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This is the second video review we have had with this presenter. I just enjoyed his last video so much I thought I would find a few more of his reviews (he does and excellent job). This is a review of the Paul Reed Smith Electric Guitar. This is one of the finest Electric Guitars that you can purchase (high end guitar). The presenter goes into a lot more detail on the customizing that you can do with the Paul Reed Smith’s. The presenter goes into more detail of what makes this such a good guitar (for example the tuning in the guitar). This is a good high quality review and worth your time (the video is a little long). Of course as always you get to hear how this guitar sounds.
Found another good article, this one dealing with beginning to play the acoustic guitar. When you first start learning to play the guitar it can be fun and exciting but frustrating from time to time as well. Here is an article that helps you by teaching the beginner steps of the acoustic guitar. Its not a terribly long article and makes for a good quick read.
Beginner Acoustic Guitar
By Paul Celly
If you are a beginner acoustic guitar player I hope what I say will help you out. If you have already made your purchase let’s get to playing. If you haven’t ever played a note let’s start with you picking hand. Make sure that you are not holding the pick too tight. You don’t want any extra tension in your hand or arm. Keep a firm grip, but not to tight.
Let’s start on the high E string. This is the skinniest string located on the bottom of the guitar. It’s called the “high” E because it is the highest sounding string. We are going to first play it open, which means that we will pick the string towards the floor. Next play the string from the bottom, with your pick going towards the ceiling. The motion of picking both ways is called alternate picking.
One thing to keep in mind when doing this is to move your hand as little as possible. Just get to the other side of the string. Now play the open string using alternate pick 8 times. Then add the first finger of your fretting hand to hold down the string on the first fret. Play this 8 times. Add you second finger to the second string and 8 more times. Do this until you have your pinky playing the 4th fret.
Then next step is to be able to do this without any pauses between frets. It may take a little while but you will get it. T this point speed is not your goal. Your goal is to be playing evenly and to have good clean notes.
Once you have got everything sounding good, move onto the second sting and then third sting until you are practicing every string everyday. At first it may take you a while but after a week or so this whole exercise is only going to take you a few minutes each day.
Don’t be tempted to get all of the strings done in one day. Be patient and consistent and you won’t be a beginner acoustic guitar player forever.
Here is a video review of the Squier Jazz Active Bass Guitar. This is an extremely well done review where the presenter really breaks down just about every part of the guitar. The video is done well (with good clear close ups of the bass guitar) giving you a real good feel for the guitar. They then go on to play the bass guitar so that you get a good chance to hear what it can do (plus the guy is pretty damn good). If your considering buying a new bass guitar then check out this video.
I read this article (I read a lot of articles) and thought it would be a good one to add. For those of you out there looking for a guitar, this article may help you decide on a bass guitar. While the author did not go in to any detail on what manufacturer to purchase, they do a good job of explaining the benefits of the bass guitar and why you should consider purchasing one (as well as some of the equipment you will need).
Important Theories on Electric Bass Guitars
By Victor Epand
The electric bass guitar is a bass stringed instrument. This instrument is played with the fingers either by plucking, slapping, popping or tapping and sometimes even using a pick. It is quite similar in form and structure with an electric guitar. But comparatively it has a larger body along with a longer neck. Most of these are four stringed.
The electric bass guitars came by an invention and an immediate replacement with the double bass for those in the genre of popular music. It provides a low pitch sound in any genre of music.
Most of them are commonly solid- body electrics, though there exists a few semi hollow body guitars. The latter provides a more rounder and an acoustic sound.
The neck of the electric bass guitar is one of the most crucial part of the instrument. The preferable size of the neck depends on the size of your hand. It is available with various types of neck shapes. The neck can be rounded, oval, flat back, v or even asymmetrical. However, if it is a five or six stringed electric bass guitar then you can expect the neck to be wider.
This can have a varied number of frets. Some electric bass guitars have twenty one while some others may even have twenty four frets.
Also, if you possess such a guitar, you should also posses a tuner. A tuner will help you to keep your instrument fine tuned and at the same time hold pitch. Invest in a tuner, that will be resistant to rust and airborne corrosives for this specialized guitar.
Another important factor that determines the sound of the electric bass guitars is the wood that is used for manufacturing the guitar. Musicians from various walks of life believe that the wood chosen for the top acts as the single most important factor. It is important as the wood dictates the tonal quality of the instrument.
However, you should know wood plays differential characteristics depending on which part of the instrument it is used. Though the sound of the guitar does not completely depend on the wood but it is an important factor to be considered. Uniformly the design and the skill of the maker also make a lot of difference to the sound of a single electric bass guitar.
Another topic for discussion is the continuous debate over a five string and over a four string bass guitar. A five string electric bass guitar consists of a B string as the fifth string. This string is below the traditional low E string. Though most bass players are comfortable with a four string bass. A few players prefer a five string electric bass guitar.
Those who are looking for an additional range of low pitch sound prefer a five string guitar. It also provides the extra effects when competing the synth bass parts. A five string electric bass guitar is also ideal for playing bass solos.
I read through about a dozen articles before I found this one. I wanted to find an article that strictly dealt with buying a fender guitar. I enjoyed the fact that it gave a quick history lesson on the fender guitar, gave an example of why its reputation is so strong and then gave a good recommendation (they forgot to mention that the fender brand was started in 1938 by Leo Fender). The author then goes on to recommend there favorite classic fender.
Enjoy this good article…
Buying a Fender Guitar?
By Ryan Gloman
Buying a guitar is a big decision. Maybe you have stumbled upon this article because you are preparing to embark on a lifelong journey with guitar music and you want to make sure you make a good choice for your first instrument. Maybe you are a collector seeking to build your collection. Maybe you are a parent who is contemplating buying your child his or her first instrument. No matter how you came to this article you should know that it pays to do your research and it is my hope that this article will help you get started. While I would never advise anyone against bargain shopping, I would urge you not to sacrifice quality. Buying a poor quality guitar is setting yourself or your child up for disappointment.
Fender is a great company to buy your first guitar from. As one of the oldest companies in the industry they enjoy an excellent reputation. Fender was the first company to mass produce solid-body electric guitars and they still dominate the market. Some of their more popular models include the Fender Stratocaster and the Fender Telecaster. Fender guitars look great, offer a great tone quality, and they have stood the test of time. They are used by students and guitar heroes alike. On top of all that they just look cool. To many people, the Strat is the guitar that they think of when someone says electric guitar
Fender’s reputation for making quality guitars is apparent when you consider how many famous musicians use their instruments. Here’s a short and very incomplete list of some great players who have sported Fender guitars:
Buddy Guy
Jimmy Hendrix
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Robert Cray
John Mayer
John Frusciante
many many more…
If I were to recommend a Fender guitar to a beginner, I would recommend something in the Squire series. These are great introductory guitars created for beginners and students. They offer an inexpensive price because they were made in Asia but they are genuine fender guitars in design and specifications. These are not knockoffs. Overall you are going to find high quality with a low cost which makes for a great starter guitar.
If I were to recommend a Fender guitar for collectors, I would recommend a Classic Fender Stratocaster from the 1950’s. These guitars have the history and the beauty that comes from custom design. Some 1950’s Strats are such prized possession that they are going for thousands of dollars. Don’t worry about the age either. Strats are famous for their ability to take abuse so you can probably be sure that this guitar will still be producing the same beautiful tone it did 50 years ago.
A quick disclaimer to finish up… The information and opinions expressed in this article represent the views of me, the author, and nothing more. I have absolutely no affiliation with Fender Guitars. Please acknowledge that following any of my advice is at your sole risk, and I would advise you to verify pricing, product quality, and other information elsewhere. I just want to get you started. Although I have attempted to provide accurate information, I take no responsibility for inaccuracies in pricing or other information.
My name is Ryan Gloman and I have a passion for guitar and a passion for sharing information.
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Here is our first review of a V Electric Guitar. The guitar sounds freakin awesome…. The video presenter tells you that the pickups on the guitar are great and when you hear it your going to agree (I would almost guarantee). This is a good opportunity to hear The Dean 79 V Electric Guitar for what it is. At just around $600 this guitar is pretty sweet. An Electric Guitar designed for rockers, listen to it rock and you will see why.
Here is a good article to follow up on our cheap acoustic guitar article. While this is done in British pounds the concepts are the same (and its not like people in Europe dont know how to play the guitar). The author has a some neat ideas such as spending less than 90 pounds on a guitar is a mistake (about 170 U.S. dollars) and goes on to explain why. The author also gives a list of good electric guitars that you should consider. If your in the market for a guitar the you should find this article helpful.
Cheap Electric Guitars
By Henry Genry
If you are looking for cheap electric guitars there is a lot of choice out there. You can buy a cheap electric guitar from as little as £70 and there are a number of brands making cheap guitars.
Don’t spend under £90 on a guitar
If you are buying your first electric guitar, I wouldn’t recommend spending under £90. Most of these guitars are built with very cheap materials to bring the production costs down, hence the retail price. The guitar’s sound will be compromised with this lower quality and the finish will also look a bit rough. You will usually find that the guitar strings are the cheapest ones you can buy, they will sound twangy.
The other downside of these cheap electric guitars due to the low build quality is the durability. You will be lucky if you can play it for more than 1 year and not have a problem with the guitar parts. You will end up with a cheap electric guitar (cheap meaning the quality this time and not the price).
Spend £90-£150 on a guitar
My advice is to spend between £90 and £150 on your first electric guitar. You will get some reasonable quality at the lower end and good quality at the upper end.
Electric guitar brands to look out for
Here is a list of guitar brands that offer beginner electric guitars within the above price range: Stagg, Crafter, Vintage, Encore, Cruiser by Crafter, Gould, Squier, Yamaha, Dean, Peavey, Epiphone, Carlsbro and Ibanez.
The Epiphone, Vintage and Yamaha are the most popular electric guitars from the above list, the Stagg offers the best value for money in my opinion.
Should I Buy My Guitar in a Music Shop or Online?
It is really up to you, but my advice would be to buy one of the recommended guitar brands above. You can do this easily online, and you won’t get a shop salesman trying to push what’s best for them rather than what’s best for you.
About the Author
Henry Genry is known as ‘The Music Guru’ and is the chief writer at Soundsmusical.com. Henry has spent his whole life in music. He has played various musical instruments to a very high standard and run several music and internet businesses. He loves to share with everyone his experiences and immense knowledge of music. Henry hopes that the above music article will help you save money and also make the best decisions for your life. If you have any questions you would like to ask please email: henrygenry@hotmail.co.uk.
I wanted to go along with the article review we just had so I decided to find a good review of the Washburn D10S Acoustic Guitar. Just like we mentioned in the last article this guitar is a pretty damn good deal for the price (under 500 little ones :). Check out the video at about 1 minute 10 seconds in as the narrator gives you a really good chance to hear how good this guitar sounds.
This is one of my favorite articles yet. The author breaks down what they feel are the best 4 Acoustic Guitars for under 500 dollars. The author names each one then proceeds to explain why each one is a good buy. The author starts out with the Washburn D10S Acoustic Guitar and ends with the Fender DG100 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar. My personal favorite of this list is the Washburn D10S because for the price it is just a good high quality guitar. If your in the market for an Acoustic Guitar and your on a tight budget then check out this article (it could save you some money and time).
Best Acoustic Guitars For Under $500
By Adam Bradley
For those on a budget or those that are looking for a fantastic bargain here are the best acoustic guitars that are available for under $500. Gone are the days when you needed to break the bank to be able to afford a great guitar as now you can have both great sound and a well built guitar that will last for years at under $500.
Washburn D10S Acoustic Guitar
The worlds best selling acoustic guitar and the one that acoustic guitar magazine named the best guitar available for under $500. Although I don’t totally agree with that statement it certainly is a fantastic guitar for the money. It is easy to play and sounds fantastic, in fact it sounds better than many acoustic guitars that cost twice the price.
Seagull S6
This is one of the best acoustic guitars in the world in fact if you didn’t know it’s price (under $400 ) you would swear it would be a $800 plus guitar. The Seagull S6 sounds almost as good as many top end Martins, Taylors and Gibsons but for a fraction of the price. It may be a little more expensive than the Washburn d10s but for that you will have a guitar that will last you a lifetime.
Epiphone Hummingbird Acoustic Guitar
It’s amazing how close this comes to the Gibson hummingbird when you consider the difference in price but Epiphone have done a fantastic job. It may not be a Gibson but for many it is as close as they will come to owning a hummingbird because of the price. This guitar is fantastic for beginners and even experienced players will find some joy.
Fender DG100 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar
The beautiful DG100 has a fantastic feel to it and is well suited to almost any style of play. The strings that come with the guitar are a little harsh but this is easily fixed with new strings. If your looking for great acoustic guitar from one of the biggest names around then this is definitely worth a look for under $300.
For an extended version of this article containing more fantastic guitars available for under $500 visit my blog best acoustic guitars. For acoustic guitar reviews click here.
We havent had many reviews of just electric guitars so I wanted to find a good review of a cheap electric guitar. Heres a review of a Condor electric guitar (GX40 Series). This cheap electric guitar will run you around 300 (the guy doing the review stated that you could get it for 100 dollars). If your looking for an electric guitar that is a good deal for the money then check out the video.
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