: A friend gave me a mid-80s Charvel/Jackson single P/U
: as a spare to my Les.
: The factory tremolo is the cheesy one-way tailpiece
: with the spring tensioners in the back and it won't
: stay in tune even if I don't use it.
: I've got $100 in gift certificates to Sam Ash, and I
: want to install a real two-way tremolo and locking
: tuners but I know nothing about the hardware.

: How easy are they to install, am I going to have to
: modify the guitar body? Can I find one for $100
: that will be an improvement? What should I look for?

: Thanks

I'm not sure what exactly you are looking for. Your Charvel probably has an imitation Floyd style bridge made by Jackson. The best units made are Original Floyd Rose units, which include a locking nut. But if you're not happy with the design of your current system, you probably won't like the real Floyd Rose either. For $100 you won't get anything anyway. A new tremolo unit is at least $150. It is also a major project to install a new unit, especially if you want to intall a locking nut on a neck that isn't built for one. It will weaken the neck also. Your big problem is that you are shopping at Sam Ash which is very expensive. I would go to an independant music store and discuss your options with them.

: I need some of your opinions on why people should play guitar. I really need your help

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In my case, because I'd go insane w/o it...plus I make a fairly good living and I'm too lazy to get a "real" job!

I pretty much always played because I enjoyed it. I wasn't really interested in playing to make other people happy or whatever, I just wanted to enjoy myself. I guess it aids self-esteem because when I can play difficult things, or write things that I like, I feel good about myself and I'm not thinking about anything bad. Not to mention I'd go fucking crazy if I couldn't play to relax and get my mind off of shit such as finals. Also chicks always like guys who can make a guitar sing (not that this is why I play), think about it- Slash must have gotten laid more than anyone else in Guns n' Roses, because he was the "mysterious guitarist".
Aside from these, there are still lots of other reasons to play.
-Rick

Personally, I play it because I want to. And I think that's usually the underlying motivation. But when u grow up and realise u can make money out of it, personally I just aimed straight at that area because its a career, AND i'm gonna be having fun at the same time. Most people don't get to do that.

: I need some of your opinions on why people should play guitar. I really need your help

Music is one of the most important ways that people transmit values and ideas.When you play a musical instrument your telling the world something about who you are and what you believe.Check out my web site: www.mp3.com/johney rock

: I need some of your opinions on why people should play guitar. I really need your help

99.99% of all guitar players are never going to make
a decent living playing guitar so don't make that your
motivation.You might pick up beer money but usually the
meager pay from bars, lounges, bar mitzvahs etc., barely covers strings and rehearsal time.
There are lots of good reasons to play though:
-it's creative
-it's relaxing
-it's satisfying ( but sometimes frustrating )
-it's entertaining ( for others too )
but mostly
It's Fun !!
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: hi everyone thanks for the advice EVERYONE has given me before but i need the tabs for a couple of songs by the verve [ british band] if anyone can help me then please let me know thanks 1 ,this is music crd+tab 2, catching the butterfly crd+tab , but mostly the chords please please

Try listening. It takes time, but its very rewarding. Everyone can train his/her ears. I suggest you the ear training program "Earmaster". It is somewhere on the net. Bye bye

no shit

No, I don't believe you can plug a set of headphones into the Line-Out jack. That is used to connect a separate cabinet. I'm not sure which amps have headphone jacks, I guess you'll just have to shop around.

I have a FG-300 that I bought in 1971 in Baltimore for $150. I'm not particularly interested in selling it because it sounds so good, but I would be interested in knowing what it's worth these days, and why you're looking for a 30-year-old Yamaha guitar.
: I'm looking for a Yamaha FG 300 guitar in good condition. This instrument was made in the 60s and sold for about $110 to $120 at that time. I don't know when Yamaha quite making them. Please respond with price if interested in selling. I would also like to get an original case.

I have a FG-300 that I bought new in 1971. It has the red label inside of it. I have been told that it was made in Japan as opposed to later models made in Korea. I also have the original hardshell case. Make me an offer.

yamaha fg 300 with case
$600

My stepdad owns a Yamaha FG-300 guitar that he would like to talk to you about if you are still interested. Please reply A.S.A.P. Please include your phone number in the reply because he wants to talk to you on the phone.

how much would you pay im not quite shure of the appropriate selling price!

: I'm looking for a Yamaha FG 300 guitar in good condition. This instrument was made in the 60s and sold for about $110 to $120 at that time. I don't know when Yamaha quite making them. Please respond with price if interested in selling. I would also like to get an original case.

Personally, I wouldn't choose either of these. They are designed for electric instruments (mainly). Since you are using acoustic guitars try looking at processors that are designed for acoustic instruments. I know DOD/Digitech makes one, I believe Boss makes one too. These would probably suit your need better than an electric processor. I hope this helps, Good luck.