The front, back and sides of acoustic guitars can be made from different combinations of Laminated or solid woods. The top material is generally considered to have the greatest effect on sound quality and so a solid topped guitar with laminated back and sides will sound better than an all laminated guitar. The quality of a guitar's sound increases the more solid its materials, and so guitars with solid top, back, and sides should give rise to the best quality sounds. Solid bodies also last much longer and can even increase in sound quality as the woods mature with age.
This pedal has a world of tricks locked up inside it waiting to get out! Plug your electronic instrument in to the Digitech Digiverb and conjour up anything from a warm ambience to a pshycadelic reverse swelling reverb.
Having a new range of guitarst to look at is always an exciting prospect and it is with great excitement that I troduce the top in the range - the D2040 Dreadnaught
The SupraNatura range acoustic guitars from Walden are exceptional guitars of outstanding quality and sound. In Dreadnaught form, the D2040 has hearty volume and power but still delivers singing sustain and a full harmonic range. The traditionally wooden styling is coordinated with a modern thin neck supported by graphite support rails, taking the classic guitar design into the 21st century.
Budding drummers start here with this terrific tutor pack, telling you everything you need to know from the very first time you pick up your sticks. Check out the CD containing audio versions of the exercises in addition to full-length accompaniment tracks for you to play along with.
If you've followed Pantera's and Damageplan's rise to the top of the metal heap, then you're already well aware of the searing, crushing, metal massacre that is Dimebag Darrell's signature guitar tone. Now, that tone is yours with the Seymour Duncan SH-13 Dimebucker. The Dimebucker uses a powerful ceramic magnet coupled with stainless steel blades for boot kickin' attitude. The secret to the Dimebucker's hard hitting crunch, is the small amount of metal mass in the core of the pickup. This allows the SH-13 to have both high DC resistance and a high resonant peak. The result is a high-output, agressive humbucker with lots of treble bite and clarity, as well as punchy bass response and exceptional dynamics. The Dimebucker is perfect for heavy rock and metal; and it rocks equally hard with tube and solid-state amps.
Having worked with some heavy handed, stick smashing drummerrs we know how many they can get through in a single practise! That is why we now offer three sets at the discounted rates - from £9.95 for Promark or £22.95 for Vic Firth If you need a larger amount we would be more than happy to supply you - call us today for a quote!
Accessorise your axe with this bit of guitar gadget wizardry! The fretboard illuminator clips onto the headstock of your guitar and lights up your fingers and fretboard with a powerful LED. Onstage this is sure to capture the attention of a crowd - especially if the lights go off!! You can even point it in another direction or take it off and use it as a torch! Genius!
Keep your eyes on our guitarbitz Myspace profile to find out what we are up to and if you have one yourself you can use it to contact us and leave us messages. We also have a MYspace Guitarbitz blog that we will be posting all of the lastest info regarding offers and new products. Stay in touch!
If your guitar bears any veering horns, protruding spikes or elongated extremities then you may be having difficulty transporting it! Good news!
Ritter bags now come in a variety of shapes and sizes. For those of you with an Explorer, Thunderbird or B.C.Rich style guitar then you may be in luck wity the Ritter 700 series guitar bags . They are all thickly padded and have nice oversized zips.
We have some funky new products in stock that are soon going to be available through the site. Keep your eyes peeled for these items, including multi coloured fretboard LEDs that clip onto the headstock, and a power adapter that can power up to 20 stompboxes from one mains socket! I will include links to them from our Guitarbitz Myspace blog as soon as they are uploaded!
What is the most obvious way to tell how old a guitar is?
Just look at the wear and tear to the scratch plate! If you are selling a guitar or think that yours could be touched up a bit then replacing the scratchplate could make all the difference!
We now stock replacement scratchplates for Les Paul, Stratocaster and Acoustic guitars in various colours... you could even customise your guitar by changing to a different colour!
The Epiphone Les Paul Studio is the first in Epiphone's range of Les Paul guitars to feature a set neck, giving it the classic profile and feel of a Les Paul, and contributing to its great tone. In addition to this, the Studio has open Alnico classic humbuckers, designed by Epiphone for ultimate tone and sustain. With a set of Grover tuners (the leading name in machine heads) and separate volume and tone controls for each pickup it's clear that this is the best value and most authentic of the entry level Les Paul models.
The Digitech Bad monkey is the perfect solution to those who need a little extra out of their amp. whether it is to cut through during an onstage solo or to get a bit more drive into your practise amp. Plug it in and Get growling!
The double cutaway guitarshape has survived the test of time and is now available in hundreds of variations, offering versatile tones and excellent playability. Long live the Superstrat!
Here are a select few: Aria XL Deluxe £179 Features: Double locking Tremolo, Two humbuckers, one single coil, Triangle inlays Aria Mac50 £189 Carved alder top, Gold hardware, coil tap switch, Bridge humbucker Cort X6 £249 Double Locking tremolo, coil tap switch, five way pickup selector, Matte blue finish
The Aria STG003 electric guitar</a>is a traditionally styled guitar that knocks
the rest out of the water when it comes to quality and value for money! It has
an exceptionally smooth playability for an entry level instrument and the feel
of a much more expensive guitar .It has a bright lively tone and huge
versatility thanks to its 5 way pickup selector. There isn't really any
competition at this price and the Aria STG would see a beginner right the way
through to intermediate and advanced playing in no time. For those who want to
practise their power chords the STG004 comes with a treble humbucker at no extra
cost!
Semi acoustic guitars are have a great acoustic tone thanks to their hollowed out sides and characteristic 'f' holes. They have the sleek action of an electric guitar and sound great unplugged too. We stock a range to suit the beginner to advanced player in a variety of styles.
The Epiphone Dot Studio at £199 is a fine guitar to start playing on with thick tone and dark looks. For those after something a bit different then the Aria TA40 Custom semi acoustic guitars have union Jack or Target finishes. For absolute luxury the Epiphone Sheraton II is decked out with abalone inlays and a multi ply binding!
The Hartke Piggy back brings all of the raw energy of stadium rock to bedroom levels and even has a stereo CD input and headphone out sockets. This has got to be one of the funkiest practise amps ever and is made by Hartke - a top name in amp design. At only £229 it would make an unbeatable birthday or christmas present and is versatile enough to be usefull in any situation from bedroom playing to garage band rehearsal!
We have now uploaded some new guitar lessons! to the guitarbitz site. Brush up on your knowledge of scales and give your playing ability a new lease of life!
We have now set up a guitarbitz Myspace account to keep in touch with the ever growing social network of musicians in the UK and the rest of the world! For those with Myspace accounts you can send us messages, post comments and even if you don't have an account you can keep up to date on our lastest activities via the Guitarbitz Blog - get involved!
Give your kids an early way in to making music with a children's guitar We have a full selection of small scale guitars of all styles from acoustic to electrtic - designed to be lighter and easier for smaller hands to get to grips with. Imagine what you would be like if you had started playing at 6 years old?
If you already have a child prodigy on your hands then the Taylor Baby would make an excellent first guitar and would surely be a wise investment at £239
If you want a classic `worn out' or `distressed' look on your guitar, but can't afford a Fender Custom Shop, and can't be bothered to wait 20 years, the Vintage Icon Series presents an affordable aged guitar, leaving you to concentrate on enjoying it straight out of the box, onstage or at home. These indicators of the character and personality of a well-loved instrument give a touch of authenticity to your performance and help create a genuine stage presence. The only thing that these guitars lack when it comes to aged guitars is faulty hardware – they are all loaded with Wilkinson pickups for ultimate tone and Wilkinson hardware for durability, so you can rely on them when you need it most! These components have also been tarnished to give that aged appearance without compromising on the sound quality.
The Epiphone Les Paul Studio is the first in Epiphone's range of Les Paul guitars to feature a set neck, giving it the classic profile and feel of a Les Paul, and contributing to its great tone. In addition to this, the Studio has open Alnico classic humbuckers, designed by Epiphone for ultimate tone and sustain. With a set of Grover tuners (the leading name in machine heads) and separate volume and tone controls for each pickup it's clear that this is the best value and most authentic of the entry level Les Paul models. £249
The Aria PE Elite body design features a heel-less neck, giving easier access to the higher frets, and their patented bridge and tailpiece. This PE Elite has a fantastic wine red finish with cream binding, a set neck with heavy chamfering around the joint, 2 open humbuckers and the usual twin volume and tone conrols. These electric guitars have a much thiner body than other guitars of this type, making them a fair bit lighter as well as giving some pleasing high tones. Although not strictly a Les Paul copy, the Aria PE ELite has all the attributes that make Les Pauls so playable and at only £175 cannot be overlooked if you are on a tight budget!
The Sammick Avion has a great looking and traditional arch top design, popular with so many jazz, blues and rock players, with it's own unique visual and performance benefits. The arch top adds weight, but the extra rigidity under the bridge improves string sustain and gives it an authentic quality. Grover tuners, covered humbuckers and a tune-o-matic bridge all bear resemblance to the features of a top quality Lea Paul - except the price, only £235
You know it is time to give your guitar a makeover when all thats holding it on is a bit of gaffa tape! Give your guitar a makeover and change your style with a funky - or scary guitar strap! Furry guitar straps £13.75
The ultimate accessory for the lunatic/guitarist who wants to get noticed, the fat and fluffy straps come in crazy green army camouflage or stripy white monster print. Not for the feint hearted...
The Aria STG003 electric guitar is a traditionally styled guitar that knocks the rest out of the water when it comes to quality and value for money! It has an exceptionally smooth playability for an entry level instrument and the feel of a much more expensive guitar .It has a bright lively tone and huge versatility thanks to its 5 way pickup selector. There isn't really any competition at this price and the Aria STG would see a beginner right the way through to intermediate and advanced playing in no time. For those who want to practise their power chords the STG004 comes with a treble humbucker at no extra cost!
The best jast just got better! We have extended our range of Epiphone Les Paul Custom guitars to include some real beauties!
Epiphone Les Paul custom from £375 offers the classic design and smooth looks at an unbeatable price
The Epiphone Les Paul custom 3 Pickupis a Korean Built guitar of exceptional quality from Epiphone's Custom shop. As you would expect from a top of the range Les Paul, outstanding hardware, materials and construction contribute to the ease of playability and quality of sound that make this a wonderful instrument. Specially adapted for increased tonal diversity, this Les Paul custom features an extra middle pickup to extend your range of sounds whilst playing. All this for £475!
The Epiphone Les Paul custom Midnighttakes the classic Les Paul features, then injects a whole load of rock attitude in the form of black hardware and active EMG pickups. Immaculate Korean built quality of the mahogany and alder body and set mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard put this guitar at the top of its league, with Epiphone on the headstock you can be sure that this is an official Les Paul model for just £609
New in stock we have the Lorenzo L442 Acoustic guitar kit . This includes an L442 Dreadnaught steel string acoustic guitar that is nice and loud and great fun to play. At on ly £59 the kit offers exceptional value for money and we have also included a gig bag, strap and tuner to get you started. Great for the beginner guitarist on a budget.
We are now updating our guitar Lessons section of the site. If you don't know your minor from your major then it may be time to brush up on some theory!
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