Quinn Fitzpatrick
Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitarist
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Here are some of my recommended supplies for students

Guitars

Entry Level for thrifty beginners

  • Godin's Art&Lutherie/Seagull line, Blueridge, and Yamaha are good quality reasonably priced guitars.
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Mid to Higher End Acoustic guitars

  • Collings, Martin and Taylors are great guitars to last lifetimes of use. Some Martins and Taylors can be found at budget prices used or check their entry level models (non USA made).
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Electric Guitars

  • Fender and Gibson have been making some of the finest electric guitars on the planet for over 50 years!
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Strings

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I recommend the following strings:
John Pearse 80/20 Bronze wound Slightly light 11-50 (#160SL)
Martin FX 80/20 Bronze Strings Custom light 11-52 https://www.shorelinemusic.com/music/strings/martin/martin
-fx-8020-bronze-strings/

Martin SP Phosphor Bronze 80/20 Custom Light (MSP6050)https://www.shorelinemusic.com/music/strings/martin/martin-sp-lifespan-8020-bronze-strings/
Elixir Nanoweb 80/20 bronze custom light 11-52 https://www.shorelinemusic.com/music/strings/elixir/elixir-nanoweb-acoustic-strings/
Nylon Strings- use D’Addario Pro-Arte EJ45 or EJ43-  https://www.shorelinemusic.com/music/strings/daddario/daddario-classical-strings/
I recommend starting with light to medium strings. Beginners might consider extra light (10-47)

Gig bags/case

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Protect your gear!

Tuner

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 Snark SN-1 or SN-2
Apps- cleartune, guitar tuner, just search online "Free Guitar Tuner"


Picks

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Dunlop Tortex, Gel, Delrin 500s, Fender,  .88, .96mm or 1.0mm
Use Light or medium picks


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Thumbpicks-  Golden Gate or Dunlop

Capos

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G7th Performance, Kyser Quick-Change

Metronomes

Make sure your Rhythm is consistent and solid!
For a free online metronome http://www.metronomeonline.com/
Apps- mobile metronome, metronome plus, Truemetronome
Check your smartphone for free or super inexpensive apps
Old School- Korg and Seiko are good brands. Korg MA30. 

Guitar Stand

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ProLine FS100A Folding Acoustic Guitar A-Frame Stand 
Keep that guitar out of the case and ready to play!

Music Stand

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Hamilton, Manhasset, On-Stage, Konig Meyer- K&M 1006 or 10065. The sturdier the better.
For your music or ipad

Guitar Rest

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Gitano Guitar Rests
Dynarette cushions work as well
More ergonomically correct than footstools.

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