I don't know about recording or playing as a band with the guitar plugged into an amp, because I've never heard it used that way before., But it sounds nice when it's played in a small gathering on it's own. I guess the sound is bright and clear. I don't think it will go well with other instruments and the lower notes are definitely on the weak side. It does however have a very long sustain, and I believe my friend is still using the stock strings.

Edit btw just realized it's APX 700 not CPX 700. Both models exist, but they're different.

This post has been edited by mumeichan: Dec 30 2010, 05:37 AM

Yeah we're in the same boat regarding the sound. It's undoubtedly bright and lesser bass. But I'm kinda a basshead so I'm more into dreadnoughts.
But that's just me. Everyone has their very own preference.

The guitar I have is also from Yamaha, forgot the model cause it's not with me now. It's a dreadnought, sounds nice for strumming but I actually bought for finger picking because the was the first time I bought an acoustic. Planning to change them to silk and steel if I can ship the guitar over. I can't find silk and steel in Malaysia at all.

My lovely guitar, too bad it's in Malaysia now, can't play it. Can't see the model from the picture also



This post has been edited by mumeichan: Dec 30 2010, 05:43 AM

Silk and steel? What's that?

Silk and steel string. Strings made with a silk core and coated or coiled with a metal alloy.

That sounds exclusive. Wonder how much a set costs.

BTW that Yamaha looks good. Ebony fretboard?

Silk and Steel aren't exclusive,not many people like it anyway. It doesn't cost alot. Thank, but I'm not sure what the fretboard is made off. I think it's rosewood. I bought it in a shop so I didn't go spec hunting online, I just choose from what they had in stock.

Guys, which are better between these two capos?

Kyser slider capo, or Jim Dunlop trigger capo?

In term of functionality, flexibility, and durability, which one is better?

Or just an Alice trigger capo (RM20) will do?

Of cos Jim Dunlop. Built with hard material. Not easy to break. But it's the most expensive among all other brands, around rm60. I bought mine in singapore for S$20.

Can it be used to fret certain strings only? eg: GBE only without EAD.

that's another type of capo, not traditional 1.

Lol, so that's a guitalele, I thought it was something like the taylor's baby guitar after seeing it in Sg. wang the other day, mind giving a short review? I was planning to get one as a portable guitar to carry around? thanks ( I was planning to get the taylor's baby, but the price... meh.)

Maybe you could eye around for the Ashton Joeycoustic.

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This post has been edited by mhb: Dec 31 2010, 12:31 AM

It's called a partial capo but some people, but honestly, you can just plug an eraser under the capo to hold down just the 3 strings you want. A capo is just a capo, I don't believe in spending 60 on one. If you can find one for 20 that's great.

Just watched this video, what kind of bridge is on this guitar, looks kinda weird.




This post has been edited by mumeichan: Dec 31 2010, 09:00 AM

Keep in mind that yamaha Guitalele tuning is AECGDA (high to low) which is same as you capo 5th fret of your standard guitar. The treble strings are nylon, while the bass strings are steel. The fretboard width is around the same as acoustic guitar fretboard width. Guitalele is a quarter size guitar, therefore the scale is smaller, fret to fret distance is closer. Was impressed by the sound, considered loud and bright for such a small guitar.

On the right side of the pic is my guitalele, left side is my standard size classical guitar.


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That's a great idea.

Thanks!

Btw guys do you have any recommendation on books/website for me to start learning on reading notes?

My knowledge on notes is zero.

And I'm kinda cheapskate for classes.

Hi, anybody knows any software that can convert PDF/scanned files to Guitar Pro tabs, or any other software which can play the music sheet and allow me to listen to it?

That would be very helpful in learning a new piece.

I know there are some programs that can convert it to some kind of music notation program file, I can't recall the name now, but it's really popular. I suppose from there you can surely find another program to convert to Guitar Pro. But the program is, it doesn't really convert the sheet from the PDF very well. Honestly it's faster if you just learn how to read notes and then manually input them if you absolutely want to hear it on Guitar Pro.

I'm sure if you google it up you'd find it eventually.

Am also looking for that kinda software, but the connection at my place is very limited (college's server).

So hav to wait till sem break liao.

Oh, but can I tune it back to the standard EADGBE tuning?

Btw, my classical guitar strings snapped, was playing too aggressive with it (percussion and aggressive strumming I know, stupid me), any good strings recommendation?