Hiya, It's hard to generalise about this stuff as everyone has their fave makes and models...but in general the main difference is that an "active" system will...
Hey all, how ya doin'? I was wondering: are there any differences in guitar strings for acoustic guitars (the steel ones)? I mean, I was wondering if there are...
Several thing effect the playing "comfort" of strings. The primary thing to check is that the strings need to be adjusted properly to the correct height....
Please be my guest....go 4 it!! Trevor ... fave ... in ... potential ... the ... over ... will ... blend ... can ... Takamines ... the ... where ... simple ......
In my experience the two main factors will be the action on the guitar and the gauge of the strings. If you've never ever had your guitar properly set up by a...
hey, If all is well with the guitar itself (action, neck etc.) then you might want to try Elixir Coated strings. They are well worth the price, as they last ...
Hi all, my name is Brad, and I am new to this group. I live in Rhode Island. I am the proud owner of a Yamaha 12 string acoustic electric guitar. I have been...
Hey guys. Just got an IBeam pickup installed in my Larrrivee and I love it. Best thing I could have done! I got the Active one. Anyone else here use the...
I'd take your axe to a guitar repair shop that has a good rep (ask around town about this). It may be your frets...or you may have to raise the bridge a...
This is a common problem with 12 strings. It usually happens on the high G string though for some reason. Try re-seating the strings in the bridge by...
Hi, I don't know a whole pile about amps, but I do know that if acoustic is your thing, you should definitely look at an acoustic specific amp. I have both an...
Brad, I had a Takamine 12-string that made the same buzzing noise on the exact same two strings you mentioned. I found the problem to be small, almost...
Hi David, I new to the group. I'm in the market to change guitars/amps etc. I currently have Crate 125D amp for acoustic guitar. What's the big difference...
Kevin, if you are truly serious about the finest sounding, resonably priced acoustic amp out there go to: http://www.ultrasoundamps.com/ For the same price, or...
hi all, i have been playing the guitar(12string) for years. I LOVE it! I've played Ovations & Yamahas. My current one is a Yamaha. I do have a question tho, I...
I have an old twelve string that I tune one and a half tones low in order to prevent stressing the neck. I don't like capos so I normally just transpose into...
On the same path, I have a question. How do I effectivly tune my 12 string down? Can anyone point me to some steps to doing it? Brad ... Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo!...
Hi, ... Well, I suppose that it would depend on a number of factors, primarily the strength of the neck re-inforcement and how good the bracing is under the ...
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Guild has 2 truss rods at least in their newer 12 strings and should be tuned up tp pitch (E first string). My new Taylor is also designed to be tuned up tp...
Brad, Sometimes I feel so stupid. When I referred to bridge in my previous reply I actually meant, saddle. Thats the little bone or plastic plate that sits in...
Hey everyone, I just joined this group, and I plan to keep checking back as much as possible to learn and possibly help out if I can. I am a Luthier from York,...
Brad, I was turned onto a real easy and effective way of tuning down a 12-string by a great player (Roscoe) from Eureka Springs Ark. Simply capo @ second fret...
Hey all, I'm new to the list. I wanted to post my search so here goes. I'm looking for a versatile acoustic guitarist(s) (nylon and/or steel string, ...
Hi all, I don't know if anyone remembers, but I wrote a while back about left arm pain, and some people gave me some feedback, which I really appreciated. The...
I hate to bring you my news. I get tendinitis in my left elbow. I need a cortisone shot about every three months. Physical therapy din't help. I wear a brace...
I've been dealing with tendonitis for about 5 years. As long as I'm very careful about straining the arm, I'm ok. The only thing I found the cured the acute...
Hey all, my name is Pam aka Gypsylady i am the owner of the website rvrsunder55.com and also listowner of several rv/camping group here on Yahoo. We have 2...
