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tofuescape
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 Posted - 01/24/2007 : 03:44:55
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| Does anyone know what acoustic guitars FB uses for studio stuff? I have seen lots of live pics of him with the Takamine which has the hole in it, but im wondering if he has a "special"guitar that gets used in the studio. I am currently trying to find myself a new guitar and am doing a bit of research in what different types sound like. Any suggestions? I need something I can strum aswell as finger pick. |
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edbanky
= Cult of Ray =
Burkina Faso (Upper Volta)
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Posted - 01/24/2007 : 17:33:18
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I think he uses a (few) Martin(s) for the most part. I think he retired the Takamine, which became a bit too holey for him. It might've even just fallen apart. In one of these threads, someone even talks Martin models. I don't remember where; I'll let you do the legwork on that.
I wish I could afford a nice Martin. Mmmm.
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tofuescape
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Posted - 01/25/2007 : 01:10:53
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| Thanks for that. I had a feeling it would be Martins. I think the HD28 is the one I would go for. Now, I'll just go and rob a bank... |
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Jefrey
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USA
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Posted - 01/25/2007 : 22:01:40
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Every guitar is different. I've helped 5 different people buy acoustic guitars, and they were all happy with this:
1) pick a budget
2) Go to one (or several) of those guitar superstores that has a soundproof acoustic guitar room
3) play every guitar that is within your budget
Buy the one that makes you happiest, no matter what the brand. Don't get stuck on a brand - get the one that sounds best to you! and feels fun to play.
The key is not to pick up that $3500 Martin and play it, because then you'll hate everything else :)
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danjersey
> Teenager of the Year <
USA
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Posted - 01/25/2007 : 22:34:54
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one thing I have found with guitars is the cheaper the price the more the frets stick out over the edge of the neck. take a file to it and its yours.
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Steak n Sabre
* Dog in the Sand *
Uzbekistan
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Posted - 01/25/2007 : 22:49:34
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Originally posted by Jefrey
Buy the one that makes you happiest, no matter what the brand. Don't get stuck on a brand - get the one that sounds best to you! and feels fun to play.
I'll second that.
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edbanky
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Burkina Faso (Upper Volta)
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Posted - 01/26/2007 : 13:19:42
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Originally posted by danjersey
one thing I have found with guitars is the cheaper the price the more the frets stick out over the edge of the neck. take a file to it and its yours.
Yeah? I'd be afraid to do that since I know I wear my frets down anyway. Seems like I'd just be shortening the life of my guitar. Is replacing frets/fretboard affordable?
Just my impression.
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space_has_done_me_good
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Posted - 01/31/2007 : 02:43:12
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| Most of the videos I've seen of Frank uses a Martin. Probably a Martin HD28 (Like Paul McCartney's). But I've seen him use his Takamine and even a Gibson (I Burn Today live). I know what you mean about playing a Martin and not being satisfied with anything else. I bought a Martin HD 28V about two years ago. It was a long day and I tried out all the acoustics the store had and I just had to get this one. It's great. I also have an Applause (cheaper version of an Ovation). It costs about 300.00 US. It has a brighter tone that the Martin, but sounds good and I can plug it straight into the back of my computer and record. BTW I learned guitar by playing Frank Black's songs. I really like his chord progressions and think they sound good on almost any guitar. |
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Jefrey
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Posted - 01/31/2007 : 14:13:12
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Originally posted by space_has_done_me_good
I also have an Applause (cheaper version of an Ovation). It costs about 300.00 US. It has a brighter tone that the Martin, but sounds good and I can plug it straight into the back of my computer and record.
If you're doing this mainly for recording purposes, having a cheapo ovation or applause around is definitely a good thing. They sound so bright and different than the all-wood acoustics that they are very handy to have as a tool that doesn't compete as much with the other one's frquencies.
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space_has_done_me_good
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Posted - 01/31/2007 : 23:56:36
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| I agree. I prefer the Martin over all. I'm just not too comfortable with the strap, having to connect it to the neck, but I don't want to have someone drill a hole in the side. |
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tofuescape
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Posted - 02/01/2007 : 03:18:43
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| Thanks for all the advice guys. I agree about getting the one that makes you most happy. I am going to sign my life away in a guitar shop in London very soon. Ill let you know what I come back with. |
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junkmale
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Posted - 02/06/2007 : 11:03:01
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| I use an Applause AE-38. It has a great bright sound and sounds very 'full'. If I was buying another one, though I'd go with the shallower backed AE-37 which is a little more comfortable to play |
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space_has_done_me_good
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Posted - 02/08/2007 : 00:10:17
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| I use an AE228 it has a bright sound as well and I saw it had good reviews so I went for it. I don't know too much about guitars, but I found that putting acoustic strings makes the action too taught. I could hardly bend a string even though the strings were extra light(Martin). I adjusted the neck, with not luck as well. I finaly put electric strings(medium) and it works fine. |
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Jefrey
= Cult of Ray =
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Posted - 02/09/2007 : 00:46:41
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Well damn, what did you get? We want pictures! A new guitar is like a new member of the family!
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junkmale
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Posted - 02/09/2007 : 06:11:41
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Originally posted by space_has_done_me_good
I use an AE228 it has a bright sound as well and I saw it had good reviews so I went for it. I don't know too much about guitars, but I found that putting acoustic strings makes the action too taught. I could hardly bend a string even though the strings were extra light(Martin). I adjusted the neck, with not luck as well. I finaly put electric strings(medium) and it works fine.
I use very light strings on my Applause. Of course, you will get a fuller sound with thicker strings but Ernie Ball do some great strings for acoustics called Earthwood Light, which are 11-52 and much easier to play. |
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tofuescape
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Posted - 02/09/2007 : 06:41:44
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| Waiting for a cheque to clear then off to London. May be another week of so... My old guirat got smashed by a friend in a fury. Going to try a few out then will report back. I use thick strings from low e to d then electic guitar strings for the top three, this way there is depth but also bendyness. in the mean time I have been playing a 12 string with 6 strings on it; the gaps between the strings are big. |
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mostasteless
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Posted - 02/09/2007 : 17:27:33
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| whatever you do, don't settle on a martin before you try a TAYLOR. When I went to pick out my nice acoustic I assumed I would get a martin, just cause, well, theyre martins! But one strum of that Taylor 430-ce and goddamn I was blown away. Just a beautiful, completely unique sound, and it's great for fingerpicking. give it a whirl! |
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Acoustic guitars (geeky question I'm afraid)?
