Joe Nevin

What is a guitar string Muter?

What are String Dampeners? A string dampener is exactly what it sounds like: a device that sits on your fretboard and dampens your strings. There are a few different designs, but they all aim to do the same job, keep your guitar nice and quiet.

How much is a copy Stradivarius violin worth?

Anywhere from $50 to $50,000 depending on its maker. The vast majority of violins are copies of some Stradivarius or another; most aren’t marked as such. (In fact, I suspect many violin makers don’t realize that the shapes they’re using were created by careful measurement of a Stradivarius.)

Is it OK to tune guitar with capo on?

You can tune a guitar with a capo on, but it is not recommended. Since standard tuning relies on adjusting the open strings, tuning with a capo on, which alters their pitch, is redundant. However, if your capo does not produce the correct pitches, tuning again with it on would not hurt.

Is Vaseline good for guitar strings?

Hi everyone, recently my guitar prof. told me to put vaseline on my fingertips regularly to minimize squeak sounds. The effect is that your fingertips become softer and therefore produce less sound during their motions on the bass strings.

How do I get better at guitar scales?

Start on the first note of the scale and play up four notes. Then start on the second note and play up four notes again. Continue this pattern up the scale and then back down. This is a good way of developing a “way out” of a scale because you are playing four notes of a scale and then skipping.

Are instrument cables and speaker cables the same?

There is a difference between instrument cables and speaker cables. An instrument cable has a signal wire and a shield for carrying instrument level signals. A speaker cable has two identical wires for carrying speaker level signals. Using an instrument cable as a speaker cable can be damage your equipment.

Are 12 fret guitars easier?

Beginners and smaller players may find that 12-fret guitars are easier and more comfortable to play, since their fretting hand doesn’t have to extend quite as far to reach open position. In the end, it comes down to tone, aesthetics, and what feels right for the player.