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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Help figuring out a song on guitar | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: I have a question about the chords used in a song. Jeff Suszczynski of The Gifted Children played ... A: Hey, Eric. I want to say that he's playing his guitar in Db Standard. I'm pretty sure he's using ... | |
| Accoustic Guitar | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: I have been playing for many years, but the guitar I bought did not have the little dots on the fret ... A: If I'm not mistaken, the dots are used as a sort of marker for which feet you're on, (3, 5, 7) or ... | |
| Fingerstyle vs Picking? | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: So here's my story, I only own a classical guitar and I've been playing fingerstyle (not necessarily ... A: I just checked out some of Nils Lofgren's stuff and he's amazing! I can't believe i haven't heard of ... | |
| to identify a guitar | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: The pictured guitar has a 'Montgomery Ward' sticker in the sound box. I would just like to find out ... A: If I were you, I'd personally take it into a local guitar shop so the employee(s) can look it up. ... | |
| to identify a guitar | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: The pictured guitar has a 'Montgomery Ward' sticker in the sound box. I would just like to find out ... A: Is there a Serial Number on that sticker by chance? If it has an H on it, I'm pretty sure it's ... | |
| gibson sgr1 | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: i am wanting to buy one of these i played one when i was 14 and it was cool i seen a couple but if ... A: I've been searching through Ebay and Craigslist, to no avail thus far. Your best bet may be to go ... | |
| Jazz Chorus 120 | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: Last night I played a show with some band who wanted to use my jazz chorus 120. They kept the sound ... A: Depending on how much you know about fixing/repairing amps, I would say check it yourself or hand it ... | |
| the worth of guitar | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a Washburn hollow body accoustic-electricmade in Indonesia,,,Model EA19KOA,,,serial no ... A: TA: I think your best bet may be to personally take it into a guitar shop and see if they can ... | |
| Welson Fantom 36 | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I have been searching to find information on the value of a 1944 Welson Fantom 36. So far I have ... A: I would try taking your guitar in to a local music store, where they carry a book that will give you ... | |
| Martin D18 143118 | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: Just wondering if you may know what the worth of my inherited Martin D 18 Acoustic guitar might be? ... A: Jenn! To find the value of your guitar, there is a website available that provides a 24 hour ... | |
| buying advice | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: i am just a beginner to guitar and want to buy a nice guitar. I can't choose from a vast variety of ... A: Sapna! For a beginner I recommend an acoustic guitar. There are several different types and ... | |
| How old is my Yamaha-160-1 | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I just started playing guitar again after many many years away...to my surprise when I opened the ... A: Jason! For what it's worth, I gather it was made between 1974 and 1976. Not sure of what ... | |
| need general feedback on how i can advance my playing,and promote myself as a solo artist | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: ""i have samples(short demos)up on various websites.....maybe you could give your expertise on what ... A: Nat: First off, I don't know how long you've been playing, but you are definitely a gifted ... | |
| Green day Guitar tone | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: And I know that Billie joe armstong uses marshalls. I just really want to know his tone settings ... A: Bridger. Here is a snippet of what I've found for Green Day's Billie Joe: Billie Joe Armstrong ... | |
| information | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a 55 56 fender musicmaster sn 12586.It has a rectangure case with a top pick area next to ... A: Unfortunately I personally cannot give you a value on either your guitar or amp, but never fear, ... | |
| guitar amp | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: are all amps the same for all giutars?are theyre special ones for reg elec guitars?or are they diff A: Julie! First off, I apologize for the delay in my response. I have been unable to receive ... | |
| Takamine Guitar | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I am looking for information on my Takamine EF291M(E). Purchased new in 1995. I have been told ... A: AllExperts does not have a way to gauge the value of your guitar. However, there are several ... | |
| price | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: my father has a 1969 blond fender made in u.s. he was trying to figure out about the price that it ... A: AllExperts does not have a way to gauge the value of your father's guitar. However, there are ... | |
| my Takamine guitar | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a Takamine guitar and would like to know its approximate value. it has a built in ... A: AllExperts does not have a way to gauge the value of your guitar. However, there are several ... | |
| Guitar Solo for "House of the Rising Sun" | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I'm recently picking up the guitar again and have been practicing different scales with a friend of ... A: Hey Sarah! Due to copyright regulations, I'd rather you find a legitimate copy of the song to ... | |
| Easy Guitar Questions. | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: Hey there, i just have a few simple questions about guitar if you wouldn't mind answering them. To ... A: William! Here are the answers to the questions. I hope they shed some light on your quest for a ... | |
| software | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: can u tell me a guitar software that shows the guitar chords when the song is played in the computer ... A: Terry. There is a website called MusicNotes (www.musicnotes.com) that offers free software ... | |
| value of ventura | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: my cousin has a ventura guitar, fine fretted instrument,serial#59909,model#v-10,designed in usa made ... A: I apologize for the wait for this response. I am currently trying to resolve an issue with receiving ... | |
| frustration | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: I'm having a lot of trouble learning the song, The House That Built Me, by Miranda Lambert. My ... A: Jeremy! Guitarists are about a dime a dozen and I swear each seems to have a different way to ... | |
| Year and Month | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a used takamine guitar and I would like to know more about it. I would like to know ... A: The Takamine guitar you have mentioned seems to have been manufactured from 1992-1999 just by model ... | |
| mayfair electric guitar | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: I bought this guitar 26 years ago from family. It was bought in 1946after jones came home from the ... A: The Mayfair company made inexpensive Japanese guitars. They are not really known to be exceptionally ... | |
| beginner | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: i am 31, a beginner, i want to self teach myself with acoustic guitar by watchin youtube for ... A: West! The "setup" on your guitar has to do with your neck, pickup height, string height and ... | |
| Gibson Sonex | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a Gibson Sonex serial #81312504 which I've had for years and I favor it over my LP and SG. My ... A: Josh! It seems like the Sonex guitars made in that time so far seem to be all bolt on. My first ... | |
| guitar string | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: Acoustic guitar sounds.... heavy, light, bright etc? I want a boomier but bright sound.... i am a ... A: The different sets of strings on a wall is definitely confusing, even for some who have been playing ... | |
| Frederico Garcia guitar | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a Frederico Garcia guitar made in Madrid in 1967 - #1901 that is in excellent condition and I ... A: Bob! Right now we don't have access to a Blue Book for guitars, but there is a 24 hour ... | |
| Charvel Guitars | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: I just got a Charvel guitar and wanted to see if you can tell me any information about it or where I ... A: It seems like your guitar may not be USA made, but due to the lack of information on seven or eight ... | |
| 20 yr old 12 string Fender acoustic | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: Show a Fender for sale excellent condition has screw type bridge but I didnt get serial no.Pegs are ... A: Barb! One way to find out a good price for it is to search eBay to see about what others are selling ... | |
| United Guitar | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: About 25 yrs ago i bought an electric guitar from a pawn shop. It has been in my basement ever ... A: Whip! From what I gathered, it seems United could be the brand name of the guitar, sold by ... | |
| Guitar Scales | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I've been frustratingly trying to learn guitar scales. I have been on Google searching for websites ... A: Thomas! As far as learning scales and such, the website I recommend is www.musictheory.net. ... | |
| guitar scales | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: hi i have been playing for a couple years now and i am trying to understand scale i have a site ... A: The A Minor Pentatonic Scale is a pretty basic scale and can be moved around, just like any other ... | |
| Guild F212 (SN#207402) | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I purchased this guitar yesterday from a friend. The headstock is cracked and I was wondering what ... A: This guitar can be fixed quite easily, Howard! You didn't really specify how bad the damage is, but ... | |
| Information | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a concert Guitar, my sister bought it Mexico, The Label inside the Guitar says, Luthier Mario ... A: The guitar company was started by Mario Salinas, in which he created these guitars. They're supposed ... | |
| Value of Super 400 Gibson Electric Guitar | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: Can you tell me the approximate value of an Electric Super 400 Gibson guitar serial number 93273? ... A: Barbara! We do not have any available way to tell you what the worth of your guitar is, but I ... | |
| Schecter C1 plus maintenance | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I put new strings on. I need to raise the strings. They rattle near the top of the fret board. How ... A: Hey Corey! Well there are a few ways you can go about this. Firstly, have you tried raising the ... | |
| present value of guitar | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: Value of New sunburst.. fender stratocaster Serial number Z-19003 A: Unfortunately we cannot do values online, however there are a couple different ways of figuring out ... | |
| E5 X79900 | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: Please could you tell me how to play the chord in the subject? I have looked on the internet and it ... A: Greetings, Isobel! This chord is really easy so first I'll explain the numbers. If you don't ... | |
| Teaching a 10- year old boy to play guitar | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: my son is mad about guitar and is keen to learn. I play a little and have been trying to teach him, ... A: I have an eight year old piano student who also wants to learn, yet has a little trouble since their ... | |
| Choosing songs to play in guitar... | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: I'd love to get a little help from you. Actually, I'm kind of beginner to guitar playing. I can play ... A: Here is a small list of songs I think may help you out: 1. Joan Jett - I Love Rock N Roll 2. ... | |
| Mystery Guitar Chord | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Years ago while playing House of the Rising Sun drunk I played this instead of Em: E B D# A B E/F# ... A: The chord you have stumbled upon is B Dominant7, or just B7 for short. The open low E is usually not ... | |
| value of guitar | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 string small wooded guitar made by Jackson/Guldan, Inc. Serial #44195. It is in pretty ... A: Annette! These guitars were manufactured in great numbers, but not with the greatest materials ... | |
| guitar maintenance and mods | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm a young player who has no idea how to do set ups or how to mod my guitars. are there any good ... A: All of these modifications may take a bit of know how and in my opinion it would be best to take ... | |
| Aria acoustic guitar | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a Aria acoustic guitar by Sada Yairi Model # A18M. It was bought used in a music store in ... A: I did some research and also found little, but I did find a manufacturer for the guitars who may be ... | |
| My Peavey 6505 will not power on?!? | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: Stumbled across this site and thought I'd give it a go... I had my 6505 plugged into my furman ... A: Sorry to hear about your problem! I read a couple manuals about your Peavy, and came across a ... | |
| charvel | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 80s one jackson humbcker one vol pushpull lockin trem fender style ser# 279330 ft worth po ... A: I did a good amount of searching and found nothing near your serial number, just the Jackson Juniors ... | |
| Vantage | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a vantage Guitar on the back plate it says made in Japan and a number but I cant find any ... A: Another expert on here said this about the Vantage company: "All I can tell you is that the Vantage ... | |
| how do I find out? | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: Hey,I have been playing the guitar since Jr. High. My grandfather gave me his guitar and it is ... A: Well there are a few ways you can figure out the price of your grandfather's guitar. First, for you ... | |
| Guild guitar | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: Have a 1965 Guild electric hollow body with a woo woo bar in excellent shape. Estimated value. ... A: Right now, none of our experts have a way to give appraisals, so we give a referral to what's called ... | |
| Gretsch Country Gentleman | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I have a Chet Atkins Gretsch Country that my dad left to me. The only number I can find on it is ... A: The Gretsch guitar you have mentioned seems to have originated around the mid 1950s. The condition, ... | |
| plectrum technique. help! | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I have recently been learning some Django Rheinhardt and in doing so have noticed that they play ... A: The way to play the plectrum, at least for me, is between the index finger and thumb and a sort of ... | |
| appraisal | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a Welson classical Guitar made in Italy around 1960. It is in new condition with the original ... A: Most places require that a "donation" is needed for appraisals of instruments, so I cannot give you ... | |
| guitars | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: is there more than one vibration if you strum one guitar string one time? A: I believe there would be more than one vibration, but only on the neighboring string(s), and not ... | |
| truss rod | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I have recently purchased an Alvarez rd10 acoustic... I just found out it has a broken truss rod.. I ... A: Your acoustic will need to be sent to a local repair shop for a replacement truss rod. ... | |
| guitars | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: How do you measure pitch? A: Pitch is measured simply by the frequency of a vibrating string in Hertz. For example, the pitch A ... | |
| Soloing | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I have been playing guitar about a year, I am a high school student and have played rhythm guitar in ... A: Hey Austin. To find out what key you're playing in, there is a "key signature" to tell you ... | |
| making it more complicated | 11/17/2009 |
| 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 diagram | 11/16/2009 |
| 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 sound | 11/13/2009 |
| 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 questions | 11/6/2009 |
| 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 series | 10/19/2009 |
| 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's | 10/5/2009 |
| 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 answer | 8/12/2009 |
| 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 up | 8/9/2009 |
| 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 up | 8/9/2009 |
| 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 GUITAR | 7/25/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| Wondering | 7/9/2009 |
| 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 learning | 6/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Tuning | 6/10/2009 |
| 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 amplifier | 6/8/2009 |
| 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 Chords | 5/24/2009 |
| 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 Guitar | 5/13/2009 |
| 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 amp | 5/12/2009 |
| 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 Fretboard | 5/5/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| guitar | 5/1/2009 |
| 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 markers | 3/30/2009 |
| 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 Pain | 3/17/2009 |
| 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 Guitar | 1/5/2009 |
| 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 problems | 12/19/2008 |
| 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 amps | 7/26/2008 |
| 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 beginner | 7/9/2008 |
| 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-100t | 7/5/2008 |
| 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 learning | 6/25/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
| music | 5/31/2008 |
| 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 Regent | 5/13/2008 |
| 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 ... | |
Guitar - General
Answers by Expert:
Frank A Dornay Jr
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Expertise
I can answer questions about basic theory (i.e. key signatures, harmonies, intervals) and better ways to improve playing. PLEASE do not ask questions about values of your instruments. I cannot and will not answer them. Thank you.
Experience
I have been playing guitar for over 10 years, and am currently studying to become a teacher.
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Education/Credentials
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Past/Present Clients
Friends and some family
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