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Zurf,
You must be a master at non-verbal communication!
In the case of celebs it is at least particially about image and for the cynical selling more guitars. Witness Taylor Swift's Svarsky (sp?) crystall encrusted (bedazzled) Taylor (and the subsequent shameless offering of the "Taylor Swift" edition of the Baby T). Heck, even her last name played a role (I'm sure) in the brand slection. BTW I do like her music (I have a teenage daughter) and think TS is VERY talented.
Not being about to carry your guitar around is analogous to having a bicycle strapped to the back of your car (or a motorcyle strapped to a trailer towed behind a car). what's the point? Now I don't own anything above $0.5C but I willing carry whatever instrument strikes my fancy often checking it aboard a trans-Atlantic flight. Naive: maybe but I by the things so I can TRY to play them.
If I did own mortgage-value-approaching guitars I suppose I might reconsider. Don't mean to offend those of you that do as I am sure you can actually play the darn things.
David
Chordites:
What does your choice of guitar say about you? I am specifically talking about Acoustics as I couldn't care less about the "electric" types (although I am an electrical engineer). For example, Gwyneth Paltrow's recent emergence as a player. She sports a coulple of Gibsons: J200? and some sort of sunburst with a florentine cutaway. Now we all know she couldn't have selected a Martin for obvious reasons and celebs almost always chose American but is there more to the story?
I enjoy playing "guitar spotter" as I am fascinated by what other people chose to play and why? In two years I've owned twenty guitars trying to find the right one. Unfortunately my purchases have been driven more by appearance then sound due to my lack of skill but it has been a fascinating journey.
David
I'm a lefty (leftie?) and I play right-handed. Never considered the sinister approach.
Justin's Guitar page mentioned above. If I had to chose only one site his would be the one. Check it out. You will not be disappointed.
Visit guitar stores and play everything until they ask you to leave! I like the "price bracketing" procedure prescribed by MEKIDSMOM above. Keep in mind you may have to make several trip to the store because you never know when Sam the Shredder will be there. He/She will surely drown you out. When I see/hear this going on I turn right around and leave. Lunch time or Saturdays are the worst.
More photos are forthcoming. The photo I posted with Guitarpix's help was clipped from the original Craig's List ad. The guitar is NOT red although Guild does make a red variant.
First task was to remove and replace the "silk and Steel" strings the seller was using in search of a "woody" tone. To me they sounded flat or mushy and to my ear not a good choice for this guitar (or at least for me). I installed a fresh set of EJ16 Phosphor Bronze lights. This definitely changed the sound. However more experimentation required.
Thanks for the technical help Guitarpix! She sounds good so far but it's not wise to wring her out in the hotel room. Maybe there'e an open mic downstairs in the bar:)
To all:
I put myself out of my misery today and purchased a 1984 Guild D-15M. I also got a well-worn original Guild arch-top HSC. Could never settle in on the right Martin D15 deal so I had given up, admitted defeat, and decided to opt for the low cost (read poor man's alternative) the Alvarez RF20SM (or newer variant the RF300).
I'm on a business trip to Washinton, D.C. and while waiting for my baggage last night I perused the local Craig's List. Voila! The Guild had just been posted minutes earlier. I exchanged four or five emails with the seller, layed in bed all night thinking and today made contact, and purchased from the humble surroundings of a hotel lobby. Thankfully there was a "lounge" area to serve as an unwitting sound studio.
Ironically, with all my guitar research I was previously unaware of the Guild D15 offering which interestingly enought looks exactly like the Martin save the headstock, arched back, etc.
So as not to be hounded by the Chordie folks, a poor photograph can be found by following this link (I hope).
http://picasaweb.google.com/david.johns … directlink
I know someone here at Chordie can prop me up with motivation and/or advice.
I've been learning to play for almost two years and I am not satisfied with my progress although I have made quite a bit. I think my problem is not lack of ambition or dedication but the lack of a plan. (I LOVE practicing!) Therefore I am contemplating lessons so that I will have someone to help me set goals and someone I am accountable to.
Can someone offer me a few pointers on what to look for in a instructor? Invariably the first question they ask is what type of music do I want to play and I usually cannot answer this very well. I suppose I should print out the content of my iPod for disucssion?
I will appreicate any advice. Thanks Chordie friends.
dj
Bensonp,
Update: my new shiny object (although it is definitely NOT shiny) is a Martin D-15M. Somehow I caught the New Guitar bug suddenly and with out warning. Why this model? Why plain mahogany, no frills, model? I've found I like the feel of wood so I prefer satin or semi-gloss finishes which allow this tactile interaction. Also I'm looking for a solid body, non-import so this meets the criteria. My stream-of-consciousness guitar shopping is scary sometimes but always fun. I learn something each time and I am finally beginning to understand what someone means when they say "you'll know it when you find it". I suppose I'm a better LISTENER (not necessarly a better player) and can now hear what the guitar is saying.
So much fun. Good luck
dj
Zurf,
Happy Birthday. I too had a birthday this week. I didn't buy anything...yet but found myself strolling around a local guitar shop with drool bucket under my chin. I have my sights set on a Martin D15M.
Meanwhile I've reduced my guitar inventory to two to make room and to prep the battlefield for spousal approval.:)
Enjoy your new toy...er I mean musical enabler device.
dj
Seagull "Entourage" series
Art & Lutherie
Both from the same parent company: Godin
And be sure to peruse the "used"guitar sections in the local music stores. Someone elses depreciation can be your bonanza.
Ah Dm, the dreaded "super-shredder". I can NEVER be accused of being that person. But they do exist and if you show any interest or praise - even with only slight eye contact - they will never stop or leave. It's like the old phone booth que. If someone was waiting outside a phone booth this caused the current phone conversation to extend.
I don't know about the rest or you I visit one of my local guitar stores at least weeekly. I have 3-4 close to where I work and I try to vary my visitation patterns as if trying to elude a stalker. Fortunately all of them let me stay as long as I want.
I do sometimes feel guilty that I don't carry a new purchase out each time but then I think I'm probably not the only one with this habit.
I travel quite a bit and find myself researching the area I am going to so I can get my fix while away from home. Sad.
1979 Yamahe CJ-818
1973 Yamaha FG-260 (12 string)
2008 Morgan Monroe M-00-TVB
2005 Recording King RG-100T
All acoustic w/o electronics.
All are for sale/trade in search of a Larrivee with rosewood b/s.
I think you'll be happy esp for the price you paid.
I missed out on an A&L w/Q1 electronics recently. Wasn't looking for one but having owned Seagull (sister company) I knew is was a good deal. Unfortunately someone else knew that also and beat me to it.
Happy NGD!
The person playing the guitar is responsible for most of the quantity and quality of sound. Being a beginning I am facinated by anyone than can play.
I can't stop looking (and buying). I usually operate in the sub $400 range but I have 4-5 guitars at any one time. I told my wife my inventory will continue to waver as I zero-in on what I truly like and want. So I started with a dread, added a jumbo, then a 00-body, and a 7/8 scale OM-ish body.
I decided the OM was THE right choice and I've been shopping for months. Currently all of my guitars are listed on Craig's list in hopes of raising enough captital to buy my next "must have" (last?) guitar, a Larrivee OM. Unfortunatley now I'm all wrapped around the axel debating between the Larrivee OMs and the Ls. My budget is sub 1 kilo-dollar so it will likely be a 3 series with rosewood b/s.
My first guitar was a Seagull. I sold it but now regret this. However aesthtics (the pointy headstock) caused me to sell. Very likely a mistake.
I've obsessed over specific models for months only to wake up one day (as if distracted by a shiny object - like a crow) with a new must-have wood and steel piece of art wedged in my brain.
I still cannot play very well, even after 18 months of trying but I sure do enjoy trying. And the buying and selling? We'll that's a bonus! I am contemplating lessons partially giving up on the claim of being "self-taught". I've always envied people who tell me they are. We'll two can play that game.
One month and stil loving it. And still no photos, I know. Had a few issues with FedEx and the whle shipping process. Filed a claim for damage I found and the FedEx claim process is BROKEN. I even sent photographs and they couldn't find any damage. they did, however, keep my guitar for about two weeks. I now have it and am contemplating elevating my claim on principle.
Guitarpix,
Interesting idea using the neck as a lever to tilt the bridge back. I've got an OLD 12-string with similiar issues and might give it a try. My concern is the forcemay casue the neck to bow which would make teh problem worse. Also, thanks for the tip about the dry guitar. I did not know the symptoms but would not want an igition source around the 12-stringer. It's as light as feather, and I'm sure, very dry.
I'm not familair with you humidify process?
Thanks. I use Picassa. I'll give it a try.
Okay, Photos are available but I'm not smart enough to insert them here?
Guitarpix,
Yes a Blues 32. I'd been stalking a Recording King and was especially enamored with the Jubilee series but they are too pricey. Finally I found a "blem" on eBay but was outbid by $5.99. HOWEVER, I got the Blue 32 for about half THAT and I cannot wait until it arrives.
I'll let you know how it goes. Not much of a finger-picker yet but willing to learn. Eye candy when it arrives. Should be airborne as I type.
Holy Capo Folks,
Couldn't stand it. Just purchased a new toy..., er, I mean musical instrument. I've been looking for a small-bodied (parlor) guitar for a while. Was outbid last week on eBay on one I'd been chasing for months. Was outbid again yesterday on a Dreadnaught that I was only lukewarm to, whew. Don't need any more dreadnaughts right now.
So I've stepped away from the bid "D" and away from my mantra of things made of wood should look like wood, i.e. natural WOOD color. The sunburst has been growing on me for a few months. So here I am the owner of a new (used) small-bodied "blues", "vintage-styled (whatever that means),"pre-war", "parlor" guitar. Of course it's manufactured in China but does have a solid spruce top and bone nut and saddle (pity the poor dog/cat who contributed!).
Needless to say I'm excited and buyer's remorse has yet to descend upon me.
My inventory in case you are interested: Seagull sloped-shouldered dreadnaught, Yamaha Country Jumbo, Yamaha 12-string Dreadnaught, Recording King "Toonstone, Az" 12-fret Dreadnaught, Squire (by Fender) (?)-caster imitiation, and now this Monroe.
Can I play? Sort of. Is this fun? THE most fun I've had in years! As Ferris Bueller says, "Ladies and gentlemen, you are such a wonderful crowd, we'd like to play a little tune for you. It's one of my personal favorites and I'd like to dedicate it to a young man who doesn't think he's seen anything good today - Cameron Frye, this one's for you." or maybe,"Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it."
There you have it. Have a great weekend!
Details below.
Blues 32 Vintage V-Neck
Built to exact 25 1/4†scale measurements, the Blues Deluxe is a faithful tribute to the instruments that dominated the Blues movement prior to the World War II. Every detail; from wood selection and neck profile, body contour, depth and finish have been meticulously orchestrated to create a playable work of art worthy of a collectors vault but priced to be played. This guitar features a solid sitka spruce top and select mahogany back and sides, a vintage “V-profile†mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, 5-ply Roset Inlay,
Grover sta-tite tuning keys and includes a arch top fitted hard-shell case.
Series: Blues 32
Style: 00
Case: Deluxe w/ Hygrometer
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back: Mahogany
Sides: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Rosewood
Nut: Bone
Saddle: Bone
Nut Width: 1 3/4â€
Keys: Grover Sta-Tite
Strings: Daddario
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