Guitars

Five Mini Acoustic Guitar Lessons

These mini guitar lessons have been put together for the beginner acoustic guitar student who feels a  need to play music but is a bit short on direction.

Lesson One – What kind of guitar are you going to buy?
If you have a rough idea of what kind of music you want to play, the next step is to find yourself a guitar.

Let’s start with the basics – nylon string or steel string. A nylon string guitar was made to play classical and folk music. Acoustic guitars make their music by sending the vibration of the strings to the soundboard. The vibrations are then amplified in the body of the guitar. Nylon string guitars make a mellow tone; steel string guitars make a brighter, more metallic sound. One of the main things that will influence you in deciding what kind of sound you want is the guitar your favorite performer plays.

If you are just starting out you will not need a top of the range guitar but it is best to get the nicest one in your price range. A cheap, poorly made guitar will be an uphill battle to play. A good instrument will make your practice sessions something to look forward to.

Try different guitars. See how the neck feels. Check out if one neck feels more comfortable to play than others. Another consideration is the distance of the strings from the fret board which is called the “action”. Low action is easier to play but if you are planning on strumming enthusiastically or picking loudly the guitar may have a tendency to buzz.

Lesson Two – Go ahead and learn.
The very first step toward learning to play acoustic guitar is to develop confidence and to overcome your natural reluctance to try new things. Lack of money, lack of time, or lack of a good teacher are three big obstacles to your guitar learning progress. The other three big obstacles are all you. You may be your own worst enemy. How do you react to a challenge? Challenges are your friends. If you find yourself getting frustrated, and not wanting to continue your practice, it might be time to downsize your goal, at least for a while. If you have two chords that you have trouble with, work on the first one alone for a while. Once you have improved a little, go to the next one.

Lesson Three – Daily Practice
As far as your daily practice goes look at starting with half an hour a day. If you can do more, great, you’ll become a guitarist faster. The way you carry out your practice is crucial. Putting in the time isn’t the only requirement. If you rush or try to fit too much in, then you’re working against yourself. Err on the side of too little material at first. If you really are accomplishing what you set out to do in less than thirty minutes, then add a little more.

Lesson Four – Tuning Your Guitar
You can find online guitar tuners to help you get your acoustic guitar in tune. Take a day or two of your practice time to get the knack of tuning. When you start to develop an ear for tuning, try tuning the guitar without the tuner.

Lesson Five – Holding Your Acoustic Guitar
Long hours of practice can take their toll. Learning how to sit and play your acoustic guitar is an art in itself. There are places on the internet that have illustrations showing you how to sit when you’re playing, but it would be good to find somebody with a little experience to show you. But don’t just go with the way one person plays. If he’s self-taught, then you don’t want to pick up his bad habits!

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Fender® Kingman Bass SCE Acoustic Bass Guitar – Natural – 096-8200-021 $499.99 The Kingman Bass SCE is a totally new take on the acoustic bass guitar, designed for the discerning bassist but guitarist-friendly, too. With its Jazz Bass? guitar headstock, neck shape, strap button and tuners, it feels like home to the electric bassist, but it embodies all the deep and rich tones you crave. Other features include a solid spruce top, traditional bridge, gold pickguard and bound fingerboard with stylish Block inlays. -Specifications: -Model Name: Kingman Bass SCE -Series: Acoustic Bass Guitars -Body Shape: Dreadnought -Body Back: Laminated Mahogany Back -Body Sides: Laminated Mahogany Sides -Body Top: Solid Spruce -Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane Finish-Bracing: X Bracing -Rosette: Checkerboard Rosette -Body Depth: 3.1875″ (Front) to 3.875″ (Rear) -Width at Heel: 2.125″ (54mm) -Body Binding: Multiple Body Bindings -Neck Shape: “C” Shape -Number of Frets: 20 -Position Inlays: Block Position Inlays -Fretboard: Rosewood -Neck Material: Maple -Nut Width: 1.5″ (38.1 mm) -Scale Length: 34″ (86.36 cm) -Special Electronics: Fishman Presys Pickup System with Active On-Board Pre-Amp and Tuner -Controls: Integrated Electronic Tuner with On/Off Switch, Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble, Body (Mid-Sweep), Low Battery Indicator Light -Hardware: Chrome -Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated Saddle -Bridge Pins: White Bridge Pins with Black Dots -Tuning Machines: Standard Open-Gear Tuners -String Nut: Synthetic Bone -Strings: D’Addario EXP PBB170, (.045-.100 Gauges)-Unique Features: Fender? Jazz Bass? Headstock and Neck Profile, Block Position Inlays, Aged Fingerboard Binding, Vintage Inspired Gold Pickguard, Traditional Fender? Bridge, Solid Rosewood Bridge Plate, Factory Mounted Forward Strap Button with Internal Block Reinforcement, Multiple Body Bindings, Checkerboard Rosette

Fender® Mustang® III 100-Watt Combo Guitar Amplifier – Black – 230-0030- $299.99 Mustang? III is a 100-watt open-back combo with a 12″ Celestion speaker that sounds great and pumps serious volume. It contains 100 amp presets derived from 12 different amp models that deliver tones from vintage Fender? sparkle to outrageous modern metal distortion, and 37 different effects in four categories (stomp, modulation, delay and reverb), all easily and instantly accessed. It?s great for rehearsing, jamming and small gigs, and the 1/8″ Headphone jack doubles as speaker-emulated line out. Further, connect Mustang? III to your Computer with Fender? FUSE software. Open up a world of possibilities, including on-screen parameter control, deep editing, additional effects, unlimited preset storage, online preset swapping with the Fender? FUSE community, and Fender? artist presets. Mustang? III?s included Programmable two-button footswitch controls preset up/down, quick access, effects on/off and tap tempo. -Specifications: -Amplifier Type: Solid state -Voltage: Array -Effects Loop: Mono Series Effects Loop -Inputs: One 1/4″ Instrument -Auxiliary Input: 1/8″ Auxiliary Input Jack -Headphone Jack: 1/8″ Headphone Jack -Line Out: USB port, 1/8″ Headphone Jack doubles as Speaker Emulated Line Out -Channels: One Channel with 100 Presets -Power Handling: 100 Watts -Controls: Gain, Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Reverb, Master; Data Wheel; soft keys for Amp Select, Stomp Edit, Modulation Edit, Delay Edit, Reverb Edit, Utility, Save, Exit, and Tap/Tuner -Grill Cover Cloth: Black Textured “Carbon Tweed” Vinyl Covering with Silver Grill Cloth -Output Impedance: 8 Ohms -Effects: 12 Amp Models, 7 Stomp Effects, 11 Modulation Effects, 9 Delay Effects, and 10 Reverb Effects -Speaker: Celestion G12T-100 12″ Speaker -Unique Features: Guitar amp with all-new DSP platform, all new high-quality amp models and effects; 100 onboard factory and User presets; headphone output and auxiliary input; chromatic tuner; ?Millennium Blackface” treatment includes carbon tweed covering and new top-

Fender® Mustang® IV 150-Watt Combo Guitar Amplifier – Black – 230-0040-0 $499.99 Mustang? IV is a 150-watt open-back combo with two 12″ Celestion speakers that Sound great and pump serious volume. It contains 100 amp presets derived from 12 different amp models that deliver tones from vintage Fender? sparkle to outrageous modern metal distortion, and 37 different effects in four categories (stomp, modulation, delay and reverb), all easily and instantly accessed. It?s great for rehearsing, jamming and larger gigs, and the 1/8″ Headphone jack doubles as speaker-emulated line out. Further, connect Mustang? IV to your Computer with Fender? FUSE software. Open up a world of possibilities, including on-screen parameter control, deep editing, additional effects, unlimited preset storage, online preset swapping with the Fender? FUSE community, Fender? artist presets. Mustang? IV?s included four-button footswitch controls quick access, preset/bank select, effects on/off and tuner. -Specifications: -Amplifier Type: Solid state -Voltage: Array -Effects Loop: Stereo Series Effects Loop -Inputs: One 1/4″ Instrument -Auxiliary Input: 1/8″ Auxiliary Input Jack -Headphone Jack: 1/8″ Headphone Jack -Line Out: USB port, 1/8″ Headphone Jack doubles as Speaker Emulated Line Out -Channels: One Channel with 100 Presets -Power Handling: 150-Watts (2 x 75) Stereo -Controls: Gain, Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Reverb, Master; Data Wheel; soft keys for Amp Select, Stomp Edit, Modulation Edit, Delay Edit, Reverb Edit, Utility, Save, Exit, and Tap/Tuner -Grill Cover Cloth: Black Textured “Carbon Tweed” Vinyl Covering with Silver Grill Cloth -Output Impedance: 8 Ohms per side -Effects: 12 Amp Models, 7 Stomp Effects, 11 Modulation Effects, 9 Delay Effects, and 10 Reverb Effects -Speaker: 2-12″ Celestion G12P-80, 8 Ohm Speakers -Unique Features: Guitar amp with all-new DSP platform, all new high-quality amp models and effects; 100 onboard factory and User presets; headphone output and auxiliary input; chromatic tuner; ?Millennium Blackface” treatment includes carbon tweed c

Fender® Mustang® V Head Amplifier – Black – 230-0050-000 $299.99 The new Fender? Mustang? amplifier series raises the standard for modern Guitar versatility and muscle. Driven by incredibly authentic amp models and a huge bank of built-in effects, allowing your musical creativity and imagination to run wild. The Mustang? V Head is a 150-watt amp that sounds great and pumps serious power and performance. It contains 100 amp presets derived from 12 different amp models that deliver tones from vintage Fender? sparkle to outrageous modern metal distortion, and 37 different effects in four categories (stomp, modulation, delay and reverb), all easily and instantly accessed. It?s great for the big gigs, and the 1/8″ Headphone jack doubles as speaker-emulated line out. Mustang? V?s included four-button footswitch controls quick access, preset/bank select, effects on/off and tuner. Mustang? V packs it all into a striking visual design with sleek and modern Fender? styling that provides a look that?s as desirable as the sound.-Specifications: -Amplifier Type: Solid state -Effects Loop: Stereo Series Effects Loop -Inputs: One 1/4″ Instrument -Auxiliary Input: 1/8″ Auxiliary Input Jack -Headphone Jack: 1/8″ Headphone Jack -Line Out: USB port, 1/8″ Headphone Jack doubles as Speaker Emulated Line Out -Channels: One Channel with 100 Presets -Power Handling: 150-Watts (2 x 75) Stereo -Controls: Gain, Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Reverb, Master; Data Wheel; soft keys for Amp Select, Stomp Edit, Modulation Edit, Delay Edit, Reverb Edit, Utility, Save, Exit, and Tap/Tuner-Grill Cover Cloth: Black Textured “Carbon Tweed” Vinyl Covering with Silver Grill Cloth -Output Impedance: 8 Ohms per side -Effects: 12 Amp Models, 7 Stomp Effects, 11 Modulation Effects, 9 Delay Effects, and 10 Reverb Effects -Included: 4-Button Footswitch for Quick Access, Preset/Bank Select, or Effects On/Off, and Tuner-Unit Dimensions: 10.25″ L x 26.5″ W x 10.5″ H, Weight: 27 lbs.

Fender(Open Box® 234-5700-010 Bassman® 250 / 210 Combo Amplifier $399.5 Guitar is easy but Bass needs power. This combo amp is designed for the budding and serious bass player with the intent to be heard. The Bassman? 250/210 is an elegant bass amp designed to deliver 250 Watts of full power through a Compression Driver horn and two great-sounding 10″ Fender? Special Design Eminence USA PRO speakers. Portable, yet loud enough for gigging, it has a high-quality XLR Output great for Recording or amplifying a live signal. The full horn attenuator lets players accommodate a range of tones from bright thumb-style playing (full horn) to warm upright bass tones (horn off) and anything in between. Finshing touches include spring-loaded handles and removable casters. The Basswman 250/210 delivers lots of power and sound in an amazingly small cabinet. Don’t let your Bass be without it.-Full internal power with removable speaker cord that can be used for an external cab-250 Watts output power-Fender? special-design 10″ Eminence USA PRO speakers with stamped frames-Compression driver horn with full attenuation helps deliver a wider dynamic range from deep bass to downright edgy-Real wood cabinet-Removable casters for convenient manuverability-Spring-loaded handles-3 bands of EQ with semi-parametric mid- XLR output with level for recording or PA reinforcement–6dB Input pad-Mute Switch with LED-Contour (a variable scoop applied to mids)-Headphone jack for silent practice-Effects loop-Tuner out-Unit Dimensions – 23″W x 25-1/4″H x 14-1/2″D; Weight 63 lbs.

Focusrite Guitar FX Suite Plug-In Software $99.99 Focusrite’s Guitar FX Plug-in Suite includes eleven professional VST/AU plug-ins ideal for the guitarist who does computer recording. The software includes five popular guitar amp models and four distortion pedal effects courtesy of Italian software company Overloud who are experts in the field of accurate guitar amp modeling. A ‘hot tuna’ guitar tuner and ’smart’ hum remover are also provided.The amp models include plug-ins based on the Vox AC30, Marshall JCM900, Fender Twin, MESA Boogie Rectifier, and Fender Bassman. The pedal models include plug-ins based on the Boss DS-1, Ibanez Tube Screamer, Electro-Harmonix Big Muff, Dunlop’s Fuzz Face. The amp and pedal models use Overloud’s renowned analog-modeling technology, which faithfully reproduces every detail of an analog tone. It also ensures perfect reproduction of parameter behavior, so you always feel like you’re controlling the real hardware. Thanks to Overloud’s expertise, each component of the schematic has its own mathematical model. After this rather raw scientific step, the resulting tone is fine-tuned by ear. Unlike many modeling companies, Overloud doesn’t use the more standard DSP techniques to obtain a tone that only vaguely resembles the original one. Instead, they use incorporate custom developed DSP techniques so their plug-in software reproduces every detail of the original tone. Finally, each Guitar FX Suite plug-in provides a host of initial presets, providing a number of great tones for you to audition immediately. You can also save and recall custom presets, building a vast library of your own customized tones over time.11 Professional VST/AU amp and pedal plug-ins, including five high-quality guitar amp models and four distortion pedal effectsUtilizes well-renowned analog-modeling technology used in Italian software company Overloud’s TH1 softwareTwo essential guitarist tools, including a stunning ‘hot tuna’ guitar tuner and a ’smart hum remover’ with the ability to analyze and act intelligent

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IK Multimedia Ampeg SVX Studio Software/USB Audio Interface Package Powered by Amplitube $99.99 Get original genre defining bass sound, the sounds that defined rock and Motown Bass from your digital rig with the Ampeg SVX Studio Software/hardware package. It puts the power of legendary Ampeg bass tone into your recording rig. The Ampeg SVX Studio Edition software gives you 4 legendary Ampeg Bass Amp/cabinet combinations, two bass-centric stomp effects, plus the The 16-bit/48kHz StealthPlug guitar/bass USB audio interface cable in one extremely easy-to-use package.The Ampeg SVX Studio Edition lets you plug into the ground-shaking growl of the SVT Classic & 810 combination or take a time machine back to time machine back to Jamerson-era Motown with the butter smooth round tones of the B-15R and feel what bass is supposed to sound like. Use the software to re-amp your bass tracks, add extra punch to the kick, or create spectacular vocal effects all with one package. Plus, with the included Bass Octave and Envelope Filter stomp effects, you’ll create bass tones never before heard by the human ear. Now that’s heavy. Ampeg SVX Studio works with all major DAWs and as a standalone for rehearsal and learning.This special package also includes Sonoma WIreworks’ Riffworks T4 recording software, Sonic Reality’s AmpliGrooves backing tracks to jam with, IK Multimedia’s Live guitar & bass amp and FX modeling software, and Mackie Tracktion 2 music production softwareAmpeg SVX Plug-in4 Modules: Tuner, Stomp, Amp, Cabinet+Mic selection and placement4 signature Ampeg bass amps modeled6 signature Ampeg cabinet models6 Microphone models24 bass amp combinations8 analog modeled stompsHigh-precision tunerUltra-accurate analog modeling with DSM technologyPlug-in and standalone versionIncludes X-GEARRiffworksSong Layer: Option for full song-length recordingRiff Gain: Master gain control for each riff Riff Effects: Effects chain on the Riff as a whole in addition to each layerBackup Effects: Complete effects chain for each backup module including InstantDrummer, ReWire and the REX p

IK Multimedia SP-FEN-USB-IN Amplitube Fender Studio $79.99 Plug your Guitar or Bass into an easy-to-use guitar Software powerhouse! AmpliTube Fender Studio gives you all the tools you need to practice, play, and Record with classic Fender tone on your computer. Featuring the StealthPlug, a simple plug and play Guitar-to-USB adapter, AmpliTube-Fender SE Amp and FX modeling software, and RiffWorks T4 Recording software. No other package includes such a complete suite of studio tools at this unbelievable price! AmpliTube Fender SE is a software guitar amp collection with 20 ultra-realistic Fender guitar/bass amp-combinations, 4 stompboxes and rack FX, and a built-in tuner. Use SpeedTrainer, the Integrated Audio player, to adjust the speed and Pitch of CDs and MP3?s and learn the licks of your guitar idols! AmpliTube Fender SE works in standalone mode or from inside the included RiffWorks T4 recording software to make recording your guitar easy and fast, and lets you collaborate with other RiffWorks users around the world-Included models:-4 Amps: ?65 Twin Reverb, Super-Sonic, MH-500 Metalhead, TBP-1-5 Cabinets: ?65 Twin Reverb, Super-Sonic, MH-412SL, Vibratone, 810 PRO-4 Effects: Fuzz Wah, Volume, Tape Echo, and Triangle Chorus-2 Mics: Dynamic 57, Groove Tubes MD1b-FET-Standalone and plug-in for every sequencer including GarageBand, ProTools, Logic, Cubase, Live and more…-RiffWorks T4 Recording Software included

Ibanez AEB10E AEB Series Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar – Black $399.99 The addition of an acoustic bass in any musical situation adds a layer of warm, low-end resonance that makes songs come alive. The AEB full-sized body provides rich tones while the 32 neck scale offers the right combination of tonal warmth, easy playability, and clear articulation. Specifications BodyShape: AEB Body Neck: Mahogany Neck BackSides: Mahogany Back and Sides Top: Spruce Top Rosette: Abalone Rosette Tuners: Chrome Die-Cast Tuners Pickup: Fishman Sonicore Pickup Electronics: Ibanez SST Shape Shifter Preamp with Onboard Tuner Outputs: Balanced 1/4 and XLR Outputs Fretboard: Rosewood Bridge and Fretboard Saddle: Ivorex II Nut and Saddle Strings: Ibanez Coated Bass Strings Finishes: Black High Gloss Finish

Ibanez AEB10E AEB Series Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar – Natural $399.99 The addition of an acoustic bass in any musical situation adds a layer of warm, low-end resonance that makes songs come alive. The AEB full-sized body provides rich tones while the 32 neck scale offers the right combination of tonal warmth, easy playability, and clear articulation. Specifications BodyShape: AEB Body Neck: Mahogany Neck BackSides: Mahogany Back and Sides Top: Spruce Top Rosette: Abalone Rosette Tuners: Chrome Die-Cast Tuners Pickup: Fishman Sonicore Pickup Electronics: Ibanez SST Shape Shifter Preamp with Onboard Tuner Outputs: Balanced 1/4 and XLR Outputs Fretboard: Rosewood Bridge and Fretboard Saddle: Ivorex II Nut and Saddle Strings: Ibanez Coated Bass Strings Finishes: Natural High Gloss Finish

Ibanez AEG10NE AEG Series Nylon String Acoustic-Electric Guitar – Tangerine $299.99 The AEG Series slender, single-cutaway bodies deliver powerful and balanced acoustic sound, unplugged or through an amp or PA system. These guitars combine easy playability, classic solid and sunburst finishes, and mahogany bodies with spruce or quilted maple tops to create a quality, workhorse acoustic guitar that will rise to any occasion. High quality Fishman Sonicore pickups and Ibanez SST Shape Shifter preamps with onboard tuners provide the sparkling tones that sound great in any venue. Specifications BodyShape: AEG Body Neck: Mahogany Neck (14th Fret Neck/Body Joint) BackSides: Mahogany Back and Sides Top: Spruce Top Rosette: Abalone Rosette Tuners: Gold Classical Tuners Pickup: Fishman Sonicore Pickup Electronics: Ibanez SST Shape Shifter Preamp with Onboard Tuner Outputs: Balanced 1/4 and XLR Outputs Fretboard: Rosewood Bridge and Fretboard Saddle: Ivorex II Nut and Saddle Strings: Ibanez Coated Classical Strings Finishes: Tangerine High Gloss Finish