PRS SC 58 Wins MIPA for Best Electric Guitar 2011/2012
PRS Guitars is proud to announce that the popular SC 58 model has received the Musikmesse International Press Award (mipa) for “Best Electric Guitar” 2011/2012.
PRS Guitars is proud to announce that the popular SC 58 model has received the Musikmesse International Press Award (mipa) for “Best Electric Guitar” 2011/2012.
Knowing the major brands of acoustic guitars does not guarantee that in buying one of those brands you will get a superior instrument. Even popular brands of guitars are sometimes poor in quality. The trick isn’t to know the top selling brands, rather, it’s to know what goes into quality craftsmanship of a fine acoustic.
Taylor Guitars has assembled an all-star artist lineup to perform over three days of the annual NAMM trade show, held January 19-21. An eclectic array of acts will play on Taylor’s performance stage starting each day at 3:30 p.m.
In this installment, we’ll take a closer look at the head region in a little more detail. While it is not the emphasis of this work to explain all the subtleties and nuances of the physics behind the working acoustic guitar, this series can help one get more familiar with much of the anatomical features of a common acoustic guitar.
Did you fall for someone in a band too? Playing the guitar is a labor of love, but it’s an expensive labor of love. There are all sorts of accessories needed to keep playing at a top notch level. If you build a “survival pack” for your favorite guitarist, then they won’t have to run to the music store every time a string breaks or they forget a cable. Buying in bulk and searching for deals online can also help cut the costs of owning an instrument. Whether you are gifting a paramour or just a musician that needs a little help, a guitar “survival kit” makes a great gift.
In this mini-series of articles, we will take a deeper look at the acoustic guitar anatomy and all of its simplicity and wonder. Additionally, we will delve into some of the universal components of the acoustic guitar to gain a better appreciation. Regardless of your skill level and experience, anyone can appreciate the simplicity and complexity of the acoustic guitar. In this 5-part series, we will cover the acoustic guitar in all of its glory, including
With the proliferation of guitar brands, luthiers, manufacturers and technologies, it could be easy to lose sight of the the fact that before quality craftsmanship, the true beauty of the steel and string sound of a quality acoustic guitar starts with the specific selection of quality woods, known as tone woods in the industry, with which the guitar is crafted. Though acoustic guitar makers (known as luthiers) have explored vast combinations of different domestic and exotic woods with which to produce a quality sounding (and long-lasting) guitar, there are several species of woods that luthiers continue to use as “old reliable” species because of their long standing history of producing quality instrument with specific tone qualities or “personalities.”
Pawn shops have long had negative associations as quick-money depots that sell items of little value. While any business can have a dark side, pawn shops don’t have to be disreputable. They can be a great place to find high-value items like women’s and men’s rings, antiques, and other items, and buyers can capitalize on deals that might not be found elsewhere. The fact of the matter is that times are tough for many people, and pawn shops can be a go-to source for those who might not have the funds to purchase new merchandise, such as the budding musician who is looking to purchase his/her first guitar. Here are some suggestions for getting the best deal possible when shopping for a guitar at a pawn shop.
In this article: Golden section and golden rectangles, the harmonic series and the model of its ideal behavior simplified, equal temperament and just intonation and a description of the beat frequency conflict produced by the deviations between simultaneous sounding of harmonic partials and prime frequencies and how it affects the tone and timbre of the guitar.
Transforming your basement from a place for storage into a useful home studio isn’t as hard as you may think. With the help of a few local contractors, some money from your savings and a bit of patience, you can have your own recording space.
