Top Five Mistakes of Amateur Musicians

This is an unofficial list based on my observations over a number of years. They are in no particular order and the list could certainly be expanded considerably! These are just the ones I’ve seen most often.

Playing over other musicians – this could also be titled “Doesn’t play nice with others.” People [...]

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Which Guitar Should I Buy?

This is probably the most commonly asked question when someone is just starting out with the guitar.  There is a bewildering number of choices in all price ranges, so the prospective player needs to answer a couple questions to narrow their focus.
First, what style of music do you want to learn to play?  If you [...]

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Tune Your Guitar By Ear

Tune your guitar by ear with this cool tuner! Click the desired string to sound the corresponding note.

Guitar Tuner courtesy of the folks at Wimpy Player

I’m A Guitar Player

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zZounds Just Add Bass Guitar Accessories Package

Starter packages are great for getting everything a beginner needs in one bargain-priced bundle — but what if the bass you want doesn’t come in a package? Get this! We’ve put everything a beginning player needs — except for the bass — into this deal: a 10-watt Ibanez amp with a headphone jack; an electronic [...]

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Zoom ZFX S2T Modeling Software with USB Computer Recording Interface

The ZFX Stack Package software works as a standalone application or as a VST plug-in and provides dozens of models of guitar and bass amps, speaker cabinets, mics, and stompboxes. The software comes with the S2t USB audio interface ? containing a real 12AX7 tube which combines real tube tone with digital 12-bit/48kHz clarity as [...]

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Zoom ZFX C5.1T Modeling Software with USB Computer Recording Interface

The new ZFX Stack and Control packages from Zoom offer countless options for guitarists and bassists to creatively manipulate their sound with assistance from legendary guitar rigs. Used as stand-alone software or as a VST plug-in application for use in digital audio software such as Cubase, the C5.1T is a floor controller that offers a [...]

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Zoom G1J John 5 Signature Series Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal

True guitar prodigies quickly emerge beyond their respective national scenes into the worldwide arena as a result of their exceptional talent and remarkable accolades. In light of his renowned abilities, Zoom has created the G1J signature effects pedal to showcase the varying tones of guitar virtuoso John 5.
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Zoom G92TT Twin Tube Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal

Giving body to the guitar sound and adding supple power and intensity — that is the task of the Energizer. Turning up the TUBE control to drive the 12AX7 produces warm crunch with rich harmonics. The BOOST control spruces up highs and lows, resulting in more transparency. Enjoy a powerful tone also when recording directly [...]

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Zoom G2.1u Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal

G2.1u: Taking multi-effects to the next level Conventional floor-type multi-effect processors are designed to sound good when they are plugged into a guitar amp. Modeling processors are designed for recording in line. Until now, there was no product that could handle both scenarios with equal finesse.
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Zoom A2.1u Acoustic Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal

Nothing lost, everything gained! The A2 series incorporates 24-bit / 96 kHz sampling and sophisticated sound modeling technology to process the line signal from the pickup, adding a lush body tone and the spatial ambience that is created by mic recording. Even when playing through an amplifier or PA speaker, the resonance of the guitar [...]

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