Ministar AMS-ROKSTAR Electric Guitar (6 String, Natural Maple, 25.5 Scale)

Ministar AMS-ROKSTAR Electric Guitar (6 String, Natural Maple, 25.5 Scale) Reviews



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Ministar AMS-ROKSTAR Electric Guitar (6 String, Natural Maple, 25.5 Scale) Feature

  • Solid one piece body construction
  • Adjustable nut and bridge
  • Custom designed pickups
  • Light weight and portable
  • Airline security no problem and fits in the overhead comparment
Ministar guitars and basses are designed to be the worlds smallest full size guitars and basses. Ministar instruments are patented or patent pending due to their unique capabilities or design. When you play a Ministar guitar or bass, you will be amazed by the "FAT" sound, the "LONG SUSTAIN", and the "PLAYABILITY" offered by each model. "No Body Gets A Better Sound" than Ministar, and they're ready to go where you go. Ministar instruments fly through airport security and fit easily in the overhead compartment. The ROKSTAR 6 string guitar features a 25.5" scale, 24 frets, one P-90 style pickup, volume and tone control, die cast tuners, an adjustable nut and bridge, and a full length truss rod. Every ROKSTAR comes with a carrying bag with shoulder strap, guitar strap, instrument cord, arm rest, and rods for playing while standing or sitting.


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Nov 09, 2010 21:51:08
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Fingerstyle Guitar

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I'm writing partly to refute a review which said there are no markings to tell how fast or slow to play the songs. All of the material in this book is written both in tab and standard notation. The tab is the type of hybrid tab where the duration of notes is shown, eg a whole note has a square around it. Another complaint from the same reviewer is that it is not classical technique and advocates fretting the sixth string with your thumb. That comment is true for what it's worth; if you want classical technique get another book. The thumb around the back definitely makes much of this material easier to play, and this is good material. br /br /My own assessment is that this is a good teaching book for fingerstyle. Ken Perlman uses really good material (especially Mississippi John Hurt and Rev. Gary Davis songs) to introduce standard fingerstyle techniques. The songs and exercises are well graded and the book is very thorough. br /br /As far as the level goes, at the very beginning of the process of teaching myself fingerstyle, I found this book difficult to start with. I bought this book at the same time as I bought Mark Hanson's "Contemporary Travis Picking" and found Hanson's book easier at first, as it taught in smaller steps. Someone with more dexterity might not need the small steps, but I sure did. After a while I found Perlman's book accessible and I've enjoyed it since. br /br /One minor complaint I have that keeps me from giving it 5 stars is that it doesn't have a CD of the songs. Another small thing is that the arrangements of the songs are short and don't include the an intro, all verses, and lyrics. I know it's a method book not a songbook, but it left me wanting full arrangements of some songs.

Fingerstyle Guitar Feature

  • 256 Pages
  • Published by Centerstream Publications
Teaches beginning or advanced guitarists how to master the basic musical skills of fingerpicking techniques needed to play folk, blues, fiddle tunes or ragtime on guitar. Contents: All the Good Times * Along the Rocky Road to Dublin * Barrow Street Rag * The Beaumont Rag * Behind the Bush in the Garden * Campbell's Farewell to Red Gap * Candy Man * Candy Man Blues * The Cherokee Shuffle * Cranberry Highway * Cripple Creek * Eighth of January * The Entertainer * Fishing Blues * Freight Train * (There'll Be) a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight * Lark in the Morning * The Lazy Afternoon Blues * Little Sadie * The Liverpool Hornpipe * Lord Inchiquin * Louis Collins * Make Me a Pallet on the Floor * Man of Constant Sorrow * The Manchester Angel * The Mineola Rag * The Morning Blues * Pack up Your Sorrows * Paddy on the Railroad * Payday * Rain Don't Fall on Me No More * Shady Grove * The Sligo River Blues * Spike Driver Blues * Stealin', Stealin' * The Temptation Rag * The Trip to Sligo * Turkey in the Straw * The Year of Jubilo (Kingdom Coming).


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Great book for beginning fingerstyle - Michael S. Kerry - Columbia, MD USA
As said by other reviewers, this is a really good book with which to start out as a figerstyle player. A very large selection of (mostly) easily digestible chunks of tunes, covering all of the basic techniques and spanning a large array of styles (MJH and Rev Gary Davis country blues, Irish/Scottish folk, ragtime, etc.). The size of the songs make it easy to feel like you are accomplishing something and adding to your repertoire, but are challenging enough to keep you from being bored. br /br /The notes on the songs are interesting and the instructional bits for each tune are great; specific fingering suggestions and technique instruction is really helpful when learning the tunes.br /br /The ragtime stuff at the end is very challenging (although I will admit to not being a big fan of transcribed piano rags for guitar...just learn piano! There are lots of other more interesting guitar rags to be played), so even the intermediate player will have something to work on for quite some time. br /br /As others have said, a few downsides are the lack of a CD (having a teacher to help made a huge difference here; also, the songs are typically small enough that you could type them into something like GuitarPro with not too much effort and get some of the benefits of a CD) and some of the fingerings; Perlman's choice of the Neanderthal thumb technique (over the top of the neck) can be problematical for those of us with small hands, but in most cases I was able to get it, or change of fingering, which wasn't that hard. Again, having the teacher helps for this, but I think this is not a big issue overall. If you want to learn classical technique, this isn't the book for you anyway (get a classical book, and a good teacher)!


Nov 07, 2010 17:32:05
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Schecter Solo-6 Custom Electric Guitar - Dark Vintage Sunburst

Schecter Solo-6 Custom Electric Guitar - Dark Vintage Sunburst Reviews



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Schecter Solo-6 Custom Electric Guitar - Dark Vintage Sunburst Feature

  • Flamed Maple Top
  • 3-pc Mahogany Neck
  • Seymour Duncan Custom SH-11 / '59 (SH1n) Pickups
  • TonePros System
  • Limited Lifetime Guarantee
Solo-6 Custom - Dark Vintage Sunburst


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Nov 06, 2010 03:48:05
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Dunlop Standard Tortex Picks, 12 Pack, Blue, 1.00mm

Dunlop Standard Tortex Picks, 12 Pack, Blue, 1.00mm Reviews



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For those of you who think that there is no difference between pick companies. You're wrong. This is seriously the best pick I've ever used. I like to bullet point my products i've bought so here I go:br /br /1. First off, for those of you who know hardly anything about guitars, this is a medium-heavy pick. i thought it was medium. If you want a flexible pick, but one that's firm enough to flow on rapid strums, go down one size. this pick is great though for a nice, crisp, vibrant sound. It barely moves when I strum, even really hard. Let's just say it's stiff enough that you have to exert a little effort to bend it with your fingers.br /br /2. It just feels so.....epic. I know that's a weird word, but you can actually grip this thing. The fender picks slide around your fingers and stuff. This doesn't. I was very surprised when I first held them. They have a heavy matte feel to them (which does come off a bit with water, sweat, and saliva, but even after that it grips more than a Fender pick)br /br /3. The logo is an ink application, not in the plastic. I found this out the hard way when I put it in my mouth to finger pick a song, before the strum part. As I held it I was like "ugh, what's that taste?" I take it out and the turtle is half gone. So while I spit and sputtered, and gargled, I thought "i need to tell others about this on Amazon"br /br /4. It's green. Need I say more?br /br /Buy it. Any of the gauges. I would say the perfect pick would be this one or the gauge right below it. Any smaller or thicker and you've got specialty picks. This is a great all around.

Dunlop Standard Tortex Picks, 12 Pack, Blue, 1.00mm Feature

  • Dunlop Standard Tortex Picks, 12 Pack, Blue, 1.00mm
Dunlop guitar picks are a top choice of today's pro musician! Dunlop's wide variety of gauges, shapes, sizes and materials allows the player to select the exact pick for his/her own particular style of playing. From classic country to nu-metal, every great player knows that their pick is an integral part of their tone, and Dunlop guitar picks are the picks that more pros rely on in the studio or on stage. Picks are a grossly underrated accessory. Don't sacrifice your tone... pick Dunlop guitar picks!


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Great picks - the best - Guitar Player - Phoenix, AZ
I can't begin to count the number of Tortex picks I've gone through. I wouldn't dream of buying anything else. They work great, hold up well, and the colors help to keep from losing them quite as easy. My favorite are the gree, 0.88mm picks, but I've used almost all of them from time to time.

Great Picks! - D. Gibbs - VA USA
I have used these picks for about 20 years and they are great. Whenever I have to use another pick it feels awkward. Pick choice however depends on the person. What works for one person may not work for another; it's personal preference.


Nov 05, 2010 01:21:05
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The Stevie Ray Vaughan Guitar Collection (Guitar Recorded Version)

The Stevie Ray Vaughan Guitar Collection (Guitar Recorded Version) Reviews



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The Stevie Ray Vaughan Guitar Collection (Guitar Recorded Version) Feature

  • Play your favorites with this Stevie Ray Vaughan guitar tab book:
  • Ain't Gone 'n' Give Up On Love
  • Boot Hill
  • Couldn't Stand The Weather
  • Dirty Pool
24 of SRVÕs greatest songs from CouldnÕt Stand The Weather, In The Beginning, In Step, Live Alive, The Sky Is Crying, Soul To Soul, and Texas Flood. Includes: CouldnÕt Stand The Weather ¥ Live Another Day ¥ Love Struck Baby ¥ Life Without You ¥ Empty Arms ¥ The House Is RockinÕ ¥ Pride And Joy ¥ Scuttle ButtinÕ ¥ So Excited ¥ and more. Includes photos.


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Nov 03, 2010 23:41:05
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Nady Guitar/Bass Wireless System - DKW-1 GT

Nady Guitar/Bass Wireless System - DKW-1 GT Reviews



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I have used this wireless system both at home for freedom from wires while practicing as well as on the stage for gigs and must say that it has an excellent sound with no dropouts or static. I am sure that for professional gigs with many wireless signals, longer distances from receiver to body pack, or even better sound and tonal expression, a full-sized receiver for a few hundred is necessary, but for the gigging musician or anyone who wants to break free from the wired instrument world for a very low price, this unit is unbeatable. Another amazing feature of this unit is that the body pack can also accept a wind instrument microphone which is also available by Nady for another allowing a musician to have a very high quality wireless system for saxophone, trumpet or other acoustic instrument for a mere 0, an incredible deal with remarkable sound transmission. I highly recommend this product a high quality entry- to mid-level instrument wireless system for talented musicians on a tight budget.

Nady Guitar/Bass Wireless System - DKW-1 GT Feature

  • High-band VHF (170-216 MHz) operation for interference-free performance
  • Advanced companding circuitry for a wide dynamic range
  • Full frequency response from 40 -20,000 Hz
  • 250 ft. typical operating range up to 500+ feet line-of-sight DKW-1 mini portable receiver
  • Easily visible extra-jumbo LED indicators for power on, transmitter on and audio peak.
  • Special added circuitry in both receivers eliminates transmitter on/off pop" noise
The Nady DKW-1/GT is the most affordable, professional-sounding guitar wireless system ever. Amazing performance for such a small investment. It comes with transmitter, receiver, guitar cable, amp cable, battery, and hard-shell case.


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Worth the price - Nick Edwards - Indianapolis, IN
I had my doubts about this product due to its price. However, I love it. It transmitts sound better than my cords. It does what I intend it to do...allow me to walk around jamming on my bass without the cords. However, it does not get 5 stars. Its negatives are when dropped, it falls apart and the battery pops out of its compartment. I wrapped the unit in electrical tape to prevent this from happening. Its a cheap piece of plastic made in China but the electronics work. I would highly recommend it to those who don't want to pay a lot for such an item.



Nov 03, 2010 12:14:05
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Boyd Liona A Guitar for Christmas (Guitar Book)

Boyd Liona A Guitar for Christmas (Guitar Book) Reviews



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I have been studying fingerstyle/classical guitar for about a year now and would rate my abilities as beginner to intermediate. Liona Boyd provides beautiful arrangements of very tradition holiday songs as well as some lesser familiar songs. This book contains three different skill levels with 3-4 pieces per level. While the easy level pieces are pretty easy, they are arranged wonderfully so that even those with more advanced skills will not be bored. Arrangements are in a variety of different key signatures and at least up to the seventh position. For such a low price this collection is not one to pass up. There are no tabs.

Boyd Liona A Guitar for Christmas (Guitar Book) Feature

  • 48 Pages
  • Published by Hal Leonard Corporation
19 favorite Christmas songs arranged for classical guitar from world-renowned classical guitarist Liona Boyd. Contents: Very Easy Solos: Silent Night * Deck The Halls * I Saw Three Ships * O Come All Ye Faithful * Easy Solos: Toy Soldiers * Angels We Have Heard On High * We Three Kings * O Christmas Tree * Medium Solos: Joy To The World * O Little Town Of Bethlehem * Once In Royal David's City * God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen * Deck The Halls * I Saw Three Ships * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing/Il Est Ne Le Divin Enfant * The First Noel * Advanced Solos: O Holy Night * Good King Wenceslas * Away In A Manger * We Wish You A Merry Christmas * Silent Night * O Come All Ye Faithful.


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Nov 01, 2010 16:18:05
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