Learning Guitar - Page 3

jeffy777 · February 5th, 2008, 12:52 AM

Don't worry, you'll build up callouses in no time. The first few weeks are a pain, but after that, you'll be good if you play on a regular basis.

As far as strumming songs such as Johmmy Cash stuff, it all depends on how well you can stay with the rhythm. For some people, it's tricky at first, but this is also something that gets easier over time if it's not natural for you.

jensked · February 5th, 2008, 07:04 AM

Lol, I play that song with my band. Just as long people don't think you're playing it because you have hammeroids, it's a nice song!

I would have thought the Martin would be a lot easier to play...probably the action (space between fretboard and string) is quite high (compared to an electric), but I would imagine it's a superb guitar. Pics please!

Blind_Io · February 5th, 2008, 07:00 PM

Photos of the 1965 Martin D28, as requested. Of course the guitar is never kept in the sun, I just took the photo there so you could see the true color of the wood.

http://pic.phyrefile.com/2008/02/05/IMG0398.JPG

http://pic.phyrefile.com/2008/02/05/IMG0399.JPG

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jeffy777 · February 5th, 2008, 07:16 PM

WOW, I would love to play that guitar. Martins are the best acoustics, IMO.

toma_alimosh · February 5th, 2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Blind_Io

Photos of the 1965 Martin D28, as requested. Of course the guitar is never kept in the sun, I just took the photo there so you could see the true color of the wood.

White drapes, white wall, white door, white tile, white door frames, brown carpet, brown food bowl for the dog ... You like to match, colors, don't you? images/smilies/tongue.gif

Oh, and that's a great guitar. Thought you said you'd go for an electrical guitar.

Karoug · February 5th, 2008, 08:20 PM

That's a sweet guitar.. I need to get myself a good acoustic guitar...

Jon · February 5th, 2008, 08:30 PM

Ditto, i've played guitar for 8 years and still have the same old acoustic.. Never changed the strings either. Seen many many gigs.. now sounds god awful. images/smilies/lol.gif

Karoug · February 5th, 2008, 08:34 PM

^I still have my Yamaha acoustic, that has been to too many parties.. And btw give me my name back!!

Blind_Io · February 5th, 2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by toma_alimosh

White drapes, white wall, white door, white tile, white door frames, brown carpet, brown food bowl for the dog ... You like to match, colors, don't you? images/smilies/tongue.gif

Oh, and that's a great guitar. Thought you said you'd go for an electrical guitar.

The kitchen was remodeled before we moved in back in '93. They did a shit job of it and we are going to remodel later this year. The tile is not white, but more of a parchment color, and the carpet isn't as dark as it looks. The background is underexposed.

I tried to play electric when I was younger, but my taste in music has changed over the years. I had wanted my dad to teach me to play once I finished my degree and moved back to Salt Lake, I'm now learning as a way to honor him and the influence he had on me growing up.

Crazyjeeper · February 5th, 2008, 11:36 PM

That is a beautiful guitar. Good luck with your learning.

epp_b · February 6th, 2008, 03:11 AM

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+ YouTube Video

Am I justified in feeling really stupid that I've played guitar for almost ten years and never actually heard that song before? images/smilies/lol.gif

(that is, heard it, knowing what it is)

jensked · February 6th, 2008, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon

Ditto, i've played guitar for 8 years and still have the same old acoustic.. Never changed the strings either. Seen many many gigs.. now sounds god awful. images/smilies/lol.gif

You never changed the strings for 8 years? How on earth is that possible. They must sound horrible, you can't keep those in tune and they must break sooner or later. Get new strings for crying out loud. images/smilies/wacko.gif

Hidden_Hunter · February 6th, 2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffy777

WOW, I would love to play that guitar. Martins are the best acoustics, IMO.

You haven't heard a Maton images/smilies/wink.gif

Blind_Io · February 6th, 2008, 08:03 PM

In the lower right corner of your post, you may notice a button marked EDIT. It's quite useful for avoiding double posts. images/smilies/smile.gif

Jon · February 6th, 2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jensked

You never changed the strings for 8 years? How on earth is that possible. They must sound horrible, you can't keep those in tune and they must break sooner or later. Get new strings for crying out loud. images/smilies/wacko.gif

Oh have no question they sound awful.. But it's quite the opposite with regards to tuning. They NEVER go out of tune anymore. I play my Jackson most of the time now for gigging/general use anyway.

To be fair.. I wouldn't say they sound awful.. Well. I'll find somewhere to upload a clip to. Judge for yourself.

Edit: This MAY work..

http://www.2shared.com/file/2811652/...orJensked.html

Edit 2: Woops! I deleted.. I hmm.. Blind_Io, This is all your fault. images/smilies/lol.gif

February 5th, 2008, 12:52 AM	#41
jeffy777 Joined: Feb 8th, 2005 Last Online: 05:54 AM Location: US Age: 27 Posts: 5,460 Car: '04 Toyota Sienna, crippled people like vans.... Rep Power: 45	Don't worry, you'll build up callouses in no time. The first few weeks are a pain, but after that, you'll be good if you play on a regular basis. As far as strumming songs such as Johmmy Cash stuff, it all depends on how well you can stay with the rhythm. For some people, it's tricky at first, but this is also something that gets easier over time if it's not natural for you. __________________ A man named Jeffy once said, "If laziness is craziness, then I've lost my marbles...and I don't feel like trying to find them."

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jensked Joined: Mar 31st, 2005 Last Online: September 5th, 2008 Location: Flanders, Belgium Age: 24 Posts: 3,881 Car: RIP Opel Astra -> 2006 Toyota Corolla Wagon Rep Power: 32	Lol, I play that song with my band. Just as long people don't think you're playing it because you have hammeroids, it's a nice song! I would have thought the Martin would be a lot easier to play...probably the action (space between fretboard and string) is quite high (compared to an electric), but I would imagine it's a superb guitar. Pics please! __________________

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jeffy777 Joined: Feb 8th, 2005 Last Online: 05:54 AM Location: US Age: 27 Posts: 5,460 Car: '04 Toyota Sienna, crippled people like vans.... Rep Power: 45	WOW, I would love to play that guitar. Martins are the best acoustics, IMO. __________________ A man named Jeffy once said, "If laziness is craziness, then I've lost my marbles...and I don't feel like trying to find them."

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Karoug Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Sweden Age: 30 Posts: 1,470 Car: Volvo 745GLT! 3 bikes Rep Power: 19	^I still have my Yamaha acoustic, that has been to too many parties.. And btw give me my name back!! __________________

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