My guitars
Jan 11, 2018 09:19:48 #
pentaxion wrote:
I didn't play for 30 years and just recently got some guitars again. These handle everything I would want to do. I mostly just play the Taylor, which is a lot of fun. Left to right: TaylorGS Mini Mahogany; Seagull S6 Original Slim; and Epiphone Dot Studio. Anyone else on uhh like old acoustic guitar playing?
Nice axes!
I just recently decided to start again after an 8 year absence. I got a Cordoba C7 classical in cedar.
Jan 11, 2018 09:34:53 #
You can't have too many guitars. I have a Larrivee D-60 traditional dreadnought, rosewood back and sides and a Larrivee D-19 custom made dreadnought with a tiger (flame) maple back and sides and a 5-A spruce top. I also have a vintage Yairi, signed and dated by K. Yairi, rosewood back and sides and a spectacular spruce top. I took it to get an appraisal and when I opened the case the guy took a step back and said "holy sh_t". Lastly I have a Fender Strat Roadhouse model. All the guitars that all these UHH'rs have their own unique personality. Like I said, you can't have too many.
Jan 11, 2018 09:45:49 #
pentaxion wrote:
I play a Baby Martin, Gibson Hummingbird and a Great Divide Travel Guitar. I also own and play a Guitalele.I didn't play for 30 years and just recently got some guitars again. These handle everything I would want to do. I mostly just play the Taylor, which is a lot of fun. Left to right: TaylorGS Mini Mahogany; Seagull S6 Original Slim; and Epiphone Dot Studio. Anyone else on uhh like old acoustic guitar playing?
Jan 11, 2018 09:51:35 #
jsenear wrote:
I play a Baby Martin, Gibson Hummingbird and a Great Divide Travel Guitar. I also own and play a Guitalele.
The Hummingbird is my favorite Gibson acoustic. I had a chance to get one but It was at a bad time for me. Oh well.
Jan 11, 2018 09:53:45 #
Maybe you will have one someday. The Hummingbird is my go to guitar. They just keep getting better with age.
Jan 11, 2018 10:07:37 #
I've been playing guitar for well over 50 years, and it never gets old. I haven't gigged in over ten years, and I miss that. Well, everything except lugging the PA system back home at 3AM.
The right guitar does allow for me to combine two passions -- guitar and photography. Here is a Strat I customized a couple of years ago. The pickguard contains a photo of a bobcat I took.
The right guitar does allow for me to combine two passions -- guitar and photography. Here is a Strat I customized a couple of years ago. The pickguard contains a photo of a bobcat I took.
Jan 11, 2018 10:09:29 #
machia
Loc: NJ
I too put the guitar down for years , but picked it up again in 2015 . I had a Vox Phantom VI , a 12 string Hagstrom and a Fender Telecaster . Sold all three in 1982 . What a mistake , both musically and financially ! Worth almost $20,000 today , I sold that bundle of guitars for a few hundred bucks to buy more camera equipment .
Bought another Telecaster and can still use those old manual lenses on my dslr with an adapter . It all worked out in the end , and with the amount of guitar instruction available on YouTube these days , I’m playing guitar better than I ever have 😃 .
Bought another Telecaster and can still use those old manual lenses on my dslr with an adapter . It all worked out in the end , and with the amount of guitar instruction available on YouTube these days , I’m playing guitar better than I ever have 😃 .
Jan 11, 2018 10:12:27 #
pentaxion wrote:
I didn't play for 30 years and just recently got some guitars again. These handle everything I would want to do. I mostly just play the Taylor, which is a lot of fun. Left to right: TaylorGS Mini Mahogany; Seagull S6 Original Slim; and Epiphone Dot Studio. Anyone else on uhh like old acoustic guitar playing?
I have a couple others, but this one is my favorite Taylor, an old 614ce. That’s Glen Campbell playing it.
Jan 11, 2018 10:17:54 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
One of my retirement goals was to learn to play. To that end, I purchased a Les Paul Standard.
It is beautiful Fireburst color guitar displayed in my family room, but I haven't learned to play yet. Still on the bucket list-- maybe this year I will make some noise.
It is beautiful Fireburst color guitar displayed in my family room, but I haven't learned to play yet. Still on the bucket list-- maybe this year I will make some noise.
That was my plan too. I let my guitar playing nieces convince me that someone with zero musical talent could learn to play. Didn't start with a LP Standard but half promised myself one if I stuck with it for at least a year. Found a well setup Squier Stratocaster on craigslist for $50 and started. If you need any tips on how to get started let me know. But I will leave you with this advise. Start learning chords by picking up the guitar for 5 to 10 minutes at a time. Once a day is fine but a couple of times a day is better. This will keep your fingers from becoming too sore to play.
There will only be a couple of chords that you can play without deadening other strings with your fingers. You will swear that it will be impossible to play a G or C chord. You will think your fingers are too short, too fat, or both. I promise this is not true. Here is the key and your first goal: callouses on finger tips. This is what keeps your fingers from touching the neighboring strings. Your fingers will also eventually be able to stretch enough to play all the chords too.
Then your're off to the races.
Justinguitar and Andyguitar are the best free online instructors. Both have similar styles and more importantly structured beginner lesson plans.
Russ
Jan 11, 2018 10:20:31 #
pentaxion wrote:
I didn't play for 30 years and just recently got some guitars again. These handle everything I would want to do. I mostly just play the Taylor, which is a lot of fun. Left to right: TaylorGS Mini Mahogany; Seagull S6 Original Slim; and Epiphone Dot Studio. Anyone else on uhh like old acoustic guitar playing?
If you are ever in San Diego, visit Taylor. The tour is very interesting. I build electric bass and electric guitars. When it came time to have my cataracts removed and lenses put in, I traded a beautiful four string bass for new eyes. My basses run $2500 to $3000 each. I also play bass in a band as well as for pleasure.
Rick
Jan 11, 2018 10:21:50 #
machia
Loc: NJ
Kmgw9v wrote:
One of my retirement goals was to learn to play. To that end, I purchased a Les Paul Standard.
It is beautiful Fireburst color guitar displayed in my family room, but I haven't learned to play yet. Still on the bucket list-- maybe this year I will make some noise.
It is beautiful Fireburst color guitar displayed in my family room, but I haven't learned to play yet. Still on the bucket list-- maybe this year I will make some noise.
Want to start playing the guitar ? Just start by learning the basic open chords ( tons of instruction available on YouTube today ) and have some fun with it . If music is in your blood you’ll learn more and more by just wanting to pick the guitar up everyday . That’s the real secret . Good luck !
Jan 11, 2018 11:01:01 #
yes. I have an Epiphone--Martin- PRS- & an old beat up Alvarez. Play the Martin 98%.
Jan 11, 2018 11:22:30 #
Just remember: guitars die if they aren't played! Seriously, loosening strings between sessions, proper humidity, not storing them on same side or curved backs, etc. Will prolong their good sound and physical integity. I have several older guitars and in assessing value the first thing a luthier will ask before even hearing a recording of the instrument will be use and proper care; has it been consistently played.
Jan 11, 2018 12:00:23 #
This is a photo site...how about combining your hobbies and take some really nicely done pictures of your guitars?
Jan 11, 2018 12:53:05 #
I have an Ovation shallow bowl that is about 40 years old and does not have a scratch on it. Still sounds wonderful.
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