The Mick Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 After almost two years of not being in a band for the first time in 25 years. I just can't find any inspiration to even pick up my guitars very often anymore. I hope it passes but for the first time my mind seems to realize I don't have to write anything and is than procrastinating about playing at all. I'm starting to worry a little. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 After almost two years of not being in a band for the first time in 25 years. I just can't find any inspiration to even pick up my guitars very often anymore. I hope it passes but for the first time my mind seems to realize I don't have to write anything and is than procrastinating about playing at all. I'm starting to worry a little. :D So...do you want someone else to take care of your gibson? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 thanks for the offer but................................NO ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Well Dem00n does hightlight a good point - time to buy another guitar and/or amp to spur on that inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 As much as I would hate to do it I thought about trading in on an hollow body. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 So do something else for a while and go back to it...works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 How about joining another band? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 How about joining another band? out of the question. Medically and mentally retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 out of the question. Medically and mentally retired. Ya...you need a new guitar or amp now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 I just want to record and leave it at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Hang in there Mick, that happens, and then it goes away and you are back to just wanting to play them all day. In the meantime, I'm with dem00n, maybe you'll need someont to look up for your gibby :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 My poor Marshall is going to be shipped back to Denver to a buddy's house I just can't keep it in a storage unit here. No room or need for it in the RV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Hang in there Mick' date=' that happens, and then it goes away and you are back to just wanting to play them all day. In the meantime, I'm with dem00n, maybe you'll need someont to look up for your gibby :D[/quote'] Do something small like, change the tuners or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 I find that having baby oil gently applied to my nuts it quite inspirational. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 I find that having baby oil gently applied to my nuts it quite inspirational. :D/ :D/ :D/ :D/ :D/ :D/ :D/ :D/ :D/ :D/ :D/ :D/ :D/ :D/ :D/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 Hang in there Mick' date=' that happens, and then it goes away and you are back to just wanting to play them all day.[/quote'] I hope it comes soon I have never not been in a band since I started my first one when I was 14. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 AXE®, you crack me up!! Went to the Sabres opening game last night and they lost, plus the Bills got crushed today. So I'm not feeling great these days either. To The Mick, hang in there. I know it's tough. I may not be a professional musician but I know a bit about inspiration. My job is all about research. As the 'ole saying goes it's "one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration." As corny as it sounds, it's actually quite accurate. Every research paper I've written is about two years worth of hard work. It'll come to you. Just keep playing, at least until the oil is gone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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milod Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Mick... Get the hollowbody. Then start playing 50s pop. <grin> Or something else. When I was 20s and early 30s I always was in a band or looking to be in one between somebody or me moving. A different kinda guitar, then figuring how to do maybe a solo gig just for friends may be the ticket to looking at playing in a new way. Like, lissen to Clapton doing solo acoustic at our (hiz and mine) age today and compare that to the electric stuff of 40 years ago. Heck, I think he's better now and I think I am too. Besides, the guitar is cheaper than booze and a good practice session gets the same or better effect without a hangover. Oh - and I just got done doing a benefit deal and it's a ball and requires a lot less hassle solo than messin' with a band. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Tell ya what Mick. Buy yourself a few seasons of your favorite show, a few good movies, a dump load of microwave popcorn, and a nice Lazy Boy Recliner. Pop open a few Beers, and Vegitate. After a few days of living like the rest of the free world, you'll be starving for a little guitar playin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonzoJohn Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 FTR, I had/have the same problem. I have a Gibson LP Standard, but was not playing that much. I've been working in corporate America for about 9 years now, and have lost all inspiration and willpower to do anything except eat crap and watch TV after they've overworked me. I'm not even going to the gym as I should. And the problem is every day I lose just a little bit more of myself. But recently, I decided to get into the blues a bit. And since I'm already into punk, I thought the E-339 would be a good investment for both of those styles. It worked a bit... I'm no longer plateau-ing like I had in the past. Just don't expext a miracle. It takes work to get out of a funk like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortcon Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Sounds like you've got the blues train a' comin' blues. Better call Mashed Potato Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Mick, pull yourself out of it... I would give anything to be able play the way you do after 25 years of being in bands. A good friend of mine who is a great player once told me to stick with it, that the guitar was the only thing that got him threw some very tough times... Just think of it as getting back together with an old friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Just pick it up an improvise.... always works for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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