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Gun Totin' Guitarists

LowriderLowrider Member Posts: 6,587
edited September 2001 in General Discussion
Blue Tic made a remark about guitars in the "Newbie" thread, and it got me wondering how many of the fine folks here play musical instruments.Please give me a thousand lashes if this topic has been discussed before.I've played guitar (mostly acoustic) for over 30 years. I'm still no good but I have a lot of fun.I own a Taylor 6 string, Ovation 6 string, Guild 12 string, Ibanez 6 string, Alvarez 6 string and a National Resophonic Tricone resonator 6 string. Also a very old Banner Blue banjo ukulele and a very old Arthur Godfrey baritone uke.I also play harmonica, trumpet, and do a very poor job on the keyboard.My latest musical aspiration is to buy a set and learn to play bagpipes.Who else??It's OK to admit it. Nobody will doubt your manhood. Well, some of these A-holes might.
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    dheffleydheffley Member Posts: 25,000 ✭
    edited November -1
    Everyone in my family can play any instrument they pick up. I can't play a rubber band. Someday, I need to have a serious talk with my mom. Something just ain't right!
    Save, research, then buy the best.Join the NRA, NOW!Teach them young, teach them safe, teach them forever, but most of all, teach them to VOTE!
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    badboybobbadboybob Member Posts: 1,658 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    dheffley do you think a blood test might be desireable? Just jokin' son. [This message has been edited by badboybob (edited 09-29-2001).]
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    idsman75idsman75 Member Posts: 13,398 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Lowrider--I've been wanting to begin with an accoustic. A friend of mine taught himself how to play his and he always sounded good at "open mic" night at the bar playing with his buddies. I have been looking at Ibanez. Is that a decent representation of a good cross between price and quality for a starter guitar?
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    ED PED P Member Posts: 190 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Mainly a LesPaul straight through Mesa Rectoverb, but have the requisite Tele, Strat, etc...
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    dheffleydheffley Member Posts: 25,000 ✭
    edited November -1
    badboybob,yep, that's what I'm implying! Somehow I didn't get the gene pool!
    Save, research, then buy the best.Join the NRA, NOW!Teach them young, teach them safe, teach them forever, but most of all, teach them to VOTE!
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    metzmetz Member Posts: 121 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Been trying for about 15yrs to get "good" at guitarin'. Ain't gonna give up the day job anytime soon.Les Paul custom (had to have one, my favorite)Fender Squire strat with a humbucker at the bridgeYamaha fg460s12 (acoustic 12 string)Martin 6 stringand a Marshal valvestate for the hearing impaired.My other expensive hobby was collecting guitars. Now I am limited to stock on hand.Wheres Timberbeast??? I know he jams.AndyBeast is also pretty good at playing it, had the pleasure back at hunfest to hear him.[This message has been edited by metz (edited 09-29-2001).]
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    BlueTicBlueTic Member Posts: 4,072
    edited November -1
    Yeah Lowrider - I only have the one (Applause -A/E) I write more than I play, cause my stupid fingers just don't have the brains for it. I still have fun though.
    IF YOU DON'T LIKE MY RIGHTS - GET OUT OF MY COUNTRY (this includes politicians)
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    ElbestaElbesta Member Posts: 334 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I learned to play guitar about 5 years ago. Just play a little rithym and sing also. I built guitars for a short time, even sold three. Now I play a Guild 6 string acoustic/elect. Sit in sometimes with a local band.
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    LowriderLowrider Member Posts: 6,587
    edited November -1
    All right. This has the makin's of a band.Idsman: I think the Ibanez is a good value in a starter acoustic guitar. I'm teaching a friend to play and that's what he bought. You can buy them from $200 up to around $1000. You might also look at Fender acoustics, Seagulls, Takamine, and several other entry-level axes that I cant think of right now.Make sure it has a straight neck, preferably a solid (not laminated) top, good tuning hardware and low action (height of the strings above the fretboard). If the action is too high it will be hard to play, won't sound very good and you'll lose interest fast. If you have a friend who plays, take them shopping with you.
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    woodsmith42woodsmith42 Member Posts: 63 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    1 Takamine, 1 60's Hopf (big bucks) 2 Les pauls, 2 Gibson ES-175's, 1 Ovation Balledeer, 1 Aria mandolin and a 1929 Fischer mahogany grand piano
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    RembrandtRembrandt Member Posts: 4,486 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Lowrider, If you get the bagpipes....you're not going to start wearing those plaid skirts are you? I seem to remember those fellas in the movie "Braveheart" answered the question in unison no one dared ask....."what do they wear under a kilk?" I took Piano & Guitar lessons for a few years when I was younger....my Mom thought she could make a muscian out of me...I fooled her. Now I play percussion with my .44 mag.
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    LowriderLowrider Member Posts: 6,587
    edited November -1
    The only way to know for sure what's under those kilts is to look for yourself.Maybe the ol' mirrors-on-the-toes-of-your shoes trick.
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    FitzFitz Member Posts: 258 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    yup...guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, vocals.
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    .250Savage.250Savage Member Posts: 812 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Here in San Diego there used to be a store called Johnson Gun & Guitar, and it was a truly *-kickin' place w/ guitar guns, WWI/II/Korea/Vietnam memorabelia all over, and just generally way too much cool stuff. They claimed to have built guitar guns for Nugent and head-banger bands. Finally got tired of dealing with all the socialist c**p here in Kalifornia & moved to Arizona (Flagstaff, I think, but don't quote me). Don't blame 'em. Friend sez they are doing extremely well, have opened a second store. If you're ever there, drop by. It's worth it, the place is a trip.
    I may disagree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.--Voltare
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    BlueTicBlueTic Member Posts: 4,072
    edited November -1
    Lowrider - Lets play sometime, I've been outta practice too long even though I keep the guitar next to my easychair. My Daughter wants to learn - so I said "it's right there - get after it". No - I would let her take real lessons.
    IF YOU DON'T LIKE MY RIGHTS - GET OUT OF MY COUNTRY (this includes politicians)
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    thelaresterthelarester Member Posts: 22 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    "It's OK to admit it. Nobody will doubt your manhood. Well, some of these A-holes might."I proudly admit being a guitar player, just as I admit being a US citizen or a gun owner to people who have an issue with it. I have played for over 20 years, the last 10 professionally (not full time though). I have way too much gear to list like the others above have done! I do favor my Tom Anderson as well as a PRS CE-24 though.I just registered as a member of this forum, as well as the gunbroker.com website. I thought I would make my entrance within this thread, as I noticed somebody mentioned guitars.Regarding firearms experience, it's been a long time since I've been shooting but I'm beginning to develop an interest again. At the present time, the only firearm that I own is an old Colt Cobra .38 Special that was given to me by my father who is a retired DC Metropolitan Police Detective. I do also own a couple of bb pistols for "plinking" in my garage.Anyway, if anyone has any advise for a relatively new shooter I would greatly appreciate it. I would gladly exchange firearm advise for guitar advise as well ! You can find me lurking around on the FDP (Fender Discussion Page) at fenderforum.com.See you at the range !Larry
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