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is this a good one? 
is this the right kind of guitar for me. im 14 and want to learn to start playing the guitar. i wanted to know if this is worth buying or if it seems to ...

How much is this guitar worth? 
We won this guitar in a contest and are wondering how much it would go for if we sold it.......any help?

Self-taught electric guitar as seen on beyond tomorrow  
We are looking for a Self-taught electric guitar as seen on beyond tomorrow on channel 7, does anyone know where we can purchase this in Australia. Will ...

Is this guitar any good? 
Well I recently acquired an electric guitar from a contest, it's a limited edition Epiphone Jr. for the Juno Awards in Canada. Sadly thats really the only ...

electric guitar - about $100 
Can you get a good electric guitar for the price range of 100 dollars? Where is your store?

New Electric Guitar for a 12 year old 
My son is 12 years old and has been learning the acoustic guitar for about 5 months. Now he would like to start learning on an electric guitar. What ...

beginner electric guitar under $150 
what would be an excellent popular guitar (besides squier) for beginners under 150.00 im on a low budget

best brand in guitars 
What would be the prefered choice in brand names for electric guitars?

Best beginner slim neck electric guitars 
what are the best slim neck electric guitars for beginners

Rickenbacker Bass - Value 
I have a Rickenbacker base that I'm intrested in selling. The only information I can find is Ser # L16012 Model 2030 in white w/black hardware. Yellowed ...

guitar washburn mirage deluxe classic electro-acc 
hello there ,

i'm a french musician and i would like to know
if the model i own for about 22 years =
mirage deluxe classic / nylon strings
electro ...

Tonemaster Electric Spanish Guitar 
How do I find out more about my Tonemaster Electric Spanish Guitar.

10-year old beginner bass guitar - What should I buy? 
Folks,
my son (age 10-years) wants to start learing bass (his older brither plays drums). The teacher thinks he should buy regular size and not like kids ...

How long do electric guitar strings last? 
Hi, I play electric guitar, and I'm wondering how long the strings will last... I play like 45 minutes a day, and i play hard. How long will the strings ...

Epiphone guitar 
what model looks like les paul studio but on the part where the keys are, it only says Epiphone and a small tag near the strings says Gibson?

Beginner's Choice 
Hi, i'm 17, and i've played the acoustic guitar for 6 years now, and i'm getting an electric one. I know next to nothing about electric guitars specifically,...

Electric Guitar Doesn't Sound Electric? 
Hey guys I'm totally new to playing a guitar and I'd like to learn to play heavy metal. The question I have though is that I recently bought a starter ...

New first electric guitar 
I WANT TO BUY MY 1ST GUITAR,ELECTRIC,AND EQUIP, I KNOW YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR, AND UNDERSTAND BUYING USED QUALITY IS BETTER THAN NEW CHEAP FOR THE SAME ...

Trinity River Guitar 
I have never heard of a trinity river yet my mother bought me one for christmas...how come ive never heard of one before?

The best affordable electric guitar? 
Hi,
I'm a bit stuck at the moment. Trying to choose a good guitar for my boyfriend. It will be his first guitar but I want it to be something really good ...

Dillion guitars? 
What are your thoughts on dillion guitars?

what size electric guitar? 
How do I measure my 8 year old son for an electric guitar, i know it will either be a 1/2 size or a 3/4 size but dont want to get the wrong one?

My 1st guitar 
Hi , i was wondering which guitar you propose for a First one .. i am 24 years old ... and i want to start rockin' hehe .... i got a budget of 600 buck ...

The best lightweight bass guitar 
I'm a chick, with not so strong arms and shoulders, but I'm determined to play an electric bass. What's a good quality bass that is lightweight?

Beginner looking for first Electric. 
Hello.
So i started playing guitar about a month ago and I've decided to buy my first electric guitar but I'm having some trouble deciding which one ...

First Electric Guitar 
Hey my name is David and I am 16 years old. I have been playing guitar for about 1 and half years now and so far I have only been playing on an acoustic....

Electric guitars - Academy and Gibson 
Is the name Academy a product of Gibson electric guitars?

what is the best guitar for a person who never played before, and how many strings?  Not rated yet
i've never played guitar before and wanted to start. what would be the best guitar to get and how many strings?

can an electric guitar be pluged into a bass amplifier?  Not rated yet
Can I plug an electric guitar (epiphone les paul) into a bass amplifier?

new guitar  Not rated yet
hello, I've a problem. I want to buy a new guitar but i don't know witch is best. I want guitar ~400 pounds.
any ideas??

my ideas:

Washburn x50
...

bass guitar composers   Not rated yet
who are some famous bass guitar composers

what is the right size?  Not rated yet
im 14 years old and want to start playing guitar. i would like to get an acoustic guitar and don't the right size to get. any suggestions?

Sheratan?  Not rated yet
Some one was asking about the year and worth of a Sheratan. Me too. #s9318017

History of my guitar  Not rated yet
I own an old guitar I bought when I was 13 from a hock shop and am interested in its history. It is an unknown brand (Elekta) and is about circa 1974 ...

date of manufacture - epiphone sheraton guitar  Not rated yet
what year was epiphone sheraton serial #3051882 manufactured and present value

What compares to my Ibanez RG 370 DX  Not rated yet
Hi I'm in the market for a new guitar. I have a Ibenez RG 370 DX which is great & suits my playing fine. However I would like to move up to a better quality ...

When to buy a electric guitar  Not rated yet
I want to get an electric guitar but whens a good time to get one (skill wise)

IBANEZ ARC500 ELECTRIC  Not rated yet
Just wondering what I should pay for this guitar and any review if out there.

Electric guitar circuitry  Not rated yet
What type of circuitry is used in an electric guitar?

What guitar should I get?  Not rated yet
I want to get a lightweight electric guitar and want to save money. I don't think I could pay over $200. I'd prefer a white or blue color. If I order online,...

Finger positions on a fretless bass?  Not rated yet
I'm a 30+ year fretted bass player and am curious as to what the fingering position is on a fretless (lined) bass. Do I play where the fret marks are? Or ...

electric gutar pickup switch  Not rated yet
What does the pickup switch do?

Choosing a Hollowbody electric  Not rated yet
I want a hollowbody electric guitar. I've done research online. I've narrowed it down to three
The Epiphone Broadway or maybe Joe Pass, The Ibanez Artcore ...

how to adjust guitar neck  Not rated yet
how do you adjust the neck on a samick guitar?Want to make the strings closer

Fender electric guitas  Not rated yet
What is the general size of strats and telecaster guitars. In particular the depth. Thanks

1996 gibson sg  Not rated yet
I have a 1996 gibson sg special, it has les paul model on the head stock. I have not seen any other sg with les paul in the head stock but serial number ...

history of bass guitar  Not rated yet
i would like to know about the history of the development of scales and temperments, their construction and uses in music??

value of Yamaha FG346SB acoustic guitar  Not rated yet
What's the value of a Yamaha acoustic model FG346SB worth? Gotta know before I buy. Thanks

cant change strings on my ibanes RG350 guitar  Not rated yet
OK i have taken off all the strings and put on the bottom e string the only problem is that the string is touching the neck so it cant play i have tried ...

pickguards  Not rated yet
Anyone know where i could get a pickguard for a Harmony bass guitar?

can you use a semi hollow body electric guitar as an acoustic?  Not rated yet
Can you use a semi hollow body electric guitar as an acoustic guitar?

Gibson Les Paul --- Neck difference  Not rated yet
What is the major difference between the 50's and 60's neck....?

How is it affecting the player ?

2008JUNO award limited edition Epiphone Les Paul Jr. elect  Not rated yet
I heard that the Customized Canada 2008 JUNO Awards limited edition Les Paul Junior Epiphone electric Guitar is valued at over $5000.00? Apparently, there ...

Epiphone Les Paul  Not rated yet
I am looking at an Epiphone Les Paul which has Gibson on the plate on the head stock. It was made in 2000. Where is this model in terms of the hierarchy ...

purchase guitar  Not rated yet
hi,i want to purchase a guitar but i will now be learning to play as i am interested in learning to play and i don't know what type of electric guitar ...

Electric Guitar  Not rated yet
What is the Electric guitar made of?

The guitar choice.  Not rated yet
What 200-350 USD guitar would you choose for a left handed person with small hands? The person is into rock. Will appreciate your help. Love your page....

Epiphone les paul custom pick up upgrade?  Not rated yet
I am looking at purchasing an older model and would like to know about pick up upgrades. Play rock and metal.
Any tips would be great

Finger nails  Not rated yet
There seems to be some importance when it comes to fingernails. Now I have to train my fingers to get the strings right, but does it help to really keep ...

Al Stevens  Not rated yet
I have a guitar
Al Stevens/ Power Fret Series
1994 Special Edition
051 of 120
can you tell me how much was the prize new
and what is the prize today
...

Beginner Guitarist  Not rated yet
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone could reccomend an electric guitar that i could start with. I'm not looking for anything too expensive, maybe $250, however ...

Series A B.C. Rich Bich  Not rated yet
hey guys, i actually need some help here. about a year ago i started playing guitar and i needed a cheap starter so i bought this guitar from my friend ...

gibson les paul studio  Not rated yet
I just purchased a left-handed gibson les paul studio serial # 93248587.
According to the site it should be a 98 made the 324th day.
It has dot markers ...

Electric guitar recommendations for punk music.  Not rated yet
well,it's great there's a web site like this.I'm a beginner so I don't know much about electric guitars,that's why I'd like you to give me a piece of
advice....

burnside bass guitar  Not rated yet
I need to replace my neck on my burnside bass guitar where can I order one ,I live in ventura ca.I purchased it in 1992

electric guitars  Not rated yet
ok hi... i went to a store and i saw a lot of different guitars some look fat and round and some look skinny and thin.... some had 10 cords!!!
i would ...

gibson L-6-S 1975  Not rated yet
i have a gibson L-6-S 1975 black with ebony fret board all org. grover tuners 6way tone , I love this this axe. i called gibson gave them the ser# all ...

Cyclone Carera R-Series by EKS Performance Series, Nagoya  Not rated yet
Where can I get information on the above mentioned guitar? Quality? Cost new? Where I can get it serviced in Minneapolis, MN? Etc.
Thanks.

adjusting distance of strings to neck  Not rated yet
how low can i adjust the distance of the strings to the neck of my guitar..when i try to adjust it too low when i play a note on the 10 to 22 fret it started ...

Best left handed acoustic beginner guitar  Not rated yet
What kind of left handed acoustic guitar would be best for a beginner?

why are gibson burstbuckers numbered?  Not rated yet
I am lookin to buy a burstbucker and when i look on line they say things like, "2 Burstbucker #3 or Burstbucker #2, i don't get it

beginner electric guitar under Rs 4000  Not rated yet
Hi i am 16 yrs old and i have never played guitar and i am planning to buy an electric guitar which one will be suitabl for if my height is 5'7

Guitar Begginer  Not rated yet
Sir,

I Am New To Guitars n wanna buy me a one..
I don't know about guitar but i'm crazy to learn about them. Recommend me a guitar that i should buy ...

what Guitar is right for me?  Not rated yet
I've been playing for 6 months now, i still have my beginner guitar, my beginner guitar is a blackdog and it came pretty cheap so i know i need a new one....

learning how to play the electric guitar   Not rated yet
how long does it take to learn how to play the electric guitar

gibson Les Paul Slash standard  Not rated yet
Dear Sir

I am in doubt which to buy the following guitar

1. gibson custom slash VOS
2. gibson custom slash relic
3. gibson custom slash relic and ...

Rickenbacker 4001  Not rated yet
I have a 1980 Rickenbacker 4001 model. The pick up on it is the original. Is it a good idea to replace pick ups after long use? If so, any suggestions ...

Choosing an electric acoustic guitar  Not rated yet
I am trying to learn what is a good electrical acoustic guitar. I am trying to find out who makes the best quality that will hold up and also have great ...

type of guitar for 14 year old  Not rated yet
My son is 14 years old. He has been taking acoustic guitar lessons for about 6 months now. He is very interested in purchasing an electric guitar.
In ...

Two volumes/tone vs one which is better?  Not rated yet
So that's it in a nutshell. A lot of the LP types out there have either two tone controls and two volume controls to work two humbucker pickups. I need ...

microphonic feedback  Not rated yet
Im having a big problem with microphonic feedback. I havnt had this problem before i sold my fender deville 4x10. I have a 2003 american standard telecaster ...

Miller Guitar  Not rated yet
Has anyone played a guitar made by Jim Miller at millerguitars.org ? Please comment.

Learning to play electric guitar  Not rated yet
i am a 15 years old girl going on 16
i really want to learn to play an electric guitar
do u think i am too old to learn how to play guitar?
and how ...

Electric guitars: size  Not rated yet
I'm planning to buy an electric guitar tomorrow. But they look so small and tiny. Maybe it is for the little kids? Am I looking at the right guitars?

Dual Neck Guitar  Not rated yet
What is a guitar call when it has two neck with seperate strings?

Gibson stereo ES345TDC no: 053766   Not rated yet
gibson 053766 Es345TDC - 40/50 years old (owned by myself for 40 years perfect condition how do I find a true value for this item.

email bet.don@virgin....

Electric guitar playing questions?  Not rated yet
Went to see a local cover band with a guitar playing friend. I'm not a musician and was impressed with the lead guitarist. My friend said he was all show ...

Info on 'Flying" guitars  Not rated yet
My question is does anyone know anything about a guitar named " flying" not a Gibson flying vee just Flying.
I recently purchased one from a buddy ...

epiphone guitars - recommendation  Not rated yet
what would you recommend the epiphone les paul standard, the les paul standard plus or the les paul custom

Magic Marker on Fender Guitar  Not rated yet
are you able to put magic marker on a fender guitar? to make it look cooler??

To Fret or not to Fret (Fretless vs Fretted Bass)  Not rated yet
Thinking about taking up bass and wondering about fretless. Have read a bit on styles and such.

Question is if the fretless is more expensive than an ...

changing strings on a epiphone sg  Not rated yet
How do you change strings on a epiphone sg, where do I put the string through??

samick identity  Not rated yet
i have just purchased for £45 second hand samick gibson type solid guitar 1 volume 1 tone control a selector switch 2 humbuckers tobacco sunburst only ...

Matching an electric guitar and amplifier  Not rated yet
Hello. My question is this: When shopping for both an electric guitar and a guitar amp, are there ways to "match" the two? In other words, are there well ...

which guitar should i buy ?   Not rated yet
ok so i am 17 years old and have never played guitar before. i am not really sure about which guitar to buy. my budget is around 200 canadian dollars. i ...

What music does it play? Paul Allender  Not rated yet
I've been playing a shity squire for almost a year and i want a new guitar. I'm looking at the Paul Allender custom model, my band and i play alot of led ...

Either a Dean Razorback or a Alexi 600?  Not rated yet
Well I finally saved up enough but don't know which one. I play metal so i don't know which one to get?

guitar comparison  Not rated yet
If I have 2 dessert burst gibson les paul standards next to each other - what makes one better than the other visibly? what should i look for visibly? should ...

Beginner electric guitar for 12 year old  Not rated yet
Hi. I am looking for a good beginner electric guitar for my 12 year old son. He is about 4'8" if that helps with the size of guitar. Also, what kind of ...

Harmony H27 Bass  Not rated yet
Hi..I am looking for a Harmony H27 bass in good condition and willing to pay the VG Guide top dollar..Thanx Dave

new guitar buyer - guitar recommendations  Not rated yet
Hello,
My 10 yr old son would like an electric guitar for christmas. (guitar hero 3 turned him on)
Your recommendations are very good. Squier Affinity ...

Metal sound with electric guitar  Not rated yet
Hi I picked up an electric guitar for about $120 canadian at a cash converters.

My guitar looks exactly like this one here. http://www.germes-online....

Description of how electric guitars are built and used.  Not rated yet
Give me a brief description of how electric guitars are built and used?

Should I buy a beginner guitar or bass?  Not rated yet
i might get a guitar for christmas and i dont know whether to go with a guitar or a bass, which is generally more fun and easier to learn?

what is the best brand for a begginer bass guitar?  Not rated yet
i live in an asian under-developed country.i am a begginer bass guitarist so what do you suggest for me to buy & what brand if i have only $100 budget ...

electric bass guitar recommendation?  Not rated yet
My husband would like a bass guitar for Christmas. He is a beginner so I don't want to spend a lot, but do want to get a decent quality. Any suggestions ...

bass solos  Not rated yet
Are their any Bass Guitars, that produce high, melodic sounds instead of just low quite sounds? Cause I'm teaching my self Bass, but I wanna make loud ...

Ibanez vs. Epiphone Les Paul ??  Not rated yet
What are the differences between a $150-$200 Ibanez electric guitar and a similarly-priced Epiphone Les Paul electric guitar?

Some of the main things ...

sovereign electric guitar  Not rated yet
hey i have a sovereign electric i just got it its all black with 2 single coil pickups one volume and one tone knob....its really old says sovereign on ...

How to know if im buying a good guitar?  Not rated yet
well, im buying a good guitar now, but i went to the guitar shop, and i couldnt tell about what guitar was good for the money, im thinking that what ever ...

Background details - acoustic/electric samick guitar  Not rated yet
Some years ago I purchased a beautiful acoustic/electric samick guitar. It is still in pristene cond., what I would like to know is when and where it was ...