Tascosa
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good thought. I wondered if that would be a problem. It would be like hearing yourself twice as an echo. How would earphones work with an acoustic guitar over hearing aids. That is a problem in itself. Thank you for bringing good info .
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room mode not enough, too much background noise. Bluetooth channels directly to ears with noise cancelation. Works great to hear phone call or tv. Phone goes directly but tv must go thru a device connected to tv. You can hear tv without any volume on. Great to watch without bothering others. That is what I need to play with only guitar hearable to others but more to me. New tech. can be helpful to impaired people. Still miss dialing a rotary phone though!! Have a great day.
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Does anyone have experience with streaming your acoustic guitar to Bluetooth hearing aids. I am thinking of using a tv streaming device from amp to hearing aids. A p/u to amp to streamer to hearing aids. I use Bluetooth from tv and iPhone to aids to hear. Now you know all I do about electronics!
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maybe its not too late I turn 75 [ unbelievable] this month . who knew? sometimes I did wait too long, sometimes I was right on , still working on it.
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thanks for taking time and for your input
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yes, will probably go for more. Would you buy it sight unseen and how much would you pay. I know you should play anything you buy but impossible here.
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need help and opinion with 93 j45 now on ebay 11/8 I consider age checking and light scratches as patina adding a certain class
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good info, I had not thought of that. I am a larger man. Played a 66 hummingbird in early life but made the youthful mistake of selling.
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Thanks for insight
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considering a j45 purchase. Is there a reason to buy a pre 1969 model? Is the shorter than Martin scale length noteably easier to play due to string tightness [ don't know proper question here]
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I'M considering a j 45 purchase. Is there a reason to buy a pre 1969 model? Looking also for a shorter scale length than my Martin d 16. Please respond kindly.
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South of the Border, I believe is an origional Gene Aurty song. Don't know the other. Thanks for taking the time to post!
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1 hour ago, QuestionMark said:
If you are tuned to open C, then strumming unfretted at the 0 fret position equates to a C chord. If you then barre all of the strings (using, say your second or ring finger)at the 05th fret, then you’re playing an F chord. If you barre all of the strings at the 07th fret, you are playing a G chord.
Barring all off the strings at the 02nd fret is an D chord and at the 04th fret is an E chord. Barring at the 09th fret is an A chord and barring at the 11th fret is a B chord. Barring at the 12th fret is a C chord, again.
Keep in mind, you can also not barre all 6 strings, but only barre the 1-4 strings, provided you do not hit the 05th and 06th strings when strumming...and the non-zero position chords will all work. And, of course a slide put on the 03rd or 04th finger will also work to barre and slide into the chords...to play slide.
You could also retune to open G or open D (or open E) and all this will also work, although the chords you will be hitting will need renaming in accordance with the scale, depending how no the open position you tune to. In open C, the barred fifth fret is F. In open G, the barred 05th fret is C, etc. etc.
Look up how to tune to open tunings in the internet. They do not necessarily equate to just tuning to a standard tuning chord. For example an open tuning G, tunes the first string to a D note, not a G note like a standard tuning chord. (There are also variations, for example, when I play in open G tuning, I actually tune to G sustain not a regular open tuning G, so it’s more like five sting banjo tuning. But, if you’re just starting exploring open tunings, I don’t want to confuse you...so excuse this sidetracking.)
The thing to remember in open tunings is you can also hit individual notes up and down the neck, rather than always barre chords. For example, hitting minor chord sounds can be accomplished for by hitting a note or two notes instead of barring in a major key. Slide tip: If you put a slide on your fourth finger, you can fret notes with your second or third finger when you are not barring with the slide on the fourth finger. But, that’s only if you’re interested in slide playing in open tuning.
Hope this is helpful. Open tuning is a whole other new world of guitar playing to explore and work on.
QM aka “Jazzman” Jeff
Thanks, You are very informative with your answers
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If you tune to open c how are regular chords found. I have lost tip of index finger and can not play a c chord right.
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QM, great read. very clear and understandable. Thank you!
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no question is a stupid question if you don't know the answer! Can someone please explain the relation of number of frets compared to scale length? Why the difference and what is your preference. We talk a lot about tone woods, fret board choises, even type of bracing and sizes. PS I have enjoyed your music vida!
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1 hour ago, zombywoof said:
If you cannot find what you want or are not sure what you want just don't buy a guitar at the present time.
you are right It can wait
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Need more advice! Seems the only ones I can find must be shipped from out of state. Taking a chance on the aspects of a guitar that I can't see or hear myself. The other is I cant seem to find one that does NOT have a built in pick up. I want an accoustic only. Speaking of hearing, does anyony wear hearing aids as I do? Any ideas? Have a great weekend!! Tascosa
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Just now, Tascosa said:
My father and I were custon cabinet and furniture makers . In his retirement he made violins[ fiddles[. He used several exotic woods we had on hand, Paduke,Bubinga, Morado, Lace wood etc. One was made from reclaimed straight grain Fir from water tank on the Trans continental railroad. All sounded different, some were duds while others were sweet. So using different woods work as well sometimes as the old standards. Sound is personal to each of us.
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22 hours ago, Twang Gang said:
Are these used only for fingerboards (in the case of the ebony substitute) and for accoutrements like pickguards, headstock veneers, truss rod covers for the rosewood substitute? Or could you make an entire guitar body from these?
Then the two big questions 1) What is the relative costs to the traditional woods? 2) If you make an entire body from one, what does it sound like?
Granted for an electric guitar the tone and sound is mainly a function of the pickups and amplifier and if you use a lot of effects the wood might not matter at all. But for acoustic guitars I think there is quite distinguishable differences in the way they sound mahogany vs. rosewood etc.
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On 3/1/2021 at 10:24 AM, ALD323 said:
The $799 Hummingbird is the "Inspired by Gibson" ...a new model just recently released. The $799 Hummingbird is an all solid wood guitar which is always a better sounding instrument. The $369 Hummingbird Pro model is the same model as always, a good guitar but it is not solid wood..the back and sides are laminated wood, only the top is solid wood on this model. Expect the $799 Inspired by Gibson model to sound much better in tone than the $369 model, the tulip tuners are also a nice touch. In acoustic guitars you get what you pay for. Both models are very good...but one is better than the other, And as expected, the better sounding Hummingbird guitar..is usually the most expensive Hummingbird guitar. Good luck, let us know which one you chose, and do give us a pic of it if you get it! Best wishes! Hummingbird guitars are just plain dynamite. I own the Gibson Hummingbird verson, the Epiphone Hummingbird Artist all laminate model, and am now considering the $799 Inspired by gibson version when it becomes available. The Hummingbird is my all time favorite guitar in the entire world!
Thanks for your review. Now give your oponion on the Gibson Hummingbird sustainable. Hope to find one with wanut fret board and bees wax finish. This just appeals to me as a woodworker for 45 yrs.
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24 minutes ago, Hall said:
I dunno, if I liked it I just might. But, I own a D41 with a humidity crack that breaks my heart every time I pick it up to play. 99 and 44/100s % of persons would have repaired or had it repaired by now. I never have done so for one reason or another. Very ugly as a result of my irresponsibility to the instrument. Sounds beautiful still! But, hard to look at for more than a second or two! That's what my girlfriends all said about me.
It was just a question. When I called GC in Albq. ,they said to have 3 and 2 with top cracks. It made me wonder why a pro shop ,properly humidified would keep those on hand. Thier situation may make it harder to return to Gibson and hoping to sell as is. An unusual situation. I agree why buy a problem unless you need a beater for your garage studio while watching paint dry.
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3 hours ago, fortyearspickn said:
Like RCT said - Life is too short to buy damaged goods.
That said - your question is sort of vague - what kind of crack, what price? To keep or to flip or as a beater? There's another thread on the new, really nice Epi MasterBuilt H'Birds. I'd buy one of those way before a cracked Gibson Sustainable.
It was just a question! Looks like I unleashed some terrible thoughts. I will be more [ carefull] with mty posts and so desinate as a questanable question. Hope none had a heartatack! sorry
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On 11/12/2018 at 7:59 AM, badbluesplayer said:
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Great idea and nice J-45.
I wish they'd start finding a real wood substitute instead of Richlite though.
I have read about ritchlite. I did not know what it was. They even make counter tops from it. As a furniture maker I am empressed.
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nope! not fun, loud machinery over years, with loud military before that. No one was much interested in protection as they are now. So, take heed! I will say that the new hearing aids offered now are great, especially the Bluetooth streaming.