How do I attach a pickguard to a guitar with no hole for it???
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2 solutions, 1) find the pick guard you want, dril the holes you nee, of if you don't want anything so permanant, try double sided tape, either way watch out for the finish, you might need to re-varnish later. if drilling. drill through tape, this'll protect the varnish
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check the input jack on the guitar....sometimes the the eternal metal will get  bent and not make contact with your cable plug......but definitly check your wires in the guitar......peace
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get a good one that is comfortable to hold while sitting or standing not bulky or awkward.there are plenty of comparable makes and models to choose from so dont worry too much about brand names. nylon strings produce a nice mellow  tone , so maybe something in a ' classic guitar'. be sure your hands and body fit around the guitar comfortably. it should have a sort of crisp and clean sound with no string buzz. as for the appearance, personally I think a guitar should be pleasant to look at whether it is being played or not.
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http://uk.search.yahoo.com/search/images?fr=slv1-&p=Ibanez+S540+LTD
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First a Kleenex box, now this. Regardless of how many times I answer, they keep asking.\n\nyou can't make a good guitar out of a cereal box. It has to be a good, strong material, or it will either sound horrible or it will break the moment you play a chord.
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Welcome to the family, Little Sister. I hope you have a very long and happy stay with us.\nTo start off, there are NEVER stupid questions, especially when discussing music. If anyone refuses to answer your questions, or gives you attitude, remind them that someone was kind enough to take pitty on their sorry souls at one point, and that they were not always the "gods" that they feel they are now.\n\nAnyhow, to answer your questions:\n1.) Do i have to use a pick while playing bass?\nNo. I usually do not use a pick, and many "professional" players do not use them. Many players do use them. It all boils down to which is most comfortable for you.\n\n2.) Do i have to play bass with an amp or is it ok to do with out for a little while?\nIt is definately OK to do without for a tiny while, however it will more than likely impede your learning at this point in your career. I very rarely use an amp; however I have been playing for almost 20 years and can feel when I made a mistake. There are many decent beginner amps on the market for $100 or less. I would recommend getting one as soon as possible so you acn hear what you are playing.\n\n3.) I am not exactly sure on how to tune it correctly and i don't wanna break a string so any advice on tuning bass would be great. \nMy best advice is to buy an electric tuner. They can be purchased for almost nothing, and will help you out immensel;y. Barring that ,there are a few online tuners that are available. Here is the one I usually send people to- www.guitarforbeginners.com/onlinetuner.html\n\n4.) and if there are any websites that you know of that can help me as a unexperienced begining bass player can you let me know them?\nhttp://www.activebass.com\nhttp://www.basstabarchive.com\nhttp://www.basslessons.com\nhttp://www.visionmusic.com\n\nOther helpful advice:\nPractice EVERY day. Not for long periods, but rather 15 minutes or so at a shot. By practicing for that short amount of time, you are able to learn in small doses, which is best, and it doesn't really give you a chance to get bored, which will kill your desire to play.\nDon't EVER let anyone get you down by telling you anything negative about you or your playing, or your desire to play. If someone tells you that you suck, think about who they are and what they hyave accomplished. If they are not musicians themselves, simply hand them your bass, agree with them, and ask them to show you what a "real" bassist sounds like. If they ARE a musician, and they talk trash, explain that you forgot that they were born being a great musician, and very quietly hand them your bass and ask them to show you how to be better.\n\nIf you ever get discouraged, or want any more information, contact me through here, and we'll see what we can do to make you the best you can possibly be.
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E-mail  every guitar company possible and see if they have a school or training that you can take to learn the trade.\n\nOr take a look at any of the links below..\n\nHope this helps you out..
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the forend should be done with the clamp type that attaches to the magazine tube\nthe butt eend can be set up with a band type that loops around the stock with no drilling needed
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I agree with the above answer. Go to the music store and play some guitars by Fender, Gibson, and Ibanez that cost more than what you can afford. When you find what you like, write down the model name and number and go to eBay or a pawnshop and get it for the price you can afford to pay. I would keep about $60 in reserve so you can take it to your local instrument repair shop to have it set up (usually about $30) and re-stringed (about another $30 if you get good strings).
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Look in Pawn Shops for used guitars.  Put an ad in the local paper under the wanted section.  Offer to do odd jobs for a guitar.
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The best way to place it is so that the keyguards on the bell face up. This prevents them from bending and bending the tone holes. Try and place it on a shirt or blanket or jacket so that it doesn't get scratched or dented.
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Don't screw the bridge to the body. Well, I guess it wouldn't be too big of a deal if it's a guitar you don't really care about and are using as a back- up or extra. I use my tremolo bar very rarely, and I usually don't even have it attached to the bridge. \n\nIf you are having trouble tuning, you should probably take a look at the bridge itself. Are the saddles in good shape? Or, how about the springs? Either of those can be fixed or replaced fairly easily. How about trying some different strings? Do you change between tunings often? One more option for you is to have the tuners checked by a pro.
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cut it off with a hacksaw.  \n\nyou might have to take it to a welder to reattach it.
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you're going to need a pedal steel guitar patch, but for the sliding you're going to have to manipulate the tone a whole lot.  lots and lots of work.  good luck.\n\npatches can be downloaded at numerous places, but if you have a good midi program you should have one already.
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www.gibson.com\nlook around until you find the link to how they make them...
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You should first price it online, then go down to your local music store and ask them to order it for you. It will probably cost only slightly more than the online price when you add shipping and handling. The advantage of this is that the local music store should be willing to set it up(adjust truss rod and string height) for free, whereas if you get it online you will probably have to pay to get it adjusted at your local guitar luthier’s.
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Locking tuning keys at the head of the guitar? hmmm. Where was your guitar manufactured? Look at the headstock and it should tell you. Is it a Fender 0r Squire by Fender? \n\nYou could intonize your guitar. Tuning it EADGBE (standard) as you normally would, but tune the twelfth fret instead of open. (Hopefully a digital tuner is handy!)\nEx.- Tune the low E string. Now simply hold that same string at the double-dotted 12th fret. Your goal is to make that higher octave E just as "in-tune" as your open E. \nGo back and double, even triple check that both are correct. When they are you are good to go. Just be patient, you'll get it - if not then, simply adjusting the bridge will take care of it 100% - ASK ME if and when that time comes! \n\nBy the way:\n#1 When was the last time the strings were changed and do you wipe them down each time you play? & after?\n#2 How is the neck attached to the body of the guitar?