Having sound problem with Guitar Rig 5?

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Tornado

i connected the guitar in the mic and am using my speakers as output .Whenever I am choosing any preset ,it is making an extremely low frequency sound(like "kiiiii") when I palm-mute the guitar.How to stop this from happening?

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Get an audio interface designed for the purpose.

If you are using the mic input on your computer, then your guitar signal is not getting enough of a boost to be usable by the software.

The fact that you are trying to use your computer as an amplifier is the source of your problem here. Guitar Rig (and similar programs) is meant to allow you to practice silently with headphones, and record guitar tracks to a computer-based recording setup.

So, the short answer to your question "How to stop this from happening?" is: Don't do that in the first place.

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What is a good guitar to buy for a beginning guitar student?

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Caty

I am 17 and I want to learn how to play guitar this year, which means that I need to buy a guitar. What would be a good guitar to buy (for a beginner), and how much would it cost? I'm kinda broke and I found one on Ebay for 30 bucks and wanted to know if that would just buy me a crappy guitar or if I bought a guitar at the price I would be getting something good for my money. I hope that makes sense.

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$30 on Ebay will get you a wall ornament or a toy guitar for children, not a real instrument suitable for learning on. A decent, playable entry-level instrument will run you in the $150-300 range and should be purchased from a store specializing in musical instruments after trying it out. There are a few halfway adequate $100 guitars, but not many.

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What difference do the number/type of pickups on an electric guitar make?

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Anne

What difference do the number of pickups on an electric guitar make?
What about the type (single coil, humbacker etc)?

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Different types of pickups will give you a different type of sound. Also the number of pickups isn't really as important as the possession of the pickup. The only close up to the bridge will give you a more treble sound while the closer you get to the neck will give a more bass sound. Most guitars also let you use multiple pickups at once as well. When using distortion for rock/metal/etc, guitarists almost always use the bridge pickup. For other styles it can very much more.

hope that helps!

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How do you change main wii motes without having the main one available?

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Sarah

My dad took the main Wii mote to his gf's house, and I just got Guitar Hero. The other WIi mote I have just keeps flashing blue like 4x and does nothing. Is there a way that I can transfer the main on to be the one I have now without the actual main one?

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you may just have to link the wii mote to the wii. open the battery pack and see the red button? well go to the wii and open the memory card slot. there should be a red button there too. press the red button on the wii then push the red button on your wii mote....
it might also be because your wii is off? it does that for mine when the wii is off

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How do I control my anger?

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Kaitlyn. (

I'm bipolar and I'm on abilify but it only helps with my hallucinations. When someone irritates me I go completely "psycho" I throw things like acoustic guitars and chairs at people or I have even push and hit kids younger than me. I'm tired of my sister avoiding me and calling me crazy and of my family being scared of me. How do I control my horrible anger problem?

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Shoot, I do the same thing, and I'm on abilify for hallucinations and delusional thinking. When I get extremely angry I try counting because it gets my mind distracted. It's probably not the best way to control anger but you could try it. :)

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Where is a good place to buy Guitar Parts?

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The Phenom

My friend is building a replica frankin-strat and wants to know where he can buy guitar parts to make one. Very Important.

Answer
Have a look at some websites that use your computer address to finf your city and show results from stores located near you in your community.

Take notes, then visit ebay (don't forget the shipping costs and no warranty)

Here is such a site

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What's wrong with my guitar and how do I fix it?

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Biggtrikst

I was playing my electric guitar (Epiphone Les Paul Special-II) when it suddenly stopped playing. On the clean and drive channels, the sound suddenly turned extremely low to point of being barely hearable. It doesn't sound as bad with overdrive on, but I still, I have no idea why this happened or what to do. The guitar is only 9 months old and has been fine since I got it. What's the problem and what should I do?

Answer
The problem is going to be either the amp, the cable, or the guitar. You have to eliminate what is working to figure out what isn't.

Did you try different positions on the toggle switch on the guitar to see if it's a pickup problem?

Also, try a different cable to see if something happened there. Cables and connectors are normally the weak link in any audio system.

Do you have access to another amp to try? Take your guitar and cable and try them in another amp. If they work there, then your amp has a problem.

Good luck.

Greetings from Austin, TX

Ken

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I want to teach myself to play bass guitar what do i need to do?

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King Luciu

well title pretty much says alot of it.
firstly any advice on what kind of guitar to buy first ( i live in england and have about £150 that i can spend). i know that i should really buy a cheap one first to see how it goes before buying something with real quality.

any advice on how to start and/ or any good websites with lessons or advice??

thanks anyone who can help :)

Answer
Buy the instrument a step or two up from 'the cheapest.'

The range price you are looking at is about right. Maybe a bit more.

Find some songs with strong, yet simple basslines like "Twilight Zone" from Golden Earring. If you can keep that line up for six minutes, no flubbs, no change in meter (consistency is more important than flash in a good bass player) you'll be well on your way!

It isn't that hard to be a decent bass player. It can be VERY hard to be a GREAT bass player, especially when you get to advanced techniques, but in pop music, you can usually just play 8th notes all day.

Pardon... about price range... the 'cheapest' will crap out fast, and always sound like junk. You'll feel like you're never getting better. The step up from there will be good enough to last you a few years with care. Once you've been playing around a year (depending... your mileage may vary) you can begin to appreciate the differences in more expensive instruments if you wish to continue (and I hope you do!)

Good luck!

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How do I tune an electric acoustic guitar with a built in tuner?

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Haley

I just got an electric acoustic guitar for my birthday and it has a tuner built in. I can tune a guitar but with this tuner instead of saying the strings letter it says a number. Does anyone know what the numbers mean or the correct numbers?

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Probably the string numbers 6E,5A,4D,3G.2B,1E . Most built in tuners show a letter, maybe there's another mode you can select. Check the manual.

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I want to learn music theory for better guitar chord, note understanding?

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tYrESe

Im a total stranger to this kind of stuff. If i were to study and learn music theory, would i have a better understanding of guitar notes and chords? Is learning guitar music theory a separate thing i should study?
I really want to learn guitar chords, notes and understand them easily. Where would i start?

Answer
Yes! Learning music theory would definitely help you have a better understanding of music, of guitar, and would make it easier to learn new music and write your own. You can find a tutor, a friend that knows music theory, or go online and learn music theory, which will be harder because you are the only one being accountable for yourself and don't have a personal relationship with your teacher.

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What should I buy my mother for christmas?

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She's a stay at home mom with 7 kids. I'm a guy, 3rd oldest, 14 years old. I have the ability to go to the Mall of America tomorrow so my possibilities are practically endless. Seriously when I try to think of something my mind goes blank. Any suggestions?

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Cute ideas-
paint/draw her something
frame a picture of you two
go to "color me mine" and paint them a bowl or vase or mug etc.
scrap book of you guys
online sites make custom music boxes, would be very cute with her fav. childhood song playing
one of my friends found a website that makes customized puzzles and did one with a picture
the walgreens online store does it they do mugs and cards and all kinds of things you can put a picture on.

other gift ideas-

Moms LOVE spa stuff (bath salts, spa gift basket)
sephora makeup kits
mac makeup
juicy couture stuff
betsey johnson stuff
wildfox stuff
clothes
camera
urban outfitters clothes
pajamas
bath salts
shower stuff
iphone
play station 3
xbox 360
wii
games for playstation, xbox 360, or wii
money
itunes giftcard
giftcard to favorite store
teas from teavana
steve madden shoes
face masks
UGG boots
ghd hair straightener
perfume
Makeup train case
CD's
Victoria's Secret stuff
Nintendo DS
PSP
Books
Slippers
Spa gift card
salon gift card
godiva chocolates
waste belts
handbags
coats
jewelry
tifannis bracelet
TV Seasons of favorite show
Movies
Candles
Flip Video
Sims 3
Sims Ambitions
kitten
puppy
scarf
guitar
bath salts
bath bombs
nail polish
poster
mani/pedi kit
spa kit
goodie basket
chocolates
wallet
drums
imac laptop
ipad
ipod
lotions
bath and body works stuff
loccitane stuff

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What are the things you need to know to teach yourself guitar?

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Alex

I just want to know some things that I need to know to teach my self how to play guitar. I've looked everwhere in my area and I can't find a good guitar teacher so I figured why not teach my self it will probably make me a better guitarist anyway. I'm 15 by the way.

Answer
That's the age I got started too.

Besides all the teaching aids as chord books; CD lessons; both audio and DVD; and all the websites around to choose from... there are two other elements you might want to consider. But don't give up on looking for instruction later with someone who has the experience.

Recording of your playing, by any number of methods, so that not only you will hear your progress but have that second guitar besides solo to work with. The other, is having a playing buddy to bounce off of when learning and talking shop with each other.

It can be done. But it will depend upon your love for the instrument and the music it can provide and what you will be able to create as you progress in the adventure of guitar playing. Dedication and making time, it may just become an enjoyable hobby at the least.

Welcome to the world of axes.


p.s.: Hey,MJ. 'House of the Rising Sun' was the first song on the guitar I could play all the way through. Thanks for that input buddy. I know I am one. (With the guitar, that is.)

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Is the Monster Rock guitar cable good for bass?

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Wienyhutjr

i bought a monster rock guitar cable. would the guitar cable be ok to use for a bass? i know there is also a bass model of the cable. if it would be ok to use, what would be the difference in sound between the guitar cable and bass cable?

Answer
Sigh...

They CLAIM that it handles low end frequencies better and projects harmonics better and is just right for today's bass guitarist!

B.S.

Maybe you would possibly notice a difference if you were a professional recording act. However, I feel that you are not so it wont matter much. Especially if you are gigging live. Stage volume and the transfer of ambience to the PA will cover up any small difference a "bass specific" cable will make.

It is an awesome cable with a life-time warranty. Use it. It isnt going to hurt anyone or anything. If you were to pull them apart the guts would be 99% the same. I think the Bass cable might have a tiny bit more shielding, but I could be wrong, and it is unimportant. The guitar cables are shielded enough to eliminate hum and buzz.

Essentially they are the same thing. A really well shielded grounded cable with a lifetime warranty. beat the hell out of it.

: )

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What guitar pedal should I purchase?

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Jake

I've been playing for about a year now and I have fallen in love with the instrument. Right now I have an Epiphone Les Paul which I'm playing through a Marshall MG100HDFX. I have a pedal board which consists of a Hardware Loop/delay pedal, a boss os2 overdrive pedal, an electro harmonix small clone chorus, and a flanger which i rarely use. Anyway I want to know what pedal i should considered adding to my pedal board. I play mostly rock but also play a lot of reggae rock such as Slightly Stoopid, Pepper, Stick Figure, Rebeloution, Expendables etc.

So basically what pedal should I consider buying to get a accurate sound of these types of bands right now I'm deciding between some phaser or the cry baby wah wah. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Answer
I'd have to agree, wah is a good idea. Pick up a good Dunlop Crybaby wah and go nuts. A Volume pedal is a good investment too. Look up "volume swells" on YouTube - you'll see delays and volume pedals in each vid i'm sure.

Also, all those pedals can get noisy. A good gate or noise gate pedal will keep the hiss down.

Signal loss can happen when you chain all those pedals together. You could also invest in a signal buffer. There is a company called "This Ones Mine" (T1M) that sell buffers that are very good and very cheap.

You could also pick up a second delay with a tap tempo on it (Boss DD7). Many players have two or more delays, one for long delays and one for short.

A good power source like the Dunlop DC Brick and a good pedal board like Pedal Train's stuff is always a good investment too.

Hope that helps.

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What are the differences between these acoustic guitar woods?

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IKSA94

Okay, I bought an Ibanez Montage, Flamed Maple Body, they have like 5 other types of wood:
quilted Maple
Solid Spruce
Koa
Cedar
what are the difference in these types of wood?

Answer
The following descriptions are cited from Carvin.com, in the Wood Guide section. The parts in parenthesis are my own input.

Flamed Curly Maple (Flamed means it's got the little tiger stripe design across the wood)
It is lighter in weight than Eastern Hard Rock Maple and produces singing highs with a tight low end.

Quilted Maple (Quilted means it's got a cloud design across the wood)
Quilted Maple produces similar tones to the Flamed Curly Maple. The figure can vary from large cloud shapes to smaller pockets ­ looks great with all translucent finishes and stains.

Spruce
Known for its pure light color and uniform grain, Engleman Spruce is well known for being one of the finest woods for Acoustic Guitar tops. It has a brighter tone than Cedar with a very nice and even low-end response.

Koa (Koa is very expensive due to its rarity)
Koa is an exotic medium weight wood grown exclusively in the Hawaiian Islands. It was used by ancient Hawaiians to build canoes and surfboards. Koa has warmth and sustain similar to Mahogany and also possesses the clear open tone of Alder. Koa looks wonderful whether you choose a tung oiled, satin or gloss finish.
Flamed Curly Koa is the premium wood for building Ukuleles and high-end acoustic guitars. Whether you choose to add Flamed Curly Koa to the top of your acoustic or solid body, the tone will benefit from added sweetness and pronounced midrange. Koa looks wonderful whether you choose a tung oiled, satin or gloss finish.

Cedar
Cedar has a very nice reddish brown color with even straight grain and comes standard on our CL40. It has been used for hundreds of years as a top wood on classical and flamenco guitars. It has a very warm tone with subdued high end when compared to spruce.

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What is proper sitting posture to sing while playing guitar?

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Frankie Do

I am quite experienced guitar player but I've just started learning how to sing. I've noticed, while singing posture is quite important, but I can't find any good posture for singing while sitting playing guitar. All postures are while standing. :/

Answer
I typically stand as well when I'm singing and playing, but when I've wanted to sit and create a more casual feel, I find the best way is to use a stool with horizontal slats. I put my right heel up on the slat so the knee is up and the guitar rests across that leg, and I leave my left leg down so my foot is flat on the floor about a foot in front of the stool. This helps me be able to keep my back straight and not be slouched over, which is important so you can sing properly.

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How Do I Record My Guitar Using A Firewire Interface?

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stairwayto

I've connected my guitar to the Firewire Guitar port, and connected the Interface to the Firewire port on the computer. How do I record my guitar using a program like Cubase, Quartz, or Audacity?

Answer
make sure you have the right drivers installed for your Guitar Port and simply select it as the input device in the software you're using. A quick search through the help files in your software should turn up easy instructions on how to do this.

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All frets on my paper jamz sound the same?

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ZamehhLove

kay so i have the series 2 style 8 paper jamz guitar, and for some reason, some times all the frets sound the same, i lost the instructions so i dont know how to fix it, any ideas?

Answer
Get a real guitar.

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Can i hook up a guitar with a usb cable to Fruity Loops?

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Matt

I'm thinking of going out and buying a usb cable for my guitar so I can record some of the music I make. I have fruity loops and don't know if i'll be able to sync it up with my guitar. so if someone could help me, OR if I can't do this, someone please suggest some good software I can use with my guitar. Thank you guys!

Answer
You can do it actually. IF your guitar has a USB output(newer ones do) and you have a low latency sound card. My bass guitar only has a normal output jack, but I play it through my pc using the mic input. I cant use it in fruity though cause my soundcard is not low latency, so there is a very slight delay when I play it that way, which is very offputting.

What you need to do though is install the ASIO4ALL drivers first though, and set up FL to use the asio drivers instead of directx or soundcard drivers.

You then need to setup the IN input on a channel on the mixer and it will work no problem.

If you look in the help file for fruity it does describe this step by step, but it is easy to do.


Another alternative is Guitar Rig, its rather cool as it has all sorts of pedals and effects and stuff. Its tons of fun.

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What beautiful guitar can I buy for 200 or less?

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Music Is M

I really want an electric acoustic and I saw the most beautiful guitar, it was a luna fauna but it was in the 300 to 400 dollar range and I was wondering are there any beautiful guitars with designs and stuff for $200 or less. Must be an electric acoustic!

Answer
Very often, the more decorated the guitar, the worse it sounds. When designs are painted, inlayed, or stained into the wood, they dampen the tone of the wood, making it sound dark and dampened. Exotic woods (ie it doesn't look like the "traditional" wood) are also well known for distorted and poor tone.

You would be much better off to find a spruce top guitar for around $120-$200 at Guitar Center, or preferably at your locally owned guitar shop. There is one rule of thumb when buying an acoustic guitar: play it in person. Because guitars are made of wood, and every tree is different, every guitar will sound and play differently. It is important to find a guitar that sounds good to you and that you like to play. Do not ever buy a guitar online.

As for the "electro" part of you electro-acoustic: you want to find a guitar with good tone first and foremost. If the guitar you find doesn't have the electronics built into the guitar, there are inexpensive acoustic pickups that fit into your sound hole that cost around $40-75 depending on the model you choose. You can also install a system into your guitar for around $60 if you know what to buy.

Buying a guitar is like buying a car. The most important thing is that it runs right (no string buzz), with good gas mileage (your sustain), and the motor purrs nicely (your tone). After that, everything else are bells and whistles: NOS system (your electronics), paint job (your finish), decals (inlays, ect), and your shiny chrome bumper. Note that just because you have a shiny car with an awesome paint job doesn't guarantee that it runs well. ALWAYS start withe the basics first.

As for brands: most guitar companies make a few designer guitars. Take a trip to your local guitar shop to see which ones it carries. You will run into a few problems with pricing though: most of these guitars will cost you $400 or more. I wouldn't recommend buying an acoustic from Fender or Ibanez (great electrics, not acoustics), but most other companies should make fine guitars.

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How should I use a guitar humidifier without causing "water damage" to my guitar?

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Great Gig

The guy at the store warned me that if the humidifier causes water damage they're not responsible, but I want to keep my new thousand dollar Martin in good humidity. Do any of you have any tips on where to place it and advice on what not to do?
This is similar to my specific humidifier:
http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Dampit-Cello-Humidifer?sku=360181

Answer
Without a lot more info, it is not easy to give a specific answer.

your guitar wants to see "average" temps and humidity, just like us.
NOT extremes.

It likes humidity between 35%-60%

it can handle extremes, for short periods, but doesn't like them, should not be stored in them.

If your humidity is above 40-50%, you don't want to add anymore humidity.

We don't know what the "average" humidity is in your area, so we don't have much to go with.

In Az, you have to add a lot of humidity, in the early summer, when you run the air conditioner, (unless you use an evaporative cooler)
and in the winter, when you run the heat.
Heaters just suck all the humidity out of the air.
In the North, in winter, when it gets below zero, it is not uncommon to see 5% humidity in the house, even tho the weatherman may say it's 50% outside.
Then you need to add a lot of water, or your guitar will probably crack.

In Fl, Houston, La, etc, the humidity is so high, most of the year, you don't need to add much, if any !!!

If the humidity is already over 40%, DO NOT add anymore.
That is when the store was talking about, when they said "water damage".
Too much humidity, over a long span, will weaken the wood, the top may raise up, the neck will probably move, lots of bad things can happen. Guitars are made of wood, and it moves, just like the wood in doors and windows.

It's too bad the store didn't explain all this better, as so much depends on where you live, what time of year it is, what type of heat/air you use, and how often, MANY variables, that we don't know????.

hard to answer in a short post

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Do I need a guitar humidifier for my acoustic guitar?

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Johnny

I have a really expensive maple-body acoustic guitar. I live in LA, but much of the time, the airconditioning is on in my house, and whenever I'm not playing the guitar it's in its case under a table. Do I really need one? If so, what's the best one to get that goes in the case? Thank you.

Answer
Probably not as important in LA, but it never hurts to use one. For all those in other parts of the country where it is starting to get cold, you should use one whenever it is cold enough to use the heat. You can pick one up at a guitar store. They are all pretty similar. No sense in taking a chance with an expensive guitar. I use 2 in the winter months. One in the case, and a sound hole humidifier. I don't want to ruin a $3500 Martin.

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What is the good Bass guitar magazine in world. How i get it?

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Shashika K

What is the good Bass guitar magazine in world.

Answer
try ebay

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What should me and my fiance get our godchildren for christmas?

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Morgan Rob

Our godson Jayden just turned 2 years old in November and our goddaughter is a newborn. Any ideas? We want something special

Answer
Our son got a Mr.Potato head for his 2nd birthday last month and loves it. Also another gift he loves is a Guitar dog toy from target.
For the new baby girl you could get a " baby's first Christmas" ornament or personalized blanket.

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How can I find out what kind of output jack to get for my bass?

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David

I need to get an output jack for a bass that I'm fixing up. I already have all the electronics working. I just need the part that connects the jack to the body.

Answer
There are several vendors that sell guitar parts. The type of jack (and plate) you use is up to you and the shape of the basses body as far as what will fit.
Herer are some links to vendors:
stewmac.com
warmouth.com
guitar-parts.com
guitarpartsdepot.com
bestguitarparts.com
guitarpartsresource.com
guitarpartsusa.com

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