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Guitar Thread - Page 16
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Coagulation
United States9633 Posts
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Risen
United States7927 Posts
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`Zapdos
United States935 Posts
On February 11 2012 13:08 Risen wrote: I've had a fender acoustic electric for a few months but finally started practicing religiously two weeks ago. Have armour pads on my fingers now so playing comes down to practice and strength. I'm having such a blast. Really need to work on plucking individual strings, though. Chords I've got down within a song if I practice it for a few hours, but calling out a chord and getting my fingers there fast needs work, too. It takes quite a bit of time, but once you get the muscle memory down you really just start excelling and new chords become beyond easy to learn. Keep up with playing! | ||
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Mr. Black
United States470 Posts
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Risen
United States7927 Posts
On February 11 2012 13:25 Mr. Black wrote: I've been playing for 16 years now. I started with rock and blues, moved to metal (Pantera!) and jazz in college. I was in an indie rock band for about 2 years up till about a year and a half ago. Now I pretty much only play acoustic, in support of songwriting. Actually, I probably shouldn't even be posting in this thread as it seems to be directed toward the louder stuff. I actually like playing acoustic way more than electric. Sounds more pure to me, even though it's harder to sound clean. | ||
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Resent
Australia938 Posts
I didn't get my first acoustic till i had played electric for 8 months(ive now played 10.5 months) and lately i play it more than my electrics, it really exposed how weak my fingers were haha so much fun getting through a new pain hurdle. | ||
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Greater Spire
Taiwan50 Posts
Poll: Martin or Taylor? Taylor (7) Martin (6) 13 total votes Your vote: Martin or Taylor? | ||
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_fool
Netherlands680 Posts
I also own a Taylor Big Baby acoustic. Every time I play it I'm amazed by the amount of sound that comes from such a slender guitar. Martin may be the better acoustic brand overall, but I'm a Taylor fan for life  ![[image loading]](http://cdn.idealo.com/folder/Product/800/5/800506/s1_produktbild_gross/taylor-big-baby.gif) And while I'm at it, let me sneak this one in: ![[image loading]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31212dmKX8L._SL500_AA300_.jpg) If you ever have the chance to pick up a cheap banjo, by all means do! Its simplicity really changed my perception of music. I don't play it a lot these days, but it's mindless fun | ||
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bluejin39
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Terranasaur
United States2085 Posts
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Greater Spire
Taiwan50 Posts
On February 11 2012 19:01 Terranasaur wrote: I can't believe that many people like Taylor's over Martins... The Martin is a much better guitar, in my opinion, but between the big 3 acoustics it comes down to what sound you prefer. Taylor's are Bright. Martin's are full. Gibson's are deep. Generally speaking or course. Five people is hardly an accurate statistical sample - but it is interesting to note that Taylors outsold Martins last year in the US. IMO Martins sound too country for my liking - perfect for bluegrass players but who the hell plays bluegrass unless they're over 50 these days. To me a Taylor meets the bright end and the bass player can meet the low end. With a Martin you've got no treble if you want it in a song. | ||
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Greater Spire
Taiwan50 Posts
On February 11 2012 19:01 Terranasaur wrote: I can't believe that many people like Taylor's over Martins... The Martin is a much better guitar, in my opinion, but between the big 3 acoustics it comes down to what sound you prefer. Taylor's are Bright. Martin's are full. Gibson's are deep. Generally speaking or course. I'm actually more surprised at the number of people who prefer Gibson over Fender... I don't agree with everything Ed Roman wrote, in fact I probably disagree with most of his writings, but this piece is definitely accurate: http://edroman.com/rants/les_paul_necks.htm | ||
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Terranasaur
United States2085 Posts
I'm not surprised that Taylors sold more last year. But being popular doesn't mean better. Taylors are much better for girls and the bright tone makes average players sound better than they are. My favorite acoustic is my Gibson SJ-200 and I believe that Gibson acoustics are some of the best sounding instruments in the world and they would sell like crazy if they made one that was less than $2,000. | ||
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ckd
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Picked up some new gear over the last while; Been playing around with a trey anastasio and zappa inspired stuff recently (working mostly on improv though) guitars: fender custom shop strat (I can't remember the exact model  )yamaha fg 150 red label ('69) amp/cabs: Mesa/Boogie Mark III blue stripe Bugera 212v-bk (I spent all my money on the blue stripe and leslie )Leslie 145 (from 1969, I managed to pick this up for only ~500 cause the guy thought the amp was broken [it wasn't]) effects/pedals: 1983 ibanez ts-9 (I managed to pick this up for ~60 on craigslist, the guy had no idea what he had :D) early 90s dunlop crybaby Boss sd-1 that I modded with the 808 mod (not mine, but here is mod http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pwNQ2qmEgA) Boss ch1 Boss RC20xl ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/al0aP.jpg) ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/mJiut.jpg) | ||
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Greater Spire
Taiwan50 Posts
On February 12 2012 04:47 Terranasaur wrote: I play bluegrass and I'm 25... I'm not surprised that Taylors sold more last year. But being popular doesn't mean better. Taylors are much better for girls and the bright tone makes average players sound better than they are. My favorite acoustic is my Gibson SJ-200 and I believe that Gibson acoustics are some of the best sounding instruments in the world and they would sell like crazy if they made one that was less than $2,000. I'm not surprised that Gibsons sold the third most last year. But being third most popular doesn't mean better. Gibsons are much better for grandpas and the [x] tone makes elderly players sound better than they are. | ||
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JerseyDevil
Australia78 Posts
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Twelve12
Australia268 Posts
On February 20 2012 11:27 JerseyDevil wrote: I just received my new centrepiece for my collection today. wow that's awesome, i really like the look of that ibanez. I'm trying to find the best deal on an ESP horizon atm (no trem). Amazing guitar. I want one of the 2012 models in reindeer blue finish :D | ||
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Elegance
Canada917 Posts
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Lassepetri
Denmark112 Posts
Sorry. This thread is just not deep enough. | ||
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stokes17
United States1411 Posts
Fender deluxe player strat Some Carlo Roboli (sp) acoustic 12 string Ibanez Acoustic Some Peavy Bass (got it for 20 bucks from a roadie once ^^) Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 1x12 Fender Champ Big Muff Distortion Some Cry Baby with a bunch of knobs DigiTech Whammy Highly recommend all items except the fender strat (go american for the extra 200 its worth it) | ||
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