Neck scale length contributions
...ndering if anyone could explain the differences that scale lengths provide in the overall feel of a guitar's neck? I was reading a review of a guitar that stated: but a little more mass makes for a mo...
- Epiphone Guitar
Question: I bought an Epiphone guitar in 1975 from a local dealer. I always thought I had a Gibson guitar but I was told by a expert recently that it is not. I have the warranty booklet, and it men...
- FS: GIBSON ES 295 Custom Shop guitar made for and owned by Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top
Question: GIBSON ES 295 Custom Shop guitar made for and owned by Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top. This is a one of a kind guitar in excellent condition made approximatley 1997. Serial Number 91437007. Billy...
- perfect guitar for new tuner
Question: I just got a new tuner. Anybody know of a perfect guitar to use this great new tuner with? Answer: that's a tough one man.. depends alot on who makes it, and whether or not they make guit...
- how to avoid feedback and how to improve the signal noise ratio of the guitar?
...d appreciate your advise on how to avoid feedback and how to improve the signal noise ratio of the guitar. Answer: The aluminium & conductive lacquer are for shielding purposes so should reduce hum...
- Isn't Fender more of an electric guitar company? Or are their acoustic respectable also?
Question: Seeing as how this newsgroup is seeing me through my first guitar purchase, I thought I'd ask for some more advice. OK, I'm finally crossing the cheap Yamaha F310 package deal for $189 at...
- Gibson Chet Atkins CE?
... compared this instrument to others such as the Godin multiac, or Rick Turner electric nylon string guitars? Answer: While I not spent much time playing the Godin or Turner instruments (only playe...
- Which Acoustic Blues Guitar?
...of older blues recordings lately -- solo acoustic guitar stuff like Lightning Hopkinsor Furry Lewis....s of vintage Gibsons: http://www.provide.net/~cfh/gibson6.html#l1 I would do some research & check e...
- why I should pay more for an American-made arch-top jazz guitar?
Question: I am 58 years old and have been play guitar since 15. Over the years.I have owned manu good and bad guitars and amps. Started out with a $15 Sears & Roebuck with strings an inch off the fin...
- Anyone have opinion on Epiphone LP-100?
...uestion: Anyone play the Epiphone LP-100 electric guitar? From the pictures of it, the LP-100 looks...valued backup guitar). I will advise going to www.gibson.com Gibson has a GREAT webpage, with links ...
- Are tube amps worth it? Can you REALLY tell the difference?
...al to a 25-30 watt tube amp in the real world. Or this is about what I notice anyway. I have an old gibson amp with dual 6L6 tubes as the final. It's rated at 35-40 watts in the manual. I also have a ...
- Which Acoustic Blues Guitar?
...of older blues recordings lately -- solo acoustic guitar stuff like Lightning Hopkinsor Furry Lewis....s of vintage Gibsons: http://www.provide.net/~cfh/gibson6.html#l1 I would do some research & check e...
- Tom Delonge Gibson Guitar
...o son has been taking lessons and playing for about 3 years now. He's got a low-end Ibanez electric guitar, an amplifer and an acoustic guitar. Yesterday we received a mailer from Guitar Center - he ...
- Are either of these items worth anything?
Question: I was cleaning up my grandfathers basement the other day, and come across something interesting. Was wondering if it was worth anything, and it is, how much? Answer: Yes they are worth p...
- Samick Electric Guitar
Question: I used to play bass, and now I play acoustic guitar, but I was looking to expand my horizons and pick up an electric. I would like to know if there are any good buyer's guides on the web...
- Sixties Gibson Dove Question: Laminates?
...o true that the top is where the instrument really resonates? I understand that some extremely fine guitars of the past were made with laminates, but what is your consensus on Gibson's use of them dur...
- What are your suggestions? I am not good at a setup of a guitar or bass.
Question: probably some of you remember my first post about... To Gibson or ... To Fender. I have visited two shops, after that, and played a few Fender Jazz made in USA. Answer: Congratulations on...
- Classical Guitar String Tension?
Question: Anyone know how the string tension of a classical guitar(650 mm scale) compares to a acoustic steel string guitar with a 25.4 scale I like to fingerpick in standard tuning and I find tha...
- What to do I do about minor guitar damage?
...810. The case accidently fell on the face of the guitar and nicked off a small portion of the gloss...erous options on how to fix things. The official gibson guy in Georgia is 770-982-0007; An officia...
- Electic Guitar Buying Advice on Gibson LP
Question: I am going to buy a new electric guitar, and would greatly appreciate any advice . I have around $3-4500 to spend on the guitar, amp, and effects. FOR GUITAR: I want a guitar that can p...