Guitar players out there?
01-25-2004, 02:37 PM
#1
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K,
I know a few of you guys play, I remember reading a discussion about some brands, etc a while back
(BootlegSQi I think was one?)
Anyways, looking to add a little soul to my bored unemployed life, so considering learning to play the axe...
What are some things to look for in an acoustic guitar, and what would I need to reasonably be able to practice, etc, if I already had someone to teach me the 'basics' like chords and stuff.
Oh yeah, I am left-handed also, i assume thats important?
Please, any info would be appreciated
Cheers
I know a few of you guys play, I remember reading a discussion about some brands, etc a while back
(BootlegSQi I think was one?)
Anyways, looking to add a little soul to my bored unemployed life, so considering learning to play the axe...
What are some things to look for in an acoustic guitar, and what would I need to reasonably be able to practice, etc, if I already had someone to teach me the 'basics' like chords and stuff.
Oh yeah, I am left-handed also, i assume thats important?
Please, any info would be appreciated
Cheers
01-25-2004, 03:05 PM
#2
You can just buy a used acoustic, it won't matter wheather it's left or right handed unless you really want that pickguard. You'll save some cash. Never buy a guitar that has any cracks, big or small. It wouldn't hurt to get a guitar humidifier to protect that wood. Just for a practice guitar, It doesn't have to sound like a custom built axe, but don't get something you hate from the bat. Get something with decent action. Depending on what your hands and fingers are like, you want the strings very close to the fret board without rattling against any frets. Keep the strings fresh, nothings worse then playing heavy acoustic strings that are "Rusty" and hurt when your slinding your fingers. Try and learn some actual music instead of just learning every green day song. Hope this helps.
01-25-2004, 05:09 PM
#5
I started off 4 years ago with a Charvel 500B acoustic/electric. It's not as easy as an electric to start off with, but it's cool knowing you can play acoustic and then plug it into an amp to jam away. [img]graemlins/jammin.gif[/img]
Slap a set of Ernie Ball strings and you're rockin'!
Slap a set of Ernie Ball strings and you're rockin'!
01-25-2004, 05:21 PM
#6
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What about stuff like Chadxton mentioned, strings, etc.?
Or should I not even worry about that until later?
How about recommending a decent book or something that covers this sort of thing, I imagine there are a billion, any specific ones to look for??
I figure to start with acoustic because its (hopefully) cheaper? easier (or not)?
Also because its the foundation/ basics...
Or should I not even worry about that until later?
How about recommending a decent book or something that covers this sort of thing, I imagine there are a billion, any specific ones to look for??
I figure to start with acoustic because its (hopefully) cheaper? easier (or not)?
Also because its the foundation/ basics...
01-25-2004, 05:35 PM
#7
I basically taught myself to play from just one chord sheet with all basic chords...64 of them I think.
After that, I printed off tabs of my favourite songs and took things from there. Timing came naturally for me, so that was a plus. Thing is, I never pursued to perfect my songs because I still had some difficulty playing some chords.
I think I should pick my guitar back up and get jamming again. I'm starting to miss it now.
After that, I printed off tabs of my favourite songs and took things from there. Timing came naturally for me, so that was a plus. Thing is, I never pursued to perfect my songs because I still had some difficulty playing some chords.
I think I should pick my guitar back up and get jamming again. I'm starting to miss it now.
01-25-2004, 05:40 PM
#8
Oh, about the strings...
If it's a used guitar, I'd probably recommend getting new strings, thinner gauge ones maybe might help with the amount of pressure you need to ensure a solid note.
One thing to expect after hours of practicing is plenty of callous buildup on your fingertips. It helps after a while. [img]smile.gif[/img]
[ January 25, 2004, 06:42 PM: Message edited by: Chadxton ]
If it's a used guitar, I'd probably recommend getting new strings, thinner gauge ones maybe might help with the amount of pressure you need to ensure a solid note.
One thing to expect after hours of practicing is plenty of callous buildup on your fingertips. It helps after a while. [img]smile.gif[/img]
[ January 25, 2004, 06:42 PM: Message edited by: Chadxton ]
