Wonderful fingerpicking acoustic guitar
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This is Jeff's fourth solo album, and it grew out of material he has been working on as part of Anne Clark's album `Smallest Acts Of Kindness'. He then took these and rearranged them as instrumentals for solo acoustic fingerstyle guitar. I have been racking my brains to try and think who he reminds me of, and at times he is like a more intense Gordon Giltrap while at others he is definitely Nick Harper as he shreds his acoustic. To say that this guy can play is something of an understatement. There are not many people who are prepared to open for Allan Holdsworth, but Jeff happily tours with him (which in turn says something about Allan's own confidence in his abilities).

None of these songs outlive their welcome, they are full of melody and pleasure and then are gone again. The only thing to really do is just put the CD on again and enjoy the experience. As the title suggests it was recorded with little or no studio trickery, just a man and his guitar sat in a living room (belonging to pianist and composer Murat Parlak) and playing away. The CD also contains videos for two of the songs, and as part of the promotion for the album he set a new world record of playing six gigs in six different countries in 24 hours and lived to tell the tale. Well worth investigation for fans of acoustic guitar, you won't be disappointed
3961690
I had been debating on buying a guitar for a while.  I used to play piano, but I moved out of my parents house and couldn't bring it with me. I was debating between a keyboard and a guitar and ended up with this. I had played my friends fender 140S for a while, and I really liked it. His, however, was not the mahogany version. When I finally pulled the trigger on this guitar and it arrived, I fell in love right away.

Aesthetically - The picture does not do it justice. The guitar is beautiful. It is dark throughout, but the grain is awesome. I can't say enough about how nice this guitar looks. On top of the great looks, it is a durable finish. I have been rough with it. Nailed it on corners, thrown in the back of my car, and it looks just as good as the first day it came out of the box.

Sound - This is the first guitar that I could call my own. I am still learning, but when you play this guitar correctly, it is sweet. Extremely warm sounding. One of my best friends picked it up and busted out Layla by Eric Clapton, and he didn't want to give it up. For a $200 guitar, simply awesome.

Other Notes - After about a month or two, this guitar holds tune very well. I play for about an hour daily, and I tune it maybe once or twice a week, and it is only minor adjustments even at that. As a novice, I love this guitar, and experienced players have loved it too. Can you tell I'm happy with my purchase? One more thing..if this is your first guitar, it is not the easiest thing to pick up and play. Acoustics are more difficult to hold strings down, and your fingers will kill until your calluses build up. But if you do start with this, when you pick up an electric, you will destroy it. Learning on an acoustic will build your finger strength and make you be that much more accurate when you play.
1666698
Very nice picks. My first one came as a sample with some other gear and at first I wasn't sure whether it was a pick or a novelty item. Still, I found myself playing guitar with it and I soon loved it. The hole does improve pick grip. In my case, I don't hold my fingers together through the hole, but the tip of my thumb extends into the star and serves as an additional grip and it helps improve pick control and management of the pick. It is far less slippery, too. I don't want to overstate it and say this has revolutionized guitar playing, but it is a nice and inexpensive feature for a pick to have. The medium picks are high quality and work well if you do a fair amount of strumming and a modest amount of picking. While the surface isn't as "sticky" or as textured as a Dunlop or other ultra matte finish pick, it does have a satin finish and the star hole works as advertised. When my first one broke (after a few hours of play), it took me about 30 minutes of playing to realize I wanted (and needed) more. I ordered that very day.
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I'm on my second S6, after my first was stolen. I applaud the thiefs good taste. I've had my current one for around 7 years, and it's easily one of the best acoustics I've ever played. The only exceptions are a Gibson Hummingbird and a really old D-35. The laminate sides are cherry, the top is cedar, and the back is a bookmatched cherry. A laminate may give you pause, but think about it- it's actually stronger than a single piece of wood, and less prone to warpage. The cherry is a wonderful tonewood. They claim it falls in between the warmth of mahogany and the brightness of maple, but I think it's more like getting both of those woods qualities, instead of sacrificing a little of each for the other. It rings out clearly and loudly like maple, but sounds warm and full like mahogany. The neck IS maple, which means it's very dense and, therefore, stout. It also transfers vibration to the body really well, sounding clean and clear. Truss rod access is through the soundhole, but I've never had to adjust mine once in 7 years. The cedar top supplies the warmth, and may be the only drawback to some folks. Cedar is a soft wood. The guitar doesn't have a laquer finish, so that means no heavy, glossy topcoat to deaden your sound. It also means that, if you own it long enough, you're going to wear a hole in the top. Ever seen Willie Nelsons guitar, Trigger? The one he's played forever? It has a cedar top. It also has two giant holes right beneath the soundhole. This one has a pickguard, so that won't happen. Mine does have some (a lot of) wear on the edge of the soundhole, though. I'm not sure of the tuning ratio, but the tuners are stable, even with my playing, which is far from gentle. The nut is Tusq, and it's filed for 10s, I believe. At least that's what I use, and there's no buzz. There's one strap pin on the bottom, but not one on the neck heel, which I like. The body is bound with a plain brown strip. The neck has no binding. The headstock angle is cut just below the first set of tuners, making for a more stable glue joint, which was a brilliant touch. If you're just starting out, spend a little extra on the Seagull. You won't outgrow it. If you're an experienced player, and you'll kick yourself for not playing one sooner.
3655561
I really like using this pick with my acoustic nylon string guitar.  The rubber makes it easy to hold onto and I feel it obtains good sound on the guitar as well.
1267052
This guitar pick is great! I was surprised by the beautiful dimension it brought out in my music, and on any of my guitars. It's easy to hold and use. Definitely give it a try!
4706143
Pos-a-Grip picks are the absolute best. I used to perform as an acoustic guitarist/vocalist and would keep several picks with me during performances, for that moment when a pick would inevitably be dropped or fly out of my hand mid-song. No other pick could be relied upon to stay between my fingers like the Pos-a-Grip. It was thicker than most picks I had used up to that point, but I grew to like it for a combination of picking and strumming. My local guitar stores didn't stock these, so finding them on Amazon was a godsend.
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This is a great acoustic for those who want to gig and don't want to carry lot of gear with you to get the sound you want. I like how you can save settings to the memory and recall them later. The body of the guitar is super thin and compact and makes it easy to fit in your car with all your other road gig gear.
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I've been playing my new&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Luna-Trinity-12-String-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar-Cutaway-Natural/dp/B001TK2Y2M/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Luna Trinity 12-String Acoustic/Electric Guitar Cutaway - Natural</a>&nbsp;for two weeks now, both plugged and unplugged, and I'm very happy.  The guitar is physically beautiful, the action is easy, the onboard tuner is very convenient, the tone is great.  I'm one happy camper.
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I love these picks. You should be able to see in the pictured product that there is some adjustment available from the way the thumb pick is constructed. This is a plus. The pick makes the string that is plucked ring clear and true. I love the thumb picks (a few varieties to choose from ... do a search) and the finger picks are fantastic also. I don't have long nails (and don't want them) and I found the Fred Kelly finger picks to be the perfect substitute.
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I was looking for the cheapest playable travel guitar and picked this up on the road - intending to dump it before heading home to my J45 and D28 'real' guitars. Surprise: new phosphor bronze 11s, some sandpaper on the bridge to bring down the action, a clockwise twist on the neck - and I've got a keeper. For finger picking it plays loud and bright, flatpack strummed it projects well, and for glass slide it's quiet but clear - louder than my J45 with a different, more open character. The new Epis coming out of the Qingdao, China factory are well put together, good sounding guitars - often with terrible set ups, but good quality; the imitation Grover tuners are stable. I'd recommend this - with a good set up - as one of the best entry price acoustics around, more character than the Taylor 510 I used to carry on the road (ouch), and probably up there next to base model Yamahas, but slightly cheaper. Go for it. And the slope shoulders make it look great.
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This guitar is awesome.  Especially the sound coming from it. Very nice, you get your money's worth in this product.
I am 5 2 tall. I can play comfortably with my small fingers and my shoulder rest on guitar comfortably while strumming.

Sounds good, gorgeous color and accessories are icing on the cake.
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I have been playing guitar for over 36 years.  I am very picky about sound quality, yet practical and informed enough to know that good tone does not have to cost an arm and a leg.  I really love how this guitar sounds.  It is very warm and has some good tones up and down the register.  I would not rate it as good as other guitars that are superior in this class, but (as everyone says) for the money, it is certainly worth a look see.  I bought this guitar for my daughter to begin guitar classes with.  She has small hands, but this guitar is easy to play by young and old alike.  It has a nice finish in a slightly smaller package than the standard acoustic.  New strings is always a good place to start, but overall, I give this product a thumbs up.
749113
This is a fantastic method for the person who desires complete comand of the fingerboard, and to be able to play jazz in the style of Johnny Smith, and the myriad of other great guitarists who play both chord melody and single note solos.

The songs used are beautiful, but very old to avoid copyright problems.  But they are, in my opinion, very worth learning as they are enjoyable to play, and show exactly how a single note solo is developed from the chords and scale around which the song is being played.
4811336
I play mandolin and guitar.  I play rock, jazz, gypsy, and bluegrass.
These picks are superb, and I prefer them over my Blue Chip TAD 601R, a $35.00 pick!
I use a wide variety of types and brands, and I'm very impressed.
Why?

The material provides a stiff, light, super controllable tool.  It is slick, allowing effortless travel over strings, and tremolo, even without a rounded point.  I don't know the material, but it feels identical to PickBoy ultex , one i also love.

The pick edge is beveled and super smooth.  This is not unlike changing the attack /strike angle just enough to improve speed.

The pick transfers a lot of power to the strings, giving a big sound, but also a bit more treble, without plink or pick click. The texture is really nice, and its one of the few picks I use with texture. Its texture is very subtle, comfortable, feels natural and helps!  The larger "346"  size too, is great, and simply provides a nice grip for extended playing with power.

I will add, in my experience, that thick, stiff picks are something that it took me decades to not only discover, but to have the technique to use.  Imho, they require a slightly looser and more fluid grip to not hang up on strings.  Sometimes they are an adjustment for beginners used to softer more flexible picks.  The pay off is better control, accuracy, and .....yes......tone.

The pick provides great accuracy, for intricate single string runs (yes i use this on my archtop, as well as flat top, and electrics) and fast fiddle type tunes on the mandolin.

Summary: I get big round warm  sound with added clarity, and comfort.

While picks are a personal preference, these offer a huge potential return for minimal risk, imho.  Try one!
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I love this pick!  It has a nice grippy texture and is super flexible enough to not fall out from between my fingers when I play.  I get great attack too.  This pick has made me a better guitar player, because with regular picks, I have trouble holding on to the pick.  They are pretty difficult to find, so I really hope they will always keep making them.
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I was very happy the day this guitar arrived at my front door step. I have enjoyed the learning process of playing this instrument. The DVD that came with the guitar was an easy step by step learning tool to help me better understand and maintain my new guitar.
I recommend, any one regardless of there age who wants to learn to play guitar; the Squier acoustic is the right choice.
Have fun.