I call him and text him with routine questions like what are the best strings to buy and whether I should be learning on an acoustic or an electric guitar.

我给他打电话发短信，问些常规问题，像买什么样的弦乐器最好，我应该学原声吉他还是电吉他。

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Double bass strings are much more expensive than guitar, electric bass, or violin strings.

低音提琴的琴弦要远比吉他、电贝司或是小提琴的琴弦贵得多。

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