One more thing. Talk about getting out of your comfort zone. Last year I couldn't even spell guitar (although I desperately wanted to learn to play one) and now I own four including the aforementioned 12-string. Even if I can't really play anything yet I (think) I look cool trying. And I've enjoyed ever hour and minute of it.
852 2009-08-07 17:33:59
Re: 12-string or not (35 replies, posted in Acoustic)
We'll I finally got the 12-stringer tuned. The four "high octave" strings had me perplexed as I didn't want to snap them but alas I they survived. And now i can play...or more likely, play around. My wife has already noticed the extra volume.
853 2009-08-07 17:31:17
Re: How soon did you “outgrow (29 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Before beginning my journey I received what I believe to be excellent advice. Don't buy a beginner guitar. I paraphrase: like RC aircraft, telescopes, etc. the entry-level stuff will generally leave you frustrated and likely turn you away from your new venture. I walked past the entry-level instruments and purchased a used guitar with one key feature, a solid top (Spruce or Cedar). This feature alone will eliminate many, if not all, entry-level instruments but it will not necessarily empty your wallet especially if you look at used equipment. Now I'm sure there are laminates out there which are fine but this advice potentially kept me from making a mistake.
854 2009-08-07 17:24:01
Re: need help (26 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I apologise for recommending another website (other than Chordie.com) BUT... check out www.justinguitar.com. specifically look at his "Easy Songs". try cutting your teeth on "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley. Three chords: A, E, D and all downstrumming. it doesn't get much easier than that. Now if I only had the courage and rythym to sing along!
855 2009-07-30 14:38:30
Re: 12-string or not (35 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I took the plunge. I now own a Yamaha FG-260 slot-head twelve. Built in 1973, solid top, back, and sides. I'm cleaning it up and preparing to restring it.
Thanks for encouragement Zurf, as if I ever really needed it. 
856 2009-07-24 17:23:11
Topic: Yamaha APX5-12a (3 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Any thoughts on this model. This is the latest 12-string "deal" I'm scouting.
857 2009-07-22 11:33:44
Re: 12-string or not (35 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Thanks for the encouragement, etc. There was never any doubt I would purchase a 12-string it just irresistable but I am holding off ofr now. I continue to watch Craig's list like a hawk...EVERYDAY.
858 2009-07-22 11:31:10
Re: Katie [F] barre the door! (15 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Progress but slow. Thanks for the tips.
859 2009-07-22 00:44:51
Topic: Need quick help re: Antares Acoustic guitar (0 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Looking at an Antares GX 141 for around $30. Anyone know anything about these guitars? Not much on the Internet. Looking for cheap, basic and I think I've found it.
860 2009-06-26 17:08:28
Re: Youngter's Angst Summed Up In 5 chords? (8 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Key? Holy CApo! Boy, do I have a lot to learn. And I thought chord progerssions were challenging.
861 2009-06-26 17:06:33
Topic: Alvarez AJ418C-12 Questions (0 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Anyone own an AJ418C-12 or AJ418C? I'd like to see some photographs of the "Spalted Maple" back and sides. The Alvarez website needs some attention. Not only does it provide limited information but the photo proffered as the AJ418 is actually the AJ60 with the regular maple back/sides.
Thoughts (and photographs) on this would be appreciated. Thanks for reading.
862 2009-06-19 17:35:03
Re: Katie [F] barre the door! (15 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Actually 10 (dec) is 1010 (bin). sorry.
863 2009-06-19 11:53:17
Re: Katie [F] barre the door! (15 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Redheads are typically gorgeous...or not. A 10 or not. Or in binary 0110 or not.
864 2009-06-18 14:01:24
Re: Katie [F] barre the door! (15 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Q: "Is anything really made up of zeros and ones??"
A: Redheads!
865 2009-06-18 13:59:23
Topic: 12-string or not (35 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Q1: I'm a beginner - 5 months into my musical journey. I own a 6-string but can't help thinking about getting a 12 stringer. I know there's the whole cart before the horse thing - learn to play what I have first but... The IDEA of playing a 12 - and it does seem easier for my fingers to land on TWO strings instead of one - is hard to resist. Thankfully a friend is going to loan me his 12-string to preempt a premature purchase.
Q2: Re 12-strings. Old. v new? Should I succumb to temptation I am trying to decide (currently) between a new Alvarez AJ60SC-12 or a 1970 model Yamaha FG-230. The former is new but the latter has a story: original owner, case, excellent condition, etc. One has electronics, one doesn't. One is mahogany/spruce and one is maple/spruce, one is a jumbo cutaway one is a dreadnaught. I realize sound is the final determinant but I've heard horror storries about used 12-string guitars.
Until then I continue: progress, plateau, near-stall, breakthru, progress and so on. Persistence.
866 2009-06-18 13:49:27
Topic: Katie [F] barre the door! (15 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I'm struggling here and short of sliding the capo around I'm coming up short on forming the "F" - the nemesis of beginners. Any tips?