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Post by Dramatwist on Mar 7, 2019 14:48:37 GMT -5
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Post by bigwoolie on Mar 9, 2019 7:20:54 GMT -5
I first picked up a guitar about 35 years ago. Never took lessons, just mostly taught myself. Picked up what I could from other guys I played with. Always acoustic, and never really was that good, but I do ok, and I enjoy it. I have a Fender Gemini IV acoustic guitar now that I bought used in a Temple, Texas music store about 20 years ago. It's like an old friend, and the only guitar I have now.
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Post by peterd-Buffalo Spirit on Mar 9, 2019 9:04:10 GMT -5
...I like wearing this shirt...gets a lot of looks...
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Post by yaddy306 on Mar 9, 2019 11:27:42 GMT -5
I play bass and sing in five different cover bands. I'm usually busy 2 or 3 weekends a month with gigs (bars, cabarets, weddings, etc.)
Two of the groups have female lead singers, three have male. One is primarily "oldies", like '60s and '70s rock (CCR, Beatles, Hollies, Del Shannon); one is '70s '80s '90s rock and country (Martina McBride, Pretenders, Ozzy, ZZ Top). One is acoustic covers (Eagles, Neil Diamond, Jackson Browne). The last two are more modern (Weezer, Queens of the Stone Age, Pearl Jam).
I'm not a real gear guy, but I have Ibanez, Peavey and Godin basses, Ampeg, Yorkville and Peavey amps/cabinets.
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Post by Dramatwist on Mar 9, 2019 13:05:33 GMT -5
...took me a long time to realize that it's not so much a particular instrument, but the soul and sincerity of the player...
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Post by qmechanics on Mar 9, 2019 13:59:16 GMT -5
...took me a long time to realize that it's not so much a particular instrument, but the soul and sincerity of the player... I would add talent, skill, devotion and a few other factors, each taken in and of itself are not necessarily enough. Though the abilities of the musician takes center stage, the instrument and sound are vehicles that can take him or her to another place. If I have the time I will relay a story or two about my own experience in this regard. |
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Post by qmechanics on Mar 9, 2019 14:11:38 GMT -5
I've been playing guitar since March 1964. Over the years I taught guitar lessons and gigged in more bands than I can count. These days I just play for myself. Lugging amps and other equipment for a $100 gig has lost its luster. Along the way I picked up a few instruments. Things may have gotten a bit out of hand.    Out of hand??? Sorry I truly do not understand, but my wife might😁. |
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Post by qmechanics on Mar 9, 2019 14:19:08 GMT -5
You have a nice group of instruments and amps. |
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Post by qmechanics on Mar 9, 2019 14:37:56 GMT -5
I'll be the odd man out since I don't play guitar. Started out on my brothers Ludwig drum set in the 60's. Came home one day and they were gone. Found out that he got a girl pregnant and hockey his drums. 8th grade I found the trumpet and played up till I got disabled 5 years ago. Use to be a high, fast, and loud player, but now my fingers won't work fast anymore. Had a gold plated Schilke B6L tuning bell trumpet for many years, used a Schilke 6A4 mouthpiece most of my life. Sold the Schilke (dumbass move), found a neighbor who had a Getzen Large bore Eterna- Doc Severinsen model, played a few notes on it and said, "I want this horn". Sent it off and had it rebuilt with full length bell engraving, gave it to my son for his 16th birthday. He quit playing after college and I got it back. Still have a Yamaha flugelhorn with a red brass bell too. A good drummer and complimentary bass player are the heart of a great band. Of the two instruments, I have played a bit of drums ( largely to communicate to the drummer my ideas as poorly as they might have been executed) and favor the bass (including reading the bass clef) as it is more relatable to my primary instrument which is lead or rhythm guitar. Speaking as a guitar player, a solid, talented, creative and sensitive rhythm section is so critical within a group. When I have been backed by such musicianship, it opens up my playing, no struggle or frustration, and allows for a better composition. In fact, when I was playing, sad to say I have not over a number of years, I made a point of attending drum clinics more often than any others. This was done out of appreciation and to gain insight into the craft, while helping my ability to communicate with drummers and my band mates. PS These comments are meant for all the drummers who have posted. |
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Post by clintonvilleleather on Mar 9, 2019 15:00:47 GMT -5
I started playing guitar in 1990. My favorite guitar I have owned was a 1975 Gibson J-45 deluxe. It was a wonderful instrument to play but I had to sell it a couple years ago when money was tight.
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Post by Legend Lover on Mar 9, 2019 16:28:57 GMT -5
I'll be the odd man out since I don't play guitar. Started out on my brothers Ludwig drum set in the 60's. Came home one day and they were gone. Found out that he got a girl pregnant and hockey his drums. 8th grade I found the trumpet and played up till I got disabled 5 years ago. Use to be a high, fast, and loud player, but now my fingers won't work fast anymore. Had a gold plated Schilke B6L tuning bell trumpet for many years, used a Schilke 6A4 mouthpiece most of my life. Sold the Schilke (dumbass move), found a neighbor who had a Getzen Large bore Eterna- Doc Severinsen model, played a few notes on it and said, "I want this horn". Sent it off and had it rebuilt with full length bell engraving, gave it to my son for his 16th birthday. He quit playing after college and I got it back. Still have a Yamaha flugelhorn with a red brass bell too. A good drummer and complimentary bass player are the heart of a great band. Of the two instruments, I have played a bit of drums ( largely to communicate to the drummer my ideas as poorly as they might have been executed) and favor the bass (including reading the bass clef) as it is more relatable to my primary instrument which is lead or rhythm guitar. Speaking as a guitar player, a solid, talented, creative and sensitive rhythm section is so critical within a group. When I have been backed by such musicianship, it opens up my playing, no struggle or frustration, and allows for a better composition. In fact, when I was playing, sad to say I have not over a number of years, I made a point of attending drum clinics more often than any others. This was done out of appreciation and to gain insight into the craft, while helping my ability to communicate with drummers and my band mates. PS These comments are meant for all the drummers who have posted. My bass player couldn't say anything complimentary about me. Maybe that's why we never made it. |
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Post by Dramatwist on Mar 9, 2019 18:22:25 GMT -5
I'll be the odd man out since I don't play guitar. Started out on my brothers Ludwig drum set in the 60's. Came home one day and they were gone. Found out that he got a girl pregnant and hockey his drums. 8th grade I found the trumpet and played up till I got disabled 5 years ago. Use to be a high, fast, and loud player, but now my fingers won't work fast anymore. Had a gold plated Schilke B6L tuning bell trumpet for many years, used a Schilke 6A4 mouthpiece most of my life. Sold the Schilke (dumbass move), found a neighbor who had a Getzen Large bore Eterna- Doc Severinsen model, played a few notes on it and said, "I want this horn". Sent it off and had it rebuilt with full length bell engraving, gave it to my son for his 16th birthday. He quit playing after college and I got it back. Still have a Yamaha flugelhorn with a red brass bell too. A good drummer and complimentary bass player are the heart of a great band. Of the two instruments, I have played a bit of drums ( largely to communicate to the drummer my ideas as poorly as they might have been executed) and favor the bass (including reading the bass clef) as it is more relatable to my primary instrument which is lead or rhythm guitar. Speaking as a guitar player, a solid, talented, creative and sensitive rhythm section is so critical within a group. When I have been backed by such musicianship, it opens up my playing, no struggle or frustration, and allows for a better composition. In fact, when I was playing, sad to say I have not over a number of years, I made a point of attending drum clinics more often than any others. This was done out of appreciation and to gain insight into the craft, while helping my ability to communicate with drummers and my band mates. PS These comments are meant for all the drummers who have posted. ...as has been stated over the years on a sinking ship... women, children and the rythm section first.... |
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Post by qmechanics on Aug 10, 2019 4:21:12 GMT -5
Today, I was looking at a case that protects my favorite gigging guitar, my Les Paul Custom with the Schecter Super Rock pickup system. This pickup system was produced during the early Schecter years (1970s to early 80s). when they were a USA custom shop, kind of like Warmth today.
The guitar has been collecting dust for years. I need to get back to her soon.
PS I found the Super Rock system buried in the corner of a display case ,collecting dust for years. at Ace Music in Miami. No one knew anything about them, but I did. Bought them on the spot, I never looked back.
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Post by Legend Lover on Aug 10, 2019 4:57:16 GMT -5
Today, I was looking at a case that protects my favorite gigging guitar, my Les Paul Custom with the Schecter Super Rock pickup system. This pickup system was produced during the early Schecter years (1970s to early 80s). when they were a USA custom shop, kind of like Warmth today. The guitar has been collecting dust for years. I need to get back to her soon. PS I found the Super Rock system buried in the corner of a display case ,collecting dust for years. at Ace Music in Miami. No one knew anything about them, but I did. Bought them on the spot, I never looked back. Are you still gigging? |
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Post by qmechanics on Aug 10, 2019 17:06:37 GMT -5
Today, I was looking at a case that protects my favorite gigging guitar, my Les Paul Custom with the Schecter Super Rock pickup system. This pickup system was produced during the early Schecter years (1970s to early 80s). when they were a USA custom shop, kind of like Warmth today. The guitar has been collecting dust for years. I need to get back to her soon. PS I found the Super Rock system buried in the corner of a display case ,collecting dust for years, at Ace Music in Miami. No one knew anything about them, but I did. Bought the set on the spot, I never looked back. Are you still gigging? My favorite gigging guitar is in a case covered in dust.... Sad day in mudville  . |
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Post by Scott W on Aug 10, 2019 17:13:51 GMT -5
I have a Breedlove acoustic electric and a Pinol ukulele. Still trying to learn the Ike.
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Post by BrunoT on Aug 11, 2019 6:19:13 GMT -5
I got back to the piano after years, I took lessons during elementary school. Splurged on a Kawai MP11, probably the best keybed in the business at the moment. It's my main instrument now, I've always loved jazz piano arrangements.
I also own two nylon guitars, a cheaper Yamaha and a customized LAG for bossa nova/samba. Don't play them too often nowadays. Sometimes I jam on the bass... I've had a natural 5-string Carvin made in the US before they merged with Kiesel. That instrument can handle anything I will ever want, or need, from it. In the storage also sits a 50s Czech double bass from a couple of years ago when I was playing classical almost full-time.
I got disillusioned with the posturing and hedonism pervasive within the musical circles I was in though, so I only play for myself and friends now. I do enjoy my current professional life much more so I guess I picked well.
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Post by Ronv69 on Aug 11, 2019 9:06:23 GMT -5
I played a tambourine in elementary school, but I haven't kept up with it. Took piano lessons in the early 80s and I was coming along at a 10 old level when I ran out of time.
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Post by qmechanics on Nov 22, 2019 8:24:22 GMT -5
I have been looking at guitar pedals again after a long hiatus. The number of boutique pedal makers and the like that are out there is pretty amazing not to mention the clarity, tone and options.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Nov 22, 2019 12:39:19 GMT -5
I used to play music a lot. In fact, I wrote and recorded A LOT of music (lo-fi crappy home recording stuff). I was more of a jack of all trades, master of none. I have a cheaper Fender Jazz bass, a set of robin's egg blue Yamaha drums, and a newer model Gretsch Electromatic Double jet with Bigsby. My big Peavey amp rusted out, so I have a 20W little Fender guy I've used twice in the last 3 years. Don't ask me about about model specifics, because I have no idea. I just bought the tools I could afford. I kinda miss it, but with everything else going on, I'm not in tears. Besides, no one really gets my sensibilities where I live, so I'd have a hard time finding anyone to play with. I grew up on REAL punk, and post punk, and new wave, and industrial, and obscure early alternative (when it was actually weird and good). Around here, it's Country and mainstream, all the way.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2019 21:11:10 GMT -5
I’m a classical concert cellist and play solo/chamber music recitals and symphonic programs with various orchestras. I started playing in 1977 at age 9 after aborted violin and piano lessons. My father had a big viola that I played vertically between my legs one day, cello lessons started the next and the rest is history!
Currently, have two cellos: an old no-name German with a fake “Rocco” label made in about 1900 that I’ve had since college and a gorgeous mid-19th Century fine French instrument by JB Vuillaume.
For as long as I can remember I’ve always been a closet violist (ironic since ‘cello envy’ is very real and prevalent among violists!) so I was over the moon a couple years ago to have found a big vertical viola with an endpin at a junk shop in Burnaby, BC for $70 CAD ($52.60 USD). Reading alto clef is still a mystery to me, but I can (and do) play the crap out of it!
Just today I bought a flute at a junk store on Commercial Drive in East Van for just $30 CAD ($22.55 USD)!
I have several bows, but nothing of great value. The best one is an entry level old French bow by Louis Bazin and the most interesting is a Made in USA carbon fibre/synthetic ‘hair’ Incredibow (https://www.incredibow.com/), which is fantastic for most orchestral playing. I also have a 3/4 size cello bow for the viola, but I also use the Incredibow.
At a base price of just $125 USD the Incredibow is a must-have for any string player! They don’t offer a bass bow, but they will make you one. A VSO bass player ordered two, to one of which they inserted a metal rod into the bow to make it heavier. Definitely order a cake of the Andrea rosin they offer. It is the best!
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Post by qmechanics on Apr 28, 2021 19:04:50 GMT -5
Are there any new or old members who have something to add?
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Post by tshaw on Apr 29, 2021 9:07:22 GMT -5
I used to play drums and had a Gretsch maple set and then Tama Starclassic. Now...guitar is my love. I have a Martin HD-28, A Fender Strat MIM, A Fender American "Blackie" release, and then my pride and joy...my closet special Strat Custom shop with a birds eye neck.
Funny enough, I recently have been very into the idea of entering into the mandolin market.
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 29, 2021 9:37:49 GMT -5
I used to play drums and had a Gretsch maple set and then Tama Starclassic. Now...guitar is my love. I have a Martin HD-28, A Fender Strat MIM, A Fender American "Blackie" release, and then my pride and joy...my closet special Strat Custom shop with a birds eye neck. Funny enough, I recently have been very into the idea of entering into the mandolin market. When you're in that market you can take your pick. |
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Post by tshaw on Apr 29, 2021 11:17:39 GMT -5
I used to play drums and had a Gretsch maple set and then Tama Starclassic. Now...guitar is my love. I have a Martin HD-28, A Fender Strat MIM, A Fender American "Blackie" release, and then my pride and joy...my closet special Strat Custom shop with a birds eye neck. Funny enough, I recently have been very into the idea of entering into the mandolin market. When you're in that market you can take your pick. Any recommendations, Sir?? |
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Post by jeffd on Apr 29, 2021 15:20:32 GMT -5
I play mandolin, classical music, in a mandolin orchestra. As well I play in various folkie type scenarios, bluegrass and old time music mostly.
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Post by tshaw on Apr 29, 2021 17:26:56 GMT -5
I play mandolin, classical music, in a mandolin orchestra. As well I play in various folkie type scenarios, bluegrass and old time music mostly. I've been looking at Loars as an entry level due to the fact that they have a hand carved top. As a player, any thoughts on those?? |
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Post by william on Apr 29, 2021 18:38:46 GMT -5
tshaw I think Eastman and Kentucky mandolins are popular (and solid) buys as entry level instruments. If you use the search feature at the site I will try to post here, you will get lots of information. www.mandolincafe.com/forum/forum.php
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 30, 2021 6:27:32 GMT -5
When you're in that market you can take your pick. Any recommendations, Sir?? I've no idea...it was a pun based on the need to use a plectrum (aka pick)....a bad pun, at that. lol |
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Post by fadingdaylight on Apr 30, 2021 7:18:55 GMT -5
I tinker, but have no real skill. I have a Yamaha acoustic guitar, a Suzuki harmonica, a ukulele, and pretty nice ESP LTD bass that I have actually been putting some real effort into learning here lately.
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