Enjoyed the song.
2 2009-10-27 17:26:41
Re: Guitar purchases: gaining spousal approval (37 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Best advice I every got was to keep it fair. My wife really likes books and movies so I just try to not spend (too much) more than what she has spent on her stuff since my last purchase. Actually I think I may be running behind....
3 2009-10-23 20:33:56
Re: Cheap guitar vs expensive (15 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I have cheap guitars My most expensive is a used 300 dollar Ibenez electric (that went new for 600). I have a new Sierra acoustic that I love that retails for 425 I bought at show for 300 with gig bag and stand. I also have a 70's Peavey acoustic that I bought for $100 that I play quite a bit.
But to say that cheap guitars are as good as expensive guitars is not all together true.
Being expensive doesn't make it good but quality American made instruments are going to cost more. It cost more to live in America to begin with. Beginning musicians don't tend to have the ear to hear most differences and good setup can minimize weaknesses. It also depends on what sound you want. Many a great bluesman started on a cigarbox guitar.
For me though if your paying more than 3000 dollars for high end materials and luthier work your paying for excessive flash or antique/collector value.
4 2009-10-23 14:31:12
Re: sad songs? (20 replies, posted in Song requests)
Also, have you tried the barre chords for F and Bm? If you gonna sing da blues you gonna hafta lern 'em. Best way to learn them is playing a song you like.
5 2009-10-23 14:29:22
Re: sad songs? (20 replies, posted in Song requests)
If you want to hear a sad song that will make you happy listen to mekidsmoms little girl sing "You are my sunshine" on YouTube.
=^)
6 2009-10-22 17:53:00
Re: The Tears of Six Years (15 replies, posted in Poems)
Ok so when you get healthy we can expect a YouTube video right? =^)
7 2009-10-21 19:00:02
Re: What brand and thickness picks do you use? (32 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I have been using Clayton .80mm. not fancy just a white nylon pick. I mostly strum and it is firm enough if I do any picking.
I have also used a quarter (coin). I have thought of grinding a pick from a fity cent piece.
8 2009-10-21 15:37:56
Re: Sierra Guitars (8 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I don't see how to post pics directly here so I have put them on my blog.
http://tarpaprshack.blogspot.com/2009/1 … -with.html
9 2009-10-09 21:24:54
Re: Help w guitar issues (12 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
What about adjusting the truss rod tension?
10 2009-10-09 19:58:55
Re: Another mid-priced guitar...Sierra??? (1 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I just bought a Sierra SDS43 http://www.sierraguitars.net/guitars.cfm?ModelID=31
You should probably post your reference link with a domain name instead of an IP address.
http://www.sierraguitars.net/guitars.cfm?ModelID=18
Being a network guy I am suspect of any post that is directly to an IP.
BTW, I really like the Sierra instruments.
I had made a recent post about my purchase.
http://www.chordie.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=82178
-Jesse
11 2009-10-09 19:52:05
Re: New acoustic (2 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I know this is quite and old post but I just bought a Sierra Guitar and posted http://www.chordie.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=13201
I really like mine.
12 2009-10-09 13:04:02
Re: Sierra Guitars (8 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Thanks for the welcome.
I hope you guys can find a dealer in your area and check them out for yourself. You can get a real value for your $ because they are still trying to get into the market. Kinda like Takamine when they were first coming on the scene. Now lots of big names play them all the time and rely on them for a living.
I got an exceptional deal on mine. Because it was a new dealer ant an event I snaged the guitar, a Sierra gig bag, and sweet wood guitar stand and all for 300 + tax. I think the msrp is 426 on the instrument alone.
13 2009-10-08 20:50:58
Topic: Sierra Guitars (8 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I just purchased a Sierra Model SDS43 http://www.sierraguitars.net/guitars.cfm?ModelID=31
I really like it. Solid cedar top with laminate mahogany sides and back and neck.
The projection and tone is great.
I don't care for the sound of their electric/accustic models but the SDS43 is a great value.