Members joekkl Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 What is the best guitar accessory everyone should know about? Please recommend it !!! Tell us the best brand of it. To me, it's my Planetwaves String Winder: http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Planet-Waves-Pro-String-WinderCutter?sku=360253 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fenderfunk14 Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 strap locks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members docjeffrey Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 The looper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 strap locks beat me to it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spudro Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 A good gigbag. Speaking for myself, I carry my own guitar. It rides with me to the gig in my truck. I own a fair assortment of guitars, but except for only occasionally I only carry one guitar to the gig. All of my guitars can fit in that gigbag. It is actually a gigbag for an acoustic guitar. My old Roadrunner gigbag has served me very well for at least 3 years and it's got some years left. I keep an assortment of things in the pockets... basic tools, extra strings, extra strap, cords, cable tester, tuner, flashlight, extra batteries for the flashlight and some 9v batteries in case another player needs one, an extra spring for the bass drum pedal... just things that can save the night. It's pretty handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 strap locks No thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tube_Tone Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 Theres this metal thing that you clip on to the headstock and it adds more sustain, Its from groove tubes i beleive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Takeaway Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 Theres this metal thing that you clip on to the headstock and it adds more sustain, Its from groove tubes i beleive The Fat Finger. No idea if it works or not. My nomination is a capo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brown Rug Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 does a good spray count? my gibson pump polish is essential, i keep that thing with me everywhere. i even bought 3 bottles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 strap locks I use these instead http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-DUN-7007SI But my contribution to this thread - which I've posted here before as a "PUBLIC SERVICE ANOUNCEMENT" - is the Fast Fret. Keeps strings from tarnishing as quickly and restores slightly oxidized strings back to slick playability. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FastFret/ But I try to apply a quick wipe up and down the strings after each play of my guitars (before putting them away) to remove the salt from finger/hand contact and to leave behind a protective treatment. I've got a lot of guitars and changing my strings is not my favorite things, and neither is playing on black strings, so this stuff really helps preserve the strings. Of course, not spanking fresh, but they don't go to Dullsville anywhere near as fast with this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 Oh and one more. Every once in a while I'll actually change my strings. and when I do I'll put a drop or less on each fret space - rub it about with my finger tip - let it soak into the rosewood/ebony for a good 5 minutes or so - and then wipe off the excess. It darkens "beautifies" the wood and helps preserve it from cracking and wear and tear. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AILC965/ $2.29 and free shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NA1NSXR Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 I've never understood the need for a string winder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tube_Tone Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 oh and the metal tipped DAVA control pick, its the best funnest Ive used, you can control dynamics super easy with it and the notes have more sustain:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Riffer Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 Beer. A couple is good before a show. IF available, try Great Lakes. Some venues give free PBR's. Thats pretty good too. Weed. Nice when you're playing somewhere it's LEGAL. Never smoke if it's illegal where you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Edward Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 oh and the metal tipped DAVA control pick, its the best funnest Ive used, you can control dynamics super easy with it and the notes have more sustain:thu: I like these too. I alternate between Davas and Tortex 1.12mm (the purple ones). The Dava picks with the variable thickness design are great for acoustic, and especially for switching between acoustic and electric, as I like a much lighter pick for strumming on an acoustic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ferdinandstrat Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 The looper. My head is getting dizzy only from looking at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jelloman Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 A good, sturdy guitar stand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RaVenCAD Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 Oh and one more. Every once in a while I'll actually change my strings. and when I do I'll put a drop or less on each fret space - rub it about with my finger tip - let it soak into the rosewood/ebony for a good 5 minutes or so - and then wipe off the excess. It darkens "beautifies" the wood and helps preserve it from cracking and wear and tear. http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AILC965/ $2.29 and free shipping Just ordered some I used it years ago, but somehow forgot about it.. Excellent stuff, and I love the free shipping.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burgess Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 Chops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members JoeBoy Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 Spare change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 dunlop straplocks, dunlop string cleaner, ebows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarplayer85 Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 Dr.Ducks Axe Wax.I use it on my guitars and it cleans/conditions the fretboard and also the strings.Pretty amazing stuff really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaveAronow Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 an amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alchemist Posted March 14, 2009 Members Share Posted March 14, 2009 a quality amp is the first thing I thought of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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