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What is the best material for a guitar neck?

Maple is an extremely popular wood for necks and fretboards. Recognizable because of its bright tone, grain patterns and moderate weight. It’s tonal characteristics include good sustain with plenty of bite. It is about as dense as hard ash, but is much easier to finish.

Who played dueling guitars?

Stephen A. Mandell, who shared a Grammy award with Eric Weissberg for their “Dueling Banjos” performance used in the 1972 movie “Deliverance,” died March 14 from prostate cancer at his Owings Mills home. He was 76.

Are SKB cases good?

Today, SKB is big time, the number one case maker for guitar companies. They still make the same strong cases and have even improved them over the years with innovative refinements. But efficiencies of scale and improved tooling have lowered the price.

How do I know what size guitar I need?

The correct size is most accurately determined by the player’s height and age. It’s also important to choose a guitar that will inspire you or your child to play. If they’re into rock music, best to go for an electric guitar.

How many models of Fender guitars are there?

Fender currently have 120 different electric guitars in their catalogue, across their model range and model series, all coming in a range of colours and neck materials as well as right and left handed. This excludes the Custom Shop models and Squier series.