Guitars

[Red Flag 1]

Gents,

In looking at bios, there are more than a few guitarists out there.
What is your axe? Acoustic or electric? What do you like to play? How long have you played?

I started in 1965, all acoustic, played 12 string Stella, Framus, Hofner, and Guild D-312, never should have sold the Stella! Today still have Framus and Guild

Six string Martin HD 28, and Martin D 35. Two nylons for grins ,easier on my arthritic fingers.

Cut my teeth on Kingston Trio, stuck in that genre with PP&M,Croce, Denver, Lightfoot, Chapin, etc, etc. Spent a lot of time in church groups, and played in several no name groups that got some gigs then turned into group therapy. Still play a bit each day.

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[Aoresteen]

'59 Gretsch Duo-Jet, '76 Guild M-80, 80's mongrol Tele, and a trio of Ricks.

Blues, Jazz, and classic rock.

Have bought and sold way too many guitars in life!

[HOLLiS]

Always had the delusions to be a guitar picker.

Had a 1950 epiphone eletric jazz arch top with F holes

Ephiphone 12 string

Fender Jazz bass

Gibson ES335

I currently have a Ovation accoustic/electric (1977)

Peavey 5 string Bass

Fender Strat

Ovation accoutic/electric

Godin electric

Peavey Electric

[Schmalzy]

Ive had a Washburn acoustic since I was 12. Started playing electric, had a telecaster that was great for blues, but always went back to the acoustic.

[JumpinJoe1010]

I have an old Gibson knock off that my dad gave me. I just recently changed out the tuning machines, and replaced the crappy pickups that came with the guitar, to Seymour Duncan's SH-2 Jazz Neck/SH-4 Bridge Hot Rod set. They have a beautiful warm sound, along with the high end to cut through the noise and clutter. I have to tone down the high end so it doesn't hurt my ears. :)

[Philkilla]

Glad to see I'm not alone.

I've been playing Ten years or so..started when I was 15.

First guitar was an Ibanez RG250DX. My Ran custom is my main guitar. It's a 7 string flying V I hade made for me over in Poland. I have a customized Ibanez RGT42, and an Epiphone 7 string Les Paul. I just recently sold my ESP Stephen Carpenter sig..had to pay off the FN SPR :D

My music of choice is brutal death metal...yes....BRUTAL Death Metal. I love all music however, especially classical. For my money though, it is the most challenging and rewarding music for me to play.

I also admin a forum and website dedicated to death metal as well.


BTW, the black V is the Ran. The green guitar is the ESP I recently sold. There is no longer an EMG in the Ran either...I have an awesome Lundgren M7 installed now. You just have to love swedish engineering.

[TimelyChaos]

I picked up my first guitar in high school after I tired a bit from the piano. I learned on an Ibanez Artwood, which had amazing tone for the price. I later sold the Artwood and picked up an Ovation Celebrity Acoustic/Elec. After returning home from Honduras, I was pleased to find an Epiphone Casino hollowbody awaiting me (a gift from my uncle, who plays professionally). But, my favorite would have to be a cheap Kona I bought for $50 brand new at a local pawn shop. My new truck had been hit the day before, and with no guitars here (still at home, had just completed selection) I needed something quick.
Strings-wise, I prefer Martin Bronze mediums, though lights aren't bad either.
For those who haven't youtube'd much, I would recommend looking up a fellow named Andy McKee. You won't be disappointed! Thanks for reading.

[mdb23]

1962 Fender Strat (reissue)
Epiphone Sheridan (British Union Jack paint job)
Epiphone Les Paul Standard
Cheapo Washburn acoustic
Epiphone Les Paul -56 Gold Top
Fender Tele

Playing for 15 years.

[Penn]

Martin D-12 Custom which is really a trickout D-28 Indian Rosewood 1990
Martin 12 String 1973
Guild SG 6 Black Beauty- 1976
2 Spanish 6 gut string classical rosewood 1960 & 1991

Red flag whats the year on those Martins?

Hollis, whats that ES 335 look like.?

AOresteen, A 59 Gretch. Man they have great sound, love those.

[HOLLiS]

Hollis, whats that ES 335 look like.?

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It was a shallow body red one, look like Lucille(?) except for the inlays on the neck. The trapeze was removed and a block bridge was installed for more substain, compression, fuzz, etc.


A big mistake in selling it. I have been looking at a Les Paul to make up for my loss.

[Penn]

Hollis, I had a 335 once sunburst, sold and still think about it!!!

[B219]

’89 Strat Plus
’91 Fender Prodigy
’04 Epiphone JP Boneyard LP

Martin D15 Dreadnought

Then there's the one below, I sacrificed it never being played again for the 10 signatures.

Eddie Van Halen (below the pickups)
Ritchie Sambora (above/left of plug)
Jon Bon Jovi (above Sambora)
Vince Neal (above Bridge Saddles)
Tommy Lee (above Neal)
Sebastian Bach (back slope)
Metallica in silver ink from L to R:
Lars Ulrich
James Hetfield
Kirk Hammett
Jason Newsted

[Red Flag 1]

Penn,

Bought the HD 28 in Columbus, MS in 1986. Tha D 35 Was purchased new in C'ville, Va in 2001. My son now has the HD 28...I've kept the D 35.

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[CRad]

YOU play the guitar? I didn't know that. My 11 year old wants so badly to learn but I have said learn to play the piano first.
He's been so resistive that I have given in and said ok to the guitar. Give me some ideas on what to buy, PLEASE!!!


1962 Fender Strat (reissue)
Epiphone Sheridan (British Union Jack paint job)
Epiphone Les Paul Standard
Cheapo Washburn acoustic
Epiphone Les Paul -56 Gold Top
Fender Tele

Playing for 15 years.

[JumpinJoe1010]

YOU play the guitar? I didn't know that. My 11 year old wants so badly to learn but I have said learn to play the piano first.
He's been so resistive that I have given in and said ok to the guitar. Give me some ideas on what to buy, PLEASE!!!

First and fore most, find a good instructor. One that will make it fun, even if he were to teach some theory. Secondly I would buy him an electric, with a small amp with some effects. The lighter strings are easier on the fingers vs an acoustic guitar. That is a big plus when your fingers are hurting in the beginning, before calluses build up.

A guitar can go as little as $300-$400 dollars, and an amp can go as little as $100. I personally like Gibson, because they are beautiful, and have a great sound, and is made in the US. But the Epiphone is the equivalent to Gibson but made over seas, and costs less. I have played around with Ibanez and really like the feel of the neck, along with it sound, but I have read reviews where they break down quickly. I take the reviews with a grain of salt because some guys beat the heck out of guitars playing in bands. If you have a Guitar Center in your neighborhood I would see them. They have great prices, and are very helpful. Best of luck.

[Red Flag 1]

CRad,

IMHO piano is probably the best to learn music from. Not sure how to convince your son that piano is better if he wants guitar. I once heard that guitar players are among the dumbest musicians, but the greatest intuative players.

Look for a music store that offers lessons and perhaps instrument rentals. You may be able to hold off a purchase until your son really declares himself and actually learns the guitar.


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[HOLLiS]

CRad,

IMHO piano is probably the best to learn music from. Not sure how to convince your son that piano is better if he wants guitar. I once heard that guitar players are among the dumbest musicians, but the greatest intuative players.

Look for a music store that offers lessons and perhaps instrument rentals. You may be able to hold off a purchase until your son really declares himself and actually learns the guitar.


RF 1

Part of learning is the desire to learn the enthusiasm. making music may only be a part of that dream. Before picking the first instrument as the piano I think saying yes to the below questions would be highly desirable.

Do you already have a keyboard/piano?

Do you or a member of your family play it?

[mdb23]

YOU play the guitar? I didn't know that. My 11 year old wants so badly to learn but I have said learn to play the piano first.
He's been so resistive that I have given in and said ok to the guitar. Give me some ideas on what to buy, PLEASE!!!


Jeeze, don't act so surprised.:D

Yes, I play, but I was kinda forced into it. My dad bought me a cheapo stratocaster copy as a present one year. I looked at him and said, "Thanks dad, but I don't play guitar."

"Well learn to play, you ungrateful little sh#t."

So, I bought a chord book, and learned the basic chords. Years later, in college, I had an apartment that was close to a music store. Being completely broke and bored, I hung out in there a lot. I got to be friends with a couple of the drunken guitar bums in there, and started bringing in my cheapo guitar.....

They taught me a ton. They may not have had full time jobs, or a life outside of that store, but they taught me to play some Stevie Ray, so they are OK in my book.:D After that, I started playing pretty seriously...

If I were you, I would go with a cheapo electric... something like the Fender "Strat pack" that comes with an electric guitar, amp, strap, etc.... all for a couple of bills.

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/601-2042606-6014561?asin=B000VOADMU&afid=yahoossplp&lnm=B000VOADMU|Fender_Starcaster_Strat_Guitar_Pack _0284001106&ref=tgt_adv_XSMG1060

I wouldn't buy any effects, and for God's sake don't spend $1500-$2000 on a Gibson, especially for a beginner.

Odds are, he will put it in a corner and forget about it. If not, that guitar is decent enough that he can actually learn to play on it. I bought my niece one, and I goof around with it all of the time.....it isn't a bad deal.

[JumpinJoe1010]

I wouldn't buy any effects, and for God's sake don't spend $1500-$2000 on a Gibson, especially for a beginner.



Yeah, that would become an expensive dust magnet. :D

[HOLLiS]

My first guitar did more to encourage me to take up knitting than playing the guitar. The action was way too high and the strings like barb wire. It was impossible to cord especially more than once. About 7 years later, I bought my Ovation, it was about $600.00 at the time (1977). A friend set it up for me. Many a very good musician has played it and commented that it "played it self". (never did that for me :rolleyes:)

Look around and get some one, or yourself who is knowledgeable about guitars. It is not so much the cost, but the playability. A highly dedicated, hard header person will persevere regardless of what they are given to learn on. Most of us mortal, need less challenges. Also a used dust collector can be a very good deal.


Electronic tunners are really inexpensive today and, IMHO, worth it.

Buy extra strings too. Ask someone about strings, at the beginning a lighter gauge string is easier to play.

On more expensive guitars, like firearms, they can be a investment. Some pawn shops may have great deals.

[AxeMan]

My first guitar was a Stella acoustic given to me by the dude that encouraged me to play guitar (I wanted to play piano, but couldn't afford one). I had the Stella for years but don't remember what happened to it. It was a piece of SH*T! I bought a Sunburst 1962 Re-issue Fender Strat in 1984 (one of the original 500 made at the Fullerton, CA. plant) and it is the best guitar I've ever played. I have had friends offer me their cars, all their guitars and amps for that guitar. It will only be passed on when I'm dead. I have worn it out and modified it. In 1987, when I was in 2/75th, I took the pickguard off and chiseled out part of the body with my knife to fit in a set of active EMG's that included an EMG 85 humbucker that wouldn't fit in the original routing. I have since replaced the old style tuning machines with modern locking ones that actually work. I have replaced the pickguard, all the knobs are black, the saddles are graphite (never break a string now), and when I get it re-fretted, I will put on a Wilkinson roller-nut. Don't mess with the tremelo. It needs new frets and I am waiting for a particular luthier to get the work done. I will spare no expense.
I have bought and sold (given away) many other guitars over the years. I currently own a Yamaha 12 string acoustic model FG 411-12. A Schecter C-1 Classic sunburst (present to myself for making E-8). A baby Taylor acoustic. A Charvel/ Jackson hair metal electric that I was given. And my deployment sanity maintainer rig, a Steinberger Spirit electric that fits in my toughbox with a Tone Works P3 Pandora multi effects processor/ tuner/ drum machine/ bass line machine that plugs into anything I can find with 1/4 inch, RCA or mini plugs so I can get my rock star on wherever I'm deployed.
Amps, too many to count over the years. I currently have a Peavy 4X12 slant cab with a conglomeration of junk that works as an amp. I use a 200 watt stereo amp and the any number of preamp/ signal processors. I am about to just buy an old Boogie 1x12 'cause my back can't tote the big stuff any more.
Type of music I like: Whatever moves me.
Old U2, STP, Soundgarden, Led Zeppelin, Styx, The Cure, Old Madonna, Dwight Yokam, Robert Cray, (Obviously) SRV, Big Band stuff, Rap that isn't bullshit ( I thought that LL Cool J doing "Mamma said knock you out" Unplugged was a great moment in music) go figure:boohoo.
Anyway, I am going to spen a rediculous amount of $$ on a Les Paul for my retirement just because it's about time.
Anyone still living in Fayetteville PM me and we can get together and have some fun playing and having a beer.

[bravo22b]

No guitar player here... I can't get my fingers to hit such small strings and frets.

However, I have been known to play a bass. Hell, playing in a rock and roll band is how I met my wife.

Anyway, my bass is a Fender Precision Lite - sort of a strange hybrid, a smaller body than a standard Precision and a narrow neck like a Jazz bass. It has good sound, and a great action.

My amp is an Ampeg SVT III Pro - also a hybrid, tube preamp and 300 watt solid state main amp.

My cabinet is an Ampeg 8x10... yes, that's eight 10" speakers in one amp. :lifter

[Red Flag 1]

bravo,

Lotta amp!

[Penn]

http://www.stellaguitars.com/inventory_of_vintage_gui.htm

I've collected a number of guitars over the years you be amazed at what some of our childhood instruments go for these days.

[Red Flag 1]

Penn

First guitar I ever owned was a Stella 12 string, slotted peg head, sunburst finish. Absolute bear to tune and play. I never should have sold it!!

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[Retired W4]

For those of you in the DFW area, the Dallas Guitar Show is this weekend. One of my old guitar players, Dave Hussong (Fretwares) will be there as usual. This show is NOT what it used to be, but still a good place to examine vintage guitars, and others.

:)

[Red Flag 1]

W4

Flying into DFW Thursady, leave on Sunday, weather and AA willing.
Where's the show? May have time to visit.

Thanks.

RF 1

[Marauder06]

The only one I really play anymore is my Martin backpacker; if I angle it just right I can slide it in to my tough box and take it forward when I deploy.

[Maytime]

Gibson ES335 (circa '75)
Just picked up an '08 Strat American (feels/sounds awesome).

[Retired W4]

W4

Flying into DFW Thursady, leave on Sunday, weather and AA willing.
Where's the show? May have time to visit.

Thanks.

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Dallas Market Hall, Thursday through Sunday.

[Red Flag 1]

W4,

Thanks! May well be able to make a stop. Maybe I'll see you there.

[dr. mabuse]

Old Fender jazz bass and a 8yo Alembic Series I bass.:munchin

[Red Flag 1]

First:
Off to buy acoustic gutar strings. In general I buy Martin Marquis. I like brighter (brass) strings but 80/20 LT, Med Lt. are best for me and my Martins. I would like to ask if any of you have opinions about Elixir strings. Martin is now marketing "F" series ( flexable core ) strings. Advancing age and arthritis really like lighter gauges!

Second:
Carvin has been marketing acoustic guitars for several years and I have played a few, they are pretty good . Carvins' strong suit are in electric guitars. They market electric guitar kits at a very reasonable price. I have reasonably good wood repair and refinishing skills. I would like to ask if any have any experience with Carvin products in general; and any experience with Carvin electric guitar kits. I know very little about electric guitars, but my arthritis pushes me in the electric diretcion. My classical guitar just does not get the job done for me.

I would value opinions on both issues!!!

Thanks!!!

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[mdb23]

First:
Second:
Cravin has been marketing acoustic guitars for several years and I have played a few, they are pretty good . Cravins' strong suit are in electric guitars. They market electric guitar kits at a very reasonable price. I have reasonably good wood repair and refinishing skills. I would like to ask if any have any have experience with Cravin products in general; and any experience with Cravin electric guitar kits. I know very little about electric guitars, but my arthritis pushes me in the electric diretcion. My classical guitar just does not get the job done for me.

I would value opinions on both issues!!!

Thanks!!!

RF 1

Do you mean Carvin guitars, or is it actually Cravin?

If this is what you are talking about http://www.carvinguitars.com/kits.php then my answer is that they make some very nice kits for the money. I would still have a pro tech set the neck, regardless of how good my wood finishing skills were. Setting a neck is a form of voodoo magic, more witchcraft than science, and is better left to a tech. That's just my opinion.

[JumpinJoe1010]

First:
Off to buy acoustic gutar strings. In general I buy Martin Marquis. I like brighter (brass) strings but 80/20 LT, Med Lt. are best for me and my Martins. I would like to ask if any of you have opinions about Elixir strings. Martin is now marketing "F" series ( flexable core ) strings. Advancing age and arthritis really like lighter gauges!

Second:
Cravin has been marketing acoustic guitars for several years and I have played a few, they are pretty good . Cravins' strong suit are in electric guitars. They market electric guitar kits at a very reasonable price. I have reasonably good wood repair and refinishing skills. I would like to ask if any have any experience with Cravin products in general; and any experience with Cravin electric guitar kits. I know very little about electric guitars, but my arthritis pushes me in the electric diretcion. My classical guitar just does not get the job done for me.

I would value opinions on both issues!!!

Thanks!!!

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I would suggest Di' Addario strings all the way around. They are a measured to consistent gauging. The EXL 125 Super lights for your electric would be an excellent sound and they are bright. They come in a pack of .009, .011, .016, .026, .036, and .046. For the electric you will be pleasantly surprised how easy it is to push the strings against the fret.

I play a Martin DXK2 Koa acoustic also, and it sounds wonderful playing country/bluegrass music, with light strings. I gave up on mediums because it is just so hard to bend strings that heavy.

Hope this helps.

JJ

[Red Flag 1]

mdb

Thanks for the typo correction. They offer Swamp Wood, is it worth the money? Your advice on neck setting and setup is spot on.

Thanks!!

[Onuma]

My first guitar was a "Discovery", a brand which I've never heard before or since. However, it was a solidly built late 80's thrashing/metal guitar and had a couple of very nice pickups in it, which worked well when the wiring didn't give out! My brother and I picked that one up for free, btw, from our older cousin who played the drums.

My first purchase was a Mexican Fender Stratocaster, 3 single coils, back in 1996. That guitar was what I really learned to play on, even though it had a high action, warped neck (eventually) and buzzing frets.

Next came the 1998 Paul Reed Smith Standard 24, translucent purple. This is still my baby to this day. Pure mahogany body and neck with a rosewood fretboard and two dual-coil hums. I saved every penny I earned from the time I was 13 to 2 years later when I finally had enough cash to order it. Mowing lawns, working carpentry with my old man, babysitting, whatever I could do to get cash for the PRS was good. I think that is one of the reasons I still love this guitar so much - it cost me about $1400 (list $2200, got a pretty good discount from Fred's Music Shop in PA) - but I worked hard and learned how to save money up for what I really wanted. The only maintenance I've had to do is to have the truss adjusted, I've polished up the stoptail and hardware, and I need a new pickup selector knob because my brother lost the original when I was in Korea or Iraq and he was "taking care" of my guitar :P

I've also got a really junky nylon string classical, which my cousin had hanging up in his beach house for at least half a dozen years, with very few people to play it. Every 4th of July we'd go to their place in the Highlands, NJ, and the cousins would rock out with that cruddy guitar, maybe some bongo drums or even some overturned 5 gallon buckets, etc. I wish we'd recorded some of that music - it wasn't Grammy material but it wasn't bad! The sentimental value of that guitar is worth vastly more than the $50 or $100 it'd probably cost new.

And lastly, but not least, I purchased an Ovation Balladeer 1860 acoustic/electric using my first Army tax return, while in Korea. It made the trip with me to Iraq and served to play some blues and kill lots of time.

I recently got the American Strat fever, but I withheld from purchasing one. If you're looking for that uniquely bright sound, you can't go wrong with an American-made Fender.

I've been playing since 1995, though I haven't gotten enough practice time in recent years, and I like to stick to mostly metal and rock styles. I still dabble in blues, jazz, classical, spanish, and other guitar forms as well. That, and I sometimes use it to get chicks :D They're suckers for "Stairway".

[Red Flag 1]

JJ

I always worried about lights keeping up, especially in bluegrass. Great advice!

Thanks

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[gagners]

Started playing a few years back - just something I've always wanted to do. Taught myself, and it shows... :cool:

currently, I have a Gibson LP standard, a MIM Strat, a Strat copy that I made myself (and love), a PRS Singlecut Soapbar (pre-lawsuit, picked up for $330 brand new), and a Fender Accoustic.

Ernie Ball regular slinkies on all and I have several small amps for travel and a Fender 100W combo for gigs (read: for playing loud as I have never played for money :D)

I have pics of the axes if requested, but you guys should know what these are anywho.

[mdb23]

mdb

They offer Swamp Wood, is it worth the money?

My friend, in my humble opinion, that depends, especially with an electric guitar.

What you are running the guitar through? I have seen many guys who opt for a much higher end guitar, but then they run it through a beginner amp, or use cheap cables, etc. I have a cheap little amp, and it makes my 62 Fender Strat reissue and a 150 dollar Les Paul copy sound just alike...... On my higher end amp, you can -definately- tell a difference. Also, if you are going to use the cheap effects pedals, that also negates the benefit of higher quality woods and manufacturing.......

Basically, if you are going to invest in the higher quality woods for your electric guitar, then make sure your amp, cables, and effects are also high end enough to appreciate the difference.

Best of luck.

[Philkilla]

Just to add to MDB's post, among using high-quality cables and equipment PERIOD, stray away from EMG pickups if you are using an instrument with some fine wood in it.

An EMG in a spectacular B.C. Rich (or Fender....) compared to an EMG in a low budget Ibanez would sound pretty much identical.

[Red Flag 1]

mdb

I've been using a Crate G40C XL with stero and chorus to play my acoustics through. All have Pezios' in the bridge and amplify pretty well through the Crate. On ocassion I have added a soundhole Shaller pickup if I need more base. I'll no doubt keep the Crate for the acoustics because they are pretty clean and retain the "acoustic" sound. First things first; get the guitar built then amps and effects I would guess. I can use the Crate in the short term.

Thanks!

[brewmonkey]

My wife bought me my first guitar (acoustic) last year. I have been slowly teaching myself to play as I cannot afford lessons right now.

Of course I spend way too much time playing "Rock Band" & "Guitar Hero" these days...LOL!

[mdb23]

My wife bought me my first guitar (acoustic) last year. I have been slowly teaching myself to play as I cannot afford lessons right now.

Of course I spend way too much time playing "Rock Band" & "Guitar Hero" these days...LOL!

As someone who played actual guitar first, I find guitar hero to be one of the most frustrating things that I have ever encountered.

Funny, I can play "Bulls on Parade" note for note on my guitar, but only get about 60% accuracy on guitar hero (medium difficulty).

I suck.:D

[brewmonkey]

As someone who played actual guitar first, I find guitar hero to be one of the most frustrating things that I have ever encountered.

Funny, I can play "Bulls on Parade" note for note on my guitar, but only get about 60% accuracy on guitar hero (medium difficulty).

I suck.:D

It's an OK game and it actually seems to be helping me a bit with the guitar, being able to move my fingers in a more natural manner if that makes sense.

Played through medium on both GHIII and RB, but if you want to watch something cool, Colm (who is only 5) kicks ass at both. Nothing like watching him jamming to Blitzkrieg Bop by the Ramones. LOL!

[Onuma]

Unfortunately, Guitar Hero is far more difficult than most of the songs on actual guitar. I love to play the game when I get down time, but it does not directly correlate to my 13 years of guitar experience...at all.

[HOLLiS]

Unfortunately, Guitar Hero is far more difficult than most of the songs on actual guitar. I love to play the game when I get down time, but it does not directly correlate to my 13 years of guitar experience...at all.

I think you need to go to Rock band. My son has that and it is great for, let say, for up to 4 kids to play and they have a great time. The drums and Singing seems to some what translate over to real life. The guitar, is as you say.

[brewmonkey]

Unfortunately, Guitar Hero is far more difficult than most of the songs on actual guitar. I love to play the game when I get down time, but it does not directly correlate to my 13 years of guitar experience...at all.

I would say that has been most peoples experience/opinion as well, including mine (although I am still quite the novice on an actual guitar.)

Rock Band is a family favorite though as all 4 of us can play together which both my sons enjoy.

[Philkilla]

Guitar Hero leads kids to believe that Dragonforce is the most talented and technical metal band out there....when in fact they aren't.

I'd like to see some Defeated Sanity on GH....that could make someone cry.

[mdb23]

I'd like to see some Defeated Sanity on GH....that could make someone cry.


I just listened to Defeated Sanity on youtube..... and it made me cry.

To each their own, but how can anyone listen to that for any period of time?:D

[Philkilla]

It takes conditioning for sure. One of the guitarist is 55 years old and a phenomenal jazz drummer as well.

Not to toot my own horn, but look up prelude to the tragedy on youtube...thats a cover vid I did.

[Onuma]

Some of the most talented drummers I've ever seen had started out as (or currently still are) jazz drummers. Jazz is just groovy, and you can do anything you want with it - it's where all modern blues, rock, and many other styles stemmed from and is still awesome in its own right. I really don't play or listen to enough of it.

[Red Flag 1]

Still looking for any players who have some time with Elixir or Martin "F" series strings.

Thanks Gents!

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[Maytime]

I had Elixir strings on my ES-335 and they were awesome. They are really smooth due to their coating (polycarbonate?) and last pretty long. A little stiff perhaps.

[Red Flag 1]

Maytime,

Thanks!

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