Who else plays guitar around here??

[Bisquitlips]

Just wanted to know where all our guitarist are?

I have played for 43 years. Was lead guitarist in several rock bands 22 of those years. Played every weekend. Got bored with it and now I just play for myself.

And remember: If its too loud, then your too old!

[Incurable]

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Just wanted to know where all our guitarist are?

I have played for 43 years. Was lead guitarist in several rock bands 22 of those years. Played every weekend. Got bored with it and now I just play for myself.

And remember: If its too loud, then your too old!

My story exactly...

Then


Now

[eric23]

I tried to learn a few times but I am just not gifted in music.

[Zman86]

I've been playing for almost 11 years now. Was always a musical child, played violin for 5 years, got bored with that, played bass for a while, then moved to guitar and never turned back. Was raised on the blues, and thats mostly what I play now, along with some old 50's classics and classic rock stuff. Never really been "in" a band, played bass for a 50's cover band for a while, and other than that I just go to jam sessions or open mic nights. I play mainly for myself, keeps me sane and allows me to unwind after a stressful day, although nothing really beats (for me anyways) having someone you never met compliment you and your playing after you finish your set and get off the stage. Sure beats having your parents yell "turn it down" all the time, to which my response is "hey, I could have taken up the drums"

I also enjoy collecting music gear. Just bought a Tweed Fender Blues Jr. and it kicks about 10 different kinds of a**. Also have a 1956 Tweed Fender Champ, a 1976 Fender Champ, a Mesa Boogie F-30, Just sold my early 80's Marshall JCM800 to buy the Blues Jr. Guitar wise, between my father and I we have about 30 guitars, various homebuilt and Vintage Japanese stuff. I love Mexican Fender Stratocasters, both of mine blow my american strat out of the water for both sound and playability. I have a SRV signature Strat, a 1993 mexican and a 1998 mexican strat, a 1975 Gibson Flying V, a Taylor 312CE acoustic and an old Silvertone acoustic that was rescued from being scrap wood.

[Dan Pierce]

Bass player for the last 22 years.
dP

[Bisquitlips]

Cool guys! I knew there were some talented people around here!

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Cool guys! I knew there were some talented people around here!

I just said I've been a professional bass player for 22 years. I didn't say anything about talent.
dP

[Goodwatch]

You have struck a raw nerve here I will not be able to catch any sleep tonight All my life I've been besotted about guitars and guitar players. I've even took a couple of lessons. A brick plays better guitar than I

So no, I don't play guitar for real. But in my secret dreams I'm Alex van Halen, Rory Gallagher, Biréli Lagrène, Jan Akkerman, Jimi Hendrix, Yngwie Malmsteen and the great Django Reinhardt all in one.

[redshirt1957]

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

You have struck a raw nerve here I will not be able to catch any sleep tonight All my life I've been besotted about guitars and guitar players. I've even took a couple of lessons. A brick plays better guitar than I

So no, I don't play guitar for real. But in my secret dreams I'm Alex van Halen, Rory Gallagher, Biréli Lagrène, Jan Akkerman, Jimi Hendrix, Yngwie Malmsteen and the great Django Reinhardt all in one.

Ah yes oh great one, Bubba the one finger guitar player.

[ttannert]

Does Guitar Hero count?

[GrandDaddy]

Originally Posted by Incurable

My story exactly...

Then

So which one are you in this picture? What part of PNW are you from?

[wsaraceni]

i attempt to play guitar. spend all my spare cash on gear. a watch is next before any more purchases

[Leighton]

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Ah yes oh great one, Bubba the one finger guitar player.

Open tunning Bubba, the slide machine.

[Incurable]

Originally Posted by GrandDaddy

So which one are you in this picture? What part of PNW are you from?

I'm the follicaly-challenged one on the far left. I was doubling on keyboards at the time forcing me to hover around them when needed.

More cheese from the 70's...

[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by Incurable

I'm the follicaly-challenged one on the far left. I was doubling on keyboards at the time forcing me to hover around them when needed.

More cheese from the 70's...

Nice Black Beauty!!!

[mailman]

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Ah yes oh great one, Bubba the one finger guitar player.

That ain't no guitar you're finger pickin

[Trurolexer]

Me, but only one song I can...

Every Rose Has It's Thorn

[mailman]

Originally Posted by Trurolexer

Me, but only one song I can...

Every Rose Has It's Thorn

LMAO

[Trurolexer]

Originally Posted by mailman

LMAO

[ippon20]

Originally Posted by Incurable

I'm the follicaly-challenged one on the far left. I was doubling on keyboards at the time forcing me to hover around them when needed.

More cheese from the 70's...

Yup, I'm a fan of the LP as well...

[Dan Pierce]

Great looking axes. Her's my small gig setup.
dP

[mikea]

I play a little...my guitars may tell you i'm a decent player but that would be incorrect.

i have a martin hd-28, martin d16-rgte, martin traveler, and a gibson les paul standard

[Incurable]

Wow, Dan... Your Gretsch is pretty unique. Arch top, hollow body, trapeze tailpiece, forward pickup is way up there next to the neck. You'd think that would make for a pretty soft sound. Gretsch is one of those great old names that have been around forever. I remember being infatuated q/Paul McCartney's "violin bass" in the '60's... another hollow body bass. It's always fun to perform. Keep up the good work...

[theenemywithin]

I've ben playing for about 10 years.

I've got a 1978 Marshall Valve Amp (this is one of the best amps you will ever see/hear)
I've got a Gibson Les Paul Standard, a Yamaha Semi-Acoustic, a Squire Strat (plays like a dream but has S*H*I*T pickups) and an Epiphone acoustic.

I'm getting my loft boarded out in the new year so i goig to move all my gear up there and practice like i mean it.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by Incurable

Wow, Dan... Your Gretsch is pretty unique. Arch top, hollow body, trapeze tailpiece, forward pickup is way up there next to the neck. You'd think that would make for a pretty soft sound. Gretsch is one of those great old names that have been around forever. I remember being infatuated q/Paul McCartney's "violin bass" in the '60's... another hollow body bass. It's always fun to perform. Keep up the good work...

Thanks, Pat. Been getting into hollow bodies since starting an acoustic band. Could never find an acoustic bass that fit the bill and believe me, I tried many. Also use this hot rodded Dean that works pretty good too.
Typically use both pickups but when extra oomph is needed I'll use the font pickup only.....................hold on to your eggnog.
dP

[Jocke]

I just play for fun when I got time, unfortunately that is not so often.



Jocke

[Zman86]

Is that Mesa a Mk I, II or III Jocke? I tried many out, and I really wanted to like them, but could never find one that fit my playing. Always found them very "touchy" amps. Very nice in the right hands though....

[Gerry]

I try and play funky acoustic guitar like this http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=mshXfb2H9eA

I'm completely useless at using a pick or trying to play electric :)

[bodybump]

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Cool guys! I knew there were some talented people around here!

Richard can i be in your band if im playing a flute?

[Gerry]

Originally Posted by bodybump

Richard can i be in your band if im playing a flute?

Go Tull!