The Flamenco guitar grew up in Andalusia, the major province in southern Spain, where it became integral to the culture during the 19th century. The modern flamenco guitar is typically made with two of three woods — spruce on the top, and cypress or sycamore on the back and sides. When put in the hands of the right luthier, the guitar becomes a thing of beauty.
The blues prodigy’s first-ever Fender signature model debuts new custom-wound humbuckers, a super-cool Mississippi Night finish, and is spec'd with versatility in mind.
A maple body core and paulownia wings create a lightweight feel, and a bridge by Babicz provides increased dynamic range, improved sustain, and pitch stability. The nut width measures 1½ inches. It has Hipshot Ultralite Tuners, with 20:1 tuning ratio and aluminum string posts and mounting nuts, to further reduce weight and improve tuning accuracy. A set of Nordstrand Big Single pickups are matched to a MarkBass MB Instrument preamp..
Finding the right ukulele to delve into the universe of ukuleles can be a tough call to make, particularly that they are having their moment right now and are selling more than ever, with unlimited options at different prices. The Makala MK-S has gained full recognition as an entry-level ukulele from Kala, in fact the Makala MK-S is one of the most affordable soprano-sized ukuleles out there,
"Guitar EncycloMedia was written for the guitarist who has been playing a while but feels they don't know what they're doing. This 323 page book solves this problem simply and clearly with no staff notes or TAB required.” - Randy Roos, Associate Professor of Guitar, Berklee College of Music.
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The glam metal guitar icon reveals how a few games of pool (and a shared bottle of wine) with Ozzy Osbourne played a role in the writing of their smash hit duet "Close My Eyes Forever."
The highest quality classical guitars handmade in the 21st century can run into the tens of thousands of dollars. Put such an instrument in the hands of an amateur and you may not hear much difference between it and a $150 factory-made budget model. In the hands of a seasoned player, a high-end guitar truly sings. Tone resides in the fingers — or 90% of it anyway — but a skilled guitarist knows how to discover and make use of all an instrument’s best qualities. For a musician who makes a living doing so, spending the cost of a car on a guitar makes economic sense (as does a good insurance policy).
Bass players have it pretty sweet right now, with more high-quality offerings than ever before – making it the perfect time to pick up one of the best bass guitars. Whether you're seeking a thunderous five-string to bring the doom, a killer four-string you can slap around, or an understated classic, you'll be spoiled for choice.
A veteran of the guitar world, Fripp has inspired countless guitarists throughout the decades with his matchless technique, inventive use of gear, and daringly creative approach to making music. So, if you're tired of churning out the same old Oscar Wilde quips? Bedazzle your friends with these Frippian gems.
