charlie brown Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Well, I had something happen, the other night, with my SG, that I don't remember ever happening, with any of my other guitars. I was playing along, and as I went to do a solo, had to quickly adjust (down) 2 frets, as I had started to play in "B" instead of "A," which was the key we were in. I realized, it was because of the length of the neck, I had misjudged where I was, temporarily. I'm not sure anyone really noticed it, 'cause I managed to "right myself" quickly, but it was kind of a "grin," embarrassing or not. Just curious, if any of you other SG players (or anyone else, for that matter) has done something similar? CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostindesert Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Well, that can happen on any guitar, just pose like you're playing some weird 'jazzy' intro. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 Well' date=' that can happen on any guitar, just pose like you're playing some weird 'jazzy' intro. Peter[/quote'] I'm sure you're right, but I don't remember it ever happening, on any of my other guitars... I think the orientation, to the body, makes the neck seem longer, and it threw me off, for a second. I have other longer necked guitars (my LP Double cuts), but I guess they just didn't disorient me, that way?? It was weird, but funny, too. Still getting used to my SG, obviously...but, I love it! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Don't fret about it, Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 Don't fret about it' date=' Charlie[/quote'] Ohhhh, you're on a roll today, huh Ron? LOL! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layboomo Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 When ever I switch between a fender and a gibby scale it can happen...play it once it's a mistake...twice it's Jazz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbomb76 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I did that the entire show I played last night, in fact. I was playing my "vintage/faded" G-400, which is vastly different feeling than my "1965" Maestro-equipped one in a lot of ways, and this place not only had minimal lighting but I also had to have my mic a certain way to keep feedback down (due to a slack soundman) which prohibited any vision of my fretboard (and yes, when one of your duties is comp-chords and odd accents and stuff, playing blindly can be a little disconcerting). It surprised me how much just the bigger neck and heavier strings threw me off a bit with otherwise identically-constructed guitars (well, the vintage one has neck binding too, but that's not something that normally impedes me at all). Luckily though, thanks to the way certain guitars hang when strapped-on, I don't usually have much trouble switching between say, a Tele and SG. H-Bomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I started, on stage, playing the repeating riff from "The Last Time" (by the Rolling Stones) two frets above where it should have been played. Fortunately, it was in El Centro, 130 miles from home, and the audience never saw me again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 Well, it's good to know I'm not alone, in those kinds of "oops!" Didn't really think I would be, but it's nice to hear all of your stories, too. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I don't remember doing it live, yet, but I have done it at home when practicing. You're not alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 When ever I switch between a fender and a gibby scale it can happen...play it once it's a mistake...twice it's Jazz! Back when I played an SG, I was interested in buying a Stratocaster. The bass player's son had one and he brought it to a gig for me to try out to see if I really wanted to buy a new one. 2nd set, he opened it up and I took it back up to the stage to play. Everything was fine until I started singing heavy backup and doing solo fills. I slid up to where I thought the 12th fret was and ripped off a lick about 2 frets low! Embarassing! It's especially noticeable when you have to play without looking down from the mic until you get used to the feel of the neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I realized' date=' it was because of the length of the neck, I had misjudged where I was[/quote'] I've had that happen regardless of model guitar, scale or length neck. When I played a headless, I kept flying of the neck(past the nut). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant7629 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 LOL! Happened quite a few times since I got this new SG! Glad I am not the only one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskank Sally Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Yes. After playing an SG for months I bought a Les Paul. After learning the LP's neck I went back to playing the SG and whoah....there's a bit of eye adjustment when looking down to start that solo. Whoops. I am 2 frets too high here. Yes. It caught me off guard. I have had the same thing happen to me. The optical illusion of looking to reach that High E that turned into whoops, a high A. the only advantage to having dot markers on a neck instead of block inlays is looking down at fret 12 and seeing two dots and knowing exactly where you are. Looking at the binding marker isn't always possible when your thumb covers it up most of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Lister Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 ...play it once it's a mistake...twice it's Jazz! ...three times it becomes a part of the song... four times or in other songs and its a technique. We mature players are like master carpenters -- we make mistakes -- but pretend its not and cover it well and then you'll be the only one who knows it was a mistake. Do it extremely well many times and people will start trying to emulate that innovative "signature thing" you do. I've even drawn inspiration from mistakes to branch out' date=' break out into new territory. May be that I make so many that I have learned to use them..., I hate waste. Hit every BLUE NOTE baaaby..., I'm going to play on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 Yeah, and amazingly, some of those missteps CAN become a lick or part of a run...if one's lucky. I've actually learned several licks I'd been searching for, by accident. So...it's not always bad, to "screw up." Creative!! ;>) CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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