Robert Meyer asked:


 

If you’ve noticed the increasing popularity and value of vintage guitars, you might want to consider buying online. The online marketplace offers a wealth of amazing guitars, often at fantastic prices. Here are a few of the benefits of buying a vintage guitar online, as well as some tips to help you get a good one. Benefits of Buying Vintage Guitars Online

 

1. Convenience - If you want to get an excellent price on a vintage guitar offline, you may have to spend a lot of time looking. Antique shops, garage sales, private classified ads and guitar shows all might have the guitar you’ve been dreaming of. However, you have to go there to find out. With online shopping, you’ll be able to see in a moment if the guitar for sale is the one you want, and listings are easy to find.

 

2. Price - Online sellers don’t have as much overhead, so they can often offer some great deals. In addition to this, you also have the chance of finding someone who doesn’t know what a treasure they have. Ebay sellers may offer great vintage guitars at a much lower price than you’d find them offline. Just be sure to factor in all handling charges and shipping costs when you figure out your vintage guitar budget.

 

3. Market Size - The Internet exposes you to more guitar listings than you’d ever see without it. That allows sellers and buyers to find one another, and lets you discover your perfect vintage guitar. No local market can rival the selection you can find online, even in large cities. Of course, in many cases, online purchases are sight unseen, until the guitar arrives. Does that mean you should avoid online buying? Not at all - it just means that there are a few steps to take and things to ask about before you make your purchase.

 

Try to find out what kind of condition the guitar is in. Whether you’re buying it as an investment, or because you’d like to play a great old guitar, good condition is important. Remember that refinishing or repairs, except in special cases, can damage the value and playability of the guitar.

 

If you’re not sure about the condition of a guitar you see online, ask the seller for photos and details about the instrument. Pay close attention to the straightness of the neck, bridge angle, and the amount of wear on the guitar. Some wear will be normal on all older guitars, but it’s the type that matters. Avoid a guitar with cracks, warping, or large scratches.

 

Look for sellers who are accountable in some way. eBay is an excellent place to buy, since you can report sellers who don’t represent themselves properly. Both eBay and Paypal have buyer protection plans to protect you should you receive a guitar that was not accurately described. However, it’s also a good idea to make sure you feel right about the deal. If it seems too good to be true, it might well be!

 

A little bit of caution is all you need to start reaping the benefits of buying a vintage guitar online, instead of using classifieds and antique stores. Pay close attention to what you’re buying and get as much information as possible. You’ve got a great chance of getting a better deal via the Internet, and you’ll see a lot more guitars, plus you’ll be able to buy them from the comfort of your own home. It doesn’t get much better than that!

 

A good place to begin your search for that guitar of your dreams or investment is Bob’s Vintage Guitars. You will find a large selection of vintage guitars at the best prices available anywhere. In addition there is quite a lot of information about vintage guitars, both for the musician and the collector.



 



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Daniel F asked:


Hi guys, i have an ibanez with H-S-H configuration. My style is kinda sporadic and up until now i’ve been dealing with the stock INF pickups. I don’t hate them or anything but i want a more personal sound. Do you guitar guys know any pickups that would fit the style of a player who plays metal, rock, blues, jazz and likes a good clean tone sounding pickup? THANKS!

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Samii asked:


So, on my last guitar hero guitar I drew on it with permanent marker. I really liked it, but over time it wore off. The guitar I did that to is dieing out, so I plan to buy a new one and I want to draw something new on it. Is there anything I can put on the guitar to keep it from wearing off? Like some sort of sealant that wouldn’t ruin the guitar?

Thanks for anyone who helps.

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camarodriver682005 asked:


I am planning to do some work on my electric [replace the pickups, switch, etc], and I was planning on removing the strings to make the process easier.

But I’ve heard that removing all 6 strings at once will cause the guitar neck to warp.

SO, does anyone definitively know whether or not removing the strings will damage my guitar?

If it would, does anyone know how I could work on the guitar without removing the strings?

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Fred R asked:


If you go shopping for Yamaha acoustic guitars online, you need to be cautious. Things aren’t always what they seem online when it comes to certain things–like buying guitars.

Of course, you could always stay on the safe side and only shop for Yamaha acoustic guitars online at the Yamaha website. If not them, you could shop for the guitar you want online at the sites of known and respected musical instrument retailers. But, if you do this, keep in mind the rule that you don’t want to spend less than $400 on your guitar.

The thing is, many of you are looking for a guitar that costs less than $400. You may be beginners, or you may have children who are just getting into the guitar. You feel that it’s not justified to spend too much money on this Yamaha acoustic guitar that you’re looking to get. With that in mind, how can you locate the instrument you want within the price range you want while looking online for it? For many people, the answer becomes: “eBay”.

It’s true that eBay is a great option for anyone who wants to find a good acoustic guitar at a lower than usual price. But this is where the note of caution comes in. You see, Yamaha has produced nearly 800 different models of acoustic guitar. Some are higher end, some are lower end. Some are steel-strung, others are nylon-strung “classical” instruments. Still others are electro-acoustic guitars. Therefore, before you shop online at eBay for the guitar, you first need to do some background research and know the guitar that you’re looking for.

You can contact Yamaha’s customer service department for help in this area. You can also contact them to help you if you see what looks like a promising Yamaha guitar online at eBay but aren’t sure if seeing can be believing. The people at Yamaha customer service should have all this information available. Sometimes, if you are looking at a guitar line that has been discontinued, you may need to let them know that so they will know where to search for it. The information should be available to them in any case, and in turn available to you. Wikipedia will also provide some details on the most famous product lines. But rely on Wikipedia as just one reference as anyone can post items there.. Check out online guitar magazines and ask local retailers if they know anything about a prospective Yamaha guitar that you might see listed. You may also find useful articles on eBay affiliated online auction houses, as they often specialize on a single product. One example of such a site is http://yamahaacousticguitars.usacousticguitarstore.com.

Secondly, when comparing and considering prices of the Yamaha acoustic guitar, and when looking at others’ bids, remember that the following factors are what drive the price:

*The guitar’s age *The guitar’s quality of construction *The guitar’s condition *Yamaha’s suggested retail price when it was new *The rarity of the particular model *Personal taste

And finally, keep a sharp lookout for certain auctions and amateur salesman’s buzzwords that should send up warning signs for you–to either not bid too high, or to not buy at all:

*”Vintage”: Sounds impressive, but it may be meaningless. Every instrument is “vintage” of the year it was made. So if you go for a vintage guitar, make sure it is vintage of a year that is known for a good model.

*”Antique”: Only a quality guitar ages and gets better like a fine wine. An originally cheap guitar just ages into vinegar. So just like the vintage buzzword, you need to check out if the model is a good one.

*”Rare”: Yamaha hand-crafted guitars might be rare. Never-exported and pre-exported models are rare. But most Yamaha acoustic guitars were made for mass production, and they are definitely not rare. You can easily find out whether a guitar is rare by typing the model name into your favorite search engine and read up on the first few results. Again, it comes back to research.

*”Made by Nippon Gakki”: No, this is not some secluded Japanese master luthier. It’s merely a manufacturing facility for mass produced Yamaha guitars. It may to some be a mark of quality, but this one should not be emphasized too much.

*”Only played once”: The implication is, it’s in mint condition. But the real question is: if it only got played once, what’s wrong with it? Ask the seller why they got rid of it. You may find a good deal here as people may get guitars as gifts and never use them or even decide to buy one and then come to realize that they don’t want to spend the time learning. However, if they don’t have a good reason for getting rid of it, be careful, as the guitar may be damaged or simply no good. If you use Amazon, eBay or an eBay affiliate, you can check the seller’s rating. A high seller’s rating will tell you that you can trust the seller.

So, there you have the lowdown on getting the best pricing while shopping for Yamaha acoustic guitars online. Stay alert and you’ll get a great deal.



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Kei asked:


Hey, I’m planning on playing the electric guitar and I’ve never actually played a guitar before so I’m wondering if I should start with an acoustic since i don’t want to spend so much on stuff.

And which brand should I get?

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Ricky asked:


I want to make synth sounds and control my keyboards with a guitar. Can I do it with MIDI or something? What do I need to do to the guitar to make it a guitarsynth?

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moultonfamily asked:


I want a baby guitar. I noticed Taylor Guitars sells them for around 400. But I don’t have enough money. What other manufacturer makes good baby guitars?

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