Heavy Guitar Bible

I Picked this gem up at a thrift store for $3.95
and what a deal that was!
This is one of the greatest books on guitar I have
ever seen, and I have seen a lot of guitar books.

You can usually find The Heavy Guitar Bible:
A Rock Guitar Instruction Manual online for around
$15-25 in good or brand new condition, I would
recommend picking this book up as it has everything
a beginner or intermediate player needs to become a more
advanced player.

Take a look at the book online


Overall Rating:
**********
9 out of 10

Features :

• Amazing diagrams that show you EXACTLY where to put your hand and what to play.
  
• Talks about getting the most out of your guitar and equipment (covering pick-ups to pedals to cabinets and more)
  
• Two pages of most used chords and movable (barr) chords
  
• Great for all styles: blues, rock, heavy rock, punk etc..
  
• Full fretboard diagrams, tab. no notation, not needed.
  
• More than the usual; talks about inspiration, improvisation, transposing,using tape recorders and records/cd/tapes and more...
  

What good about The Heavy Guitar Bible? :

• Over 100 pages of diagrams and tabs and explanation of how to take your playing further for rhythm and especially for solo guitarists.
• Details graphics really show you exactly how and where (and even why) to put your hand on your guitar.
• Starts simple (but informative and attention keeping) and builds quickly on its self in a clear manner to keep you from getting lost or bored.
• If theory is your thing and you really want a good grasp then this book is a great start.
  

Whats not so good about The Heavy Guitar Bible?

• The main down side is that it could have been a little bit longer and covered a few more things, but over all it will show you everything you need to know how to play some crazy lead and good rhythm.
  

Online Questions and Top Myths Dispelled :

• There don't seem to be any, in fact the only thing I found was "Heavy Guitar Bible isn't bad but you need to be able to read music."
  

  • Well this isn't true at all, NO traditional music notation is found in the book (if you can read tab, or can LEARN how to then your set!) but at the same time, anyone is ABLE to read music if they can pick up a guitar.
    

Summary and Overall :
********** 9 stars out of 10
If your trying to figure our what you need to learn next on guitar, or are just
starting out, or want to learn lead guitar then get this book.

It is aimed at the beginner and getting her up to speed with what the
more advanced guitarists already know (and lots you didn't) and then
continues from there.

What I don't like about The Heavy Guitar Bible:
-I can't find anything wrong with this book, it could be longer though only 102 pages.



What I like about The Heavy Guitar Bible:
-Lots of illustrations showing you EXACTLY how and what to play.
-Starts quickly but simply and progresses quickly in an explanatory way.
-Explains more than just the guitar talks about:

guitar pedals, guitar amps
truss rod adjustment, pickups, rounded vs. flat frets, arched
vs. flat fret boards, string gauges, cabinets, hollow body vs. full
and more.

Korg TM-40 Tuner and Metronome

I have had the Korg TM-40 tuner & metronome for over 2 years now (same time as I bought my epiphone LP) and I think its a great price for a metronome and tuner in one, I use more than any other tuner but I used to use my Korg KORG MA-30 for my metronome (click track) as the TM-40 has an "annoying beep!" sound that would mess me up while practicing as opposed to the TM-40, but after sticking it out and using the TM-40 (with the beep) I am now comfortable playing with the beep and I don't get lost in the sound anymore; I would recommend this approach.

Overall Rating:
**********
8 out of 10

Features :

• Large LCD Display with digital meter for precision time and tuning
  
• TAP Tempo for metronome
• 1hz steps for calibration (410Hz 480Hz)
• Reference Tone of One octave (A-Ab/G#)
• Patch cord input(3/4") & Normal headphone output (1/4")
• Very Long battery life (2AAA)
• Tempo range from 40-208
• Built in microphone and speaker
• Many rhythms to choose from

What good about the Korg TM-40 tuner/metronome? :

• Ultra light (6.4 ounces) and compact (4.8 x 4.8 x 1.2 inches)
• Cheap! for a tuner and metronome the price is perfect!
• Sturdy (I dropped mine twice and stepped on it once, still A-OK.)
• All you need for practice or performance in one gadget.
  

Whats not good about the TM 40?

• It has that annoying "BEEP!" sound instead of a "CLICK!" sound, but you get used to it and it works just the same as a click.
• It takes 2 AAA batteries, triple A's sucks but they have lasted for over 2 years in this thing!
• Not sure if it's just my TM-40 but for some reason when you plug-in head phones only one side has a metronome beep? could be seen as good but it annoys me.
  

Online Questions and Top Myths Dispelled :

• The only beep is annoying as hell, don't bother.
  

  • It's true, when you first start practicing with a beep instead of a click sound it can be very annoying, but so can forming your first chord or your first solo or whatever; If you practice it will get easier and feel like second nature, I think the beep could be seen as a good practice tool in itself.

• The display timing is off and the tuner is not accurate.

  • I completely disagree. The timing is 100% with my TM-40, change your batteries or get a refund.
    

• The tuner can't pick up high notes
  

  • Again, I completely disagree. My Korg TM-40 picks up high notes, as long as there is not a tone of background noise or if you plug it in.
    

Summary and Overall :
********** 8 stars out of 10
This is a great and metronome & tuner in one for the price, it's very strong, light-weight and feature rich, the beep is annoying but you get used to it with practice and it can even teach you
to play in time with a more "digital-sounding noise".

I would recommend the Korg TM-40 to anyone, if you have really tried metronomes with
a "Beep!" noise and can't get used to it the I recommend the KORG MA-30.

What I don't like about the KORG TM-40:
-Again the beep is annoying at first but you practice to train your ear
to get used to it.
-AAA batteries are a hassle, but the TM-40 makes them last.



What I like about the KORD TM-40:
-Ultra light.
-Sturdy design.
-Tuner & Metronome in one.
-Large LCD with visual meter.
-Great Price.