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Elite Bodybuilder 
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i was going to buy me an acoustic and start learning how to play as ive wanted to for a long time. i just wanted to know how much one will cost me and what kind i should look into. i dont want to buy a piece of crap but something thats not to expensive either. how hard is it to learn and become decent at playing? thanks     | ||
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Olympian 
Posts: 1757 |
I bought a bass guitar and an amp about 2 or 3 years ago and it's sitting in my basement collecting dust now. It takes lots of time and practice. I was thinking that shit couldn't be that hard but I was wrong. I just didn't have the time or patience to commit to it. I'd start out with something cheap and start learining, later on if you decide you like it, then i'd think about getting a good axe. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder 
Posts: 71 |
what i would suggest is hittin' a pawn shop and picking up something for under $100. You never know you might not like it, if you got cash to blow an Ovation or a Martin are good makes. Starting out on an acoustic is a good move learn all the basics on that then hit the electric, you will be that much better. As far as hard hard it is, that depends on you, you could be a natural, or it could come pretty tough. I have never taken a lesson in my life and have been playing for about 13 years self-taught, it will be very frustrating at first but stick with it and read lots of mags and practice practice practice....If you have a "Guitar Center" nearby go there first and see what they got you can maybe find a new one for around $100. Good luck | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder 
Posts: 486 |
I have a Yamaha Acoustic, I am taking lessons now and my fingers are killing me...I had to cut off my nails, that sucks. Me and my brother bought them at the same time, he is playing all kinds of shit and I am playing like shit..hehehehe... ------------------ | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 778 |
thanks alot for the info. alot of my 'hippie' friends play and they would be able to help me out alot too so i guess thats a plus. I guess ill buy something cheap until i get good at playing and see if i like it. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 486 |
PURCHASE A LOT OF BANDAIDS!!!!!  I AINT' KIDDIN' EITHER..THESE LITTLE FINGERS OF MINE HURT LIKE A BITCH...OUUUUUCHIE!!! I'm such a puss though...------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 71 |
try this, buy acoustic but put electric strings on it to start with, it will be alot less painful, and remember buy a lite guage string. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 486 |
THANK YOU, I'm gonna kick my instructor in the ass, he has not even mentioned that, fucker. I think he likes to see me in pain. Ha, I'm one up on him now. See there, you learn something new everyday, my Mommy was right...hehehe | ||
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Freak 
Posts: 2457 |
Well I have been trying the last year and half. Can say that it going fast but I'm getting it. Get a small amp for around 100 - and get a mexician strat for around 270 and you'll be happy. I know more about building them and equipment than I do playing right now. Also Tab is easy to read and is all over the net. Jsut about every song you can think of is out for free. | ||
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Freak
Posts: 2247 |
Never buy a cheap piece of shit...it just makes life more difficult. The nicer the guitar, the easier to play. It's like a car: what would you rather learn on, a brand new Sunfire, or a 1978 Pinto that has sticky gears? Pieces of shit don't stay in tune, their fretboards are crap, and the tuning pegs strip very easily. I have a Fender nylon stringed classical (an absolute dream) and a Seagull 6 string acoustic. Had a Seagull 12 string as well, but it got stolen. Fender acoustics are nice too. Can't go wrong with an Ovation, but chances are slim you can get one at a deal. I'm not sure if you can get Seagulls in America (hand made in Montreal) but if you can, they are reasonably priced (about $400 Canadian) and sound wicked. You can get extra light guage strings, but the lighter the string, the easier it will go out of tune. I like gold wound, but they're expensive. Otherwise, brass wound have a nice rich sound. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 71 |
of course Kat is right, you get what you pay for i was merely suggesting that you dont blow a shitload of cash, cuz obviously they can get up there in price, but if you feel you have the determination to learn then go and buy a nice one, Ovation has a sister brand called Applause, made by Ovation but not the same woods, but same craftsmanship, check musiciansfriend.com for prices, you will be satified with this one, and if you stick with it you will still have a nice instrument, I am thinking about getting one myself. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 70 |
IV PLAYED BASS FOR ABOUT 7 YEARS AND I PRACTICE EVERYDAY | ||
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Freak
Posts: 2247 |
I've never tried an Applause...gotta check that out. Thanks Godzilla I forgot to answer the second part of your question, whichis the easy part. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 71 |
Go to Musiciansfriend.com and in the search type in "washburn" then when it pulls up the list scroll down to the bottom and click on the second page and go to #34 the Stealth, that is my next Ax, that fucker is BAD!!!! | ||
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Freak
Posts: 2247 |
Yeah, I know the one..that is a BADASS guitar. I'm thinking of buying a bass to add to my stringed collection and I think Im gonna go with a Washburn cause they have such nice thin necks for my wee hands. Fender bass's are like playing 2x4's. I also want to get a Telecaster, and a Gibson Black Beauty Les Paul. I've got 2 Epiphones right now..one 1967 Coronet that is pre-Gibson and a new Explorer. I'm not that happy with the Explorer, but it was a present. I had a BC Rich Mockingbird that I sold a while back. Just bought a PA system though so Im broke. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 607 |
quote: why so have i. i have a warwick bass and hartke 350 watt amp. the sound is ammazing. there's nothing like a wicked, thick and bright badass slap-bass sound. *whackity-whackity-poumm-slap-slappity-slap-oooomph* i also play guitar. ------------------ | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 450 |
I've been playing for about 6 yrs. now...it's not as hard to learn as you may think. Just pick up any "beginning guitar" book that shows tablature...you don't even need to know how to read notes. Once you get good at playing "Mary Had a Little Lamb," and "Happy Birthday" and all that bullshit, start buying guitar tablature books of your favorite bands' albums. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 239 |
slack.... i have played along time and played in bands. At one time i thought it would be my life. Music is like anything else, the more you put into it the more you will get out of it. It's not hard to attain basic proficiency on an instrument, but if you want to be really good you have to put in SERIOUS time and dedication. Just like anything in life. Since you are just beginning don't spend too much now, wait until you see if you really like it and will stick with it. Buy yourself a decent low priced acoustic (maybe $200-300) and go from there. BTW, learning tab is ok, but learn to read music it will make everything easier in the long run. ------------------ | ||
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Freak
Posts: 2247 |
Big Bazooka..you've got a Warwick??? GADDAMN! | ||
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Freak
Posts: 2261 |
latimer, wanna get rid of it??? if so email me. kats right, I bought a peice of shit about a yr ago and dont compair to my friends quitar... Ovation, electric acoustic. I dont know a complete song but alot of intros, or main riffs. I played bass in a high school garage band, hardest songs I could paly were ozzys goodbye to romance and a bon jovi living on a prayer. we were ok, none of us knew how to read quitar music, we all played by ear and 90% of our equipment was borowed. lol | ||
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Freak
Posts: 2457 |
I have two strats An American Standard - got for about $695, major sale. Then a mexican Strat - I started with, that was $275. I haven't had a one bit of trouble. I just picked up a squire Telecaster - I know your like its cheap, but it had great wood on the fret board and a adler body. So I just order a set of EMG pick ups and wiring harness. Amps - I have pick this all up in the last years. | ||
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Cool Novice 
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I have 5 electric guitars. 3 of them are total crap and I tore them up to use as parts to fix problems on future guitars. and to learn how they work. the two nice ones are great - one for dropped D stuff like Tool and the like, and the other for lead. I also have some decent amps and a RP12. My apartment would kick me out if I started using the amps, so I mainly play with headphones and the cabinet simulator in the RP12. the good sides of learning on accoustic first is 1) they are cheap to get used - and do get used, don't bother with a new one. 2) once you learn to play well on accoustic, the electric feels so easy to play (you will have strong fingers/forearms from the accoustic). so basically it depends on what sort of music you want to play and how much you really want to play. ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 147 |
ITs a good thing your starting on acoustic as it will build finger stength. I would recommend you tune every string down a full step to start with so it easier on you fingers and wrist and you can later tune "up" to standard tuning. Yamahas are good and cheap for a starter, but you will eventualy feel frustrated and want to move up. Brass strings sound great on all acoustics but they die fast forcing you to change em often. But I think its worth it. Grotto. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 607 |
quote: yeah, baby. warwick's "corvette pro-line". maple coloured. fits perfectly to my playing style. kick-ass bass! ------------------ | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 664 |
I've got an ovation celebrity, not too expensive of an accoustic guitar. Then i have my casino, which is sweet. Just sold my les paul, so only 2 guitars at the moment. Still waitin to get money to get me a rickenbacker. I recommend an ovation or a fender accoustic to start with, both can be pretty affordable and are good guitars. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 511 |
i play.. i used to play all the time, but dont have much time now. but i am getting back into it.. |
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