Thundergod Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I think that NeoLibMan guy was trying to smugle fakes, after all he hasnt returned since post 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Wait, before this thread derails....... If you're serious about becoming a No-Nonsense Guitarist, buy a Good but not Great, Starter Kit (Epi Les Paul, Fender Strat [not Squier]), and get yourself a Crappy Acoustic with extremely high action. Learn on that Acoustic and switch to the electric. The difficulty you have playing the Crappy Acoustic will translate into Powerful Finger Muscles. It's the Boot Camp approach. Look at it like hiking. If you get yourself the lightest weight back pack and best hiking boots in Big5, you'll discover that Back Packs are heavy and hiking makes your feet hurt. Doesn't matter how good your stuff is. However, get yourself some Surplus Boots and an Alice Pack, you can find out that Back Packs are heavy and hiking hurts your feet for a lot cheaper. If you still like the activity, get yourself the Best Big5 stuff, and you'll appreciate how much less your feet hurt, and how much Lighter (not light) your better back pack is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Yeah, the thread opens with the statement that he needs advice. I've given him LOTS of advice and he never listened. Even told him to take a hike, curiously enough... :D/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Wait' date=' before this thread derails....... If you're serious about becoming a No-Nonsense Guitarist, buy a Good but not Great, Starter Kit (Epi Les Paul, Fender Strat [not Squier']), and get yourself a Crappy Acoustic with extremely high action. Learn on that Acoustic and switch to the electric. The difficulty you have playing the Crappy Acoustic will translate into Powerful Finger Muscles. It's the Boot Camp approach. Look at it like hiking. If you get yourself the lightest weight back pack and best hiking boots in Big5, you'll discover that Back Packs are heavy and hiking makes your feet hurt. Doesn't matter how good your stuff is. However, get yourself some Surplus Boots and an Alice Pack, you can find out that Back Packs are heavy and hiking hurts your feet for a lot cheaper. If you still like the activity, get yourself the Best Big5 stuff, and you'll appreciate how much less your feet hurt, and how much Lighter (not light) your better back pack is. This is good advice Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Maybe he listened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Yeah' date=' the thread opens with the statement that he needs advice.I've given him LOTS of advice and he never listened. Even told him to take a hike, curiously enough... :D/ [/quote'] Did he take the hike. And if so, did he get his stuff Surplus, or from Big 5? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Learn on that Acoustic and switch to the electric. The difficulty you have playing the Crappy Acoustic will translate into Powerful Finger Muscles. + many Some of the truest words ever spoken here. But I call it swinging a heavy bat. (That's a little simpler than the lengthy boot camp analogy I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Lotsa merit to that. The only constant guitar companion I had for the first 15 years was an old Conn acoustic. Cheapo electrics came and went while the acoustic lived at the end of the couch. It met an untimely demise due to the housekeeping/decorating habits of my first wife. She survived, but moved out of state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Thanks Surfpup. I'm going with the "Heavy Bat" metaphor from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Are you calling me a fat bat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdistancex Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 buy used! guitarcenter.com has a bunch of gibsons for like 400-500 range! that would be the way that i would take if i was starting out! unfortunetly i didnt have those resources or that knowledge when i started out! haha ohh well i learned my lesson! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Hey Thunder.... What's up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoLibMan Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 Good advice gents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoobla Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 If at all concerned about selling it due to lack of interest, buy something that will hold it's value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoLibMan Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 Does the kind of music you play change the kind of guitar you use? I like gospel and mo-town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 What's mo-town exactly? (give an example) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Short for Motor City - Detroit Michigan. Ted Nugent, Bob Seger, Mitch Ryder, Jack White, etc. :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Short for Motor City - Detroit Michigan. Ted Nugent' date=' Bob Seger, Mitch Ryder, Jack White, etc. :- [/quote'] LMWAO!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG_Standard Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 If I were you, I wouldn't buy a guitar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Booker T & the MG's Ackroyd and Belushi as the Blues Brothers - no, that was Chicago. Anyway, you get the idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoLibMan Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 Do you guys like Gospel music. I also like some Christian Rock, but I admit I don't know many of the artists. When I get my guitar I hope I can play some of that stuff. You know what. I forgot to ask about amplifiers. What's a good low priced one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoLibMan Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 Since I've offended everyone I will go now. Sorry. I'm still not sure why I should be, but I have and that is enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Wait! Don't go! Okay, go ahead. Just sayin'..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG_Standard Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 This is actually a very cool low price axe...I have gas for it...$839 http://www.wildwoodguitars.com/electrics/gibson/junior/016690585/016690585.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 You should try and keep things as simple as posible, a low wattage solid state amp should do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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