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Aug142019 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Teisco – King of the knock-off guitar

Entertainment

The Teisco brand name stands for Tokyo Electric Instrument and Sound Company. Teisco was founded by Renowned Hawaiian and Spanish Guitarist Atswo Kaneko and Electrical engineer Doryu Matsuda. The company was originally called 'Aoi Onpa Kenkyujo' meaning (Hollyhock Soundwave or Electricity Laboratories). In 1956 the company name was changed to 'Nippon Onpa Kogyo Co' then changed to Teisco in 1964. The Vintage Electric Guitar In 1967 the company was aquired by the Kawai Musical Instrument Co. Ltd. They discontinued the name Teisco for guitars but used it for their keyboard brand until the 80’s. In the USA Teisco guitars were imported with at least eight brand names. Cheaper Than a Jaguar or a Jazzmaster When the strings are attacked from behind the bridge, a third bridge ...

Apr232018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Beginners’ Tips: How to Play Guitar

Music

Put down the Guitar Hero, it wont help you to learn the real guitar basics. When learning to play the guitar, you'll need to consider some key points like guitar chords, benefits of acoustic guitar when starting out and the importance of practice. So, here's some tips: Guitar Chords As the first port of call for most new guitar players, guitar chords are what you'll need in order to learn to play your favourite songs or even make your own. If you can master just four or five chords, you'll be putting yourself in get in stead. Some are fairly easy, and others are more complex. Some good guitar chords to start with are A, D, E, G, E minor and C. Of course, learning takes time but these are some of the easier chords to get your fingers around and not only do they sound great, you'll...

Dec52017 by Ruchi GuptaNo Comments

Are You Bored? Then Make Use Of These Hobbies

General, Lifestyle

The art of the hobby is dying in this day and age. Scrolling through Facebook and binging on Netflix do not count as hobbies. Hobbies are supposed to enrich your life and help you become a better, more well-rounded person. They are supposed to be fun and not mindless. Check out some of these hobbies the next time you fall into a show hole, or your news feed gets a little too political. Playing the Guitar Put down the video games and head to a brick and mortar music store to learn how to play the guitar. People love those who can play the acoustic. Want to be the life of the party? Whip out your guitar and you’ll soon find yourself surrounded by people and bombarded with requests. Gardening Really wow your neighbors with your rose bush arrangement. A well-manicured l...

Feb32016 by adminNo Comments

Will You Go for Fender or Gibson for Your First Guitar?

Music

It took some time, but now you’ve got a handle on the guitar. After months of practicing and finding the time to pick up the instrument at odd times during the day, you’re confident in your skill level. By no means are you the most adept or accomplished guitarist in Toronto, but you have grown as a musician since you first played. Compared to the way you first started with stiff hands and hesitant fingers, you’re practically a master at it. But you’re still learning, too, absorbing new chords, solos, and melodies every day. While you still see a lot of areas to improve upon, there’s one thing for certain. It’s time to get a new guitar. The guitar that you have now – the one that helped you get acquainted with the instrument – isn’t quite up to your standards anymore. What was at fir...