Capos

[gehauser]

I have a HD28. You need the Shubb C1 or L1 capo - they are perfect for the neck curvature on that guitar. I prefer Elixir Nano strings on it for a little brighter sound, and I use the new Shubb lightweight L1 capo for $20. Strap? Anything with a wide shoulder will do, provided you have the proper pins installed in the neck base near the guitar body and on the end of the guitar. The guitar does not come with strap pins installed. Don't tie a strap to the peg head at the nut - ouch.

[Silent Sound]

Just get whatever strap looks good to you and isn't uncomfortable to wear. Straps won't matter. As for the capo, get whatever you want. As you can tell, everyone has a favorite. I have several, and while I like some better than others, they all work. After you've been playing for several years, you may find one you like better, but you won't know which one you like best until you've tried them all and have enough experience to make the differences apparent. Same with strings. There is no best. But I would second the recommendation for light gauge strings. They don't usually sound as good, but they're much easier to play. I prefer phosphor bronze strings, but each guitar and guitarist is different, so you may not. I'd get a bunch of different kinds of picks and see which feel the best to you. After 15 years of playing, I still don't have a favorite kind of pick. I have a few different ones I keep coming back to, but sometimes I'm in the mood for something different.

I would spend a bit of money on a good tuner though. A good tuner is not only (usually) more accurate, but they also tend to be quicker and should last longer. The Boss TU-12 is a good all around tuner for most any instrument, but there are probably a hundred others that would work just as well. Just avoid the $10 ones. They can be frustrating to use.

These are all personal decisions. There is no "best" only a best for you. Good thing is, this stuff is pretty cheap compared to that guitar, so you're not out an arm and a leg if it turns out later on down the road that you like one or the other.

[gehauser]

Korg CA1 chromatic tuner is excellent at $10. Fast, accurate, versatile, easy to use.

[Royaldeadman]

Went to guitar center today and picked up some stuff and they are as follows.

200 Rock licks guitar Dvd
ger one guitar stand was like 12$ but I dont need a fancy stand for hell sakes.
Some Elixir - nanoweb ultra thin coated strings. Light .012 - .053

Some grey picks. So I guess Im set for now?
Dunlop .60mm grey picks.

[littleeden]

This is one of the most bizarre threads I've read. I mean absolutely no disrespect to you Royaldeadman, but seriously, you've spent 3 grand on a wonderful acoustic guitar, you don't know seem to know what a capo is or why you'd need one, and now you've got a DVD on rock riffs and a cheap stand!

If this is for real, and again, forgive me if I'm out of line, then the best pieces of advice I'd give you are - don't buy stuff you don't know you need yet (capo), get a decent stand (you don't want 3k's worth of guitar falling off a cheap one), and your guitar ain't really designed to be playing rock riffs, so you might want to get a different and more applicable tutor.

However, it's your party, so do what you feel, and the best of luck to you man.

[FFTT]

I gotta agree on cheap stands.
A Hercules Stand is not exactly a big splurge and far better at securing your nice new guitar.

Buy a Beatles song book with fingering charts and take it from there.

[kennybro]

Originally Posted by FFTT

I gotta agree on cheap stands.
A Hercules Stand is not exactly a big splurge and far better at securing your nice new guitar.

Hercules! Hercules!

I could be wrong, but I still think this is a chain yank folks. Maybe not.

[Ephi82]

Originally Posted by Royaldeadman

Just ordered a Martin Hd-28V and have no idea of the accessories I may need. I knew people used that black thing that is like a clamp and found out its called a capos.

So I started searching and this is the best one I found but I would like opinions if this is a good one or not to buy.

G7th 405 Performance Guitar Capo | GuitarCenter

also what strings should I buy and whats a really good guitar strap to get.

You have purchased a very fine instrument for what appears to be your first. The sound of a Martin, and the resonance that you can feel through the guitar into your body makes playing beginner songs and chords such a huge pleasure. Hopefully this will encourage you to work hard learning to play.

I have some advice for you:

1) Dont buy anything yet
2) Invest in a few lessons with a teacher who is an experienced guy on acoustics
3) ask HIM what would be a good capo, strings and straps for you guitar
4) Just a few lessons will get you off to a very fast start

[theblue1]

Let me second the advice to not buy an inferior design or build of guitar stand.

However, it need not be super expensive, either.

The worst are those stands with the U-shaped bottom piece (that looks like a big rubber-covered tuning fork when removed for breakdown)... the bottom piece has a nasty habit of pivoting and dropping your guitar (particular solid body EGs). Even the simple folding A-frame holders seem to be fussy about seating the git. I had my Strat dropped one too many times by them. (Watch out for slippery coverings on the support arms.)

WORST:



DECENT & portable (but probably still not what you want for home):

I now have a couple of these (Proline FretRest] and I really like them. I think they were about $16 US apiece (currently under $13 at the MF place):

The rubbery padding on the support arms is a nice non-slip material. And they fold up really nicely. You can fit them in a regular rucksack/'book bag.'

Mind you, with an axe of the caliber and cost of your Martin, I think I'd spend up, anyhow.

You might well want a stand with a neck support/holder than will keep it from being knocked forward out of the holder -- as could happen easily enough with the relatively short [back support only] stands immediately above. Maybe get one of those for jamming at pals' houses down the road but something super sturdy and safe for home.

[FFTT]

A really good quality, steady stand that prevents your guitar from falling over is not expensive at all compared to the cost of repairing a broken headstock.

[Igotsoul4u]

I love the planet waves dual action capo's

Planet Waves Dual Action Capo | Musician's Friend

[Royaldeadman]

so I just bought the g7 performance capo and this thing is eith not being put on right or is just not working, cause all my strings sound dead when i play them.

Where do you place a cap?

[kafka]

Originally Posted by Royaldeadman

so I just bought the g7 performance capo and this thing is eith not being put on right or is just not working, cause all my strings sound dead when i play them.

Where do you place a cap?

Just behind the fret, but not so close that it pulls the strings out of tune by pulling them down too far.

[litepipe]

You also have to squeeze the capo tighter when you put it on if your things sound dead.

[kennybro]

Originally Posted by FFTT

A really good quality, steady stand that prevents your guitar from falling over is not expensive at all compared to the cost of repairing a broken headstock.

So simple, so true. Not to mention the convenience of a good design.