ThePretender Posted November 25, 2011 Posted November 25, 2011 ...let me introduce myself. I've been following this message board for quite a while and finally mustered the energy (courage?) to register and post. I'm 54 years old and have been playing guitar for about a year. I was a famous guitarist in my teens, playing a tennis racquet in front of the bedroom mirror to the likes of Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Neil Young, but didn't embrace guitar reality until I realized I was running out of time. Several years of drums and percussion gave me the confidence to pick up a ukulele, which in turn emboldened me to buy a guitar. I never looked back. Inexpensive student models began to pile up as I went on the quest for the "perfect guitar". A used J-60 introduced me to the Gibson mojo and I now have a decent collection that far exceeds my intermediate gifts and abilities. I have learned a lot from following the expertise displayed on this forum and applaud your individual passion and enthusiasm. Thank you (in advance).
DanvillRob Posted November 25, 2011 Posted November 25, 2011 ...let me introduce myself. I've been following this message board for quite a while and finally mustered the energy (courage?) to register and post. I'm 54 years old and have been playing guitar for about a year. I was a famous guitarist in my teens, playing a tennis racquet in front of the bedroom mirror to the likes of Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Neil Young, but didn't embrace guitar reality until I realized I was running out of time. Several years of drums and percussion gave me the confidence to pick up a ukulele, which in turn emboldened me to buy a guitar. I never looked back. Inexpensive student models began to pile up as I went on the quest for the "perfect guitar". A used J-60 introduced me to the Gibson mojo and I now have a decent collection that far exceeds my intermediate gifts and abilities. I have learned a lot from following the expertise displayed on this forum and applaud your individual passion and enthusiasm. Thank you (in advance). Well, welcome..... glad you finally found the "right deal" with guitars..... you're among friends, and no one is gonna jump up and down on your chest regardless of your questions or abilities.
dchristo Posted November 25, 2011 Posted November 25, 2011 welcome to the board, lots of friendly people here with alot of great information
ThePretender Posted November 26, 2011 Author Posted November 26, 2011 dChristo - I see you live right down the road from me. Kinda. I'm in Panama City. Unfortunately. :)
EuroAussie Posted November 26, 2011 Posted November 26, 2011 Welcome, lots of good diverse folks here, graat community, welcome to the club !
ThePretender Posted November 26, 2011 Author Posted November 26, 2011 Thanks guys. This forum has become a lifeline of sorts for me as I live in a secluded area and don't know any local musicians. I have read almost every posting and feel like I kinda know some of the frequent fliers. EA - I have especially enjoyed your video demonstrations and reviews.
vourot Posted November 26, 2011 Posted November 26, 2011 Welcome. You will find top rate members in the Acoustic forum. The Lounge might as well be a different planet.
ThePretender Posted November 26, 2011 Author Posted November 26, 2011 I only play acoustic so this is the only forum I've scoped out. Everyone seems very nice and helpful. I've had some awful experiences elsewhere.
E-minor7 Posted November 27, 2011 Posted November 27, 2011 Hello TPretender – As you been following the pages, you know how much we'd like to see the J-60. This forum is like a star. The many tip-points drives towards the middle generating knowledge and smiles.
dchristo Posted November 27, 2011 Posted November 27, 2011 dChristo - I see you live right down the road from me. Kinda. I'm in Panama City. Unfortunately. :) yea, its about 100 miles....I was stationed at the Dive school a few years ago, but retired now....anyway what kind of music do you play ????
ThePretender Posted November 27, 2011 Author Posted November 27, 2011 Neil Young, Gram Parsons, Grateful Dead, 70's singer-songwriters in general + original bombastic drivel. You retired from the U.S. Navy I presume? I spent 10 years in the Marine Corps back in the day.
MissouriPicker Posted November 27, 2011 Posted November 27, 2011 Welcome to the forum. Usually a really cool place. .....So you have a J60(the bonecrusher). That is pretty cool. I've always been drawn to the big guitars....You're going to be part of a lot of interesting discussions in here. Glad you're here.
MissouriPicker Posted November 27, 2011 Posted November 27, 2011 Welcome to the forum. Usually a really cool place. .....So you have a J60(the bonecrusher). That is pretty cool. I've always been drawn to the big guitars....You're going to be part of a lot of interesting discussions in here. Glad you're here.
ThePretender Posted November 27, 2011 Author Posted November 27, 2011 I'm in the process of moving. My new place has a "studio" that I'm setting up as we speak. I'll post pics of the Gibsons in the next few days.
struma6 Posted November 27, 2011 Posted November 27, 2011 Welcome to the boards! Look forward to your input! *heads over to the Lounge to check it out...* *I'm back...not my cup o' hemlock!
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