Stands & Truss Stan 09 Light Stand

Advantages: Well balanced tone,
Disadvantages: Prone to scratches

.... I think most people of most ages would find this a comfortable fit, though perhaps young children would struggle with the size of neck. There are twenty frets (which is quite standard for an acoustic of this style) but I've never really been able to use anything beyond the 15th fret comfortably. It is of a medium body size and I find when sitting down it is comfortable and rests easily upon the leg. Reaching over the body when sitting can be a little difficult at times because of the thickness of the body, but I wouldn't say it is excessively uncomfortable. Anyone used to an electric guitar might find it a little disorienting at first, but given time I think most people would be able to find a comfortable position for themselves. I've also found this is only really an issue for me if I'm sitting down, once standing the position of my... Read review

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...The Boss ME-30 Guitar Multiple Effects Pedal is a nice bit of kit. I bought mine second hand and have had it for a little over a year now. It features 3 banks of 9 effects - which gives you access to 27 pre-set effects and 27 that you can program yourself - which is really useful for gig situations. The expression pedal is smooth, a definite advantage over some of the cheaper multi-effects pedals on the market. It has a liquid crystal type display, and my only criticism is that this can be a bit hard to read when standing or in poor light. It also has a built in tuner, and phrase trainer.... Read review

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Advantages: A Fender Strat replica that matches Fender's in price, but beats them in terms of design, pick-ups and general build! A perfect rock guitar for the new or unbothered about something too fancy/pricey
Disadvantages: A little heavy, bothersome stringing procedure, nothing but rock basics (you get what you pay for!)

...thing personally, is that the neck's thinner than my old one. Not the thinnest neck I've held, but an agreeably thin neck helps many guitarists master chord changes. Thicker necks could even put off a possible future Hendrix! The pick-ups are arranged with a single in the middle, and the double-humbuckers on either aside. These can be focussed on via a simple switch on the front bottom of the guitar, under the sturdy rubber coated volume and tone knobs. The neck is strong yet light, which is a plus as the main body is a little heavier than my old guitar (a sign of sturdiness!). The tuning system is a little more fangled than my simple old one (which is why this comes with a booklet on maintenance!) but the guitar stays in tune for longer (wear and tear absorbtion), which is a very welcome part of this system, and on a guitar designed... Read review

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