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Haven't been on here for a while, as am now a single parent to two young children. To that and could anyone reccomend a silent guitar for practicing? Thanks
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"Let me assure you that I am playing all the right notes...... but not necessarily in the right order." Eric Morecombe
RE: Silent guitars for practice (in reply to Martin)
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ORIGINAL: Martin Haven't been on here for a while, as am now a single parent to two young children. To that and could anyone reccomend a silent guitar for practicing? Thanks
Silent guitar to avoid disturbing the kids or to avoid disturbing neighbours?
I have always played guitar to my kids without silencing any time of the day, including bed time. They are now pretty musical (thanks to some great music teachers + our support).
I wouldn't recommend a silent guitar as a way to play around kids.
If it's a neighbour issue, try the search function here, it's been discussed several times.
You can always stick a sponge or a sock under the strings at the bridge.
RE: Silent guitars for practice (in reply to Martin)
There doesn't seem to be much choice in there. The Yamaha silent guitar appears to be out of production and most places only seem to have the steel string version of the Aria Sinsonido. Have found a couple of second hand ones, but again steel strung.
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"Let me assure you that I am playing all the right notes...... but not necessarily in the right order." Eric Morecombe
RE: Silent guitars for practice (in reply to Martin)
I have the Yamaha one with a custom tap plate. I love it, Its definitely quieter than a sponge or sock under a normal one. More like an unamplified electric guitar.
RE: Silent guitars for practice (in reply to Martin)
Thanks to Escribano I now have an Aria Sinsonido. Fitted a new set of strings this afternoon (Luthier set 40, for no other reason than I had some spare) and it's sounding rather good.
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"Let me assure you that I am playing all the right notes...... but not necessarily in the right order." Eric Morecombe