Shalom
Leaving from Israel to India-Australia-N.Z. and wondering
if:
1. Should buy a 3/4 guitar in Dehli, have you any prices?
2. Take my classic from here?
3. Travel with a guitar at all?
Did you take yours, how was it? Any tips/chords?
Toda (thanks)
Yuvy
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Ahalan Yuvy!
Haven't been to India, but I am heading down to South-America in a month and I have the same problem.
At first I thought I'd take my classical with me, but it is big, and uncomfortable for long treks. I have a smaller one, but still it is inconvenient.
Living in Colorado these days, I came across a new breed of guitar that hit the spot. It is called the backpackers guitar, and it's acoustic chamber is almost square. It actually looks pretty cute, and the sound is great!
I don't know if you can find them in Israel, perhaps you could try and order one in a Kley Zemer.
That would be the only option I can think of that won't be heavy, or awkward to carry around.
By the way... do I happen to know you?
Were you an ATC at Ramat-David?
Oh well... I hope you solve this problem. I don't know what I'd do for such a long time without a guitar.
Salamat!
Hadar.
I HAVE ALSO RECENTLY SEEN A BACKPACKER GUITAR (MADE BY
MARTIN NO LESS) WHICH SELLS IN ALASKA FOR ABOUT $200 AND
INCLUDES A PRETTY DURABLE GIG BAG. IT CAN'T WEIGH EVEN TWO
POUNDS. GOOD TONE, BUT NOT VERY LOUD. IT'S FUNNY YOU
SHOULD MENTION THE PIANO. WE ARE LEAVING ON A WORLD TRIP
SOON. MY DAUGHTER PLAYS PIANO AND I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT
IF THERE IS SUCH A THING AS A TRAVELER'S KEYBOARD, MAYBE ONE
THAT FOLDS IN HALF. IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS, LET ME
KNOW. LARRY
shalom, yuvy. i have nothing to add about the guitar
problem but i just wanted to say hello because i noticed
from your email address that you attend bgu. gam ani
lamadti sham lifney cama shanim. ani americait. whatever
you decide, enjoy. i was in new zealand a few months ago
and it was beautiful. i hope to be in Oz in a few months.
b'hatzlacha!
Howzit.
I myself have never been to india, nor do I play guitar.
Only a few cords that you taught me. Alas, if you can think
of a better way to make music I say play it baby.
How about a harmonica.
I'll start checking out prices from this end.
FE
Dani
I met an Israeli with a guitar in Hampi,India in 1995. We
all enjoyed his music and it added to the cool atmosphere
but it was sometimes a pain to carry it around. I think you
should decide how important your guitar is to you and decide
from there.
I switched instruments from piano to voice about 6 years ago - definitely a good choice - not only am I a whole lot better at singing, but the instrument is infinitely portable. I've seen a backpacker's guitar - good luck finding one.
I found a great book called The Perfect Harmonica Method. It
taught me how to play songs in a few days.
I bought it at Barnes and Noble. Alan
Hi yuvy,
I'm from india, although, technically i don't live there
anymore... anyways, i don;t know what your itinerary is like
but i'm sure you'll be able to find a good and cheap guitar
in bombay or delhi.
there's a store in bombay called "Furtardo" and it's located
in near Metro Cinema. just say "dobhi talao" or metro to the
cab driver. it's right in the square. they deal with all
types of musical instruments. not too familiar with delhi
but there should be a place.
a good indian instrument that bears some semblance to the
guitar is the sitar. i wonder if you've ever seen or heard
it. you should try that on your trip. but that's too bulky
to carry.
About prices - you should get a decent guitar for abour
Rs.900-1500 That's between US $20- 35
Have a good trip...
bon voyage
having been one of the few enjoying time out on the road in
the late sixties/early seventies and appearing as a folk
performer, in my opinion, guitars travel well if:
1. you cannot go a day without playing, ever.
2. you accept that your guitar IS your traveling companion.
Songs can certainly open many doors to the mutual enjoyment
of just about anyone, anywhere-but it can also interfer
with ease of travel, autonomy and invisibility.
The heartiest guitars for the road are the ones that can
take the pounding. Face it, they take a pounding.
I've seen the Ovation stand up well, that fiberglass body
and rounded shape are built with the strength properties
inherent in a sea shell. I have even seen "on the road
repairs" done with a car fiberglass quick kit from a
hardware store along the way.
You can buy a guitar in your country of destination-but
remember you probably want it to stay in good condition and
it may not be good to pack around-otherwise some very cool
unique handmade instruments are there to pick up along the
way. If you do not like Ovation, chose any solid acoustic
six string that you do not care if it gets dinged, bashed
and cracked. This only builds character to the tone!
ha!Remember that the guitar too is a child of the universe,
and be prepared that the worst thing is that you may have
to leave it behind. It is sad if you fall in love with your
road warrior and have to watch it be left behind or
destroyed in some form or other. Never take your coolest
most important posessions of any kind on the road with you!
There are great soft cases with straps so you can cross
sling the strap across your chest. Soft cases also can be
altered to fit you backpack system.
Those of you who hate drawing any form of attention to
yourself should not take a guitar. It draws attention even
when it is not played.
Those of you who just can't play enough, thank you for the
many many songs travelers hear along the way.
Imalik, somewhere on the tundra
Hi,
I plan to go Kashgar from Urumqi this June? I cannot get
air tickets from Singapore as there is no flight schedule
from Kashgar to Urumqi. Has anyone gone there recently or
know whether I could buy tickets from Urumqi? Do you think
they accept Visa card or must I pay in US$.
Thanks.
This is what puts me off going to Asia, all these sodding hippies, their guitars dropping off luggage racks onto me head, the painful noise of amateur melancholy drowning out local music... Sod off back to Woodstock
Hi, good day every lonely heart. This is Estee from Taiwan, ROC.
I am looking for partners who will be able to travel with me next summer (from August1to 31 in 1999). I am going to spend one year to figure out what spots I should go . The essentail places which I am going to visit are as following----Great Britain---France---Italy---Switzerland---Holland---Czech----Macau----Hong Kong----Taiwan(go home).
I wish I could find anybody from website who is extremely interested in such a great expectation. Please write me as soon as possible. Anyway, if you are any resident of any countries I have mentioned above, please let me know and see if you could be able to befriend me as I arrive in your country. French, Dutch, Italino, and Czech will be highly appreciated and prefered. English spoken only.
By the way, I am a young teacher and also study in a college. Pretty enthusiastic, sexy, cool, passionate and intelligent are mostly attached by me.
Could we be friends?!
Men will be certainly appreciated.
Estee
Does anyone know of any cheap places to stay in
California/things to do?
Has anyone been there? How Did you like it?
I've been in Australia for 3 months now and I set off to do without my guitar for a year. Wrong. Within 2 weeks I'd bought the cheapest and nastiest guitar that you could possible think of buying and I love it. Seriously: if you play every day then get a guitar: on the backpackers guitar, I'v only seen one and it was about 500 pounds sterling: ridiculous. A soft case and a few bumps are ideal.
Thing is, I'm going around in a campervan at the mo'. I don't know how I am going to fare in New Zealand without it...
mark
Hi I work for Delta airlines and get to fly free! Ha!
I'm in the U.S Army and get to kill folks!
Where can I find the music played on the Lonely Planet show that is shown on Outdoor Life Network here in Canada?
Synsonics makes a 7021 "Terminator Pro Traveler" electric
guitar set made of hardwood construction, maple neck, inlay
fingerboard, with a 2W built-in amp & 3" speaker on back; it
has a single coil high output control, vol control, and a
headphone jack for private listening. Price: ~$150. I
wanted to get it, but I'd much rather have a classical neck
portable...does anyone know of one? The wider necks suit me
better.
I would like to know the name of the Lonely Planet TV show
Music, and the name of the group who plays it.
I like this music very much and I would like to have a CD.
Thank you in advance....
Douglas..............from Rio de Janeiro - Brazil
Hi, I didn't take my guitar with me but when I was staying
in Kathmandu I bought one. It was an Indian make - called
Givson (not Gibson), doesn't look much but the sound's o.k.
and it was cheap (50$). I still have it today and it's fine
for bumming around. If it gets broken - what the hell.