How many of us here play guitar?

[jdsouther]

Just wondering if any yall play guitar more specifically acoustic guitar or a flat top and what kind of music? I play a Martin D 35. Know most all the basic chords. I play alot of John Prine material with pretty much same fingerpicking style like Prines so the John Prine stuff is easy for me and sing, lot of older 70s to late 80s John"cougar" mellencamp stuff that I can sing. Def play bluegrass if it's slow enough I can play along with. I have trouble with fast chord changes some of them bluegrass boys that play flat leave me in the dust. Anyone?

 

[KeaganKing]

I just bought my first Yamaha acoustic. Its a lot of fun so far! I only know a few basic songs and chords Lol

 

[jdsouther]

I just bought my first Yamaha acoustic. Its a lot of fun so far! I only know a few basic songs and chords Lol

I used to play a Yamaha and think they are good guitars myself. Hey that's great KeaganKing! It is alot of fun and good therapy as well. I wouldn't have my Martin D 35 if not for my dad leaving it to me. I bought a Yamaha for my daughter few years back. Had a local luthier set the action up for her. She couldn't get past the sore fingers part and sold it.. don't become discouraged KeaganKing as your off to a great start!

 

[Chris]

I play guitar, bass, and drums. I play on the worship team at my church and I’m working on recording my own music since I have a “studio” in my house.

 

[jdsouther]

I play guitar, bass, and banjo. Bass is my main thing. I play on the worship team at my church and I’m working on recording my own music since I have a “studio” in my house.

That's awesome, Chris! It's been couple years since Ive used mine but I got a mobile setup. Just use couple of condenser mics (MXL 900 and a 990 maybe a 991 Id have to find em) plugged into a focusrite scarlete 2i2 external sound card plugged into my laptop. Portable and can take it anywhere

 

[jdsouther]

Wish I could play a banjo but sure like hearing others play them. Do you ever play your banjo at church?

 

[Chris]

Wish I could play a banjo but sure like hearing others play them. Do you ever play your banjo at church?

I’m trying to get them to do a bluegrass night or something. They seem open to it so hopefully soon!

 

[John Cooper]

I play the radio and also on the floor.......

Does that count

 

[freedom_in_4low]

I played electric for a long time. It got neglected for a couple years before I sold it for Jeep parts, but I'd like to buy one again.

I picked it up originally because I found Metallica at 13 and wanted to play ALL their songs. I can (or could...) generally keep up with James but never did get anywhere with lead/soloing stuff. I had people tell me I was really good but truth was Metallica is about all I could play and fast down picking metal skills don't transfer that well to other types of music.

I'd like to pick up bass. Seems like I meet guitarists all the time, don't meet many bassists, and I played cello so there's some additional foundation there. Drums would be even better but I don't think i have the coordination.

 

[Mike_H]

I kinda plunk around. I have a couple acoustics, a D 35, and an Ensenada that has such a light action it plays like an electric. I also have an old Washburn A something or other and a vintage Tele. The tele is probably my favorite. My mother in law gave it to me, she played in a country band (local bar scene) for a long time. The frets are worn, so I need to have it fixed.

I have much nicer equipment than my skills require, but I can play most any chords and keep up in the rythem. Not ripping any hot riffs though.

The Tele

And the rest of the collection. The Les Paul replica has moved on.

 

[jdsouther]

I play the radio and also on the floor.......

Does that count

I can pick my nose with the best of em. Guitar not so much. Haha

 

[ejay]

I've got a little bit of a studio in my basement. Call it the Budget Bottega.

 

[chili_pepper]

I have much nicer equipment than my skills require

I've got a similar problem.

Been making noise with guitars since I was in my early teens. Also do some luthier work (mostly on my own fiddles), which also started around the same time. Not a brand whore and I've owned many over the years, but for a while now I've been doing the Fender thing. Funny, I never liked Teles when I started playing in my teens, but I've since fallen for them rather hard after playing one a buddy had, probably 20 years ago now. They're honest guitars, you can't hide shit playing on a Telecaster (and I should know ).

I've been messing around with home recording for about the same amount of time I've been playing Teles (same buddy schooled me on Cakewalk Sonar, etc). After trying to sequence MIDI drum tracks by hand a few years ago, I decided to pick up an electronic drum kit to help out. Currently have an Alesis Command mesh head kit, which can be played solo or piped into my DAW to record the audio directly or MIDI for later use.

Current lineup:

2022 Fender Pro II Tele Deluxe
Fender Vintera Road Worn '50s Tele
2011 Fender Am. Std. Tele
2000 Fender Am. Std. hardtail Strat
Fender American Acoustasonic Tele
2021 Fender Noventa Tele
Gretsch G2622T Streamliner hollow body
2016 EBMM James Valentine - this one's about to be put up for sale
Ibanez ErgoDyne Bass

I’m trying to get them to do a bluegrass night

Not a huge country or bluegrass guy (though of the two, partial to bluegrass), but I do love the sound of the mandolin. Re: country, let me just say the Vince Gill is one hell of a guitar player, for the record. So is John Mayer, though I can't stand the sappy pop music that made him famous and his ego is flat out offensive...but damn, the boy can play.

 

[AFF]

I’m taking lessons since mid-July. My instructor wants me to learn piano at the same time and also learn how to read music. It’s a little mind boggling right now. I’m still trying to learn the fret board and the individual notes. I know about five chords but haven’t progressed to being able to switch chords or play any songs. I can play happy birthday and the alphabet song playing single notes. Gotta start somewhere!

I have three guitars…an old Yamaha F-310, a Fender FA-135CE, and a Fender Stratocaster Squire that a friend gave me. I’m considering picking up a Yamaha CG102 Classical. I almost bought a Yamaha keyboard a couple weeks ago but thought better of it.

 

[Jamison C]

I’ve been playing about 19 years now. I love playing bass equally to electric. Zeppelin has always been my favorite and John Paul Jones is my bass inspiration. Listen to the Lemon Song and you’ll understand why. Been through lots and lots of different equipment over the years but my three prized possessions I’ll list here.

1972 Gibson EB-0 Bass. This was a gift from my Mom that her dad got for her brother years ago. It’s seen its use but the neck is still as straight as an arrow, and it’s heavy and powerful. I jump at any chance to use it.

Next is my 1964 Fender Stratocaster reissue. From what I understand, this is one of the most sought after reissues that Fender has ever made. They essentially replicated the build process they used in 1964. Made in USA.

1991 Heartfield Talon by Fender. This was essentially Fender partnering with an American company to get into the metal market. They were manufactured in the same Japanese factories that the high end Ibanez guitars were built in (when Ibanez was good). Fender dropped the line as their bread and butter were the guitars we all know them by. But when they were produced they were extremely high quality. This guitar has a Floyd Rose II and a locking nut from the factory and is due for a refresh (no strings). It plays and sounds phenomenal.

 

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[chili_pepper]

Kicking the dust off an old thread...

Not sure if it could be considered regressing, but I seem to be preferring simpler guitars and associated gadgetry as of late. I've had and still have a few guitars with coil splitting and piezo pickups in the bridge saddles, etc., but I find I rarely use them and am strongly considering selling them off. They are fully functional and lovely, but the added features feel lost on me now, I just can't be bothered. I'd rather pick up my Fender Mexico Noventa with a single soap bar, volume and tone to noodle on than the Pro II Tele Deluxe (almost never sees action) or the EBMM, both with their push/push or push/pull pots and clever wiring.

So in that vein, I've been eyeballing some form of Fender La Cabronita Tele for quite awhile now. These tend to diverge from the Tele standard a bit (hence the name), but keep it simple like the old Teles were. Anyway, I managed to score a 2019 LE Cabronita in butterscotch blonde earlier this week and it arrived this evening. I've played it, but not through an amp yet. With nothing but two TV Jones humbucking pickups, a 3 way pickup switch and a volume knob, I already have a feeling we're going to be fast friends. If it sounds as good as I think it looks and feels...

This cell phone picture does not do it justice. It's a really lovely guitar that could only be made better if the neck was roasted with stainless frets. The LE's were available in 3 colors only, I'd have gone for any of them but found the blonde.

 

[Chris]

Kicking the dust off an old thread...

Not sure if it could be considered regressing, but I seem to be preferring simpler guitars and associated gadgetry as of late. I've had and still have a few guitars with coil splitting and piezo pickups in the bridge saddles, etc., but I find I rarely use them and am strongly considering selling them off. They are fully functional and lovely, but the added features feel lost on me now, I just can't be bothered. I'd rather pick up my Fender Mexico Noventa with a single soap bar, volume and tone to noodle on than the Pro II Tele Deluxe (almost never sees action) or the EBMM, both with their push/push or push/pull pots and clever wiring.

So in that vein, I've been eyeballing some form of Fender La Cabronita Tele for quite awhile now. These tend to diverge from the Tele standard a bit (hence the name), but keep it simple like the old Teles were. Anyway, I managed to score a 2019 LE Cabronita in butterscotch blonde earlier this week and it arrived this evening. I've played it, but not through an amp yet. With nothing but two TV Jones humbucking pickups, a 3 way pickup switch and a volume knob, I already have feeling we're going to be fast friends. If it sounds as good as I think it looks and feels...

This cell phone picture does not do it justice. It's a really lovely guitar that could only be made better if the neck was roasted with stainless frets. The LE's were available in 3 colors only, I'd have gone for any of them but found the blonde.

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Simple guitars are always best IMHO and there is nothing better than a Telecaster. Probably my favorite guitars ever and the butterscotch blonde is an ageless, classy choice!

 

[Chris]

I never realized it until recently but our church livestreams the service! Unfortunately the audio for the vocalists is weird on the livestream. Definitely not what it sounds like in person. Guess I ought to tell our sound guy (I'm sure he already knows).

Anyways, I'm jamming out here on my Cole Clark Long Lady!

 

[chili_pepper]

I never realized it until recently but our church livestreams the service! Unfortunately the audio for the vocalists is weird on the livestream. Definitely not what it sounds like in person. Guess I ought to tell our sound guy (I'm sure he already knows).

Anyways, I'm jamming out here on my Cole Clark Long Lady!

I had a hard time finding you in the group!