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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Lynne May U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.91 Clarity of Response 9.92 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 236	Any question relating to guitar playing: scales, chords, music theory, arpeggios, soloing, chord progressions, key signatures, buying a guitar, guitar tabs, writing guitar music, musical styles including rock, blues and classical. Please do not flag your question as "Private", as this prevents other readers from benefiting. I will no longer answer "private" questions.
Jason Granger U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.76 Clarity of Response 9.64 Timeliness 9.52 Politeness 9.96 Total Questions 123	I can answer questions about technique and chording, as well as individual guitarist's styles and influences.
Joe O'Neill U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.88 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 9.82 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 177	Upside down left handed guitar playing
Frank A Dornay Jr U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 86	I can answer questions about basic theory (i.e. key signatures, harmonies, intervals) and better ways to improve playing. I cannot answer more advanced theory questions or guitar value related questions.
H-Bomb U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.77 Clarity of Response 9.93 Timeliness 9.86 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 140	I'm the BS-artist's dream. I'm self-taught, and my technical understanding of musical theory is limited. However in many cases if I hear it and my A.D.D. isn't in overdrive I can figure it out. I relate more to classic artists like Angus Young, Keith Richards & Tony Iommi, but have figured out some of the tricks of the trade used by more modern players as well. I know anything you'd ever want to know about Gibson SG's & Flying V's, and am one of the few cats you'll find here in South Carolina who doesn't worship all things "Skynyrd". Always willing to go out of my way to help budding young players, and most of my students have been disenfranchised youth and females...being kind of the aging punk-rock/hard-rock guru I've taken many folks under my wing who might not have otherwise had the confidence. It's a pleasure to see someone succeed with things I've passed on to them. So try me, I might be able to help! I'm NOT one who knows a ton about vintage guitar values, dating or specs unless it's a Gibson SG, so if you have questions regarding other models of guitars you .....
Dave Dixon U.K. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.87 Clarity of Response 9.87 Timeliness 9.95 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 594	Guitar player since 1987. Studied at Musicians` Institute. Worked as guitar/music teacher since 1991.
Gabriel U.S. On Vacation returns 11/30/2009 View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.79 Clarity of Response 9.90 Timeliness 9.82 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 372	I answer a variety of guitar related questions. I have multiple music degrees and years of experience in the field. When asking your question: 1. Please be clear in your message. 2. Provide actual question(s). 3. Please keep it short and concise. 4. Save my one-question-per-day for someone else if you can find the answer on your own. Please, no questions regarding: serial numbers, appraisals, pricing, value, restorations, or when a particular instrument was made. Thank you.
Jason Fryer Canada Maxed Out View Profile View Past Answers	Rating N/A (Expert Not Accept Rating) Total Questions 557	I can answer any kind of question that is guitar related - from choosing the right guitar/amp for your needs, musical style & budget, to effects usage & placement, & most technical questions related to guitar set up & repair. I do not specialize in dating or appraising vintage gear, so please don't ask me to appraise the value of your instrument. URL: River City Junction

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2009-11-20 Guitar amp + multiefects or digital amp?:

Hi Enrique, In my opinion, the best possible sound is achieved with a tube amp & stomp box pedals. I really can't stand the sound of multi FX boxes, so am really not the right guy to answer this question

2009-11-20 Prairie state guitar:

Hi, Rudy-- The Blue Book does not give prices for these guitars. Here is the information that is provided in the Blue Book: "Instruments previously produced between the mid-1920s and the early 1940s

2009-11-20 problem with capos?:

Hi Chris, Thanks for your question. That's a good capo that you've got there, so I'd expect it to work OK (although there is always the possibility that you've lucked out and got one which has a problem)

2009-11-19 Amps and cabs:

Hi Sam, Thanks for your question. 4x12 cabs aren't inherently louder, but those extra speakers help to project the sound more. I'm afraid I'm not really onto the electronics side of things, so

2009-11-17 making it more complicated:

Hi Kara! Looking at this tab, the first thing that came to mind was maybe just playing the notes in an arpeggio. Another instinct was to finger pick the lead note and use your other fingers to