Classical Guitar Guide: January 2014

Thursday, January 23, 2014

What kind of guitar case would be good for an Epiphone PR-150 acoustic guitar?

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on This case is a perfect match for your Darling Divas guitar!

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Man on the

I would prefer if you can find me a hard-shell case or one that's got a inside mold to an acoustic guitar. I've looked for a case but I have no experience with what I should get so if you could help that would be much appreciated.

Answer
Your guitar's body shape is called a "dreadnought". Since you own a relatively inexpensive instrument, you probably want a low-cost case to match - I'm thinking something like this:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Musician-s-Gear-Deluxe-Dreadnought-Case-540945-i1151384.gc

I recommend taking it into the store and making sure it fits.

Monday, January 20, 2014

Where can I find rock guitar bedding?

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on Home Pixilated Guitar Comforter Set review at Kaboodle

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Kate Somet

I want some black and white bedding with guitars on it for my room. Top price can only be $90. Please help! Thanks!

Answer
I have this one it's pretty nice. I bought mine at Amazon, sold by Target
http://www.target.com/Home-Pixilated-Guitar-Comforter-Set/dp/B001LVXUPY

Saturday, January 18, 2014

What does concert size mean on a guitar?

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Chandler

I have a Hohner HW200 guitar that i got when i was 8 and now im 13. I looked up the guitar and and it says that it is concert size. What does that mean? Also, my friend said it looks like its a youth guitar. Is that true? Do i need to get a bigger guitar?

Answer
concert size is a full sized guitar. Where as many other guitars, even adult ones, are much smaller.

I hope that helps.

How would I go about bejeweling a guitar?

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on ... of justjennifer guitar decorating ideas a simple guitar ingredients

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vleeglane4

I would like to know how I can bejewel my guitar. I want to use rhinestones but I dont know what kind of glue to use or if it would effect the sound of the guitar?
So I want to bejewel my guitar. I mean with Rhinestones and Glue, and they would be completely covering the guitar's surface, but what kind of glue would I need so that it would make it sound weird. Will it make it sound weird?

Answer
I want to do the same thing! But now I'm worried it's gonna affect the sound too....dang it! I have this ugly circle "decoration" that came on my guitar (a $60 one of ebay lmao) and I want to get rid of it by rhinestoning it. I've been googling and it looks like you can buy rhinestones a rhinestone glue (yes, actual glue specifically made for rhinestone application) from any craft store or online. I'm really considering doing this but I really really hope it doesn't affect the sound.

Taylor Swift supposedly rhinestoned her own guitar with glue and rhinestones (http://media.photobucket.com/image/taylor%20swift%20sparkly%20guitar/allenaw88/taylorswift07_3_v_e.jpg)...and I don't know if it affected the sound of her guitar or not but she still plays with it on stage and everything so I'm guessing not....

I don't know yet. But good luck and have fun rhinestoning!

which guitar loop pedal should i get?

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on Details about Boss RC-50 Loop station (guitar loop pedal)

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I'm looking for a cheap guitar loop pedal any recommendations?

Answer
Well, we all have different ideas of cheap... These units tend to cost a little bit more than say your average stomp box effect.

Any how, you can compare features and approx. prices for the more popular and common models here: http://www.sweetwater.com/cs--Loop_Pedals

Which one you may be comfortable with is totally up to you. The "cheaper" ones have less features and less loop/recording time.

How do I make my electric guitar sound like metallica?

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on ... acoustic electric guitar yamaha apx500 thinline acoustic electric

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Kat

Ok so I have a black and white electric guitar ( yamaha ) and I have have an amp thats a Johnson Rep Tone 15. Well whenever I hook my guitar up to the amp it just sounds like an acoustic guitar with a bunch of reverb. I want my guitar to sound more like metallica or megadeth. Please, someone help me!!!! 10 points!!

Answer
You need a distortion pedal

How to remove/replace knobs on a Les Paul?

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on USA Guitar Toggle Switch Tip Knob-Gold

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Nunya Bidn

I have an Epiphone Les Paul Tribute Plus with push/pull gold speed knobs. I want to replace those with amber top hat bell knobs but I don't know which ones to buy. Do I need to buy knobs that are meant specifically for Les Pauls with push/pull pots or will any Les Paul knobs work? Also,are there any guitar stores that will do it for me?

Answer
I replaced the speed knobs on my LP Custom with amber top hats also and it looked great. You don't need special knobs for push/pull pots. I think the LP knobs just pull right off, no set screw.

Does punching a hole in the guitar pick actually stop it from slipping?

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on Countersink Cages, Back Spoface Cutters, Punch & Cutting Tools 13

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Michael

doesn't it keep rotating or slipping? cause the guitar picks i use are alway slipping :(

thanks

Answer
Yes it is supposed to keep the pick from slipping.

You can also use either a slightly textured nylon pick or you can take a piece of sandpaper and rough up both sides of your pick a little to create a better grip.

Or you may even want to try using a Dunlop .60mm pick if your playing an acoustic and for electric try something a little thicker like a 1mm.

Thursday, January 9, 2014

What factory processes to make guitar parts?

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

does anybody know what the stock strings are for yamaha apx500ii?

Renato V

well i just need to know what strings come with the guitar when you first buy the guitar, and where i could get them online.

Answer
There are really no "stock strings"
As for what came on the guitar; they were probably some cheap light gauge strings.
You can put whichever brand you like the best. Everybody has there own preferences when it comes to strings. Just pick up a pack and try a few out until you find what feels good to you.
The brand of strings don't affect the tone any but the string gauge does.
I don't know what type of music you play, but I would recommend elixirs because they are coated and last a long time and slide real smooth. And I a medium string gauge for acoustics.
As for online checkout: musicians friend .com

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

How do you attach a guitar strap to the neck of a guitar?

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not so fly

My acoustic guitar tends to rotate downward when it is played while standing. I've been told that you can stop this by connecting the strap to a shoelace around the neck and above the nut, rather than at the nob at the base of the neck.

The problem is that a shoelace would look lame/trashy with this particular guitar and strap. Any alternatives? Thanks.

Answer
This is what you're looking for:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/neotech-acoustic-guitar-and-banjo-adaptor-loop