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I have 2 guitars ... they reside in a stand in the corner of the living room
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Jan 17, 2025, 10:55 AM
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collecting dust.
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Rival Killer [2895]
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I have a Takamine and a Martin that I used to play way more often.
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Jan 17, 2025, 11:01 AM
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I'll pick them up every once in a while and just play around on them but nothing too serious. Sadly, I've forgotten how to play so many of the songs I used to know like the back of my hand.
Still have the Alvarez I learned on, too. The action on those strings ...whoo-boy, better have your callouses built up on that one or else you'll pay for it. lol
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Rival Killer [2773]
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Nice, my acoustic is a Martin
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Jan 17, 2025, 11:30 AM
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not that you asked but I started lessons last year to get out of the house more since I WFH. it's been really nice but I wish I had picked it up a lot sooner.
Not any good at guitar, but good enough to make some decent noise.
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Rival Killer [2895]
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Just keep at it. It's a lot like working out...
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Jan 17, 2025, 12:10 PM
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...half the battle is just showing up to the gym, or in this case, just picking the thing up. You'll hit plateaus along the way and feel like you're not making progress, then all of a sudden, something new will click and you'll hit a new level. Good luck!
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Ultimate Clemson Legend [100960]
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Re: Any guitarists in here?
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Jan 17, 2025, 11:02 AM
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Rotating a photo is easy done with a phone app or puter app. I use paint on my laptop but the Win 11 photo viewer has that feature too.
I won't call myself a guitar picker. I don't remember the last pick I owned, I'm a mother plucker and use all four fingers and my thumb, when it isn't stuck up my rump.
I like the action on most Fender electrics but I'm not a fan of bolt on necks. Prob the only fender I'd want is an old one which Fender licensed Japan to make. Those little yellow fellers made one model which has a few less pick guard screws. I fooled around with one back in the day but probably wouldn't play it cause I'm a coostical type guy.
The only electric I ever owned was a SG custom delux and I traded it for a van. Now I'm stuck on a 2002 Martin 00028 ec. It's like playing a telephone pole with guide wire for strings. I use the D'idarrio light weight and tune the E down to D and use a capo. It's great since I filed the bridge bone down a little.
I'm not really a guitarist. I might play for 15 mins/mo now but back when, I spent 4-6hrs/da. I've forgotten more than I remember and I don't remember loving any electric so my opinion is heavily biased.
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Campus Hero [13704]
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Cool.
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Jan 17, 2025, 11:03 AM
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Love the green in that squier!
The only advice I would have going from acoustic to electric is less is more… and the neck is thinner so you can wrap your thumb around easier. Have fun. Good luck!
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TigerNet Immortal [171561]
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Raises hand halfway because Im a halfasss guitarist.
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Jan 17, 2025, 11:04 AM
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I just bought a Billy Squier.
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TigerNet Legend [144304]
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Good choice, those are solid guitars.
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Jan 17, 2025, 11:58 AM
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Especially for a first electric, the vintage edition is even cooler, but it's probably not worth the extra $150 unless you can't live without that look, LOL. Make sure you set aside some time every day to pick it up, even if it's 30 minutes. That consistency will make a huge difference in as little as a year.
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Rival Killer [2773]
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Thanks Tig!
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Jan 17, 2025, 12:02 PM
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I could've probably sprung for a slightly nicer option, but this is upgraded over their basic and affinity lines. Also - the old adage you want to love the look of your guitar so you pick it up more.
Got an amp that you can play 8 bars and AI will create a backing track for you at whatever tempo you want, which is pretty cool.
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TigerNet Legend [144304]
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There's NOTHING wrong with look of that one!
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Jan 17, 2025, 12:08 PM
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I'm actually a pretty big fan of the seafoam and surf green colors on instruments. Those are vintage colors that have made a great comeback here lately, and not just with Fender.
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Clemson Icon [24712]
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Whose foot?
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Jan 17, 2025, 12:03 PM
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If its a ladies... maybe tmale the uncropped pic. Thanks.
Every day i go to check my Tmails, I hope its got lots of females. (or something like that) ~ Strongbad.
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Rival Killer [2773]
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now I can tmale some great guitar pics, but i think the foot is my child's, lol***
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Jan 17, 2025, 12:07 PM
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Clemson Sports Icon [54373]
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Nice....
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Jan 17, 2025, 12:04 PM
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Where's the Marshall amp? Fuzz box and wah wah pedal?
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Rival Killer [2773]
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Positive Grid Spark amp for the features (and got it for a BIG discount)
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Jan 17, 2025, 12:05 PM
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i'll learn about the rest down the road. However the amp has an app that let's you choose from hundreds of set up amp sounds.
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Clemson Sports Icon [54373]
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Re: Positive Grid Spark amp for the features (and got it for a BIG discount)
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Clemson Sports Icon [54373]
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Top TigerNet [31181]
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noice. i try to thrash on the bass and wish i could play guitar
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Jan 17, 2025, 12:18 PM
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butt have no patience
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Whats that foot doing?
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Jan 17, 2025, 12:44 PM
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Crop the pic and small amount 1st b4 posting
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