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Posted: 5/6/2024 9:24:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: yep, that is a business model that will result in the business closing. This is what ultimately happens: "Do you carry ABC, I can't find any" "I can order that for you and have it within a week" I can order it myself and have in in a few days, I came in here to pick it up today, thanks anyway" LGS are the same way. “We can order it in for you” Naw I’m good. Can do it myself and cheaper. |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 10:10:39 AM EDT
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OK, what's the deal.
I cannot play any musical instrument. I cannot sing. I am not musically inclined in any way. But I click on this thread every time it pops up. Now I want a guitar and also want to build a guitar. So what's the deal with that? Why? What would I do with them (I'm not taking lessons)? Any enlightenment would be appreciated? |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 10:15:58 AM EDT
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I've progressed to end stage GAS now. It's not longer guitars. Now it's PAs, keyboards, and Heaven help me I just ordered a drum kit through Sweetwater. I rationalized the drum kit because I already have a full set of hardware and cymbals just sitting around collecting dust.
Beware, all you young dudes, it can get worse. Way worse. |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 10:26:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: OK, what's the deal. I cannot play any musical instrument. I cannot sing. I am not musically inclined in any way. But I click on this thread every time it pops up. Now I want a guitar and also want to build a guitar. So what's the deal with that? Why? What would I do with them (I'm not taking lessons)? Any enlightenment would be appreciated? You do what I did, teach yourself how to play. Then buy more guitars than you could possibly ever play competently. 
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Posted: 5/6/2024 11:07:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: OK, what's the deal. I cannot play any musical instrument. I cannot sing. I am not musically inclined in any way. But I click on this thread every time it pops up. Now I want a guitar and also want to build a guitar. So what's the deal with that? Why? What would I do with them (I'm not taking lessons)? Any enlightenment would be appreciated? This is me not too long ago...still don't consider myself a player, but I'm getting there... I had to put down a cheap tele just to type. As for GAS, they are pretty and pretty cool; what started as buying something for my son to learn on has lead to 4 electrics, 1 bass, 1 acoustic in the house...we got orange and red and blue and black, and a couple bursts. I should probably do an NGD thread in the music forum... |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 1:05:44 PM EDT
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If you didn't play sports in school, but wanted to impress the girls
 
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Posted: 5/6/2024 11:41:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If you didn't play sports in school, but wanted to impress the girls https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/183309/blue_cheer1-3206992.jpg That chick playing the Les Paul.. Must be Canuckistanians, all of that Traynor backline. I had a YB-3(?). Stupid loud head. CRAZY loud. Rivaled a Sound Sickly (Sound City) head I had at one time.. |
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Posted: 5/7/2024 8:24:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That chick playing the Les Paul.. Must be Canuckistanians, all of that Traynor backline. I had a YB-3(?). Stupid loud head. CRAZY loud. Rivaled a Sound Sickly (Sound City) head I had at one time.. Blue Cheer. Later became the loudest rock band of its era until finally eclipsed by newer technology |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 5:36:33 PM EDT
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I thought you guys might appreciate this...
 Hitler struggles to nail Stevie Ray's tone. |
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Posted: 5/12/2024 9:52:49 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/14/2024 3:09:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Kudos to not getting caught up in the appreciation of owning fine workmanship just because. They are tools for you. For many of us they are also something more. My guitars from Ron Thorn and some of my acoustics (which I do actually play but I admit one would be enough for that) are works of art to my eye. Guns have a subtle appeal that I can't explain and I admit I need far less than I own. Especially as a 70 year old semi-cripple who will not participate in any future wars or revolutions.  Here are some of my guitars to show why I had to have them and happy to still own them. https://i.imgur.com/Fkhnbke.jpg https://i.imgur.com/XUeIVXF.jpg https://i.imgur.com/TkTgA0I.png https://i.imgur.com/ny6t6uM.jpg https://i.imgur.com/VmACu4e.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Z7ut4IY.jpg https://i.imgur.com/BiC7zJf.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Funny enough I have the same attitude towards guns. I've got a few fighting rifles and pistols, and then a few analogues for training and that is it. Kudos to not getting caught up in the appreciation of owning fine workmanship just because. They are tools for you. For many of us they are also something more. My guitars from Ron Thorn and some of my acoustics (which I do actually play but I admit one would be enough for that) are works of art to my eye. Guns have a subtle appeal that I can't explain and I admit I need far less than I own. Especially as a 70 year old semi-cripple who will not participate in any future wars or revolutions. Here are some of my guitars to show why I had to have them and happy to still own them. https://i.imgur.com/Fkhnbke.jpg https://i.imgur.com/XUeIVXF.jpg https://i.imgur.com/TkTgA0I.png https://i.imgur.com/ny6t6uM.jpg https://i.imgur.com/VmACu4e.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Z7ut4IY.jpg https://i.imgur.com/BiC7zJf.jpg You have made it to the Master level of appreciation. Congratulations! |
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Posted: 5/14/2024 3:40:14 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/15/2024 8:11:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/318955/IMG_3264_jpeg-3214277.JPG Back to my roots with this collector find. 79 hard tail. I can stop. All I need is one I like that. Looks like the first Strat I ever had except the hard tail. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 12:38:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/318955/IMG_3264_jpeg-3214277.JPG Back to my roots with this collector find. 79 hard tail. I can stop. All I need is one Very pretty. Intonation looks wonky. |
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Posted: 5/15/2024 1:07:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Very pretty. Intonation looks wonky. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/318955/IMG_3264_jpeg-3214277.JPG Back to my roots with this collector find. 79 hard tail. I can stop. All I need is one Very pretty. Intonation looks wonky. Yeah, it doesn’t look like the intonation is correct. |
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Posted: 5/22/2024 10:03:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yeah, it doesn’t look like the intonation is correct. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/318955/IMG_3264_jpeg-3214277.JPG Back to my roots with this collector find. 79 hard tail. I can stop. All I need is one Very pretty. Intonation looks wonky. Yeah, it doesn’t look like the intonation is correct. Not necessarily... 12th fret intonation could be spot on. There could be other things that maybe aren't quite right, that could result in such a non-typical intonation pattern. -uneven string height -fret wear -neck pocket to bridge relationship -ramped nut slot |
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Posted: 5/22/2024 12:50:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not necessarily... 12th fret intonation could be spot on. There could be other things that maybe aren't quite right, that could result in such a non-typical intonation pattern. -uneven string height -fret wear -neck pocket to bridge relationship -ramped nut slot Good points |
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Posted: 5/23/2024 10:34:58 PM EDT
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messing around with the pink and black guitar from a page or 2 ago. It has a single pickup, with an onboard pre-amp powered by a 9v battery, as is standard in the Laiho guitars. This is supposed to boost the high pitched squeals and lead guitar playing. This thing would be perfect for a cat owner to send them up the walls or flying under the couch
not perfectly played but is an example https://vocaroo.com/162Etzza2iXR |
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Posted: 5/23/2024 11:06:53 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/24/2024 8:40:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryShopping at 11pm. Recipe for disaster.
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Posted: 5/24/2024 8:48:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Shopping at 11pm. Recipe for disaster. Quote HistoryQuoted: Shopping at 11pm. Recipe for disaster. Lol. I actually ordered it Wednesday morning. Still just showing as processing though.  It's my guitar and I want it now! |
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Posted: 5/24/2024 11:10:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Lol. I actually ordered it Wednesday morning. Still just showing as processing though. It's my guitar and I want it now! Maybe it's my browser but I can't see what you ordered. I see MF order confirmation but not what. |
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Posted: 5/24/2024 11:14:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Maybe it's my browser but I can't see what you ordered. I see MF order confirmation but not what. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Lol. I actually ordered it Wednesday morning. Still just showing as processing though. It's my guitar and I want it now! Maybe it's my browser but I can't see what you ordered. I see MF order confirmation but not what. It was a teaser, I was going to wait and post an actual pic of it when it gets delivered. But I guess that's kind of a dick move.  Attached FileI'm excited because I'm a bassist, not a guitarist, and while I've been trying to teach myself how to play the last couple years, this is obviously going to give me the push I need to really buckle down and hit the woodshed hard. Right? Right?
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Posted: 5/24/2024 10:10:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It was a teaser, I was going to wait and post an actual pic of it when it gets delivered. But I guess that's kind of a dick move. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/168422/1000007752_jpg-3222227.JPG I'm excited because I'm a bassist, not a guitarist, and while I've been trying to teach myself how to play the last couple years, this is obviously going to give me the push I need to really buckle down and hit the woodshed hard. Right? Right? Sure...
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Posted: 5/25/2024 7:29:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It was a teaser, I was going to wait and post an actual pic of it when it gets delivered. But I guess that's kind of a dick move. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/168422/1000007752_jpg-3222227.JPG I'm excited because I'm a bassist, not a guitarist, and while I've been trying to teach myself how to play the last couple years, this is obviously going to give me the push I need to really buckle down and hit the woodshed hard. Right? Right? Bass? BASS? No one plays bass. And some on what a horrible color combo that Stratacaster is Get some taste.  On a serious note good choice. Fender rocks and you'll never outgrow that guitar. I'm coming from the other end of the spectrum. I'm a guitar player learning bass. Actually I'm competent on an acoustic, have forgotten how to play electric and capable of playing about 3 songs on the bass. But it's fun. |
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Posted: 5/25/2024 12:00:58 PM EDT
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Have managed to not get another one so far, but I am looking at a couple. Someone at work was discarding this, saw it by the dumpster, then somehow, honestly it wasn't me, it appeared in my work area. I asked someone from site services if they moved it there, they didn't, so I have no idea who who put it there. Long story short, I decided to bring it home.
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Posted: 5/25/2024 12:22:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: OK, what's the deal. I cannot play any musical instrument. I cannot sing. I am not musically inclined in any way. But I click on this thread every time it pops up. Now I want a guitar and also want to build a guitar. So what's the deal with that? Why? What would I do with them (I'm not taking lessons)? Any enlightenment would be appreciated? DO NOT make your first instrument it will likely not play well. You'll be more likely to quit than if you had a good instrument. Get a guitar and teach yourself. If you are interested enough you can teach yourself. Think of all the things you learned after high school that you didn't need a teacher or a classroom to learn. |
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Posted: 5/25/2024 6:37:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Bass? BASS? No one plays bass. And some on what a horrible color combo that Stratacaster is Get some taste. https://i.imgur.com/K5852Ml.jpg On a serious note good choice. Fender rocks and you'll never outgrow that guitar. I'm coming from the other end of the spectrum. I'm a guitar player learning bass. Actually I'm competent on an acoustic, have forgotten how to play electric and capable of playing about 3 songs on the bass. But it's fun. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: It was a teaser, I was going to wait and post an actual pic of it when it gets delivered. But I guess that's kind of a dick move. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/168422/1000007752_jpg-3222227.JPG I'm excited because I'm a bassist, not a guitarist, and while I've been trying to teach myself how to play the last couple years, this is obviously going to give me the push I need to really buckle down and hit the woodshed hard. Right? Right? Bass? BASS? No one plays bass. And some on what a horrible color combo that Stratacaster is Get some taste. https://i.imgur.com/K5852Ml.jpg On a serious note good choice. Fender rocks and you'll never outgrow that guitar. I'm coming from the other end of the spectrum. I'm a guitar player learning bass. Actually I'm competent on an acoustic, have forgotten how to play electric and capable of playing about 3 songs on the bass. But it's fun.   Attached FileDeArmond Pilot 4 active, Carvin red-eye r600 stack (15in cab not shown), I played a ton of gigs and spilled a lot of beer on this setup back in college. |
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Posted: 5/25/2024 9:23:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/168422/20150710_091342_jpg-3223329.JPG DeArmond Pilot 4 active, Carvin red-eye r600 stack (15in cab not shown), I played a ton of gigs and spilled a lot of beer on this setup back in college. Nice. So far I can play Lady Madonna and Crossfire on bass. And a little open jamming. Not enough energy and time to get good at it as I am really trying to regain my chops on the acoustic. |
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Posted: 5/25/2024 9:34:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Do you like music? I mean really really like it? Ever rewind a song because a certain phrase or riff really catches you? If the answer is yes and you like guitars get a guitar. DO NOT make your first instrument it will likely not play well. You'll be more likely to quit than if you had a good instrument. Get a guitar and teach yourself. If you are interested enough you can teach yourself. Think of all the things you learned after high school that you didn't need a teacher or a classroom to learn. yeah definitely possible to teach yourself. It may be stupid but the biggest piece of advice I would go back and give myself is to practice alternate picking at first, because the muscle memory of that rigid beginner down stroking thing will surface when trying to learn stuff with downward sweeping, to this day |
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Posted: 5/25/2024 11:50:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice. So far I can play Lady Madonna and Crossfire on bass. And a little open jamming. Not enough energy and time to get good at it as I am really trying to regain my chops on the acoustic. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/168422/20150710_091342_jpg-3223329.JPG DeArmond Pilot 4 active, Carvin red-eye r600 stack (15in cab not shown), I played a ton of gigs and spilled a lot of beer on this setup back in college. Nice. So far I can play Lady Madonna and Crossfire on bass. And a little open jamming. Not enough energy and time to get good at it as I am really trying to regain my chops on the acoustic. I also played upright jazz bass a bunch during and after college. Then all my musician friends moved away like a bunch of selfish assholes. I really miss playing. 
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Posted: 5/26/2024 3:57:26 AM EDT
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Anyone have a mule resonator? I played a used gretsch resonator last summer and was liking it enough to consider buying but anything involving either E string sounded odd. Recently saw a video of Rhett Shull talking about a mule and it sounded incredible. Not cheap though, even used. Beautiful guitar too.
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Posted: 5/30/2024 12:26:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/30/2024 12:30:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryWhat are the specs on that neck? Very nice looking! |
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Posted: 5/30/2024 12:46:56 PM EDT
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25.5in scale, 9.5in radius, C modern profile, medium jumbo frets, pau ferro fret board. I don't know if any of that is good or bad, I mainly bought it for the color.
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Posted: 5/30/2024 12:57:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 25.5in scale, 9.5in radius, C modern profile, medium jumbo frets, pau ferro fret board. I don't know if any of that is good or bad, I mainly bought it for the color. Thanks. I intend to get a new guitar soon and wanted a 'smaller' neck - all good info,. |
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Posted: 5/30/2024 10:50:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks. I intend to get a new guitar soon and wanted a 'smaller' neck - all good info,. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: 25.5in scale, 9.5in radius, C modern profile, medium jumbo frets, pau ferro fret board. I don't know if any of that is good or bad, I mainly bought it for the color. Thanks. I intend to get a new guitar soon and wanted a 'smaller' neck - all good info,. A Gretsch Electromatic has a "thin U" neck. I find it very comfortable and in fact more comfortable than a Strat. They are mostly single cuts if you want a solid body. Something like a G5220 model. |
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Posted: 5/30/2024 10:59:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks. I intend to get a new guitar soon and wanted a 'smaller' neck - all good info,. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: 25.5in scale, 9.5in radius, C modern profile, medium jumbo frets, pau ferro fret board. I don't know if any of that is good or bad, I mainly bought it for the color. Thanks. I intend to get a new guitar soon and wanted a 'smaller' neck - all good info,. |
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Posted: 5/31/2024 6:20:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 25.5in scale, 9.5in radius, C modern profile, medium jumbo frets, pau ferro fret board. I don't know if any of that is good or bad, I mainly bought it for the color. I normally don't like pau ferro but with that streak it looks great. |
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Posted: 5/31/2024 7:26:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I normally don't like pau ferro but with that streak it looks great. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: 25.5in scale, 9.5in radius, C modern profile, medium jumbo frets, pau ferro fret board. I don't know if any of that is good or bad, I mainly bought it for the color. I normally don't like pau ferro but with that streak it looks great. I would've preferred rosewood but that wasn't an option. The pictures don't do this guitar justice, it is gorgeous. |
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Posted: 5/31/2024 7:36:18 PM EDT
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I think I want a sparkly purple Sterling Stingray bass guitar.
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Posted: 6/2/2024 10:01:46 PM EDT
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My two most recent acquisitions after being bitten by the LP bug:
Epiphone Anaconda Burst Slash LP  Gibson Les Paul Traditional 
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Posted: 6/3/2024 7:26:06 AM EDT
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I have a couple of Epiphone LP's. I have to say, they are pretty damn good. Fit and finish on mine are both flawless, actions are nice and low, sustain is great. I have nothing to complain about.
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Posted: 6/3/2024 3:02:41 PM EDT
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What are the go-to apps for learning/practicing? I have rocksmith 2014 but haven't messed with it in awhile. Is the subscription version worth the money? What about ultimate guitar, or fender's app? I tried the free version of yousician a long time ago but didn't really care for it. I saw Mach mention the boss pocket gt, which seems very promising but the app reviews aren't great. Is that subscription based or do you just pay for the unit and sign up? I've also done some of the Your Guitar Academy videos on YouTube and didn't hate them, but I guess they have a pay version as well.
So what's worth spending money on? |
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Posted: 6/3/2024 3:12:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What are the go-to apps for learning/practicing? I have rocksmith 2014 but haven't messed with it in awhile. Is the subscription version worth the money? What about ultimate guitar, or fender's app? I tried the free version of yousician a long time ago but didn't really care for it. I saw Mach mention the boss pocket gt, which seems very promising but the app reviews aren't great. Is that subscription based or do you just pay for the unit and sign up? I've also done some of the Your Guitar Academy videos on YouTube and didn't hate them, but I guess they have a pay version as well. So what's worth spending money on? The guitar pro desktop app is hard to beat. You can find gp tabs for lots of songs and then slow it down to 70%, or mute tracks to play along with just the drum beat, etc Songsterr is also pretty good but less functionality than the desktop guitar pro app |
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Posted: 6/3/2024 3:26:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What are the go-to apps for learning/practicing? I have rocksmith 2014 but haven't messed with it in awhile. Is the subscription version worth the money? What about ultimate guitar, or fender's app? I tried the free version of yousician a long time ago but didn't really care for it. I saw Mach mention the boss pocket gt, which seems very promising but the app reviews aren't great. Is that subscription based or do you just pay for the unit and sign up? I've also done some of the Your Guitar Academy videos on YouTube and didn't hate them, but I guess they have a pay version as well. So what's worth spending money on? guitar player learning bass. I'm a fan of the Fender Play app. website, phone, computer, iPad accessible. It tracks your lessons and progress and they've added one on one lessons if you want (they charge extra) but so far that app/service has been great. You also get a discount on Fenders website |
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Posted: 6/3/2024 3:41:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: DeArmond Pilot 4 active it's actually one of the only guitars I've ever bought because I liked someone else's tone: Doug from Dag Nasty had one on the Wig Out tour, and I decided that was where I wanted to be sound wise so grabbed it like-new for $400 back in 1990 or so. It's got the smaller curvy headstock, not the triangle "metal" era or "cake knife" heads. Guilds are such solid guitars. My main electric is a 1970 Bluesbird M75, LP kinda thing, but chunky mahogany that's so full sounding. |
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Posted: 6/3/2024 3:43:42 PM EDT
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I just made a resolution to choose one of my six instruments and try to learn to actually play it decently.
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Posted: 6/3/2024 3:44:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like Jackson soloist necks. Thin, with a 12-16" compound radius. Not even a shredder, just feels nice. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: 25.5in scale, 9.5in radius, C modern profile, medium jumbo frets, pau ferro fret board. I don't know if any of that is good or bad, I mainly bought it for the color. Thanks. I intend to get a new guitar soon and wanted a 'smaller' neck - all good info,. Quoted: A Gretsch Electromatic has a "thin U" neck. I find it very comfortable and in fact more comfortable than a Strat. They are mostly single cuts if you want a solid body. Something like a G5220 model. Much obliged for the info! |
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Posted: 6/3/2024 3:45:18 PM EDT
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Mine that I barely play anymore.
Dad's Japanese lawsuit bass that I learned to play on:  Attached File'81 Blazer:  Attached File05 Thunderchief:  Attached File |
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