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About Chris Brelsford
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Public school music teacher and music store owner willing to answer any questions about instruments, music education, any and all music related questions.

   

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epiphone or edwards or gibson6/22/2008
  Q: I'm looking into buying a les paul guitar and I'm not sure what i should buy. I've been told by my ...
  A: Here is a nice epi b stock ...
Beginning guitar player...6/9/2008
  Q: I recently picked up one of my friend's guitars at his house, and just started plucking away, ...
  A: I think starting on an acoustic is a good idea, as you said, less gear to purchase right ...
Left handed or right??5/7/2008
  Q: I see that you are a music teacher and a music store owner so i think you will have come across ...
  A: If you make the mods on the guitar you mentioned it will work fine, it is always my advice to try to ...
chorus pedal4/27/2008
  Q: And if I had to buy one, which one would be the best option?
  A: http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-613087-10388367?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musiciansfriend.com%2Fnavigation%2 ...
Good amp?1/31/2008
  Q: i am getting a Squier Vintage modified Strat HSS electric guitar.i am lloing at a price under ...
  A: http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-613087-10381297?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musiciansfriend.com%2Fproduct%2F ...
electric guitar1/24/2008
  Q: I have been playing a yamaha electro-acoustic for nealry a year and am loving it. I am getting my ...
  A: http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-613087-10381297?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musiciansfriend.com%2Fproduct%2FIb ...
Telecaster for heavy metal?10/20/2007
  Q: Hey Chris, I've been wanting a Telecaster for a while, but is it even good for my preferred style ...
  A: http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-613087-10381297?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musiciansfriend.com%2Fproduct%2FFe ...
Pedals7/27/2007
  Q: Hey. I'm torn between either a boss BF-3 Flanger or an Ibanez fl-9 Flanger. They're roughly the same ...
  A: I would go with the boss, for no other reason than they build tough, reliable pedals, some of which ...
Left-handed beginner?4/8/2007
  Q: Should a left-handed beginner learn guitar in the usual right-handed fashion, or reverse it and ...
  A: I would agree with you, I tell most customers in my shop that although the child may be left handed ...
Guitar Maintainence4/6/2007
  Q: How do you clean your guitar strings when they are dirty. There are green stuff on my strings, i ...
  A: actually, just with a clean cloth. The strings oxidize over time from the oils on your skin.....just ...
Pedals3/3/2007
  Q: Hey, I've already got a Boss Ds-1 and was just wondering whether a compression pedal would be a good ...
  A: It would, you might also consider a sustain pedal. ...
Guitar1/10/2007
  Q: I am a beginning guitarist and I'm lookin at a couple different acoustic guitars to start out with. ...
  A: http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-613087-10381297?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musiciansfriend.com%2Fproduct%2FWa ...
Acoustic Guitar Amp12/18/2006
  Q: I would like to buy an amp for my acoustic (It's a Guild). I don't know what to buy. The guitar ...
  A: http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=5607334&siteid=39184836&bfpid=480282&bfmtype=gear good ...
Buying an inexpensive child's guitar12/8/2006
  Q: Chris, My eight and ten year old homeschooled sons want to learn the guitar. I would like to buy a ...
  A: Pam, acoustic or electric? Are you looking to by one for both to use? ...
Installing a standard Vibrato on an already existing tune-o-matic10/5/2006
  Q: hey there, Sorry to bother you, but ive been through teh site looking for an answer to my question, ...
  A: no problem, I do not do set ups or repair, so I can not help with the trem questions I do know of ...
violin lessons10/4/2006
  Q: first I want to say thanks for your time and I know nothing about music. My daughter is 7 and has ...
  A: No problem, it sounds like she might be doing Suzuki? In most other standard lesson programs, she ...
1st Guitar purchase for 7 year old boy9/18/2006
  Q: 1. Acoustic or Classical? [Enjoys all music; bus driver plays country, Kenny Chesney; has become ...
  A: for a seven year old, I would suggest nylon strings http://www.chrisbsmusic.com/tarchilguit.html ...
Acoustic guitar, and amp7/18/2006
  Q: I'm after a 12 string and i'd like to know your thoughts on Corona made Guilds as opposed to ...
  A: I am from RI, so I know Westerly very well, most people believe nothing compares to the RI made ...
Acoustic guitar, and amp7/18/2006
  Q: I'm after a 12 string and i'd like to know your thoughts on Corona made Guilds as opposed to ...
  A: I am from RI, so I know Westerly very well, most people believe nothing compares to the RI made ...
Method Book for Small Children5/30/2006
  Q: Do you have any knowledge on guitar method books for small children (ages 6-8). I am currently ...
  A: http://www.chrisbsmusic.com/tarchilguit.html on page above (my site) the small fry method book is a ...
minor pentatonic scale fomula1/30/2006
  Q: Ive been learning guitar for a few years but I am now learning my scales, I have a scale book and it ...
  A: Because the Key of A has three sharp notes in it, C, F and G, thus lowering any of those gives you ...
Fender Guitars11/17/2005
  Q: ..My husband passed away leaving me with 2 Fender guitars. I have a Telecaster, S/N S832447, which ...
  A: Gruhn Guitars Specializing in new, used and vintage model electric and acoustic guitars. ...
Bad Habits8/22/2005
  Q: I've been teaching myself how to play gutair for a month or so now, and I've found myself starting ...
  A: the only problem with playing like that is you may have trouble reaching the lower strings, if that ...
Variax5/5/2005
  Q: Chris, I am thinking about buying a Line 6 variax electric guitar but I can't decide on whether the ...
  A: http://www.music123.com/Line-6-Variax-300-i155989.music?affil=chrisb specs for 300 above ...
best guitar?3/31/2005
  Q: I am looking to buy my boyfriend an electric-acoustic guitar for his birthday. I really know nothing ...
  A: http://www.music123.com/Ibanez-TCY10-i66867.music?affil=chrisb above around $200 ...
Beginner12/21/2004
  Q: Chris My ten year old daughter has just shown an interest in guitar. I can play pretty good,but ...
  A: as far as the guitar, i would need to know the model number, but if it is in good shape, $50 for a ...
Songs10/25/2004
  Q: Hey Chris, this isnt really guitar related but i figured ud have advice. I was just wondering what ...
  A: Well, it could go in an order, but usually you work around the idea, like if you come up with a ...
Choosing a Guitar9/7/2004
  Q: Sorry about that around $500 to $800 maybe more. Thanks DanHi, I've been playing Guitar for a ...
  A: You might want to consider esp, especially for metal ...
soloing7/28/2004
  Q: I've been taking guitar for a little more then a year and a half. I love i play everyday when ever i ...
  A: check wholenote.com they have really good free online lessons to teach soloing also, check our ...
slow progress7/11/2004
  Q: I'm 19 years old and very interested in playing the guitar. I bought an old acoustic guitar several ...
  A: You can play the guitar, in fact, you are probably better off starting now because you have a true ...
Old Instrument5/2/2004
  Q: I have found an old instrument called a Guitar-mandolin-banjo. Can you tell me anything about them? ...
  A: I can't but i would suggest checking with gruhn guitars and elderly instruments, Both will charge ...
parents wont agree4/25/2004
  Q: im 14 and have been playing the guitar for about 7 months now. i originally started out because of ...
  A: well, contrary to popular belief, an electric guitar is probably easier to play than an acoustic. In ...
business3/19/2004
  Q: Chris, I am starting a wesite (online guitar store) which will lead into a retail store in the next ...
  A: Both..for some things, like accessories you can deal with jobbers, such as Kaman, Harris Teller, etc ...

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