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		<title>The Gear (and How to Keep it)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:39:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Special to Guitar Noise</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here's a very useful article from Mark detailing how easy it is to keep all your gear under control, especially if you play gigs. Wish I'd read this thirty years ago!]]></description>
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		<title>Buying Equipment FAQ</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:51:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guitar Noise Staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On this page you will find the answers to questions asked about different types of equipment.]]></description>
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		<title>Plectra / Plectrums</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2004 08:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Graham Merry</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this article Greybeard has managed to condense volumes of information and opinions on guitar picks, all culled for our readers and visitors to our Forum pages. Here's pretty much anything you could possibly want to know about this subject in one convenient place! ]]></description>
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		<title>An Introduction Into The World Of Replacement Pickups (Part 2)</title>
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		<comments>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/replacement-pickups-part-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2004 08:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Cozzo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In his second chapter of this two-part piece, Bill Cozzo details the stages of choosing and then installing the right replacement pickups for his guitar. As usual, he gives us a wealth of detail and information, making something as intricate as the whole procedure a snap to understand and appreciate.]]></description>
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		<title>How to buy a used acoustic guitar</title>
		<link>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/how-to-buy-a-used-acoustic-guitar/</link>
		<comments>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/how-to-buy-a-used-acoustic-guitar/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2003 08:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nick Torres</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In response to a reader request, Nick Torres tells us all about the things to look for and consider when buying a used acoustic guitar. This article should definitely be in your clip and save file!]]></description>
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		<title>Necessity</title>
		<link>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/necessity/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2003 08:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Tucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Christmas can lead to all sorts of binging on things, from food to strap locks! Before you go plunging into the nearest music store, it's a good idea to have an honest assessment of what you actually need. John Tucker relates to us some thoughtful ideas based on his experiences on the subject.]]></description>
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		<title>Buying Your Second Guitar</title>
		<link>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/buying-your-second-guitar/</link>
		<comments>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/buying-your-second-guitar/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2003 08:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Tucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[More often than not, buying a second guitar is more daunting than buying your first. All sorts of things are running through your head and, as the cliché goes, a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Contributing Guitar Noise reader John Tucker recently went through the pangs of choosing a second guitar and has kindly taken the time to give us his thoughts and observations on the matter.]]></description>
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		<title>My Journey into the World of Replacement Pickups &#8211; The Definition of Tone</title>
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		<comments>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/replacement-pickups/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2003 08:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Cozzo</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bill Cozzo helps us get through the first step in choosing a new set of pickups - deciding what we want in the first place! And then knowing how to get what tone we desire from our guitar.]]></description>
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		<title>Acoustic Vs. Electric</title>
		<link>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/acoustic-vs-electric/</link>
		<comments>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/acoustic-vs-electric/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2003 08:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Lasley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Laura examines the finer details of the acoustic vs. electric debate through her own experience with these two guitar types and shows how they are indeed two totally different takes on the same idea.]]></description>
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		<title>What are some brands I should look for?</title>
		<link>http://www.guitarnoise.com/help/popular-guitar-brands/</link>
		<comments>http://www.guitarnoise.com/help/popular-guitar-brands/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2003 10:59:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Spencer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Help]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[buying equipment]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Many &#8220;no-name&#8221; brands are actually, generally speaking, good. A &#8220;no-name&#8221; brand is a brand that has no brand marking or simply a brand that isn&#8217;t &#8220;famous&#8221;.
Then, there are also the famous companies, and there are many to take a look at. Of course you should be the one determining which brand and model is best [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What kind of guitar should I buy (acoustic, electric, classical)?</title>
		<link>http://www.guitarnoise.com/help/choosing-a-guitar-type/</link>
		<comments>http://www.guitarnoise.com/help/choosing-a-guitar-type/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2003 10:57:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Spencer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Help]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If your starting off there are two good choices to pick. There are many packaged deals out there, mainly around $300. They generally come with a guitar, amp, picks, strings, gig bag, and all the other little things needed to get you started. The drawback of these is mainly quality. After you get better you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>British Bass Amps &#8211; Oh The Majesty!</title>
		<link>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/british-bass-amps/</link>
		<comments>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/british-bass-amps/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2003 08:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Special to Guitar Noise</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[bass for beginners]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is the lowdown on British bass guitar amplifiers. We detail the similarities and differences between the various amps and give you some help choosing.]]></description>
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		<title>The Long and Short of It &#8211; Scale Length Explained</title>
		<link>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/scale-length-explained/</link>
		<comments>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/scale-length-explained/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2002 08:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Special to Guitar Noise</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Guitar Lessons]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here's a look at the guitar's anatomy and physiology.  In this article, Tony Nuccio explains the mysteries behind a guitar's scale length.]]></description>
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		<title>Beginning the Quest for Tone Part 2 &#8211; How To Buy A Guitar Amp</title>
		<link>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/beginning-the-quest-for-tone-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/beginning-the-quest-for-tone-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2001 08:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Special to Guitar Noise</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Guitar Lessons]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amps and efx]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[buying equipment]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This is the second installment on buying a guitar amp. We will focus here on the intermediate player and go a bit deeper into the quest for tone.]]></description>
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		<title>Buying Your Second Bass Amp &#8211; Bass for Beginners # 12</title>
		<link>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/buying-your-second-bass-amp/</link>
		<comments>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/buying-your-second-bass-amp/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Nov 2001 08:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Lasley</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[bass for beginners]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A primer on bass amps for beginners. Here's what you need to know when you look for something a little bigger than your first practice amp.]]></description>
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		<title>Beginning the Quest for Tone Part 1 &#8211; How To Buy A Guitar Amp</title>
		<link>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/beginning-the-quest-for-tone-1/</link>
		<comments>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/beginning-the-quest-for-tone-1/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2001 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Special to Guitar Noise</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Guitar Lessons]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[amps and efx]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is the first of two articles on choosing a guitar amp. This part deals with choices faces beginners.]]></description>
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		<title>GAS Powered</title>
		<link>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/gas-powered/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2001 08:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Stefan Leonhardt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many guitarists end up buying gear compulsively. This disorder is known in music circles as GAS: Gear Acquisition Syndrome.]]></description>
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		<title>Looking and Listening</title>
		<link>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/looking-and-listening/</link>
		<comments>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/looking-and-listening/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2001 08:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Special to Guitar Noise</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes looks are just as important when you are looking for a new guitar. Here's an article on balancing the sound and vision of your next instrument.]]></description>
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		<title>Where To Find Great Prices</title>
		<link>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/where-to-find-great-prices/</link>
		<comments>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/where-to-find-great-prices/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2001 08:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>A-J Charron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A place you can find good deals on guitars is the pawn shop. This article offers some advice on a few things you should look for when buying at the pawn shop.]]></description>
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		<title>What to Look for In An Acoustic Guitar</title>
		<link>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/what-to-look-for-in-an-acoustic-guitar/</link>
		<comments>http://www.guitarnoise.com/lesson/what-to-look-for-in-an-acoustic-guitar/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2001 08:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>A-J Charron</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This article is about the different parts of the acoustic guitar, what they are made of, and most importantly, what you should look for when choosing a guitar.]]></description>
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