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It depends on the scale of the instrument, but the higher the frets are the closer they are together... no two frets are the same!
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What kind of guitar does Dave Matthew's play?
As per their official website: http://www.davematthewsband.com/#/band/Tim-Reynolds, he uses: Taylor 914c 6-string acoustic Taylor w65 12-string acoustic WOW, this is a very difficult question due to the fact that Dave Matthews plays many different types of guitars. I can tell you that as far as acoustic guitars go, he seems to be partial to "Martin" guitars. Martins are very high end acoustic guitars, some of the best in the world. It also means that they come with a heavy price tag as well. I was looking at a couple a few months ago, and they can range anywhere from $900 dollars to over $30,000 dollars (and anywhere in between) depending on what they are made out of. I've seen Dave play: Martin Steel 12-String Acoustic Guitar Martin Steel 6-String Acoustic Guitar Taylor 6-String (and 12 string) Acoustic Guitar Yamaha Country Jumbo 6 String Guitar Gibson 6-string SST Solid Body Acoustic Guitar Lakewood Acoustic Guitar And a "Veillette" 12-String Guitar too. All fantastic guitars to say the least. ---------------------------------------------------- he also used a Martin D-18 guitar on on his albem Remember Two Things which i got to use when i recorded in the same studio as him mgereaux --------------------------------------------------------------------
Can you start out with an electric guitar or an acoustic guitar?
electric for two main reasons: easier to play you can get thinner strings which are easier on your fingers , the necks tend to be thinner as well so if you don't have big hands this makes things easier to start. You can lower the strings closer to the neck very easily on an electric as well. they are also quieter if you live in an apartment or noise is an issue lets face it none of us are Van Halen or Yngwie Malmsteen good the first year or two learn guitar tabliture fast and scales really do help
Who much dose a Acoustic Guitar cost?
6 string Seagulls are around the $350 range, 12 strings around $450 and up. Great guitar for the price. Try and find a used instrument shop around your area that deals in used band equipment, and hit them up at the end of the month. That's the best time because bands that fold up sell their equipment then to get money for rent and other stuff they have to live on.
Do you have to know how to play the acoustic guitar before you play an electric guitar?
No, you don't. It's perfectly fine to start with the electric guitar. My first guitar was electric, and my guitar teacher says that it makes no difference either way. Just get what you like. There is one factor to consider though. You don't want the strings to be too far from the frets, or after a while it will end up slicing through your fingers and making them bleed. I suggest you go to a local music store where you are allowed to try the guitars before you buy one. As a beginner, you obviously don't know how to play, but you can still see how hard you have to press your fingers on the strings to get the strings to touch the frets (frets are the metal bars on the guitar neck). Pick a guitar that doesn't make you press your fingers too hard. But remember, it still makes no difference whether it's acoustic or electric; that is your preferance. If you need additional help in choosing a guitar, ask an employee at the music store. Most music stores have employees that are musicians themselves, so you'll probably be able to get some good advice from a guitarist who works there. All the music stores in my area have some very helpful guitarists working in the stores. Don't be afraid to ask them for advice.I've found that, no, you don't have to know acoustic to learn electric, but it sure helps to start out on an acoustic. The strings are fatter and usually the action is higher relative to an electric. Yes it's true, your fingers are going to hurt, and they probably will bleed, but things will only get easier with persistence. Starting on an acoustic guitar will help strengthen your fingers (ESPECIALLY for string bends) and build the callouses up on the tips of the fingers on your fretting hand a lot faster. You'll need those, or else every time you pick up the guitar it will feel like you're just starting out, and it'll take you longer to get used to it.Pain in your wrists and other joints can be a sign of poor technique and you can hurt yourself this way, but it's going to hurt a bit regardless if you're just starting out and you're talking about developing your fingers, and the muscles in your hands that you probably never used in that way before. Once you get proficient enough on the acoustic, you'll be flying on an electric when you make the switch. Trust me it works.well it all depends on whether you can actually play it and you may need lessons and who knows how long it will take you to pick it up some people have natural talent.
What does the Bass Guitar look like?
The bass guitar looks like an ordinary electric guitar except it has a longer neck and only four strings (5 or 6 string versions are available). The bass has only 20 frets but the neck is longer as the frets are each longer than that of the electric guitar. It is possible to get a fretless bass guitar aswell which allows for a smoother tone and sounds alot better in jazz style music.A Double Bass looks like a Cello only alot bigger. Generally played standing up from behind the instrument, it is far less common than the electric bass but, unfortunately, far more expensive.
How far apart should frets on a gutar be apart?
1000000 mm appart ext.
What was the first type of acoustic guitar invented?
As far as I remember, it was called a vihuela
Is an acoustic guitar a good guitar for beginners?
Not really. That is, an acoustic guitar is not any more of a "beginner's" instrument than an electric guitar is. It might be cheaper, and it may be quieter (or possibly not: you can practice an electric guitar without actually plugging it in, or with headphones), both of which are reasons parents might choose to purchase a child an acoustic guitar instead of an electric one. If you learn to master an acoustic, then you will have an easier time learning to play an electric. This is simply because acoustic guitars require more precision to make each note ring true. Also: an acoustic requires more finger pressure and therefore more finger strength and calluses. An electric is easier on the finger tips, but is also more sensitive as far as technique. My best answer is to practice on both to develop the most versatility. But if sound is an issue, an electric is quieter if you don't plug it into an amp.
What is the best acoustic guitar make?
Obviously a guitar is a very personal thing, so different makes will suit different people... but you won't go far wrong with a Gibson, Guild, Martin or Taylor guitar, but they do tend to be quite pricey!
What is Paul McCartney's favorite instrument?
Paul McCartney plays many instruments, a few of which are; guitar, bass guitar, piano, harmonica, recorder, banjo, mandolin, and drums.Paul's drum playing is most notably heard in the song "The Ballad of John and Yoko", which was recorded by only John Lennon and Paul, without the other two Beatles.Paul Mcartney played the bass guitar, the guitar and the piano. However it is said that he couldn't read sheet music????????
What kind of guitar does Dave Matthew's play?
As per their official website: http://www.davematthewsband.com/#/band/Tim-Reynolds, he uses: Taylor 914c 6-string acoustic Taylor w65 12-string acoustic WOW, this is a very difficult question due to the fact that Dave Matthews plays many different types of guitars. I can tell you that as far as acoustic guitars go, he seems to be partial to "Martin" guitars. Martins are very high end acoustic guitars, some of the best in the world. It also means that they come with a heavy price tag as well. I was looking at a couple a few months ago, and they can range anywhere from $900 dollars to over $30,000 dollars (and anywhere in between) depending on what they are made out of. I've seen Dave play: Martin Steel 12-String Acoustic Guitar Martin Steel 6-String Acoustic Guitar Taylor 6-String (and 12 string) Acoustic Guitar Yamaha Country Jumbo 6 String Guitar Gibson 6-string SST Solid Body Acoustic Guitar Lakewood Acoustic Guitar And a "Veillette" 12-String Guitar too. All fantastic guitars to say the least. ---------------------------------------------------- he also used a Martin D-18 guitar on on his albem Remember Two Things which i got to use when i recorded in the same studio as him mgereaux --------------------------------------------------------------------
Can you start out with an electric guitar or an acoustic guitar?
electric for two main reasons: easier to play you can get thinner strings which are easier on your fingers , the necks tend to be thinner as well so if you don't have big hands this makes things easier to start. You can lower the strings closer to the neck very easily on an electric as well. they are also quieter if you live in an apartment or noise is an issue lets face it none of us are Van Halen or Yngwie Malmsteen good the first year or two learn guitar tabliture fast and scales really do help
Who much dose a Acoustic Guitar cost?
6 string Seagulls are around the $350 range, 12 strings around $450 and up. Great guitar for the price. Try and find a used instrument shop around your area that deals in used band equipment, and hit them up at the end of the month. That's the best time because bands that fold up sell their equipment then to get money for rent and other stuff they have to live on.
How do play a acoustic electric guitar?
take a wet towel and put it on your head. then you take a screwdriver and stick it as far up your nose as possible. then you place one peanut under each of your toes. then hold the neck of the guitar in your hand. then you scream as loud as you can.
What is a good electric guitar for players used to acoustic?
You can use any electric guitar just like an acoustic, but the main differences are the action (string distance from the neck) and possibly the width of the neck. Electric guitars may have narrower necks and the action height is usually closer to the neck. Action can be adjusted in electric guitars. As far as I know, all electric guitars have steel strings with varying thicknesses for flexibility. Some acoustic guitars have nylon for the same purpose.
What is the best software to learn guitar?
powertab or guitar pro, to learn scales and if you want to figure out a chord heres some sites.... youtube is by far the BEST place to lean guitar though , I'm not even joking. if you're not sure about a chord http://www.chorderator.com/cgi-bin/designer.py?frets=+++++&tuning= if you want to learn new scales to help you solo http://www.scalerator.com/
What can an electric guitar can be considered as?
An electric guitar is as most guitars a string instrument. Not too much unlike the other string instruments; violin, banjo, cello, etc. The difference is that the electric guitar was designed to send string vibration signals to be amplified far beyond their acoustic capabilities... in fact, they have very little to no acoustic sound. There have been other sting instruments that use the same pickup methods, though are quite uncommon or "unconventional" for their use, ie. the electric violin.
