The VG-CG1K Student Guitar Outfit is available in fractional sizes 4/4, 3/4, and 1/2. The beginning player will get everything they need to get started. Outfit includes foot stool, pitch pipe, gig bag, instructional CD, and string winder.

Basswood back and sides Mahogony neck Graphtech "Nubone" saddle and nut Ebonized fingerboard and bridge Silkscreen logo on peghead High quality tuners with perloid buttons OUR PRICE: $119.95 (FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations & APO's)

Student Guitar Size Chart Age: 11-Adult/ Height: 5' or taller/ 4/4 size Age: 8-11/ Height: 4'6" to 4'11"/ 3/4 size Age: 5-8/ Height: 3'10" to 4'5"/ 1/2 size Age: 4-6/ Height: 3'3" to 3'9" / 1/4 size

Basswood top back and sides in a high-gloss amber finish Mahogany neck with ebonite fingerboard and bridge Black body binding High quality 14:1 geared tuners with perloid buttons Comes standard with Graph Tech nut and saddle Silkscreen logo on peghead

VG-160 OUR PRICE: $109.00 (FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations & APO's)

Spruce top in a high-gloss amber finish Basswood back and sides Mahogany neck with ebonite fingerboard and bridge Black body binding and center stripe High quality 14:1 geared tuners with perloid buttons Comes standard with Graph Tech nut and saddle Silkscreen logo on peghead

VG-170 OUR PRICE: $119.00 (FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations & APO's)

This special edition Valencia Classical guitar sounds amazing and looks fantastic with its choice solid mahogany top and incredible flamed koa back and sides. Only a limited number of these instruments will be produced due to the quality of materials used. At this price point supplies will not last long, so visit your local Valencia dealer today!

Solid mahogany top Curly Koa back, sides and peghead overlay Mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and bridge Mahogany heel cap, body binding and centerstripe Wood mosaic inlayed sound-hole rosette Antiqued matte finish Bone nut and saddle Silkscreen logo on peghead High quality gold-plated tuners with rosewood buttons

VG-LTD2 OUR PRICE: $295.00 (FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations & APO's)

Combining our knowledge and understanding of how to produce great instruments with using the finest manufacturing techniques by the best traditional Spanish luthiers, Saga now introduces it's own line of mid-level, high-quality Classical guitars.

Available in either cedar or spruce top Rosewood back and sides Mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and nickel-silver frets Inlaid soundhole rosette and center stripe Rosewood bridge Bone nut and saddle Rosewood peghead overlay with decorative center stripe 12:1 ratio, gold-plated tuning machines w/pearloid buttons Bone nut and saddle High-gloss finish Savarez® strings(medium tension) Shop adjusted

NC-61 OUR PRICE: $328.00 (FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations & APO's)

Saga has once again proven that it doesn't have to cost the player a lot of money to get a well made, professional quality instrument - that is if of course if you buy from a maker who already knows how to make great guitars! Introducing the new Bristol BD-16 Dreadnaught by Blueridge. Successfully created to bring the traditional sound of the mountains and quality guitar construction to even the most budget-concious player at any level.

Spruce top Mahogany back and sides Mahogany neck Natural high-gloss finish 7-ply body binding Accurate chrome-plated die-cast 14:1 ratio tuners Rosewood peghead overlay with a decorative silk-screened design Available through all Saga Dealers

BD-16 OUR PRICE: $257.00 (FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations & APO's)

The new Durango B-46 slope shoulder dreadnaught-style guitar will definitely get the attention of every player...even that hard to please vintage collector! The body shape brings back a look that was originally made famous in the 1950's. It has a beautiful sunburst finish on the scallop-braced solid top and beautiful sycamore back and sides just to name a few of its unbelievable features. Why settle for a guitar that looks like everything else when you can be an original with Durango!

Solid spruce top finished with a beautiful black cherry sunburst Flamed sycamore back, and sides Slim fast mahogany neck with original peghead shape and intricate logo inlay of m-o-p, abalone and burned wood Unique "Dakota" wooden peghead inlay Angle-cut mahogany kerfing W/B/W body binding and black center stripe on back 14th fret neck/body joint Solid rosewood fretboard with m-o-p dot position markers Solid rosewood bridge Tortoise-style pickguard Sta-Tite style open-back geared tuners Gloss Finish Click HERE to read reviews

B-46 OUR PRICE: $320.00 (FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations & APO's)

Introducing the newest member of the Gitane Signature Series of Gypsy Jazz guitar, the Gitane DG-330 Model Jorgenson "Tuxedo" model! Like its namesake, this guitar is the perfect star of any "Black Tie" affair. "I have wanted to have a black Selmer-style guitar made for a number of years, ever since seeing one in a photo from the 50's made in France. The lines of these guitars are so elegant; I thought it would be very classy to have one all in black and white, like a tuxedo. The result is way beyond my expectations, it looks absolutely stunning-sometimes I like to just sit and look at it! So far I have used it on stage, and in the studio for recording some of my new CD. It has a very clear tone, and it sustains very well. The intonation all around the neck is exceptional too!" We invite you to see for yourself why these guitars will satisfy the "Gypsy in your Soul!"

Longer scale 26 5/8" Horizontal cutaway Mahogany back and sides Spruce top NEW Saga authentic U shaped mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard & M.O.P. oval position markers Bone string guide with traditional "zero" fret Adjustable truss rod Silver Gitane logo Modèle John Jorgenson in silver script Ebony peghead overlay Ebony moustache bridge with movable center White pearloid body binding Inlaid wooden rosette with white pearloid square insert and white pearloid center rings Silver-plated tuners with pearl buttons Silver-plated tailpiece with white pearloid insert Signed label Glossy black finish on body and neck Shop-adjusted

DG-330 OUR PRICE: $965.00 (FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations & APO's)

To fit the needs of this very special kind of player, we introduce a new line of Trinity College fingerstyle guitars. Possessing very organic qualities, with every dimension in perfect proportion, these guitars will help to bridge the gap between fine import instruments and boutique works of art. This unique guitar is sure to create a stir in the sophisticated market of fingerstyle instruments.

Solid Sitka spruce top Indian rosewood back and sides 25 1/2" scale length 1 3/4" nut width 15 5/16" width lower bout Tapered body depth: Endpin 41/8" Waist 313/16" Neck heel 35/16" 14-fret neck body joint with rounded cutaway Scalloped bracing Rosewood bound, rosewood fingerboard Comfortable radius M.O.P. dot markers Rosewood body binding Maple body purfling throughout Abalone sound hole rosette Open gear Waverly-style tuners Rosewood pyramid-style bridge Carved mahogany neck with traditional diamond volute Rosewood heel cap Brazilian rosewood peghead overlay and ebony centerpiece Silver Trinity College logo Shop adjusted

TG-222 OUR PRICE: $995.00 (FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations & APO's)

Most banjo players agree that the ideal bluegrass banjo was the flathead built in very limited quantities during the 1930's. To meet this demand and to offer it at a price any player could afford, Saga Musical Instruments introduced the original GF-100 banjo in the early 1970's. Ever since these banjos were discontinued in the late 1980's due to costly maufacturing methods in Japan, they have continued to be topics of discussion for their legendary sound and value. It's 2005 and the new Gold Star GF-100W (Wreath)is back and better than ever before. Each instrument has that same great tone that banjos players like Tom Adams are looking for.

Select mahogany neck Bound mahogany resonator with inlaid double concentric rings Cast Bell Bronze Tone Ring Deluxe 3-ply rock maple rim Double coordinator rods Single piece die-cast flange Triple nickel-plated hardware Presto Talpiece P-142 geared fifth peg P-140 geared planetary tuners Hand-cut mother-of-pearl inlays carfully laid out in the "Wreath" pattern on both the ebony fingerboard and peghead overlay Deluxe re-issue Gold Star hardshell case Shop Adjusted

GF-100W OUR PRICE: $1,490.00 (FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations & APO's)

Gold Star Flamed Maple Sunburst Banjo

Introducing the newest member of the Gold Star family of professional-quality banjos...the GF-200 Flamed maple sunburst! This instrument represents the culmination of years of development involving the re-issue of the legendary banjos of the late 1970's and 1980's. All the flamed maple is hand-selected, and the parts have been upgraded to assure that this instrument not only sounds amazing but looks incredible too. So if you are looking for that true pre-war sound in a banjo that is sure to attract a lot of attention, the GF-200 is the instrument for you.

Select flamed maple neck with Brazilian rosewood fingerboard Select flamed maple resonator, with pre-war style deep-arch, tapered-wall Triple-ply binding on fingeboard and resonator Hand-cut pearl inlays in the traditional "Hearts and Flowers" pattern Deluxe "Gold Star" engraved tuners with solid m-o-p buttons Pre-war alloy, cast tone ring Ebony peghead overlay Polished ebony truss rod cover CD-1535 Deluxe wood hard-shell case with Green crushed velvet silk lining Shop adjusted

GF-200 OUR PRICE: $1.820.00 (FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations & APO's)

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Golden Gate Deluxe Wood Hardshell Banjo case - Open Back Banjo

Exclusively from Saga Musical Instruments, Golden Gate musical instrument cases continue the tradition of making high-quality, durable, and affordable cases by offering a new line of Deluxe Vintage--cases designed for the professional player, but with the beginner's budget in mind. Every feature has been hand-selected to assure that these cases are as beautiful to look at--as they excel at effectively at protecting even the most expensive vintage instruments. Available for Dreadnaught, Dobro/Classic, Gitane-style, F-model mandolin, 5-string resonator banjo, and open-back banjo with the characteristic 'bump' design. Look to Golden Gate for all your instrument transport and protection needs.

Quality 5-Ply, all wood construction throughout Arched top The exterior is covered with the highest-quality black tolex for a high-end look and a lifetime protection against of wear and tear Top-quality gold-plated hardware that closes securely time after time Smooth working hinges with one lockable latch An instrument cavity that is protected by a thick layer of foam padding of varying densities carefully positioned where it matters most The shaped interior is lined in Green crushed velvet to complete the deluxe vintage look

CD-1535 OUR PRICE: $98.00 (FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations & APO's)

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New! Boulder Bag - Alpine Series - 5-String Banjo New!

The Boulder Alpine Series of gig bags represents years of design development and research into the features that traveling musicians are looking for in a durable and road-worthy gig bag. The CB-369 is available in three new color combinations including: forest green, navy blue, tan and is becoming the most popular bag on the Bluegrass festival scene.

Durable 600 denier nylon exterior 30 mm padding for support and protection Additional 12 mm padded zipper guard Top quality zippers for years of reliability Exclusive multi-layer storage pockets for accessories Side mounted water bottle pouch Fully adjustable and removable back-pack straps with added chest strap Durable rubber coated carry handle

CB-369BL OUR PRICE: $55.00 (FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations & APO's)

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Kentucky Standard F Model Mandolin

For the best value in an affordable "F" mandolin, the KM-620B is your only choice. No other mandolin on the market in this price range has a jet black Nitrocellulose finish or a sound quality like this. Just another reason why Kentucky is "America's favorite mandolin"! Spruce top Maple back and sides Finished in a gloss black Maple neck with adjustable truss rod Bound, rosewood fingerboard with Saga's new distinctive fingerboard extension design Multi-ply binding on top Inlaid mother-of-pearl dot markers Adjustable compensated rosewood bridge F-style headstock with traditional mother-of-pearl fern and mother-of-pearl "Kentucky" script inlays Nickel-plated hardware Shop-adjusted KM-620B (List: $695.00) OUR PRICE: $510.00 (FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations & APO's)

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Kentucky Deluxe Artist A-Model Mandolin

The KM-380S has the all the volume, response, and tone that anyone could ask for. Every part of this instrument speaks of professional models costing 10 times the price...a value that is so extraordinary its fast becoming a best seller! Solid carved spruce top with traditional high-gloss nitro-cellulose sunburst finish Solid carved highly flamed maple back and sides Bound, rosewood fingerboard with Saga's new distinctive fingerboard extension design Maple neck with 15th-fret neck joint and adjustable truss rod Bound, rosewood fingerboard with Saga's new distinctive fingerboard extension design and m-o-p position inlays Traditional snakehead peghead shape High-quality, deluxe tuning machines with replaceable buttons Nickel-plated hardware Adjustable compensated rosewood bridge Multi-ply binding on top and back Shop-adjusted KM-380S (List: $495.00) OUR PRICE: $370.00 (FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations & APO's)

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Solid, hand-carved and graduated spruce tops Solid, hand-carved flamed maple back and sides New vintage-style body shape One piece maple neck with dovetail neck/body joint at the 12th fret Nitro-cellulose finish Rosewood fingerboard with M.O.P. dot position markers "Snakehead" rosewood peghead overlay with inlaid Kentucky script in pearl Vintage-style rosewood bridge with small adjustment wheels Traditional 2-screw truss rodcover plate Bone nut Highly polished nickel silver frets Nickel-plated tailpiece with leather insert High-quality, nickel-plated Gotoh tuners with engraved plate Shop adjusted KM-161 (List: $329.00) OUR PRICE: $275.00 (FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations & APO's)

Kentucky Artist Collection "Oval Hole" A-Model Mandolins combine the best features of traditional 1920's instruments to provide unique modern instruments with the flexibility to handle today's demanding performance requirements. Each KM-160, in addition to the oval sound hole, has a bound rosewood fingerboard on a maple neck that joins the body at the 10th fret. All topped off with the unmistakable and traditional "snake-head" peghead design with rosewood overlay and pearl Kentucky script logo.

Solid, hand-carved and graduated spruce top in a gloss Black finish Solid, hand-carved flamed maple back and sides New vintage-style body shape with "Oval soundhole" One piece maple neck with dovetail neck/body joint at the 10th fret Nitro-cellulose finish Bound rosewood fingerboard with M.O.P. dot position markers Vintage-style rosewood bridge with small adjustment wheels Traditional 2-screw truss rod cover plate Bone nut Highly polished nickel silver frets Nickel-plated tailpiece with leather insert High-quality, nickel-plated Gotoh tuners with engraved plate Shop adjusted Traditional "Snake-head" peghead design with rosewood overlay with inlaid Kentucky script in pearl KM-171 (List: $395.00) OUR PRICE: $295.00 (FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations & APO's)

Ultralight foam construction Heavy-duty ballistic nylon case cover Wooden frame reinforcement on the sides Molded interior for comfortable fit Padded neck support with velcro fasteners Large zippered exterior pocket Adjustable shoulder straps Sturdy zipper with velcro flap closure

C-1582 OUR PRICE: $90.00 (FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations & APO's)

Multi-ply wood core with durable leather-look exterior Padded plush interior Top quality handles, hinges and latches Case Dimensions (pdf)

C-1512 OUR PRICE: $125.00 (FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations & APO's)

Metro Series Gig Bags by Boulder offer the urban-dwelling musician a convenient safe and versatile way to transport their instruments and other personal belongings in one complete and easy to organize package. Every feature was developed, not only to protect the instrument from harm, but to also make the process of just getting to and from the gig or lesson, that much easier on the player. Added features include a well padded primary instrument compartment and a detachable daypack-laptop bag for the ultimate in versatility and carrying capacity!

Luggage-grade 600 black denier nylon exterior

30mm padding

Separate 12mm, padded zipper guard

No-scratch soft grey interior lining

Padded shoulder area

Reflective tape on backpack straps

Handy storage pocket for accessories

Side mounted water-bottle pouch

Durable, rubber coated, main and secondary carry handles

Detachable accessory/laptop (up to 12" screen) day pack with a removable strap and a variety of multi-use pockets


CB-462BK:
OUR PRICE: $95.00


(FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations & APO's)

Sturdy multi-ply hardshell cases for excellent protection Arched-top models add more support Black leather-look exterior Well-padded plush interior Large accessory compartment Padded neck support for comfortable fit Quality hinges, handles, and feet Great balance and stability, on the floor or on the go

C-3720 OUR PRICE: $105.00 (FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations & APO's)

Quality 5-Ply, all wood construction throughout Arched top The exterior is covered with the highest-quality black tolex for a high-end look and a lifetime protection against of wear and tear Top-quality gold-plated hardware that closes securely time after time Smooth working hinges with one lockable latch An instrument cavity that is protected by a thick layer of foam padding of varying densities carefully positioned where it matters most The shaped interior is lined in Green crushed velvet to complete the deluxe vintage look

CD-1520 OUR PRICE: $119.00 (FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations & APO's)

Sturdy multi-ply wood hardshell exterior with bent reinforced corners Smooth black tolex exterior Green plush interior with suspended instrument cavity Segmented instrument compartment with multiple accessory pockets High-quality brushed silver latches and hinges Lockable center slide-latch High-quality leather handle Olive green, cotton duck case cover for added protection and a true vintage look

CS-1520 OUR PRICE: $235.00 (FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations & APO's)

New! Boulder Bag - Alpine Series - Mandolin New!

The Boulder Alpine Series of gig bags represents years of design development and research into the features that traveling musicians are looking for in a durable and road-worthy gig bag. The 320BL is available in three new color combinations including: forest green, navy blue, tan and is becoming the most popular bag on the Bluegrass festival scene.

Durable 600 denier nylon exterior 30 mm padding for support and protection Additional 12 mm padded zipper guard Top quality zippers for years of reliability Exclusive multi-layer storage pockets for accessories Side mounted water bottle pouch Fully adjustable and removable back-pack straps with added chest strap Durable rubber coated carry handle and refective piping

CB-320BL OUR PRICE: $60.00 (FREE SHIPPING to all U.S. locations & APO's)

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Guitar Books
Guitar Groups: alt.guitar | alt.guitar.beginner | rec.music.classical.guitar | rec.music.makers.guitar.acoustic

The Pro Guitarist's Handbook

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Advanced Materials

Complete Study Of Tremolo The Brazilian Masters Heitor Villa-Lobos: Collected Works Segovia: Diatonic Major & Minor Scales Segovia: Slur Exercises & Chromatic Octaves Fernando Sor: 20 Studies For The Guitar Sor: The Complete Studies Julio S. Sagreras: Guitar Lessons Bks 1-3 Julio S. Sagreras: Guitar Lessons Bks 4-6 The Complete Carcassi Guitar Method Carcassi: 25 Etudes Melodiques Op. 60

Complete Giuliani Studies Giuliani: 120 Studies Bach for Acoustic Guitar Bach: Lute Suites For Guitar Mozart for Acoustic Guitar Scales Over Chords Giulio Regondi: Ten Etudes John Mills, Guitar Music From The Student Repertoire Leo Brouwer, Etudes Simples: Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Nos. 11-15 , Nos. 16-20 Gerald Garcia, 25 Etudes Esquisses for Guitar

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Common Chords

A Major

C Major

D Major

E Major

G Major

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Free Guitar Music

David Raleigh Arnold: Dynamic Guitar Technique **

Joey Goldstein: Towards a Jazz Improvisor's Technique **

Note: Joe also recommends the following (not free):

Leavitt, Modern Method for Guitar: Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Vol. 3 The Jazz Theory Book, Mark Levine The Jazz Piano Book, Mark Levine Melodic Rhythms for Guitar Modern Reading Text

The Jazz Language, Don Herle Delamont , Modern Harmonic Technique Modern arranging technique: A comprehensive approach, Gordon Delamont The Craft of Musical Composition, Paul Hindemith Fundamentals of Musical Composition, Arnold Schoenberg

Jürg Hochweber: Examples from my Guitar Works, free download for non-commercial use and for teaching (free gif, pdf and video)**

** Tons of free pedagogical materials (pdf files)

Online Guitar Tuner

Online Metronome (click on outside ring to change setting)

Guitar Diagrams (parts of the guitar)

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