Guitar Players Thread

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I don't play but am starting this thread on behalf of someone who wondered if there was a thread. @Nucker67 

 

I wanted to play....I got a guitar, went out and bought a "book" to start learning. LOL...."The Led Zeppelin Complete Songbook". Not sure that Jimmy Page was beginner level but it was Stairway to Heaven or bust for me (ftr, bust won).

 

I also was thrilled when I worked for a moving company and got a call from a guy really interested in how we'd pack/treat "his babies". Had them for years, they were his life blood. As we chatted, I'd learn it was Geoff Lloyd of the Matthew Good band. I oversaw the entire move (to Ontario) and he was thrilled with how well it turned out...no damage, everything arrived on time. He joked with me that his new home had everything he needed...a liquor store, record store and Lush (for his partner).

 

He actually was in the process of moving back (through me) when he was tragically taken from us too soon. He was a lovely man.

 

Anyhow, please feel free to use this area to share your stories.

 

 

 

[The Lock]

I actually just recently got back into guitar after about 10 to 15 years of not playing. I don't really consider myself that great at it as my main instrument was piano, but I'm trying to make sure I stay consistent in practicing every day so I actually get better this time around.

[Satchmo]

I've been playing guitar longer than most of you have been alive.   You'd think I'd be good at it by now.     Like who knows how many North American kids, I got a guitar the Christmas after The Beatles played on Ed Sullivan.   That'll be 60 years ago this coming Christmas.  My how time flies.

 

I love them.  I love how each one sounds so different from another.  I love how my wife accepts that owning 9 guitars, 5 basses, countless pedals, and 6 amps is ok (maybe it's because I don't bug her about her massive shoe collection too often).

 

I've had my greatest fun playing in bands though just playing alone in my music room is pretty fine too and I almost never watch a hockey or baseball game without an unplugged electric in my hands.  

 

For those just starting out, or those just getting back to it, my motto has always been You only have to be good enough to entertain yourself.  (That rule needs some modification if you are getting paid to play.)

 

While I'm mentioning my music mottos, others are How the song used to go is not as important as how you want it to go now and Just do it. You'll suck for a while and then get better at it.

[Cerridwen]

I had great aspirations to play the guitar when I was but a teenager. Bought the guitar...took the lessons... I was bound and determined to learn how to play Country Roads or bust and was then treated to the stark realization that as much as I love music and know music, I was not born, nor destined, to EVER play a musical instrument of ANY kind let alone a guitar! lol  Millions of future bleeding ears have rejoiced in that fact over the years. I found that going out with guitar players who played in bands worked almost as well as being about to play myself!

[bishopshodan]

I have a bunch of guitars. 

 

Havent picked one up for a while. But the day will come and I will get back to my mediocre strumming ways. 

[nuckin_futz]

To be honest I would describe myself more as a guitar owner than a guitar player.

 

My poor neglected Pacifica.

 

[RupertKBD]

I have 3 guitars.....a Japanese Squier (Strat copy), an acoustic/electric Breedlove and a 12 sting Yamaha acoustic. Been playing for about 50 years, but TBH, I never got past the "rhythm guitar" stage. (Too lazy for scales) The photos below match pretty closely what I have:

 

 

Now I play more keys than I do guitar. I have 2 Korgs and a Yamaha synth, but a lot of times I'll learn a tune on guitar and then transfer that knowledge to the keys.

[Sophomore Jinx]

I have so much gear I have not one, but two music rooms haha

 

Been playing and singing in bands since junior high school in the late 70's 

 

My gear:

'85 Fender Strat, '88 Kramer Ferrington, Epiphone SG Special Custom, Samick Custom Pro Bass (1992), 80's Washburn Bass, 80's Samick Custom Strat, Fender Elec./Acoustic, 80's Charvel, 80's Peavey Predator, 80's Yamaha Acoustic, Jackson Dinky, '82 Marshal 5210, Randall RG75, Vox ToneLab, TC Helicon VoiceLive, 70's Yorkville 4x12 cab, Marshall DSL 40C, 70's Peavey XR400B Head, Yamaha Stage Custom Drums, Alesis E-Drums, Yamaha Arius Keyboard, P.A., Mics., etc.

Edited August 25, 2024 by Sophomore Jinx

[RupertKBD]

Somebody likes Marshall amps....^^^^

 

Anyway, you reminded me....I also have a Samick acoustic/electric. I completely forgot about it. (Probably because I never play it now that I have the Breedlove)

[Sophomore Jinx]

28 minutes ago, RupertKBD said:

Somebody likes Marshall amps....^^^^

 

Anyway, you reminded me....I also have a Samick acoustic/electric. I completely forgot about it. (Probably because I never play it now that I have the Breedlove)

Ya I guess I do haha, it's just a classic sound combo with Marshall and Stratocasters....but I also like Peavey and Fender too (Deluxe, Twin)

 

And Samick are great, especially the older ones, your E/A must be sweet

[bishopshodan]

I just recently decided to build a studio/drum room in the back of my garage. 

 

I have a set of sweet custom Ayottes and some old Ludwig drums.

I have a bunch of guitars. A PRS SE, a Kramer Baretta ( cheap but my fav), a Jaguar clone, a small scale electro acoustic, A Washburn acoustic and a few different ukes. I also have this weird but beautiful uke/mini guitar that a disturbed man ( wild story) on Salt Spring made. It's soo nice, but I have no idea how to tune it. He named it the 'happy twanger'

 

I have a few little amps.

 

I hope to dive back into the world I was part of a couple decades ago. Finally record some songs I wrote. 

 

So I hope my room is a nice drum, guitar, keys ( little midi set) and cpu studio.

 

Who knows if I will follow through but that is the latest dream. 

[bishopshodan]

3 hours ago, Sophomore Jinx said:

I have so much gear I have not one, but two music rooms haha

 

Been playing and singing in bands since junior high school in the late 70's 

 

My gear:

'85 Fender Strat, '88 Kramer Ferrington, Epiphone SG Special Custom, Samick Custom Pro Bass, 80's Washburn Bass, 80's Samick Custom Strat, Fender Elec./Acoustic, 80's Charvel, 80's Peavey Predator, 80's Yamaha Acoustic, Jackson Dinky, '82 Marshal 5210, Randall RG75, Vox ToneLab, TC Helicon VoiceLive, 70's Yorkville 4x12 cab, Marshall DSL 40C, 70's Peavey XR400B Head, Yamaha Stage Custom Drums, Alesis E-Drums, Yamaha Arius Keyboard, P.A., Mics., etc.

 

Whats the black axe with the neat headstock next to the drums?

 

Kinda looks like a Parker Fly.

[Sophomore Jinx]

5 minutes ago, bishopshodan said:

 

Whats the black axe with the neat headstock next to the drums?

 

Kinda looks like a Parker Fly.

Nice eye! It is a Parker. I didn't mention that one in the post, as well as a few other items... and while it's not everyone's cup of tea with the weird looking headstock/body, it is such a sweet playing axe.

 

The other one on the stand is my Kramer Ferrington E/A, got it in '85 or '86, love that guitar.

Edited August 24, 2024 by Sophomore Jinx

[bishopshodan]

7 minutes ago, Sophomore Jinx said:

Nice eye! It is a Parker. I didn't mention that one in the post, as well as a few other items... and while it's not everyone's cup of tea with the weird looking headstock/body, it is such a sweet playing axe.

 

They're awsome. Still remember learing about them when Bowie did Tin Machine. His guitar player used one.

 

i like the funny headstocks. 

 

My Kramer is known for it's Hockey stick headstock. It's the Eddie VanHalen guitar...

 

this is mine..

 

It's my cheapest but fav to play

[Sophomore Jinx]

22 minutes ago, bishopshodan said:

 

They're awsome. Still remember learing about them when Bowie did Tin Machine. His guitar player used one.

 

i like the funny headstocks. 

 

My Kramer is known for it's Hockey stick headstock. It's the Eddie VanHalen guitar...

 

this is mine..

 

It's my cheapest but fav to play

I had one of those too, I think I traded it for a Boss DD-3 pedal haha...I love the old Kramers and Charvels, Hamers too...all the great 80's metal guitars...they had amazing necks like the lightning bolt Ibanez's of the day...I had this exact one: (RG750, 1 pc. neck-thru body)

 

Edited August 25, 2024 by Sophomore Jinx

[UnkNuk]

For guitar players who are also coin collectors:

 

 

2024 $2 Fine Silver Coin - Fender® Jazzmaster® Guitar

$149.95 NO GST/HST!*   https://www.mint.ca/en/shop/coins/2024/fine-silver-coin-fender-jazzmaster-guitar?dlv-emuid=31063439-a3a9-427f-8e11-ab044435bd31&dlv-mlid=7556410

[Satchmo]

2 minutes ago, UnkNuk said:

For guitar players who are also coin collectors:

 

 

2024 $2 Fine Silver Coin - Fender® Jazzmaster® Guitar

$149.95 NO GST/HST!*   https://www.mint.ca/en/shop/coins/2024/fine-silver-coin-fender-jazzmaster-guitar?dlv-emuid=31063439-a3a9-427f-8e11-ab044435bd31&dlv-mlid=7556410

Real guitar players would immediately install a Mastery bridge and swap out the pickups for Lollar's. Many would also disconnect the tone switches and go for CTS pots.  

[bishopshodan]

 

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Edited September 30, 2024 by bishopshodan

[bishopshodan]

This is the 'Happy Twanger'. Has anyone ever seen/played one?

 

[RupertKBD]

On 9/29/2024 at 3:35 PM, bishopshodan said:

This is the 'Happy Twanger'. Has anyone ever seen/played one?

 

 

Didn't Brave Sir Robin play one of those in Monty Python and  the Holy Grail?

[RupertKBD]

Speaking of old school instruments, I was once the proud (I guess) owner of one of these:

 

 

An acquaintance was desperate for cash, so he asked if I would buy his Dulcimer. It wasn't big money and I figured I might be able to figure out how to play it, soI said what the hell.

 

Before I had much chance to play it, he asked if he could buy it back.....I did make 20 bucks on the deal though.....

[bishopshodan]

48 minutes ago, RupertKBD said:

 

Didn't Brave Sir Robin play one of those in Monty Python and  the Holy Grail?

Yeah I think it is a mod of a celtic thingy. It only has 4 strings and i think the bottom 2 are supposed to be tuned the same...

Strange little thing

[Canuck You]

My birthdays coming up and I have asked everyone to get me a guitar......How it goes, You will soon find out!

[Tre Mac]

I am a much better guitarist than a guitar nerd but I recently looked into what I was playing.

 

 

Main Axe:

 

1999 Parker Nitefly Type 5??

 

Bought this new from the future drummer of Nickleback at Long and McQuaid.  I honestly wouldn't part with this for $50k.  Some say it's an ugly guitar, well I'm ugly so deal with it.  If you're challenging me to a duel, this will be my weapon of choice.

 

Secondary:

 

1996 Gibson Les Paul Studio

 

 

Big Gib with enough sustain to feed a village, some say the last note I played still resonates to this day.

 

I am the speed.  Love soloing and stay in shape playing most of Rust in Peace by Megadeth.

 

Plus I got these two for cheap, 140 bucks for both.  Also thinking about getting a Yamaha FGX800C free through work using my reward points.