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| Prairie state guitar | 11/20/2009 |
Q: My guitar has Prairie on top of the neck, The lady I bought it from told me her husband had it for ...
A: Rudy-- The Blue Book does not give prices for these guitars. Here is the information that is ...
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| leslie affect | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I am trying to learn a song on the guitar. While I was reading the piece I came across something ...
A: Duane-- The Leslie was a speaker system used extensively in the 1970's on Hammond Organs. It ...
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| National Guitar | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I have a similar question to one posted.National name on the head with a wooden body.Who is it mfg ...
A: Shawn-- I am sorry to say that I can't tell anything about the guitar with the info given. A model ...
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| Hohner | 10/28/2009 |
Q: Wondered what you can find out about a Hohner HW720 s-n acoustic guitar ? I have not played since ...
A: Bill-- If you are thinking of buying this guitar, be sure to check out the neck thoroughly. It is ...
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| Decal | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I have owned 2 Hohner BBass IV strings the last 10 years and in a $$ bind I placed the oldest on ...
A: Steven-- I could find no sources on the internet. The best thing to do would be to contact the ...
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| guitar question | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I volunteer at a retirement home and last night a sweet lady I would have never guessed played ...
A: Allen-- I also could find no information on this specific model. Is there any identification on the ...
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| Aria A-626 Twelve string | 10/21/2009 |
Q: Im trying to find any information about this 12 string guitar. Aria, model: A-626, sn:351 but with ...
A: Mikael-- This model is not listed in the Blue Book, nor could I find any info on the internet. None ...
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| How do I improve my guitar playing ?? | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I have been playing electric guitar for over a year. I've learnt chords,scales,picking techniques ...
A: Charles-- I really cannot give you specific advice because I have no idea where your skill level is ...
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| Could Guitar Stands be Better Constructed? | 10/8/2009 |
Q: My name is Will Hart.I am in the Engineering Design and Development class at Glencoe High School in ...
A: Will-- I certainly support your research. In my opinion, the way that guitar stands are currently ...
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| Should I Play Guitar Right Handed or Left Handed? | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I took guitar about 16 months a go, what an experience, so far it has been fun and rewarding, ...
A: JJ-- I am totally confused. Are you now playing a left handed guitar? If not, I don't understand ...
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| guitar notes | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I'm new to playing the guitar and I'm not really sure how to explain my problem, but if the guitar ...
A: Liz-- When you see the note "Middle C" written, play the note that is on your 5th string, 3rd ...
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| Major and minor Pentatonic Scales | 10/6/2009 |
Q: My name is Evan and I'm a self taught guitarist and I'm just learning about music theory and how ...
A: Evan-- Yes, you can use patterns to stay in the same key and start on any fret. The best thing to ...
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| Major and minor Pentatonic Scales | 10/5/2009 |
Q: My name is Evan and I'm a self taught guitarist and I'm just learning about music theory and how ...
A: Evan-- Let's see if I can make this a little easier for you. I think you are asking how to ...
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| Valencia Guitar | 10/3/2009 |
Q: my wife bought this old acoustic guitar at a yard sale, its pretty rough looking and there is no ...
A: Cory-- Valencia guitars are not listed in the Blue Book nor could I find any information about ...
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| Good Guitar Solos | 10/2/2009 |
Q: Ive been playing guitar for about 1 year and Im mostly into 70s and 80s rock like Queen, The Who, ...
A: Gabriel-- First of all, the solos in "Sweet Child" sound a lot harder that they are. Here are some ...
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| Warlock Body Art Series | 9/30/2009 |
Q: Looking to buy a used Warlock. Neck plate is stamped B.C. Rich, and also says Limited Edition.Number ...
A: John-- This guitar is part of the "Body Art" series. The Body Art Collection is a limited edition ...
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| theory | 9/26/2009 |
Q: i have been recently working on the modes of the guitar lydian, mixolydian..e.t.c however when i ...
A: Arthur-- Modal scales CAN be a bit confusing. Sounds like you are confused about the application of ...
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| fender electric acoustic santa maria | 9/26/2009 |
Q: i would like to know how much it is worth? serial no;D89051409
A: Tracy-- The Blue Book does not show an acoustic electric Santa Maria--only acoustic. Are the ...
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| Gibson J 160 E | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 1954 Gibson J 160 E guitar that is in good to excellent shape. The serial number begins ...
A: Rueben-- The probable reason for interest in the model is that it is the same model that John ...
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| Where Can I Learn MusicTheory? | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have been playing by ear for about 8-9 years, but I do not know the first thing about musical ...
A: William-- Congratulations on your very wise decision to learn music theory! You will never regret ...
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| acoustic, bass and electric | 9/12/2009 |
Q: Lynne, what exactly are the differences between a Bass, Electric and Acoustic guitar?
A: Robert-- A Bass guitar has 4 strings which are tuned one octave lower than the bottom 4 strings on ...
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| Trying to choose a guitar :] | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I could use some help deciding what kind of guitar to get/look at ive pretty much never played ...
A: Jason-- For the type of music that you like, you need a guitar with active pickups and a nice fat ...
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| Guitar learning question | 9/7/2009 |
Q: About three months ago I started learning to play electric guitar by myself. I have been looking ...
A: Juan-- I think I can help you! Please visit these two pages: ...
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| 1970 Martin 0018 | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me I am trying to find out around how much my guitar is worth, the ...
A: Trisha-- I am assuming that you have a Martin 0018. The serial number comes up as 1970. Here is ...
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| Hohner HG-310 Limited Edition | 8/18/2009 |
Q: Would you perhaps have an old BlueBook around that lists this guitar? Mine which are 1990's-2000's ...
A: Larry-- Sorry, my Blue Books do not list it either. I did find a couple of reviews which stated ...
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| Dobro | 8/17/2009 |
Q: When my dad died he left me his steel guitar. The brand name is Dobro. I know it is at least 58 to ...
A: Vivian-- I'm sorry but without more information, I have no way of researching the guitar. You will ...
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| Martin Guitar Worth? | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I have two Martin Guitar's and am inquiring about their worth? The first one states Martin & Co, ...
A: Peggy-- The First Guitar: The first number is the model number. The second is the serial ...
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| Hohner FV Devil Guitar | 8/12/2009 |
Q: My question is I recently came upon a Hohner FV Devil essentially a Gibson V copy. It plays like ...
A: Ken-- The Blue Book does not mention this guitar. I was, however, able to find a few mentions of it ...
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| Please answer me please answer | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I just wanted to know how to read guitar tabs cause some of them are complicated and i cant know the ...
A: Mado-- I think we can help you on both counts: 1. Please visit ...
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| Roots of guitar chords | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I don't know if you can help me. But I play bass guitar. And am wondering if you can give me roots ...
A: Thomas-- The Root of the Chord is the NAME of the chord--in other words, the root of a "G" (major ...
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| Epiphone | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I also inherited an Epiphone model #pr-650-12-asb and the serial # is 15427 Its in great shape and ...
A: Bart-- The serial number comes up as "unrecognized". Here is the Blue Book general info: ...
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| pentatonic rock system | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I have a guitar instruction manual, but I am stuck on a problem regarding the pentatonic rock ...
A: Michael-- I sympathize with you in your confusion! That explanation is not the clearest and I don't ...
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| value of guitar | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I was given this guitar from a uncle. It is a nylon string classical, a blue round label inside ...
A: Troy-- The label you described was used from 1957 to the present on the "Studio" line of guitars, ...
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| different kinds of playing the guitar | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I'd just like to know about the different ways of playing the guitar? I know there's strumming, ...
A: It looks like you covered a lot of the styles. Let's see if I can copme up with a few more-- Slack ...
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| Buying a new guitar | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I've been playing guitar sporadically for about 6 years. I'm currently considering buying a second ...
A: Anna-- I think that the Melody Maker might be a great choice for you. It is light weight and the ...
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| Vintage Martin Guitar Value | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 1961 Martin 0-18 (serial 176889) that I purchased new in 1962. Its only flaw is what ...
A: Frederick-- Here are the Blue Book values: 1960-1969 Excellent $2,250 - 2,750 Average $1,500 - ...
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| Guitar Appraisal | 7/2/2009 |
Q: Since I don't have access to a good blue book for acoustics, I was wondering if you could look ...
A: Sean-- Here is the Blue Book Pricing Info: Excellent $500 - 575 Average $300 - 350 It looks ...
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| About Precision and Jazz Bass | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I will be a bass player.I'm so close to buy a bass guitar.But I've some questions.I listen hard rock ...
A: Goker-- It is, of course, a matter of personal preference, but I simply like the sound of the P ...
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| About Precision and Jazz Bass | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I will be a bass player.I'm so close to buy a bass guitar.But I've some questions.I listen hard rock ...
A: Goker-- If those are the only two basses you will consider, then I definitely recommend the ...
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| Sears Roebuck Guitar S1217 Grand Concert | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I am hoping that you my be able to assist me. I am inquiring about a Sears Roebuck s1217 acoustic ...
A: Charles-- There is not a lot of information about this guitar. The Blue Book does not list them. ...
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| ramirez guitar | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I saw that you have answered a question regarding a ramirez guitar and you say that it is E-series ...
A: Naomi-- These guitars are difficult to pin down. The best I can do without more information is to ...
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| value of original Martin D-18 | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 1950 Martin D-18 which at one time before I bought it in the sixties had been electrified ...
A: Larry- The Blue Book values of these guitars are based on ORIGINAL condition--without alterations ...
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| 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: Justin-- Here is the Blue Book general info about the Aria Concert Classic Series: Instruments are ...
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| buying a classical guitar | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I'm a middle aged lady learning the steel string guitar, but I want to learn to play a classical ...
A: Camille-- I had a look at the EG 128 SC. It looks like a very nice guitar. I like the cutaway ...
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| Old 'playtime' guitar | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I have an old Playtime guitar that belonged to my Great Uncle who died in the mid-forties. Do you ...
A: Brian-- Here is the Blue Book general info about Playtime Guitars: "Guitars previously produced in ...
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| running effects on a rectifier mesa boogie | 4/19/2009 |
Q: actually, running the loop makes the soound a little bad if u compare with plugging dry without ...
A: Jean Luc-- The problem with the sound when you run the loop before the amp distortion is that all ...
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| Washburn value | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I have a Washburn limited edtion acoustic/electric guitar model DM2000QCETS Millenium one of only ...
A: Michael-- This model is not listed in the Blue Book. I did find a discussion including the prices ...
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| how old is my gibson? | 4/1/2009 |
Q: how old is my j-50 gibson serial number 6952 2 ??
A: Chad-- The serial number indicates that your guitar was made at the Kalamazoo Plant, USA in 1964. ...
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| dobro | 3/27/2009 |
Q: my husband has a duolin by dobro with a Hawaiian scene on it. the #'s on the neck are 8 701 7d and ...
A: Evelyn I found this listing in the Blue Book--the only one I could find which mentions a green ...
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| dobro | 3/26/2009 |
Q: my husband has a duolin by dobro with a Hawaiian scene on it. the #'s on the neck are 8 701 7d and ...
A: Evelyn-- After much research, I have determined that the guitar was probably manufactured in 1987. ...
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| global guitars | 3/26/2009 |
Q: ok i have an old guitar its a global and its a (knock off) of a gibson humming bird its kind of ...
A: Eddie-- There is VERY little information about these guitars. It seems that they were made in the ...
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| Hijos Vicente Tatay S.R.C No 13 | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I have a guitar identical to the one you found on the Bonhams Auction (Lot No 258) would you have ...
A: Allan-- Sorry, the only pics I have seen are on the Bonhams site: ...
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| Guitar Amp Input | 3/6/2009 |
Q: My guitar chord broke inside of the input in my amp. The tip of the chord is stuck inside the input. ...
A: Shawn-- It's hard to answer without being able to see the situation, but maybe if you unplug the ...
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| Ideas. | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I'm struggling to generate soloing ideas.How am I gonna be musicians.Sigh.
A: Tarrence-- I have just the thing for you--Absolutely Free Soloing Lessons! Please visit ...
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| 1981 Jose Ramirez classical guitar | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help me with the following two questions: 1) How should I care for my 1981 Jose ...
A: Jane-- It is nice to hear from someone with a genuine Jose Ramirez. As far as re-stringing, I ...
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| Value of Guild G212NT | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I have a beautiful Guild 12 string model G212NT sn 113433 that I would say is in near perfect ...
A: Rick-- Here is the Blue Book General info on your guitar: G-212 12-STRING Add to Collection - ...
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| What is my guitar worth? followup | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I have a Martin O-18k. On the neck block is only the number 64. There is no serial number that I ...
A: Terry-- Maybe a letter to Martin. I found the S. Cal. Music Company, but they don't sell guitars ...
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| What is my guitar worth? | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I have a Martin O-18k. On the neck block is only the number 64. There is no serial number that I ...
A: Terry-- The Blue Book pricing for the O-18-K is a s follows: Excellent $3,000 - 4,000 Average ...
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| MARTIN GUITAR | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I Have a O-17 Martin that I bought in the early 1960's serial # 79632 It was re-finished to correct ...
A: Phil-- The serial number indicates a late 1941 manufacture date. I can help you with the ...
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| Tatay Guitar | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you know anything about Vincente Tatay classical guitars. I bought this old Tatay ...
A: Allan-- The Blue Book does not list these guitars. I was able to find information, however. This ...
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| question | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I'm a beginner at guitar, I've been playing a little over a year. I'm hopefully going to be ...
A: Katy-- Bar chords are not that difficult and you can get free lessons at: ...
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| sign the band | 12/31/2008 |
Q: it was very helpful. I'm reading something which is connected with music, and sometimes I have ...
A: Luke-- 1. Yes, you understand correctly. It costs a lot to record and produce and album and the ...
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| demo money | 12/30/2008 |
Q: It's not a question about guitar. I'm just reading something and I don't get what the guy is trying ...
A: Luke-- I would say that the A&R guy got the $ to pay for the studio time and then came to the ...
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| Maton Guitar | 12/25/2008 |
Q: I was given a Maton EM225C guitar as a Christmas present this year and it sounds a little flat to ...
A: Merry Christmas, John! I guess you must have been a good boy--nice guitar! I love the finish. I am ...
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| Ovation Guitars/Help choosing guitars | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I have been looking around for a decent acoustic or acoustic/electric guitar. I am a total beginner ...
A: Davy-- I think that you have excellent taste! As for originality, you couldn't do better than ...
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| Left hand | 12/14/2008 |
Q: Can you please help me with something? Whenever I want to play arpeggios or sweep pick, my right ...
A: Alvin-- Your metronome should be your best friend! Here are some things that might help: 1. Got to ...
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| music | 12/3/2008 |
Q: A B major triad is made of which notes? IN HARMONIC TUNING, YOU USE _______TONES OF THE STRINGS TO ...
A: Harriet-- Sounds like a home work question but ok here you go: B major triad: B D# F# The answer ...
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| hyostar guitar | 12/2/2008 |
Q: My mom has an old Hyostar acoustic guitar and we are tying to find the value of it. On the inside of ...
A: Alice-- These guitars were made in Japan in the early to mid '70's. There is no listing for them in ...
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| Help!! | 11/25/2008 |
Q: desperately trying to learn and train as much as possible BUT! I am Swedish and all of the sites= ...
A: Ludde-- I was able to find a really good FREE translator. You can find it here: ...
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| buying a guitar | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I have a guitar student who is looking for a new electric guitar. He asked me if G&L guitars make a ...
A: Charlie-- G & L make several semi-hollow body guitars. You can find complete descriptions of their ...
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| regal guitar | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I recently acquired a regal guitar. I am having a problem finding any information about it. It ...
A: Travis-- A bit of info about Regal guitars: "Emil Wulschner was a retailer and wholesaler in ...
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| Ryoji Matsuoka M13 or 18 Classical Guitar | 10/23/2008 |
Q: We own this lovely guitar and have little or no success in finding out any information regarding it ...
A: Carolyne-- The Blue Book says this about Matsuoka guitars: "Instruments currently produced in ...
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| 4 chords max | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I'VE BEEN PLAYING GUITAR FOR A GOOD FEW YEARS BUT CAN ONLY MANAGE TO CHANGE TO 3 OR 4 CHORDS NO ...
A: Robert-- Try these: As Tears Go By - The Rolling Stones Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash Your ...
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| tablature | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I HAVE JUST RECENTLY HEARD A PEICE OF MUSIC ITS CALLED CAROLINA RUA BY PHIL COULTER ON HIS ALBUM ...
A: Robert-- I think that it is a song by Mary Black. Carolina Rua (the Crooked Road) appears on Mary ...
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| locking fingers | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I am trying to learn how to do scales, but I have small hands and my figers lock sometimes and are ...
A: Helen-- It must be your lucky day! I just happen to have two pages FULL of great scale exercises ...
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| Having trouble progressing my guitar skill | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I'm 20, and I've been playing acoustic guitar for a little under two years. I asked for an acoustic ...
A: Patrick-- I might have just the thing for you--Absolutely FREE Guitar Lessons. If you go to: ...
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| notes | 9/15/2008 |
Q: What is the half size looking quarter note above any note regardless of it's value and what does it ...
A: Bret-- If you are talking about the small notes that are directly to the left of and above other ...
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| Segovia guitar | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I've recently acquired a classical guitar that has Segovia written on the head but the label is ...
A: Vern-- I really could find no further information about Segovia guitars. I tend to think that it ...
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| Segovia guitar | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I've recently acquired a classical guitar that has Segovia written on the head but the label is ...
A: Vern-- Segovia guitars were previously produced in Korea and China and distributed by the L.A. ...
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| price question | 8/30/2008 |
Q: i wanted to know the price of a Gibson Les Paul Classic SN-9 1965. ANSWER: Hi, Christopher-- I ...
A: Christopher-- Sorry I have looked and looked and there is no Les Paul Classic that was manufactured ...
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| price question | 8/30/2008 |
Q: i wanted to know the price of a Gibson Les Paul Classic SN-9 1965.
A: Christopher-- I cannot find any listing in the Blue Book for a Les Paul Classic that was available ...
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| Value of Kurosawa Classical Guitar | 8/26/2008 |
Q: My question is similar to Michael's. It is a Julian C-120, made by Kurosawa, in 1973. I got it 30 ...
A: Jack-- This is a tough one. I found a website that had a Kurosawa for sale and some pictures--but ...
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| Which combo Amp? | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a Fender Standard Stratocaster made in Mexico and have been playing guitar for ...
A: George-- Yes, I think that the blemished item would be OK. Most of the time you can't even see the ...
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| Which combo Amp? | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a Fender Standard Stratocaster made in Mexico and have been playing guitar for ...
A: George-- Definitely the Line 6. Their combo amps are very impressive. The amp will not come with a ...
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| Tips for soloing | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I am not really a lead player. Mainly cause when i was learning i was always intimidated by it. In ...
A: Conor-- I must admit that I am a little confused by your question. So I will start at the beginning ...
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| Tips for soloing | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I am not really a lead player. Mainly cause when i was learning i was always intimidated by it. In ...
A: Conor-- It has been my experience that the best way to learn soloing is to SOLO! What I mean is ...
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| Value of Jose Ramirez 'Segovia' Guitar | 8/12/2008 |
Q: My brother has a small collection of guitars, one of which is a beautiful instrument with a label ...
A: David-- This is a tough one. Jose Ramirez guitars -- The R Series feature guitars ranging in price ...
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| Vintage Martin 2 1/2 - 17 | 8/10/2008 |
Q: Aloha Lynne, Just received my Martin back from being partly restored. It was built probably ...
A: Leslie-- Here is what the Blue Book says: "Any Martin guitar made before 1898 almost has to be ...
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| Choosing my first guitar. | 8/7/2008 |
Q: Hey, I'm 15 and I've found an interest for starting to learn to play guitar. I was wondering what ...
A: Marcus-- The choice between acoustic and electric is really a matter what kind of music you will be ...
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| battery replacement | 8/3/2008 |
Q: dude help i have a fender squire p bass problem,when i plug my bass in the sound output is very low ...
A: Matt-- Check the input jack and see if it is loose. If it has come loose--they often do--then ...
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| battery replacement | 8/3/2008 |
Q: dude help i have a fender squire p bass problem,when i plug my bass in the sound output is very low ...
A: Matt- Dude--I am not a dude.... OK--YES, the battery is most definitely the problem. Open the ...
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| picking out a guitar | 8/1/2008 |
Q: hey Lynne! umm i wanted to know your recommendations on an awesome but affordable acoustic guitar ...
A: Victoria-- I did some looking and some pricing and I came up with a couple of good guitars for you. ...
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| Guitar | 7/31/2008 |
Q: Like Danielle, I also have a guitar with the name Sears across the headstock. At the moment, I ...
A: Pam-- Unfortunately, except for certain models (DanElectro) the guitars distributed by Sears are ...
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| Gibson Les Paul Custom 1961 | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I have searched everywhere to find out how much a black 1961 les paul custom is worth the serial ...
A: Mike-- I am assuming that your guitar has the traditional Les Paul Body style. This guitar, known ...
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| harlin bros multi-kord guitar | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I was woundering how much a 1949 harlin bros 16 string multi-kord steel guitar would sell for
A: Jessie-- These guitars are not listed in the Blue Book and I could find NO information about ...
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| 1950 D-18 Martin | 7/25/2008 |
Q: Got a pretty rough (cosmetically) 1950 D-18. Luthier (local ) says it needs a new bridge ( lifting ...
A: Bruce-- As great as it is to have a 50's Martin, the sad truth is that it is only valuable to ...
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| Music theory | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I have a descent understanding of music and how it pieces together but what i thought would be a ...
A: Conor-- One example that comes immediately to mind is "We're All Alone" by Boz Scaggs. It is a ...
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| guitar tunings | 7/18/2008 |
Q: iv got guitar pro and i am trying to play a metal song my problem is that it wants me to tune down 2 ...
A: Richard-- If in fact you are supposed to tune the guitar down 2 whole steps, then the notes you ...
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| 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: James- I would love to help you! So let us begin-- 1. Yes, harmonics can be frustrating. I wish I ...
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| Chrome Dobro by Duoilan | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I have an Hawaiian Steel Duolian made by Dobro (not Gibson) and I would like to know the year it ...
A: Rich-- The serial number indicates that the guitar was made in 1977 and was the 84th guitar made ...
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| chords for chorus | 6/29/2008 |
Q: You kindly gave the arpeggio,its great.In [a]major could you put the chords to 1st 2 lines of the ...
A: Brian-- I cannot write the chords to your chorus 1)Because the chords have to go with the ...
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| Electric Castilla Guitar | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I have an electric guitar from the brand Castilla, it is white-ish sort of yellow and looks similar ...
A: Kevin-- I did considerable research and most of what I found was a LOT of people looking for ...
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| Ryoji Matsuoka model 20 | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I also have a Ryoji Matsuoka mod. 20, same as Sherrilyn. Why no serial numbers? Mine doesnt have one ...
A: Glen-- I have no idea why there are no serial numbers. When I got your question, I looked again and ...
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| 1959 Fender Telecaster Appraisal | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I was wondering what my 1959 yellow Telecaster with rosewood neck? It is all origianl with tweed ...
A: Ed-- Here is the good news from the Blue Book: 1959 Mint $25,000 Exc.+ $19,000 Exc. $14,000 ...
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| Playing the guitar to a tune | 6/23/2008 |
Q: Hope you're doing good. I sing and songwrite and I just picked up guitar a few months ago. I have ...
A: Gary-- I think that now is the time for you to add more "tools" of the craft (art) of songwriting. ...
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| old harmony | 6/23/2008 |
Q: Hy, the other day at a garage sale I picked up an "old" acoustic guitar for $2. On the headstock it ...
A: Corn Likker-- Your guitar was made for Sears by the Harmony Guitar Co. before WWII. The "S-34" ...
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| Fender Blues Jr | 6/20/2008 |
Q: hey lynne, what do you think about the blues jr amp? Have you played it. Wanting to trade from my ...
A: Hector-- Actually I HAVE played through the Blues Jr. One of my students has one. I really liked ...
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| 1970s Gibson SG Appraisal | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I was wondering what my 1970s Cherry Gibson SG was worth. It has been slightly modified with coil ...
A: Ed-- Here is the Blue Book info for your guitar. The replacing of the humbuckers with coil tapped ...
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| Guitar amp with bass cab? | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I have a boss GT-8 effects processor box that I run through the effects loop of a Peavey triplexxx ...
A: Jason-- My Guess is that the amp is not powerful enough for the 15" speaker. Bass amps with that ...
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| Regarding arpeggios | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I never really looked into playing arpeggios much. I know what they are (essentially broken up ...
A: Conor! How are you? I happen to have a page on my website which addresses all of the issues you ...
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| Value of Ryoji Matsuoka Classical Guitar | 6/11/2008 |
Q: hopefully you can find out some more info for me. I have a Ryoui Matsouka Classical Guitar Model ...
A: Sherrilyn-- I found this info in the Blue Book: "Instruments currently produced in Japan since the ...
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| needing a new guitar | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I didn't know much when i bought my first guitar, Indiana Strato style IS-400. what a piece of junk. ...
A: Cody- I am so sorry that you got burned on the guitar. Unfortunately, there ARE those guitar makers ...
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| Aspiring guitar player. | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I recently picked up one of my friend's guitars at his house, and just started plucking away, ...
A: Andrew-- You sound like a very musical guy! I know that you will not regret your decision to ...
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| Real Fender Stratocaster? | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I just bought a used guitar for $250, and I was going to see if you think this is a real Strat. the ...
A: Patrick-- I think that if you like the guitar and you enjoy playing it, then the price was good. ...
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| sears guitar | 5/30/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you knew the value of a guitar. It is an acoustic guitar with the word SEARS ...
A: Danielle- This is somewhat confusing because Sears Guitars usually bore the brand "Silvertone". ...
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| what kind of guitar should i get? | 5/24/2008 |
Q: I am learning how to play the guitar and I am thinking about buying a Fender stratocaster.The type ...
A: Bennett-- Welcome to the world of guitar! I am glad you are carefully considering your choice of ...
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| Value of 1973 Garcia Classical Guitar | 5/21/2008 |
Q: If you can't give me some idea of value can you PLEASE direct to someone who can. I bought my 1973 ...
A: I know--ALL of those guitars said the same thing and all had the stickers indicating the type of ...
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| Value of 1973 Garcia Classical Guitar | 5/21/2008 |
Q: If you can't give me some idea of value can you PLEASE direct to someone who can. I bought my 1973 ...
A: Michael-- Interesting case! The Blue Book does not list Garcia Guitars. That said, I did ...
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| somthing stuck in my input jack | 5/18/2008 |
Q: i got a fuse stuck in my input jack and the peace that holds the cord in is holding the fuse in how ...
A: Joe-- HMMM That's a new one! I assume it is in there far enough that you can't grab it with ...
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| requested arpeggio | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I should have said that an arpeggio in the key of [a major] as this is the key used in these ...
A: Is this what you had in mind? If not, please explain more fully-- Picking pattern: root ...
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| Guitar Manufacturer is a Mystery | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I have a guitar from my husband's Aunt and I'm trying to find out the manufacturer. There is a ...
A: This guitar is a "Harmony" guitar which was distributed by Sears and Roebuck. The logo is the Sears ...
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| B add 11 chord | 5/7/2008 |
Q: the first song I ever learned on guitar has a chord in the book which says B (11), and is tabbed: ...
A: Sean-- A "ninth" chord MUST have a seventh. In fact ANY "extended" chord inherently includes a ...
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| National acoustic | 5/5/2008 |
Q: Afew years ago I was given an acoustic guitar. It says "National" on the head and can not find any ...
A: I could not find ANY evidence that National ever made a guitar that was not a resonator. If there ...
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| Epiphone Guitar | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I inheirited an older Epiphone. SN96297, PK-650 ASB Kalamzoo Mich. I was wondering what it is worth ...
A: Greg-- This is the info that I was able to find-- September 1965 Production Number: 6297 ...
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| Epiphone Guitar | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I inheirited an older Epiphone. SN96297, PK-650 ASB Kalamzoo Mich. I was wondering what it is worth ...
A: Greg, The Kalamazoo label means that the guitar was made between 1958 and 1969. The serial number ...
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| Value Advice Danelectro U1 1958 Pink guitar | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I am trying to help my mom figure the value of her perfect condition (in the original case) 1958 ...
A: Margaret, "U" SERIES - single cutaway Masonite body with vinyl edging, one or two pickups three ...
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| Martin Guitar | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I asked about a Martin Flat top O-18 119179 it was made in 1951 it was refinished plays and ...
A: Sorry--I was thinking I had responded to this part of your question. The Blue Book says: ...
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| Tuning Down 1 whole Step | 5/2/2008 |
Q: Assuming Tuning Down 1 Whole Step from standard is DACFAd; I have a Quick Tune tuner. It doesn't ...
A: Scott-- Try this: Play your 4th string open and tune your 6th string to that note (one octave ...
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| 1980 SG | 4/30/2008 |
Q: This Gibson SG is now a banana yellow. Used to be white. Serial Number 82330594. It's in very good ...
A: Ivan-- Now that I see the guitar on the joetheguitarman site, I understand the banana yellow! I ...
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| 1980 SG | 4/30/2008 |
Q: This Gibson SG is now a banana yellow. Used to be white. Serial Number 82330594. It's in very good ...
A: Ivan-- Your guitar was made at the Nashville Plant, TN, USA August 21st, 1980 Production Number: 94 ...
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| Martin Guitar | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have a Martin flat top serial numbers are O-18 119-179 It has been refinished I would like ...
A: The answer to your question about what year it was made should be fairly easy to find, given the ...
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| Guitar Chucking? | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I've been trying to find information on chucking. I've figured out how to chuck when using a barre ...
A: Kevin-- "Chucking" or Palm Muting can be done when you play an open chord by muting the strings ...
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| Guitar amp and learning by ear. | 4/14/2008 |
Q: Two questions - Hope you dont mind. FirstI'm looking to buying a new amp. I don't have a budget ...
A: Two questions is fine--20 would be fine! OK--about the amp. You can go to this page on my site for ...
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| Epiphone guitar | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I have found in an attic Epipone Norlin Model # FT-150 Serial #560419 in a hard guitar case. ...
A: Roz-- It looks like these guitar are selling for $250.00 to $500.00. If you like the sound of it, ...
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| Regarding the tuning of a guitar | 3/25/2008 |
Q: Why arent the B and G strings on a guitar not a fourth apart like the rest of the strings??? Is ...
A: Conor! My best instinct is that the g and b strings are tuned that way because if the perfect 4th ...
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| goya guitars | 3/24/2008 |
Q: Have mod. # N-26 ser.#333107. Can you tell me anything about etc.
A: This model was made in Sweden in the late 1960's--probably 1967. Here is a link to what I think is ...
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| Goya Guitar | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I have a Goya Model 130 Serial # 3943108 Made in Sweden, is it worth anything. It's about 30 years ...
A: Linda-- I could not find the model 130 and the serial number was also strange because the serial ...
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| Ibanez guitar | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I have an Ibanez guitar I got a while ago. How do I tell what make/model it is. All I found on the ...
A: Hamilton-- The new information helps a little bit. Here is what I found: Korea C - Cort P - ...
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| Ibanez guitar | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I have an Ibanez guitar I got a while ago. How do I tell what make/model it is. All I found on the ...
A: The Blue Book Of Electric guitars mentions no "W" series and all of the serial numbers followed by ...
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| hand size | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I am looking to buy a good practice guitar to learn classical guitar. I am wondering if classical ...
A: Cheryl-- In general, there are full-sized guitars and then some smaller ones like 3/4 size. For an ...
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| D14N | 2/19/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend has a D14N washburn acoustic guitar that recently broke during moving...I planned on ...
A: Karri-- Sorry to hear his guitar got broken. Sometimes a guitar becomes like an old friend, so it's ...
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| Martin OM-42 | 2/17/2008 |
Q: A few years back I bought a Martin OM-42 in the first edition of a run of Quilted Maple guitars. ...
A: Anton-- I went straight to the Martin Company and found some interesting information. Here is the ...
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| Soloing? | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I've recently become interested in soloing but I can't seem to get the hang of it. I've been told to ...
A: Sorry this took me so long. I always answer promptly but did not receive an email about this ...
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| Grupo Liberacion - Con mariachi | 2/13/2008 |
Q: Im wondering if u can tell me the tabs for Grupo Liberacion - Con mariachi plz
A: Felix-- I could not find the tabs for this song so I was going to download the song and write the ...
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| kids toy? | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I have an old 3/4 size acoustic Conrad guitar in my closet, can't remember where I got it, or why, ...
A: Cindy, Should you give a guitar to your 4 year old grandson? DEFINITELY! Should you give him THIS ...
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| Harmonics | 2/10/2008 |
Q: Just a question about harmonics. I have heard the word in many different contexts. I play the guitar ...
A: Emma, I apologize for taking a day to answer this. When I read your question, I realized that I had ...
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| Music.. | 2/1/2008 |
Q: just wondering, if there is a B minor pentatonic scale in the keys of C major and A minor? Could I ...
A: Sarah-- 1. The pentatonic minor scales which can be used in the key of C Major are "C" (if the ...
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| knocking on heavens door | 2/1/2008 |
Q: i cant seem to get the strumming pattern for knocking on heavens door(bob dylan) right. could you ...
A: Poorna! You did not mention which version you are wanting to play--Guns 'n Roses, Bob Dylan, or ...
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| learning guitar | 1/28/2008 |
Q: In your opinion,Is Squire a Good Guitar?
A: Kevin-- A Fender Squire is an ADEQUATE guitar for a beginner. Of course, one of the best things ...
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| Music.. | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I have a few more guitar questions.. If I am playing the chords in the key of A minor, could I play ...
A: Remember that "scale" and "key" mean exactly the same thing. Also, it is important to note that the ...
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| Music.. | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I have a music theory question. Just wondering, would I play a B power chord in the key of A minor ...
A: Sarah! Power chords are a bit tricky because they are NEITHER MAJOR NOR MINOR. The note (the third ...
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| Westwood guitar | 1/17/2008 |
Q: Got a guitar.Well made,looks like they took some TLC on it.can't find any info on it's history. ...
A: Bradley-- I am afraid I can't be of much help. I found 3 URL's which mentioned Westwood Guitars. ...
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| guild guitar | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I have a burgundy guild guitar. It has no serial number or identification number on it. For us, this ...
A: Michelle! With no identification number and no picture, I was limited in the amount of research I ...
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| How do I solo like Kirk hammett | 12/26/2007 |
Q: Ive been playing for 2 years almost and I know basic chords ABCDEFG Minor,Major and some others, ...
A: Steve! First, let me say that you are on the right track just by having a specific goal and taking ...
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| feedback | 12/17/2007 |
Q: i have a gibson les paul and a marshall JCM 2000 AMP, The problem is, i like to play with a clean ...
A: stanleypaul! First of all, congrats for your excellent taste in guitars! In my opinion, there is ...
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