For a beginner &gt; blues&gt; is lee oskar have any advantage over Hohner special 20?
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Either would be a good choice for a beginner or an advanced player. Id get whichever one you could get the best price on.
1051517
The resonator is going to change a couple things. First it's going to give the guitar a brighter sound instead of the more deep hollow sound you would get from a normal acoustic. Second if you get yourself a slide you canmake some amazing delta blues music. It's a great buy.
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I had this model and actually sold it for the smaller model to conserve pedal board space. The controls are simple and I would say you could get the edge sound close enough and about any other sound from it. My buddy has a Strymon. Everyone says they are the best, but I prefer my flashback. I would definitely recommend this pedal. The looper is a nice addition I used a lot to practice solos.
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I think the most common is C. but its related with the music you want to play, I love the bass tone of the G harmonicas but its not always the best for all songs. C is a good choice for the first Harmonica, but if your grand daugther loves to play it, she will finally get like 4 or 5 harmonicas and also the Hohner HB-6 Harmonica, for carrying all her Harmonicas. I think you dont have to buy expensive harmonicas at first, try to give her a beginner harmonica and see if she really loves it. Ive given several harmonicas to enthusiastic teenagers who finally dropped the instrument. so it's not worthy to spend a lot of money for a begginer. later youll see and perhaps you will buy for her a "Lee Oskar" or a "Marine Band".
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This is the one recommended by Brian Sherrill, who runs Active Melody.com. Brian says he uses the Blues Driver (Tone50% & Gain40%) alone >90% of the time he plays blues. I bought one, run it thru my Fender amp and get a great blues sound reminiscent of the old 1960's tube type amps. I love it!
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Looks like your questions have been answered. I find $40 to $50 is plenty to spend on a harmonica - especially if you are at a level where you are asking a question like this. Go with the Hohner Special 20s and you won't be sorry. I've heard wooden combs swell up but never tried one. Love my first Special 20 and about to get a second one soon. Probably a D.
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There are different overdrive sounds you can use in blues.The Boss BD-2 is amazing to create a thin Fender sound, and can produce a good amount of overdrive.Ibanez Tube screamer produces a complete different sound, mid range, and is amazing for that.Depending on the guitar player or music you wanna play have must have a different setup.In my pedal board a keep both !
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I was ready to purchase the 165, but before doing so, I downloaded the 40-some page booklet from the Casio site. It covers the LK-160, LK-165 and LK-240. The LK-240 has touch ... like an acoustic piano, you can vary the volume depending how hard you hit the keys. Also, the LK-240 does not have BUT gives the option of purchasing a sustain pedal ($20-30) ... the 165 doesn't have that option. I got the 240, purchased a sustain pedal, and think it's a better deal for really not that much more money. -Jon Strand P.S. the 175 I know nothing about.
711200
the px100 is great as far as keyboard touch goes, and if you are a beginner I'd say it's fine to learn on. I would prefer an upright with good touch, generally yamaha or steinway only, but if you are looking between this keyboard and a crummy upright, I'd go with the keyboard. 3.5mm regular headphone jack X2-13 years as a competitive pianist
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I haven't played both guitars, therefore I cannot offer an educated / comparative reply. I purchased the LX1 for my 4 year old grandson because I'm hoping that he shows some interest in learning how to play as he get's a bit older. From experience, I know that trying to learn on a cheap, horrible sounding instrument isn't much fun. I've owned Martin guitars for decades and believe in their quality - but quite frankly, my reasoning behind this purchase was based mostly on personal preference. Taylor crafts beautiful, high quality instruments and I have no doubt that their Baby Taylor exemplifies this. I haven't played both guitars, therefore I cannot offer an educated / comparative reply. I purchased the LX1 for my 4 year old grandson because I'm hoping that he shows some interest in learning how to play as he get's a bit older. From experience, I know that trying to learn on a cheap, horrible sounding instrument isn't much fun. I've owned Martin guitars for decades and believe in their quality - but quite frankly, my reasoning behind this purchase was based mostly on personal preference. Taylor crafts beautiful, high quality instruments and I have no doubt that their Baby Taylor... » Read More I haven't played both guitars, therefore I cannot offer an educated / comparative reply. I purchased the LX1 for my 4 year old grandson because I'm hoping that he shows some interest in learning how to play as he get's a bit older. From experience, I know that trying to learn on a cheap, horrible sounding instrument isn't much fun. I've owned Martin guitars for decades and believe in their quality - but quite frankly, my reasoning behind this purchase was based mostly on personal preference. Taylor crafts beautiful, high quality instruments and I have no doubt that their Baby Taylor exemplifies this. « Show Less
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The VHT Special 6 Combo is better suited to clean guitar tones. Has lots of clean headroom and takes pedals well. I have a cheap tremolo and reverb in front of it. Sounds great. It's way too loud for your living room.
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The Lee Oskar harmonicas come in interlocking cases. When you have several of them, as I do, they become a sort of box with several small lids. Definitely the best case design in the harmonica world.
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depends what you owned previously, I owned SR 80 previously and I went to test both of them before I bought it.my ears trained for SR 80, and when I tested SR 225i , immediately I can hear the difference, mainly in sound staging and basswhen I tested SR 325i, I found my self trying so hard to find the different, there are few but not very subtle to my ear ... maybe after using SR 225i for few months / years I can feel it !I listened to acoustic guitars (artist: Jubing Kristianto) and I love how much clarity it feels compare to SR 80and I believe for Blues, you will definitely feel the bass, solid yet soft and far from muddy depends what you owned previously, I owned SR 80 previously and I went to test both of them before I bought it.my ears trained for SR 80, and when I tested SR 225i , immediately I can hear the difference, mainly in sound staging and basswhen I tested SR 325i, I found my self trying so hard to find the different, there are few but not very subtle to my ear ... maybe after using SR 225i for few months / years I can feel it !I listened to acoustic guitars (artist: Jubing Kristianto) and I love how much clarity it feels compare to SR 80and I believe for Blues, you... » Read More depends what you owned previously, I owned SR 80 previously and I went to test both of them before I bought it.my ears trained for SR 80, and when I tested SR 225i , immediately I can hear the difference, mainly in sound staging and basswhen I tested SR 325i, I found my self trying so hard to find the different, there are few but not very subtle to my ear ... maybe after using SR 225i for few months / years I can feel it !I listened to acoustic guitars (artist: Jubing Kristianto) and I love how much clarity it feels compare to SR 80and I believe for Blues, you will definitely feel the bass, solid yet soft and far from muddy « Show Less
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Yes, in fact most of the Gibsons I played over the years had Grovers installed. These new ones are simpler, stronger, and "lock" your tuning in.
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I have own all three series (2, 3, 20) and have to say that the 3 is easily the best because of the separate sub-woofer. But when comparing the 2 and 20, the 20 has a much richer bass and I love the remote with the volume and I/O mini jack ports. Is it worth twice the price? That's debatable. If money is not the issue then the 20s are the way to go, but then again, if money isn't the issue, go for the series 3.
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That is a hard question to answer requiring someone to know both amps very well. I will say this. This one is super cheap and is not really an amp but more of a practice tool when you require a cheap and small way to practice on the fly or in the bedroom. It is not loud, amazing or incredible in any way but it is far beyond acceptable for solo practicing at the price point and therefore hard to beat for the same price. But after having a look at the bacon and eggs amp, I would go with that instead as it has a dual purpose and can be used like a pedal. My guess is it will be close to the honeytone amp if you keep your expectations realistic. They are both for solo practice only it would seem. But hold on because it seems according to a few reviews that the bacon and eggs amp does not permit the distortion to be turned off and the volume can't be lowered or so reviews state but those could be wrong. If they are correct, then go with the honeytone amp. Good luck!
2000107
I personally use Martin SPs lights. I find them reasonably easy playing and I like the sound. Mediums would sound louder but are harder to play. Martin makes a silk and steel string that is supposed to be easier to play than standard strings. They also have a new string out they call flexible core that bends easier and is also supposed to be easier on the fingers. I've not used either kind so couldn't say from personal experience, but I think they'd be worth a try, especially if ease of playing is your goal and not maximum volume. I find the lights are a nice compromise.