TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Here are some of my recommended supplies for students
Guitars
Entry Level for thrifty beginners
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Mid to Higher End Acoustic guitars
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Electric Guitars
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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)
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"
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
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.
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!
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
For your music or ipad
Guitar Rest
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Gitano Guitar Rests
Dynarette cushions work as well
More ergonomically correct than footstools.
Dynarette cushions work as well
More ergonomically correct than footstools.