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About Frank A Dornay Jr
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I can answer questions about basic theory (i.e. key signatures, harmonies, intervals) and better ways to improve playing. I cannot answer more advanced theory questions or guitar value related questions.

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I have been playing guitar for over 10 years, and am currently studying to become a teacher.

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Questions Answered By Expert  Frank A Dornay Jr 
In Category  Guitar - General

SubjectDate Asked

making it more complicated11/17/2009
  Q: I took two years of classical guitar lessons. If I think hard enough, I can read sheet music, but ...
  A: Looking at this tab, the first thing that came to mind was maybe just playing the notes in an ...
wiring diagram11/16/2009
  Q: Do you have or know where I can find a wiring diagram for a Washburn RR10? This guitar is a v shape ...
  A: I found a website that may help you out according to the specs on your guitar. It is: ...
11 fret not making sound11/13/2009
  Q: i currently have an ibanez rg370dx and the 11 fret of the g string is making an annoying buzzing ...
  A: Have you tried giving the guitar some relief? I'm not sure if you've had it setup yet or not, but ...
Guitar theory questions11/6/2009
  Q: i have a couple of questions regarding basic music theory, i started taking electric guitar lessons ...
  A: Hey Jason. The "5" in the chord usually denotes that the chord is really just a fifth, with two ...
Chords??10/26/2009
  Q: I recently started playing acoustic guitar after playing bass for a while. And I know this isn't the ...
  A: Thomas! The best way to pick up switching from chord to chord is to practice slowly, perhaps ...
Gibson SG RD series10/19/2009
  Q: I have one of these rare Gibson SG RD series the serial# on the back is 83291023 when I got it it ...
  A: Sorry for the delayed response to your question. Getting rid of viruses feels like getting rid of ...
id's10/5/2009
  Q: i have bought a few used guitars and was wondering the full info on 1 in particular. BC Rich # ...
  A: I couldn't really find any information by serial number, but I did find this website that may help: ...
Please answer me please answer8/12/2009
  Q: What do i need to know (or learn) to play guitar and play guitar songs ?
  A: To play guitar, you can start off with a beginner book, sold at most local retail shops, to learn ...
Tuning up8/9/2009
  Q: I recently bought restrung my guitar. I'm very beginner but I think I did a fair job with this. My ...
  A: Have you considered going to a professional who may be able to fix any problems with it? It may cost ...
Tuning up8/9/2009
  Q: I recently bought restrung my guitar. I'm very beginner but I think I did a fair job with this. My ...
  A: It seems like maybe you may not have the other notes in the right octave. The tuner says the note ...
VEGA GUITAR7/25/2009
  Q: I HAVE A VEGA GUITAR THAT HAS A SERIAL NO. 9196--MODEL SOLO LUTE---AT THE TOP IT SAYS ARTHUR ...
  A: Emilio! (no rhyme intended) Vega is an older company who was eventually purchased by Martin. ...
Wondering7/9/2009
  Q: My name is Brandon Stroud. My Grandfather recently passed away, and he left me his old guitar.. He ...
  A: From what I researched (via Google), Kraftsman has been sold through Spiegel catalogs years ago. ...
guitar learning6/14/2009
  Q: hey, i'm a beginner at guitar [14 years old, and trying to teach myself how to play by using the ...
  A: Hey Lynn. When reading tab, usually the chord change goes right over the word as written ...
Tuning6/10/2009
  Q: I've just recently begun playing guitar and I can't seem to get it tuned. It can with a cd to tune ...
  A: Ivuoma! New strings on a guitar take a little bit of effort to tune, so if they happen to ...
Volume control problems on amplifier6/8/2009
  Q: I have a Session 75 guitar combo amplifier. This was manufactured in the 1980s and I have recently ...
  A: I must congratulate you, as you are my FIRST e-mail from outside the United States. Anyway, your ...
Barre Chords5/24/2009
  Q: I play classical guitar for 6 months. While playing barre chords, I have some problems moving ...
  A: The best advice I can give you is practice, practice, practice! Take it from one chord to the next ...
Aria AC25 Concert Classical Guitar5/13/2009
  Q: I was wondering what info you could give me on the Aria AC25 Concert Classical Guitar. I am knew to ...
  A: First off, welcome to the world of guitars! The guitar you've chosen is a good candidate for a ...
Guitar amp5/12/2009
  Q: So I'm currently planning on buying a Line6 floor pod - I want to have a wide variety of sounds ...
  A: Victor! As a proud owner of a Boss GT-8, I can say that my pedalboard hasn't had any problems ...
Guitar Fretboard5/5/2009
  Q: I play classical guitar. I noticed that as I play barre chord higher on the fretboard, so It's more ...
  A: Getting a clear sound higher on the fretboard probably means you may not be pressing your fingers ...
guitar5/1/2009
  Q: I wana know about my guitar. Its a Segovia. The model number is SC-51 and the serial no. is 2001686 ...
  A: Segovia guitars have been previously made in Korea and China, then distributed by the L.A. Guitar ...
Question on fret position markers3/30/2009
  Q: Dustin, You must have forgotten to include the answer to my question. See your response enclosed: ...
  A: The theory behind the dots on the fretboard is to help connect the dots so to speak as far as ...
Thumb Pain3/17/2009
  Q: When I play chords (especially barre chords) consecutively my thumb starts to hurt. What to do in ...
  A: I'm not sure if you're just starting out or have been playing for a while, but thumb or wrist pain ...
brocken neck ?2/7/2009
  Q: I bought an Ibanez Silver Cadet at a local flea market. The strings are high above the neck. Why is ...
  A: Hey Jerwin! From what you provided, it sounds like your action could need some work. Some ...
Date Guitar1/5/2009
  Q: I've bought a Gibson VOS Custom black ebony gold hardware 3pu & bigby guitar today could you help me ...
  A: I believe www.bluebookinc.com can help you provide the information from the serial number you have ...
guitar problems12/19/2008
  Q: hi i have just bought a gibson sg signature series electric guitar and when i plug it into an amp it ...
  A: I would first check your input jack. There is a panel on the backside of your guitar which unscrews ...
Amp. sub?10/23/2008
  Q: Hey frank! how u doin? I've got a bit of a rookie question. I've downloaded a few lessons and ...
  A: I think that the main volume should be fine as long as you don't keep it cranked for too long. It ...
Amp. sub?10/20/2008
  Q: Hey frank! how u doin? I've got a bit of a rookie question. I've downloaded a few lessons and ...
  A: I'm doing great, thanks! I used to do the same in college for a while, being as a huge amp in a ...
Fender acoustic F-95 (dated 1974)10/17/2008
  Q: This is a real pretty guitar but needs a bit of work. Action is poor and likely needs to be set up. ...
  A: I apologize for the delay! When I was given a 1950's Anniversary Gretsch, it was in the same ...
fender amps7/26/2008
  Q: I have a fender hot rod deville 410, and a fender pro junior amp. I want to be able to run through ...
  A: Well there are a couple different ways you can go to solve this situation. One of the ways is to ...
I'm a beginner7/9/2008
  Q: I actually have a couple of questions. 1) I've watched videos on how to play harmonics but I can't ...
  A: I'll be glad to help you on your quest to learn to play the guitar. 1) I'm not sure if you mean ...
takamine gx-100t7/5/2008
  Q: .. im missing my pick ups would it be worth it to fix this guitar up?
  A: Marcelo. I wouldn't mind having an oldie guitar fixed up. Several years ago, my step-father ...
guitar learning6/25/2008
  Q: I am a 19-year-old boy from Bulgaria who started playing the guitar about a half a year ago. I've ...
  A: Lachezar. In my opinion, it is NEVER to late to learn an instrument. Being 19 years old, you ...
music5/31/2008
  Q: im new at playing guitar (self taught) and i dont know how to read guitar tabs. can u tell me how? ...
  A: Guitar tabs are probably the most common (yet inaccurate) form of guitar music. The tab is ...
Alvarez Regent5/13/2008
  Q: I just picked up a 20 year old Alvarez Regent Mahogany acoustic guitar at a thrift store for 20 ...
  A: Unfortunately it seems impossible to give you a specific starting price being as we don't know the ...

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