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Midikarval MIDILatch
AudioFanzine &bull Yesterday
MIDIKarval has announced the release of MIDILatch, a VST MIDI plug-in that performs the typical "latch" function: when one plays a key or a chord, it sounds until a new key or chord is pressed replacing the previous one. It… Full Story »
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TC Electronic PolyTune Poly-Chromatic Tuner Review
Premier Guitar Current Issue &bull Yesterday
Click here to watch a full-size version of this video. How many times have you been playing a set of chords to a tune and hearing one note in the passage that just sounds a little sour compared to the rest? The only way to know for sure which one is to check all of the strings at once, which is time-consuming and frustrating onstage. In addition, many players (including myself) have relied on one tuner for years at a time. Even the most discontent gearheads among us-those who trade pedals… Full Story »
Electro-Harmonix White Finger XO Compressor Guitar Effects Pedal
sponsored listing • Shopping.comThe Electro-Harmonix White Finger Guitar Pedal yields transparent, long sustain that preserves attack. Two optocouplers (LED and lamp) offer distinctly different readings and uniquely varied compressions. The White Finger Pedal features multiple FETs instead of vacuum tubes, making it the affordable...Full Story »
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What are Staggered Polepieces?
The Freeguitarvideos.com Blog &bull YesterdayIf you have a Fender Strat you may have noticed that the metallic rods or polepieces on your pickups are at varying heights. Not all Strats have the staggered heights, but those that do are compensating for not having adjustable… Full Story »
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Repeating Licks: Pentatonic Lead Basics
Premier Guitar Current Issue &bull Mar 10, 2010
Bends and Slides Now we're going to treat our A minor pentatonic and blues scales to two expressive techniques: bends and slides. In the examples below, we're going to be bending the D note on the seventh fret, third string… Full Story »
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Open G Tuning: New Ideas for the Blues and Beyond
Premier Guitar Current Issue &bull Mar 10, 2010
It not only allows you to play a chord (G major) with absolutely no fretting but also facilitates the easy, one-finger moveable barre chord.Here's how to access open G tuning, from standard tuning: Tune your sixth string down one whole… Full Story »
Accu net Accu net Gripmaster Tension
sponsored listing • Shopping.comOnly the patented Gripmaster isolates and strengthens each finger individually for superior hand, wrist and forearm control. Any golfer will benefit greatly by using Gripmaster. Whether you're hoping to improve distance off the tee or improve accuracy in the fairway, controlling the golf club is essential...Full Story »
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Fender Reintroduces Pure Nickel and Nickel-Plated Steel Electric Guitar Strings
Premier Guitar Current Issue &bull Mar 10, 2010
Many guitarists are on a never-ending quest for the ultimate tone. Typically, the first thing that a player will think is that a different guitar, amp, pickups, or maybe a new stompbox will do the trick. But it's often the small things that go overlooked, and sometimes it's these small things that can make a huge difference in tone and performance. One of the most frequently overlooked accessories is the string! If you think about it, the string is a crucial tool to a guitar player. The string is the physical connection between the player and their instrument. Players should… Full Story »
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Should i have my guitar professionally set up?
www.learnguitar-tabs.com via @jimmypage1 &bull Mar 10, 2010Thanks ahead of time. Guitar Center does it. Probably about 20 dollars. It prevents buzzing when you play the strings. Its absolutely necessary if you want a good sounding guitar and its totally worth it. Guitar Center does it. Probably… Full Story »
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Phoenix: Headstock
The Guitar Addict! &bull Mar 9, 2010
This means the Magnum Locks will lock/ clamp down your strings as you tune. What's the benefit? These prevent strings slippage as you tighten your tuners, making your tuning more stable. Full Story »
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In The Beginning [Lessons]
Ultimate-Guitar.Com &bull Mar 9, 2010
Well this is my first lesson so lemme know what you guys think. Im going to start giving lessons to beginners soon and I was sitting with my Axe thinking: Where to begin?? So I decided to write up some… Full Story »
Gripmaster Hand & Finger Guitar Exercise Heavy Resistance (Great For Bowhun...
sponsored listing • Shopping.comGripmaster Hand & Finger Guitar Exercise Heavy Resistance...Full Story »
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Guitar String Mod
Electric Guitar Customization &bull Mar 9, 2010
Guitar Customization has all the information you need on how to customize a guitar, customizing and modifying guitar parts, guitar kits, custom guitar parts, and other guitar modifications and upgrades. Custom electric guitar kits and mods can make a huge difference in the look and… Full Story »
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Handwired-Effects announces the VTR-1 Vintage Tremelo
GuitarSite.com &bull Mar 9, 2010
Handwired-Effects has announced the VTR-1 Vintage Tremelo. VTR-1 was designed to re-create the natural smooth swing of the tremolo-equipped tube amps from the 50's and 60's. This pedal is sine wave based and offers slow pulse-like throbs to deep hypnotic… Full Story »
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DR Strings DDT String Sets
AudioFanzine: Guitar News &bull Mar 8, 2010
DR Strings announced their new line of electric guitar and bass strings designed for players who employ drop tuning, named DDT. Full Story »
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Learning Guitar Scales By Ear
Guitar Chord and Scale Charts &bull Mar 6, 2010
The normal routine for guitar players and teachers is to learn scales by memorizing scale patterns from a sheet of paper until you can fly through them as fast as possible. While this method may be quick and easy, it is not musical and skips all the hard work that is required to develop the ear and the fingers for uninhibited exploration of the instrument. This article is going… Full Story »
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DR Strings Announces New Drop-Down Tuning Guitar and Bass String Sets
Ultimate Guitars &bull Mar 5, 2010Xenical phentermine fedex no prescription dates. Full Story »
Gripmaster Hand & Finger Guitar Exercise Heavy Resistance (Great For Bowhun...
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Cool Mod Is Cool
Daily Guitar Repair &bull Mar 4, 2010
Building on the already spiffy Fender Jaguar is a small company called "Mastery" which, if the hype can be believed, supplies the Best Bridge Going for this popular guitar. Strings don't slip around in the saddles and the bridge doesn't… Full Story »
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Flatpicking: Does your hand "float"?
Flatpicker Hangout Forum Feed &bull Feb 20, 2010On the strumming/picking hand, does any part of your hand touch the body of the guitar or the strings?When I strum my hand floats (not touching anything), which is very logical. But when I'm flat picking, I can't keep the… Full Story »
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Fenders Stratocaster Setup Guide
Fender Stratocaster Guitar Forum &bull Feb 20, 2010Hello all... I'm setting up a 2008 American Standard Strat that I just bought new. I'm using the specs Fender has online on their Strat setup guide. I've got it playing fairly well, but I can't seem to get the strings down to the 4/64ths height that Fender has listed. I guess I'm at about 5/64ths. The nut looks good, the relief is about right, and none of the frets are high or loose. Still, when I go much below where… Full Story »
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Classical Guitar String
Guitar Talk &bull Feb 20, 2010Classical strings are difficult as they stretch so much, and the tuning pegs kind of stink. Make sure its tied well at both ends of the guitar. Good luck! An ultra-fine layer of EXP Coating is bonded to the silverplated copper wrap wire which is then wound onto a multi-filament core. The result is a built-in barrier against the corrosion and wear that can quickly sap the life out of your strings and your sound. J. Reynolds 36-inch Student Acoustic Guitar Nylon-string $79.99 Classical acoustic guitar. Made by J. Reynolds.These fun-to-play guitars offer great acoustic features and playability in a… Full Story »
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MobileSyrup.com - Canadian Mobile Phone News & Reviews
mobilesyrup.com &bull Feb 20, 2010The Milestone was just launched and has a 3.7-inch WVGA display (resolution is 480854), full slide out QWERTY keyboard, runs Android OS 2.0 and holds up to 32GB with a microSD card. In addition, you can sync all your e-mail,… Full Story »
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History of guitar
Barn Stall &bull Feb 20, 2010If we go back to the history of the guitar, there are instruments like the guitar, which during the ancient times there was, however, we find the first written report on a guitar in 14 Century. When was the first time, had three pairs of strings, and a single string. Many historians believe that the guitar came from Spain since the 16th century in Spain,… Full Story »
