Live Acoustic Guitar Equipment
What Parts And Extras You Can Get For Your Guitar
As a beginner, you shouldn’t be stressing too much over what accessories are available for your guitar. That being said, if you have been playing for awhile and are committed to learning more as a guitarist and developing your playing, there are several parts and extras that you may find useful to achieve the musical effects you desire.
For your acoustic guitar, throwing a capo into the mix can be a worthwhile step to take. A capo is a plastic or metal clasp that fits over the strings of any guitar in any fret you want to place it. The effect is to shorten the length of the fingerboard (you can only play on one side of the capo) and increase the pitch at which you play. These are useful for artists playing songs that require different tunings but who don’t want to have to tune up or down in between songs while playing live. In lieu of purchasing a capo, you can use a pencil or a pen and a piece of fishing line or string to rig a capo on any given fret. This method may not be as reliable as a store-bought capo, however.
If you want to play your acoustic guitar live, an acoustic guitar pickup may be useful. Attaching an external pickup to your guitar will provide you with the ability to connect to an amplifier and be heard by many people in a live setting. While some acoustic guitars–they’re called acoustic-electrics–come equipped with internal pickups and in-guitar pickup settings, several manufacturers make pickups that can be installed in any acoustic guitar to give the player the ability to connect to a speaker or amplification unit.
Also useful to those playing their guitars live are wireless systems. If you have an acoustic or electric guitar that connects to an amplifier and you want the ability to move around on stage without the limitations of a guitar cable, a wireless system connects directly to your pickup or your guitar’s output jack, attaches to your belt or guitar strap, and sends a signal to your amplifier so that you can play without the hindrances of wires. Even if you don’t move around a lot on stage, wireless units can be useful if you’re worried about tripping over your cable or you fear your cable may come unplugged.
In addition, guitar effects pedals can provide a number of different sounds and variations to one’s playing. While most effects pedals cater to electric guitar players, those who play acoustic-electrics or acoustic guitars with pickups can still make use of volume pedals, whammy pedals, and whole host of others. For electric guitar players, the greatest variety in effects pedals is seen in the distortion and overdrive pedals offered by many manufacturers. Still, as a beginner, your focus should be on developing as a guitarist. When you’re ready to branch out, there is a plethora of effects pedals out there to satiate any desire you may have to achieve that unique sound you’ve been yearning to emulate.
About the Author
Learn guitar fast
at
28DayRockStar.co.uk
and learn guitar in 28 days! Guaranteed!
Blueridge BR-361 Parlour Acoustic Guitar
|
|
Zoom H4n Handy Portable Digital Recorder $259.99 Representing the next level of professional recording performance, the Zoom H4n Digital Recorder delivers superior audio quality and dramatically improves the user experience. Zoom’s most sophisticated handheld recorder to date will amaze, no matter the application. FEATURES: Unique X/Y mic design captures perfect stereo images – The H4n’s onboard X/Y stereo condenser mics are arranged with t… |
|
|
Zoom H2 Handy Portable Stereo Recorder $334.99 It’s a simple idea: provide brilliant stereo recording in an easy-to-use, ultra-portable device. Now everyone can record pristine audio in an infinite variety of applications. From seminars and conferences, to electronic news gathering (ENG) and podcasting, to musical performances, songwriting sessions and rehearsals, the H2 provides amazing recording quality. And no matter what kind of music you … |
|
|
Shure SM57-LC Cardioid Dynamic Microphone $146.00 The Shure SM57 is a fixture in the music business. You see it everywhere. In small clubs and 100,000 seat stadiums. This renowned mic is used by legendary performers and the latest up-and-comers. What you may not have seen are the thousands of SM57s at work behind the scenes in professional recording studios around the world. In fact, you’ll probably find it in more studios than any other mic. Not… |
|
|
Yamaha STAGEPAS 300 Portable PA System $789.00 With the Yamaha 300W Portable PA System, there’s no telling where your music will take you. And no matter where your music leads, Yamaha’s new STAGEPAS 300 Portable PA system has the power to go with you…. |
|
|
QSC GX7 Stereo Power Amplifier $599.00 The QSC GX7 power amplifier embodies all the hallmarks that the QSC brand is famous for; professional audio quality, meticulous engineering, precision manufacturing and long-term reliability. It is the ideal choice for professionals in need of reliable, pro-quality power in a lightweight power amp design that wont break the bank. Delivering a whopping 725 watts @ 8 ohms per channel yet weighing in… |
|
|
Samson SX1800 SX High Power Servo Amplifier, 1800 Watts $349.00 The Samson SX1800 Power Amplifier has a power rating of 400W per side @ 8 ohms, 600W per side @ 4 ohms and 1200W bridged mono @ 8 ohms. This dual-space power amp features 5-way binding post and Speakon speaker outputs; XLR and TRS input connections, Signal, Peak, and Protection circuit indicators and Samson?s dual variable-speed fan cooling system. Professional Class AB Power Amplifi… |
|
|
Acoustica Mixcraft 5 Audio MIDI Music Recording Software V 5 $69.95 Mixcraft 5 is a powerful yet easy-to-use multi-track recording studio that enables you to record audio, arrange loops, remix tracks, compose with virtual instruments, score and edit video, and add effects to create stunningly professional compositions. Easy enough for everyone and powerful enough for the pros. Get a studio for a song with Mixcraft 5!Loops and sound effects Mixcraft includes over 3… |
|
|
Native Instruments Komplete 8 Ultimate Software Suite $1,099.00 Here it is: the virtual instrument and plug-in processor bundle you’ve been waiting for all your life. If there’s any sound you want, it’s in Native Instruments Komplete 8 Ultimate. If there’s any effect you crave, you’ll find it in Komplete 8 Ultimate. We’re talking about 240GB of absolutely AMAZING content, covering everything from NI flagships such as KONTAKT 5 and REAKTOR 5.6., to a world of o… |
|
|
Apple Logic Studio [OLD VERSION] $269.99 Logic Studio, Apple’s comprehensive suite of professional music and audio tools, provides musicians with everything they need to create in the studio, on the stage, and for the screen. Logic Studio includes Logic Pro 8, Apple’s legendary professional music production application featuring a new, intuitive interface; MainStage, an innovative new application for music performance; and Soundtrack Pro… |
|
|
Tascam US-144MKII USB Audio Interface $99.00 Updated with better audio specs and a fresh new look, the four-channel Tascam US-144mkII USB audio interface is the ideal companion to any desktop- or laptop-based digital recording set-up And because it operates only on USB power, you can use it with a laptop while on the go to create a very compact and portable digital audio workstation system. The four-channel Tascam US-144mkII USB audio int… |