I have a washburn acoustic electric guitar, what type an size of strings do you recommend?
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If you want really great acoustic tone, you should go with heavier gauge strings like .012 to .52. The natural mid-range tones of acoustic playing really come out with the heavier strings although the are a little harder to play on than light gauges. I also own a Washburn and I use Elixer strings that are coated with a special chemical to enhance the sound and cut down on wear. They are .012 to .52 gauge and they sound great. Although Washburn is an American company, not all their guitars are made in the USA, only the high end models. Mine was made in Korea, but that doesn't really matter as long as it's got a good tone and easy action. For the price, I think Washburns are really good guitars.
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atatch it to the head stock--u will need a thin piece of leather or cloth to go under the strings just above the nut----they make straps specifically for that type of guitar--a regular dual slot strap will work though with some modifications--have fun!!
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Phosphor bronze strings for the accoustic guitar in gauges .011 through .052.  These strings last forever and have a very bright, clear tone.
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Ibanez PF5 Dreadnought - got mine for $169 - good guitar - stays in tune well - nothing fancy and excellent for beginners
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There will be no drop in volume, however, you should use the same guage that it came with and most tanglewoods come withs 10's as do most acoustic, acoustic/electrics, but there is so much more tension on an acoustic guitar that your strings will break much easier, especially if you bend them a lot
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Yes.  You can very easily put elecric-guitar stings on your acoustic guitar.  I'm a lead singer/rhythm-guitar player and have been playing for 30 years.  One of my best friends of 13 years is a lead player who enjoys playing both acoustic and electric guitar just like me.  He only uses Ernie Ball Regular or Extra Slinky electric-guitar strings on both his electric Fender Telecaster and acoustic-electric Martin.  I now prefer light-gauge, bronze-wound acoustic strings for my acoustic guitars, but I used medium-gauge, bronze wound for many years.  The heavier the gauge, the louder the volume and greater the body of the sound.  The lighter the gauge, the easier it is to work the strings.  Lead guys often like electric strings on their acoustics for the latter reason - because they're easier to manipulate.  Rhythm guys, like myself, often prefer more body and volume.  If your guitar is an acoustic-electric and you often play through an amp, however, you may want to go with a light acoustic string or electric string on your acoustic, but if it's a non-electric acoustic, I'd stick with a heavier, acoustic string - especially if you do much playing outdoors (campfires, etc.).  I hope this has helped.
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If you are new at making changes to your guitar, I recommend taking it to a local music store.  They should have a reference for who works on guitars.\n\nIf you have active pick-ups, old batteries may be the culprit.  You could have bigger issues like a gounding problem or loose spools.  Replacement isn't a bad thing though.
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Your local guitar store should have it. Guitar Center has stuff like that, and most locl places should carry it.
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You can try this site for help:\n\nhttp://www.1728.com/guitar.htm\n\nbut I suspect you're going to want to take it to a decent music shop that has very knowledgeable techs. This won't be a walk in the park for you.\n\nGood luck!\n\nKabum
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P-90 single coil for les paul jr.\nhigh output sound!!!
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If you can get out to a large music store that deals in acoustic guitars, pick one that pleases you in size, tone, and price.  Have a professional adjust it so it will play easy.  A guitar that plays hard and sounds bad is the biggest reason to not continue.  Good luck and hope you enjoy guitar playing as I have for the past 50 years.  And it's not over yet!!!
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I recommend getting the Ibanez 5 string. Very reliable, Very Versatile  You can pretty much get a Great bass with that kind of budget....if i were to really be picky, i would go to musiciansfriend.com and get an Ibanez BTB 5 string...you can't go wrong with that!!! FREE SHIPPING!!!\n\nGood luck on your endeavors!\nMike
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I personally suggest a Peevey Briarwood acoustic guitar for a beginner. At a guitar store you should be able to buy one for $130. Anymore than that straight off the shelves is a rip off, but that is the best guitar you can have as a beginner. It will treat you right I swear. Good luck! Also, you might be able to find for under $100 on ebay...
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Get a acoustic guitar. If your just starting out.
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I'm not so much into guitars, but my hubby says:\n\n"It depends on what style of music you are playing.  For metal, I'd go with an Ibanez RG Series with a Wizard II neck with pickup selection consisting of DiMarzio pickups or (if you want to go all out) go with EMG 81 on the bridge and EMG 85 on the neck.\n\nIf you want to play hardcore, screamo, that kind of thing, go with a Gibson Les Paul with stock pickups.  But if you like good distortion, either use a Seymore Duncan JB 59s or EMGs.\n\nAnd if you just want to go extreme metal, good shred stuff, something that's lightweight, go with ESP (or if you can't afford that, LTD), they come stock with EMGs.\n\nOverall, it really depends on what type of music I'm playing, these are just what I prefer."\n\nHe's a crazy music nut.
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The best advice you can possibly get right now is: Get lessons.  You'll save yourself a lot of frustrations.  The best kind to start with is an acoustic with the strings high off the fret board.  This teaches you strength & when you finally switch, you'll be lightning fast.  You should learn everything new on the acoustic.
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I know this has nothing to do ith your question, but your email address isn't verified, and I really want/need you help with my guitar. \nI was thinking about your other reply and  the string only buzzes when it's open. Does that mean it is a burr in the nut? \nAlso could you tell me what the safest way to change the string is? (I'm such a tele virgin!) \nThing is, it got brought two weeks ago, so I wasn't expecting anything to go wrong this quickly! Plus its Easter weekend, so everywhere is closed or I'm at work so I can't take it back to the shop and get them to sort it. \nThank you, its great to be able to ask someone who actually has the guitar to tell me what to do. \nOf course I like calexico. Again it's nice to find someone who knows who they are!