"Hands down, my favorite is the slope dread. ie, gibson j45. To me, the sound difference between the slope & square dreads is too minimal to mention, but in rare instances when I want to reach the 15th fret I can without resorting to something I…"
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Fav Guitar Types?
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Okay guys just wanted to see what kind of guitars you find partial too and why? I wanted to see what everyone tastes were lol.I'll start. My personal favorite are actually jumbo and grand auditorium…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Rambler Apr 10, 2012.
Taking care of my new martin!
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I recently just purchased a new martin. The Gpcpa4 and I love this thing. I am worried though about taking care of it. This is my first high end guitar. i got a humidifier for it but im not really…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jud Hair Mar 31, 2012.
Combo Amp with a lineout.
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Hello guys. I'm a street musician in Arizona and i am currently looking for a good combo amp. Something versatile where it would make a good practice amp (headphones and am able to use a mic as well…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by FloridaGull Dec 27, 2011.
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Blues Agent replied to Archie Carreon's discussion Fav Guitar Types?".... mine is a "Padauk" with an incredibly slick neck... burning fast, but the lower bout controls seem, to me, to be a case of untested design."
Archie Carreon replied to Archie Carreon's discussion Fav Guitar Types?"Ah, you have the newer editions. When i bought mine i had the one with the turners for bas, mid and treble along with a phase and the tuner. With mine i had absolutly no problem with it. I have to say though that guitar for was probably one of the…"
Blues Agent replied to Archie Carreon's discussion Fav Guitar Types?"As a lap player... ideally... smaller, thinner with low action, making up the loss of "punch" with electronics. As a lover... any size or style, other than some of the heavy metal electrics. A question for you, Archie... I see you…"
Archie Carreon posted a discussionFav Guitar Types?
Okay guys just wanted to see what kind of guitars you find partial too and why? I wanted to see what everyone tastes were lol.I'll start. My personal favorite are actually jumbo and grand auditorium style guitars because i find with them that they just bloom all the notes and chords inside of them. I used to play dreads originally but i find between the two that natural reverb and resonance of jumbo's and GA have a nice touch to them.See More
Jud Hair replied to Archie Carreon's discussion Taking care of my new martin!"For me it was a choice between the DCPA-4 and the GCPA-4 ... I pondered the decision for 2-3 weeks. I "A/B-ed" the two guitars over and over again, first with me playing and then guy at the shop playing and both…"
Archie Carreon replied to Archie Carreon's discussion Taking care of my new martin!"nice! i was thinking about getting the DCPA-4 because of its better bottom end sound. Have you tried the other models? How do you think they compare?"
Archie Carreon replied to The Bobwag's discussion Pickup or Microphone?"Honestly, i would rather use a mic than a pick up. The reason being that the sound just from plugging it in to a computer can sound... for lack of a better word... fake. You have an acoustic guitar. Your notes and sound swirl and bloom from the…"
Jud Hair replied to Archie Carreon's discussion Taking care of my new martin!"I've had my Martin DCPA-4 since last August and I've found it to be a very reialble an thoroughly enjoyable guitar in all aspects. The Richlite material of the bridge and the fingerboard doesn't require a whole lot of…"
David VanderMolen replied to Archie Carreon's discussion Taking care of my new martin!"It is hard not to agree with Kent's comments. Since it is a new guitar, you should not have to treat the fretboard for several months--general statement. Also simply wiping down your new ax with a 100% clean cotton cloth after every use will…"
Archie Carreon posted a discussionTaking care of my new martin!
I recently just purchased a new martin. The Gpcpa4 and I love this thing. I am worried though about taking care of it. This is my first high end guitar. i got a humidifier for it but im not really sure how to clean it. I'm worried if using anything other than the martin cleaning supplies would void my warrenty. Also with cleaning the fretboard I am not sure how to clean it. It's not made of ebony but actually black Richlite which is a synthetic ivory. Does lemon oil work with the material?See More
Archie Carreon replied to Coe Franklin's discussion Hand size and finger reach issues we`ve all had or still have."Its all really about getting better at playing the way are. Jimi hendrix and john mayer both use their thumbs for the bass notes. Especially when they play chords like a D chord but use their thumb to play the F# on the low E string. It takes work…"
Archie Carreon replied to Ron's discussion 1980's Seagull S6 cw"Wow! that thing is gorgeous! Are the designes carved into the wood or painted? Does it effect the sound at all? Details please =)"
FloridaGull replied to Archie Carreon's discussion Combo Amp with a lineout."Carvin:
http://www.carvinguitars.com/guitaramps/acousticseries.php
Here's a pic:
Nice!
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Tom Barson replied to Archie Carreon's discussion Combo Amp with a lineout."The Carvin recommended by Arlie Box is 34 pounds (similar to the Marshall), which for me would be too heavy for "constant" moving about, but maybe sturdiness comes with the weight.
I have a Roland "Cube Street" that runs on AA…"
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- Which one of the following describes your involvement in music? (Check all that apply)
- Gigging or professional musician, Amateur or recreational musician, Guitar student
- How many years have you been playing guitar?
- 2-5 years
- Which of these instruments do you own or play?
- Flattop steel-string acoustic guitar, Nylon-string guitar, Archtop guitar, Electric guitar, Travel guitar, Bass guitar, Ukulele
- The make and model of your guitar(s) and/or other instruments and gear.
- Martin Gpcpa4
Cort Earth 70 Acoustic Electric
Ibanez Exotic Wood Acoustic Electric
Dean Exotic Wood Acoustic Electric
Cordoba Koa Wood Uke
Fender Custom Stratocaster
- What type of music do you like to play?
- The bands I freelance with, I end up playing all different kinds of music from classic rock to raggae but i personally myself play a mix of jazz/indie/pop.
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- I purchase copies at newsstands/bookstores
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