Has anyone played any slide and/or old Blues on this guitar? I'm learning and I'm looking for an affordable guitar with good sound.
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playing slide on this guitar is quite nice....sure you could spend 3000.00 on a national steel but for the money this guitar is excellent! learn how to play in open D and G and listen to Muddy, Elmore, Houndog and Little Walter (not slide but my favorite blues artist). remember....this is not your basic good guitar to learn on...it is very sound specific...but if blues is your thing you cannot beat the quality and affordability of this guitar....keep the blues alive! hank spanky
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The guitar sounds lovely and very easy to tune. I haven't done any slide, but I´m sure it will sound great. If you're learning this guitar is good choice. I've checked another one which is very nice and a lot more expensive (A Luna resonator electroacosutic)
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I've tried standard, open D & G tunings with slide technique on the Honey Dipper. You should be very pleased with the guitar. As others have commented it is a heavy metal object, but that's where the sound you're looking for originates. Go for it.
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Hell Michael! I purchased the resonator a while back and learning to play slide and old Blues. In my opinion, this guitar has outstanding tone and sound, especially when using a glass slide. I have played with the brass piece and find the glass to be a better choice and overall sound. I have gone onto the internet for lessons and find there are several individuals willing to share their talent and ideas. Good luck to you!
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Congrats on getting a beautiful instrument. The mahogany top will contribute to a "warmer" sound when you find the right strings, but this often involves experimenting with different types of strings. For the most part phosphor-bronze strings are very "bright" sounding when they first go on but lose their "brightness" pretty quickly. Coated strings, like the Martin Lifespan, Elixers, etc., tend to be less "bright" at first but have a remarkably longer lifespan before sounding dull and dead than non-coated strings. Try a coated bronze (not phosphor-bronze) first to see how that sounds to you. Also keep in mind that the lighter the gauge, the less volume and punch the strings are going to have, no matter what kind of guitar you play. You might try non coated strings, also, if you dont mind changing them more often. Ive used a number of different strings on my Martin and tend toward preferring a "brighter" sound, and Im usually eager to try something new, so dont get impatient, and keep notes on which strings work best for you.
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Hey, Thanks for your question! I believe this would be a great guitar for folk-type playing. It will come complete with Martin's Lifetime Warranty! Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns!
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The drop D tuning is great for slide. Skip James liked DADF#AD. Just Google "resonator guitar tunings" and you'll get a lot of information.
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Your welcome, I really like this guitar. I don't think you will be disappointed. Will you be taking lessons? Or are you learning on your own?
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I'm kind of beginner, and I got some recommendation from my friends. This guitar is little expensive for beginners. But, if you think you will play the guitar next several years, it is really good guitar for you.
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Playability is great. A6 comes with electric strings installed and action is low so it plays like an electric. I replaced the stings with Elixir nanoweb acoustic 11s, which gives more an acoustic sound and feel but still plays well. I think it has a good jazzy sound, especially if you use the the humbucker and add in a little of the piezo to give it a little top end. The A6 is my go-to guitar when I play rhythm in our church band. I also have the A12 12 string version. I used to be the guitar tech at a local music store and I have set up every guitar I own to my own liking, with the exception of these 2 Godins. (I also have a Godin xtsa which had a horrible set up from the factory) I own about 20 guitars... Fenders, Ibanez, Ovations, Epiphones, Yamahas, a Takamine Pro model and others, but the A6 and the Takamine are the two I play most often. I would suggest you try one before you buy just to be sure you like it.
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This is one of the best guitars for beginners but experienced players may be looking for something a little more. Thanks for your interest!
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Sound quality is very subjective so what you hear may not be what others hear. That said, I can tell you that the Taylor Big Baby puts out the best quality and richness of sound that I have yet to hear in this guitar's price range. I would hazard to guess that you would be well pleased as I am with mine.
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It's fun to play in standard tuning but there are lots of variations of open tuning. Look up tuning for slide and try some
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Playability - no. Price - yes (generally cheaper). Sound - not that you'll notice in a guitar in this price range. Durability - so far so good...I have the LP-100 and it is seated firmly - no wiggle.
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Excellent! I have an 8 year old that has been taking lessons for 6 months now. It is a great guitar. I have had people who have played for years tell me what a great guitar it is for the price!!!
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Jeff I do not own the guitar anymore. I realize it was only $200, but I still wasn't all that impressed with it. Sorry I can't help you with this. Good luck!
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Yes! This guitar is amazing. My husband has a Taylor and he likes playing this one just as much. We got this for our daughter, and she has learned all the chords, and actually plays for hours at a time. I'm sure you will be VERY pleased!! Best of luck with your new guitar, you will not regret buying it. Happy playing!
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No. Actually not at all. It played right out of the box. If you are playing slide with it you'll probably want it set a little higher anyway. Great guitar.
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There are different overdrive sounds you can use in blues.The Boss BD-2 is amazing to create a thin Fender sound, and can produce a good amount of overdrive.Ibanez Tube screamer produces a complete different sound, mid range, and is amazing for that.Depending on the guitar player or music you wanna play have must have a different setup.In my pedal board a keep both !
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This is my first guitar...never had the pleasure of playing strat! But it is a nice guitar with a good sound. The whole set is really cool...especially for someone like me that decided to take it up for a hobby.