Recent content by laocmo

I've used .013 e-strings for so long that changing to a .014, I can tell no difference. But then I've got a nice callus buildup after 60 years of picking. Might be a little harsh for a beginner.

Found a solution to an often mentioned problem when having installed a piezo type bridge plate pickup transducer. The consensus of several Internet responders who have done this is that while the sound from strings 2 through 6 is good, the high e-string is way too quiet with no real ring...

Nice old '60s Gibson Brazilian Rosewood flattop here this morning. http://www.ebay.com/itm/130583166651?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

In the last 20 years I have owned two Martin HD-28VS 12 fretters and a CEO-5. Loved them all but lust for something different always led me to sell or trade them off. Been wanting another 12 fret for a long time. The Martins had a terrific sound. But I always felt I really needed a little less...

According to the forum rules, ....questions regarding guitar gear fits nicely in here........ so, has anyone used this guitar polish? Is it as good as the old Internet posts from the '80s say it was. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130469510199

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The most beautiful guitar I ever saw was a 100% Koa Guild Jumbo about ten years ago, hanging in a music store. It was there for weeks. Absolutely a knockout looks wise, abalone inlay, gold tuners, etc. But sound wise, worse than any 1960's plywood guitar I ever played. Made me want to cry. So...

I recently traded a cheap camera for a Yamaha CG150CCE Electric Acoustic Guitar. I’m not into classical guitars, so it needs a good home with someone who is. I'd like to list it on Craig's List locally. This guitar was made during the time span 1995 to 1999. I can find no original price listed...

Check out the Silver Creek and Recording King line of 000-size guitars in the $200-$300 range. These are fine sounding guitars and very inexpensive. Pay someone who knows what they are doing to set them up, maybe $50 or less, with good phosphor bronze light gauge strings. You might find that you...

Got a H2 Handy Recorder from Zoom. Wonderful device for recording my acoustic guitar but the display and buttons are way too small for my eyes. Anyone know of one in about $200-$400 price range with a large display? Doesn't have to be a tiny portable. Thanks

Nice to hear they finally have remedied their botched 1966 version of the Texan. I have owned at least three dozen guitars since 1955 and my 1966 Texan was the worst sounding guitar in the bunch. It was made shortly after Gibson went to the double X cross bracing. I'd heard great things about...

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Those Silver Creeks can't be beat for the price, which at times is ridiculously low. The early ones needed serious set-up work but once done they perform wonderfully. They have tremendous and loud balanced mids and trebles. I would prefer a little more Martin HD-28 type deep bass. But what comes...