Do you put acoustic or electric guitar strings on an old archtop electric guitar?
Question: I was wondering about the old archtops. Not the semi hollow body electrics that came later, but the real old big beefy archtop electrics, basically just acoustics with pickups. What type ...
- What are your suggestions to 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: First, if you are ...
- Do you remember this guitar?
Question: I have a 1965 Fender Malibu. This is one with a bolt-on, maple neck that resembles that of a stratocaster. Big headstock and all. In the late 60's almost every popular guitar player/si...
- What exactly did Les Paul have to do with the invention of the electric guitar?
Question: What exactly did Les Paul have to do with the invention of the electric guitar? It seems like Rickenbacker was making them in the 1930's and made them commercially available, with real pick...
- Guitar for Bardens .
Question: I recently purchased a PRS Santana SE with the intention of installing a pair of Barden 2-tone humbuckers. The guitar seemed to have everything that I wanted--good feel, single volume con...
- Played a new Gibson Melody Maker
Question: Stopped in at a GC for a few minutes today and played the new Melody Maker. Color me unimpressed. Granted, it's only a $399 guitar, but Epi and pretty much every other import company sell...
- Another example of Gibson QC. C'est la vie?
...want to buy there.. but in the meanwhile, I'll gladly give them all my business in strings, stands, straps and other stuff.
- what is the difference between standard and studio, and the holy custom?
Question: I am new to the gibson guitar word, I would like to know what is the difference between standard and studio, and the holy custom, where I can get one with reasonable price.? Answer: You'r...
- I'm looking for prices on electro-acoustic guitars (Fender, Ibanez, Gibson, Yamaha etc) but the Fender site (for example) doesn't display list prices.
Question: Does anyone know of any online organisations selling guitars? I'm looking for prices on electro-acoustic guitars (Fender, Ibanez, Gibson, Yamaha etc) but the Fender site (for example) do...
- Electric Guitar History question
...ks by these two authors. Fender, Rick, Martin, bass you name it. Another great book about Gibson is gibson-100 years of an American icon by Walter Carter. This is Gibson 101. Total history. If Gibson ...
- Electric Guitar History question
...ks by these two authors. Fender, Rick, Martin, bass you name it. Another great book about Gibson is gibson-100 years of an American icon by Walter Carter. This is Gibson 101. Total history. If Gibson ...
- Has anyone been satisfied doing any kind of acoustic guitar recording using any manufacturer's $200 mini mic?
...oster is asking about. He wants a gooseneck mini mic, the kind you can attach to an acoustic at the strap ock or soundhole and point back at the instrument. Sounds like he's willing to compromise soun...
- 12 string guitar help?
Question: Does anyone know where I can find good review info on the differences between the different acoustic 12 string guitars? Does anyone here have any thoughts? I seee Taylor, Guild, Larivee,...
- Martin D-28 or Gibson Hummingbird?
Question: I am going to purchase a new guitar soon and I've come here looking for opinions and advice. Basicially, it's come down to two guitars I am trying to choose between. And they are: Gibson ...
- Advice on Electric Guitar?
Question: I'd really appreciate advice anyone could provide on buying an electric guitar. I've played an acoustic for about 2 years - I'm not all that great, but I do practice daily. I'm intereste...
- Gibson Guitar Factory
Question: I got home late Thursday night after a gig (at the Mystic Seaport -- nice gig) and glanced at the front page of the local newspaper before going to bed. I was sad to read that Guild is cl...
- ES 175 Gibson Jazz guitar, Which amp is best?
Question: I have an es175 jazz guitar and I'm having one hell of a time to find the right amp for this fucking guitar.If anyone has a suggestion,let me know,I would be forever grateful. Answer: This...
- is this a fairly functional bass?
Question: have an opportunity to buy this bass. I know that 1979 - 1982 (the years this model was made) were not the best years for Gibson, but is this a fairly functional bass? Also, the seller h...
- Which between a NON MODIFIED Fender American Standard Telecaster and Fender American Standard Stratocaster is a better choice?
Question: Which between a NON MODIFIED Fender American Standard Telecaster and Fender American Standard Stratocaster is a better choice if the main consideration is Tone versatility and the music typ...
- How to mate a bolt on guitar neck to the neck pocket of the guitar body for action and for sustain?
Question: I'm curious about something..I've always been a huge Gibson fan.. for the most part or set neck and / or neck thru guitar player because of sustain and punch mostly when using a short scale...