What is the best usb guitar-- jam mate or behringer iaxe? 
What is the best usb guitar-- jam mate or behringer iaxe?

Hi, les--

I have used neither but have heard good things about both.

I am posting this ...

help with purchasing new guitar 
I want to purchase my first electric guitar. I've done some research and read many reviews. I would like to play mostly alternative, but have the option ...

double stops vs harmonized guitars 
I never understood why playing two notes on one guitar has such a different tone than playing one note each on two separate guitars. For example Metallica'...

How Can I Improve My Guitar Playing? 
Hi there

i have been playing for around 5 years now and i need help.

i have been having lessons the whole time and know my diatonic scales back to ...

Yamaha FG-420 Acoustic 6 string guitar-  
Please settle a dispute.
This guitar was bought new approx. 1980.
The label says FG-420, made in Taiwan.
Ser# 50528193
I want to know if this guitar ...

Am I Too Old to Learn Guitar? 
Hi,I´m 31 years old and recently started playing guitar ( about 2 months ago).I was wondering if I´m too old to become a good guitar player.
Thanks

ANSWER ...

Adjusting the Truss Rod on a 1974 D-28 
Just purchased 1974 Martin D-28 serial #335191. Want to adjust truss rod but there is no hole to insert wrench. How do I adjust it?

Thanks

ANSWER ...

Epiphone Slash Goldtop Les Paul vs Gibson Les Paul 
I am interested in buying a Les Paul. I am thinking about an Epiphpone Slash Les Paul Goldtop, or is the Gibson Les Paul really that much better? I understand ...

Sympathetic Vibration on Open String 
When I play A note 2nd fret 3rd string, my fifth string open A also sounds. Is that supposed to happen? Stupid question, but I just bought a new classical ...

How Can I Identify the Year of My Gibson Dove? 
I inherited a guitar from my father, how can I identify the age/year of my Gibson Dove? And where is a good place to get it valued?

ANSWER

You ...

Big Baby Taylor or Baby baby? 
So...I'm very very small person. I'm a little less than 5 feet and have small hands. I have trouble playing the difficult chords that require you to have ...

Dead D String 
Just bought a used electric guitar and everything sounds good except for the 'D' string....sounds very flat (ie; dull) and also hearing a faint vibration ...

"Anniversary Song" by Eva Cassidy Guitar Picking Pattern 
I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask, but I've googled it a million times but got no answer. My mom absolutely loves Eva Cassidy and I've been ...

Noise from MXR Dyna Comp 
Players....I have a question I have done everything I know to do and my pedal board is a stage 5 powerd board and my pedals consist of

ernie ball volume ...

Help with Ear Training for Guitarist 
Hi I've been playing guitar for about 3 years now and I really want to develop my ability to play music by ear. I can get the bass note easily enough but ...

How to Remove Scratches From a Guitar 
Is there a thing that would take off a the scratches of a guitar or bass, and if there is how much would it cost?

ANSWER

Hi, Bob--

First, let ...

Zakk Wylde Custom Fake 
I have a guy at work wanting to sell me the Buzz Saw paint schemed Zakk Wylde Custom by Gibson. He says his uncle bought it a couple years ago and just ...

Drop B Tuning 
I have a Squier Bullet Strat and I am wanting to tune it to Drop B. I know i need thick strings, but will tuning it to this affect my Squier guitar in ...

Can I Learn Two Instruments at Once? 
As a beginner, Is it best to learn one instrument at a time even though I want to learn both guitar and drums?



Hi, Patty--

In the beginning,...

Electric Guitar with Wide Neck? 
Are there any electric guitars with wider fretboards, if so then what kind?

ANSWER

Hi, Kevin--

The widest necks are on Paul Reed Smith wide ...

This is a guitar question you WON'T get everyday... 
This is going to be tough to get a grip of so read slowly.

I am right-handed and I started out playing guitar right-handed.

Here's my problem. I ...

SS Stewart Guitars--made by Harmony 
I have a auditorium size SS Stewart that i got from an uncle about 1960 i am now trying to locate someone who can tell me how to identify it.

ANSWER ...

Guitar Half Stack--How Do I Hook the Cabinet to the Head? 
ON the back of the 4x12 cabinet it has three different slots to plug the amp head into. I know that one plays for the left side only and the right side ...

Why Does My Guitar Sound Wierd? 
Whenever I play the first fret on my Spencer electric guitar it makes this weird sound. It doesn't matter what string I play, i got new strings and it ...

Gibson L7 
I have a Gibson L7 sn/00488
On the head piece it say The Gibson. I have not been able to find any other pictures of L7's that say The Gibson. All I can ...

S.S.Stewart Guitars 


When were s.s.stewart guitars discontinued?

ANSWER

Hi Mathew--

Here is what the Blue Book says about SS Stewart guitars:

"Instruments ...

Bridge Pin Hell 
Hello,

Im having really annoying problems with restringing my acoustic. Its a bog-standard fender cd-60. I've bought two sets of strings (ernie ball ...

Incessant Buzzing from EMG Hz 707 Pickups 


I have an electric guitar that I was unhappy with the way the pickups sounded. I bought some different pickups (EMG Hz 707's) and when I installed ...

Guitar Finger tapping--What is the best equipment? 


Im a half/beginner electric guitar player,i have also wanted to do finger tapping and some sweep stuff too. My question how do others get the sound,...

I have a chord question....What Is This Chord? 



I've been trying to figure out the name of this chord,
or at least give it a name that doesn't fill half the lyrics sheet when I write it out....

Dean Razorback DB pickups 


Hi, i have a dean razorback db and i am going to definitley get a dimebucker bridge pickup, but i wanted to know that if i take the neck stock pickup ...

Crestline Guitar 


I found a crestline les paul copy at a pawn shop but didnt buy it because i never heard of the brand or could find any info on it. they want $229 ...

The headstock. 




Hello again.
well I got another picture showing the headstock,
but i don't have other information about the guitar
because someone gave me ...

What kind of electric guitar do I have?? 




Hello,
I just want to know what kind or brand of electric guitar I have?? It is really old, and I can't find parts for the guitar. To buy a ...

Modal progressions I think they are called 



After you have the I-vii stuff and you want to go on, there are things like 4 of the 4 C Bb and stuff and then there's those things like bVII....

Knocking on Heavens Door Strumming Pattern 



I would like to know the strumming pattern for Knocking on Heaven's Door by Bob Dylan. I couldn't really understand the tabs you sent for the ...

Stairway to Heaven--Two Notes at the Same Time 




I'm having problems with some tabs I'm working on, at the parts where 2 notes are being played at the same time. For instance the tab I have ...

What brand of vintage guitar do I have? 
I inherited a really old guitar which belonged to my great grandfather. He played this guitar in the Glee Club at the University Of Virginia in 1910. It ...

Love Me Like The World Is Ending 




hiya, when i watch Ben Lee play this song on a video clip it looks like he's playing up around 5th, 7th and 9th frets... without any capo. and ...

Bass Guitar Fills 


Hello, I've been playing bass for a couple of years now and I’m trying to take it more seriously. And I really want to nail bass runs and fills....

Guitar strings and finger conditioning 


ANSWER

Hi, RJ--

You don't mention if you are playing acoustic or electric. Acoustic strings are definitely harder on the fingers at the ...

is this a good amp and how much is it worth  Not rated yet
I have a model 118 magnatone amp and i was wondering if it is a good amp and how much it may be worth. it has minor cosmetic flaws. it works great.

ANSWER ...

Can I use a Floyd Rose on MCI Intertek guitar?  Not rated yet
would i be able to use a floyd rose nut locking nut set for my MCI Intertek S/X 3000?

ANSWER

Hi, Roy--

Yes, the Floyd Rose will probably work....

Replacement Parts for MCI Intertek Guitar  Not rated yet
Where can i find replacement parts for my MCI Intertek S/X 3000?

Hi, Roy--

You could try:

http://www.allparts.com/

Lynne

Give us five minutes ...

22nd Fret on Guitar  Not rated yet
What if i don't have a 22nd fret and I'm trying to play something that uses the 22nd fret? I only have 21 frets.

ANSWER

Hi, Clay--

The only ...

MCI Intertek S/X 3000 Bridge and Nut  Not rated yet
what brand of Bridge and nut assembly does the MCI Intertek S/X 3000 have?

ANSWER

Hi, Roy--

The guitar has a locking nut and tremolo bridge ...

What is the nut on the guitar?  Not rated yet
What is the nut on the guitar?

ANSWER

Hi, xipizzaix--

The "Nut" is the piece, usually plastic,at the top of the neck where the strings pass ...

getting EMGs for my S/X 3000  Not rated yet
hey its roy again. im into all types of rock from hardcore to the beatles. i like to play everything out there. i want to get some EMGs for my MCI Intertek ...

ZOOM 4040 Users Manual  Not rated yet
My Girlfriends dad just gave me a ZOOM 4040 foot effects pedal. i was wondering if you could help me use it.

ANSWER

Hi, Roy--

Go to:

http:...

MCI Intertek S/X 3000 what kind of pickups do i have?  Not rated yet
i have a MCI Intertek S/X 3000 and i would like to know what kind of pickups it has. someone told me they were old EMGs by the way they look. i highly ...

How to Modulate in Music  Not rated yet
Is there a note in lead or a chord in rhythm that leads to a new key?

ANSWER

Hi, Gary--

Yes, there is a chord which leads to the new key. The ...

Playing guitar chords in alternate tuning follow-up question  Not rated yet
I also noticed that he (Nick Jonas) is playing most of those notes on the d string, from what I can tell from the videos; does that change anything?

ANSWER ...

Playing Guitar Chords in Alternate Tunings  Not rated yet
Hi,
I've been watching videos of one of my favorite artist's, Nick Jonas playing acoustic guitar, and he was playing his chords differently with just ...

Guitar Repair  Not rated yet
I have a 1937 Marin which has developed a small crack on its face. Where can I get it repaired?

ANSWER

Hi, Mike--

If the crack is cosmetic ...

Guitar Chords for Jazz Band  Not rated yet
I was wondering.....I'm playing jazz for my school jazz band and I can't seem to play chords that require you to stretch your fingers like super long. Aren'...

Guitar Chords for Jazz Band  Not rated yet
I was wondering.....I'm playing jazz for my school jazz band and I can't seem to play chords that require you to stretch your fingers like super long. Aren'...

Improving my performance  Not rated yet
Been playing and singing a long time, minus 20 years of not playing, but now I am performing worship music at a church. It is just me and my guitar. I ...

Silvertone Electric Bass  Not rated yet
Just bought a Silvertone Electric Bass for my wife for Valentines Day. It is a single cut-out style with the second cut-out covered by tortoise shell ...

Old CARLOS Korean guitar  Not rated yet
I am trying to determine th date of an old CARLOS guitar with a paper label that says KOREA. I think it's 70s? I paid $10 for it. It sounds pretty good....

Why Learn Guitar Scales?  Not rated yet
Why do we need to learn guitar scales?
How to use it?
Let say i learned e minor pentatonic scale,what can I make out of it?
My q's may sound stupid,...

Numbers at the end of chords!  Not rated yet
I have been trying to play this song for AGES! The chords say:
E – 079900
Eb/E – 069900
C#m – 046600
A – 002200
B – 024400
Cm – 035500
D – 057700
...

How Much Does a Refinish lower Vintage Guitar Value  Not rated yet
Hi!
Please, could you tell me cca how much is worth original finish on a fender stratocaster from 1955-1963?
You know, how much lost the guitar from ...

Playing Guitar with Large Fingers  Not rated yet
I want to learn to play the guitar but have fat fingers and find it hard to press a single string. Suggestions?

ANSWER

Hi, Ron--

You might ...

EMG Pickups--Which ones are best for metal?  Not rated yet
I was wondering whats the best emg pickups for playing clean tones and distortion (metal)???

ANSWER

Hi, C. Beardy--

In my opinion, the best ...

Gibson Pickup w/embossed logo 1970's FOR SALE  Not rated yet
Hello,
I have A Gibson Humbucking pickup with the "Gibson" logo embossed on it. I emailed Gibson and they said it was an early 1970's PAF. I'm considering ...

Jazz style  Not rated yet
Do you have to use your fingers in jazz or can you use picks to..for like the chord stuff?

ANSWER

Hi, Alex--

Most jazz players DO use a pick....

Chords for "He Doesn't Know"  Not rated yet
Hi,

I'm trying to figure out the chords for this lovely song by Tina Dickow. I got the picking pattern down, but I'm unsure when it comes to the chords ...

Tapping on Acoustic Guitar  Not rated yet
When tapping on an acoustic guitar, how do i get rid of the undertones my fingers make when i press down?

ANSWER

Hi, Darren--

It is difficult ...

THE BEATLES 'TWIST AND SHOUT' --What is the last chord?  Not rated yet
CAN SOMEONE PUT ME OUT OF MY MISERY. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND THIS SOUND FOR YEARS.
WHAT IS THE VERY LAST CHORD GEORGE HARRISON PLAYS AT THE END OF ...

Reading Guitar Music  Not rated yet
How can you tell what to play when reading the music sheet. I know how to read music and transfer it to guitar but I just don't get what to play.There ...

I Don't know what kinf of Guitar I have  Not rated yet
I bought this guitar at a pawn shop for $70.00
It sounds great but I'd like to get the manufactures specs foit... I just can't make out the name.

ANSWER ...

Acoustic Electric or Acoustic Guitar?  Not rated yet
Is electric acoustic easier to play than non electric?

ANSWER

Hi, Hugh--

The additions of electronics to an acoustic guitar does not really ...

DOD FX69B GRUNGE  Not rated yet
CAN ANYONE TELL ME ANY ARTISTS THAT ACTUALLY USE THIS PEDAL AND BASICALLY CAN I GET A CKY SOUND FROM IT?

ANSWER

Hi, Steven--

I don't know the ...

Stringing My Dean Razorback  Not rated yet
How do I change my Dean razorback guitar strings? How do you get the string in and out of the Floyd Rose?

ANSWER

Hi, Travis

Here are the instructions ...

What is my 1957 Martin 000-21 worth?  Not rated yet
I have a 1957 Martin 000-21 in nice condition.I also have a 1955 0-18 and a 1942 Martin R -18..What are their actual values?Thank you in advance..

ANSWER ...

Major Scale Positions for Guitar  Not rated yet
Im learning the major scale right now from "Guitar Exercises For Dummies" book. It shows me, for example, A major scale 4th position.

1. I was wondering ...

Encore Electric Guitar   Not rated yet
Where can I find the model or serial number on an Encore Electric Guitar from Japan?

ANSWER

Hi, Kathy--

Typically the serial number is located ...

What to Look for WHen Buying a Guitar  Not rated yet
What should i look for and ask when buying a guitar?

Hi, Larry--

So much depends on the kind of guitar you are wanting to buy and the money you ...

How Much should I sell my used squire strat with a bunch of items with it?  Not rated yet
Looking for money for college, and this is just lying around the house.

Would come with the used Squire strat with a few minor scratches.
-Wammy Bar ...

Neck replacement for a Fender Baja Telecaster  Not rated yet
I was wanting to put a C neck 22 fret neck on my Baja Telecaster and was curious if an American Standard Telecaster neck would be compatible with the Baja?...

HOW CAN I MAKE MY DISTORTION SOUND MORE COMPRESSED?  Not rated yet
HOW CAN I MAKE MY DISTORTION SOUND MORE COMPRESSED AND SMOOTHER WITHOUT SPENDING MONEY? I USE A BOSS MD-2 MEGA DISTORTION.

ANSWER

Hi, Steven--

The ...

Buzz in open string  Not rated yet
I have a buzz in 1st string even when played open. Is this a string, stringing, or guitar problem?

ANSWER

Hi, herm--

It depends on the guitar,...

yamaha f 310p  Not rated yet
does the letter at the end make it any more valuable or what does it mean?

ANSWER

Hi, Janet--

The "p" just means that it comes as part of a ...

Dimarzio pickups?  Not rated yet
I recently purchased a esp m200 sr. I absolutely hate the pickups in it. I want to install the dimarzio evolution in the bridge position,but i am not sure ...

Why are my Fingers Stiff After Guitar Warmups?  Not rated yet
Usually while warming up on guitar my fingers start to feel loose and i can play faster and smoother. However, for about the past month after warm-...

great affordable acoustic electric guitar  Not rated yet
Hi,

I started playing guitar about 6 months ago and the guitar that I have is a VERY old and beat up, classical nylon string guitar. I can't even tell ...

Dean Soltero Humbucker  Not rated yet
My question is I have two Dean Soltero's one of them on the bridge pick up. It's set up too high and I would like to lower it to make the action a little ...

How can I get the guitar sound on "Freebird"?  Not rated yet
Hi, I'm planning on performing the free bird solo at my upcoming school talent show and I was wondering if you could recommend a specific amp which is ...

1954 Fender Esquire  Not rated yet
What is the value of a good condition all original parts but the finish 1954 Fender Esquire w/out a case? Also a good condition 1972 Fender Telecaster ...

1955 Gibson ES175d --What Finish?  Not rated yet
What kind of paint was used on a 1955 es175d gibson?

ANSWER

Hi, Richard--

I'm not sure ANYONE can find out the exact formula for the finish ...

Pick Squalls--How to Play Pinch Harmonics  Not rated yet
Ok, so I have a good deal of knowledge about music and instruments that's why I feel weird asking a question like this but I can't perform pick squalls ...

Repairing a Guitar Amp  Not rated yet
How much is it to repair a amp headpiece?

ANSWER

Hi, Derek--

The cost would, of course, depend on what is wrong with the amp. If it is a tube ...

What Kind of Amp for an Acoustic/Electric Guitar?  Not rated yet
I recently bought a Taylor 314ce acoustic/electric guitar. This is my first acoustic/electric. I also have a 65' Silvertone 12" tube amp that my grandpa ...

How Can I Protect My Guitar From Damage by the Strap Buckle?  Not rated yet
I bought a guitar strap for my sons acoustic guitar. It has a metal adjustment buckle (to adjust the length). The problem is, when he takes the guitar ...

SS Stewart Guitar--When was it made?  Not rated yet
I have this old ss stewart arch top guitar. The stamp on the inside says "S35". Does this mean it was made in 1935?

ANSWER

Hi, Mike--

The guitar ...

The Best Affordable Electric Guitar  Not rated yet
Hi,

I have been playing on my electric acoustic guitar for two years and i want to start playing electric guitar, i want to play music such as the Smashing ...

How Do I Use Pentatonic Guitar Scales?  Not rated yet
I am an average guitar player,but,I guess every one has a question to ask.So, here are my questions.

1)Like diatonic modes,does the pentatonic scales ...

How do You Read Chords Over Lyrics?  Not rated yet
i don't under stand what it means when you look at chord tab and it looks like this

a g e
song lyrics----------------
am e ...

First Fret Buzzes  Not rated yet
My guitar sounds normal on all my frets except for the first fret. When I play it it makes a sound like when you don't hold the fret down hard. I know ...

Mandolin Guitar  Not rated yet
I love the sound of an acoustic guitar. I own a Martin D15. However, I don't like the bulkiness of it and I tend to get carpal tunnel. I thought if I had ...

Determining the Age of a Yamaha Guitar  Not rated yet
How can i tell the age of my Yamaha classical guitar?

ANSWER

You can determine the age of a guitar by its serial number. If the serial number is ...

Bass Guitars with 4 Per Side Tuners  Not rated yet
Hi
My boyfriend wants a bass guitar for christmas, I found one but he said he wants all of the string tuning thing ( sorry i don't know the correct names)...

Dimarzio pickup covers  Not rated yet
I have a dimarzio super distortion and a paf pro, what can i use for pickups covers, would gibson ones work or would i have to just let them go "au natural"...

Washburn Lyon LD 7M  Not rated yet
I want to start learn to play the guitar, and so i borrowed my mothers old guitar. The model is a Lyon by Washburn model no. LD 7M
Now i have to buy strings ...

Are certain guitars designed for low action?  Not rated yet
hello, i play tele's and strats. i have always enjoyed unusually high action. mater of fact on all of my guitars i put a shim under the nut. the shim ...

How Do I Use Modal Scales?  Not rated yet
ok i have a question. if wanted to solo in the key of c do you start from any c and use the different modes form that point or can you start from any point ...

MCI Intertek S/X 3000  Not rated yet
I'd like to get some idea of what my MCI Intertek S/X 3000 is worth. I had to have the potentiometers replaced and had to do some work on the tremolo,...

WHAMMY BAR  Not rated yet
I just bought a brand new Crescent electric guitar and it came with a screw in whammy bar, but when i screwed it in it won't move toward the body of the ...

Pat Thrall Guitar Pedals  Not rated yet
What is the volume swelling synthesizer like guitar pedal that Pat Thrall used during the beginning of Boom Boom Out Go the Lights (he used the same effect ...

My Guitar Strings Keep Breaking  Not rated yet
I haven't been able to play my guitar for a while because my strings keep breaking. Every time I change my string and re tune the whole guitar and I end ...

1910 Gibson  Not rated yet
I inherited a 1910 Gibson guitar, the info inside is very faint but I believe it says Gibson GUAHS number 501M2 on fret: pat July 19, 1910 what kind of ...

Value of a 1976 Jose Ramirez 1A classical guitar  Not rated yet
I have a 1976 Jose Ramirez guitar that I bought directly from Mr. Ramirez in 1976. The guitar is in excellent condition except for one tiny ding on the ...

I'm a Beginner Guitar Player  Not rated yet
Ff we learn the basics of guitar, then can we play it on any random song without our music teacher's help?

ANSWER

Hi, Aastha--

The basic skills ...

B Major Scale for Guitar--Open Position  Not rated yet
Tell me the shape of b major scale of nut position.

ANSWER

Hi, AD--

I have created a PDF file of the notes and tablature for the B Major scale ...

Capo  Not rated yet
How much is a 6 string guitar capo worth?

ANSWER

Hi, Mel--

If you mean what price they sell for,it varies according to the type of capo. You ...

Clicking Noise When Recording My Guitar  Not rated yet
When i try to record myself playing guitar all my camcorder picks up is a clicking noise that drowns out the actual guitar. its hard to tell where the ...

Which hand should I watch when playing the guitar?  Not rated yet
when playing guitar, is it better to watch the frets or watch the strings you strum?

ANSWER

It is best to look at the hand which is requiring the ...

Bending Strings is difficult--Is my guitar of bad quality?  Not rated yet
So I've been trying to learn this guitar solo using Guitar Pro. Somewhere in the tabs it shows the note (18th fret, B string) and it shows to bend it + 1,...

What type of guitar tuner do I need?  Not rated yet
My guitar is a Celebrity by Ovation Model NO. CC57. What type of tuner do I need and accessories.

ANSWER

Hi, joanrwade--

There is a wide variety ...

FG 260--What Year?  Not rated yet
I recently bought this guitar at an auction how do i tell how old it is?

ANSWER

Hi, Rob--

You can tell the age from the serial number. I checked ...

Chords for "Yesterday" by the Beatles  Not rated yet
Hi. I'm a complete beginner and would like the simplified chords and 'picking pattern' for Yesterday by the Beatles.

Thank you.

Charlotte

ANSWER ...

help me  Not rated yet
i need help on the strings i always think they are going to cut like my feeling but i really need help my Guitar is new but i want to be like u know i ...

Steinberger Transposing Tremolo  Not rated yet
I have recently bought second hand a Hohner metal s and it has a weird tremolo made under license from steinberger,does anyone have any info on this type ...

How can I Learn to Play Barre Chords on the Guitar?  Not rated yet
Last time I asked a question here I got such a great answer so I thought I would go ahead and ask the experts again. I have two questions - you don't have ...

Oscar Shmidt OG10CE--good guitar for a beginner?  Not rated yet
I'm looking for a guitar to begin on, and at my local music shop, saw an Oscar Shmidt OG10CE. The store's list price, though, is 299.99.

My question ...

Stewart Guitar  Not rated yet
i have a stewart guitar and trying to fine any info. on it model9997 ser. 6027 ...

VALUE AND INFORMATION ON GIBSON GUITAR  Not rated yet
i have inherited a gibson acoustic guitar style sj200 ser no 8589 i would like to know when guitar was built and values if possible

ANSWER

Hi,...

What kind of guitar is this???  Not rated yet
My brother just bought this guitar from a pawn shop today. It says "Yamaha" on the neck and doesn't have any other information anywhere on it. It's a solid ...

What is the value of my Martin Guitars?  Not rated yet
Mygrandfather was very passionate about playing guitars. He left me numerous guitars when he passed on recently. I am keeping my favorites but wanted ...

How can I get rid of feedback when I stop playing and try to silence my guitar after a song?  Not rated yet
Whenever I'm done playing a song, and I try to quiet my strings, or even during breakdowns how can I get rid of that natural harmonic feedback from my ...

Problem with bridge and new strings  Not rated yet
I changed my guitar strings last night. But the bridge, where I put my tremolo bar keeps bending forward, and I cannot get it in tune, because it keeps ...

What are the Best Strings for Fender Stratacoustic?  Not rated yet
Do I re-string a Fender Stratacoustic with electric or acoustic strings..?

ANSWER

Hi, Scott--

The general consensus seems to be that electric ...

Beginner......."Sound" Question (electric guitar)????  Not rated yet
When it comes "sound" of a guitar what matters more, the guitar itself or the amplifier?.... I've been playing for about 2 years now on a cheap epiphone ...

Grandfather's Acoustic Fender  Not rated yet
Hello, I was wondering if you could possible tell me how old my grandfather's Fender Acoustic guitar is and how much it is worth? I don't plan on selling ...

BLUE BOOK VALUE OF 1971-1973 GIBSON ES 175D  Not rated yet
What is the resale value of an excellent condition 1971-1973 Gibson ES175D in tobacco sunburst?

ANSWER

Hi, Earl--

This service is available ...

Fender Telecaster--Static with Neck Pickup  Not rated yet
I have a fender telecaster (1995) that has a static noise that comes from the neck pickup when I strum the guitar but when I change to the bridge pickup ...

Tuning a Guitar After Changing Strings  Not rated yet
I just changed my strings on my ibanez and I tune the E A D strings then when I tune the next three the E A D are untuned. What do I do to fix my tuning?...

Martin D-19,Serial#407332  Not rated yet
I didn't find a value for this model on your site. Can you advise me of its worth? It's in excellent shape and has always been kept in its case.

Hi,...

Broken Guitar String  Not rated yet
I got a guitar less than a month ago for my birthday. I'm learning how to play it. One day, I was tuning the strings by ear, when suddenly the 3rd string ...

How Do I Write a Guitar Solo?  Not rated yet
If the song is in C major, what note I would start on to write the solo?

ANSWER

Hi, Meega--

It is not so much which note you start on, but what ...

What is a Good Amp That is Not Too Expensive?  Not rated yet
I plan on getting a epiphone les paul, and i was wondering what would be a good amp, iv been told the blues jr but that a bit expensive for me. i like ...

What Can I Do About "Fret Screech"?  Not rated yet
What can i do about the screeching noise the guitar strings make as I slide up and down the frets?

ANSWER

Hi, James--

You will find a detailed ...

Year and Value of my Gibson Dove  Not rated yet
My Father passed away several years ago, and left me his Gibson Dove Guitar,I want to find out what year it is and the value, all I remember as a little ...

My Left Arm Hurts When Playing Guitar  Not rated yet
Hi,

I'm a beginning guitar player. I have been practicing about 1.5 to 2 hours per day and I notice my left arm hurts at the bend when I take my hand ...

guild s100  Not rated yet
serial no.# 103522
bought in 1980- all original in excellent condition. best I can do to date it is 1959-1960? can you help date it and put a value on ...

Why is my G string sharp?  Not rated yet
i just bought a new american strat. thought i was making all fretted notes sound sharp, so i got a set of 11 gauge strings and had a guitar shop set my ...

Playing Octave Guitar Licks   Not rated yet



You know the style "A Day to Remember" play in a lot, with one guitar playing octaves and one playing power chords on the top 3 strings...., well ...

Left Handed Guitar Player  Not rated yet
MY SON IS LEFT HANDED. DOES HE NEED A LEFT HANDED GUITAR, OR CAN HE PLAY THE STANDARD GUITAR? DOES HE JUST DO DIFFERENT HAND POSITIONS FOR THE CHORDS?...

Problem with Guitar Intonation  Not rated yet
My guitar (encore gibson les paul) is in tune but when i play the lowest frets there is a rattling noise and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd fret sound the same.

please ...

Can Anyone Tab This Song?  Not rated yet
Hi if someone has spare time and would like to occupy it is anyone able to tab a song I would love to learn but it is far too hard for me to tab myself ...

How Do I Know What Scale to Use for Guitar Soloing?  Not rated yet
How do i know what scales to use when soloing? Is there a way to figure that out?

ANSWER

Hi, Jesse--

Yes, there is a way to know. Basically,...

How do you play "Knockin On Heaven's Door"?  Not rated yet
I'm just learning how to play the guitar and a friend of mine showed me how to play Knockin On Heaven's Door. The song only has 3 chords in it and the ...

Can I repair a broken guitar with glue?  Not rated yet
My name is tony

alright here's the problem i was outside primering my guitar and it was really windy , it fell and the body split. The question is Can ...

Martin d-18 neck adjustment  Not rated yet
I have a 1968 d-18. There is no neck adjustment. I have a slight bow- how do you straiten that?

ANSWER

This is a valuable guitar. I would advise ...

How Can I Play Pinch Harmonics?  Not rated yet
i was watching buckethead perform "whitewash" and at around 3:12 and 3:24, he uses a very high pitched effect. what is this effect called?
link to video:...

What are Frets?  Not rated yet
what are they?

ANSWER

Hi, Were--

"Frets" refers to the small metal bars which divide the guitar fretboard into segments of 1/2 step. The term ...

Can you tell what kind of guitar this might be?  Not rated yet
My Grandfather gave me this guitar a few years ago and I can not find any info about it. I asked him and he does not remember where he purchased it, but ...

Dixon Bass xl series   Not rated yet
I Have a dixon Bass XL series in great shape. How old is it? About what would it be worth?
thanks ...

Freshman Apollo 2 Guitar--What kind of Wood?  Not rated yet
which wood is the top of the freshman apollo 2 OBC made from ?

ANSWER

Hi, Zak--

The top is Sitka Spruce, the back and sides, Rosewood.

Lynne...

Plug acoustic-electric guitar in electric amp  Not rated yet
Hi, i recently got an -acoustic-electric guitar and was wondering that if i plugged it into my old, electric guitar amp, will it ruin my acoustic-electric ...

Humbucker covers make my guitar screech  Not rated yet
I recently bought some humbucker covers for my new Dean ML X because it has zebra pickups and i think they look kind of stupid but i put the covers on ...

Replacing P-90s with Humbuckers  Not rated yet
Can you put a humbucker in a guitar that has P-90s?

ANSWER

The problem is that humbuckers are larger than P 90's, so you would have to take a router ...

Guitar Scale Patterns  Not rated yet
I have a bunch of patterns for different scales, some seem easier (in a sense of don't have 2 move fingers farther away....) does it matter if I learn ...

Can I run 100 watt speakers with a 15 watt amp?  Not rated yet
Hi, I recently bought a cheap line 6 spider 3 15-watt amp, and a few days after that came across and purchased a great half-stack,
Now I like the ...

Fender F-35 Serial Number 7920551  Not rated yet
I have a Fender F-35 S/N 7920551
I would like to know more about it
where it was made the type of wood used, if possible...
I have been looking to ...

Distance of Pickups from Strings  Not rated yet
What changes take place the closer the pickups are to the strings?

ANSWER

In general, the closer the pickup is to the string, the more output. If ...

Value of 1956 Fender duosonic  Not rated yet
Can you please just give me a general value of a 1956 Fender Duo-Sonic guitar?

ANSWER

Hi, John--

I will be happy to provide the information ...

Epiphone PR-715  Not rated yet
I have an Epiphone PR-715 The top string has a funny twange to it. Any suggestions? And could you tell me what its worth and what year it was made..Theres ...

Sigma/ Martin  Not rated yet
I am buying a DR-41 in pretty good shape . I love the sound and feel, There is a number burnt into the wood on the inside---845206- and is made in Japan,...

Floyd Rose Frustration  Not rated yet
Is there any way to stop the other strings from going out of tune when one string is bent up a step. I understand that with a floating trem this is normal ...

Beginner Guitarist --- Notes and Fingering  Not rated yet
I'm at the very, very beginning, in fact, I just got my guitar today. I'm trying to familiarize myself with the notes -my fingers are already feeling weird-...

Are modern guitars better or worse than Fender/Gibson?  Not rated yet
The original guitars were fender and gibson and every other guitar is an adaptation of these two. Have there been any real changes and improvements aside ...

Acoustic Guitar Problem  Not rated yet
On my high E string, whenever i play from the 11th fret to the 14th fret all of the notes are exactly the same sound... what is wrong here?

ANSWER ...

How to compose lead and metal riffs on guitar?  Not rated yet

I just want to know how do we compose different metal riffs for new songs? Is there any formula or something. How to compose guitar lead for new songs ...

Add 2 and Add 6 Chords  Not rated yet
Please tell me the chord progression of Add2, Add6 of any key.

ANSWER

Hi, John--

"Add 2" and "Add 6" are not chord progressions. They are ...

D String on Acoustic Guitar Buzzes  Not rated yet
All except for the D string on my acoustic sound fine, sharp, clear. But when I pull the D string while holding a fret down it sends this ear shredding ...

Scales and Their Different Postions  Not rated yet
i'm totally confused on scales. i know the different positions. let's use the c maj scale. c-d-e-f-g-a-b-c. where does the first position actually start ...

3 Fnger Joe--Playing Guitar with 3 Finger on Left Hand  Not rated yet
I cut off my left index finger just after i bought. Can i learn to play with 3 fingers?

ANSWER

Hi, "Joe"--

I firmly believe that you can do ...

How to Change Gauge of Strings  Not rated yet
I have a squire strat and would like to put 10 gauge strings on it. What and how do I adjust the neck.or.do I need to adjust it. I don't have much ...

Is this a decent guitar to purchase?  Not rated yet
Hi, I'm interested in purchasing an acoustic guitar and am having trouble finding one. I am running a very tight budget so I'm hoping to find one around ...

ZOOM G9.2tt  Not rated yet
Hi,

I just want to ask about guitar effects, i need some opinion from you.

i had my own guitar which is epiphone les custom and I was thinking to ...

1955 Fender I think  Not rated yet
I have what I believe to be a 1955 Fender Acoustic guitar. The serial number is 0055 1030. There is also a stamp that says F 70 made in USA. Wondering ...

Playing Guitar in Dim or Dark Light  Not rated yet
What tips does anyone have playing on the correct fret when the light at a gig is so dim you can't see the fret markers on top of the neck of the guitar
...

How Long Does it Take to Learn Guitar?  Not rated yet


Hi, i was wandering how long roughly does it take to get good enough at guitar to be able to play along with my favourite songs from the fratellis,...

Can I Add Tremolo to a Hollow Body guitar?  Not rated yet


Okay, I am going to probably purchase an Ibanez Artcore Hollowbody Guitar without the Tremolo. My question is, can i put a Bigsby bridge on it somewhere ...

Bridge Pin Hell (cont.)  Not rated yet
Hello its Toby again,

I took your previous advice and was able to get all strings except the high E on. I've made sure that the ball end of the string ...

Strumming Pattern for "Breaking Free"  Not rated yet
Can you please tell me the strumming pattern of the song breaking free from high school musical???????????

ANSWER

I have no way of notating guitar ...

P90s vs Humbuckers  Not rated yet


What are better on an epi les paul p90s or humbuckers?

ANSWER

It really depends on the sound that you want and the type of music that you ...

Non Scale Tones as Passing Notes  Not rated yet


Playing a song in C-Major..

C D E F G A B C

I have seen that sometimes in mid of a song. D# is also played. What is the name of this technique ...

About Pickup Covers  Not rated yet


Hi I was wondering what effect various pickup covers have on the output of pickups both single coil and humbucking. For example holed vs. solid,...

Best guitar strings for Acoustic Electric  Not rated yet


I have a fender acoustic guitar with a pickup installed inside the guitar so I can plug into a pv amp. Do I use strings for an electric or still ...

The Fastest Way to Learn Guitar  Not rated yet
How can I learn to play guitar like a pro? I read guitar tabs...

I want to add real guitar to my songs. Please visit these sites to see my songs

http:...

Bass Guitar for Beginner  Not rated yet
What is a good bass guitar for a beginner?

ANSWER

I looked around and found some really good deals. Any of these guitars would be a good choice ...

Why Does My Guitar Go Out of Tune?  Not rated yet


Why does my guitar keep knocking out of tune? And I didn't just put new strings on.

ANSWER

Your question is not very specific, so it is ...

Do You Write Guitar Tab?  Not rated yet
Hey! My name is Brandy Jensen, from Edmonton, Alberta. My mom, Barbara Jensen, is the drummer in my band and she forwarded me your website url as you ...

Fret Slide Screeches  Not rated yet


How can I reduce the ear-piercing screeching that occurs when I slide my fingers (calluses) from one fret to the next while playing my acoustic ...

Best Acoustic Guitar for a Beginner  Not rated yet




Hey Lynne! umm i wanted to know your recommendations on an awesome but affordable acoustic guitar for a beginner like me. because i want my ...

What's Wrong with My Guitar?  Not rated yet



I own a Gibson Epiphone starters edition that I play on a 10 watt Marshall amp and occasionally on a 26 watt Peavey. I have owned this guitar ...

Using a Capo  Not rated yet



What is the principle behind using a capo. For instance if I play a G chord while using the capo on the first fret what chord does that become ...

Mysterious Steel Guitar Tunings  Not rated yet


What is the theory for tuning a steel guitar? It has to be tuned differently than a guitar to use a bar. Is there one than one way to tune the steel ...

0 fret  Not rated yet



What is the 0 fret?

ANSWER

Hi, Joe--

"O fret" means the string is played OPEN--not fretted.

Lynne

How to Learn to Read Guitar Notes  Not rated yet


On what website can i find a printable sheet with easy-to-learn guitar notes on it?

Hello Mz--

If you are wanting to learn to read guitar ...

Capo--how does it change the key of a song?  Not rated yet


If I capo my guitar on the first fret, and my song that I am playing is in (AM C Fmaj7 Shapes) what key am I playing in? I Like matching my ...

How Can I Find an Affordable Beginner's Guitar?  Not rated yet




My name is Andrew and I asked you a question on allexperts.com and you directed
me to this great site! I wanted to say thank you! However, I ...

How to Eliminate String Noise on a Guitar  Not rated yet


Hi, I was wondering if you can tell me , What can I do about the screeching noise the strings make when you slide your fingers up and down the frets?...

Guitar Chord Theory Questions  Not rated yet



Well I've been studying theory on my own with the internet and found that there are different positionings for the same chords throughout the ...

Les Paul Controller  Not rated yet




Yesterday I was in the Base Exchange and noticed
an electric guitar with a Les Paul Controller which
is to be connected to some type of game ...

Acoustic-Electric Guitar Strings  Not rated yet



I just got a acoustic-electric guitar. I want to replace the strings. Are there such thing as acoustic-electric guitar strings or do I just use ...

Feedback with a Fender Cyber Twin  Not rated yet



I have a Les Paul Studio (factory) and play through a Fender Cyber Twin. When I get feedback, it is very screechy and not warm and full. Why ...

Guitar Chord--F Major  Not rated yet




I am a beginner and find it very hard to get a clean sound with the f chord. I practice a lot--no success yet. Any suggestions?


Hi,...

Brand of guitar  Not rated yet



Hello, my name is Ben and my brother has had a guitar from his for many years. His dad says he doesn't know the brand because he bought it from ...

Hybrid Slinky  Not rated yet



I just wanted to know if it's okay to put "Hybrid Slinky" on a stratocaster ?


ANSWER

Hi Sam--

The strings will work just fine--here ...

Fender Guitars  Not rated yet




My fender doesn't seem to be up to its standards. What problems are there and what can i do to get a good sound out of it ?

Answer

Hello,...

Hybrid Slinky Strings on Fender Guitar..  Not rated yet



Can I use hybrid slinky strings on my Fender ?

Answer

Hello again, Sul!

Since I do not know exactly which Fender you have, I cannot ...

Hamer Guitar  Not rated yet



Are Hamer guitars good? I have one and it has really good pickups. I don't know the guitar is worth.

ANSWER

Hi, Hatt--

The Hamer Guitar ...

Can You Tell Me About My Guitar?  Not rated yet





I just bought an acoustical/electric guitar, it says Charvel on the head and inside the hole which is kind of like an elongated triangle located ...

What Chords to I play?  Not rated yet



My band leader says we're playing in the Key of G then Ab then to A. That's great, I know that we'll move half steps as we change keys but what ...

What Should I Do for My Guitar to Keep It Sounding Right?  Not rated yet



What should i do to my guitar to keep it sounding right?

Hi, Cody--

First, thanks for asking! I see too many of my students who neglect ...

Response to my first question about 7th chords in key of E  Not rated yet



Hi Lynne,

Boy, I don't know how to thank you enough, I just discovered your site and can't believe there is actually a decent person who will ...

Scales to Use For Guitar Solos  Not rated yet




I was playing lead over a song using all 7th chords in the key of E..... obviously the E minor pentatonic scale sounded great... but then for ...

What Kind of Riff Is This ?  Not rated yet





Its from Killswitch Engage. The song is called "Rose of Sharyn". How do i learn it?


D--------------------------------------------
A-...

Guitar Tab for "Love Me Like the World is Ending"  Not rated yet




I have looked up on the internet a guitar tab for the song "Love Me Like the World Is Ending" by Ben Lee. The author says "capo on the fifth ...

Playing Guitar and Singing--Which keys are right for me?  Not rated yet




Hello, and thanks for taking the time to answer my question!

I'm a singer/poet who is considering a singer-songwriter career, and so I'm ...