Online Beginners’ Flamenco Guitar Lessons: Your Guitar’s Strings

Perhaps you are taking beginners’ Flamenco guitar lessons, and are curious about your guitar’s strings: how they are made, what they are called, and how to take care of them. This may especially be the case when you are taking online Flamenco guitar lessons, since many programs do not offer printable auxiliary materials to augment your lessons.

The sixth, fifth and fourth strings on the Flamenco guitar, called the “basses” due to their lower pitch, are constructed from nylon floss, and wound with thin metal wire. The third string, also called the “G” string, named for its pitch, is usually made of a nylon filament, but may be made from nylon floss wound with a nylon filament. The wound variety is thicker. It has a sound with longer “sustain,” (meaning how long the sound will continue to be heard if not stopped) but lacks the durability of the plain filament. The second string is usually plain. Occasionally, though, manufacturers will cover the second string with wound nylon. Only one or two brands of guitar makers cover the first string. Most often, the first string is made of a plain nylon filament. Of the strings made of plain nylon, some have a smooth surface, others are rougher to the touch, slightly opaque in order to provide a flawlessly round cross-section, resulting in a more even tone.

You can use both normal and high-tension strings on your Flamenco guitar. Individual tastes differ, some preferring to combine the treble (higher-pitched) strings of one tension with bass strings of the opposite tension, in order to balance both the sound and action from the guitar. Buy your strings from a shop with a staff who is familiar with the demands of Flamenco music. Manufacturers of Flamenco guitar strings include Savarez, Luthier, and D’Addario.

Care for your guitar strings after each time you play your instrument. Wipe the strings with a cloth after you finish in order to prevent early deterioration from the salt and other chemicals in your skin as it sweats. You can prolong the life of your covered strings when their brilliance starts to fade by reversing them end to end. Washing strings gives them an even longer life, but their recovery is short-lived, making this procedure almost useless.

Change your strings one at a time, so that you do not slacken the tension of the soundboard for long periods of time. There is one exception to this rule. In order to renew the brilliance of your tone, you may loosen all of the covered strings–not the plain treble strings–for periods of only five minutes or less. Wipe them with a cloth, then immediately tighten them after you are done.

If you select your strings carefully, with the advice of a reputable shop, then care for them properly, they should serve you well as you progress from the ranks of the beginners to more advanced levels.

About the Author

Los Angeles Guitar Academy Online features online Flamenco guitar lessons as one of its signature programs. Its world-class faculty explains the language of Flamenco music in an easily understandable format. LAGA Online augments its lessons with printable materials to explain concepts thoroughly. For students who live near Los Angeles, LAGA has studios located throughout the metropolitan LA area.


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BOSS ME-20 Guitar Multi Effects Pedal $174.95 From the smallest compact pedal to the most feature-laden rack, the BOSS brand is synonymous with effects that sound great and are built to last. BOSS expands its famous ME series multi-effects family with the all new ME-20, a powerful multi-effects unit optimized for live performance. Easy to use and road tough, the ME-20 provides world-class overdrive, distortion, delay, chorus, phaser, flanger, tremolo, rotary, and EQ effects, taking BOSS’s performance-based philosophy to a very affordable price point.A great collection of classic BOSS effects in one affordable, easy to use unit, the BOSS ME-20 is a powerful multi-effects unit specially optimized for live performances.Features:Performance-based guitar processor for the player who wants an ultra-easy interface with BOSS tone and quality.New super-tough die-cast metal chassis with 3 footswitches, 5 real-time control knobs, and an expression pedal.24-bit/44.1kHz audio resolution with 17 effects, 30 patches (3 patches, 10 banks), plus real-time operation.1/4″ instrument input, 1/8″ aux input, 1/4″ mono/stereo output, 1/4″ headphone jack, TRS footswitch jack.EZ Edit for quick sound creation.OD/DS Solo function for punchy and high-impact lead tone.Simple interface with dual-mode operation (manual, memory).Battery or AC powered (includes 6 (AA) type alkaline batteries).11-5/8″W x 2-1/8″H x 7-1/16″D (294mm W x 54mm H x 179mm D).3 lbs. 9 oz. (1.6 kg).

Squier by Fender Frank Bello Jazz Bass Guitar $299.99 Frank Bello, hard-hitting bassist for thrash metal legends Anthrax and New York alternative favorites Helmet, is known for his dynamic, energetic stage presence and inventive bass style. Accordingly, our Frank Bello Jazz Bass guitar is loaded with hard-hitting features such as a gloss black finish with painted headcap, skull graphics and a one-two-punch Precision Bass/Jazz Bass pickup combination that’ll have the faint of heart running for their mommies.Model Name Frank Bello Jazz Bass®Model Number 030-1072-(506)Series Artist SeriesColors (506) Black,(Finish: Polyurethane)Body Agathis Jazz Bass® BodyNeck Maple, C-Shape, Jazz Bass® Neck,(Finish: Polyurethane)Fingerboard Rosewood, 9.5″ Radius (241 mm)No. of Frets 20 Medium JumboPickups 1 Split Single-Coil Precision Bass® Pickup,1 Single-Coil Jazz Bass® PickupControls 1 Volume Control P Bass® Pickup,1 Volume Control J Bass® PickupPickup Switching NoneBridge Standard 4-SaddleMachine Heads Standard Open-Gear TunersHardware ChromePickguard NoneScale Length 34″ (864 mm)Width at Nut 1.50″ (38 mm)Unique Features Distinctive Skull Graphic on Body,Skull Inlay at 12th Fret,”Angry Man” Graphic on Back of Headstock,Two Volume Controls,Matching Painted HeadstockStrings Super 7350M, NPS, P/N 073-7350-006, Gauges: (.045, .065, .085, .105)Accessories NoneIntroduced 4/2007

Fender® American Deluxe Stratocaster® Electric Guitar with Case $1499.99 If you’re looking for that traditional look and feel of a classic Fender Strat but with a little extra juice under the hood, the American Deluxe Stratocaster guitar is the guitar for you. Built for speed, it has an alder body, modern C-shape maple neck with satin polyurethane finish, rosewood fingerboard, three Noiseless N3 Strat® Pickups, S-1 switching system, deluxe two-point synchronized tremolo, White Pearloid inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets.FREE Standard Molded Case, Cable, Strap, Straplocks includedModel Name: American Deluxe Stratocaster®Model Number: 011-9000-(Color #) and 011-9002-(Color #)Series: American Deluxe SeriesColors: (700) 3-Color Sunburst,(720) Amber,(723) Olympic Pearl,(759) Tungsten,(770) Sunset Metallic,(Urethane Finish)Body: Select AlderNeck: Maple, Modern C Shape,(Satin Urethane Finish)Fingerboard: Rosewood (P/N 011-9000) or Maple (P/N 011-9002), 9.5 to 14 Compound Radius (241 mm to 355.6 mm)No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo FretsPickups: 3 New Noiseless™ N3 Strat® Pickups (Neck/Middle/Bridge)Controls: Master Volume (with S-1™ Switch),Tone 1. (Neck Pickup),Tone 2. No-Load Tone Control (Middle and Bridge Pickups)Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade and 2-Position Push/Push S-1™:S-1 Switch Up (Off):Position 1. Bridge PickupPosition 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup in ParallelPosition 3. Middle PickupPosition 4. Middle and Neck Pickup in ParallelPosition 5. Neck PickupS-1 Switch Down (On):Position 1. Bridge, Middle and Neck Pickups in SeriesPosition 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup in SeriesPosition 3. Middle and Neck Pickup in SeriesPosition 4. Bridge and Neck Pickup Out-Of-Phase, and in Series with Special Tone CapacitorPosition 5. Bridge and Middle Pickup in Series and Out-Of-Phase, and in Parallel with Neck PickupBridge: Fender Deluxe 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Pop in ArmMachine Heads: Fender® Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking Tuning MachinesHardware: ChromePickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green on (700), (770),4-Ply Brown Shell on (720, 723),4-Ply Black on (759)Scale Length: 25.5 (648 mm)Width at Nut: 1.6875 (43 mm)Unique Features: Copper Infused High Mass 100% Metal Bridge Block,3 Tall, 3 Short Staggered Locking Tuning Machines,S-1 Switching,Aged Plastic Parts,White Pearloid (Rosewood Fingerboard) or Black Pearloid (Maple Fingerboard) Dot Position Inlays,Highly Detailed Fret and Nut Work,4-Bolt Neck Attachment with Micro-Tilt™ Adjustment,Bi-Flex Truss Rod System,Parchment Knobs and Pickup Covers,Rolled Fretboard EdgesStrings: Fender USA, Nickel Plated Steel,Gauges: (.009, .011, .016, .024w, .032, .042)Accessories: Fender/SKB® Case, Cable, Strap, Polishing ClothCase: High-Tech, Molded Rectangular SKB® CaseIntroduced: 3/2010

Fender® Classic Series 69 Telecaster® Thinline Electric Guitar $799.99 The semi-hollow-body design was originally an attempt to reduce the weight of the solid-body Telecaster guitar. The f-hole being the most apparent visual clue to its construction. With its reshaped pickguard, this ‘69 Telecaster Thinline model is a lightweight addition to the “Tele” family, but with heavyweight feel and tone.Free Deluxe Gig Bag includedModel Name: 69 Telecaster® ThinlineModel Number: 013-6902-(Color #)Series: Classic SeriesColors: (300) 3-Color Sunburst (with Ash Body),(303) 2-Color Sunburst (with Mahogany Body),(306) Black, (with Mahogany Body),(321) Natural, (with Mahogany Body),(Polyester Finish)Body: Lightweight Semi-Hollow Mahogany Body, (Ash on (300)* Sunburst)Neck: 1-Piece Maple, U Shape,(Gloss Urethane Finish)Fingerboard: Maple, 7.25 Radius (184 mm)No. of Frets: 21 Vintage Style FretsPickups: 2 Vintage Style Single-Coil Tele® Pickups with Alnico Magnets (Neck & Bridge)Controls: Master Volume, Master TonePickup Switching: 3-Position Blade:Position 1. Bridge PickupPosition 2. Bridge and Neck PickupsPosition 3. Neck PickupBridge: Vintage Style 3-Saddle Strings-Thru-Body Tele BridgeMachine Heads: Fender® Vintage F Style Tuning MachinesHardware: ChromePickguard: 4-Ply White PearloidScale Length: 25.5 (648 mm)Width at Nut: 1.650 (42 mm)Unique Features: F HoleTop-Hat Blade Switch-Tip,Synthetic Bone NutStrings: Fender Super 250L, Nickel Plated Steel,Gauges: (.009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042),P/N 073-0250-003Accessories: Deluxe Gig BagCase: Deluxe Gig BagIntroduced: 1/1998

Fender® American Standard Jazz Bass® V 5-String Guitar with Case $1399.99 Fender hit a giant bass home run in 1960 by introducing its deluxe-model four-string instrument—the Jazz Bass guitar. With its sleek offset body; thin, fast neck and rich, growling tone, it was a raring, roaring racecar of a bass that quickly established itself as a must-have instrument.The new American Standard Jazz five-string basses feature our new high-mass vintage bridge, a thinner finish undercoat that lets the body breathe and improves resonance, new and improved Fender tuning keys that keep the classic look but are 30 percent lighter, a richer and deeper neck tint for a more elegant appearance, a great-looking glossed maple or rosewood fingerboard and satin back for smooth playability, and a new Fender-exclusive SKB molded case.FREE Fender/SKB® High-Tech, Molded Rectangular Case, Cable, Strap and Polishing Cloth includedModel Name: American Standard Jazz Bass® V (5-String)Model Number: 019-0760-(Color #) and 019-0762-(Color #)Series: American Standard SeriesColors: (700) 3-Color Sunburst, (Rosewood Fingerboard Only),(705) Olympic White, (Rosewood Fingerboard Only),(706) Black, (Maple Fingerboard Only),(712) Candy Cola, (Maple Fingerboard Only),(Finish: Urethane)Body: AlderNeck: Graphite Reinforced Maple, Modern C Shape,(Gloss Headstock Face with (Finish: Satin Urethane) on Back of Neck)Fingerboard: Rosewood (P/N 019-0760) or Maple (P/N 019-0762), 9.5 Radius (241 mm)No. of Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo FretsPickups: 2 American Standard 5-String Jazz Bass Single-Coil PickupsControls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup),Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup),Master TonePickup Switching: NoneBridge: 5-String HMV, High Mass Vintage, (Strings-Thru-Body or Topload)Machine Heads: Fender®/Hipshot® Vintage Keys with Tapered ShaftsHardware: ChromePickguard: 4-Ply Brown Shell On:(700) 3-Color Sunburst,(705) Olympic White,3-Ply White On:(706) Black,3-Ply Parchment On:(712) Candy ColaScale Length: 34 (863.6 mm)Width at Nut: 1.875 (47.6 mm)Unique Features: Tinted Neck,Maple Fingerboard Neck: Satin Finish on Back, Gloss Finish on Front;Rosewood Fingerboard Neck: Satin Finish on Back, Gloss Finish on Headstock Front with Buffed Fingerboard,4-Over/1-Under Tuning Machine Array,Fender Spaghetti Logo,Posiflex™ Graphite Neck Support Rods,Rounded Body Shape,Rolled Fingerboard Edges,New Molded Fender/SKB Case with TSA Locks, Glass Reinforced Nylon Trigger Latches, and Form Fitted Plush InteriorStrings: Super Bass 8250/5M, NPS, p/n 073-8250-506,Gauges: .045, .065, .085, .110TW, .130TW (Taperwound E & B)Accessories: Fender/SKB® Case, Cable, Strap, Polishing ClothCase: High-Tech, Molded Rectangular SKB® CaseIntroduced: 1/2008

Fender® T-Bucket-300CE Cutaway Electric Acoustic Guitar $299.99 On your mark, get ready, get set … and go! With an authentic pinstriping motif designed by hot rod artist extraordinaire Vince Ray, you can feel the wind blowing in your hair as you put the pedal to metal strumming one of our new T-Buckets acoustics that are greased up, dirty and hot rodded!This T-Bucket 300 CE is a single-cutaway Three-color Sunburst dreadnought beauty with a laminated flame maple top and laminated mahogany back and sides. Other features include scalloped bracing, die-cast machine heads, all-solid rosewood bridge with compensated saddle and a Fender FTE-3TN preamp with tuner. Pick up, plug in and rock the house!Model Name: T-Bucket™ 300 CE 3-Color SunburstModel Number: 095-8005-000Series: Hot Rod DesignBody Style: Single-Cutaway Fender® Style DreadnoughtColors: (000) 3-Color Sunburst, (Laminated Flame Maple)Finish: Gloss,(Polyurethane)Top: Laminated Flame MapleBracing: Scalloped X BracingBack and Sides: Laminated MahoganyNeck: NatoFingerboard: RosewoodNo. of Frets: 20Bridge: Rosewood with Compensated SaddleMachine Heads: Chrome, (Die-Cast)Electronics: Fender FTE-3TN Preamp with TunerScale Length: 25.2″ (641mm)Body Depth: N/AWidth at Nut: 1.69″ (43mm)Width at Heel: 2.24″ (57mm)Unique Features: Inlaid “F” and Pinstriping Motif by Vince Ray at 12th Fret,Inlaid Pinstriping Motif on Headstock and Rosette,Dual Action Truss Rod,Scalloped X Bracing,Side Dot Position Inlays,Factory Mounted Forward Strap Button with Internal Block Reinforcement,Ivory Body and Neck Binding,Urea Nut and Saddle,White with Black Dot Bridge Pins,Chrome End PinStrings: D’Addario® EXP-26 Phosphor Bronze, Gauges .011 to .052Accessories: NoneIntroduced: 6/2008

Squier by Fender Classic Vibe Telecaster Custom Electric Guitar 3-Color Sunburst $379.99 This beautiful 3-Color Sunburst over alder model features a double-bound body and mint green pickguard. The vintage-tint gloss maple neck with rosewood fingerboard has 21 medium-jumbo frets and a modern 9.5″ radius.Other features include vintage-style tuners and a three-saddle bridge with threaded saddles. A custom set of alnico V single-coil pickups provides warmth and clarity and enough punch for country, blues, rock and jazz.Model Name Classic Vibe Telecaster® CustomModel Number 030-3030-(500)Series Classic Vibe SeriesColors (500) 3-Color Sunburst,(Finish: Gloss Polyester)Body AlderNeck 1-Piece Maple, Modern “C” Shape,(Finish: Gloss Polyester)Fingerboard Rosewood, 9.5″ Radius (241 mm)No. of Frets 21 Medium Jumbo FretsPickups 2 Custom Vintage Style Single-Coil Tele® Pickups with AlNiCo V Magnets (Neck & Bridge)Controls Master Volume, Master TonePickup Switching 3-Position Blade:Position 1. Bridge PickupPosition 2. Bridge and Neck PickupsPosition 3. Neck PickupBridge Vintage Style Strings-Thru-Body Tele® Bridge with 3 Threaded Steel Barrel SaddlesMachine Heads Vintage Style Tuning MachinesHardware ChromePickguard 3-Ply Mint GreenScale Length 25.5″ (648 mm)Width at Nut 1.625″ (41.3 mm)Unique Features Double-Bound Body,”C” Shape Maple Neck,Knurled Chrome Control Knobs,Vintage Tinted Neck,White Pearloid Dot Position Inlays,Gold Squier Logo,”Top-Hat” Blade Switch Tip,Synthetic Bone NutStrings Fender Super 250L, (.009 to .042) Nickel Plated Steel p/n 073-0250-003Accessories NoneIntroduced 1/2010

Squier by Fender Classic Vibe Telecaster Thinline Electric Guitar Natural $379.99 This familiar semi-hollow design is showcased on a rich natural finish mahogany body with f-hole and an attractive white pearloid pickguard. The gloss maple neck sports 21 medium-jumbo frets and a modern 9.5″ radius.Other features include vintage-style tuners and a three-saddle bridge. A custom set of alnico V single-coil pickups provides warmth and clarity, and enough punch for country, blues, rock and jazz.Model Name Classic Vibe Telecaster® ThinlineModel Number 030-3035-(521)Series Classic Vibe SeriesColors (521) Natural,(Finish: Polyester)Body Lightweight Semi-Hollow Mahogany Body with “F” HoleNeck 1-Piece Maple, Modern “C” Shape,(Finish: Gloss Polyester)Fingerboard Maple, 9.5″ Radius (241 mm)No. of Frets 21 Medium Jumbo FretsPickups 2 Custom Vintage Style Single-Coil Tele® Pickups with AlNiCo V Magnets (Neck & Bridge)Controls Master Volume, Master TonePickup Switching 3-Position Blade:Position 1. Bridge PickupPosition 2. Bridge and Neck PickupsPosition 3. Neck PickupBridge Vintage Style Strings-Thru-Body Tele® Bridge with 3 Chrome Barrel SaddlesMachine Heads Vintage Style Tuning MachinesHardware ChromePickguard 3-Ply White PearloidScale Length 25.5″ (648 mm)Width at Nut 1.625″ (41.3 mm)Unique Features Semi-Hollow Mahogany Body with “F” Hole,”C” Shape Maple Neck,Knurled Chrome Control Knobs,Black Dot Position Inlays,Gold Squier® Logo,Original Barrel Switch-Tip,Synthetic Bone NutStrings Fender Super 250L, (.009 to .042) Nickel Plated Steel p/n 073-0250-003Accessories NoneIntroduced 1/2010

Squier by Fender Classic Vibe Telecaster 50s Electric Guitar Vintage Blonde Maple $349.99 Squier’s Classic Vibe Telecaster® ’50s puts classic “blackguard” Telecaster vibe into a gorgeous Vintage Blonde-finished pine-body guitar you’ll be hard-pressed to tell whether or not you are holding a premium ash-body instrument. The vintage-tint gloss-maple neck has a maple fingerboard with 21 medium-jumbo frets and a modern 9.5″ radius. Distinctive Telecaster tone rings from the custom alnico III single-coil pickups—giving clear note separation even when distorted, strong midrange dynamic response and plenty of solo high-end bite.Model Name Classic Vibe Telecaster® ’50sModel Number 030-3025-(507)Series Classic Vibe SeriesColors (507) Vintage Blonde,(Finish: Gloss Polyester)Body PineNeck 1-Piece Maple, Modern “C” Shape,(Finish: Gloss Polyester)Fingerboard Maple, 9.5″ Radius (241 mm)No. of Frets 21 Medium Jumbo FretsPickups 2 Custom Vintage Style Single-Coil Tele® Pickups with AlNiCo 3 Magnets (Neck & Bridge)Controls Master Volume, Master TonePickup Switching 3-Position Blade:Position 1. Bridge PickupPosition 2. Bridge and Neck PickupsPosition 3. Neck PickupBridge Vintage Style Strings-Thru-Body Tele Bridge with 3 Brass Barrel SaddlesMachine Heads Vintage Style Tuning MachinesHardware ChromePickguard 1-Ply BlackScale Length 25.5″ (648 mm)Width at Nut 1.625″ (41.3 mm)Unique Features “C” Shape Maple Neck,Knurled Chrome Control Knobs,Vintage Tinted Neck,Black Dot Position Inlays,Gold Squier Logo,Original Barrel Switch Tip,Synthetic Bone NutStrings Fender Super 250L, (.009 to .042) Nickel Plated Steel p/n 073-0250-003Accessories NoneIntroduced 6/2008

Fender® Monogrammed Guitar Strap $12.95 These Fender Monogrammed Guitar Straps are a favorite of true Fender aficionados. These guitar straps are 2 inches wide and have been updated with extra padding for added comfort. Buy a few and strap a different one on for each gig!

Fender® American Standard Stratocaster® Electric Guitar Rosewood Fretboard with Case $1049.99 Icon. Not a word to be used lightly. But the Fender Stratocaster® is just that. And these new American Standard Stratocaster guitars are beauties to behold in sound, look and feel. We kept the hand-rolled fingerboard edges, alnico V pickups and staggered tuning machines for playability, tone and stability, and added several new features, including:• A new bridge with improved bent-steel saddles and a copper-infused high-mass block for increased resonance and sustain.• A new neck treatment—tinted for a richer presentation, with the maple or rosewood fingerboard buffed to a high gloss. The back of the neck still has that silky satin finish.• A thinner finish undercoat that lets the body breathe and improves resonance.• A new Fender®-exclusive SKB molded case.• Two beautiful new finish options, Sienna Sunburst and Blizzard Pearl.FREE Fender/SKB® High-Tech, Molded Rectangular Case, Cable, Strap and Polishing Cloth includedModel Name: American Standard Stratocaster®Model Number: 011-0400-(Color #) and 011-0402-(Color #)Series: American Standard SeriesColors: (700) 3-Color Sunburst,(705) Olympic White,(706) Black,(712) Candy Cola,(747)** Sienna Sunburst, (Ash Body),**add $100.00 for Special Wood Requirements,(755) Blizzard Pearl,(769) Charcoal Frost Metallic,(Finish: Urethane)Body: Alder on:(700) 3-Color Sunburst,(705) Olympic White,(706) Black,(712) Candy Cola,(755) Blizzard Pearl,(769) Charcoal Frost Metallic,Ash on:(747)** Sienna Sunburst, **add $100.00 for Special Wood Requirements,Neck: Maple, Modern C Shape,(Gloss Headstock Face with (Finish: Satin Urethane) on Back of Neck)Fingerboard: Rosewood (P/N 011-0400) or Maple (P/N 011-0402), 9.5 Radius (241 mm)No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo FretsPickups: 3 American Strat® Single-Coil PickupsControls: Master Volume,Tone 1. (Neck Pickup),Tone 2. Delta Tone™(Delta Tone system includes high output bridge pickup and special No-Load tone control for Middle and Bridge Pickups)Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade:Position 1. Bridge PickupPosition 2. Bridge and Middle PickupPosition 3. Middle PickupPosition 4. Middle and Neck PickupPosition 5. Neck PickupBridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with New American Standard Bent Steel SaddlesMachine Heads: Fender® Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Tuning MachinesHardware: ChromePickguard: 3-Ply ParchmentScale Length: 25.5 (648 mm)Width at Nut: 1.685 (42.8 mm)Unique Features: New Bent Steel Saddles with Elongated String Slots,Copper Infused High Mass 100% Metal Bridge Block,Thinner Undercoat Finish for Improved Body Resonance,Tinted Neck,Maple Fingerboard Neck: Satin Finish on Back, Gloss Finish on Front;Rosewood Fingerboard Neck: Satin Finish on Back, Gloss Finish on Headstock Front with Buffed Fingerboard,4-Bolt Neck Attachment with Micro-Tilt™ Adjustment,Bi-Flex Truss Rod System,Parchment Knobs and Pickup Covers,Rolled Fretboard Edges,Staggered Tuning Keys,H/S/H Pickup Routing,New Molded Fender/SKB Case with

Fender® American Standard Stratocaster&reg Electric Guitar Maple Fretboard with Case $999.99 Icon. Not a word to be used lightly. But the Fender Stratocaster is just that. And this new American Standard Stratocaster is a beauty to behold in sound, look and feel. We kept the hand-rolled fingerboard edges, alnico V pickups and staggered tuning machines for playability, tone and stability, and added several new features, including:• A new bridge with improved bent-steel saddles and a copper-infused high-mass block for increased resonance and sustain.• A new neck treatment—tinted for a richer presentation, with the maple or rosewood fingerboard buffed to a high gloss. The back of the neck still has that silky satin finish.• A thinner finish undercoat that lets the body breathe and improves resonance.• A new Fender-exclusive SKB molded case.• Two beautiful new finish options, Sienna Sunburst and Blizzard Pearl.FREE Fender/SKB® High-Tech, Molded Rectangular Case, Cable, Strap and Polishing Cloth includedModel Name: American Standard Stratocaster®Model Number: 011-0400-(Color #) and 011-0402-(Color #)Series: American Standard SeriesColors: (700) 3-Color Sunburst,(705) Olympic White,(706) Black,(712) Candy Cola,(747)** Sienna Sunburst, (Ash Body),**add $100.00 for Special Wood Requirements,(755) Blizzard Pearl,(769) Charcoal Frost Metallic,(Finish: Urethane)Body: Alder on:(700) 3-Color Sunburst,(705) Olympic White,(706) Black,(712) Candy Cola,(755) Blizzard Pearl,(769) Charcoal Frost Metallic,Ash on:(747)** Sienna Sunburst, **add $100.00 for Special Wood Requirements,Neck: Maple, Modern C Shape,(Gloss Headstock Face with (Finish: Satin Urethane) on Back of Neck)Fingerboard: Rosewood (P/N 011-0400) or Maple (P/N 011-0402), 9.5 Radius (241 mm)No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo FretsPickups: 3 American Strat® Single-Coil PickupsControls: Master Volume,Tone 1. (Neck Pickup),Tone 2. Delta Tone™(Delta Tone system includes high output bridge pickup and special No-Load tone control for Middle and Bridge Pickups)Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade:Position 1. Bridge PickupPosition 2. Bridge and Middle PickupPosition 3. Middle PickupPosition 4. Middle and Neck PickupPosition 5. Neck PickupBridge: 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with New American Standard Bent Steel SaddlesMachine Heads: Fender® Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Tuning MachinesHardware: ChromePickguard: 3-Ply ParchmentScale Length: 25.5 (648 mm)Width at Nut: 1.685 (42.8 mm)Unique Features: New Bent Steel Saddles with Elongated String Slots,Copper Infused High Mass 100% Metal Bridge Block,Thinner Undercoat Finish for Improved Body Resonance,Tinted Neck,Maple Fingerboard Neck: Satin Finish on Back, Gloss Finish on Front;Rosewood Fingerboard Neck: Satin Finish on Back, Gloss Finish on Headstock Front with Buffed Fingerboard,4-Bolt Neck Attachment with Micro-Tilt™ Adjustment,Bi-Flex Truss Rod System,Parchment Knobs and Pickup Covers,Rolled Fretboard Edges,Staggered Tuning Keys,H/S/H Pickup Routing,New Molded Fender/SKB Case with TSA Locks, Glass Rei

Fender® American Deluxe Stratocaster® Ash Electric Guitar with Case $1649.99 Tone. Tradition. Innovation. Fender’s new American Deluxe Strat® Ash gives you the distinct grain pattern and spanking tone of an ash body, with all the cool specs of the new American Deluxe Stratocaster model. Its new compound radius fretboard allows for exhilaratingly effortless string bending anywhere up and down the neck. And new N3 noiseless pickups supercharge your sound with improved Stratocaster tones for sparkling bell-like chime with no hum, and reconfigured S-1 switching offers even more knockout tonal options. Other features include staggered locking tuners, two-point synchronized American Deluxe tremolo bridge with pop-in arm, and beveled neck heel.FREE Fender/SKB® High-Tech, Molded Rectangular Case, Cable, Strap and Polishing Cloth includedModel Name: American Deluxe Ash Stratocaster®Model Number: 011-9300-(Color #) and 011-9302-(Color #)Series: American Deluxe SeriesColors: (731) Aged Cherry Burst,(752) Tobacco Sunburst,(775) Wine Transparent,(Finish: Urethane)Body: Premium AshNeck: Maple, Modern C Shape,(Finish: Satin Urethane)Fingerboard: Rosewood (P/N 011-9300) or Maple (P/N 011-9302), 9.5 to 14 Compound Radius (241 mm to 355.6 mm)No. of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo FretsPickups: 3 New Noiseless™ N3 Strat® Pickups (Neck/Middle/Bridge)Controls: Master Volume (with S-1™ Switch),Tone 1. (Neck Pickup),Tone 2. No-Load Tone Control (Middle and Bridge Pickups)Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade and 2-Position Push/Push S-1™:S-1 Switch Up (Off):Position 1. Bridge PickupPosition 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup in ParallelPosition 3. Middle PickupPosition 4. Middle and Neck Pickup in ParallelPosition 5. Neck PickupS-1 Switch Down (On):Position 1. Bridge, Middle and Neck Pickups in SeriesPosition 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup in SeriesPosition 3. Middle and Neck Pickup in SeriesPosition 4. Bridge and Neck Pickup Out-Of-Phase, and in Series with Special Tone CapacitorPosition 5. Bridge and Middle Pickup in Series and Out-Of-Phase, and in Parallel with Neck PickupBridge: Fender Deluxe 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Pop in ArmMachine Heads: Fender® Deluxe Staggered Cast/Sealed Locking Tuning MachinesHardware: ChromePickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green on (731), (752),3-Ply Black on (775)Scale Length: 25.5 (648 mm)Width at Nut: 1.6875 (43 mm)Unique Features: Copper Infused High Mass 100% Metal Bridge Block,3 Tall, 3 Short Staggered Locking Tuning Machines,S-1 Switching,Aged Plastic Parts,White Pearloid (Rosewood Fingerboard) or Black Pearloid (Maple Fingerboard) Dot Position Inlays,Highly Detailed Fret and Nut Work,4-Bolt Neck Attachment with Micro-Tilt™ Adjustment,Bi-Flex Truss Rod System,Parchment Knobs and Pickup Covers,Rolled Fretboard EdgesStrings: Fender USA, Nickel Plated Steel,Gauges: (.009, .011, .016, .024w, .032, .042)Accessories: Fender/SKB® Case, Cable, Strap, Polishing ClothCase: High-Tech, Molded Rectangular SKB® CaseIntroduced: 3/2010

Takamine G124 Classical Guitar $179 The Takamine G124 Classical Guitar is an excellent value with quality features like a spruce top and mahogany back and sides. The gloss natural finish, rosewood fingerboard, classical style soundboard rosette, and gold and pearl tuners add a nice touch to this very affordable 6-string classical guitar. The G124, from the acclaimed Takamine G-Series, offers impressive performance at a very affordable price. Perfect for the beginner or student guitar player. Hard-shell case sold separately (model GC1118G).

Kabbas, Wood, Metal Beads $24 By twisting, the beads roll back and forth over the corrugated metal and produce a great shoop shoop sound, higher in pitch than the coconut kabba.

Pearl Metal Guiro $35.99 Perfect for Merengue rhythms, or just a different metallic sound texture, Pearl’s new Metal Guiro will become an essential ingredient in your “toy” bag. Scraper included.

Dean Playmate Avalanche Electric Guitar $129.99 The Dean Playmate Avalanche Electric Guitar is the perfect guitar starter for the beginning guitar player. Bolt-on Construction, Chrome Hardware, Die Cast Tuners, Single Coil Pickup, Vintage Tremolo, Basswood Body, Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, Dot Inlays, 22 Frets.

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