Learn To Play Guitar Course

Click For More On Learn To Play Guitar Course!

Monday, August 17, 2009

The Epiphone Supernova Guitar

By Tao Schencks

Nothing screams rock and roll much more than a guitar that shows the guitarists personal name and band of one of the greatest music bands or musicians. Custom signature guitar models are a very important part of any guitar designers range and provides more credibility and praise from the famous musicians of yesteryear and today that play and promote their guitars. It is also an important part of the overall marketing strategy of the manufacturer - but it is an excellent way of selling more guitars and products.

Manufactured in Korea, the Epiphone Supernova guitar is the personal signature model from Noel Gallagher of the band Oasis - the largest, influential, controversial and best rock bands of the previous twenty years. Noel is the brains that backs Oasis, whist his brother Liam is the larger than life front man, always in the eye of the paps and famous for his loud and brash manner, being rude and out of this world star credentials. Oasis are known for songs such as Wonderwall and Shakermaker and their brand of Brit-Pop and acoustic and electric still stands the ravages of time and is as influential to todays upcoming stars. Oasis are more grown up now and not quite as popular as they used to be, Oasis are continually releasing amazing albums under the leadership of Noel - who also plans to release a solo album in the future.

The 95' Epiphone Supernova is a custom made designed version of the Epiphone Sheraton guitar, another one of the manufacturers most popular guitars. The Supernova you can purchase at the moment is not the same as the model used by Noel though. During the promotion of the best selling album, Whats The Story Morning Glory, Oasis members were pictured using a unique Epiphone Sheraton covered with the British Union Jack flag. Designed to mimic that actual guitar, the public version of this model does have a different style, shape and several minor changes such as having different types of pick-ups, Alnico 57s rather than mini humbucker pickups which are found on the original. The originating guitar played by Noel now hangs in the O2 arena in the UK as part of the British Music Experience show.

The %KEYWORD1% is no longer made but was designed in several colors including the infamous signature union jack design used by Noel Gallagher. The others were blue to represent the Manchester City Football Club that Noel supports, Cherry Red and a very rare Ebony Black version. The guitar features big block fret markers, a long scale kneck, a rosewood fret board, an old style vintage tremelo, a laminated and hollow body which makes it light to use and easier to play. The pick guard has Noel Gallagher's signature on and also has the Epiphone brand image.

The %KEYWORD1% generates clear sounds that are suitable for rock or blues. Although it sounds quite a little like a more pricy Gibson model, the %KEYWORD1% will produce the results you need. The manufacturing quality is also excellent and should be without any defects or issues.

The %KEYWORD1% is overall an excellent guitar and well worth buying - especially if you also like Noel Gallagher and Oasis! - 18780

About the Author:

Choosing The Best Guitar Practice Amplifier

By Nathan Spencer

Just possessing just a good electric guitar is not enough. To make the electric pulses emitted by the electric guitar converted to audio an amplifier is required, even though you can play the acoustic guitar without any additional accessories. Generally people tend to get flabbergasted when they are hunting for the best practice amp since there are various brands available in the market. These practice amplifiers are also available in various prices making your choice even more difficult.

Both these factors make choosing the best practice amp for your electric guitar very complicated. There is one thing you should decide on and this will also help you to save money. Why not opt in for an amplifier that you can also use later on. If you intend to play the guitar at home, there is no need to go in for costly amplifiers, which are meant more for stage performances rather than for being used at home. When selecting the best practice amp is its output wattage is the primary thing you should look out for.

You should make sure that the output wattage is not so high that you cannot use the practice amplifier with its volume turned up to max. Remember, the higher the watts, the more decibels the speakers will emit the speakers of the amplifiers are categorized by watts. To make you even more confused, these amplifiers come in four categories: analog, solid state, tube, and hybrid. The tube versions are preferred by professionals because of their warm and rich sound. Your preferred choice for an amplifier for use at home and for practice should be one that delivers the maximum volume per wattage.

This permits you to get that rich and fat sound with a minimum amount of distortion and also sounds pleasant to the judicious ear. The amplifier should also match the output signal of your guitar to provide the best sound.|The amplifier should match with the output signal of your guitar to produce the best sound.|To produce the best sound the amplifier should match with the output signal of your guitar.) Else, the sound will get distorted. It is time to move into advanced stuff now that you know the basics. You should ensure that the box holding the speakers are made out of good quality wood and is damped with noise absorbing materials on its interior, else the sound reflecting/echoing off the inside of the box will clash with the sound emitted by the speakers, thereby distorting it. For home use, the solid state amplifier is the best practice amp. - 18780

About the Author:

Where To Get Your MP3s From

By Susan Reynolds

There are many websites online that you can legally download music from. Downloading music online used to be illegal on every site however there are many sites that will allow you to do it legally. Choosing the site that is legal and priced well is difficult as there are many sites that price their music differently. You should search around for the best cost before you pick a site to stick with.

You will want to ensure that the site is legal before you download music from it. It?s easy to download music without having to pay for it however it?s illegal. However there are many sites that will charge you one price for unlimited downloads and almost all of these sites don?t have permission from record companies so these sites are not legal either. Many sites know that they can?t upload music however they act as a link between users who share the music. This technology is also known as P2P or peer to peer sharing. This method of downloading music is not legal either.

So how do you find a site that is legitimate and provides good priced music? Well you will have to do a little research. It?s a good idea to read some reviews and look up information on search engine sites so that you know which sites record companies endorse. There are many reputable sites such as Amazon that will allow you to download music either by price per song or price per album. Also by downloading from a reputable site you will have less risk of getting a virus or other malicious software.

After finding a site that has the music you want and a good price you will be ready to download. There are many sites that offer a song download for just 99 cents. These sites are among the most popular because users can pick and choose what songs they want rather than having to pay for the whole album. On some sites you will find that the newest songs are more expensive while older songs are less expensive. It?s best to find a site that fits your needs.

It?s important to compare different sites to help you find the best music for the best price. Sometimes the best price will be a matter of how much you plan on downloading. You may also want to consider if the site allows you to download other things besides music. You may be able to get a deal on video downloads for your iPod as well. If you?re a parent that will be letting your children download music then you will need to ensure that the site has a way that you can block access to your credit card so that your kids can?t keep downloading music past what you?re already expecting. - 18780

About the Author:

Solving Problems on your PS3

By Jack Thompson

The PS3 is one of the leading game consoles in the market today. A fiercely competitive playing field, the console gaming industry has created many gadgets today whose computing and graphics power rivals that of even the most rugged desktop computers. However, even the PS3 is not immune to a few minor breakdowns.

Like all other appliances and gaming equipment, at one point or the other, you and your gaming experience will experience one or two minor glitches. It does not mean that the PS3 in itself is defective, but merely refers to the nature of all gaming devices. Even if you used other units from other industry leaders, the glitch cannot be avoided altogether at a hundred percent.

There are several types of errors that can arise in your PS3 gaming that will require the capacity to troubleshoot the problems at once. One of the common types of PS3 errors is the lag in the movies that are being played in your game or when you use the PS3 as an entertainment center. Another is the small disturbances that occur with your gaming console, especially when you are using it wirelessly through Bluetooth technology.

No matter what the issue may be, it is very important that you are able to fix problems on your PS3 by yourself. Dealing with issues that can arise on your PS3 not only means that you can return to your gaming immediately, but save money on repairs as well.

For the novice PS3 user, a problem with the unit can result in going to a local Sony Center to have a repair done. This will require much effort, and expense on your part, which is not good because the PS3 gaming system is considered a gaming financial investment.

When looking for a way to repair minor issues in your PS3, there are many approaches you can take. A favored way to fix your PS3 is by using the internet and reading manuals on PS3 repair that are available.

If you plan to use the internet, one of the greatest advantages is that going online is cheap and accessible. There are many public online forums for PS3 gamers that will allow you to discover the tips and tricks that other PS3 users have done to solve their own gaming problems.

Because of the unique nature of the internet that can allow you to interact with people from all ages and all walks of life, you will likely find someone with the experience to handle your PS3 problems. Remember, PS3 users are sympathetic to the gaming needs of fellow gamers, and will help you out.

Other than using online forums, you can try to use manuals that have been written for PS3 troubleshooting. You can get free manuals that are the collaborated effort of some expert gamers. Furthermore, you can visit a bookstore for some PS3 troubleshooting books as well.

When you can fix minor problems on your PS3 on your own, it will help you understand the workings of your gaming console better, and save you money. In result, your gaming experience will be a much happier one. - 18780

About the Author:

The Illustrious Player's From Hollywood's Golden Period

By Alex K Rose

Back in 1999, The American Film Institute came out with the directory of the top 50 stars from the memoirs of American Motion pictures. These stars are from the commencement and the golden times of Hollywood. Many of today's actors may have more genius and they may be better actors but these fine actors will always be remembered.

The register begins out with the well-known Humphrey Bogart. Humphrey Bogart acted in 75 movies starting in the 1930's and up to the 1950's. His most famous role was perhaps the part of Rick Blaine in one of the most famous movies of all times, "Casablanca". He was born on Christmas day, December 25, 1899. He died on January 14, 1957 from cancer of the esophagus.

The subsequent actor on theregister, at the number 2 spot, is Archibald Alexander Leach, who is of course, better identified as Cary Grant. Cary Grant was born on January 18, 1904. He passed on November 29, 1986. Jimmy Stewart, who played the lead in the beloved Christmas movie that is still shown every year, "It's a Wonderful Life", follows him at the number 3 spot.

Marlon Brando, Jr. is next at the number 4 spot. Marlon was born on April 3, 1924 and he passed away on July 1, 2004. The next spot goes to one of the most celebrated dancers in history, Fred Astaire. He was born Frederick Austerlitz on May 10, 1899 and he passed on on June 27, 1987. His film career continued over seventy-six years, during which he made thirty-one musical films. He made 10 films with Ginger Rogers, another dancer with whom he is most often linked.

At number six on the catalog, there is Henry Fonda. Henry was born May 16, 1905 and he died August 12, 1982. At number 7 on the catalog is the man who played the lead part in the show with the top box office success of all times, Clark Gable. In 1937, he played Rhett Butler in the movie "Gone With The Wind".

The position of the number 8 spot goes to James Cagney. He is followed at number 9 by Spencer Tracy. Spencer Tracy was part of one of the most thriving movie pairings in the past along with Katharine Hepburn, who just happens to hold the top spot on the catalog of actresses.

The only artist from the silent film time to make the catalog comes in at number ten. Charlie Chaplin began his well-known career back in 1916, before the days of "talking" motion pictures. His first true "talking" motion picture came about in 1940, "The Great Dictator".

Much loved actors, actresses and motion pictures will forever remain a subjective valuation as everybody has their personal estimation of what they prefer. However, these stars positively made their mark on film history and their work is well recognized. - 18780

About the Author: