: Does anyone have a clue how to tune one of these. It has 10 strings and is a bit larger than a mandolin. HELP!
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First of all, aA dD gG BB EE...2nd of all, quatros are from Puerto Rico! Check out Yomo Toros for some seriously wicked pickin'!

: Is there anywhere I can obtain information on approximate starting price for a guitar I would like to sell?
: I'm thinking of selling/trading my Ovation 1984-5 Collector's Edition and I don't want to get ripped off or rip anyone else off.

The only place you'll get a real idea is in ads for similar items. The value of the guitar is always what sonmeone will actually pay for it, so any guide to value is of questionable reliability if you own a fairly rare item. I've had a couple of things over the years that are theoretically quite valuiable, but then you advertise them and discover no-one's actually interested - or no-one close enough to where you live anyway. Have a look at similar ads and pick a number. See what happens.

If you live in the uk go to the flying pig, they will sell you a squire, plus amp & case, strings for less than a £100, they do have a web page, if you can't find it email me.

: My 15 year old dautghter just asked gfor a Squire Gutiar.Is this one any good and if so how much should it cost ?????????????

BUY THE FENDER!!! I have a Hot Rod Deluxe and it is the best amp I have ever owned (I've owned a few). The volume is sensitive but that is a good thing. It doesn't need to be turned up loud to get a good tone. No, it doesn't have a headphone out. I also use the Boss DS-1 among a handful of other Boss pedals and it sounds great. I would also recommend the Boss Blues Drver. They both sound excellent. The amp and pedals are a great match. I hope this helps, Good Luck.

Seymore Duncans are very good humbuckers.I also like the D'marzio PAF pro(Satriani).Both pickups sound good
when cranked and you won't lose tone.

: i have a ibanez GIO start copy i got in a starter pack. the actual guitar is $200. it is single coil, single coil, humbucker. i was thinkin about replacin the humbucker with a better one. first of all is this worth it? and if so what kind should i use. im after a gibson sound which is pretty stupid since im usin a $200 start copy but nonetheless. i need advice!!!

i have a epiphone sg especial...two epi open coil-humbuckers...somebody can explain me what kind sound for?

Hi Dave. You should re-list your needs in a more specific request. There are plenty of parts dealers, but the brand of parts is important. Try the Vintage Guitar Magazine ads. Often there are parts for sale in their classified advertizements by private sellers.
E-bay is the most diverse and probably your best bet, but remember, parts don't magically fit on any guitar body, so choose wisely because you may not be allowed the luxury of a return. Erno

yes gloss is more durable & hardwaring but it shows all the dents & scratches that guitars pick up & then it looks shit, where as a fuck up satin guitar looks more authentic when battered.

: I was wondering what the differences b/w a satin finish and a gloss finish, besides the look. I figure the gloss is more durable, but is the satin really that bad? Is there any difference in sound? thanks.

The TS-9 is good for rock rythym.When recording rock rythyms I use a Chandler Tubedriver(rack).The Boss DM-2
or DM-3 analoge delay,MXR Flanger,Boss BF-2,Maxon chorus,of course a Cry-baby.
Good Luck

If you want a Boss pedal, I would suggest either the Blues Driver or the DS-1 Distortion. On the DS-1 you would have to set the tone knob a little left of center to get a good full tone. If you want alot of sustain and distortion for a good lead tone try the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff. It is a great pedal too. Good luck.

WOW !! I gotta find this !! If I do I'll post it.

I agree, and the answer to your query is simple, It is becuase no other person can do it, there will always be someone who is the fastest. Like you stated it doesn't mean that the composition is the best, I love to play gilmours stuff, & with practice you can get his songs nailed, yet no matter how much I practice sweep picking I can't get up to speed to play my fav Zappa stuff. I don't give a fuck what anyone says, speed counts. It's making sound good thats hard, phil

There's a lot of fast dudes out there! I like Steven Vai,Al D'meola,Zakk Wylde,Eddie V.Speed is very exciting,and the audience likes it too...to a point. Phrasing is also important when soloing.It's like telling a story.Joe Perry,Duane Roland(Molly Hatchet),
Eddie Hazel can take 5 notes and milk them to death... in sync!To have good speed and phrasing makes for an interesting solo! Bucket-head is a very fast dude also!