A's on alvarez guitars. I've found a model DY77, ser.no.8450,alvarez ...
A: This is a Dreadnought, like the D-28.. It is a real Yairi, at least so it seems. I mean, without a ...
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| Old acoustic guitar | 11/1/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I have an old ensenada fg series guitar and i cant find any info on it. I was wondering who made it ...
A: Well, There were several factories that made the Ensenada brand during the 70's. All Asian, some ...
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| Sons first guitar | 10/30/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me what kind of guitar would be best to have our son start on. He ...
A: Wow, great question. I would say for a 12 year old, an electric is definitely the main guitar he ...
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| takamine acoustic | 10/30/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: We have a 6 string acoustic takamine. we'd like to know the value. It appears to be old and has ...
A: Well, one thing I would need is the Serial number. With that I can get a better idea of the date, ...
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| Alvarez Yairi | 10/28/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: Not sure if I should hang on to this guitar or trade it. And I need to know it's possible value. ...
A: I can't tell ya to hang on to it or not, only you can make that decision, I mean, if it doesn't make ...
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| acoustic guitar | 10/28/2007 | Chris Jaster |
Q: hey mate, im a beginner on the acoustic and have come across a "Marquez" Australian brand "MD400" ...
A: That should work for a beginner. Theres no point buying a 3000.00 guitar for learning on. I would ...
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| acoustic guitar | 10/28/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: hey there, i was wondering if you knew anything about the guitar brand "marquez"? it's an australian ...
A: It looks like a decent guitar in the pictures, and the specs are nice. I have not heard of them ...
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