if it has plastic bridge pins you may break one…but i doubt it…and even if you do you can buy new ones for like 5 bucks.

your prolly fine though,

i do it all the time too ive never had any problems.

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A familiar brand that you will encounter is Yamaha. This brand is quite known for the good quality of their guitars. They have copies of American models of electric and acoustic guitars. Their classical guitars are mostly based on the Spanish models.

Ibanez is a favorite when it comes to rock guitar players. Their models are inspired by the Stratocaster and the Les Paul models. They have infused quality and affordability in their guitars. And this has made them really popular. You have to also admit that their modern and unique designs add to the flavor of the guitar.

When it comes to acoustic guitars, you can count on Alvarez. This brand is one of the more preferred brands by leading guitar players in the world. This is all thanks to the luthier Kazuo Yairi whose 60-year family tradition of manufacturing classical instruments is still being used by the company.

You might have already heard of Washburn as it is one of the most familiar brands in the guitar industry. They sell acoustic, folk and electric guitars. But are more preferred for the first two.

Another Japanese company that sells good guitars is Takamine. Their models are based on Martin guitars but are selling for very reasonable prices. You will find that this is a very good alternative for Martins.

Gibson is one of the longest running guitar manufacturers of all time. They originally manufactured the Les Paul and Flying V guitars. They have also started the import of less expensive guitars from Japan under the Epiphone brand name.

Guitar players often talk about the Fender brand. And they are the one of the most sought-after brands in the industry. They have come up with the famous Stratocaster and Telecaster for their electric guitars. They have the Jazzmaster for the bass guitar. And the 1950s models for these guitars can cost a lot as they are now collector’s items.

If you see guitars with pointy and angled headstocks with unique body designs, you can just guess that these are Jackson guitars. The attributes mentioned sure does make the brand stand out and gain identity. Their guitars are based on the Stratocaster. And their models are more often used by the rock guitar players.

Guild has been in the industry since the 1940s. This brand is more into the jazz guitar manufacturing. They make really dependable acoustic and folk instruments as well though they are not as celebrated as Martins or Gibsons.

One of the most celebrated brands is Martin. They make classical and acoustic-electric instruments. They are much identifiable for their Dreadnought guitars that have become the standard for acoustic guitar players.

If you want to go radical, you can opt to get an Ovation guitar. They were the proponents of fiber-glass bodies with bowl-shaped backs of guitars that retain the wooden soundboard and face. They also have very eccentric sound holes.

These are just some of the brands that are available in the market today. They best thing that you can do is to still stop by the local music store to get a more personal feel of the different guitar models and brands to see what works best with you.

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Regardless of who invented the twelve-string guitar, it is considered as one of the novelty instrument invented. Other than the occasional custom ordered 12-string guitars, the more prestigious makers like Martin and Gibson consider making of these 12-string guitar to the low-end builders. This is clearly an indication that their buyers were from the poorer end of the social level.

The popularity of the twelve-string guitar can be traced out from the early recordings, where the blues musicians in Georgia and Mexican tejano musicians in Texas used them. It appears that the first musicians to take up the 12-srting guitars were street performers. The extra volume that the double strings added increased the popularity of these guitars. It is said that the volume is so intense that a busker could work without any other musicians and still assure full and rich sound.

The twelve-string guitar gained immense popularity when it was first exploited by one of the best early players, the Atlanta guitarist Blind Willie McTell. McTell was a well-known and accomplished guitarist of his time. Atlanta being the center for the Piedmont blues, a ragtime-based guitar style where complex finger picking and driving bass is needed to invest in its kind of music. And this is how the use of the 12-string guitar gained its momentum.

The 12-string guitar also became popular after the “Leadbelly”. Hudy William Ledbetter was an American folk and blues musician. He was known as the king of the twelve-string guitar, famous for his clear and forceful singing and his virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar. He is best known as Leadbelly or Lead Belly. The topic of Leadbelly covers a wide range of subjects, including gospel songs, blues songs about women, liquor and racism. It also includes songs about cowboys, prison, workers, sailors, and many more. This is how the 12-string guitar came into popularity in a big way.

After Leadbelly, even the use of the twelve-string guitar was reduced drastically. It was like musicians express the mourning by refraining from playing the instrument. A few guitarists like Dick Rosmini, Fred Gerlach, and Pete Seeger, kept the twelve-string tradition alive.

And soon the use of the banjo has outnumbered the use of the 12-string guitar, but in 1963 a record came out that knocked the banjo off its place. It was a record by Pete Seeger called “We shall overcome” and the musician used the power of 12-string and novelty to draw the attention of the people as he was selling songs of justice and freedom. The extra volume and full sound of the twelve-string guitar made it perfect for leading and they were the important part of the civil rights movement.

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I have a Martin DC aura electric acoustic guitar, I put a nine volt battery in and the built in tuner won’t work. what’s the deal? This is my first acoustic electric so I’ve never done this before

I can only suggest the following:

A: Read the instructions thoroughly and do not assume anything.

B: Check that the 9V battery you used is fresh and has enough juice.

C: Take it back to the store where you bought it for some advice.

D: Contact Martin themselves at http://www.martinguitar.com/contact/

Do you have to hold in the Tuner button while you pick a string? It’s not very clear from the on-line flyer.

Good luck and happy strumming.

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Martin JC-16RGTE Aura $1849 Martin JC-16RGTE Aura The Martin JC-16RGTE Aura is a standard acoustic/electric guitar that’s made with different materials to help create a clear and powerful sound that’s ideal for musicians of all genres. The instrument features a 14-fret body style that’s accompanied by a solid Sitka spruce top and a Herringbone rosette. Since the company is known for using some of the best materials, the guitar has solid East Indian rosewood back and sides and a select hardwood neck. Since it is an acoustic/electric instrument, it uses the Aura Sound Imaging onboard system and has features such as volume and blend control and anti-feedback control. Features: Six-string acoustic/electric guitar 14-fret body style Solid Sitka spruce top Solid East Indian Rosewood back and sides Select hardwood neck Herringbone rosette Aura Sound Imaging onboard system Volume and blend control Anti-feedback control Black Richlite fingerboard and bridge Get Your Martin JC-16RGTE Aura Today!

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Martin JC-16ME Aura $2299 Martin JC-16ME AURA Koa With Free Gifts Buy Today & We’ll Throw In The Following Free Gifts Free Deluxe Guitar Stand, Deluxe Humidifier, Korg GA-30 Tuner This is a limited time offer so please act quickly! The jumbo cutaway Martin JC-16ME Aura Acoustic-Electric Guitar features a polished gloss lacquered body, European flamed maple back and sides and a solid Sitka spruce top. The fingerboard and bridge are crafted from striped Macassar ebony. Each JC16ME guitar is equipped with the acclaimed Fishman onboard Aura sound reinforcement system. The Aura is capable of blending your choice of six acoustic sound images with the Martin Gold Plus under-the-saddle transducer. The sound images are derived from studio recordings of each guitar being played into high-end condenser microphones for an unequaled studio quality reproduction of the world renowned Martin tone. Martin JC-16ME AURA Koa Features: MODEL JC-16ME AURA CONSTRUCTION: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint BODY SIZE: J-14 Fret Cutaway TOP: Solid Sitka Spruce ROSETTE: Single Ring TOP BRACING PATTERN: Hybrid X Scalloped TOP BRACES: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16″ BACK MATERIAL: Solid European Flamed Maple BACK PURFLING: Style 45 SIDE MATERIAL: Solid European Flamed Maple ENDPIECE: White Boltaron ENDPIECE INLAY: Black/White Boltaron BINDING: White Boltaron TOP INLAY STYLE: Multiple Black/White Boltaron SIDE INLAY: Black/White/Black Boltaron BACK INLAY: Black/White/Black Boltaron NECK MATERIAL: Select Hardwood NECK SHAPE: Modified Low Oval NUT MATERIAL: White Corian HEADSTOCK: Solid/Square Taper HEADPLATE: Solid East Indian Rosewood /Raised Gold Foil Logo HEELCAP: White Boltaron FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid Striped Ebony SCALE LENGTH: 25.4″ # OF FRETS CLEAR: 14 # OF FRETS TOTAL: 20 FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1-3/4” FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2-1/4” FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: Style 28 – Abalone Dots FINGERBOARD BINDING: White Boltaron FINISH BACK & SIDES: Polished Gloss FINISH TOP: Polished Gloss FINISH NECK: Satin BRIDGE MATERIAL: Solid Striped Ebony BRIDGE STYLE: Belly BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2-1/4” SADDLE: 16” Radius/Compensated/White Tusq TUNING MACHINES: Chrome w/ Small Knobs RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin MSP 4100 Light Phosphor Bronze BRIDGE & END PINS: White w/Black Dots PICKGUARD: Tortoise Color CASE: 380 INTERIOR LABEL: none ELECTRONICS: Fishman Onboard Aura OTHER OPTIONS: Available left-handed at no additional charge

Martin OMC Aura $2899 Martin OMC Aura The special orchestra model Martin OMC-Aura Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar is fitted with deluxe electronics for stunning acoustic-electric tone no matter the circumstances. A special edition of the Fishman Aura Acoustic Imaging Blender provides onboard access to studio-quality sounds live. The Aura does not change your guitar tone but accentuates it to project the true sound of the guitar as captured by high-end condenser microphones in a premium studio. 6 customized Sound Images, derived from actual studio recordings of the OMC can be blended with the resonant output of the Martin Gold+Plus Natural pickup signal for previously unattainable hi-fidelity reproduction of the world-renowned Martin acoustic tone. Other electronic features include a fully programmable digital EQ, feedback control, and a chromatic tuner. The OMC-Aura has a solid Sitka spruce top, solid Indian rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck with modified low oval shape, and special pearl hexagon outline inlays on the ebony fretboard and bridge. Other special Martin touches include a mother of pearl logo, ebony bridge and end pins with abalone dots, and gold tuners with ebony buttons. Specifications MODEL OMC-AURA CONSTRUCTION: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint BODY SIZE: 000-14 Fret Cutaway TOP: Solid Sitka Spruce ROSETTE: Style 45 TOP BRACING PATTERN: Hybrid X Scalloped “TOP BRACES: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16″” ” BACK MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood BACK PURFLING: Style 45 SIDE MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood ENDPIECE: White Boltaron ENDPIECE INLAY: Black/White Boltaron BINDING: White Boltaron TOP INLAY STYLE: Abalone Pearl with Black/White/Black Boltaron SIDE INLAY: Black/White Boltaron BACK INLAY: Style 28 NECK MATERIAL: Select Hardwood NECK SHAPE: Modified Low Oval NUT MATERIAL: White Corian HEADSTOCK: Solid/Diamond/SquareTaper HEADPLATE: Solid Black Ebony /CFM Script Logo – M.O.P. HEELCAP: White Boltaron FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony “SCALE LENGTH: 25.4″” ” OF FRETS CLEAR: 14 OF FRETS TOTAL: 20 FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1-3/4” FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2-1/4” FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: Pearl Hexagon Outline FINGERBOARD BINDING: White Boltaron FINISH BACK & SIDES: Polished Gloss FINISH TOP: Polished Gloss FINISH NECK: Satin w/ Polished Headplate BRIDGE MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony BRIDGE STYLE: Belly BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2-1/4” SADDLE: 16” Radius/Compensated/White Tusq TUNING MACHINES: Gotoh Gold w/ Large Ebony Knobs RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin MSP 4100 Light Phosphor Bronze BRIDGE & END PINS: Solid Black Ebony w/ Abalone Pearl Dots PICKGUARD: Black (OM45 Style) CASE: 630 Molded INTERIOR LABEL: Paper Label ELECTRONICS: Fishman Onboard Aura OTHER OPTIONS: Available left-handed at no additional charge Get Your Martin OMC Aura Today!

Martin DC Aura $2899 Martin DC Aura The Martin DC-Aura Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar is a special dreadnought model fitted with deluxe electronics for stunning acoustic-electric tone no matter the circumstances. A special edition of the Fishman Aura Acoustic Imaging Blender provides onboard access to studio-quality sounds live. The Aura does not change your guitar tone, but accentuates it to project the true sound of the guitar as captured by high-end condenser microphones in a premium studio. 6 customized Sound Images, derived from actual studio recordings of the DC can be blended with the resonant output of the Martin Gold+Plus Natural pickup signal for previously unattainable hi-fidelity reproduction of the world-renowned Martin acoustic tone. Other electronic features include a fully programmable digital EQ, feedback control, and a chromatic tuner. The DC-Aura has a solid Sitka spruce top, solid Indian rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck with modified low oval shape, and special pearl hexagon outline inlays on the ebony fretboard and bridge. Other special Martin touches include a mother-of-pearl logo, ebony bridge and end pins with abalone dots, and gold tuners with ebony buttons. Specifications MODEL DC-AURA CONSTRUCTION: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret Cutaway TOP: Solid Sitka Spruce ROSETTE: Style 45 TOP BRACING PATTERN: Hybrid X Scalloped “TOP BRACES: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16″” ” BACK MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood BACK PURFLING: Style 45 SIDE MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood ENDPIECE: White Boltaron ENDPIECE INLAY: Black/White Boltaron BINDING: White Boltaron TOP INLAY STYLE: Abalone Pearl with Black/White/Black Boltaron SIDE INLAY: Black/White Boltaron BACK INLAY: Black/White Boltaron NECK MATERIAL: Select Hardwood NECK SHAPE: Modified Low Oval NUT MATERIAL: White Corian HEADSTOCK: Solid/Diamond/SquareTaper HEADPLATE: Solid Black Ebony /CFM Script Logo – M.O.P. HEELCAP: White Boltaron FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony “SCALE LENGTH: 25.4″” ” OF FRETS CLEAR: 14 OF FRETS TOTAL: 20 FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1-11/16” FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2-1/8” FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: Pearl Hexagon Outline FINGERBOARD BINDING: White Boltaron FINISH BACK & SIDES: Polished Gloss FINISH TOP: Polished Gloss FINISH NECK: Satin w/ Polished Headplate BRIDGE MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony BRIDGE STYLE: Belly BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2-1/8” SADDLE: 16” Radius/Compensated/White Tusq TUNING MACHINES: Gotoh Gold w/ Large Ebony Knobs RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin MSP 4100 Light Phosphor Bronze BRIDGE & END PINS: Solid Black Ebony w/ Abalone Pearl Dots PICKGUARD: Black CASE: 640 Molded INTERIOR LABEL: Paper Label ELECTRONICS: Fishman Onboard Aura OTHER OPTIONS: Available left-handed at no additional charge Get Your Martin DC Aura Today!

Martin DC-16RE Aura $2299 Martin DC-16RE Aura Buy Today & We’ll Throw In The Following Free Gifts Free Deluxe Guitar Stand, Deluxe Humidifier,Korg GA-30 Tuner This is a limited time offer so please act quickly! The Martin DC-Aura Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar is a special dreadnought model fitted with deluxe electronics for stunning acoustic-electric tone no matter the circumstances. A special edition of the Fishman Aura Acoustic Imaging Blender provides onboard access to studio-quality sounds live. The Aura does not change your guitar tone, but accentuates it to project the true sound of the guitar as captured by high-end condenser microphones in a premium studio. 6 customized Sound Images, derived from actual studio recordings of the DC can be blended with the resonant output of the Martin Gold+Plus Natural pickup signal for previously unattainable hi-fidelity reproduction of the world-renowned Martin acoustic tone. Other electronic features include a fully programmable digital EQ, feedback control, and a chromatic tuner. The DC-Aura has a solid Sitka spruce top, solid Indian rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck with modified low oval shape, and special pearl hexagon outline inlays on the ebony fretboard and bridge. Other special Martin touches include a mother-of-pearl logo, ebony bridge and end pins with abalone dots, and gold tuners with ebony buttons Martin DC-16RE Aura Features: MODEL DC-16RE AURA CONSTRUCTION: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret CUTAWAY TOP: Solid Sitka Spruce ROSETTE: Single Ring of Pearl w/BWB Fiber TOP BRACING PATTERN: D1 Hybrid TOP BRACES: 1 Style/Scalloped BACK MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood BACK PURFLING: Style 45 SIDE MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood ENDPIECE: White Boltaron® ENDPIECE INLAY: Black/White Boltaron® BINDING: White Boltaron® TOP INLAY STYLE: Multiple Black / White SIDE INLAY: none BACK INLAY: B/W Boltaron® NECK MATERIAL: Solid Spanish Cedar NECK SHAPE: Modified Low Oval NUT MATERIAL: White Corian® HEADSTOCK: Solid/6 String No Diamond/Standard Taper HEADPLATE: Solid East Indian Rosewood /Raised Gold Foil Logo HEELCAP: White Boltaron® FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid Striped Ebony SCALE LENGTH: 25.4″ # OF FRETS CLEAR: 14 # OF FRETS TOTAL: 20 FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 11/16” FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2 1/8” FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: Style 28 w/ Abalone Dots FINGERBOARD BINDING: none FINISH BACK & SIDES: Polished Gloss/ Dark Filler FINISH TOP: Polished Gloss FINISH NECK: Semi Gloss/ Dark Mahogany Stain/ Dark Filler BRIDGE MATERIAL: Striped Ebony BRIDGE STYLE: 1 Style Belly BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2 1/8” SADDLE: Compensated White Tusq TUNING MACHINES: Chrome w/ Small Knobs RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin MSP 4100 Light Phosphor Bronze BRIDGE & END PINS: Black w/ White Dots PICKGUARD: I-02 Tortoise Color CASE: 345 Hard Shell INTERIOR LABEL: none ELECTRONICS: Fishman® Onboard Aura&trade OTHER OPTIONS: Available left-handed

Used Martin Jc-16Re Aura Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural $2000.13 The Martin JC-16RE Aura Acoustic-Electric Guitar features a polished gloss body, a solid Sitka spruce top, and a fingerboard and bridge crafted from striped ebony. East Indian rosewood back and sides yield a warm, resonant tone. The JC-16RE comes with Fishman’s onboard Aura system which features sound images derived from studio recordings of the guitar being played into high-end condenser microphones. These sound images can be blended with the Martin Gold+Plus pickup for unequaled studio quality reproduction of the world renowned Martin tone. Aura also includes programmable digital EQ, feedback control and chromatic tuning.Play with the highest quality sound of a studio recordingChoose from six pre-recorded sound imagesOption to blend Sound Images with the Gold+Plus pickupConvenient onboard digital tuner and feedback controls at your fingertips

Used Martin Dc-Aura Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar 886830243158 $2319.2 The Martin DC-Aura Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar is a special dreadnought model fitted with deluxe electronics for stunning acoustic-electric tone no matter the circumstances. A special edition of the Fishman Aura Acoustic Imaging Blender provides onboard access to studio-quality sounds live. The Aura does not change your guitar tone, but accentuates it to project the true sound of the guitar as captured by high-end condenser microphones in a premium studio. 6 customized Sound Images, derived from actual studio recordings of the DC can be blended with the resonant output of the Martin Gold+Plus Natural pickup signal for previously unattainable hi-fidelity reproduction of the world-renowned Martin acoustic tone. Other electronic features include a fully programmable digital EQ, feedback control, and a chromatic tuner.The DC-Aura has a solid Sitka spruce top, solid Indian rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck with modified low oval shape, and special pearl hexagon outline inlays on the ebony fretboard and bridge. Other special Martin touches include a mother-of-pearl logo, ebony bridge and end pins with abalone dots, and gold tuners with ebony buttons.DC-Aura modelFishman Aura System with Martin Gold+Plus Natural pickupD-14 cutaway body styleSolid Sitka spruce topStyle 45 rosetteD1 Hybrid bracing pattern1-style scalloped bracingSolid East Indian rosewood back and sidesStyle 45 back purflingWhite Boltaron endpiece with black/white inlayWhite Boltaron bindingAbalone top inlayBlack/White side inlayStyle 28 back inlayMortise/tenon neck jointGenuine mahogany neckModified low oval neck shapeWhite Corian nutSolid/6-string diamond/square taper headstockSolid black ebony headplate with M.O.P. CFM logoWhite Boltaron heelcapSolid black ebony fingerboard25-2/5″ scale20 frets1-11/16” nut widthPearl hexagon outline fretboard inlaysWhite Boltaron fingerboard bindingPolished gloss/dark filler body finishPolished gloss top finishSemi-gloss/dark mahogany stain/dark filler polished neck finish1-style belly solid black ebony bridge2-1/8” bridge spacingCompensated white Tusq bridge saddleGotoh gold tuners with large ebony knobsMartin MSP 4100 Light Phosphor Bronze strings (recommended)Ebony bridge and end pins with abalone pearl dotsBlack pickguard640 molded hardshell casePaper interior label

Martin 16 Series DC16 RGTE Aura $1749 Martin 16 Series DC16 RGTE Aura The well established and innovative solid wood 16 Series guitars were originally conceived to deliver better sound at lower cost by using a special combination of Martin’s proprietary bracing systems. With its “Hybrid” X-bracing, the 16 Series is now a favorite for players seeking great sound and good looks in a less expensive guitar. The enhanced visual appointments common on some 16 series models are usually found on much higher priced guitars. Prominent features for the 16 Series include solid wood body, patented neck mortise, enhanced playability and Martin quality. Fishman/Martin Onboard Aura System Now you can bring the studio-quality sound of your Martin guitar to the stage in an onboard format with the Fishman/Martin Onboard Aura System. This onboard version of Fishman’s groundbreaking new Aura Acoustic Imaging Blender harnesses the power of Fishman’s proprietary Acoustic Sound Imaging technology and builds it into your Martin. The Onboard Aura features six customized Aura Acoustic Sound Images specially created for and by Martin, which can be blended with the Martin Gold+Plus Natural pickup signal for unequalled studio-quality reproduction of the world-renowned Martin acoustic tone. These Acoustic Sound Images are derived from real studio recordings of the DC Aura and the OMC Aura being played into a variety of high-end condenser microphones. Other Onboard Aura features include digital and fully programmable equalization, feedback control, and a chromatic tuner. Truly this is the dawning of a new era in acoustic guitar amplification from these two industry leaders. Features: MODEL DC-16RGTE AURA CONSTRUCTION: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret CUTAWAY TOP: Solid Sitka Spruce ROSETTE: Bold Herringbone TOP BRACING PATTERN: D1 Hybrid TOP BRACES: 1 Style/Scalloped BACK MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood BACK PURFLING: none SIDE MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood ENDPIECE: White Boltaron® ENDPIECE INLAY: Black/White Boltaron® BINDING: White Boltaron® TOP INLAY STYLE: Multiple Black / White SIDE INLAY: none BACK INLAY: none NECK MATERIAL: Solid Spanish Cedar NECK SHAPE: Modified Low Oval NUT MATERIAL: White Corian® HEADSTOCK: Solid/6 String No Diamond/Standard Taper HEADPLATE: Solid East Indian Rosewood /Gold Foil Logo HEELCAP: Solid East Indian Rosewood FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Black Micarta® SCALE LENGTH: 25.4″ OF FRETS CLEAR: 14 OF FRETS TOTAL: 20 FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 11/16” FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2 1/8” FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: Style 28 FINGERBOARD BINDING: White Boltaron® FINISH BACK & SIDES: Satin / Dark Filler FINISH TOP: Polished Gloss FINISH NECK: Semi Gloss/ Dark Mahogany Stain/ Dark Filler BRIDGE MATERIAL: Black Micarta® BRIDGE STYLE: 1 Style Belly BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2 1/8” SADDLE: Compensated White Tusq TUNING MACHINES: Chrome w/ Small Knobs RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin MSP 4100 Light Phosphor Bronze BRIDGE & END PINS: White

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The Gibson Hummingbird has certainly had it’s fair share of celebrity players and is instantly recognizable due to it’s colours and decals. The sound of course is the most important thing and this acoustic guitar does not disappoint. It’s tone is very sweet and the guitar features a Sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides. The scale is 24 – ¾” in length and boasts a typically over the top Hummingbird pick guard.

For playing this guitar through an amp you’ll be using its active pickup which succeeds in keeping the guitars looks intact and there’s also a very clever volume control mounted inside the sound hole.

Tuning wise the guitar is stable and smooth featuring Grover Rotomatic tuners, the electronics are of excellent quality and there’s the custom ‘radiused’ fingerboard edge. To transport the guitar you’ll get a premium hardshell case and these are definitely the business when it comes to protecting your expensive investment at home or when travelling.

The issue of its price tag is something to consider carefully an you’d probably have to be a pretty good player or a collector to warrant spending this much on an acoustic guitar. Most people regard Martin and Gibson on an equal level when it comes to acoustic guitars although there is rivalry between both camps of players.

Whatever your opinion just use your ears and let them have the final say!

Payo Perry is an expert online author for guitar lessons. Be sure to visit his website for free sample acoustic guitar lessons. The website also contains lots of lessons for beginner guitar songs.

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Unfortunately, itÂ’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just canÂ’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Beauty Has Grace. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.

Jaci Velasquez possesses the characteristic of being able to win you over with her talent alone. The kind of artist I frankly just flat out enjoy listening to.

Overall Beauty Has Grace is an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up and is most definitely a worthy addition to any Gospel collection. Truly an outstanding Gospel CD. One of those that is completely void of any wasted time, as each track is simply superb.

While this entire album is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 2 – With All My Soul, track 7 – When You Hold Me, and track 10 – This Love.

My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – IÂ’m Not Looking Down. What a nice track!

Beauty Has Grace Release Notes:

Jaci Velasquez originally released Beauty Has Grace on May 3, 2005 on the Word Entertainment label.

CD Track List Follows:

1. I’m Not Looking Down

2. With All My Soul

3. Prayer To Love

4. Lay It Down

5. Something Beautiful

6. Tonight

7. When You Hold Me

8. Reason To Believe

9. Supernatural

10. This Love

Personnel include: Jaci Velasquez (vocals); Andreas Olsson (guitar, Wurlitzer piano, synthesizer); Martin Terefe (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar); Ian Fitchuk (piano, keyboards); Christer Jansson (drums, percussion); Michael Clarke (background vocals).

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Martin Msp4050 Sp Phosphor Bronze Custom Light Acoustic Guitar Strings $5.49 Martin MSP4050 SP Phosphor Bronze Custom Light Acoustic Guitar Strings

Martin Fx775 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Custom Light Guitar Strings $4.99 Martin FX775 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Custom Light Guitar Strings

Used Martin Custom W/Case $649.99 In Store Used USED MARTIN CUSTOM W/CASE

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Used Martin Custom X Series 0312 $449.99 In Store Used USED MARTIN CUSTOM X SERIES 0312

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Martin 0-28Vs Acoustic Guitar $3599 Martin 0-28VS Acoustic Guitar

Martin 00-28Vs Acoustic Guitar $3599 Martin 00-28VS Acoustic Guitar

Martin D-18V Acoustic Guitar $2499.99 Martin D-18V Acoustic Guitar

Martin 000-28 Acoustic Guitar $2087.99 Martin 000-28 Acoustic Guitar

Martin D-35 Dreadnought Guitar $2000.99 Martin D-35 Dreadnought Guitar

Martin Hd-35 Acoustic Guitar $2435.13 Martin HD-35 Acoustic Guitar

Martin Guitar Polish $7.99 Martin Guitar Polish

Martin 000-18 Acoustic Guitar $1826.99 Martin 000-18 Acoustic Guitar

In Store Vintage Vintage 1966 Martin D-35 Custom Wc $2999.99 In Store Vintage VINTAGE 1966 MARTIN D-35 CUSTOM WC

Martin Mfx700 Flexible Core Phosphor Bronze Custom 12 String, Full Set $8.99 Martin FX700 Custom Gauge Flexible Core 12 String Acoustic Guitar Strings

Martin Lx1 Little Martin Acoustic Guitar $299.99 Martin LX1 Little Martin Acoustic Guitar

Martin Lxm Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Natural $279.99 Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Natural

Martin Lxm Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Black $279.99 Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Black

Martin Lxm Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Koa $279 Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar KOA

Martin Lx1e Little Martin Acoustic-Electric Guitar $359 Martin LX1E Little Martin Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Martin FX775 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Custom Light Guitar Strings $4.99 Martin FX775 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Custom Light Guitar Strings

Martin MSP3050 SP 80/20 Bronze Custom Light Acoustic Guitar Strings $4.97 Martin MSP3050 SP 80/20 Bronze Custom Light Acoustic Guitar Strings

Martin FX675 Custom Light 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings $4.79 Martin FX675 Custom Light 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings

Martin CS-D18-12 Custom Series Dreadnought 12-String Acoustic Guitar Natural $5199 Martin CS-D18-12 Custom Series Dreadnought 12-String Acoustic Guitar Natural

Martin MSP4050 SP Phosphor Bronze Custom Light Acoustic Guitar Strings $5.49 Martin MSP4050 SP Phosphor Bronze Custom Light Acoustic Guitar Strings

Martin Custom Artist Series M-30 Jorma Kaukonen Acoustic Guitar $5149 Martin Custom Artist Series M-30 Jorma Kaukonen Acoustic Guitar

Used Martin B40 Acoustic Custom Bass Wc @521 041612 $1399.99 In Store Used USED MARTIN B40 ACOUSTIC CUSTOM BASS WC @521 041612

Martin FX675 Custom Light 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings Standard $4.79 Martin FX675 Custom Light 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings Standard

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Martin D-35 Left-Handed Guitar $2299 Martin D-35 Left-Handed Guitar

Martin D15m Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar $1149 Martin D15M Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

Martin D-16Gt Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar $1049.99 Martin D-16GT Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

Are Koa guitars good investments?
I just love Koa wood and its look. I know it is just a matter of personal taste in picking a guitar, but does koa guitars ( Martin , Taylor , Larrivee ) have a good investment value?
Thanks!

well it depends on the sound qaulity try yamaha fg 700 heard those were pretty good and they look nice

Dean Performer Koa Acoustic-Electric Guitar With Aphex Koa Wood $399 Dean Performer Koa Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Aphex Koa Wood

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Dean Performer Koa Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Aphex Koa Wood $399 Dean Performer Koa Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Aphex Koa Wood

Dean Performer Koa Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Aphex Koa Wood 886830334368 $255.36 Dean Performer Koa Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Aphex Koa Wood 886830334368

Dean Performer Koa Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Aphex Koa Wood 886830294105 $319.2 Dean Performer Koa Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Aphex Koa Wood 886830294105

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Dean Exotica A/E – Koa Wood $419 Dean Exotica A/E – Koa Wood Dean Exotica Koa Wood Acoustic Description: EKOA Exotica Koa Wood Acoustic The Dean Exotica is named for its unusual array of exotic woods. There is no substitute for beautiful woods utilized to greatly enhance the look and tone of an acoustic guitar. With 7 models to choose from, each Exotica is expertly tailored to achieve its own distinct tonal quality. The Dean Exotica FM Acoustic-Electric Guitar is a beauty! Its top, back, and sides are made entirely of delicately flamed maple and the body is triple bound. It comes with Grover tuners, inlaid rosette, plus a Dean preamp with tuner, 3-band EQ, and presence control. The Exotica Koa acoustic-electric guitar is a grand auditorium style guitar with beautiful Koa wood top, sides, and back. There is no substitute for beautiful woods to greatly enhance the look and tone of an acoustic guitar. Each Exotica guitar is expertly tailored to achieve its own distinct tonal quality. Other features include a built-in preamp with a three-band EQ system and tuner, a spoked wood rosette, and rosewood headstock overlay with an abalone “Dean” inlay. Dean Exotica Koa Wood Acoustic Features: Koa top, sides and back Pickup system with built in tuner Rosewood fingerboard Dean Exotica Koa Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Features: Grand auditorium style cutaway style Spoked woodcut rosette 25-1/2″ scale Mahogany neck 1-5/8″ nut width Under-the-saddle Piezo electric pickup Custom preamp with 3-band eq and built in tuner Rosewood headstock overlay Celluloid binding Chrome sealed tuners 21 frets Wedge styled rosewood bridge Abalone “Dean” headstock inlay Gloss finish Get Your Dean Exotica Koa Wood Acoustic Today!

Yamaha Wb2 Wood Piano Bench With Padded Seat $99.99 Yamaha WB2 Wood Piano Bench with Padded Seat

Yamaha L85 Wood Digital Piano Stand $99.99 Yamaha L85 Wood Digital Piano Stand

Yamaha L85s Silver Digital Piano Stand – Wood $99.99 Yamaha L85S Silver Digital Piano Stand – Wood

Ovation Celebrity Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural Koa $559.99 Ovation Celebrity Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural Koa

Gibson Sj-200 Koa Acoustic-Electric Guitar 10120044 $3999.99 Gibson SJ-200 Koa Acoustic-Electric Guitar 10120044

Gibson Sj-200 Koa Acoustic-Electric Guitar $3999.99 Gibson SJ-200 Koa Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Martin Lxm Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Koa $279 Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar KOA

Yamaha A3r All Solid Wood Dreadnought A/E Guitar W/ Srt Preamp/Pickup $899.99 Yamaha A3R All Solid Wood Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar with SRT Preamp/Pickup Rosewood Back & Sides

Yamaha Ac3r All Solid Wood Concert A/E Guitar W/ Srt Preamp/Pickup $899.99 Yamaha AC3R All Solid Wood Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar with SRT Preamp/Pickup Rosewood Back & Sides

Yamaha A3m All Solid Wood Dreadnought A/E Guitar W/ Srt Preamp/Pickup $799.99 Yamaha A3M All Solid Wood Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar with SRT Preamp/Pickup Mahogany Back & Sides

Yamaha Ac3m All Solid Wood Concert A/E Guitar W/ Srt Preamp/Pickup $799.99 Yamaha AC3M All Solid Wood Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar with SRT Preamp/Pickup Mahogany Back & Sides

Yamaha A3m All Solid Wood Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar With Srt Preamp/Pickup Mahogany Back & Sides $695.99 Yamaha A3M All Solid Wood Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar with SRT Preamp/Pickup Mahogany Back & Sides

Yamaha Ac3m All Solid Wood Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar With Srt Preamp/Pickup Mahogany Back & Sides $695.99 Yamaha AC3M All Solid Wood Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar with SRT Preamp/Pickup Mahogany Back & Sides

Yamaha Ac3r All Solid Wood Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar With Srt Preamp/Pickup Rosewood Back & Sides $782.99 Yamaha AC3R All Solid Wood Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar with SRT Preamp/Pickup Rosewood Back & Sides

Yamaha A3r All Solid Wood Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar With Srt Preamp/Pickup Rosewood Back & Sides $782.99 Yamaha A3R All Solid Wood Dreadnought Acoustic-Electric Guitar with SRT Preamp/Pickup Rosewood Back & Sides

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Gibson Custom CS-356 Koa Top Electric Guitar CS89529 $4182 A beautiful koa wood top edition of a truly modern classic.

Gibson Custom CS-356 Koa Top Electric Guitar CS88837 $4182 A beautiful koa wood top edition of a truly modern classic.

Luna Guitars High-Tide Koa Concert Ukulele Koa $239 Luna Guitars High-Tide Koa Concert Ukulele Koa

Yamaha Stage Custom Birch Bebop Kit Natural Wood $499.99 Yamaha Stage Custom Birch BeBop Kit Natural Wood

Yamaha Sensitive Series Snare Drum 14X5.5 Cherry Wood $478.49 Yamaha Sensitive Series Snare Drum 14X5.5 Cherry Wood

Used Fender Koa Strat $499.99 In Store Used USED FENDER KOA STRAT

Used Takamine Ef508kc Koa $999.99 In Store Used USED TAKAMINE EF508KC KOA

Used Ovation Ck037 Koa $399.99 In Store Used USED OVATION CK037 KOA

Used Taylor T5c2 Koa $1799.99 In Store Used USED TAYLOR T5C2 KOA

Used Martin Dxk2ae Koa $459.99 In Store Used USED MARTIN DXK2AE KOA

Martin Tenor Ukulele Koa Natural $499 Martin Tenor Ukulele Koa Natural

Gibson 50Th Anniversary Custom Koa Hummingbird Koa $7499 The Gibson 50th Anniversary Custom Koa Hummingbird is an extremely limited re-edition of Gibson’s classic square shoulder dreadnought guitar. The original Hummingbird set a new standard for balanced tone and superb playability and the special 50th anniversary model exceeds that benchmark. Made to original specifications with the addition of a 50th anniversary 18 karat gold headstock inlay, gold tone EVO frets, and beautiful koa body, this guitar celebrates its heritage in style.This is a unique opportunity to own a piece of history that will add pleasure to your musical world for decades to come.Body Type: Square Shoulder JumboBody Wood: Hawaiian KoaTop wood: Sitka Spruce, hide glue bracingScale Length: 24.75″Neck Joint: Glued DovetailNeck Wood: MahoganyFretboard: RosewoodNeck Shape: C# frets: 18Nut Width: 1.725″Fretboard Radius: 12″Bridge: Rosewood ReverseTuners: Gold KeystoneHardware color: GoldFinish: Honeyburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Yamaha Cg171sf Flamenco Guitar $359.99 Yamaha CG171SF Flamenco Guitar

Taylor 2012 GS-K-L Koa/Spruce Grand Symphony Left-Handed Acoustic Guitar Natural $3399 A bold rich voice with beautiful koa wood back and sides.

Dean Exotica Koa Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural $419 Dean Exotica Koa Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Although the entire range of styles is immense, and it would be almost impossible to list them all, most steel-string acoustic guitars will belong to one of these groups:

Firstly, the “Dreadnought”: This has a rather ominous name. It’s actually named after the warship, due to a slightly wedge-shaped body. In my opinion, the guitar looks almost nothing like a dreadnought warship, and to name it as such is a stretch; but the original creators (Martin Guitars) thought otherwise. Since Martin first made it, almost every guitar manufacturer has produced its own version in one way or another, and it has become the most popular acoustic guitar style out there. If you’re a beginner (and even if not), consider choosing this style as your next (or first!) guitar.

If you have a child that’s learning the instrument, a great choice can be the “Grand Concert” guitar. This style is based upon, and is very similar to, a standard classical guitar. This means that, although it’s steel-strung, it’s a lot smaller than a standard acoustic, and this makes it a lot easier for a child to learn with.

The “Grand Auditorium” style of guitar is very similar to a Grand Concert. The main difference is in its size: It’s bigger, which means that it’s more suitable for an adult to play (and hence less so for a child). This also means that the overall range in tone of the instrument is improved, especially in the bass notes.

The last major style is aptly named the “Jumbo”. It is similar in style to the Grand Auditorium and Grand Concert, but much larger. In fact it’s so large that it can be difficult to play. This is certainly not recommended for beginners. The main reason to buy one of these is the vastly improved range in tone; the bass notes are especially improved. If you are an experienced guitarist and you’re looking to expand your collection of guitars, I urge you to consider at least trying one of these models in the music shop.

If you’d like to read about different types of acoustic music, you might like to visit Acoustic Cover Online.

Martin HD-35 Acoustic Guitar $2799 Martin HD-35 Acoustic Guitar

Martin 000-18 Acoustic Guitar $1826.13 Martin 000-18 Acoustic Guitar

Martin 000-28VS Acoustic Guitar $3499 Martin 000-28VS Acoustic Guitar

Martin 000-28 Acoustic Guitar $2087.13 Martin 000-28 Acoustic Guitar

Martin D-18V Acoustic Guitar $2174.13 Martin D-18V Acoustic Guitar

Martin 0-28VS Acoustic Guitar $3599 Martin 0-28VS Acoustic Guitar

Martin 00-28VS Acoustic Guitar $3599 Martin 00-28VS Acoustic Guitar

Martin 000-42 Acoustic Guitar $4899 Martin 000-42 Acoustic Guitar

Martin 0-28Vs Acoustic Guitar $3599 Martin 0-28VS Acoustic Guitar

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Martin Hd-35 Acoustic Guitar $2435.13 Martin HD-35 Acoustic Guitar

Martin LX1 Little Martin Acoustic Guitar $299 Martin LX1 Little Martin Acoustic Guitar

Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Natural $279 Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Natural

Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar KOA $279 Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar KOA

Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Black $279 Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Black

Martin LX1E Little Martin Acoustic-Electric Guitar $359 Martin LX1E Little Martin Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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Martin Lxm Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Natural $279.99 Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Natural

Martin Lxm Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Black $279.99 Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Black

Martin Lxm Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Koa $279 Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar KOA

Martin Lx1e Little Martin Acoustic-Electric Guitar $359 Martin LX1E Little Martin Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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Martin HD-28VE Acoustic-Electric Guitar $3199 Martin HD-28VE Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Martin OMC16GTE Acoustic-Electric Guitar $1649 Martin OMC16GTE Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Martin OMC-16OGTE Acoustic-Electric Guitar $1649 Martin OMC-16OGTE Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Martin DC-16GTE Acoustic-Electric Guitar $1649 Martin DC-16GTE Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Martin D15M Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar $1149 Martin D15M Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

Martin D-16GT Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar $1049 Martin D-16GT Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

Martin HD-35 Acoustic Guitar 886830192579 $2239.2 Martin HD-35 Acoustic Guitar 886830192579

Martin OM-42 Acoustic Guitar 1428187 $4899.99 Martin OM-42 Acoustic Guitar 1428187

Martin HD-28 Standard Dreadnought Acoustic $2261.13 Martin HD-28 Standard Dreadnought Acoustic

Martin DC-16OGTE Acoustic-Electric Guitar $1434.63 Martin DC-16OGTE Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Martin Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural $2199 Martin Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural

Martin OM-21 Acoustic Guitar Natural $1999 Martin OM-21 Acoustic Guitar Natural

Martin DXME Acoustic-Electric Guitar $599 Martin DXME Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Martin D15m Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar $1149 Martin D15M Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

Martin D-16Gt Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar $1049.99 Martin D-16GT Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

Guitars are not usually made with the same type of wood throughout. Tonewood is usually only a consideration for the parts of a guitar that produce sound through vibration, namely, the back, sides, and topwood (also called the soundboard).

Some common tonewoods used to make the backs and sides of guitars include Rosewoods which produce deep bass tones and Mahoganies which produce round, more midrange tones. Maple, Walnut, Cherry, Alder, and Ash are other popular types of tonewood that create tonal qualities that vary slightly in resonance, warmth, and sustainability.

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The Sitka Spruce is a type of tonewood most often found in Alaska and is popular in making the topwood of a guitar. Martin and Gibson guitars usually use Sitka Spruce in creating their guitars because the wood is vibrant and transmits sound well. Other types of Spruces and Cedars are also used to create topwoods.

By considering the type of tonewood a guitar is made of, musicians can more easily predict the qualities of sound and tone that a guitar will make and choose to play the guitar that best suits their musical needs.

Alaska Specialty Woods (http://www.alaskawoods.com) has the finest supply for all kinds of tonewood ranging in all different grades and sizes. Billings Farnsworth is a freelance writer.

Martin Martin SWOMGT Sustainable Wood Series Orchestra Acoustic Guitar Sustainable Cherry $1399 Martin Martin SWOMGT Sustainable Wood Series Orchestra Acoustic Guitar Sustainable Cherry

Martin Martin Swomgt Sustainable Wood Series Orchestra Acoustic Guitar Sustainable Cherry $1399 Martin Martin SWOMGT Sustainable Wood Series Orchestra Acoustic Guitar Sustainable Cherry

Fender CD-60 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Cherry Stain $199.99 Fender CD-60 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Cherry Stain

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Johnson JG-610 Acoustic Guitar White Wood $97.49 Johnson JG-610 Acoustic Guitar White Wood

Johnson LG-520 Acoustic Guitar Spruce, White Wood $74.99 Johnson LG-520 Acoustic Guitar Spruce, White Wood

AIM Acoustic Guitar Ornament Light Wood Finish $11.99 AIM Acoustic Guitar Ornament Light Wood Finish

AIM Acoustic Guitar Ornament Dark Wood Finish $11.99 AIM Acoustic Guitar Ornament Dark Wood Finish

Used Martin Martin Swomgt Sustainable Wood Series Orchestra Acoustic Guitar Sustainable Cherry $1217.13 The Martin SWOMGT from the Sustainable Wood Series features a solid Sitka spruce top, certified solid cherry wood back and sides, mahogany neck, and a certified katalox bridge and fingerboard. The neck has a low profile shape and an adjustable truss rod. Other appointments include tortoise-colored dot inlays, natural satin finish for the back & sides, and a polished gloss with aging toner for the top.Model: SWOMGTConstruction: Solid Sustainable Cherry Blocks; Mortise/Tenon Neck JointBody Size: 000-14 FretTop: Solid Sitka SpruceRosette: Tortoise Color w/ Ivoroid, Blue And White InlayTop Bracing Pattern: A-Frame ”X”Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16”Back Material: Solid Sustainable CherryBack Purfling: Tortoise ColorSide Material: Solid Sustainable CherryEndpiece: Delmar Tortoise Color – RedEndpiece Inlay: NoneBinding: Tortoise Color – RedTop Inlay Style: Black/Grained IvoroidSide Inlay: NoneBack Inlay: NoneNeck Material: Sustainable CherryNeck Shape: Modified Low OvalNut Material: White CorianHeadstock: Solid/Square TaperHeadplate: Tortoise Color /Raised Gold FoilHeelcap: Tortoise Color – RedFingerboard Material: Solid Sustainable KataloxScale Length: 25.4”# of Frets Clear: 14# of Frets Total: 20Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1-3/4”Fingerboard Width at 12Th Fret: 2-1/4”Fingerboard Position Inlays: Style 28 – Imitation Pearl DotsFingerboard Binding: NoneFinish Back & Sides: SatinFinish Top: Polished Gloss w/ Aging TonerFinish Neck: SatinBridge Material: Solid Sustainable KataloxBridge Style: BellyBridge String Spacing: 2-1/4”Saddle: 16” Radius/Compensated/White TusqTuning Machines: Gold Enclosed w/ Small ButtonsRecommended Strings: Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Light Gauge (MSP7100)Bridge & End Pins: White w/ Tortoise Colored DotsPickguard: Tortoise ColorCase: 630 MoldedInterior Label: Sustainable Wood Series

Gibson Hummingbird Acoustic-Electric Guitar Heritage Cherry Sunburst Nickel $3049 Gibson Hummingbird Acoustic-Electric Guitar Heritage Cherry Sunburst Nickel

Martin 000CE Al Cherry Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural $1849 Martin 000CE Al Cherry Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Gibson Hummingbird Artist Acoustic-Electric Guitar Heritage Cherry $1999.99 Gibson Hummingbird Artist Acoustic-Electric Guitar Heritage Cherry

Cherry Lane The Most Requested Acoustic Songs P/V/G Songbook $17.99 Cherry Lane The Most Requested Acoustic Songs P/V/G Songbook

Yamaha FG730S Solid Top Acoustic Guitar Cherry Sunburst $299.99 Yamaha FG730S Solid Top Acoustic Guitar Cherry Sunburst

Cherry Lane 101 Tips and Tricks for Acoustic Guitar Book $12.95 Cherry Lane 101 Tips and Tricks for Acoustic Guitar Book

Epiphone Limited Edition Hummingbird Artist Acoustic Guitar Faded Cherry $249.99 Epiphone Limited Edition Hummingbird Artist Acoustic Guitar Faded Cherry

Epiphone EJ-160E John Lennon Acoustic-Electric Vintage Cherry Sunburst 886830225536 $479.2 Epiphone EJ-160E John Lennon Acoustic-Electric Vintage Cherry Sunburst 886830225536

Epiphone EJ-160E John Lennon Acoustic-Electric Vintage Cherry Sunburst $521.13 Epiphone EJ-160E John Lennon Acoustic-Electric Vintage Cherry Sunburst

Taylor T5 Standard Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Maple Top Cherry Sunburst $2087.13 Taylor T5 Standard Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Maple Top Cherry Sunburst

Epiphone Hummingbird Acoustic Guitar Heritage Cherry Sunburst Chrome Hardware $299 Epiphone Hummingbird Acoustic Guitar Heritage Cherry Sunburst Chrome Hardware

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Taylor T5 Standard Acoustic-Electric Guitar With Maple Top Cherry Sunburst $2087.13 Taylor T5 Standard Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Maple Top Cherry Sunburst

Used Artamp;Luthrie Wild Cherry 12 String Acoustic $175.99 In Store Used USED ARTamp;LUTHRIE WILD CHERRY 12 STRING ACOUSTIC

Epiphone Ej-160E John Lennon Acoustic-Electric Vintage Cherry Sunburst $521.13 Epiphone EJ-160E John Lennon Acoustic-Electric Vintage Cherry Sunburst

Cherry Lane 101 Tips And Tricks For Acoustic Guitar Book $12.95 Cherry Lane 101 Tips and Tricks for Acoustic Guitar Book

Yamaha Fg730s Solid Top Acoustic Guitar Cherry Sunburst $299.99 Yamaha FG730S Solid Top Acoustic Guitar Cherry Sunburst

Martin 000Ce Al Cherry Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural $1849.99 Martin 000CE Al Cherry Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural

Used Ibanez Ew20qm Exotic Wood Acoustic Guitar $239.99 In Store Used USED IBANEZ EW20QM EXOTIC WOOD ACOUSTIC GUITAR

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Ovation Legend 2077 AX Deep Contour Acoustic-Electric Guitar Cherry Cherry Burst $999 Ovation AX Series Guitars offer the exact same specs and features of their LX siblings at a price that makes them exceptional values.The Ovation Legend 2077 AX Deep Contour Acoustic-Electric Guitar features a hand-selected, deluxe AA solid-spruce top with LX scalloped bracing. The guitar’s Deep Contour Bowl composite body maximizes acoustic output and is ergonomically designed for comfort in any playing position. A cutaway offers full access to the gloss-finished, 5-piece mahogany/maple neck, and the traditional center soundhole is inlaid with an oak-leaf rosette and adorned with mother-of-pearl. With its onboard compressor, the OP-Pro Studio preamp enhances strummed chords, fingerpicked arpeggios, and single-note solos.Deep BowlOvation’s Deep Bowl body generates maximum unamplified volume and enormous low end, yet it’s easier to hold and play then a traditional jumbo-body guitar. Models sporting Deep Bowl bodies also perform impressively when plugged in, thanks to Ovation’s advanced onboard electronics. A “sonic cannon” that shines either unplugged or through a sound system or stage amp, a Deep Bowl Ovation offers the best of both electric and acoustic worlds.Advanced Neck SystemA lightweight dual-action truss rod makes precision adjustments simple. Carbon fiber stabilizers keep the fingerboard perfectly aligned at the neck/body joint.OP-Pro StudioThe OP-Pro Studio combines state-of-the-art audio quality with exclusive features designed to meet the needs of professional guitarists. The easy-to-operate unit offers 3-band EQ, exciter and compressor/limiter circuitry, and a chromatic tuner. Ovation’s exclusive Expressor and Drive sliders put dynamic control and harmonic enhancement at your fingertips, allowing you to dial in the precise amount of sustain and punch required by the music.The Op-Pro Preamp is voiced to give you arena-sized sound with a minimum of eq gymnastics. Every improvement comes directly from the needs of pro players and sound.Patented PickupSix separate elements sense both string and top vibration, giving you a better string-to-string balance, no matter what string type or guage you use.Inlaid EpauletsThe exotic wood leaf-shaped “epaulets” are now inlaid into the top with laser precision. The new cleaner design actually offers a slight sound enhancement.Scalloped BracingPlay an LX and prepare to be impressed by the hugeness of the acoustic sound. Deeper, richer but with the legendary Ovation balance and clarity.Lyrachord BodyThe smooth, hard composite Lyrachord GS body improves projection and reflects top vibrations better than traditional material and is now even lighter and stronger.Description: 6-String Acoustic/ElectricBody Type: Deep ContourTop: AA Grade Solid Sitka SpruceBracing: Scalloped LXFretboard: Bound EbonyFret Inlay: Diamond ShapeBridge: Bound EbonyRosette: Inlaid OakleafPickup: Original Patented PickupNutwidth: 1 11/16″Machines: Ovation Gold

Ovation Legend 2077 AX Deep Contour Acoustic-Electric Guitar Cherry Cherry Burst 886830132438 $799.2 Ovation AX Series Guitars offer the exact same specs and features of their LX siblings at a price that makes them exceptional values.The Ovation Legend 2077 AX Deep Contour Acoustic-Electric Guitar features a hand-selected, deluxe AA solid-spruce top with LX scalloped bracing. The guitar’s Deep Contour Bowl composite body maximizes acoustic output and is ergonomically designed for comfort in any playing position. A cutaway offers full access to the gloss-finished, 5-piece mahogany/maple neck, and the traditional center soundhole is inlaid with an oak-leaf rosette and adorned with mother-of-pearl. With its onboard compressor, the OP-Pro Studio preamp enhances strummed chords, fingerpicked arpeggios, and single-note solos.Deep BowlOvation’s Deep Bowl body generates maximum unamplified volume and enormous low end, yet it’s easier to hold and play then a traditional jumbo-body guitar. Models sporting Deep Bowl bodies also perform impressively when plugged in, thanks to Ovation’s advanced onboard electronics. A “sonic cannon” that shines either unplugged or through a sound system or stage amp, a Deep Bowl Ovation offers the best of both electric and acoustic worlds.Advanced Neck SystemA lightweight dual-action truss rod makes precision adjustments simple. Carbon fiber stabilizers keep the fingerboard perfectly aligned at the neck/body joint.OP-Pro StudioThe OP-Pro Studio combines state-of-the-art audio quality with exclusive features designed to meet the needs of professional guitarists. The easy-to-operate unit offers 3-band EQ, exciter and compressor/limiter circuitry, and a chromatic tuner. Ovation’s exclusive Expressor and Drive sliders put dynamic control and harmonic enhancement at your fingertips, allowing you to dial in the precise amount of sustain and punch required by the music.The Op-Pro Preamp is voiced to give you arena-sized sound with a minimum of eq gymnastics. Every improvement comes directly from the needs of pro players and sound.Patented PickupSix separate elements sense both string and top vibration, giving you a better string-to-string balance, no matter what string type or guage you use.Inlaid EpauletsThe exotic wood leaf-shaped “epaulets” are now inlaid into the top with laser precision. The new cleaner design actually offers a slight sound enhancement.Scalloped BracingPlay an LX and prepare to be impressed by the hugeness of the acoustic sound. Deeper, richer but with the legendary Ovation balance and clarity.Lyrachord BodyThe smooth, hard composite Lyrachord GS body improves projection and reflects top vibrations better than traditional material and is now even lighter and stronger.Description: 6-String Acoustic/ElectricBody Type: Deep ContourTop: AA Grade Solid Sitka SpruceBracing: Scalloped LXFretboard: Bound EbonyFret Inlay: Diamond ShapeBridge: Bound EbonyRosette: Inlaid OakleafPickup: Original Patented PickupNutwidth: 1 11/16″Machines: Ovation Gold

Ovation Legend 2077 AX Deep Contour Acoustic-Electric Guitar Cherry Cherry Burst 886830306495 $639.36 Ovation AX Series Guitars offer the exact same specs and features of their LX siblings at a price that makes them exceptional values.The Ovation Legend 2077 AX Deep Contour Acoustic-Electric Guitar features a hand-selected, deluxe AA solid-spruce top with LX scalloped bracing. The guitar’s Deep Contour Bowl composite body maximizes acoustic output and is ergonomically designed for comfort in any playing position. A cutaway offers full access to the gloss-finished, 5-piece mahogany/maple neck, and the traditional center soundhole is inlaid with an oak-leaf rosette and adorned with mother-of-pearl. With its onboard compressor, the OP-Pro Studio preamp enhances strummed chords, fingerpicked arpeggios, and single-note solos.Deep BowlOvation’s Deep Bowl body generates maximum unamplified volume and enormous low end, yet it’s easier to hold and play then a traditional jumbo-body guitar. Models sporting Deep Bowl bodies also perform impressively when plugged in, thanks to Ovation’s advanced onboard electronics. A “sonic cannon” that shines either unplugged or through a sound system or stage amp, a Deep Bowl Ovation offers the best of both electric and acoustic worlds.Advanced Neck SystemA lightweight dual-action truss rod makes precision adjustments simple. Carbon fiber stabilizers keep the fingerboard perfectly aligned at the neck/body joint.OP-Pro StudioThe OP-Pro Studio combines state-of-the-art audio quality with exclusive features designed to meet the needs of professional guitarists. The easy-to-operate unit offers 3-band EQ, exciter and compressor/limiter circuitry, and a chromatic tuner. Ovation’s exclusive Expressor and Drive sliders put dynamic control and harmonic enhancement at your fingertips, allowing you to dial in the precise amount of sustain and punch required by the music.The Op-Pro Preamp is voiced to give you arena-sized sound with a minimum of eq gymnastics. Every improvement comes directly from the needs of pro players and sound.Patented PickupSix separate elements sense both string and top vibration, giving you a better string-to-string balance, no matter what string type or guage you use.Inlaid EpauletsThe exotic wood leaf-shaped “epaulets” are now inlaid into the top with laser precision. The new cleaner design actually offers a slight sound enhancement.Scalloped BracingPlay an LX and prepare to be impressed by the hugeness of the acoustic sound. Deeper, richer but with the legendary Ovation balance and clarity.Lyrachord BodyThe smooth, hard composite Lyrachord GS body improves projection and reflects top vibrations better than traditional material and is now even lighter and stronger.Description: 6-String Acoustic/ElectricBody Type: Deep ContourTop: AA Grade Solid Sitka SpruceBracing: Scalloped LXFretboard: Bound EbonyFret Inlay: Diamond ShapeBridge: Bound EbonyRosette: Inlaid OakleafPickup: Original Patented PickupNutwidth: 1 11/16″Machines: Ovation Gold

Used Ovation Legend 2077 Ax Deep Contour Acoustic-Electric Guitar Cherry Cherry Burst 886830306495 $639.36 Ovation AX Series Guitars offer the exact same specs and features of their LX siblings at a price that makes them exceptional values.The Ovation Legend 2077 AX Deep Contour Acoustic-Electric Guitar features a hand-selected, deluxe AA solid-spruce top with LX scalloped bracing. The guitar’s Deep Contour Bowl composite body maximizes acoustic output and is ergonomically designed for comfort in any playing position. A cutaway offers full access to the gloss-finished, 5-piece mahogany/maple neck, and the traditional center soundhole is inlaid with an oak-leaf rosette and adorned with mother-of-pearl. With its onboard compressor, the OP-Pro Studio preamp enhances strummed chords, fingerpicked arpeggios, and single-note solos.Deep BowlOvation’s Deep Bowl body generates maximum unamplified volume and enormous low end, yet it’s easier to hold and play then a traditional jumbo-body guitar. Models sporting Deep Bowl bodies also perform impressively when plugged in, thanks to Ovation’s advanced onboard electronics. A “sonic cannon” that shines either unplugged or through a sound system or stage amp, a Deep Bowl Ovation offers the best of both electric and acoustic worlds.Advanced Neck SystemA lightweight dual-action truss rod makes precision adjustments simple. Carbon fiber stabilizers keep the fingerboard perfectly aligned at the neck/body joint.OP-Pro StudioThe OP-Pro Studio combines state-of-the-art audio quality with exclusive features designed to meet the needs of professional guitarists. The easy-to-operate unit offers 3-band EQ, exciter and compressor/limiter circuitry, and a chromatic tuner. Ovation’s exclusive Expressor and Drive sliders put dynamic control and harmonic enhancement at your fingertips, allowing you to dial in the precise amount of sustain and punch required by the music.The Op-Pro Preamp is voiced to give you arena-sized sound with a minimum of eq gymnastics. Every improvement comes directly from the needs of pro players and sound.Patented PickupSix separate elements sense both string and top vibration, giving you a better string-to-string balance, no matter what string type or guage you use.Inlaid EpauletsThe exotic wood leaf-shaped “epaulets” are now inlaid into the top with laser precision. The new cleaner design actually offers a slight sound enhancement.Scalloped BracingPlay an LX and prepare to be impressed by the hugeness of the acoustic sound. Deeper, richer but with the legendary Ovation balance and clarity.Lyrachord BodyThe smooth, hard composite Lyrachord GS body improves projection and reflects top vibrations better than traditional material and is now even lighter and stronger.Description: 6-String Acoustic/ElectricBody Type: Deep ContourTop: AA Grade Solid Sitka SpruceBracing: Scalloped LXFretboard: Bound EbonyFret Inlay: Diamond ShapeBridge: Bound EbonyRosette: Inlaid OakleafPickup: Original Patented PickupNutwidth: 1 11/16″Machines: Ovation Gold

Used Ovation Legend 2077 Ax Deep Contour Acoustic-Electric Guitar Cherry Cherry Burst 886830132438 $799.2 Ovation AX Series Guitars offer the exact same specs and features of their LX siblings at a price that makes them exceptional values.The Ovation Legend 2077 AX Deep Contour Acoustic-Electric Guitar features a hand-selected, deluxe AA solid-spruce top with LX scalloped bracing. The guitar’s Deep Contour Bowl composite body maximizes acoustic output and is ergonomically designed for comfort in any playing position. A cutaway offers full access to the gloss-finished, 5-piece mahogany/maple neck, and the traditional center soundhole is inlaid with an oak-leaf rosette and adorned with mother-of-pearl. With its onboard compressor, the OP-Pro Studio preamp enhances strummed chords, fingerpicked arpeggios, and single-note solos.Deep BowlOvation’s Deep Bowl body generates maximum unamplified volume and enormous low end, yet it’s easier to hold and play then a traditional jumbo-body guitar. Models sporting Deep Bowl bodies also perform impressively when plugged in, thanks to Ovation’s advanced onboard electronics. A “sonic cannon” that shines either unplugged or through a sound system or stage amp, a Deep Bowl Ovation offers the best of both electric and acoustic worlds.Advanced Neck SystemA lightweight dual-action truss rod makes precision adjustments simple. Carbon fiber stabilizers keep the fingerboard perfectly aligned at the neck/body joint.OP-Pro StudioThe OP-Pro Studio combines state-of-the-art audio quality with exclusive features designed to meet the needs of professional guitarists. The easy-to-operate unit offers 3-band EQ, exciter and compressor/limiter circuitry, and a chromatic tuner. Ovation’s exclusive Expressor and Drive sliders put dynamic control and harmonic enhancement at your fingertips, allowing you to dial in the precise amount of sustain and punch required by the music.The Op-Pro Preamp is voiced to give you arena-sized sound with a minimum of eq gymnastics. Every improvement comes directly from the needs of pro players and sound.Patented PickupSix separate elements sense both string and top vibration, giving you a better string-to-string balance, no matter what string type or guage you use.Inlaid EpauletsThe exotic wood leaf-shaped “epaulets” are now inlaid into the top with laser precision. The new cleaner design actually offers a slight sound enhancement.Scalloped BracingPlay an LX and prepare to be impressed by the hugeness of the acoustic sound. Deeper, richer but with the legendary Ovation balance and clarity.Lyrachord BodyThe smooth, hard composite Lyrachord GS body improves projection and reflects top vibrations better than traditional material and is now even lighter and stronger.Description: 6-String Acoustic/ElectricBody Type: Deep ContourTop: AA Grade Solid Sitka SpruceBracing: Scalloped LXFretboard: Bound EbonyFret Inlay: Diamond ShapeBridge: Bound EbonyRosette: Inlaid OakleafPickup: Original Patented PickupNutwidth: 1 11/16″Machines: Ovation Gold

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Learn the basics — A lot of beginners jump straight into learning a couple of chords and playing their favourite song, after which they pick up few things here and there. Like with any area, in order to succeed you need have a solid foundation in the theory.

Learn with purpose – The key to learning guitar is to have a clear and defined path of progression. What I mean by this is to have a definite roadmap of you playing progressing from beginner to intermediate to advanced. Traditionally this roadmap would be drawn up by a personal guitar teacher. However there are many other ways, such as online guitar lessons, that can help you with your playing progression.

Practice with purpose – Once you have chosen a guitar, learnt some theory and have clearly defined your progression, you need to get down to the nitty-gritty, practice. Obviously mastery of the guitar does not come over-night. That is why it is so important to maximise you playing time. Every time you pick your guitar to practice, you should have a clear plan of what you will be learning and why you will be learning it. This will keep your practice time focused and keep you from getting bored with the instrument due to lack of progression. I would suggest you write a practice plan out.

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