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Acoustic Fenders
I'm just starting out in the guitar world, and I've been doing some research. I've decided that I want a Fender, because they've gotten good reviews and are in my price range (or the ones I've seen, anyway.)My questions consist of:
1. What's a dreadnaught? Is it bigger than a Grand Concert?
2. Are you supposed to use a pick with acoustics?
3. What is the best kind of case?
4. What's a good price (in general) for a Fender?
I think I want the Grand Concert GC-12 Acoustic, but I also might want the DG 245 Dreadnaught Acoustic.
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1 dreadnaught has a cut in.. if i'm thinking clearly.. im very tired.. i may be wrong haha
2 I do.. classical style you dont use a pick that much tho.. depends on your style
3 I have a hardshell case more protection and i can lock it
4 fender strat anywhere 300$ and up ive seen some go for millions ( jimi hendrix, eric clapton guitars )
And if ur lookin at acoustics.. i would advise eather a dean or alverez 2 thumbs up hehe
KYLE
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You know, I have absolutely NO clue on these. BUT, my best plays guitar and I GUARANTEE she could answer these for you. If you'll check back, I'll see if she's available to answer. If not, then I'll be glad to look the answers up for you or call her and get the answers that way.
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Well, I'm not exactly an expert on guitars... I've only been playing for about 3 months, and just picked out my first guitar (it's a Fender, too :D), but I think I can help you with most of your questions.
1. I'm honestly not certain about this one... sorry.
2. You don't *have* to use a pick with acoustics (other methods include strumming, plucking, rest and free strokes, and probably any number of things as of yet unfamiliar to me), but you certainly can.
3. I would recommend a good-quality hard case, just to ensure that your guitar is as well-protected as possible.
4. Ooh, this one varies quite a bit. You can generally find a good Fender for under $500. If your budget is extremely tight, you could always go the "used" route as well... just make sure to examine the instrument thoroughly before buying.
Hope this helps. I'd tell you to rock on, but that's so impossibly clichéd, it's not even funny. ^^;
~Kei
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A dreadnaught is smaller than the Grand. A dreadnaught has a wide bottom and narrow middle near the sound hole. Grands are smaller than Jumbos, if that makes any sense.
You can use picks. I personally prefer to finger-pick.
Best cases are hardshell, but they are also more expensive. I use gig bags for most of my electrics. They work fine for what I need. I'd go with a soft-shell case for an acoustic. It'll work nicely, so long as you take are of the instrument as you carry it, and pack it into cars with care.
I'm not overly fond of Fender acoustics. Their low end instruments tend to really suck. Ibanez, Yamaha, Takamine, and Alvarez make wonderful acoustics, and you can easily find low-cost instruments ($100 to $200)
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1 a dreadnaught is the juggernaught's little brother.
2 I don't think it matters, as long as you don't use a pick with your nose.
3 one that holds a guitar.
4 5 million trillion dollars. that's how much I'm selling my invisable neon-black fender for. *crickets chirp* Okay, I'm lying. I don't even know what a fender is. Obviously, I'm full of shit cause I rally gotta go.
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I am also about to enter the world of guitar also. You do not have to use a pick for a guitar only a banjo. And a fender? Isnt that for a car? I think maybe you should go to "music time". They have many answers to questions. Glad to be a bit of help!
-Shay :-)
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