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I don't see why not! The grooves on the nut are not very different for each string. I've head of other folks stringing that way with success. I'll test it out myself though, this coming week to be sure.

Hi, thanks for asking, and that is a good question! Have you tried to play guitar or any string instruments before? I think it really depends on your goals and how you learn. I think the 3-string Loog guitars (pro size, not the mini) would be good for an adult who wants to start playing right away and have chords be really simple. (Rather than something that takes lots of time and practice to do well). I'd say it takes a lot less time to start playing along with songs on the 3-string guitars than the 6 string guitars.

@@BenBrillCreative i actually tried playing a 6 string guitar about a year ago but as a full time working man with a side hustle called college it‘s hard to put 100% effort in a six string guitar so my hope is, that i can play a nice and fun guitar with the loog 3 string you know

Hello, and what an excellent question! Thanks so much for asking, and sorry for my delay! We just moved and have finally settled in. First of all, that is SO cool your son has studied vocals from such a young age. That will serve him so well, musically. If you are still looking for some advice on instruments, I'd really love to help. Here are some first thoughts... ANY stringed instrument with frets that you can get him (ukulele, Loog, Bass, acoustic or electric guitar) is a good place to start, since they are all very similar and many of the skills he learns on one can be used on the others. Based on what you shared about his interests, he'd probably enjoy the Loog pro electric a lot, and I'll see if I can think of any creative ideas on how to get him one. For now, ukulele is available anywhere, and much of the technique is the same. Here is a playlist I created that covers some of the first few things to try on ukulele. ua-cam.com/play/PLqTwgGRP1t3oItMwDcX3PyIJxwQaBHsdl.html As far as Bass guitar goes, there ARE smaller ones that are comfortable for kids, but it does require a bit more finger strength. Also, since the bass tends to play simpler, lower parts of songs, it doesn't always sound like the song right away. ALSO, since I know he's a singer, it makes me wonder if it's smartest to start out with an instrument he can use to accompany his voice easily. For that, Loog guitar or Ukulele work very well. I am curious what kind of songs he enjoys most, as that can play a part in the best instrument. Feel free to ask if you have any followup questions, or I'd be delighted to hop on a free 15 min zoom call if you'd like to see some examples of the differences between instruments. No obligation for lessons - I just really am passionate about helping people find the right instrument. Here is my meeting scheduler: fons.app/@benbrill/individual

Ha! Rick is a cool guy. Absolutely on the idea of playing one of these just for fun. I like them when I want to relax and not play anything too complicated. If volume isn't a problem at work, you can crank the internal amp up, or plug in headphones if you want it quieter. Certainly a nice way to let the mind wander and experiment on fewer strings.

Most of the time! The Loog uke is a solid instrument. Just depends on your goals for your uke playing. I've played ukes from several brands, and here are the things that I think make this uke special: 1. Two Strap buttons built in, which I love for easy playing posture with a strap. I don't see many ukes come with 2 strap buttons 2. It's got a distinctive and cool style. This is a Soprano size uke, which is a size I play often. I also reach for a concert size (The next size up in ukulele) if 'm working on a more challenging song. Sometimes! The Loog uke can often do that to.

its probably fine if anything it still gets your fingers more used to pressing the strings. Im a guitar player of 20 years looking at this for my 4 year old as a super non-intimidating approach to just get her to start learning to make different sounds by pressing the frets

Great question - It really depends on your goals, but I look at the Loog 3 string guitars as an awesome instrument that is fun to play for any person of any age. I also play classical guitar, bass, banjo, and violin, and some days I just want to play the loog for the simplicity and sound. It won't be too hard, but there's no limit to what you can do on a loog if you want a challenge. If you were to also work through the chord cards that come with the guitars, and try out some of the songs yourself in the Loog app, I think you'd enjoy the process, and be able to help your daughter too. How old is she?

Ha- That's a good description! Basically right, haha.

Hi! For Zoom lessons, I've had success with kids ages 6 and up. I've taught a few adults too. I don't believe Loog makes a pickup, for these guitars, but I've used contact pickups on the Loog acoustics and it works great. The Loog electric guitars have pickups and plug in

Oh, that's a good call about them being great for travel! Do you have the electric or acoustic ones?

Hey, Kane - Yes, it can certainly be tricky at first! I notice that the Loog app mostly works on my student's phones and iPads, but the tuner does not always work. Not sure why, but it is frustrating. As a backup option, I'd suggest getting the free version of the "Fender Tune" app here: www.fender.com/pages/tune-app-guitar-tuner It's not quite as simple as the Loog app, but it works really well. I put together a video on how to use it. ua-cam.com/video/f9YZcjg-NK4/v-deo.html Let me know if you are still stuck! And FYI, the strings on a new Loog, or any guitar will take a weeks to really "settle in". You'll have to tune more frequently at first than you will after that. The Loog mini acoustic especially holds it's tune extremely well after the strings have settled.

@@BenBrillCreative Thank you. Loog is for my soon to be 5-year-old. I'll teach him a valuable lesson that is "Do not quit". lol. I'll try it again and again until we get our Loog tuned.

@@kanelitwiniec Yea! That's a good lesson to show him. 5 is a great age for a Loog. Good luck, and if you get stuck, I'd be glad to hop on a quick 15 min Zoom to give you some more direction at no charge. A well-tuned guitar is key!

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tabs and tutorials? no it wont be much help in that regard. Im interested in this as a guitar player of 20 years as a way to get my 4 year old daughter to start learning, just how to make sounds. Just so she can start figuring out how to press down the strings on the frets and change the sound of thew strings. Something that having grown up in a house full of guitars i could pick up and try to learn, i did not try until i was 9 or 10 years old. I want my daughter to be confident to do that at 4. I see this as a super straightforwards non-intimidating, fun approach to that goal. If you have ZERO guitar experience as an adult, id say its a fun $200 toy that might get you more interested in actually pursuing guitar. How you feel about that price point for a toy becomes the issue then, but i also see no reason why you couldnt get $100 or $150 re selling it to a parent, or if you have your own kids/ grandkids, nieces nephews whatever, itd make an awesome gift as well

Awesome! I hope your daughter gets one and has a great time with it. I agree with what you're saying here. I got started playing even a little later than you did, and I wish I'd have been able to start sooner on a guitar like this! I have one student in particular that I started on a loog mini acoustic when he was 4 and a half. He's 8 now and plays 6-string, bass, started singing, and can play pretty much anything he wants. Big win!

Hey! Great question, and I do hope you'll start playing guitar in some way. It's a lot of fun, and doesn't have to be scary. Even 6 string doesn't have to be hard if you approach it the right way. Any particular songs or artists you'd want to be playing on guitar? I know it's overwhelming how many learning resources there are, but there are certainly some good ones The Loog method actually does have some tutorials in the app. Depending on how old you are, it might feel pretty young because it's designed for kids, but I personally can get into it and find challenges. The free verison of the loog app can get you started playing, and the paid version (backstage pass which is about $40 / year) has some gamified songs that get you playing too. (it's a bit like guitar hero, but you actually play guitar!).

@@BenBrillCreative yes I bought the subscription based app. I was surprised by how hard it actually is even the easy ones lol and I'm good at rhythm games like guitar hero.

@@apdroidgeek1737 Oh, Awesome! Glad you got it. I agree about how hard some of it is! It took me a few tries to get "happy" by pharell williams. And I was a classical guitar major, haha. The timing is really the tough part. I found that using headphones helped the app hear my playing a bit better. Enjoy and I'd love to hear if it helps your playing and keeps you enjoying guitar.

Not a bad idea! I wonder if they do have plans for a bass. One string playing is a lot of fun - I'm considering getting one of these one string guitars to see what I can do on it: amzn.to/3WdJ3Gf I know Loog has a portable piano almost ready for official release.

Thank you VERY much for the kind words, and I'm so glad it was helpful! 3 years later, and I'm still passionate about helping people choose a good instrument, and I will keep at it!

I feel the same! You get the point of these guitars.

You could be right! I checked a few frequency charts, but it's possible I made an error. Either way, these guitars sound good enough for playing high up on the fret.

Not for this particular guitar! It gets pretty loud just off of battery power, and honestly, I really like the kind of feedback and gain I can get just like that. If you every want a lot more volume or effects, you can always plug it in to any amp.

Nope they kept it

They should make versions w/ the Amp again one day.

The Loog pro is still available, and is unchanged! Loog DID just release two new guitars a few months ago that don't have built in amps. (Loog X Fender, Telecaster and Stratocaster). I like those guitars too, as they look incredible and feel like smaller versions of the originals. But, for the built in amp, which is truly a great, useful, convenient, and practical feature, get a loog pro!

@@BenBrillCreative Maybe one day they'll have the built in amps added

Thanks for the tip! I hadn't heard of those before and just looked it up. I'm keep an eye out for one and see how they compare. At first look, it seems like a comfortable size for a kid if I felt like 6 strings is right for them. I really do like the built in-amps that loog has on some of their guitars, but the VOX could be great for certain scenarios. Have you played one?

Thanks for the awesome question! It depends on who is playing the guitar, but I have in the past tried out the Baby Taylor and Martin GS mini with students of mine. These students were between 8-10 years old, and in both cases, the "baby" guitars were a little too big for comfort. Both the neck width, and the shape of the body. The Loog pro Vi has a smaller body and a neck that allowed for more reach, so both of those students were happier on the Loog. The Martin and Taylor DO have slightly better setups and tone which comes with the super fine craftsmanship, but at the end of the day, these students preferred something that didn't feel awkward to hold. I really do like those baby guitars though, and would suggest them for a kid who is maybe 12 + and has had some experience already.

There you go! Uke is just great to have around. I think you son is going to love it, even if he plays other instruments. Wishing him a lot of fun with it! There are just so many good books and youtube channels out nowadays on uke playing.

Brilliant question! I have a few initial ideas, but I will keep thinking and will likely come up with more : ) First off, the Loog Pro can be quite loud with the steel strings that come on it. I enjoy the sound of nylon strings on it, which are a little more mellow sounding. By nature, electric guitars sound way quieter, but can be plugged in and kids can wear headphones if they want for quiet practice. But, I think there's a way to improve your situation without buying anything new. Will return to this!

Good call! Just heard about those coming out. Super cool! Will pick one up soon and let you know. At first glance, I think they'll be awesome and very similar to the Loog pro electric (3-string), but not the smallest one.

Kinda! My fist impression on these Loog guitars was that the sound was similar to a dulcimer. The frets on these are more like a guitar style.

True that on open tuning guitars! I'll almost always do that with a brand new student just to help them fall in love with how the guitar sounds, and feel the resonance. I used to teach riffs and melody in 6 string open tunings, but wasn't really sure how to get them doing the scales, traditional chords, and other skills to help them learn popular songs. The Loogs work best for me teaching those basic guitar skills to young kids. But definitely a place for open tunings on bigger guitars.

Thanks for the idea! I was thinking about making a video on how to do a basic setup on that guitar. Thanks for giving me extra motivation!

Yea! Lots of names for the guitars and it can be a bit confusing! Here's the scoop: Loog mini acoustic = 3 strings, smallest size Loog mini electric = 3 strings, smallest size Loog pro acoustic = 3 Strings, Medium size Loog pro electric = 3 strings, Medium size Loog pro VI acoustic = 6 strings, biggest size Loog pro VI electric = 6 strings, biggest size And NOW, they just released some new electrics modeled after famous fender guitars. (The stratocaster and telecaster). Both of those guitars are the medium size and electric

Hi! It's held up astoundingly well, with near daily playing. It shows some cosmetic wear, and pickguard has faded a little, but I have had zero problems or maintenance needs with it. I was just playing it today in a new tutorial, and it sounds just as good as when I got it. Here is is in action now: ua-cam.com/users/shorts8ugTDg7PauM

Hi, @jonneet2126! Sorry for my delay there. Here is the exact one I was using. The pickup has held up really well, and it works on a ton of instruments. Really versatile for under $20! amzn.to/4aThfvc

I’m so glad the video was helpful! I do agree that putting some nylons on your son’s Loog pro would be a big improvement! After a while, he may be able to handle the acoustic steel strings, which may be a fun experiment down the road. The nylon sounds really sweet though ! I know 100% that the strings I linked to in description work, but if you wanted to avoid tying knots, here’s a pack that should be equivalent, but with ball ends ( no tying): a.co/d/1YkzC9N One more thing I was thinking about for your son: I may have mentioned in the video that you could use the D G and B strings from the 6 string pack on the Loog. That works well BUT for a 5 year old, I’d suggest just using the G B and E as the Loog G B and E. Will be even a bit easier to press : ) Good luck to you, and would love to hear how it goes! Reach out anytime if you get stuck, and I could even hop on a quick zoom call one of these days if he needs any help getting notes to sound clearly

Oh geez! That is pretty absurd I didn’t say the actual tuning as the first thing in the video : ) Its tuned (from lowest to highest), G B E. Same as the 3 highest strings on a standard guitar. Thanks for pointing out that huge shortcoming! I’ll make an update on the title or description

Thanks for being bold and getting yourself started playing! Sounds like you've tried a few things, and I'm sure you will get it! And I'm glad the videos I've made have been helpful in your process. Yes, the Loog app is great, but I know that it can move a little fast with some of the songs. Sure! I have a ton of ideas on next things to make videos for. Is there any certain kind of music or song you'd like to play?

Anytime! Thanks for watching, and I truly appreciate your support and feedback!

It comes in standard tuning. The notes are the same as the 3 smallest strings on the 6-string… E, B, G.

Thanks for helping out with that question, ChiroTom5! Well put, and I appreciate it!

Hey, James! I felt a bit weird myself about playing these, and I totally get it. Whoa, it sounds like you’ve had a ton of experience playing! Any particular styles you have preferred playing? I ask because I think there’s a lot of fun to be had for intermediate/ advanced guitarists with some of these loogs. You do do a lot with different styles. For me, I like the challenge of arranging pop or classical songs on the 3 string Loog. Though I still play 6 string a lot, it’s kind of a zen / forced simplification that’s fun for me. Plus, it’s just small and convenient to have around, and I just tend to get a unique kind of enjoyment from these guitars. Yes, the 3 year olds would be playing the Loog mini guitar. The Loog that I personally like to play is the Loog pro acoustic. A little bigger and good tone. I sometimes put classical strings on it too for variety.

@@BenBrillCreative I like playing surf guitar. Thanks for the reply. I will get one just for fun. It seems like you have a lot of fun with yours.

@@jamesgretsch4894 nice! I think you’ll enjoy it a lot. For surf, I bet you could have a lot of fun working out the partial barre chords on the GBE strings and playing around with that : ) would love to hear about it if you come up with something cool

If ease and simplicity is the goal (which I think is an awesome goal for kids that age!), I personally find the the Loog 3 string to be a little easier than uke. The chords usually require fewer fingers, and I find it much easier to hold. For me, I also find it easier to teach kids how to play that guitar with a pick, rather than the method of strumming a ukulele properly. I will go for ukulele, however, if I know a student is really obsessed with the idea of learning that exact instrument, or if they like the higher sound of it. For most six year olds I teach, I find they usually enjoy the Loog more once they get a good start on it, Especially if their real goal is to learn guitar or rock music. I hope that helps!

Thank you so much for your reply. I’m an intermediate guitar player so I plan to use a lot of your videos for his lessons. Thank you again for taking the time to reply.

Thanks for watching!

Thanks for letting me know, Eric! It looks like Loog is having a massive sale right now, and usually my codes don’t combine with their larger sales. I’m glad you brought it up, and I’ll make a note to other subscribers. Depending on what you’re looking to buy, You might be able to save even more today than in normal times when my code is working : )