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Play It Again Sam is located in Montpelier, VT, and is an authorized dealer for Taylor, Epiphone, Washburn, Tacoma, Ovation, Applause, Danelectro, Kawai, Tascam, Deering, Goodtime, Weber, Pearl, DOD, Digitech, LP, SansAmp, Tech 21, Toca, Bill Lawrence, Everyone's Drumming, and many other world-renowned guitars, keyboards, amplifiers, effects, drums, music books and accessories.
Some manufacturers do not yet allow their products to be advertised on the Internet. We may, in some cases, be able to provide you with certain products that we cannot advertise, so if you're looking for something we don't list, check with us anyway!
IN THIS ISSUE:
- MUSICAL TIPS
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED MUSIC SITE
- BEST SELLING GEAR !
- MUSIC BOOK OF THE MONTH
- DIDGERIDOO WORKSHOP
- PAUL LOLAX GUITAR WORKSHOP
- MONTHLY GIVEAWAY !
MUSICAL TIPS
TIP #1---Ever been stuck without an electronic tuner, pitchpipe, or any method of getting your instrument in tune, when you'd do just about anything to get a reference tone? No problem, just pick up the phone, and...no, no...don't call us, just listen to the dialtone! It's very close to an "F" note, anywhere in the United States, and maybe in some other countries, too.
Although, in Holland, and perhaps all of Europe, they prefer something like a G#+. Must be they don't have any musicians working for the phone company.
Guitar players can use this "F" note to tune the first string at the first fret, then just tune the rest of your guitar to that string. Call it a Teletuner.
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TIP #2--When recording an acoustic guitar, mandolin, banjo, etc., try using two or three microphones from different angles and distances from the instrument. Experiment by aiming microphones at the body, neck, perhaps even from behind. If you have a built-in pickup, use it also, and then blend all tracks together on one, or create a stereo split with one tonality on one side, and a different sound on the other. Results? Big, fat sound, with more character and dynamics than you'll get with just one microphone.
Got a special tip or trick? Email it to us! We'll publish the really good ones, and we'll give you credit for submitting it!
RECOMMENDED MUSIC SITE
Even though we think we've got the best music site you can find, there are reportedly at least 999 other good ones out there! Play It Again Sam is proud to be a member of Neil Shedden's "1,000 Great Guitar Sites". Neil produces his website and the "Guitar Newsletter" from Australia, and it's so full of constantly growing guitar sites, music information, band sites, shopping, and other music resources, you'll be at it for days, weeks, even months. Visit "1,000 Great Guitar Sites" at
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~guitar/
BEST SELLING GEAR
# 1-- BABY TAYLOR
And it's no wonder, since Play It Again Sam sells them at $299.00, including the hard-shell case. Solid spruce top or solid mahogany top, with mahogany back and sides. The absolute best travel guitar! Tune it to standard tuning, or up to F#. Comfortable neck and cool sound. It sends the competition backpacking! See the Baby at
http://www.guitarsam.com/catalog/taylor.htm
# 2--TRACE ACOUSTIC TA30 AMPLIFIER
A great practice size or small gig amplifier, specifically made for acoustic instruments. The TA30 delivers 30wRMS into an 8" speaker and a horn. Input attenuation, bass, treble, reverb and a notch filter for eliminating feedback are some of the features that make the Trace Acoustic TA30 a best seller. Sounds great for acoustic guitar, mandolin, and fiddle to name a few. On sale now for only $249.00! See the Trace Acoustic TA30 at
http://www.guitarsam.com/catalog/Trace_Acoustic_Amplifiers.htm
# 3--DREADNOUGHT CASE #DT445
This is a professional quality, North American made wooden hard-shell case with plush interior, deluxe handle, and a lock for $89.00! The DT445 will fit most Gibson, Guild, Martin, and hundreds of other brands of guitar. See this case and others at
http://www.guitarsam.com/catalog/guitarcases.htm
# 4--PLAYPRO Guitar and Bass Software
Turn your PC into a learning and jamming machine! PlayPro allows you to record, and compare your recording to the original examples, and receive graded reports and advice. The "Virtual Fretboard" allows you to view the fingering, names of each note, and intervals, making every example easy to follow. PlayPro includes over 50 videos, shown from a player's view! It's never been this easy! Two editions for guitar, and two for bass. $59.00 and $89.00. Only $3.00 shipping in the 48 continental United States. Read all about it at
http://www.guitarsam.com/catalog/PlayPro.htm
# 5--DANELECTRO '56 U2 GUITAR
The same as it ever was! Light to the touch, heavy on the sound! A terrific reissue of the classic lipstick pickup rocker that still knows its way around over 40 years later! The Danelectro U2 now includes an adjustable truss rod. Collect all eleven retro colors! On sale now for $279.00, and we'll throw in a Danelectro tweed gig bag! Take a look at this ageless beauty at
http://www.guitarsam.com/catalog/danelectro_guitars.htm
MUSIC BOOK OF THE MONTH
"Guitar Solos in Open and Altered Tunings" by music author-teacher-performer Paul Lolax, a frequent clinician in our store. Paul's book contains harp pieces by O'Carolan, traditional fiddle tunes, medieval and renaissance songs, featuring Open G, Dropped D, and other tunings. Each song is written in both standard music notation and guitar tablature. Also includes CD. Published by Mel Bay, $17.95. Only $2.00 shipping in the 48 continental United States.
To order "Guitar Solos in Open and Altered Tunings", email us at
DIDGERIDOO WORKSHOP
Didgeridoo builder and player Pitz Quattrone will conduct a workshop at Play It Again Sam on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 7-9 PM. Pitz's workshop will consist of the history and playing of this North Australian wind instrument that goes back as many as 40,000 years, and is considered to perhaps be the world's first musical instrument!
Don't have your own didgeridoo? No problem, we'll have some on hand for you to try! We'll also be selling Pitz's Didges the night of the workshop, and they are now part of our regular inventory. See them at
http://www.guitarsam.com/catalog/didgeridoos.htm
Admission is just $5.00, and you can reserve your space with the following contact methods:
- Telephone (802) 229-0295
- Fax (802) 229-0755
PAUL LOLAX GUITAR WORKSHOP
Paul Lolax, author of "Guitar Solos in Open and Altered Tunings" (Mel Bay) will be returning to Play It Again Sam on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 7-9 PM, to conduct a workshop concentrating on left hand technique. Learn how to use your left hand to move better from position to position, and how to be more fluid in your playing.
Paul is presently working on a left hand technique project for Mel Bay Publications, so you can get a sneak preview by attending this workshop!
Admission is just $5.00, and you can reserve your space with the following contact methods:
- Telephone (802) 229-0295
- Fax (802) 229-0755
PLAY IT AGAIN SAM'S MONTHLY GIVEAWAY!
Please note! This contest is over! We have included this in our archives for informational purposes only!
The winner.......David Horner!
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Win a free copy of Paul Lolax's book and CD "Guitar Solos in Open and Altered Tunings". Be the first one to email us with the correct answer to the following musical question, and we'll send you Paul Lolax's book/CD set anywhere in the world for free!
Question.......Who played the guitar solo on George Harrison's hit "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"???
Answer..........Eric Clapton!
We hope you enjoyed our first "GuitarSam eZine"! Comments and suggestions are always welcome! If you liked it, please let us know. If you didn't like it, we'd still like to know! And remember, if you prefer to not receive this newsletter, just reply with the word "remove" and we will immediately take you off the list.
Kevin
Crossett Play It Again
Sam 66 Main St. Montpelier
VT 05602 USA Tel (802) 229-0295 Fax
(802) 229-0755
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