Guitars

Red Flag 1 · 04-09-2008, 15:28

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.

RF 1

Aoresteen · 04-09-2008, 16:10

'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 · 04-09-2008, 17:30

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 · 04-09-2008, 18:18

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 · 04-09-2008, 19:10

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 · 04-09-2008, 19:59

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

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 · 04-09-2008, 20:23

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 · 04-09-2008, 20:29

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 · 04-09-2008, 20:32

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 · 04-09-2008, 21:14

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Originally Posted by Penn

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 · 04-09-2008, 22:24

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

B219 · 04-10-2008, 00:28

’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 · 04-10-2008, 05:31

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.

RF 1

CRad · 04-10-2008, 23:10

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!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

JumpinJoe1010 · 04-11-2008, 07:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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!!!

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.