Do You Need Another Guitar Talking Guitar Collecting and Musical Investments
"Do you need to add another guitar to your collection? How many guitars does one person need? Chris and Cooper have some differing opinions on these questions, as well as some thoughts on the difference between types of collecting. We'd love to hear from you in the comments below! Do you have a massive collection or do you prefer to just hold on to one or two guitars? What are your desert island picks? Let us know!"
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5 Tones of the '90's How To Get Some Classic Sounds.
"Our very own Cooper Greenberg and Patrick Marr are children of the 90's-- an subsequent fans of (almost) all of the music that the decade produced. Today they're here to run down five of their favorite tone profiles, discuss the impact of these sounds, and tell you how you can capture those nostalgic tones with readily accessible guitars and effect pedals. From clean Strats to searing metal zones, chorus'd out acoustics to phased out Mustangs, what are some of your favorite 90's tones?"
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Cheap Stratocaster vs. Expensive Stratocaster: Can You Hear The Difference?
"Today we're taking a look at different ranges of Stratocasters-- a "cheap" one, an "expensive" one, and something right in between. The Squier Affinity, Fender Player (Plus Top), and American Professional II Stratocasters all follow the same formula: 3 single coil pickups, tremolo system, satin neck finish; but at 3 distinctly different prices, can you hear the difference? Take a listen to the demos of each of these, and see which one you think might be right for you."
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Should You Learn Guitar on Nylon or Steel Strings
"Today we're here to discuss one of the classic questions around learning guitar-- should you start on steel or nylon strings? Nylon may be easier on the fingers, but is the traditional build of a classical guitar too much of a physical stretch for the beginner? Are some of the more uncomfortable aspects to learning guitar actually good for conditioning? Which has more versatility? Chris and Cooper both have some heavy opinions on these questions, so take a listen to their conversation here! How did you learn? Let us know in the comments, then browse our selection of both nylon and steel string acoustic guitars!"
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Introducing the Taylor GT K21e A Solid Hawaiian Koa Masterpiece
"Taylor is back with the most luxurious incarnation of their GT, or Grand Theater, body shape. The GT K21e features solid Hawaiian Koa top/back and sides, C-Class bracing, and beautiful Spring Vine inlay. Its punchy midrange and crystalline high end are a product of the body shape and scale length combination— this short scale guitar packs the punch of any full sized competitor. With tone for days and unbeatable aesthetics, Taylor has done it again". Click the INFO button to visit Alamo Music website for pre-order information.
