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It’s really important to tune your guitar properly, one reason beginners often struggle to play a tune that sounds right is because their guitar isn’t in tune, so make a point of tuning your guitar every time you play it.
Before you start check your guitar strings are not worn out or rusty. If they are, or if it’s been a few months since you change them (or less if you play your guitar every day) then fit a new set before you start.
There are two ways to tune a guitar, either manually or with an electronic tuner. If you are a beginner, we would recommend an electronic tuner if possible as this makes it so much easier to tune your guitar so you can get on with learning to play it.
Here are the notes for each guitar string from thickest (lowest pitch) to thinnest (highest pitch)
6th – E – thickest (lowest pitch)5th – A4th – D3rd – G2nd – B1st – E – thinnest (highest pitch)
Tuning your guitar with an electronic tuner:
The tuner has a microphone built in that picks up the sound as you play each string, it then compares this to how the note should sound and a meter or a light shows you how close the sound was, all you need to do is adjust the string with the tuning peg until the meter tells you it’s at the correct pitch. Repeat for each string and you’re done.
Tuning your guitar manually
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To tune accurately you need a reference (like a tuned piano) so you can compare the sound made by your guitar’s 6th (E) string to the first E below
middle C on the reference, you then adjust the string until it matches the reference. This is absolute tuning and will ensure that your guitar is correctly in tune. However if you’re playing alone or with several instruments that have all been tuned together it’s not absolutely necessary – it’s only necessary that the guitar is in tune with itself and with the other instruments in the group.
First step is to tune the E string as this will be used as the reference. You can tune this by comparing to a reference as described above, or by ear.
The E string is the thickest so doesn’t go out of tune easily, so it should be close to the correct pitch.
To tune the A string (5th)Place the first finger of your left hand behind the fifth fret to play A on the E string, then pluck the A string and compare the sounds. Use the tuning peg to adjust the pitch of the A string until it sounds the same.
To tune the D string (4th)Place the first finger of your left hand behind the fifth fret to play D on the A string, then pluck the D string and compare the sounds. Use the tuning peg to adjust the pitch of the D string until it sounds the same as the same.
To tune the G string (3rd)Place the first finger of your left hand behind the fifth fret to play G on the D string, then pluck the G string and compare the sounds. Use the tuning peg to adjust the pitch of the G string until it sounds the same as the same.
To tune the B string (2nd)Place the first finger of your left hand behind the fourth fret to play B on the G string. Note the change of fret. Now pluck the B string and compare the sounds. Use the tuning peg to adjust the pitch of the B string until it sounds the same as the same.
To tune the E string (1st)Place the first finger of your left hand behind the fourth fret to play E on the B string, then pluck the E string and compare the sounds. Use the tuning peg to adjust the pitch of the E string until it sounds the same as the same.
Your guitar should now be in tune. Remember to retune every time you play your guitar.
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Vintage Left Handed Guitars Question
Electric Guitar?
Where can i get one…cheapest is £70 on amazon but the thing is my dad has a left handed vintage strat but im right handed 
So where can i get one? Preferabltttty for £40-£50
cheers me dears
No yank sites as im in england
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Question about bass guitars?
Okay, I’m looking to buy my first bass guitar soon. I have no real musical experience before, but I’m looking to get into music and the bass has always interested me.
I was searching for a bass and I came across one that I immediately loved the look of:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Hofner-Icon-Series-Lefty-Vintage-Violin-Bass?sku=515042&src=3SOSWXXA
(yes, I play left handed)
My question is this…since this is a semi hollow bass, would it sound much different from a solid one? Will I be unable to play anything ska or punk like with it simply because of how it’s made?
I just need to know if I’ll be limiting my playing range right off the bat, because I really would love that bass.
And if anyone has any suggestions for a better starting bass, feel free to share them.
Thanks.
Here’s the deal:
The sound will be exceptionally different to a trained ear. If you want to do ska or punk, a Fender would probably have the best, most traditional sound, but you can play any style on just about any bass. This hollow, violin base would be for something more folksy or earthy sounding… but you can play anything in it. You won’t limit any playing range, you can play all the notes in any style on this, but they will sound with some more reverb, thanks to the body.
Slaps will be much more resonant, normal plucks not so much. Go to a store like guitar center and see if they have it in a respect you can try them out.
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SX SST 3/4 SE LH BGMY Electric Guitar Left Handed Pink $49.95 This is a sensational left handed guitar! The scaled down, 3/4 size is about 3″ shorter and 2″ narrower than a full size guitar. It is excellent for a person who is between 4’2″ and 4’10″, or for a larger person who just wants a smaller instrument (for perhaps when one travels). It is perfect for many musical styles including rock, jazz, blues, and Christian. The dual cutaway shaped body allow… |
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EVH Wolfgang Left Handed Lefty Guitar VINTAGE WHITE USA MADE $2,999.99 |
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Hagstrom Limited Select Super Swede Left Handed Electric Guitar – Vintage Burst $699.00 |
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Left Hand Handed WHITE Electric Guitar with Vintage Cutaway Set Neck Curved Top $149.95 |
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Fender American Vintage ’57 Stratocaster Left-Handed Guitar 2-Tone Sunburst $1,599.99 |
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ESP VINTAGE-4 LEFT HANDED BASS CANDY APPLE LEFTY BASS GUITAR $1,499.00 |
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Fender USA Vintage ’57 Reissue Left-Handed Stratocaster Electric Guitar 197079 $1,139.95 |
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Guide to Guitar Strings
The guide to guitar strings consists of basic knowledge on guitar. Guitar strings are the metal or plastic bits that are strum away to make the sound. If one analyzes the string history then it can be found that there are many different types of strings, made of different materials for diverse purposes. Guitar strings wear out with time and use.
Old guitar strings often perform imperfectly, they will drop tuning hastily, sound less intense, and will be problematic with intonation. Old guitar strings can also crack during the most inconvenient time.
As a guide to guitar strings one should know that usually, the strings are made either as solid threads of fabric (metal, plastic, silk, gut) or as threads with an additional wire wound tightly around it to get the necessary thickness. Plain strings are the smallest strings on a guitar, which are smooth and without windings. However, not much to choose between plain strings for electrics and that of acoustics, both are similar.
While restringing the guitar, either one will stab in the end of the left hand index finger of guitarists instantly. The visible difference in the E and B strings of an acoustic and electric set is the gauge, size of the string. A large amount of electric sets employ a plain string for the G string while acoustic sets entail a wound string.
A detailed comparison of various guitar models often helps as a guide to guitar strings. If one compares acoustic bass guitar with the traditional electric bass and the double bass, it will be noticed that the acoustic one commonly has four strings, which are usually tuned E A D G, an octave below the lowest four strings of the 6 string guitar. However, the choice is not limited for the guitar user, as the electric bass guitar, models with five or more strings have been created though a bit rare.
Given that the similar substance is used for both acoustic and electric, it ought to serve some more than the normal. The plain acoustic string needs to have strong resonant qualities and on the other hand plain electric strings should possess strong magnetic properties. The Swedish steel, which provides the ingredient to make these strings, does provide the necessary qualities to suit both.
The string, which is used to wound strings, differs much. As a guide to guitar strings, some examples are given below
Acoustic Guitar Strings
Acoustic guitar strings need to be loud, sound nice, wear well and look good at the same time. Acoustic strings come in an extensive range of materials; here is an overview:
Phosphor Bronze Wound Acoustic Guitar Strings
Phosphor bronze (PB) is a popular choice and only second to the 80 20 bronze strings for acoustic guitar. They generate a bright, but somewhat warmer and darker sound than the bronze strings. The presence of phosphorous in the alloy helps them maintain their new sound longer than bronze.
Electric Guitar Strings
Electric guitar strings create their signal through the use of magnetism and are a bit different to acoustic strings, as they do not need to be acoustically loud. So, the material used is different from the acoustic ones.
Bronze Wound Acoustic Guitar Strings
An 80 20 bronze string is made of an alloy encompassing 80 percent copper and 20 percent tin or 20 percent zinc. In fact this alloy is better known as brass. Bronze strings can fabricate an extraordinarily radiant, crispy sound when new. But with time, actually within a few hours, they lose their new sound. Performers, who change strings a lot, typically love them. The performers usually like the played in sound that bronze strings offer as the clarity begins to fade.
Pure Nickel Wound Strings
The strings of the 50s were wound with an alloy called Pure Nickel (although not really pure in the scientific term). They provided a soft feel and constructed that warm, vintage tone.
This detailed study will definitely help all the amateurists and professionals as the basic guide to guitar strings.
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Vintage Left Handed Guitars Question
Electric Guitar?
Where can i get one…cheapest is £70 on amazon but the thing is my dad has a left handed vintage strat but im right handed
So where can i get one? Preferabltttty for £40-£50
cheers me dears
No yank sites as im in england
this all Electric Guitar http://ar.wordpress.com/tag/electric-guitar/
Question about bass guitars?
Okay, I’m looking to buy my first bass guitar soon. I have no real musical experience before, but I’m looking to get into music and the bass has always interested me.
I was searching for a bass and I came across one that I immediately loved the look of:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Hofner-Icon-Series-Lefty-Vintage-Violin-Bass?sku=515042&src=3SOSWXXA
(yes, I play left handed)
My question is this…since this is a semi hollow bass, would it sound much different from a solid one? Will I be unable to play anything ska or punk like with it simply because of how it’s made?
I just need to know if I’ll be limiting my playing range right off the bat, because I really would love that bass.
And if anyone has any suggestions for a better starting bass, feel free to share them.
Thanks.
Here’s the deal:
The sound will be exceptionally different to a trained ear. If you want to do ska or punk, a Fender would probably have the best, most traditional sound, but you can play any style on just about any bass. This hollow, violin base would be for something more folksy or earthy sounding… but you can play anything in it. You won’t limit any playing range, you can play all the notes in any style on this, but they will sound with some more reverb, thanks to the body.
Slaps will be much more resonant, normal plucks not so much. Go to a store like guitar center and see if they have it in a respect you can try them out.
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SX RST 3/4 3TS Short Scale Sunburst Guitar Package with Amp, Carry Bag and Instructional DVD $99.99 Package features everything you need to start playing: Guitar, Guitar Amp, Instructional DVD, Guitar Bag, Strap, and Cable! This scaled down, 3/4 size guitar is about 3″ shorter and 2″ narrower than a full size guitar. It is excellent for a person who is between 4’2″ and 4’10″, or for a larger person who just wants a smaller instrument (for perhaps when one travels). The dual cutaway, solid ald… |
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SX SST 3/4 SE LH BGMY Electric Guitar Left Handed Pink $49.95 This is a sensational left handed guitar! The scaled down, 3/4 size is about 3″ shorter and 2″ narrower than a full size guitar. It is excellent for a person who is between 4’2″ and 4’10″, or for a larger person who just wants a smaller instrument (for perhaps when one travels). It is perfect for many musical styles including rock, jazz, blues, and Christian. The dual cutaway shaped body allow… |
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