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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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| garcia classical guitar grade #1 | 10/27/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I've got a 1973 garcia grade 1 with no serial number and no other names on the label. how do I ...
A: I am unaware of anyone making fake Garcia guitars, But, the average value is going to be around ...
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| Once upon a time I had a wonderfull classical guitar | 10/27/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: Back in the 70's I bought a classical guitar from my high school teacher. It was an Espana from the ...
A: Keep checking Ebay, also Pawn shops and even Guitar Center or Sam Ash. I will say that Dean has ...
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| dating and worth of a guitar | 10/26/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: We got hold of an Aria acoustic guitar, and are trying to find out a little about it's value. The ...
A: Well, it was made in 1981, and is worth approximately $250, give or take.. This is to say, Some ...
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| Ibanez AC900AN | 10/24/2007 | Chris Jaster |
Q: I have a buyer for my guitar, an Ibanez AC900AN. The buyer is now considering not buying the guitar ...
A: short answer is tone. As far as I know Ibanez even on these guitars use laminated backs and sides. ...
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| Takamine | 10/24/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I have an old Takamine acoustic I've had since probably 1977-78. There is no model number on it, ...
A: You can take it to a Takamine Authorized Dealer, and they should be able to locate a suitable ...
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| Gibson 12 String Acoustic | 10/24/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I appreciate the time you take to answer these questions. Here is mine. My guitar is like other's ...
A: (Nice name BTW) Yes, Your Gibbie is from around 1972.. As for value, Don't trade it for ...
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| playing sharp chords | 10/23/2007 | Chris Jaster |
Q: i am teaching myself guitar ... and i am trying to figure out one song and i do not know how to play ...
A: A G sharp chord is one step or fret above G. Most people will play it as a bar chord. It is also ...
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| FG 300 | 10/23/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I was recently reading a corrispondace you had with a guy named Frank. He talked about his FG 300 ...
A: Usually on the Neck block, or stamped just above the label. Sometimes there is one on the label ...
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| brand name of a guitar | 10/23/2007 | Chris Jaster |
Q: I bought a guitar at a goodwill store and the only marking I can find to identify it is in the sound ...
A: The most important thing for a novice would be to arm yourself with as much knowledge as you can. ...
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| Sigma Guitar | 10/22/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: I have a Sigma by Martin Guitar thatwas given to me. It is excellent condition and I want to sell ...
A: Well, The model can tell you a basic date range, but the serial number means nothing I'm afraid. ...
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| Takemine F379 | 10/21/2007 | James Koontz |
Q: Takemine F379 I have one too origional owner. Did you ever get a value? Thanks in advance for any ...
A: Below is the answer I sent the previous asker. I don't believe he has read the answer yet. I am not ...
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