316 thoughts on “Brian’s guitar Advice”

  1. Rodeo Music Corporation Guitar
    Danigirl

    I know this discussion started quite a while back, but I want to find out more info on my 38″ Rodeo Music Corporation guitar that was a hand me down from my dad.

    1. Re: laramie by rosetti (humming bird)
      guy

      : the beautyful humming bird design guitar was given to me complete with origanal case by an old friend of my parents.upon researching the guitar all i have is the fact that it cost 48 pounds in the seventies.but cant find anything else about it any where please help pics are available

      I have one of these guitars. Laramie by Rossetti, hummingbird model with a zero nut, adjustable bridge, sunburst red. Model No. 9714 Made in Korea. Sadly I have no info on it either.

    2. Re: laramie by rosetti (humming bird)
      Gary

      : I have had a Laramie guitar since the early seventies, bought by my ex as a birthday present. It must have been an entry-level model but it has mellowed and sounds as good as guitars costing much more. It is a red sunburst and hummingbird scratch plate with "LARAMIE by Rosetti" on a label behind the soundhole.

      1. Re: laramie by rosetti (humming bird)
        shelby-lyn

        I am 18 years old and when i was about 12 i went to Reading england with my grandpartens. They found a Laramie guitar just as the both of you have described, it was in an antique shop, my grandpa bought it for my grandma and then she passed it down to me… I have it and i know virtually nothing about it. [email protected] is my email keep me poasted.

    3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... derek kerr
      derek kerr

      the beautyful humming bird design guitar was given to me complete with origanal case by an old friend of my parents.upon researching the guitar all i have is the fact that it cost 48 pounds in the seventies.but cant find anything else about it any where please help pics are available

      1. hummingbird laramie rosetti accustic guitar made in korea in 70s
        simon harris

        Hi I was cycling a few days ago down a country lane and wat do I spot in the middle of nowhere a guitar my by laramie by rosetti the only I found was on the gibson’s hummingbirds and the other I found on ebay were made in japan not korea like the 1 I have, which is wired coz the week before I was at a carboot looking at guitar thinking id love to av 1 to play again, and wat do I find days later a guitar in lovely quality superb craftmen ship with the wood too n I love the smell in the inside smell wicked

  2. Hey! I have a Conn F-10 guitar. I can’t find any info about this style. If you could help, I’d appreciate it. =D
    Also, I just got interested in playing, but when I’m playing chords, the neck of the guitar seems to be too large for my hand. I play the violin, if this has anything to do with how I hold it?
    Thanks!

    1. Re: Conn F-10?
      Philip

      Mary, this is off the subject of your question, but the F10 is a "folk" style neck (smaller that Conn’s C series. I am in a bind with my son damaging my dad’s F10. If you are having difficulty with the neck size, I could ease some family tension by purchasing your guitar. The serial number from my dad’s is 72023234. I apologize for rudeness of this reply. There is little out there on the CONN guitar that I can find. The 72 in the serial number is the year as far as I can find out on the WWW & the neck size is the other thing I know about this guitar. [email protected]

      : Hey! I have a Conn F-10 guitar. I can’t find any info about this style. If you could help, I’d appreciate it. =D
      : Also, I just got interested in playing, but when I’m playing chords, the neck of the guitar seems to be too large for my hand. I play the violin, if this has anything to do with how I hold it?
      : Thanks!

  3. Conn f-35 ser 78
    Monte Pollock

    I ahve a Conn guitar That Apears to be a Presentation Model,With Intricate Tree of life fret board Inlay and split back,Abalone purfling on Front and back.Could any one tell me Anything about it.I no longer play due to Injury,So it will be for sale to someone who loves it as much as I.Pics available on request.
    Thanks,and Happy Picking,Mont

  4. Im going to buy a valve amp soon but i dont no which! I no i want a combo not too loud and one which has as variety of tones from blues to hard rock tops id pay would be $620. Im also thinking about buying a zakk wylde overdrive to go with but i want it too sound good with amp so i want a good match heeelp!

    1. Re: valve amp
      johnnyP

      Sam, I’ve always been a big fan of Mesa’s. sound great, big thick tone esp. after you swith to JJ tubes. They have a lot to offer I think more so than Marshall, Peavey, & Randall. not that those are bad amps I just prefer Mesa’s over all.

  5. guitar finish
    panagiotis alexopoulos

    my faded worn cherry guitar haw a small ding in the wood.Can i fill it somehow, polish it off or leave it alone since the faded finish is matt and consquently porous.Many thanks in advance.

  6. I have come across a Hoph acoustic cello guitar its from the fifties its black, its cutaway, it needs slight attention. I have no clue is it a find? If so what do I do.

    1. : I have come across a Hopf acoustic cello guitar its from the fifties its black, its cutaway, it needs slight attention. I have no clue is it a find? If so what do I do.

    2. : I have come across a Hopf acoustic cello guitar its from the fifties its black, its cutaway, it needs slight attention. I have no clue is it a find? If so what do I do.

  7. Advice needed to make a better sound
    Gary

    Hello, I have both an acoustic and an electric guitar and can play either through a 4 channel PA, with reverb, which I also sing through. I have seen other people using backing tracks to add to the performance. What are my options for doing this…MP3? CD? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

  8. PICK UPS
    BEN LESTER

    HELLO, I’VE GOT A LES PAUL COPY THAT NEEDED NEW PICK UP HOUSING’S? I ORDERED SOME FROM ALL PARTS . COM AND THEY ASSURE ME THAT THEY ARE CORRECT! MY PROBLEM IS ARE THE PICK UPS SUPPOSED TO FLOAT I.E HAVE A LOT OF PLAY IN THEM OR ARE THEY SUPPOSED TO BE RIGID LIKE THEY ARE AT THE MIN! THANKYOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME. BEN

    1. Re: Conn Acoustic guitar
      Mike Kern

      I am the proud owner of a Conn 12 String SER 81740095 and Mod F2112. I owned a lot of guitars but this is the best Eever know anyone who has played one and cant put it down I have been looking for a 6 string. buy alais cant find one
      I would love to have one. I cant play but with the Conn 6 who cares it just gives mw that specialsound Mike Kern

      1. Conn Guitar
        CE. Smith

        I have a Conn Guitar, Ser.# 39762770, Model F9. It’s in Mint condition, looks like new. Not sure I want to sell it , but may consider..

    2. Re: Conn Acoustic guitar
      Richard

      I have a Conn F9; purchased about 1979 or 1980 for $115 in Rhode Island. Bought it as a guitar that I could take to the beach (did not want to take my 1970 Martin D35) but found it to be an excellent acoustic guitar – great intonation, stays in tune, balanced bright tone and very durable and well-made. Am considering buying a good quality pickup for it to use as acoustic/electric for gigs. I am going to keep my eye out for other Conns to add to the collection.

      : Hi,
      : Can you tell me anything about the Conn acoustic guitar Model F9? Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!

      1. Re: Conn Acoustic guitar
        Richard

        Add to my previous post: Having owned Yamaha acoustics, I think the Conn guitars might have been made by them when C G Conn shifted brass instrument production to Yamah – seems likely they would have also used Yamaha when shifting guitar production to Japan in the 70s.

        : I have a Conn F9; purchased about 1979 or 1980 for $115 in Rhode Island. Bought it as a guitar that I could take to the beach (did not want to take my 1970 Martin D35) but found it to be an excellent acoustic guitar – great intonation, stays in tune, balanced bright tone and very durable and well-made. Am considering buying a good quality pickup for it to use as acoustic/electric for gigs. I am going to keep my eye out for other Conns to add to the collection.

        : : Hi,
        : : Can you tell me anything about the Conn acoustic guitar Model F9? Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!

    3. Re: Conn Acoustic guitar
      Eric Rockstroh

      I,too, have never heard of an F9… but I’m no expert… just a guy that bought a Conn F10 (Ser.No. 71102657) back in 1967. Still my favorite to this day. It was my HS Graduation present to myself. This particular one sounded better than any other acoustic guitar in the store.

      1. Re: Conn Acoustic guitar
        Chris Downing

        : I,too, have never heard of an F9… but I’m no expert… just a guy that bought a Conn F10 (Ser.No. 71102657) back in 1967. Still my favorite to this day. It was my HS Graduation present to myself. This particular one sounded better than any other acoustic guitar in the store.

        I traded a 1966 Chevy for mine in 1974 and I still have it. It is a Conn F10. This is the same model guitar that Mac Davis plyed on his TV show in the to late 70s. I recently had mine completly redone and it sounds better than ever.
        Chris

        1. Re: Conn Acoustic guitar
          TC

          : : I,too, have never heard of an F9… but I’m no expert… just a guy that bought a Conn F10 (Ser.No. 71102657) back in 1967. Still my favorite to this day. It was my HS Graduation present to myself. This particular one sounded better than any other acoustic guitar in the store.

          : I traded a 1966 Chevy for mine in 1974 and I still have it. It is a Conn F10. This is the same model guitar that Mac Davis plyed on his TV show in the to late 70s. I recently had mine completly redone and it sounds better than ever.
          : Chris
          I have a Conn F-9 serial 39762278….bot 30 plus years ago.
          I keep thinking i’m going to buy a better guitar someday. I play all sorts of fancy models but keep with the Conn. Easy action…great sound pound for pound you can’t beat it…Hey, I think I paid $125.00 for mine.

      1. Re: Conn Acoustic guitar
        Chris

        I have a Conn f9. I don’t know how old it is, but it is very well made and has a great sound. It is somewhat small, but that makes it easy to transport – and to play slide on. (I like open G tuning, and tend to be all over the neck, so I just find it easier to play on something that isn’t heavy and large.)

        It is a lightweight, 6-string acoustic. I have had some trouble with some hum on one of the frets, but that I think is more a matter of wear and tear than any fault of the manufacturer.

        It is a badass little guitar, and everyone who plays on it really digs it. I don’t know anything at all about guitars. This is the only one I’ve ever had in my possession, and don’t see myself getting another. So I can’t really compare it to other guitars in terms of sound or quality.

        But those who know guitars say it is well-built and has a great sound.

        Hope that helps.

  9. I have a blue bass with a black pickguard but I’m tired of the color. I’m thinking maybe white or a dark orange with the black pickguard. I want to know what kind of paint/clear coat I should use to coat the body, and if I need to remove all of the existing paint. Thanks.

  10. how to adjust truss rod
    steve

    Hi there,I own a ibenaz guiter which is 5 years old but now I need to adjust my guiter’s truss rod ,Can anyone guide me step by step in detail how to do so?please help me ,I am badly need this information.
    Thank you
    steve

  11. Help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Nikki

    Hey I dont anything about electric guitars and I wanna play like the pros I mean I serously wanna sound like jimmy Hendricks Please help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  12. advise please
    donna

    My husband left me a few guitars and the one I don’t know anything about is an encore ll hollow body electric. Is it worth anything? Where can I go to find out anything about this? I went to a local buy/sell shop and they offered me 250… Thanks

  13. I'm going electric and I'm confused
    Brad Jackson (via moderator)

    Been playing acoustic for years, finally going to drop some cash on an electric.

    I’ve narrowed it down to 3 guitars.

    Option 1: dual humbuckers with 1 master vol and 1 master tone knob with 3-way switch
    Option 2: dual humbuckers with 1 tone / 1 vol knob for each pickup (4 total) and a 3-way switch
    Option 3: neck humbucker and bridge single coil with the same config as Option 2 (4 total knobs versus 2 total on Option 1).

    I play bluesy rock/alt country, and play a little rhythm, a little lead.

    Do I need more knobs or less, two of the same pick ups or one of each.
    I know humbuckers sound meaty and single coils are more twangy but I have no idea what the hell all those little knobs do.

    ANY opinions would be appreciated

    Thanks,
    Brad

        1. pls, give me guitar lesson
          Kayode Tokun

          : : : i can’t play guitar. i want play it but how? i don’t know anything about play guitar so plz.. send me lesson.i am so interested that i bought a bass guitar………pls

  14. Gibson Les Paul Custom Limited Edition information?
    Terry Couch

    Hey Guitar guys, i have a 1980 Gibson Les Paul Custom Limited Edition Goldtop, Serial#80560084, it has a Pearl Plate on the back of the headstock with (Reg No 42) meaning it was the 42nd one made of this kind, vintage dealers and appraisers tell me it is a limited edition and has a gold lacquer finish that gibson didnt show in 1980, i bought it new, it came from the factory just like it is, they say thay havent seen one like it, are any of you familiar with a les paul custom like this or know anything about it?, i got on the net for sale but i dont know if should sell such a Rare Guitar, what do you think? email me for any pics at [email protected]

    1. Re: The Schaller Scholar exclusive to rosetti
      Loopy

      I have owned one of these guitars since about 1975 – it was given to me by a friend of my father’s, so it was second-hand then and it looked as if it was a good few years old then so I would say pretty definitely from the sixties. I still play it but like others, have never managed to find any infor on it. I do know that it was a relatively cheap guitar when bought from new (although back then a ‘cheap ‘ guitar was quite expensive compared to now.

      1. Re: The Schaller Scholar exclusive to rosetti
        austin

        : I have owned one of these guitars since about 1975 – it was given to me by a friend of my father’s, so it was second-hand then and it looked as if it was a good few years old then so I would say pretty definitely from the sixties. I still play it but like others, have never managed to find any infor on it. I do know that it was a relatively cheap guitar when bought from new (although back then a ‘cheap ‘ guitar was quite expensive compared to now.

        I too have this guitar. My sister bought it through the school music teacher when she wanted to learn to play.The year would be about 1968 and I thinkthe price was either £10 or £15. I have recently taken it out of the loft ,re-strung it and started to play it again. It has a lovely
        warm tone and is easy to play.

        1. Re: The Schaller Scholar exclusive to rosetti
          Dave

          : : I bought my Schaller Scholar around 1964/66 as best I can remember and believe it cost about £14. The label inside describes it as No.007, The Schaller Scholar, exclusive to Rosetti, Foreign.
          This guitar was passed to my sister-in-law who later gave it to my son. Recently my son and I have repaired it and put it back to a playable state. One of the pearlised plastic tuning buttons had cracked and come in two, whilst others showed signs of cracking as well. The machine heads were all replaced.
          The major problem was that the rear of the bridge had lifted away from the top of the guitar, pulling the facing veneer with it. We replaced this with a new bridge and saddle after filling the damaged face with a wood infill.
          Hope this will give the instrument a new life – a further 45 years ?

          i

    2. Re: The Schaller Scholar exclusive to rosetti
      Dan Hale

      I have one too, don’t know any history behind it though. Is it really from the 60’s??? Mine looks pretty old… Got it for £15 from a car boot sale. What is it, why only 18 frets??

      1. Re: The Schaller Scholar exclusive to rosetti
        Gary Murane

        I too have been trying for some time to learn more about this beautiful little guitar called a schaller scholler. Mine looked about 20 or 30 years old when I got it and I have had it for about the same length of time, but sadly I have’nt been able to kearn any more about the instrument than you. Please let me know if you find out anything else about this beautiful little thing. Gary.

    3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Darryn
      Darryn

      I have found this guitar, does anyone know what it is?
      i.e year etc.. It looks at least 30 years old and Rosetti
      has no information on this classical nylon string guitar…

      1. I should imagine it is
        Anonymous

        I should imagine it is manufactured in Cremona Factory Luby, Czeckoslovakia. These days they are known as Strunal.

        I had a Tatra classical guitar from same period and the headstock and neck design is almost identical. I also once owned a violin by Rosetti and that was definitely from Cremona in Luby.

  15. can anyone help with this Guitar please
    Terry Langdon

    Acoustic Guitar made by Lamarie (was it distributed by Rosetti!) Any information, guitar approximately 25 years old. Cheers TJ

  16. online music
    Debbi

    Hey, I’m pretty much a beginner, but I’m trying to find sheet music online, so I don’t have to spend alot of money on books and stuff. I only know of two sites that have music on them for FREE. Anyone know of any sites?

      1. Re: bass guiter chords for brain adams summer of 69
        olufunke alakija

        : : bass guiter chords for brain adams summer of 69

        If this is fayor(govt college eric moore)please email me back.thanks

  17. price of my 6 string acustical conn serial # 39770416 model f9
    Brian K

    i cant find any info on my guitar my dad bought it when he was like 14 and i dont know much about it although it is one of my fav guitars to play if anyone has any info that could help me out or even a website please email me or reply
    thanks

    1. Re: price of my 6 string acustical conn serial # 39770416 model f9
      Brian K

      : i cant find any info on my guitar my dad bought it when he was like 14 and i dont know much about it although it is one of my fav guitars to play if anyone has any info that could help me out or even a website please email me or reply my sn is [email protected]
      : thanks

    1. Gibson Les Paul Junior over 35 years old
      marvin david

      I have a Gibson Les Paul Junior over 35 years old in very good condition and would like to know what would be the cost for this item now.
      Please resopond. Thank you .

      Marvin.

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... John
      John

      I have a 30-year-old guitar made by the Rodeo Music Corporation that was based out of Los Angeles, California. (Model No. RA12-N). The tuning pegs need to be replaced. This guitar measures 37-1/2 inches in length and the base is 13-1/2 inches wide at its widest point. A search of the web reveals nothing about the manufacturer or the model number. So several questions arise… 1)Am I measuring the guitar correctly so that those in the know will understand what size tuning pegs I need? 2)Are there resources of which I am unaware that might be able to point me in the right direction for additional information? 3)Do I need to measure the size of the tuning pegs? 4)And finally, am I spinning my wheels for nothing? (It was my wife’s guitar and I’m trying to get it fixed for our 20th wedding anniversary.) Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    1. Re: Ibanez Vintage Series
      DAn Zig (really)

      : I recently bought an Ibanez V100 NT But don’t know much about it. Ebay strikes again! I found out that they were released in the 1998 catalog and then they just disappeared. Anybody know why? It seems to be a solid mid-price acoustic. Plays & looks great the one I bought looks like it never left the case. I’d appreciate any info on this seemimg odd duck.
      There does not seem to be much info on this type of guitar as I have been searching all day. I want to buy one but I am not sure what the type of reviews are on it. Anyone who has a review on the "Ibanez Vintage Series Guitar" should submit it so we will all know.

      1. Re: Ibanez Vintage Series
        Alex

        : : I recently bought an Ibanez V100 NT But don’t know much about it. Ebay strikes again! I found out that they were released in the 1998 catalog and then they just disappeared. Anybody know why? It seems to be a solid mid-price acoustic. Plays & looks great the one I bought looks like it never left the case. I’d appreciate any info on this seemimg odd duck.
        : There does not seem to be much info on this type of guitar as I have been searching all day. I want to buy one but I am not sure what the type of reviews are on it. Anyone who has a review on the "Ibanez Vintage Series Guitar" should submit it so we will all know.

        I’ve had one since 1982 and it was a year or two old. I used to retail guitars in London’s west end and this was THE guitar I really loved. Serial number is 800213 for anyone interested. I use it as a "notebook" guitar. They are rare and I would recommend keeping if you have a good one.

        Alex

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... T. J.
      T. J.

      I recently bought an Ibanez V100 NT But don’t know much about it. Ebay strikes again! I found out that they were released in the 1998 catalog and then they just disappeared. Anybody know why? It seems to be a solid mid-price acoustic. Plays & looks great the one I bought looks like it never left the case. I’d appreciate any info on this seemimg odd duck.

      1. Ibanez V100
        Robin K

        I have one, S/N: 791207 so perhaps yours were made in Feb 1980 and mine in Dec 1979. I have a hardcase for it but I´m not sure it is the original case. If anyone would be interested, let me know. I live in Sweden.

  18. I’m in a band and i want to play electric guitar and i was wondering what the best brands were. Please speak from personal experience…if there’s a brand that i should ovoid please tell me…

    Thanxz for the help!!
    Love alwayz…

    1. Re: brands
      Gary H

      There is no clear cut Good and Bad. Many good and many bad brands exist. Even within the "good" brands, there are "bad" models. And, some of the "bad" brands have had a few great models!

      Hint: Gibson and Fender (the kings of the hill) would have never gotten to where they are now if they had not essentially invented the blueprint of the electric guitar or had consistently produced duds over the past 50 years. The likes of PRS, Modulus, Parker, Guild, MusicMan, and G&L would have never gotten to where they are if they hadn’t produced a more innovative or better-built product (albeit at a higher price). And, the likes of ESP, Epiphone, Ibanez, Yamaha, Jackson, Schecter, and Fernandez would have never gotten to where they are today without delivering a price-competitive quality product.

    1. Re: acoustic guitar sound holes
      Gary H

      I would not be surprised if stickers are used on "economy" acoustic guitars, but on any more-expensive brands like Martin, Gibson, Taylor, Guild, etc., you have a soundhole rosette, which fits into a very fine little circular channel that is routed out around the soundhole. The rosette is glued into the channel — typically these days with superglue.

      http://www.stewmac.com/cgi-bin/hazel.cgi?action=SERVE&sku=1502&ITEM=catalog/sku.html

  19. Using a Bass amp for Guitar...
    Pavlos

    I like the idea of getting a warmer sound through using a bass amp. Now is this a good idea? I heard that you shouldn’t use overdrive with a bass amp, which kinda defeats the object a little for what I want it for…
    What are the pros and cons of using this setup?

    1. Re: Using a Bass amp for Guitar...
      Gary H

      The only component in a bass amplifier rig that may not handle 6-string guitar distortion particularly well — and this would be over a long period of time — would be the speaker(s).

      Compared to guitar speaker cabinets, bass bins have speakers that are optimised mostly for low-frequency output. Any decent bass speaker can take quite a bit of "abuse" such as overdriven distortion, but a guitar produces more high frequency output than a bass does and bass speaker voice coils aren’t going to take *high* volume clipping from guitars over time as well as a speakers designed for guitar applications will be able to. The result is that the voice coils in some bass speaker drivers will eventually fail. If you use a guitar cabinet with a bass amp, this problem won’t arise.

      Over the years, many blues players have used bass amplifier heads along with guitar speaker cabinets.

  20. request for guiter lessons
    vishal yadav

    i anm playing guiter from last three years as a professtional but my problem is that i can not play the notes accoring to their speed so we have to play the number slowly can send me the lesson to increase the lessons to help me and my band.

    thank u

    1. Re: request for guiter lessons
      Gemma Buer

      i need help to know guiter chords because i write my own songs and im trying to get the music to my songs can you help? love Gem xx

    2. Re: request for guiter lessons
      Devavrata Nath

      : i anm playing guiter from last three years as a professtional but my problem is that i can not play the notes accoring to their speed so we have to play the number slowly can send me the lesson to increase the lessons to help me and my band.

      : thank u

      1. Re: request for bass guiter lessons
        richard

        : : i anm playing bass guiter from last three years as a professtional but my problem is that i can not play the notes accoring to their speed so we have to play the number slowly can send me the lesson to increase the lessons to help me and my band.this is my home address 3,coker street orile agege.

        : : thank u

        1. Re: request for bass guiter lessons
          peter kansembe

          : : : i anm playing bass guiter from last three years as a professtional but my problem is that i can not play the notes accoring to their speed so we have to play the number slowly can send me the lesson to increase the lessons to help me and my band.this is my home address plot 2406 kasuku st.lusaka zambia

          : : : thank u

        2. Re: request for bass guiter lessons
          armani

          : : : i anm playing bass guiter from last three years as a professtional but my problem is that i can not play the notes accoring to their speed so we have to play the number slowly can send me the lesson to increase the lessons to help me and my band.this is my home address 3,coker street orile agege.

          : : : thank u

      2. Re: request for guiter lessons
        Girish

        I pplay guiter no profesionaly,but there is a problem that i want to tune my guiter strings properly please guide me.
        : : thank u

    3. Re: request for guiter lessons
      vishal yadav

      : i am playing guiter from last three years as a professtional, but my problem is that i can not play the notes according to their actual speed so we have to play the number slowly. Can u send me the lesson to increase the leading speed to help me and my band.

      : thank u

  21. continental music co. acoustic guitar
    lynden williams

    does anyone have any info on this old guitar ive inherited from my grandfather? any help would greatly appreciated. its marked continental music company. it has "f" holes also. thanks please call 503-520-9472 or e mail me

      1. TUNING MY GUITAR TWO STEPS DOWN LIKE BILLY CORGAN
        David Belanger

        HEY I WANNA KNOW HOW TO TUNE MY GUITAR TWO STEPS DOWN LIKE THE SMASHING PUMPKINS SO I CAN GET THAT REALLY DEEP TONE TO MY GUITAR SOUND.

    1. Re: I need help wid me guiter
      stefan

      : i want to learn how to play but i have no idear about any thing but i really want to learn how to play if you can help at all please e-mail me e.g music sheets and stuff

    2. Re: I need a guiter chords
      deepak uprety

      : hello
      i am a great fan of eagles so plz send me the guiter chords of some eagles hits including lye’in eye
      i would be greatful if u do so
      deep………….

      1. Re: I need a guiter chords
        Devavrata Nath

        : : hello
        : i am a great fan of eagles so plz send me the guiter chords of some eagles hits including lye’in eye
        : i would be greatful if u do so
        : deep………….

    3. Re: I need a guiter chords
      deepak uprety

      : hello
      i am a great fan of eagles so plz send me the guiter chords of some eagles hits including lye’in eye
      i would be greatful if u do so
      deep………….

      1. Re: I need a guiter chords
        kamrul hasan

        :little wing by jimmi hendrics, careless whisper in the wind by jeorge micheal : Please give a suggestion about guiter and give me guiter chords

      1. Re: I need a guiter chords
        vijay

        : : Please give a suggestion about <B style="color:black;background-color:#ffff66">guiter</B> and give me <B style="color:black;background-color:#ffff66">guiter </B><B style="color:black;background-color:#A0FFFF">chords</B>

  22. Conn Acoustic Guitars
    Sean Hale

    I have a Conn acoustic guitar dated 1960 with serial number 78. It still looks and plays great, but I usually prefer my Alvarez because I can plug straight into the board. Although the Conn was made in Japan, I would hope it’s antiquity, low serial number , and great shape might make it worth somthing to a collector. Does anyone even have a slightest clue of what a good selling price for this item may be.

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      beto short

      Sean, if that model has blond stripes on blond sides, and has metal strings, it sold for $100.00 new. I bought mine for $150.00 and never regretted it. If you have one like that, I’ll give you $150.00 if it is in usable condition. I like the sound of that model.If it is one of the classical models with nylons strings, it was worth less than that. I have a Conn acoustic guitar dated 1960 with serial number 78. It still looks and plays great, but I usually prefer my Alvarez because I can plug straight into the board. Although the Conn was made in Japan, I would hope it’s antiquity, low serial number , and great shape might make it worth somthing to a collector. Does anyone even have a slightest clue of what a good selling price for this item may be.

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      Dave

      : I have a Conn acoustic guitar dated 1960 with serial number 78. It still looks and plays great, but I usually prefer my Alvarez because I can plug straight into the board. Although the Conn was made in Japan, I would hope it’s antiquity, low serial number , and great shape might make it worth somthing to a collector. Does anyone even have a slightest clue of what a good selling price for this item may be.

      Sean, I purchased a Conn 12-string in 2000, but don’t know how to read the serial number to get the date of manufacture. This guitar has a Zero-nut fret, something I can’t find on any guitar today up to $3,500 even. It plays the best of any 12-string I’ve ever held, and only equaled by an Ovation Custom Balladeer 12-string I played in the early 70’s (made in USA then). My instrument is pretty beat up, which has zero effect on how it sounds it seems. I bought it for under $200 from a locally major music store who was embarassed due to it’s looks to sell it and obviously didn’t know squat about what the Zero-nut fret and sound meant. Perhaps most of their customers are into the Washburn "pretty face" factor – I buy instruments for their sound and playability, irregardless of the curb appeal. Sorry if this doesn’t help much. Good luck with your instrument!

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    1. Re: Conn Acoustic guitars
      Rob Buchanan

      I have a Conn acoustic model F-11 (I think. It’s hard to read the model #) purchased in 1976. I’m trying to get a price on for insurance purposes. Can anybody help?

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        Dave

        : : : has anyone ever heard of a conn acoustic guitar and if so are they any good?

        : Yes, indeed! I have a 12-string Conn Acoustic guitar, purchased in 1977. I love it now as much as then, and I also own a Guild 12-string. The sound is mellow and beautiful and just gets better with age. My question–are 12-string Conn’s still manufactured and if so, who carries them?

        I too have a Conn 12-string. It is the only 12-string, or guitar for that matter I can find with a Zero-nut fret, if you know what that is. It is a fret, imediately after the nut, that the strings rest directly on after comming off the nut. This makes the action so low and easy to play, many of my friends think it plays easier than their 6 strings. It’s sound is very mellow and full – the body is a bit worked over, but I bought it new for under $200 and the store was embarassed to sell it to me due to it’s appearance. I’ve only played an early 70’s ovation 12-string (balladeer made in USA) that played as easily, and none as full sounding. Neither Music123.com nor Musiciansfriend.com have Conn as a brand. I’m afraid it’s probably an excellent mid-range guitar produced by the brass company (conn trumpets, etc.), and probably designed by a master of the art but never caught on due to lack of celebrity endorsement, etc. I would love to find a 6-string of the same calibre (Zero nut fret, etc.). Good luck in your search.

        1. Re: Conn Acoustic guitars
          Dave

          : : : : has anyone ever heard of a conn acoustic guitar and if so are they any good?

          : : Yes, indeed! I have a 12-string Conn Acoustic guitar, purchased in 1977. I love it now as much as then, and I also own a Guild 12-string. The sound is mellow and beautiful and just gets better with age. My question–are 12-string Conn’s still manufactured and if so, who carries them?

          : I too have a Conn 12-string. It is the only 12-string, or guitar for that matter I can find with a Zero-nut fret, if you know what that is. It is a fret, imediately after the nut, that the strings rest directly on after comming off the nut. This makes the action so low and easy to play, many of my friends think it plays easier than their 6 strings. Its sound is very mellow and full – the body is a bit worked over, but I bought it new for under $200 and the store was embarassed to sell it to me due to it’s appearance. I’ve only played an early 70’s ovation 12-string (balladeer made in USA) that played as easily, and none as full sounding. Neither Music123.com nor Musiciansfriend.com have Conn as a brand. I’m afraid it’s probably an excellent mid-range guitar produced by the brass company (conn trumpets, etc.), and probably designed by a master of the art but never caught on due to lack of celebrity endorsement, etc. I would love to find a 6-string of the same calibre (Zero nut fret, etc.). Good luck in your search.

          I meant I bought it used in 2000, but don’t know how to read the serial number to see how old it is.

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            M. A. JONES

            : : : : : has anyone ever heard of a conn acoustic guitar and if so are they any good?

            : : : Yes, indeed! I have a 12-string Conn Acoustic guitar, purchased in 1977. I love it now as much as then, and I also own a Guild 12-string. The sound is mellow and beautiful and just gets better with age. My question–are 12-string Conn’s still manufactured and if so, who carries them?

            : : I too have a Conn 12-string. It is the only 12-string, or guitar for that matter I can find with a Zero-nut fret, if you know what that is. It is a fret, imediately after the nut, that the strings rest directly on after comming off the nut. This makes the action so low and easy to play, many of my friends think it plays easier than their 6 strings. Its sound is very mellow and full – the body is a bit worked over, but I bought it new for under $200 and the store was embarassed to sell it to me due to it’s appearance. I’ve only played an early 70’s ovation 12-string (balladeer made in USA) that played as easily, and none as full sounding. Neither Music123.com nor Musiciansfriend.com have Conn as a brand. I’m afraid it’s probably an excellent mid-range guitar produced by the brass company (conn trumpets, etc.), and probably designed by a master of the art but never caught on due to lack of celebrity endorsement, etc. I would love to find a 6-string of the same calibre (Zero nut fret, etc.). Good luck in your search.

            : I meant I bought it used in 2000, but don’t know how to read the serial number to see how old it is.

            I went shopping on lunch break and saw a Conn in a junk store. Don’t know model, serial, etc. 6 string acoustic with case for $75.00 with case. Good Buy ????
            Respond ASAP. Thanks

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              curt

              : : : : : : has anyone ever heard of a conn acoustic guitar and if so are they any good?

              : : : : Yes, indeed! I have a 12-string Conn Acoustic guitar, purchased in 1977. I love it now as much as then, and I also own a Guild 12-string. The sound is mellow and beautiful and just gets better with age. My question–are 12-string Conn’s still manufactured and if so, who carries them?

              : : : I too have a Conn 12-string. It is the only 12-string, or guitar for that matter I can find with a Zero-nut fret, if you know what that is. It is a fret, imediately after the nut, that the strings rest directly on after comming off the nut. This makes the action so low and easy to play, many of my friends think it plays easier than their 6 strings. Its sound is very mellow and full – the body is a bit worked over, but I bought it new for under $200 and the store was embarassed to sell it to me due to it’s appearance. I’ve only played an early 70’s ovation 12-string (balladeer made in USA) that played as easily, and none as full sounding. Neither Music123.com nor Musiciansfriend.com have Conn as a brand. I’m afraid it’s probably an excellent mid-range guitar produced by the brass company (conn trumpets, etc.), and probably designed by a master of the art but never caught on due to lack of celebrity endorsement, etc. I would love to find a 6-string of the same calibre (Zero nut fret, etc.). Good luck in your search.

              : : I meant I bought it used in 2000, but don’t know how to read the serial number to see how old it is.

              : I went shopping on lunch break and saw a Conn in a junk store. Don’t know model, serial, etc. 6 string acoustic with case for $75.00 with case. Good Buy ????
              : Respond ASAP. Thanks

              : In 1987 I bought Conn 6-string from a pawn shop in Lawton, OK while serving a couple years in the army at Ft. Sill. Paid $70 and have had many people tell me through the years how great it sounds.

              The serial number is 52760415 and model number is F21SB. No one ever seems to have heard of Conn, but I always felt like I had stumbled onto a great find. Now that I’ve read how others describe their guitars and the way they sound, I know it was a real find.

              The guitar has the sunburst coloring which is somewhat garish, but it has lots of character and sounds sweet.

              If anyone gets a chance to buy one of these guitars for under $100, do not hesitate. You’ll love playing it.

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                Beto Short

                I am trying to find a Conn Acoustic. I had one but it was stolen by a "friend". The one I want has blond sides and what appears to be stripes in the grain. It sold new for $100.00. Yes Conn is excellant, but many of them are classical using nylon strings only. Be sure what you want. There is a Conn Les Paul on Ebay right now I am considering. I have never seen an electric Conn, much less a genuine Les Paul. I’ve had several Gibson Les Pauls and seen many a copy, but this does not appear to be a Gibson clone. If that Conn is as I have described with metal strings, and you do not want it, I’ll take it if you’ll ket me know where it is. I paid $150.00 for mine and the tailstock had been broken off and reattached. I’d do it again for twice the price.

                : : : : : : has anyone ever heard of a conn acoustic guitar and if so are they any good?

                : : : : Yes, indeed! I have a 12-string Conn Acoustic guitar, purchased in 1977. I love it now as much as then, and I also own a Guild 12-string. The sound is mellow and beautiful and just gets better with age. My question–are 12-string Conn’s still manufactured and if so, who carries them?

                : : : I too have a Conn 12-string. It is the only 12-string, or guitar for that matter I can find with a Zero-nut fret, if you know what that is. It is a fret, imediately after the nut, that the strings rest directly on after comming off the nut. This makes the action so low and easy to play, many of my friends think it plays easier than their 6 strings. Its sound is very mellow and full – the body is a bit worked over, but I bought it new for under $200 and the store was embarassed to sell it to me due to it’s appearance. I’ve only played an early 70’s ovation 12-string (balladeer made in USA) that played as easily, and none as full sounding. Neither Music123.com nor Musiciansfriend.com have Conn as a brand. I’m afraid it’s probably an excellent mid-range guitar produced by the brass company (conn trumpets, etc.), and probably designed by a master of the art but never caught on due to lack of celebrity endorsement, etc. I would love to find a 6-string of the same calibre (Zero nut fret, etc.). Good luck in your search.

                : : I meant I bought it used in 2000, but don’t know how to read the serial number to see how old it is.

                : I went shopping on lunch break and saw a Conn in a junk store. Don’t know model, serial, etc. 6 string acoustic with case for $75.00 with case. Good Buy ????
                : Respond ASAP. Thanks

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                  Charles Cranston

                  I have a six string conn acoustic guitar Model F700 Serial # 71873887. I was just trying to find out what it is worth. My niece had borrowed it and went to school out in California, some person told her it was worth a lot of money and she was afraid to take it with her. I don’t know if the person she talked to knew what they were talking about or not. Thank You Charles Cranston

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        Laurie Edson

        : : has anyone ever heard of a conn acoustic guitar and if so are they any good?

        Yes, indeed! I have a 12-string Conn Acoustic guitar, purchased in 1977. I love it now as much as then, and I also own a Guild 12-string. The sound is mellow and beautiful and just gets better with age. My question–are 12-string Conn’s still manufactured and if so, who carries them?

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      Rod Miller

      : has anyone ever heard of a conn acoustic guitar and if so are they any good?

      I’ve had one for 27 years… F27 model (D-35 knock-off) bought in college… couldn’t afford a Martin, so bought this… most folks say it still sounds as good as any Martin…

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        Dave Wirth

        : : has anyone ever heard of a conn acoustic guitar and if so are they any good?

        :
        : I’ve had one for 27 years… F27 model (D-35 knock-off) bought in college… couldn’t afford a Martin, so bought this… most folks say it still sounds as good as any Martin…

        : I’ve had one for about 28 years. It was my first guitar and I still think it sounds great!

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          Doug

          I’ve owned and loved my Conn for almost 10yrs. I have never heard of anyone else owning one or even heard of one. I’m curious about the company. If its the same as C.G. Conn that makes all the brass and wind instruments. Also looking for a good site that would show me info on value and different types of Conn acoustic guitars.

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            nunuke

            : I’ve owned and loved my Conn for almost 10yrs. I have never heard of anyone else owning one or even heard of one. I’m curious about the company. If its the same as C.G. Conn that makes all the brass and wind instruments. Also looking for a good site that would show me info on value and different types of Conn acoustic guitars.
            Hello Dave W.I have one and I know the history of the company.

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              Peter

              I’ve just come across a Conn F27 guitar. I’m taking care of it for a friend while he travels abroad. I’ve always been impressed with this guitar. It sounds so full and the action is great. He had the same strings on there for years and then put it in the back of his car without a case, and drove a few hundred miles. When I picked it up out of the trunck, the E string was perfectly in tune, and the others just off, so it was easy to tune the thing up!

              that says a lot for craftsmenship…

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        Steve G

        I have a Conn too, and i cant really find any info on them over the net. it’s a model F-10 and i have no clue what it’s worth, but it still sounds and plays well. if anyone finds out any info please e-mail

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          Hector

          I have a conn guitar its a model f-27, wanted to know if you found any information on the guitar. we’re also looking for info. if you can please e-mail back thanks

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