The Tanglewood suggestion aint so far from wrong very good value for money
You should try a Recording King Martin copy (Formerly Johnson Carolina)
One with solid Mahogany or Rosewood back and sides and Sitka top
Get it looked at closely by a good tech (it's worth it since the value is stunning)
A bit of light gauge sandpaper on the back of the neck and you'll have a monster. Just an amazing guitar. No shortcuts though, no skipping the tech!
1 2007-08-29 12:39:30
Re: The best Acoustic? (59 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
2 2007-08-29 12:13:19
Re: Different Styles of Strings and What They Do (9 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Coated Strings don' t start as bright but last a long time. Quality varies with brand and you get what you pay for.
80/20 Bronze is bright but short lived. Good if you're changing every day (literally)
Phosphor Bronze isa good compromise
I use GHS Signature Bronze LJ30 designed by Laurence Juber (awesome player) The core of the wound strings and plain strings are brass coated. IMO this prevents electrolysis and makes them last longer. They're also cryogenically treated and whether this does anything is a mystery to me. They sound good and last and last.
Changing gauges isn't an issue if you spend a little time learning to adjust the neck of your guitar. Don't do this with tension on the strings and always be gentle and careful
The heavier the gauge the louder and generally the better the tone. Get advice before going to 13's or above though as your guitar may not be suited or fragileand obviously heavy strings are harder to play at least until you get used to them
You can prattle on for hours about strings but I won't
Cheers
3 2007-08-29 11:56:18
Re: concerning capo's (8 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I use the G7th capo
It was given to me a few months ago. I find the variable pressure aspect excellent and it doesn't get in the way www.g7th.com
Greetings from Downunder BTW my first post