Guitar Wood
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 2001 710 ce LTD COCOBOLO wood Taylor Guitar  US $2,249.00
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 Eastman AR805ce archtop jazz guitar New Old Stock All Solid Wood L 7 US $1,895.00
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 VINTAGE COLUMBIA KOA WOOD GUITAR US $1,799.00
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 Larrivee P 03 parlor guitar All Solid Wood New Old Stock MINT US $899.00
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 New Taylor DN3 Left lefty DN 3 All Solid Wood Guitar US $884.16
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 Unique hand made solid wood ORCHESTRA Guitar OMR US $880.00
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 Washburn WD160SWCE Solid Wood Series Guitar US $649.00
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 Washburn WD150SWCE Solid Wood Series Guitar US $649.00
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 Washburn WC150SWCE Solid Wood Series Classical Guitar US $649.00
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How To Choose The Best Guitar
If you are reading this article, than you are likely interested in guitars -m specifically buying a new one. There are a lot of things you need to know when buying a guitar. You need to take into consideration the type of music you play - this is very important to perfecting your sound. There is nothing more awful than hearing a guitar that is not fit to its genre.
As I had stated, there is a good deal to know about guitars in general to ensure that you end up with the guitar that would be perfect for your music. It is in all of these various differences that the guitars are really set apart. So be careful when you choose the guitar to buy, as it can very well be the difference between a good sound and a great sound.
I have decided that it would take too long and require a lot of writing to incorporate all of the differences in both a dreadnought acoustic guitar and an electric guitar separately. To save time and space, I have rather opted to simply state the things to know about acoustic guitars for your consideration.
Differences and style variances are very apparent even when you just look at a guitar. Factors such as the depth and shape of a guitar make a huge difference in the sound. Some have even attempted to improve on the resonance of a guitar by making the back rounded. Slimmer models take the cake right now though, and a good one to check out is a Takamine acoustic guitar.
Another important factor to consider is the type of wood that is actually used in the construction of the instrument. Lower end models use wood that doesn't resonate and provide a tone quite like the higher end models. This is usually indicative of different materials that make up the guitar. The rarer the wood, the more expensive the guitar usually.
You also have to consider the kind of audience that you often play to as well, because another choice that you will be asked to make is whether you want a regular acoustic or an acoustic electric. The difference is a built in amplifier that can allow you to be easily wired to a PA system through a quarter inch guitar cable. A great model is found with an Alvarez acoustic guitar with an amplifier, so you can check those out. Be advised though, acoustic electrics cost more than plain acoustics.
If you are considering buying a new acoustic guitar, I can only hope that this article helped you out in some way. Granted, there is a lot for you to consider, but at the end of the process you will end up with a great instrument that really fits your style, your budget and your music.
Ever done your own guitar wood staining?
I just got a Martin XC1T, which is basically unfinished wood all over. I want to stain it, but I do not want to put on too thick a coat, as risk of ruining the sound. What should I use (an how should I do it) to stain my own guitar. Remember this is a Martin, so if having it doing it myself is not pretty straightforwad, then I will have it done professionally.
Also, is there a spray on stain, where I can just tape up everything I don't want stained, then spray it one? What is the process, I have so many questions!! (but I MUST stain my guitar before I use it so my sweaty arm does not leave marks on the unfinished wood)
p.s. - Please do not recommend the "projectguitar.com" site. It's area on staining is really only aimed at guitars that are already painted/finished (mainly electrics), and talks mostly about sanding...mine doesn't need to be sanded, as it is fully unfinished wood. Thanks!!
Hey Bob,
Found a video on ehow for ya. It may not be specific to a Martin but maybe you could get a few tips from it. Here's the link: http://www.ehow.com/video_2376668_staining-techniques-homemade-electric-guitar.html.
Hope this helps 
Regards,
J
At his passing, friends and fans laud the unique vision of underground artist and musician Bob Moss (Salt Lake Tribune)
#### At his passing, friends and fans laud the unique vision of underground
artist and musician Bob Moss
By glen warchol The Salt Lake Tribune
##### Published Dec 13, 2011 06:02PM MDT
The life of Utah underground artist and musician Bob Moss was a jigsaw puzzle,
with the individual pieces scattered among family, friends and admirers. Moss,
58, was known for his wood-burned folk art pieces that often incorporated the
19th-century Mormon Deseret Alphabet, as well as his quirky banjo and guitar
recordings. He died Dec. 11 in his sleep at his parents’ home in Bountiful.
The official cause of death has yet to be established but is thought to be
natural causes, his family said. Tho...
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