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Appraising Your GuitarA user asks:Can you please give me a ballpark value of a one-owner all-original Gibson ES350 in original case, never repaired, in near mint condition? While I don't provide specific guitar estimates, there are many resources online to help figure out this information for yourself. One of easiest ways to go about estimating the value of a guitar is looking at similar guitar auctions on Ebay. For more guitar value insight, Blue Book Publications offers the Blue Book of Electric Guitars (as well as the Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars, and the Blue Book of Guitar Amplifiers). Users can order the book, order the information on CD-rom, and even get access to the information immediately via online subscription (from $29.95 per year). For those serious about getting their guitar appraised, the highly respected George Gruhn (of Gruhn Guitars) offers online appraisals for $35 USD. 08:25 PM # ZR TremoloA user writes:I read an article about ZR Tremolo the other day. It's supposed to be a combo tremolo - both fixed and free-floating that always returns to the zero point, even after retuning and new strings. Know of any good links for more info? Sure I do... the ZR (zero-resistance) tremolo is an Ibanez product which uses roller bearings to eliminate the inherent friction of the knife edge tremolo design. ZR tremolo comes equipped on some of their S-series models. For info see the following links: ZR tremolo explanation with pics (scroll down) And here's a first person opinion piece... ZR Tremolo Review 02:31 PM # Buddy Guy at Beacon Theater I had the pleasure of catching blues guitar legend Buddy Guy at the Beacon Theater in NYC last night. A great show, climaxing with an impromptu appearance by Dr. John. Another great band, Los Lobos, began the night's festivities with a solid set.
For more on blues guitar, check out this feature on how to play in the style of the blues guitar greats. 03:06 PM # |
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