Joe Nevin

How can I tell what Jackson guitar I have?

NOTES: Jackson JS, X and Pro Series guitars that were made from 2013 until present day feature a 10-digit alphanumeric serial number located on the back of the headstock or neckplate. The first two number digits in the serial number identify the year the guitar was created.

Is a scalloped fretboard better?

The immediate advantage of a scalloped fretboard over a traditional fretboard is a better grip of the strings during bending. The fingertip slides much more comfortably under the strings, giving the player more comfort in the execution of bending.

Are scalloped frets easier to play?

The main advantage of a scalloped fretboard is that it allows you to really grab onto each note. Does this make it easier to play fast? Nope! It can actually slow you down if you’re not used to it.

Is it easy to learn slide guitar?

The great thing about guitar slides is that they’re easy to learn. Even if you’ve never picked up a guitar slide before, with a bit of practice you will be able to play all of the songs in this list. Some of the songs are perfect for beginners to try out, while other songs will require most practice to master.

What tuning did Jerry Reed use?

Jerry just dug his hand in there and made use of all; his thumb and fingers. He also experimented with different tunings long before most of us gave it a thought. The simplest tuning he used was to tune his guitar down a ½ step. He also tuned to an open G and made use of dropped D tuning.

What is the 6th string on a guitar?

The thickest string is called the 6th string. In standard guitar tuning, this is tuned to E and is often referred to as the “low E string,” meaning the lowest note you can play.