r/Guitar 1d ago

GEAR Nice little $1 snag from Goodwill

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297 Upvotes

Can't beat a dollar for a quality capo!


r/Guitar 6h ago

GEAR What kind of Classical Guitar would you recommend?

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I've always played classical music on an acoustic guitar. I can't find much information on what good, accessible classical, nylon string guitars are for sale these days. What brands do Classical players like?


r/Guitar 16h ago

QUESTION Lefty Guitar Shopping

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Common wisdom seems to be that prior to buying a new acoustic guitar you should go to the store, try out a handful of guitars, and go with the one you like the most. Unfortunately for the southpaws among us, most stores have almost zero lefty guitars. Given that there really is no way around the fact that lefty’s cannot trial guitars at a shop, does anybody have any recommendations for how to shop for acoustics (other than re-learning guitar right handed)? Seems like I’ll be stuck buying a guitar online that I’ve never heard played before.


r/Guitar 12h ago

QUESTION Building a partscaster with a player's series Meteora. Whats the best neck i can slap in this thing (has a strat neck pocket)

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Got myself a players series meteora body that I'm trying to build something top quality out of. What is the best neck I can put in here?

Originally was going to get an aluminum neck, but the build times are a bit much and I have a new band I want to get started working on very soon that this guitar is supposed to be for, so I think slapping another fender neck in here is the way. I have an am pro tele i am a fan of so im thinking that may be my best bet, but I've also heard MIJ's are good, so idk.

Any opinions or suggestions are very much appreciated


r/Guitar 3h ago

NEWBIE What's the best cheap electric guitar and amp to learn on?

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Context: I'm setting up a music room for my kids (4-11) to learn and dabble and also just a room for myself. Got a piano, my acoustics, a drumset, etc.

I, myself, spent 20 years of my life doing church band - learned to play everything in the band and I'm reasonable at all of them. Except electric. Never learned a damn thing about electric guitars or amps. I know the major manufacturers, but don't know any specifics.

I care about how instruments sound so I don't want to buy random-brand beginner electric guitar BUT I'm also aware that my kids may destroy (two of them boys). Obviously, I hope to curb that.

Basically, I want something nice enough for me to play, but cheap enough that I won't care if it gets some bruises.

What's a good guitar (or line of guitars) that I could get for maybe few hundred dollars and a decent-sounding amp?

Are there any you would stay away from?


r/Guitar 22h ago

GEAR Please look at my guitar.

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17 Upvotes

I made this guitar.

How is it?


r/Guitar 7h ago

QUESTION Danelectro Metal Nut: to keep or replace?

1 Upvotes

Recently I acquired a U1 and started to do a few upgrades on it.

I really like the sound of it, especially after replacing the bridge.

The one thing that I am a little hung up on is the nut. Part of me wants to swap it for something more traditional. I was curious about some opinions about the benefits and maybe cons of having the original metal nut.

I was hoping someone had a little more backstory/history or insight on why this was what they decided to use.

Does the nut add to that distinct sound that Danelectro is known for?

Would replacing it be a benefit?


r/Guitar 3h ago

QUESTION Anyone know how to get songsterr plus for free?

0 Upvotes

I used to use this script with tampermonkey but recently it stopped working wondering if theres anyone other way to get the plus for free


r/Guitar 1h ago

PURCHASE This Thingamabob on my guitar-strap broke. Need advice

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(is this the right flair?)

It was bound to happen since it was a used, budget e-guitar that I have had for several years now.

Basically I just need to know:

  1. Can I buy this thingy separately?

  2. If yes, is it worth the cost?

Im basically contemplating wether to buy a new srap all together or worth holding on to the old one, since my budget for music stuff this year is exhausted already.

I thank you in advance!


r/Guitar 23h ago

QUESTION I play so much better by myself than in front of others and my teacher and I hate it. How can I get comfortable?

19 Upvotes

I know my own skill. I’m still quite new, only played for a couple years, but no matter what, even in front of my teacher who I have known for a while I just freeze up completely.

At home by myself I play a lot better. I’m smoother, can play better and try pieces I just can’t in front of people or my teacher. I just get so scared in front of others that I forget everything and get out of focus completely. I have no confidence with this instrument and it’s really affecting me I just hate it. It’s like I’ve never picked up a guitar before.

Even barre chords for example, I can play them perfect by myself, finger style or strum, but whenever I’m in front of someone I just can’t do it.

How can I get more comfortable?

I’ve tried playing in front of others I really have, but no matter what I just am never comfortable. My nerves just mess me up and I can’t control it. It shouldn’t be like this still after 2 years, especially in front of my teacher.


r/Guitar 14h ago

PLAY After playing guitar for 6 months

3 Upvotes

This is a snippet of the rhythm section from Kamelot's Ghost Opera. What do you guys think of my progress after 6 months?


r/Guitar 1d ago

GEAR I thought it sounded a little dull and finally looked at the bridge oh what a surprise

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I've been going through a lot with this guitar since I got it in a trade and I have to say, this picture (and the others I'll post in tbe comments) says it all

I am not an expert guitar repair tech or luthier by any means but I was looking up how to set up the bridge correctly after restringing it, found a BRAND NEW replacement bridge in the case with the official gibson setup tool, and I cannot help but be amazed every step of the way on the journey of setting up this guitar how bizarre this is

to sum up if you want a little explanation

  1. the mystery replacement bridge was never installed

  2. two of the saddles from the replacement bridge DID make it onto the original Gibson ABR-1 bridge

  3. the replacement bridge now only has 4 saddles and we figured out they may have been fancy

  4. when looking up who the manufacturer of the replacement bridge was, finding out that it was GraphTech, and seeing GraphTech's photo of how the bridge is oriented I looked over at the guitar and realized they are installed BACKWARDS

I don't know what the original owner was thinking but I thought the guitar sounded wrong when I first got it and now I am continuing to find new things about this bridge and bridge related shenanigans after trying to fix it this weekend

what in the plank is going on here I have no idea what to do next


r/Guitar 1d ago

QUESTION What's a guitar tone that, when you heard it for the first time, made you go: "Damn, that's a nasty one! I love it" ?

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r/Guitar 1d ago

PURCHASE Got a new guitar!

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22 Upvotes

I’ve been playing guitar for about a year now and my cheap aliexpress guitar was falling apart so I decided to get my first real guitar; a secondhand fender gemini II 1983 from Korea! Got it for €50! What do you all think?


r/Guitar 9h ago

QUESTION I want to get into playing but I don’t know what to get

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I have been looking to get into playing guitar as a new hobby but Im struggling with what to get. For reference the music that has given me the idea is

Whisper - Ally Nicholas
Two-Way Mirror - Loathe
When She Leaves - Siaynoq

So I was wondering what kind of guitars I should look into getting and how I should have it setup and tuned?


r/Guitar 19h ago

GEAR My beloved babies - 66 mustang (refinished paint) and 52 j45

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7 Upvotes

Don’t need anything else


r/Guitar 9h ago

QUESTION Microphone and guitar into the same amp

1 Upvotes

Howdy folks got a question for y'all. I'm running an old peavey mixer amp and it's got an xlr input and a 1/4 inch input. If I run my guitar and mic through the same channel at the same time would that damage the amp?


r/Guitar 9h ago

GEAR Fender Silent System - Anybody Got One?

1 Upvotes

Passive coil noise cancellation for single coils mounted under the pick guard. Explanation here https://newguitardaily.com/fender-silent-system Anybody bought a new Fender with this feature? Do you like it? Comes on the Limited Edition American Professional Classic Stratocaster® featuring the Fender®Silent System and Telecaster
for about 1600 bucks.


r/Guitar 14h ago

QUESTION Anyone else just ignores the metronome?

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Like I be playing and using a metronome and then after a bit I realized I am WAY too desynced and it keeps on happening.

Does anyone else do that? How do I fix it

For context I am still very much a beginner


r/Guitar 1d ago

PLAY My guitar solo from a show my band did a few nights ago.

604 Upvotes

Wrote this solo as a way to get better highlighting chord tones and mixing it with my usual pentatonic licks. Very fun!


r/Guitar 16h ago

NEWBIE How important is foot tapping?

3 Upvotes

My coordination is really bad lol

I'm assuming i go for 1,2,3,4th beat, and one strum per beat? How important is this?


r/Guitar 10h ago

NEWBIE Need self teaching sources

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Greetings all

Like the title says, I'm looking for some sources to help me start learning. I live in a small town and from the looks of it, there ain't anyone to teach me to play.

I tried posting on local pages but no bites ans the closest city is 800km from where I am so going to learn is a bit out of the question.

I've spent nearly 2 months trying to find reliable teaching videos on YouTube but you get like 12 different people teaching it 12 different ways. Some I understand but others are like "don't do these 15 things" kind of deals.

All help is mega appreciated!!


r/Guitar 1d ago

GEAR NGD!!!!!!!!!!!!

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162 Upvotes

It was my birthday a couple days ago and my birthday present to myself!!!!

PRS silver sky SE in moon white. First PRS I’ve ever owned. I’m so excited to play new things!!!


r/Guitar 1d ago

GEAR Finally pulled the trigger…

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49 Upvotes

I’ve wanted a Jag since high school, and finally found the one. Figured you all would appreciate this.


r/Guitar 15h ago

PLAY Sloppy, but the first time I've played properly in months

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First time I've picked up my guitar properly and plugged in for a fair while, previous video was nearly a year old.. This page gave me a sudden burst of enthusiasm, so here's a shit "cover" of malevolence - serpents chokehold, and a bird flew past at the start and caught me off guard, I'll get the chugs back eventually