Invidiosulus Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 That's why I like playing bass, I only have to deal with 4 strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEvan Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Longtime classical guitar player reporting for duty, sirs & ma'ams. We play with all fingers on both hands, an orchestra in our lap. I'm down to two fine luthier-built classicals...a cedar/Indian by Peter Oberg of San Diego and double-top spruce/Honduran rosewood by Randy Reynolds of Colorado Springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Longtime classical guitar player reporting for duty, sirs & ma'ams. We play with all fingers on both hands, an orchestra in our lap. I'm down to two fine luthier-built classicals...a cedar/Indian by Peter Oberg of San Diego and double-top spruce/Honduran rosewood by Randy Reynolds of Colorado Springs. what does "double top" mean? Got any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Longtime classical guitar player reporting for duty, sirs & ma'ams. We play with all fingers on both hands, an orchestra in our lap. I learned by flailing away at the strings, closely approximating Travis style, and not disciplined enough to learn a better method... []Josh... link to Reynolds guitars, explaning the double top ...http://www.reynoldsguitars.com/dtop.shtml Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Longtime classical guitar player reporting for duty, sirs & ma'ams. We play with all fingers on both hands, an orchestra in our lap. I learned by flailing away at the strings, closely approximating Travis style, and not disciplined enough to learn a better method... Hey, that's what I did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 What is amazing to me is how fast and easy the best guitarists connect their brain to the guitar strings via their fingers. It's like takiing a piss behind the barn to them. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 What is amazing to me is how fast and easy the best guitarists connect their brain to the guitar strings via their fingers. It's like takiing a piss behind the barn to them. JJK yeah, it is impressive to watch a "pro:" but, you'll be surprised how easy it is. Granted MUCH practice is necessary. When you look at a song as a whole, it can be quite overwhelming; but, when you break it up in parts, it suddenly seems much easier. Gotta work at it though--but even that can be fun. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 wow... nice thread. I've been playing seriously since I was ten years old, about 39 years now. I started out playing classical for more than a decade, then I moved to thick hollow bodies for amp music(es335's and stuff like that), I don't play any amplified music any longer, just Acoustics... I am a bit of a Martin Guitar nut having bought and sold so many martins I can barely keep track. My next purchase would be a froggy bottom acoustic h body or if I did ever get another electric it would be a Danny Gatton Telecaster in gold, but for now I am happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 wow... nice thread. I've been playing seriously since I was ten years old, about 39 years now. I started out playing classical for more than a decade, then I moved to thick hollow bodies for amp music(es335's and stuff like that), I don't play any amplified music any longer, just Acoustics... I am a bit of a Martin Guitar nut having bought and sold so many martins I can barely keep track. My next purchase would be a froggy bottom acoustic h body or if I did ever get another electric it would be a Danny Gatton Telecaster in gold, but for now I am happy. Schu-have you ever played a Godin? I don't know much about them; but, briefly messed around with one at a Guitar Center. It was VERY light (which I like), comfortable, and easy to play. Still got my eye on a Taylor T5--but that's delayed thanks to my recent purchase of a new catalytic converter [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironsave Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 That's why I like playing bass, I only have to deal with 4 strings. I play a 5 string bass (sort of). I am still learning; and as mentioned; when you do not practice regularly...... you lose whatever gains you may have had...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Schu-have you ever played a Godin? I don't know much about them; but, briefly messed around with one at a Guitar Center. It was VERY light (which I like), comfortable, and easy to play. Still got my eye on a Taylor T5--but that's delayed thanks to my recent purchase of a new catalytic converter I have not... I try not to go into GC to often, and when I do it's for kicks and giggles. you know how it is in the acoustic room, most folks are a little shy when the wodner in there... I go in and look for the cheapest piece of junk i can find that stays in tune, then I play that little guitar as hard and with as much project as I possible can. it always go quite after that..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Here are some pics of the Yamaha that my neighbor was throwing out in the trash. My repairs to the neck seem to be holding up just fine. It's a fun little guitar to be able to play and really beat on without worrying about it. -Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 What kind of barbarian is your neighbour? That's a decent-looking guitar! Thanks for saving it and playing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Schu-have you ever played a Godin? I don't know much about them; but, briefly messed around with one at a Guitar Center. It was VERY light (which I like), comfortable, and easy to play. Still got my eye on a Taylor T5--but that's delayed thanks to my recent purchase of a new catalytic converter The Godin Electrics are one of the best values going. This is my old Godin LG_P90, that I sold to my neighbor. This model is only about $700 new. I boughtit for $300 and sold it for the same. Setup on it was great and the build realyy, really good. This one was solid mahogany. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 And another view... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Almost makes me wish I still had it, but it got very little use... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 That's a very nice looking guitar Bruce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 It was sweet... very comfortable to play. Not too heavy. They make some that are a lot fancier, andthe price goes up accordingly. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted September 19, 2011 Author Share Posted September 19, 2011 My Gretsch Double Jet, although chambered, is still a bit heavy. I've only played a Godin at the store; but, i like them. Also, like musicman...okay, i just like guitars. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 i was just listening to some clips of Paul Gilbert on You Tube--that guy can play. Would love to play that fast and still be rhythmic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4MtbX5GkUU&feature=related [sorry mac and safari...and don't know how to make an active link} this is a lesson clip; but, at about minute 1:55 his fingers start flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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