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

Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Natural $279 The Martin LXM “Little Martin” Acoustic Guitar is a perfect choice for travel, practice, and beginning students. Small, modified 0-14 Martin body features a wood-pattern HPL top with “1-style” Sitka spruce bracing, Micarta fretboard and bridge, 23″ scale, Stratabond modified low-oval neck, and Martin’s patented neck mortise. Gotoh nickel-plated tuners and C.F. Martin script logo adorn the headstock. The LXM includes Martin heavily padded gig bag.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.Modified 0-14 Martin bodyWood-pattern HPL top”1-style” Sitka spruce bracingMicarta fretboard and bridge23″ scaleStratabond modified low-oval neckMartin’s patented neck mortiseGotoh nickel-plated tunersC.F. Martin script logo on headstock

Martin Lxm Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Black $279 The Martin LXM “Little Martin” Acoustic Guitar is a perfect choice for travel, practice, and beginning students. Small, modified 0-14 Martin body features a wood-pattern HPL top with “1-style” Sitka spruce bracing, Micarta fretboard and bridge, 23″ scale, Stratabond modified low-oval neck, and Martin’s patented neck mortise. Gotoh nickel-plated tuners and C.F. Martin script logo adorn the headstock. The LXM includes Martin heavily padded gig bag.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.Modified 0-14 Martin bodyWood-pattern HPL top”1-style” Sitka spruce bracingMicarta fretboard and bridge23″ scaleStratabond modified low-oval neckMartin’s patented neck mortiseGotoh nickel-plated tunersC.F. Martin script logo on headstock

Martin Lxm Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Natural $279 The Martin LXM “Little Martin” Acoustic Guitar is a perfect choice for travel, practice, and beginning students. Small, modified 0-14 Martin body features a wood-pattern HPL top with “1-style” Sitka spruce bracing, Micarta fretboard and bridge, 23″ scale, Stratabond modified low-oval neck, and Martin’s patented neck mortise. Gotoh nickel-plated tuners and C.F. Martin script logo adorn the headstock. The LXM includes Martin heavily padded gig bag.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.Modified 0-14 Martin bodyWood-pattern HPL top”1-style” Sitka spruce bracingMicarta fretboard and bridge23″ scaleStratabond modified low-oval neckMartin’s patented neck mortiseGotoh nickel-plated tunersC.F. Martin script logo on headstock

Martin Lxm Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Koa $279 The Martin LXM “Little Martin” Acoustic Guitar is a perfect choice for travel, practice, and beginning students. Small, modified 0-14 Martin body features a wood-pattern HPL top with “1-style” Sitka spruce bracing, Micarta fretboard and bridge, 23″ scale, Stratabond modified low-oval neck, and Martin’s patented neck mortise. Gotoh nickel-plated tuners and C.F. Martin script logo adorn the headstock. The LXM includes Martin heavily padded gig bag.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.Modified 0-14 Martin bodyWood-pattern HPL top”1-style” Sitka spruce bracingMicarta fretboard and bridge23″ scaleStratabond modified low-oval neckMartin’s patented neck mortiseGotoh nickel-plated tunersC.F. Martin script logo on headstock

Martin Lx1e Little Martin Acoustic-Electric Guitar $359 The Martin LX1E Little Martin Acoustic-Electric Guitar is a small travel and student guitar with a solid Sitka spruce soundboard atop the modified 0-14 body to guarantee tight, rich tone. The Fishman Ion-T electronics let you electrify that sound for performance flexibilty. Solid morado fretboard and bridge, 23″ scale, Stratabond modified low-oval neck, and Martin’s patented mortise/tenon neck joint. Gotoh nickel tuners.Fishman Isys T electronics Solid Sitka spruce top Modified O-14 fret body Inlaid boltaron w/red fiber rosette Modified 1 Style bracing pattern Inverted, crowned cross brace and graphite bowtie plate Mahogany pattern HPL back and sides Mortise/tenon neck joint Stratabond neck Modified low oval neck shape White Corian nut Solid/square/tapered headstock Mahogany HPL w/printed logo headplate Morado fingerboard/bridge 23″ scale 20 frets 1-11/16″ nut width Hand-rubbed finish 1-style belly bridge 2-1/8″ bridge spacing Compensated white Tusq bridge saddle Gotoh nickel tuners Martin M550 Phosphor Bronze strings (recommended) White bridge and end pins w/black dots

Martin Lxme Little Martin Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural $339 The Martin LXME Little Martin Acoustic-Electric Guitar is the perfect choice for travel, practice, and beginning students. Mini Q electronics by Fishman deliver big sound from a small body. Modified 0-14 Martin body features a spruce-pattern HPL top with “1 style” Sitka spruce bracing, Morado fretboard and bridge, 23″ scale, Stratabond modified low oval neck, and Martin’s patented neck mortise. Gotoh nickel-plated tuners and C.F. Martin script logo adorn the headstock. Includes Martin gig bag.Modified 0-14 Martin body Mini Q electronics by Fishman Spruce-pattern HPL top “1 style” Sitka spruce bracing Marado fretboard and bridge 23″ scale Stratabond modified low oval neck Martin’s patented neck mortise Gotoh nickel-plated tuners C.F. Martin script logo on headstock

Martin Little Martin LXME $339 Martin Little Martin LXME The perfect choice for travel, practice, and beginning students. Mini Q electronics by Fishman deliver big sound from a small body. Modified 0-14 Martin body features a spruce-pattern HPL top with “1 style” Sitka spruce bracing, Micarta fretboard and bridge, 23″ scale, Stratabond modified low oval neck, and Martin’s patented neck mortise. Gotoh nickel-plated tuners and C.F. Martin script logo adorn the headstock. Includes gig bag. The Martin LXME Little Martin Acoustic-Electric Guitar is the perfect choice for travel, practice, and beginning students. Mini Q electronics by Fishman deliver big sound from a small body. Modified 0-14 Martin body features a spruce-pattern HPL top with “1 style” Sitka spruce bracing, Micarta fretboard and bridge, 23″ scale, Stratabond modified low oval neck, and Martin’s patented neck mortise. Gotoh nickel-plated tuners and C.F. Martin script logo adorn the headstock. Includes Martin gig bag. Features: CONSTRUCTION: 1 Style; Ply Blocks; Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint BODY SIZE: Modified O – 14 Fret TOP: Spruce Pattern HPL Textured Finish ROSETTE: Decal (Gold & black herringbone) TOP BRACING PATTERN: Modified 1 Style TOP BRACES: Inverted 1 Style Crowned Cross Brace & Graphite Bowtie Plate BACK MATERIAL: Mahogany Pattern HPL Textured Finish SIDE MATERIAL: Mahogany Pattern HPL Textured Finish NECK MATERIAL: Rust Stratabond® NECK SHAPE: Modified Low Oval NUT MATERIAL: White Corian® HEADSTOCK: Solid/Square/Tapered HEADPLATE: Mahogany Pattern HPL w/ Printed Logo FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Black Micarta® SCALE LENGTH: 23″ OF FRETS CLEAR: 14 OF FRETS TOTAL: 20 FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 11/16″ FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2 1/16″ BRIDGE MATERIAL: Black Micarta BRIDGE STYLE: 1 Style Belly with Size 7 footprint BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2 1/8″ SADDLE: 16″ Radius/Compensated/White Micarta® TUNING MACHINES: Gotoh Nickel Small Knobs RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin M550 Phosphor Bronze BRIDGE & END PINS: White w/ Black Dots CASE: Padded Gig Bag INTERIOR LABEL: Gold Foil Label with Serial # and Patent # ELECTRONICS: Mini Q OTHER OPTIONS: Available left-handed at no additional charge OTHER COMMENTS: All prices & specifications are subject to change without notice. Get Your Martin Little Martin LXME Today!

Used Martin Lxm Little Martin Acoustic Guitar Natural $242.73 The Martin LXM “Little Martin” Acoustic Guitar is a perfect choice for travel, practice, and beginning students. Small, modified 0-14 Martin body features a wood-pattern HPL top with “1-style” Sitka spruce bracing, Micarta fretboard and bridge, 23″ scale, Stratabond modified low-oval neck, and Martin’s patented neck mortise. Gotoh nickel-plated tuners and C.F. Martin script logo adorn the headstock. The LXM includes Martin heavily padded gig bag.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.Modified 0-14 Martin bodyWood-pattern HPL top”1-style” Sitka spruce bracingMicarta fretboard and bridge23″ scaleStratabond modified low-oval neckMartin’s patented neck mortiseGotoh nickel-plated tunersC.F. Martin script logo on headstock

Martin Little Martin LX1E $359 Martin Little Martin LX1E The Martin LX1E Little Martin Acoustic-Electric Guitar is a small travel and student guitar with a solid Sitka spruce soundboard atop the modified 0-14 body to guarantee tight, rich tone. Smart Mini Q electronics let you electrify that sound for performance flexibilty. Micarta fretboard and bridge, 23″ scale, Stratabond modified low-oval neck, and Martin’s patented mortise/tenon neck joint. Gotoh nickel tuners. Features: Construction: Mortise/Tenon Neck Joint Body Size: Modified O – 14 Fret Top: Solid Sitka Spruce Rosette: Inlaid Boltaron w/ Red Fiber Top Bracing Pattern: Modified 1 Style Top Braces: Inverted 1 Style Crowned Cross Brace & Graphite Bowtie Plate Back Material: Mahogany Pattern HPL Textured Finish Back Purfling: none Side Material: Mahogany Pattern HPL Textured Finish Endpiece: none Endpiece Inlay: none Binding: none Top Inlay Style: none Side Inlay: none Back Inlay: none Neck Material: Rust Stratabond® Neck Shape: Modified Low Oval Nut Material: White Corian® Headstock: Solid/Square/Tapered Headplate: Mahogany Pattern HPL w/ Printed Logo Heelcap: none Fingerboard Material: Black Micarta® Scale Length: 23” Of Frets Clear: 14 Of Frets Total: 20 Fingerboard Width At Nut: 1 11/16” Fingerboard Width At 12th Fret: 2 1/16” Fingerboard Position Inlays: none Fingerboard Binding: none Finish Back &Amp; Sides: none Finish Top: Hand Rubbed Finish Finish Neck: none 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 M550 Phosphor Bronze Bridge &Amp; End Pins: White w/ Black Dots Pickguard: none Case: Padded Gig Bag Interior Label: Gold Foil Label with Serial # and Patent # Electronics: Mini Q Other Options: Available left-handed at no additional charge Get Your Martin Little Martin LX1E Today!

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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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Martin Ditson Dreadnaught 333 $5599 Martin Ditson Dreadnaught 333 Features: CONSTRUCTION: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint BODY SIZE: D-12 Fret TOP: Solid Adirondack Spruce ROSETTE: Single Ring, Ditson 333 Style TOP BRACING PATTERN: Standard ”X” Scalloped TOP BRACES: Solid Adirondack Spruce 5/16” BACK MATERIAL: Solid Genuine Mahogany BACK PURFLING: Solid Brazilian Rosewood Strip SIDE MATERIAL: Solid Genuine Mahogany ENDPIECE: Solid Black Ebony ENDPIECE INLAY: none BINDING: Grained Ivoroid TOP INLAY STYLE: Multiple Black/White Boltaron SIDE INLAY: none BACK INLAY: Black/White Boltaron NECK MATERIAL: Select Hardwood NECK SHAPE: Modified V NUT MATERIAL: Fossilized Ivory HEADSTOCK: Slotted/Square Slots/Long Diamond/Square Taper HEADPLATE: Solid Brazilian Rosewood HEELCAP: Grained Ivoroid FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony SCALE LENGTH: 25.4” OF FRETS CLEAR: 12 OF FRETS TOTAL: 19 FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1-7/8” FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2-5/16” FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: Style 333 FINGERBOARD BINDING: Grained Ivoroid FINISH BACK & SIDES: Polished Gloss FINISH TOP: Polished Gloss w/ Ditson 333 Toner FINISH NECK: Polished Gloss BRIDGE MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony BRIDGE STYLE: Pyramid w/ Drop-In Long Saddle BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2-3/8” SADDLE: 16” Radius/Long Fossilized Ivory TUNING MACHINES: Waverly w/ Small Ivoroid Buttons RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin Studio Performance Medium Phosphor Bronze (MSP4200) BRIDGE & END PINS: Bone w/ Tortoise Dots PICKGUARD: none CASE: 540V Harptone INTERIOR LABEL: ”Reissue” Paper Label Signed By CFM IV ELECTRONICS: not available as an option OTHER OPTIONS: Available left-handed at no additional charge Get Your Martin Ditson Dreadnaught 333 Today!

Martin D-18P Dreadnaught Left-Handed Acoustic Guitar Natural $1999 The Martin D-18P Dreadnought Left-Handed Acoustic Guitar features the High Performance Neck found on Martin’s popular Performing Artist series guitars, redesigned to offer a slimmer, faster profile and more comfortable spacing in the first frets and faster action as the player moves up the fingerboard. The bridge spacing has been increased as well to provide more hand comfort when resting on the bridge. The D-18P is constructed of Solid Genuine Mahogany on the back and sides that provides it with strong bass response and tonal projection.Model: D-18P left-handed Construction: dovetail neck joint Body size: d-14 fret Top: solid sitka spruce Back material: solid genuine mahogany Side material: solid genuine mahogany Binding: black boltaron Neck shape: performing artist profile Headstock: solid/square taper Scale length: 25.4” Fingerboard width at nut: 1-3/4” Fingerboard position inlays: style 28 Bridge material: solid east indian rosewood Bridge style: belly Tuning machines: chrome enclosed w/ large buttons Pickguard: black Case: 640 molded Interior label: none

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Travelite Case – Dreadnaught Guitar Case $91.64 There is no lighter or safer way to carry your dreadnaught guitar than a road-proven TL-50 case from Travelite. Every detail has been carefully thought out to assure that protecting your instrument is our primary objective. A big hit at the IBMA and on the festival scene! Height: 8 Width: 0 Weight: 10

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Blueridge BR-60AS Dreadnaught Guitar $646.35 A beautifully-shaded Sunburst top on a fine guitar is sure to catch the customer's eye–and when that top is made of the fabled Adirondack Spruce with all its legendary associations–you have a guitar to please both player and collector! The tone that has made Blueridge guitars world-famous is given a new dimension in the BR-60AS, with its forward-X bracing in the correct, Pre-War style. Choice Rosewood for back, sides and peghead overlay make the BR-60AS look every bit as beautiful as it sounds! Height: 8 Width: 0 Weight: 38

Blueridge Bg-160 Dreadnaught Guitar $784.35 The new Blueridge BG-160 from Saga Musical Instruments is truly an industry first?it?s a perfect recreation of a vintage masterpiece and it?s affordable. The BG-160 features the famous ?soft-shoulder? design that every collector and player wants, and it has a beautiful vintage sunburst and the correct vintage-style rosewood bridge. The peghead is a classic shape with intricate pearl designs and the Blueridge logo in pearl. Height: 8 Width: 0 Weight: 38

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Blueridge Bg-180 Dreadnaught Guitar $1236.3 Designed in collaboration with the multi-talented bluegrass and country legend Randy Waller, the new BG-180RW is truly a stunning guitar, both visually and tonally. Our goal was to combine the already great features of the popular Blueridge soft-shoulder guitar series, with a look that has never been done before in a guitar of this design. That includes genuine abalone used to trim all boarders and a unique fingerboard and peghead inlay to complete the picture. Once again another Saga first! Height: 8 Width: 0 Weight: 38

Dreadnaught 41-inch Acoustic Guitar $69.99 Dreadnought acoustic guitar ideal for beginning to intermediate musicianInstrument has rosewood fretboard and bridge and stainless diecast tuning pegsGuitar set includes full set of extra strings, gig bag, carrying strap and guitar pickSolid spruce top and mahogany-colored back and sidesAvailable in black, natural, sunburst and cherry sunburst color optionsMeasurements: 41 inches long x 18.5 inches wide x 6 inches deep

Blueridge BR-160A Spruce Top Dreadnaught Guitar $891.3 Saga was one of the first instrument manufacturers to offer an all-solid spruce, East Indian rosewood back and sided dreadnaught guitar to the market for under $1200! That was the ever popular BR-160. Setting even higher standards of quality, value and innovation by adding to those same great features a solid Adirondack spruce top, and you get one great guitar…the BR-160A! It really packs that Pre-War Punch at a price anyone can afford! Height: 8 Width: 0 Weight: 38

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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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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Martin CF1 Sunburst Flamed Maple $3899 Martin CF-1 Sunburst Flamed Maple 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! Martin CF-1 Sunburst Flamed Maple Specifications CONSTRUCTION: Mahogany Blocks/Bolt-on Dovetail BODY SIZE: 3″ 14 Fret Adjustable TOP: Laminated Alpine Spruce ROSETTE: none TOP BRACING PATTERN: Archtop Crossbrace TOP BRACES: Solid Sitka Spruce BACK MATERIAL: Laminated European Flamed Maple BACK PURFLING: none SIDE MATERIAL: Solid European Flamed Maple ENDPIECE: none ENDPIECE INLAY: none BINDING: none TOP INLAY STYLE: none SIDE INLAY: none BACK INLAY: none NECK MATERIAL: Flamed Maple NECK SHAPE: U Shape Archtop NUT MATERIAL: Black Ebony HEADSTOCK: Archtop HEADPLATE: Black HEELCAP: Solid Black Ebony FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony SCALE LENGTH: 25″ # OF FRETS CLEAR: 14 # OF FRETS TOTAL: 21 FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 3/4″ FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2 1/8″ FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: none FINGERBOARD BINDING: Black Ebony FINISH BACK & SIDES: Polished Gloss w/Sunburst FINISH TOP: Polished Gloss w/Complete Sunburst FINISH NECK: Polished Gloss BRIDGE MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony BRIDGE STYLE: Floating Bridge BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2 1/16″ SADDLE: Archtop Style Black Ebony TUNING MACHINES: Gotoh Gold w/ Ebony Buttons RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Round Wound Steel BRIDGE & END PINS: none PICKGUARD: Ebony Finger Rest CASE: Tweed INTERIOR LABEL: Paper Label designed by Dick Boak ELECTRONICS: Kent Armstrong Floating Pickup OTHER OPTIONS: OTHER COMMENTS: All prices & specifications are subject to change without notice. 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! Get Your Martin CF1 Sunburst Flamed Maple Today!

Martin D-28 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Sunburst $2399 The tone of the Martin D-28 Acoustic Guitar is what separates it from all other guitars. It has a solid Sitka spruce top with glossy finish, special East Indian rosewood for the polished back and sides, and genuine ebony fingerboard and bridge. With its rich, resonant warmth and punchy volume, the D-28 is particularly well-suited to music styles requiring loud, powerful rhythm accompaniment. Includes Martin deluxe hardshell case and limited lifetime warranty.Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.Solid Sitka spruce topBlack and white rosetteBlack pickguardX-bracingRosewood back and sidesEbony fingerboard and bridgeNeck width at nut 1-11/16″25.4″ scale length20 frets

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Martin Vintage Series 000-28EC Sunburst $3499 Martin Vintage Series 000-28EC Sunburst This guitar is constructed with solid East Indian rosewood back and sides. The top is book-matched from select quartersawn Sitka spruce, and the rosette, as well as the perimeter of the sound-boards, are inlaid with finely patterned herringbone wood marquetry. The body is bound with grained ivoroid. A genuine ebony fingerboard features the pre-war Style 28 snowflake pattern in a blond pearl, and Eric Clapton’s signature is inlaid in mother-of-pearl between the 19th and 20th frets. Each 00028BEC bears an interior label, individually numbered in sequence.Includes hard shell case. Features: MODEL 000-28EC Sunburst CONSTRUCTION: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint BODY SIZE: 000-14 Fret TOP: Solid Sitka Spruce ROSETTE: Fine Herringbone TOP BRACING PATTERN: Standard X Scalloped TOP BRACES: Solid Sitka Spruce 5/16″ BACK MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood BACK PURFLING: HD Zig Zag SIDE MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood ENDPIECE: Grained Ivoroid ENDPIECE INLAY: Black/White Boltaron BINDING: Grained Ivoroid TOP INLAY STYLE: Fine Herringbone SIDE INLAY: none BACK INLAY: Black/White Boltaron NECK MATERIAL: Select Hardwood NECK SHAPE: Modified V NUT MATERIAL: Bone HEADSTOCK: Solid/Diamond/SquareTaper HEADPLATE: Solid East Indian Rosewood /Large Old Style Logo HEELCAP: Grained Ivoroid FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony SCALE LENGTH: 24.9 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: Diamonds & Squares – Long Pattern FINGERBOARD BINDING: none FINISH BACK & SIDES: Polished Gloss FINISH TOP: Polished Gloss w/ Aging Toner FINISH NECK: Polished Gloss BRIDGE MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony BRIDGE STYLE: Belly BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2-1/4″ SADDLE: 16″ Radius/Compensated/Bone TUNING MACHINES: Gotoh Nickel Open Geared w/ Butterbean Knobs RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin MEC12 Light Phosphor Bronze BRIDGE & END PINS: White w/Black Dots PICKGUARD: Tortoise Color – Beveled and Polished CASE: 533E Geib style INTERIOR LABEL: CFM IV & Eric Clapton Pre-printed Signatures ELECTRONICS: Optional OTHER OPTIONS: Available left-handed at no additional charge Get Your Martin Vintage Series 000-28EC Sunburst Today!

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

Martin 00015M Acoustic Guitar $1000.49 Martin 00015M Acoustic Guitar

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

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

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

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

Martin Marquis Guitar Strap $39.99 Martin Marquis Guitar Strap

Martin Guitar Strap Button $5.95 Martin Guitar Strap Button

Martin Guitar Polish $7.99 Martin Guitar Polish

Martin D-41 Dreadnought Guitar $3799.99 Martin D-41 Dreadnought Guitar

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

Martin D-16Rgt Dreadnought Guitar $1249 Martin D-16RGT Dreadnought Guitar

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

Used Martin Custom X Series Ca Acoustic Electric $499.99 In Store Used USED MARTIN CUSTOM X SERIES CA ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC

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 Lxm Little Martin Acoustic Guitar $243.59 Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar

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

Martin MSP3050 SP 80/20 Bronze Custom Light Acoustic Guitar Strings $5.99 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 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 000CMR Steve Miller Acoustic-Electric Guitar $5399 Martin Custom Artist Series 000CMR Steve Miller Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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

Used Martin Backpacker Guitar $124.99 In Store Used USED MARTIN BACKPACKER GUITAR

Martin D-28P Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar $2000.99 Martin D-28P Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

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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 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 6-Lug 13 Vintage Wood Drum Hoops $129.99 Yamaha 6-Lug 13″ Vintage Wood Drum Hoops

Yamaha L85s Silver Digital Piano Stand – Wood $90.99 Yamaha L85S Silver Digital Piano Stand – Wood

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

Gibson Hummingbird Custom Koa Acoustic Guitar $5349.99 Gibson Hummingbird Custom Koa Acoustic Guitar

Taylor T5 Custom Electric Guitar With Koa Top $2899.99 Taylor T5 Custom Electric Guitar with Koa Top

Gibson Advanced Jumbo Classic Koa Acoustic Guitar $3799 Gibson Advanced Jumbo Classic KOA Acoustic Guitar

Taylor Koa Series Dn-K Acoustic Guitar $3149 Taylor Koa Series DN-K Acoustic Guitar

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

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

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

Dean Performer Koa Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Aphex Koa Wood $399 The Dean Performer Koa Maple Acoustic-Electric Guitar is crafted with a beautiful koa top, back, and sides, mahogany neck, and a bound 22-fret rosewood fingerboard. You will be heard in any venue with the Dean guitar’s under-the-saddle piezo pickup and Dean DMT I2NR preamp with tuner that’s been enhanced with the addition of Aphex electronics. The Aphex™ Aural Exciter technology enhances the Exotica’s already-full tone by revealing its natural brightness, clarity, and resonance With Aphex, Dean Exoticas are the most massive sounding acoustics available. Other Performer guitar amenities include gold tuners, an abalone rosette, and a gloss natural finish.Koa body/top Mahogany neck Rosewood fingerboard 25-1/4″ scale Black NuBone nut and saddle Pearl block inlays Sealed die-cast tuners Gold hardware Celluloid binding Abalone rosette Dean DMT I2NR preamp with tuner Dean DWC-Aphex® Aural Exciter® & Big Bottom® circuitry Gloss natural finish

Dean Performer Koa Acoustic-Electric Guitar with Aphex Koa Wood 886830117909 $167.58 The Dean Performer Koa Maple Acoustic-Electric Guitar is crafted with a beautiful koa top, back, and sides, mahogany neck, and a bound 22-fret rosewood fingerboard. You will be heard in any venue with the Dean guitar’s under-the-saddle piezo pickup and Dean DMT I2NR preamp with tuner that’s been enhanced with the addition of Aphex electronics. The Aphex™ Aural Exciter technology enhances the Exotica’s already-full tone by revealing its natural brightness, clarity, and resonance With Aphex, Dean Exoticas are the most massive sounding acoustics available. Other Performer guitar amenities include gold tuners, an abalone rosette, and a gloss natural finish.Koa body/top Mahogany neck Rosewood fingerboard 25-1/4″ scale Black NuBone nut and saddle Pearl block inlays Sealed die-cast tuners Gold hardware Celluloid binding Abalone rosette Dean DMT I2NR preamp with tuner Dean DWC-Aphex® Aural Exciter® & Big Bottom® circuitry Gloss natural finish

Dean Performer Koa Acoustic-Electric Guitar With Aphex Koa Wood $399 The Dean Performer Koa Maple Acoustic-Electric Guitar is crafted with a beautiful koa top, back, and sides, mahogany neck, and a bound 22-fret rosewood fingerboard. You will be heard in any venue with the Dean guitar’s under-the-saddle piezo pickup and Dean DMT I2NR preamp with tuner that’s been enhanced with the addition of Aphex electronics. The Aphex Aural Exciter technology enhances the Exotica’s already-full tone by revealing its natural brightness, clarity, and resonance With Aphex, Dean Exoticas are the most massive sounding acoustics available. Other Performer guitar amenities include gold tuners, an abalone rosette, and a gloss natural finish.Koa body/top Mahogany neck Rosewood fingerboard 25-1/4″ scale Black NuBone nut and saddle Pearl block inlays Sealed die-cast tuners Gold hardware Celluloid binding Abalone rosette Dean DMT I2NR preamp with tuner Dean DWC-Aphex Aural Exciter & Big Bottom circuitry Gloss natural finish

Used (Pair) Yamaha Vh1410s 14In Wood Hoops $149.99 In Store Used USED (PAIR) YAMAHA VH1410S 14IN WOOD HOOPS

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Used Yamaha Wood Shell 12In Maple Snare $89.99 In Store Used USED YAMAHA WOOD SHELL 12IN MAPLE SNARE

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

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

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

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

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

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

Used Ibanez Rg3exka1 Koa Electric Guitar $299.99 In Store Used USED IBANEZ RG3EXKA1 KOA ELECTRIC GUITAR

Used Martin D42k /Spruce/Koa Guitar $3999.99 In Store Used USED MARTIN D42K /SPRUCE/KOA GUITAR

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

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

Used Taylor T5 Koa $1799.99 In Store Used USED TAYLOR T5 KOA

Used Fender Koa Telecastor $449.99 In Store Used USED FENDER KOA TELECASTOR

Mitchell Mu100 Koa Concert Ukulele $179.99 Mitchell MU100 Koa Concert Ukulele

Fender Nohea Koa Tenor Ukulele $199.99 Fender Nohea Koa Tenor Ukulele

Yamaha Cg171sf Flamenco Guitar $359.99 Yamaha CG171SF Flamenco Guitar

Yamaha Cs40 Classical Guitar $119.99 Yamaha CS40 Classical Guitar

Yamaha C40 Classical Guitar $139.99 Yamaha C40 Classical Guitar

Yamaha Pac112v Electric Guitar $299.99 Yamaha PAC112V Electric Guitar

Yamaha Pac012 Electric Guitar $179.99 Yamaha PAC012 Electric Guitar

Yamaha F335 Acoustic Guitar $149.99 Yamaha F335 Acoustic Guitar

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 000-42 Acoustic Guitar $3919.2 Martin 000-42 Acoustic Guitar

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

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

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

Martin 00015M Acoustic Guitar $859.99 Martin 00015M Acoustic Guitar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Martin Lxm Little Martin Acoustic Guitar $243.59 Martin LXM Little Martin Acoustic Guitar

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

Used Martin D16gt Acoustic $849.99 In Store Used USED MARTIN D16GT ACOUSTIC

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

Martin OM21 Special Acoustic Guitar $2522.13 Martin OM21 Special Acoustic Guitar

Martin D-28P Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar $2000.13 Martin D-28P Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

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

Martin HD-28 L Acoustic Guitar $1979.99 Martin HD-28 L Acoustic Guitar

Martin 00CXAE Acoustic-Electric Guitar $564.63 Martin 00CXAE Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Martin D15M Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar $859.99 Martin D15M Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

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

Martin OM-1GT Orchestra Acoustic Guitar $899 Martin OM-1GT Orchestra Acoustic Guitar

Martin D-1GT Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar $899 Martin D-1GT Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

Martin DCX1E Acoustic-Electric Guitar $699 Martin DCX1E Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Martin 000CX1 Acoustic-Electric Guitar $649.99 Martin 000CX1 Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Martin POW MIA Acoustic Guitar $2999.99 Martin POW MIA Acoustic Guitar

Martin D-18 1937 Acoustic Guitar $6899 Martin D-18 1937 Acoustic Guitar

Martin D-18P Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar $1999 Martin D-18P Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

Martin D-28 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar $2399 Martin D-28 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.

Martin 00015M Acoustic Guitar $1000.49 Martin 00015M Acoustic Guitar

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

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

Used Ibanez Aef37 Acoustic Electric Cherry @451 $149.99 In Store Used USED IBANEZ AEF37 ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC CHERRY @451

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

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

Wood sculpture, ‘Acoustic Melody’ $61.99 Celebrating music and dance, Nyoman Sudiana depicts a voluptuous musician playing the acoustic guitar. The portrait is carved by hand from Balinese suar wood and reveals a marked Cubist influence.

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

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

Used Allegra 5Pc Cherry Wood $2399.99 In Store Used USED ALLEGRA 5PC CHERRY WOOD

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

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

Martin Special Edition Omc Cherry Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar With Case Natural $2699 The Martin Special Edition OMC Cherry Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar is an OM style with a soft Venetian cutaway crafted with sustainable cherry sides and a three-piece back of cherry with a maple center wedge. The top is crafted with “rescued” solid Sitka spruce. The OMC Cherry Guitar’s cosmetic appointments include a cherry leave motif comprising the rosette and headstock, Herringbone purfling, maple headplate and position dots. This stage-ready guitar with cutaway body style is equipped with Fishman’s unobtrusive state-of-the-art Ellipse Aura system.Model: OMC CherryConstruction: Solid Sustainable Cherry Blocks; Mortise/Tenon Neck JointBody Size: 000-14 Fret CutawayTop: Solid Sitka Spruce (Rescued)Rosette: Single Ring With Cherry Leaf PatternTop Bracing Pattern: A-Frame ”X”Top Braces: Solid Sitka Spruce (Rescued Wood) 5/16”Back Material: Solid Sustainable Cherry Wings With Solid Sustainable Maple WedgeBack Purfling: Bold Herringbone Sustainable CherrySide Material: Solid Sustainable CherryEndpiece: Grained IvoroidEndpiece Inlay: Black/White/Black BoltaronBinding: Grained IvoroidTop Inlay Style: Bold Herringbone Sustainable CherrySide Inlay: Black/White/Black BoltaronBack Inlay: Black/White/Black BoltaronNeck Material: Sustainable CherryNeck Shape: Modified Low OvalNut Material: White CorianHeadstock: Solid/Square TaperHeadplate: Solid Sustainable Maple /Large Old Style (Less Est. 1833)Heelcap: Grained IvoroidFingerboard 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 – Sustainable Cherry DotsFingerboard Binding: NoneFinish Back & Sides:Polished Gloss With Aging TonerFinish Top:Polished Gloss With Aging TonerFinish Neck: Satin With Aging TonerBridge Material: Solid Sustainable KataloxBridge Style: BellyBridge String Spacing: 2-1/4”Saddle: 16” Radius/Compensated/White TusqTuning Machines: Gotoh Nickel Open-Geared With Oval ButtonsRecommended Strings: Martin Studio Performance Light Phosphor Bronze (Msp4100)Bridge & End Pins: White With Black DotsPickguard: NoneCase: 600 Series Molded Slate GrayInterior Label: Sustainable Wood SeriesElectronics: Fishman Ellipse Aura

Ovation Custom Legend C2079 AX Deep Contour Acoustic-Electric Guitar Cherry Cherry Burst $1099 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 Custom Legend C2079 AX Deep Contour Acoustic-Electric Guitar features a hand-selected, premium AAA 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. The guitar boasts an ebony fretboard and bridge, and hand-set abalone body and fretboard inlays. The traditional center soundhole has a gorgeous laser-cut oak-leaf and abalone rosette. With its onboard compressor, the OP-Pro Studio preamp enhances strummed chords, fingerpicked arpeggios, and single-note solos. Dual XLR and ¼” output jacks connect the Custom Legend Contour to virtually any sound system, stage amp, or recording console. Deep Bowl Ovation’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 System A lightweight dual-action truss rod makes precision adjustments simple. Carbon fiber stabilizers keep the fingerboard perfectly aligned at the neck/body joint. OP-Pro Studio The 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 Pickup Six 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 Epaulets The 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 Bracing Play an LX and prepare to be impressed by the hugeness of the acoustic sound. Deeper, richer but with the legendary Ovation balance and clarity.

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Seagull Coastline Series S6 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural $469 The Seagull Coastline Series S6 is a dreadnought acoustic guitar that features back and sides made from a 3-layer lamination of wild cherry wood. With a sound that lands somewhere between the mellow tone of a mahogany guitar and the bright sound of maple, wild cherry has proven itself to be an excellent tone wood. Grown locally, wild cherry is also an ecologically friendly choice. Seagull Coastline series guitars feature very smooth necks made from Silver Leaf Maple. Seagull Coastline series guitars represent one of the world’s outstanding values in acoustic guitars.Top: SpruceBack: Wild Cherry laminateSides: Wild Cherry laminateNeck: Silver Leaf MapleFretboard: Rosewood, 21 fretsBody: DreadnoughtFinish: NaturalNut: 1.8″Upper Bout: 11.38″Lower Bout: 15.87″Waist: 10.54″Body Length: 19.8″Body Depth: 4.9″Handcrafted in LaPatrie, Qu’bec Canada

Martin Swdgt Sustainable Wood Series Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar $1399 The Martin SWDGT 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. Appointments include pearl dot inlays and a natural satin finish for enhanced tone. Includes deluxe Martin hardshell case ($100 value).Model: SWDGTConstruction: Solid Sustainable Cherry Blocks; Mortise/Tenon Neck JointBody Size: D-14 FretTop: Solid Sitka SpruceRosette: Tortoise Color WwIvoroid, 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: 1-11/16”Fingerboard Width at 12Th Fret: 2-1/8”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: 2-1/8”Saddle: 16” Radius/Compensated/White TusqTuning Machines: Gold Enclosed w/ Small ButtonsRecommended Strings: Martin SP Lifespan Phosphor Bronze Medium Gauge (MSP7200)Bridge & End Pins: White w/ Tortoise Colored DotsPickguard: Tortoise ColorCase: 640 MoldedInterior Label: Sustainable Wood Series

Martin Martin Swomgt Sustainable Wood Series Orchestra Acoustic Guitar $1399 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

Seagull Coastline S6 GT Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Sunburst $519 The Seagull Coastline S6 GT is a dreadnought acoustic guitar with a burst finish that exudes the flash of some other acoustic guitars but with earthy colors that retain the natural look of wood.There’s just something classic about a sunburst finish on an acoustic guitar, and it has always been a popular choice. Seagull Coastline series guitars are one of the world’s outstanding values in acoustic guitars. The back and sides of the Coastline series guitars are made from a 3-layer lamination of wild cherry wood. Seagull Coastline series guitars also feature very smooth necks made from Silver Leaf Maple.With a sound that lands somewhere between the mellow tone of a mahogany guitar and the bright sound of maple, wild cherry has proven itself to be an excellent guitar tone wood. Grown locally, wild cherry is also an ecologically friendly choice. Top: Solid cedarBack: Wild Cherry laminateSides: Wild Cherry laminateNeck: Silver Leaf MapleFretboard: Rosewood, 21 fretsBody: DreadnoughtFinish: Rustic BurstNut: 1.8″Upper Bout: 11.38″Lower Bout: 15.87″Waist: 10.54″Body Length: 19.8″Body Depth: 4.9″Handcrafted in LaPatrie, Quebec Canada

Seagull Coastline S6 Gt Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Sunburst $519 The Seagull Coastline S6 GT is a dreadnought acoustic guitar with a burst finish that exudes the flash of some other acoustic guitars but with earthy colors that retain the natural look of wood.There’s just something classic about a sunburst finish on an acoustic guitar, and it has always been a popular choice. Seagull Coastline series guitars are one of the world’s outstanding values in acoustic guitars. The back and sides of the Coastline series guitars are made from a 3-layer lamination of wild cherry wood. Seagull Coastline series guitars also feature very smooth necks made from Silver Leaf Maple.With a sound that lands somewhere between the mellow tone of a mahogany guitar and the bright sound of maple, wild cherry has proven itself to be an excellent guitar tone wood. Grown locally, wild cherry is also an ecologically friendly choice. Top: Solid cedarBack: Wild Cherry laminateSides: Wild Cherry laminateNeck: Silver Leaf MapleFretboard: Rosewood, 21 fretsBody: DreadnoughtFinish: Rustic BurstNut: 1.8″Upper Bout: 11.38″Lower Bout: 15.87″Waist: 10.54″Body Length: 19.8″Body Depth: 4.9″Handcrafted in LaPatrie, Quebec Canada

Ibanez Exotic Wood Series EW50MPSE Acoustic-Electric Guitar $210 Ibanez Exotic Wood Series EW50MPSE Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Martin Martin SWOMGT Sustainable Wood Series Orchestra Acoustic Guitar $1217.13 Martin Martin SWOMGT Sustainable Wood Series Orchestra Acoustic Guitar

ESP Xtone Exotic Wood Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar $321.03 ESP Xtone Exotic Wood Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Washburn WD160SW All Solid Wood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar $499 Washburn WD160SW All Solid Wood Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

Ibanez EW20AS 12-String Exotic Wood Acoustic-Electric Guitar $449.99 Ibanez EW20AS 12-String Exotic Wood Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Ibanez Exotic Wood EW20QMEBBD Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar $449.99 Ibanez Exotic Wood EW20QMEBBD Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Ibanez EW20ASE Exotic Wood Figured Ash Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar $399.99 Ibanez EW20ASE Exotic Wood Figured Ash Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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Ibanez EWC30ASERLG EXOTIC WOOD SERIES Acoustic-Electric Guitar $399.99 Ibanez EWC30ASERLG EXOTIC WOOD SERIES Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Martin Certified Wood Series OMCE Mahogany Acoustic-Electric Guitar $2299 Martin Certified Wood Series OMCE Mahogany Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Road Runner RRDWA Deluxe Wood Dreadnought Acoustic Case $79.99 Road Runner RRDWA Deluxe Wood Dreadnought Acoustic Case

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Esp Xtone Exotic Wood Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar $349 ESP Xtone Exotic Wood Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Martin Certified Wood Series Omce Mahogany Acoustic-Electric Guitar $2299 Martin Certified Wood Series OMCE Mahogany Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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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