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Seven Common Fallacies About Guitar Playing

There are many common misconceptions by people about learning the guitar. However, they are all incorrect. Here is the reasons:

One: You should practice on an acoustic guitar.
NO!: It is better to practice on an electric guitar since it’s easier to play, has lighter strings, lower action, and a smaller neck. It’s also a little more interesting for first time players as you can add distortions and effects and keep the learner more interested.

Second: The best way to ‘get’ a famous band sound is buy a pedal that has player presets.
Truth: Although some multi-effects DO have some important presets, it is far better to learn the correct technique rather than trying to imitate the sound. Generally the sound of the incredible players comes from their spirit, their skill, and choice of guitar and amp. (Rarely do these guys use digital effects to create their sounds.

Three: You have to have a gigantic amp to get a large sound.
NO!: Some of the most huge sounds that have been recorded have been done with smaller 10 -20 watt amps with the tube made very loud. Many infamous bands have many amps on stage that are empty of speakers and a small amp hidden behind the stack that is mic’d up to the PA system. Some bands are also using digital recreations (POD, Digitech etc) of their amps in the studio but most purist players still use a real amp and analogue pedals.

Fourth: You should use lots of ‘string wrap or turns’ around the machine (tuning) head to get stable tuning.
Wrong!: Although B.B. King does use this method a better way is to have about 3  ‘turns’ of string on the machine head and about 3-4 turns on the higher strings. However, the best way is to have NO turns of string at all, buy using locking machine heads such as spertzel or grover *machine head where the string is literally locked into place without any string wrap.

Myth: Single coil pick ups sound the best but they are too noisy.

Truth: Yes and yes (possibly depending on your opinion) but there are many ways around this problem. The best way is to use hum canceling single coil pickups such as “fender noiseless” or any of the di marzio or Seymour Duncan hum canceling models that will sound JUST like  a vintage strat but without the noise. The other way is to put a “dummy load” pickup in the guitar. ie: a pick up that is wired in the guitar (sometimes under the scratch plate of a strat type guitar) but does not produce any sound , it just cancels the hum and noise.

Myth: Cheap cables are just as good as expensive ones and I save money.

Truth: It is way better to buy a good quality cable that has, quite often, a good guarantee. It will often last a long time and the difference in the quality has a huge bearing on the actual sound produced by your guitar and amp. It is no use having a great guitar and amp set up, and using low quality cable. Its like buying a Ferrari and putting re-tread tires on it. Always buy the best quality cable you can afford. Quite often you end up buying one good cable instead of cheap ones every 6 months, rendering them not cheap at all in the long run.

Seven: There is nothing you can do about strings rusting and losing their tone so may as well buy cheap ones or no name brands.

Wrong!: there are several ways to make your string last longer. The simplest is to always clean your strings after playing with a lint free cloth such as a handkerchief and use a string product such as “finger ease” or “fast fret” which coats the string with a protective chemical.

The other way is to use long life strings such as ‘elixir’ or similar brands which use a Teflon coating to prevent string corrosion and loss of tone. Yes these strings are three times more expensive but they do, in my experience last eight (8) times longer and rarely do they break as often as regular strings.

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Zvex Hand-Painted Wah Probe Gutiar Effects Pedal $329 The Wah Probe by ZVex features a Theremin-style antenna controlling a wah, which gets brighter as your foot approaches. It also features a Super Hard-On boost circuit in front of the wah, with a knob to set the exact level of boost for driving your wah sound. It can be turned up high enough to make the wah crack up a little for that "something's-gonna-blow" sound. How it works:The probe circuit generates a small (one or two inch high) "bubble" of RF energy at about a million cycles per second above the copper plate. As your foot or hand (or any wet or metallic object, for that matter) approaches the copper plate, the RF field is disturbed and the circuit reacts by increasing the brightness of an LED, which drives a photoresistive cell and controls the wah circuit. Adjustments:The simplest one of these is the volume level of the "drive" knob. Just set it so that when you kick on the wah it's doing its stuff at the right intensity. It goes from slightly lower than the normal guitar volume to very loud when turned up all the way. The next adjustment is the RF field screwdriver adjustment on the bottom of the pedal. If you turn it in the direction of the arrow (usually to the left for that one) it will make the probe circuit more sensitive and set the "bottom" setting of the wah higher and higher. It's best to hold the pedal completely upside down so that the cords are dangling away from the antenna, with your hand and arm completely away from the antenna, and strum your guitar's open strings (you probably have to have it on a stand or strapped on) thru the Wah Probe. Gently adjust the RF pot with a tiny screwdriver in the direction of the arrow until you hear the wah get to the level you'd like it to be when you are not putting your foot near it. There's a region where the sound of the guitar is kind of "muffled" and the wah kicks in after your foot gets near the pedal, which is how this unit is shipped. If you like the wah to be partway cocked into the lower wah region just park the adjustment right where you like it. As you get closer to the unit, it will wah higher. The other adjustment is the LED current control. You can usually leave this one at exactly halfway. If you think the wah is too bright when your foot is all the way on it, just turn this control to the left to make it a little duller at the top end. Battery:The unit works well with any kind of nine-volt battery. Naturally, a nice alkaline cell will last quite a bit longer than a carbon-zinc one, but some people are completely sold on the sound of the higher voltage output from a carbon-zinc unit when it is brand new. To change the battery, unscrew the four screws on the underside of the painted box. Carefully lift out the old battery and replace it with a new one exactly as it was installed, with the clip toward the right as you look at the bottom when the plastic footpedal part is aiming toward you and the painted box is further away.Note: Due to the nature of each hand-painted Wah P

PRS Angelus Cutaway Custom Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural $5700 The PRS Angelus Cutaway Custom Acoustic-Electric Guitar delivers generous volume and bass with an ideal tonal balance not usually found in acoustic cutaway guitars. Though well-suited for finger-style players, the Paul Reed Smith Angelus guitar is versatile enough for many kinds of music. The cutaway ads comfort when accessing the higher frets, so you can have full access to the guitar's range. The acoustic-electric Angelus guitar's top is Adirondack spruce—a rare and highly desirable wood known for its balanced tone and light appearance. The guitar's rosewood back and sides offers rich tone and a gorgeous dark-grain appearance. Rosewood back and sides are tonewoods traditionally revered for their big sound, balanced projection, and surprising strength of sound and timbre. A mahogany neck adds a slight softness to the Angelus gutiar for a well-rounded tone. The set neck maintains the structural integrity of the guitar, so there's no drop-off in tone, and you hear the full richness of this amazing PRS guitar with every strum. The cocobolo bridge and fingerboard offer lasting sustain and a sleek look. The wide-neck shape, 1-3/4" nut width, and 12" radius offer comfort for intricate movements along the Angelus gutiar's 21 frets. Robson hand-machined tuners keep precise tuning. For playing live at larger venues and studio work, an integrated PRS acoustic pickup system provides easy amplification of the guitar's rich, natural tone. The volume knob is mounted just inside the soundhole. The onboard preamp uses two 9-volt batteries to provide massive headroom that's highly useful in live situations. You can play hard and crank it up loud without fear of overdriving the preamp or distorting. Dressed in a luxurious nitrocellulose finish with aluminum/bronze hardware, highly decorative fingerboard inlays, body binding, and rosette, the acoustic-electric PRS Angelus guitar will cause a commotion every time you take it out of the case. The Angelus represents PRS' painstaking attention to detail, quality craftsmanship, and use of sought-after woods, to produce a guitar that looks as beautiful as it sounds. Look forward to loving your cutaway custom PRS Angelus acoustic-electric guitar at first strum.6-string Rosewood back and sides Adirondack spruce top 25-1/4" scale Set neck joint Mahogany neck Cocobolo bridge and fingerboard Wide neck shape 21 frets 1-3/4" nut width 12" radius Robson hand-machined tuners Aluminum/bronze hardware PRS acoustic pickup system Nitrocellulose finish Includes case

Prs Angelus Cutaway Custom Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural $5700 The PRS Angelus Cutaway Custom Acoustic-Electric Guitar delivers generous volume and bass with an ideal tonal balance not usually found in acoustic cutaway guitars. Though well-suited for finger-style players, the Paul Reed Smith Angelus guitar is versatile enough for many kinds of music. The cutaway ads comfort when accessing the higher frets, so you can have full access to the guitar's range. The acoustic-electric Angelus guitar's top is Adirondack spruce - a rare and highly desirable wood known for its balanced tone and light appearance. The guitar's rosewood back and sides offers rich tone and a gorgeous dark-grain appearance. Rosewood back and sides are tonewoods traditionally revered for their big sound, balanced projection, and surprising strength of sound and timbre. A mahogany neck adds a slight softness to the Angelus gutiar for a well-rounded tone. The set neck maintains the structural integrity of the guitar, so there's no drop-off in tone, and you hear the full richness of this amazing PRS guitar with every strum. The cocobolo bridge and fingerboard offer lasting sustain and a sleek look. The wide-neck shape, 1-3/4" nut width, and 12" radius offer comfort for intricate movements along the Angelus gutiar's 21 frets. Robson hand-machined tuners keep precise tuning. For playing live at larger venues and studio work, an integrated PRS acoustic pickup system provides easy amplification of the guitar's rich, natural tone. The volume knob is mounted just inside the soundhole. The onboard preamp uses two 9-volt batteries to provide massive headroom that's highly useful in live situations. You can play hard and crank it up loud without fear of overdriving the preamp or distorting. Dressed in a luxurious nitrocellulose finish with aluminum/bronze hardware, highly decorative fingerboard inlays, body binding, and rosette, the acoustic-electric PRS Angelus guitar will cause a commotion every time you take it out of the case. The Angelus represents PRS' painstaking attention to detail, quality craftsmanship, and use of sought-after woods, to produce a guitar that looks as beautiful as it sounds. Look forward to loving your cutaway custom PRS Angelus acoustic-electric guitar at first strum.6-string Rosewood back and sides Adirondack spruce top 25-1/4" scale Set neck joint Mahogany neck Cocobolo bridge and fingerboard Wide neck shape 21 frets 1-3/4" nut width 12" radius Robson hand-machined tuners Aluminum/bronze hardware PRS acoustic pickup system Nitrocellulose finish Includes case

Takamine G Series Eg450sm Nex Acoustic-Electric Guitar $629 The Takamine EG450SM NEX Acoustic-Electric Guitar boasts amenities not regularly found in this price range. Built on Takamine's original NEX body design, the G Series EG450SM presents a silky balance to the tone that supports vocals beautifully.The Takamine NEX body is a scaled-down jumbo guitar at heart. The top has a pleasing, rounded profile that is narrow at the waist, yet broad behind the bridge, creating a soundboard that offers a balanced frequency response with deep bass, clear treble, and a sweet, round midrange that projects well. The EG450SM gutiar's body carries the depth of a dreadnought to ensure a great level of volume. The NEX has the feel of a small-bodied guitar yet yields impressive performance, and is an excellent accompaniment to the singer-songwriter, or the finger-style player.The Takamine EG450SM starts with a solid spruce top, offering balanced tone from top to bottom. The beautiful flamed maple back and sides shout, thanks to the guitar's upper midrange punch, bright highs, and tight lows. These qualities allow the Takamine EG450SM to stand out in a group setting. The symmetrical maple neck and 1-11/16" nut width adds comfort for those intricate fingerboard movements. The chrome tuners keep precise tuning and the rosewood bridge and fingerboard provide lasting sustain. Other Takamine appointments include dot inlays, abalone rosette and a gloss sunburst finish. At the heart of the Takamine EG450SM acoustic-electric guitar is an impressive electronics system, amplifying your sound with intuitive frequency controls. The Takamine TP4T preamplifier features a gain knob; tuner; an active shelving system EQ with bass, middle, and treble frequency slider controls; and a low battery light.Body shape: NEXRosette: abaloneTop: solid spruceInlays: dotsBack: flamed mapleSides: flamed mapleNeck: mapleNeck design: symmetricalFrets: 20Nut width: 1-11/16"Hardware: chromeFingerboard and bridge: rosewoodElectronics: TP4TTuners: chromeFinish: gloss sunburst

Moody 2.5 Luxury Black Leather Gutiar Strap with One White Star Standard $175 It's been said that Moody soft leather guitar straps make a Les Paul feel weightless and that their soft leather bass straps eliminate neck and shoulder pain.Moody Leather founder/designer Allison Suter says:"It seemed to me that straps were an afterthought for many musicians, and if you wanted a premium strap, it was usually a gaudy design that didn't incorporate really good-quality leather. I started talking to players to see what they wanted, and that led to a lot of research.""I could never understand why a musician would hang their beloved guitar or bass on an inexpensive strap," says Suter. "Music is all about feel and sensation, and, you know, I couldn't imagine cuddling up in bed with a $15 strap. And to any musician who doesn't even think about his or her strap, I can only ask them to consider this: It's what holds the instrument that makes the music."Italian leather

Moody 2.5 Luxury Black Leather Gutiar Strap with One White Star Long $185 It's been said that Moody soft leather guitar straps make a Les Paul feel weightless and that their soft leather bass straps eliminate neck and shoulder pain.Moody Leather founder/designer Allison Suter says:"It seemed to me that straps were an afterthought for many musicians, and if you wanted a premium strap, it was usually a gaudy design that didn't incorporate really good-quality leather. I started talking to players to see what they wanted, and that led to a lot of research.""I could never understand why a musician would hang their beloved guitar or bass on an inexpensive strap," says Suter. "Music is all about feel and sensation, and, you know, I couldn't imagine cuddling up in bed with a $15 strap. And to any musician who doesn't even think about his or her strap, I can only ask them to consider this: It's what holds the instrument that makes the music."

Moody 2.5 Luxury Black Leather Gutiar Strap with Three White Stars Standard $195 It's been said that Moody soft leather guitar straps make a Les Paul feel weightless and that their soft leather bass straps eliminate neck and shoulder pain.Moody Leather founder/designer Allison Suter says:"It seemed to me that straps were an afterthought for many musicians, and if you wanted a premium strap, it was usually a gaudy design that didn't incorporate really good-quality leather. I started talking to players to see what they wanted, and that led to a lot of research.""I could never understand why a musician would hang their beloved guitar or bass on an inexpensive strap," says Suter. "Music is all about feel and sensation, and, you know, I couldn't imagine cuddling up in bed with a $15 strap. And to any musician who doesn't even think about his or her strap, I can only ask them to consider this: It's what holds the instrument that makes the music."

Moody 2.5 Luxury Black Leather Gutiar Strap with Three White Stars Long $205 It's been said that Moody soft leather guitar straps make a Les Paul feel weightless and that their soft leather bass straps eliminate neck and shoulder pain.Moody Leather founder/designer Allison Suter says:"It seemed to me that straps were an afterthought for many musicians, and if you wanted a premium strap, it was usually a gaudy design that didn't incorporate really good-quality leather. I started talking to players to see what they wanted, and that led to a lot of research.""I could never understand why a musician would hang their beloved guitar or bass on an inexpensive strap," says Suter. "Music is all about feel and sensation, and, you know, I couldn't imagine cuddling up in bed with a $15 strap. And to any musician who doesn't even think about his or her strap, I can only ask them to consider this: It's what holds the instrument that makes the music."

Moody 2.5 Luxury Black Leather Gutiar Strap W/ One White Star St&Ard $113 It's been said that Moody soft leather guitar straps make a Les Paul feel weightless and that their soft leather bass straps eliminate neck and shoulder pain.Moody Leather founder/designer Allison Suter says:"It seemed to me that straps were an afterthought for many musicians, and if you wanted a premium strap, it was usually a gaudy design that didn't incorporate really good-quality leather. I started talking to players to see what they wanted, and that led to a lot of research.""I could never understand why a musician would hang their beloved guitar or bass on an inexpensive strap," says Suter. "Music is all about feel and sensation, and, you know, I couldn't imagine cuddling up in bed with a $15 strap. And to any musician who doesn't even think about his or her strap, I can only ask them to consider this: It's what holds the instrument that makes the music."Italian leather

Takamine G Series EG450SM NEX Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Solid Spruce Top Sunburst $629 The Takamine EG450SM NEX Acoustic-Electric Guitar boasts amenities not regularly found in this price range. Built on Takamine's original NEX body design, the G Series EG450SM presents a silky balance to the tone that supports vocals beautifully.The Takamine NEX body is a scaled-down jumbo guitar at heart. The top has a pleasing, rounded profile that is narrow at the waist, yet broad behind the bridge, creating a soundboard that offers a balanced frequency response with deep bass, clear treble, and a sweet, round midrange that projects well. The EG450SM gutiar's body carries the depth of a dreadnought to ensure a great level of volume. The NEX has the feel of a small-bodied guitar yet yields impressive performance, and is an excellent accompaniment to the singer-songwriter, or the finger-style player.The Takamine EG450SM starts with a solid spruce top, offering balanced tone from top to bottom. The beautiful flamed maple back and sides shout, thanks to the guitar's upper midrange punch, bright highs, and tight lows. These qualities allow the Takamine EG450SM to stand out in a group setting. The symmetrical maple neck and 1-11/16" nut width adds comfort for those intricate fingerboard movements. The chrome tuners keep precise tuning and the rosewood bridge and fingerboard provide lasting sustain. Other Takamine appointments include dot inlays, abalone rosette and a gloss sunburst finish. At the heart of the Takamine EG450SM acoustic-electric guitar is an impressive electronics system, amplifying your sound with intuitive frequency controls. The Takamine TP4T preamplifier features a gain knob; tuner; an active shelving system EQ with bass, middle, and treble frequency slider controls; and a low battery light.Body shape: NEXRosette: abaloneTop: solid spruceInlays: dotsBack: flamed mapleSides: flamed mapleNeck: mapleNeck design: symmetricalFrets: 20Nut width: 1-11/16"Hardware: chromeFingerboard and bridge: rosewoodElectronics: TP4TTuners: chromeFinish: gloss sunburst

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