Richard asks…
Does anyone know some useful sites for learning about electric guitars?
To clarify, I am not looking for information on *how to play*.
I am hoping to get some work in a local guitar shop and am looking to improve my knowledge on the history (both of the instrument itself and the companies that produce them) and the technical aspects of the electric guitar.
Would really appreciate links to any relevant sites, as I am more of an acoustic guitar person but really want to get stuck into this and show them I can do the job!
Many thanks in advance.
SarahSo44 answers:
Try googling these:
‘construction of guitars’
‘maintenance of guitars’
‘history of electric guitar’
‘fender history’
‘les paul history’
William asks…
What’s your Personal opinion on how the electric guitar changed the sound of music? Why? How? Prove it?
I just want to know your own personal opinions on how the electric guitar changed the sound of music. Why do you say so? What’s your reasoning for that? Do you have proof from History that shows any examples? Which artists populated the instrument?
SarahSo44 answers:
In my opinion without the genius inventor Les Paul the world would have been a much quieter place for a longer time. With out the electric guitar you would have no Nirvana, Grateful Dead, The Beatles, The Who and the list keeps getting bigger from Aerosmith to The Zac Brown Band. I think that every single artist affected the music world in some way or another. People now are learning to play classic rock on guitar because it is what made the electric guitar popular. Also it shows the persistence of Les Paul, what a lot of people do not know is that when he was young and playing the guitar and harmonica at the same time, a man came up to him and told him that his harmonica was good but his guitar was not loud enough. Les Paul then attached his guitar to a broom when he got home and marched into Gibson Guitar Co. Who then laughed at him. He kept trying until he got it ant 17 years later he finally showed it to Gibson again and now even though the legend isn’t around now, his hard work paid off with the electric guitar. So I hope I didn’t bore you to sleep and hope I helped!
George asks…
Can I learn guitar on a Les Paul standard?
Before my uncle died he left in my possession a Les Paul standard and I was wondering if I can learn guitar on that or should I start off with an acoustic or a cheaper guitar?
SarahSo44 answers:
A Les Paul is a great guitar and if the neck isn’t too chunky for your hands, it would be a great instrument to learn on. But if you find it really difficult, don’t assume that you’re just not cut out to play guitar. Les Pauls have really fat necks, which can make them challenging for beginners or people with small hands to play. It takes more work to get the fingering right and move smoothly between chords on guitars with fat necks.
It’s worth giving the Les Paul a try, especially since it has a history for you. But if the fingering is too difficult, you might try going to a guitar store and test driving a bunch of guitars to see if there’s one that works better for you. Ibanez guitars (both acoustic and electric), for instance, are famous for their thin, user-friendly necks. And Jasmine by Takamine acoustics also have really playable necks. And if you have to buy a guitar with a smaller neck, there’s no shame in that. Once you’ve gotten comfortable playing the thin-necked guitar, you’ll have an easier time transitioning back to the Les Paul. Good luck!
Donald asks…
Which guitar is best to play rock and metal, not one, but both of them?
I want to buy a guitar for my birthday next year and need some help buying a guitar. Ok I want to get an acoustic guitar, but most likely I would need a electric guitar. So can anyone just give me sme history and stuff I should know before getting a guitar?
SarahSo44 answers:
Rock AND metal.
Gibson les paul or sg with the 500 or 498 pickups. Although, the differences between rock and metal are mostly in the amplifiers or even just the settings of the amplifiers. I know people who cover bad company songs with the same amp that kerry king from slayer uses. Check out some gibson, epiphone, schecter, and hamer guitars. Then check out some peavey amps.(5150, 6505, xxx, Ultra, 3120, JSX) Avoid single coils in the bridge position (unless they are noiseless or stacked), and anything that says “vintage” or “vintage voiced” on it. Stick to “High output” and “modern”. Also, Avoid newer models of marshall amps.
Joseph asks…
What are the 10 most commonly played guitars today? Specifically?
Hi,
I want to make and sell pick guards. Does anyone know the most common guitars played today. Fender Strat is probably the number 1 but where from there?
SarahSo44 answers:
10. BC Rich Warlock – An incredibly unusual shape introduced in the 1970s looks and sounds like its name. B.C Rich was a top choice and popularized by heavy metal bands in the 1980s like Megadeth, Danzig, Warrant and Poison just to name a few.
9. Gibson SG – The SG (solid guitar) created in 1961 was popularized by the Australian based heavy metal band, AC/DC and Angus Young’s top electric guitar for sure.
8. Gibson Explorer – The airplane-looking shape was also a top favorite for heavy metal guitarists. The shape was so popular that it spawned numerous custom cloned from companies such as ESP. James Hetfield of Metallica was regularly on display with this top guitar.
7. Danelectro – One of the most simple, yet flashy designs, the Danelectro was pretty and sported a cylindrical pick-up nicknamed the “lipstick.” Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin fame made this his top choice in the last few years of the band’s existence.
6. Gibson SG Doubleneck – One of the strangest looking guitars, but one of the most versitile. What was tops about this guitar was that the top guitar was a twelve string and the bottom a six. This allowed for cool variations in tone and feel without the need of switching guitars during a song.
5.Gibson Flying- V – A top rock guitar for musicians who want to make a statement. Though awkward to play in a sitting position (arguable because you can’t rock out sitting down), this guitar was actually a favorite of Jimi Hendrix.
4. Rickenbacker 425, 360/12 – There is no mistaking the sound of a Rickenbacker because of is resonating tone of the 12 strings. Made famous in rock and roll by George Harrison and John Lennon, this later became a top pick for bands finding a more melodic yet harmonic electric tone. Since then, bands ranging from the Byrds to R.E.M. Also consider this a top pick and a staple of their unique sound.
3.Fender Telecaster – Another uniquely toned guitar made famous by Jimmy Page, this interesting single-coil pickup sound machine also sported a special “bending” device hooked to the top string that can be manipulated by pulling down on the guitar strap.
2. Fender Stratocaster – You cannot mistake the hollow, yet clear and bright sound of a Fender Stratocaster. It is amazing that a guitar this old has remained unchanged and yet still delivers the same power that Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton made famous back in the 60s. This is arguably the top choice of all Chicago-style blues players.
1. Gibson Les Paul Standard – Sexy, standard and unchanged, this top pick delivers the power and punch that has been heard by the top rock and roll bands in history. Sporting dual humbucker pickups, this guitar’s sounds is like that of a 1960′s muscle car. From metal, to hard rock, to punk and funk, the Les Paul Standard is arguably the most popular electric guitar in history
Chris asks…
What are the types of guitars?
I’ve been a guitarist for five years, but never came around to knowing the types of guitars. I know the general stuff like what’s an Acoustic, Acoustic-Electric, Stratocaster, Les Paul etc. so can anyone help me out? Like give me all the information and knowledge you know about guitars.
Much appreciated!
SarahSo44 answers:
Hello there,
Do you realize how crazy your question sounds. “give me all the information and knowledge you know about guitars.” Answers here are limited to a couple paragraphs. How could anyone tell you what they have learned in a couple years of playing in a few paragraphs. For those of us who have been playing for more than 50 years, it would take hours.
If you want to learn. Do research. Read about the history of major brands such as Gibson, Fender and Rickenbacker. Then read about the law suit era and the rise of the Japanese made guitars. Then move on to the subsequent history of Ibanez, Cort and others.
You simply cannot put a significant amount of information into a few paragraphs.
Later,
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