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Post by pwfirst on Feb 13, 2010 9:54:36 GMT -5
Can't go wrong with a Strat. I have had them since 1969, I have gone to 10's on the string for the las 5 years after playing 9's for years. The sound is richer and fuller. Bigger the string with more energy it makes in the pickup. Great choice, enjoy Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Feb 13, 2010 9:49:53 GMT -5
I am looking at Tele's my self, I have always had Strats. Between the Fender and the G&L I like the fit an finish of the G&L's I have played. I like the G&L neck a little better too. Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Feb 12, 2010 11:20:55 GMT -5
Where is: Lala, Wonderfull Tonight, I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That),and My Baby Does The Hanky Panky? Whoopse that last one just slipped out. Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Feb 12, 2010 10:34:02 GMT -5
Good info. Gasman, speaking of semi-hollow, I picked up an Ibanez Artcore from a broke college kid. Daddy like! Very sweet, nice sustain, similar setup to the Dot (I think except I have a Bigsby.) I buy guitars as much for looks as for sound (got to have good tone) much the same as when I buy a firearm. I love anything that is finely crafted and makes you look good while it is doing its job. Can't say that about a Glock, now can you? Have had cherry finished AS73 and it was a great guitar for the price. I sold it to get an Ibaneze 103 BM (bural maple, walnut stain with gold accents, only 250 sold in the US) Very very nice guitar. If you are looking for a semi hollow body you can't go wrong with the AS 73-103 model guitars ;D. Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Feb 11, 2010 16:29:24 GMT -5
What is it about Scotch that brings out the melody? Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Feb 11, 2010 16:24:46 GMT -5
Whiskey, my wife is from Tulsa and her nephew lives in Oklahoma City. Works for GE and puts in MRIs and scanners for hospitals. Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Feb 11, 2010 14:40:23 GMT -5
Find a song with 3 chords you can play and work on that. It is always easier to play a song than just practice chords. Mojo has a great selection to choose from. Good luck and don't give up. Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Feb 11, 2010 13:04:59 GMT -5
I think we are all safe as long as the dogs don't drive the SUV's and take the farting cows for a ride. Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Feb 11, 2010 13:01:58 GMT -5
USA midwest, Iowa Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Feb 11, 2010 12:28:25 GMT -5
I have a slightly different history. I played in band in high school and have great memories, Every 5 years we get together and play for our class reunion. This last year we put together a CD to give to the class and it was pretty good, but my guitar skills stagnated. I now play in church but they had 2 accustic guitars already so I have been forced into electric lead guitar. 3CG has really made it easy for me to grow. Since I am old, all the clasic are right up my alley. This site is just great for players of all skill. Thanks Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Feb 11, 2010 12:15:13 GMT -5
Accustic guitars have a mind of there own. I have played 2 Martin D28 and they both sounded different. Martin and Taylor have entry level guitars that sound good but don't look good. My wife owns a Martin 000 composite guitar very good sound but it is black. Yamaha for the last 3 years has really stepped up their accustics. I own a Yamaha LJX26C acustic ($800) (cedar top rosewood side and back. It is the best sounding accustic that I have played. Ovations have good sound if you don't mine the shape of the back and the price are good too. My next favorite accustics are made of all cedar, very warm and full rich sound. Don't worry about the brand just go out and play as many as you can. Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Feb 10, 2010 11:41:32 GMT -5
When I waws just a lad I had a fast narrow necked guitar 62 fender strat with the C neck and later an Ibaneze (540 roadstar Pro) with the first wizard neck both thin and very fast, but now I like a little fatter neck and bigger frets. But getting the neck set up can really help the ease of pressing down on the strings. Also get in the habit of pressing down just behind the frets, You can push down and feel the difference in pressure needed to get a clean sound. Also as your fingers get tougher (2-3 weeks) it becomes easier too. Keep it up. Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Feb 9, 2010 15:35:31 GMT -5
Yamaha LJX26C acustic. I hunted for an acustic for 6 mo and when a Martin D28 was sold the morning I was going to buy it this Yamaha came into a local store and I fell in love with its full bright mid-tones and saved $1200. I like to pick some being a rythum player at heart and This guitar is just great. Just a side note I have really enjoyed the lessions from Mojo, always great to learn new things. Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Feb 9, 2010 14:46:25 GMT -5
I knew there was something I liked about the forum. I have a taiste for Glenfiddich, Glenlivet and Macallan. But I will have to try out some of your brands just to expand my horizons. I like the single malts the best. Just some thing about Scotch , a cigar and the sun on your face that says go get your guitar fat boy. Phil
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Post by pwfirst on Feb 9, 2010 12:12:52 GMT -5
As a man of many years and a doctor, I recomend Scotch and a cigar for those days. But you have to admit just holding your favorite guitar puts a smile on you face. Phil
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