dgbrit 258 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I took up the Guitar a couple of years ago a bit late but always wanted to be able to play something Its sort of addictive i now have a fine collection of new & old Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Been at it since my teens, one day I'll master it! did you ever know a biker named Mick Brittle? lived up beechdale had a 500 goldie? you've probably heard it said before, "just like Hendrix" but this guy was/is, good enough to have played a gig when Jimi's dad Al was guest of honour, also has one of best collection of hendix pics known to man inc lots sent over via Al. Used to tell me "just practice" but it's not, true you get better but like lots in life some have "it" some don't Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Funny you should say that, I have recently thought the same. Last year whils in L.A. I wandered into the guitar section of a large electronic store. I was very tempted, I can tell you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I always wanted to play guitar , but I've got stumpy fingers!! I can still play a bit of bass and the good old riff to "Smoke on the water" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I played Bass for years....now its the good ole 5 string banjo.......YEEEE HAAAAA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I heard a rumour that you played some kind of instrument Kev? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I bought an electric Bass when I first came to the states - and tried to learn, but never could get "it", so I sold it. It was an Ibanez "fretless" and is now worth a whole lot more than I paid for it (or sold it for) - shoulda kept it! A few years back Mary gave me a ukulele - which I keep meaning to take lessons for! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,090 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I remember my brother buying an Hawaiian guitar, the kind you place across your knee. This would be late 50's I'm guessing, most likely someone played one on a record and he liked the sound. He never mastered it and it got sold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I learnt the note of B on the bass and got a gig !! (I think I told you that already Kev!!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Must be someone somewhere not heard it tho !rotfl! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dgbrit 258 Posted March 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I now have 8 guitars Usa Strat i customized it a bit will post a pic Mexican strat Martin accoustic 1991 Gibson Les Paul Alvarez 12 string Danelectro 12 string electric Ovation elite Yamaha SA500 Blueridge Accustic I can now play anything but you probably wouldnt like it Favorite song Jan Akkerman Prima Donna Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I had a Yamaha SR500, ever so loud! http://www.myspace.com/philallwood/music/songs/chunk-35862035 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nnsc 131 Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 That's some collection there dgbrit, must've cost a small fortune. All I have is a j160e. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dgbrit 258 Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 I played Bass for years....now its the good ole 5 string banjo.......YEEEE HAAAAA I picked up a Banjo in the music store damb that thing was loud , Not for me, The owner said that is why they made the Dreadnought guitar so it could be compete with the banjo Anyway im up to 10 guitars now, Just bought a Canadian made LaPatrie Hybrid everything else is parked , Seems like everything is made in China now expensive laminate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Never had a tune out of Fynger yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tre 0 Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 I love to listen to someone playing guitar. The last time I went to hear someone playing was in, The Sir Walter Raleigh pub on Raleigh St about 8 years ago. My nephew gave me his electric yahama. But I cannot play it. I am going to look for a teacher in a couple of months to show me. It is so relaxing to listen to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 I have always wanted to play the Sax and have recently looked at buying one. But I dont have a clue about such? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dgbrit 258 Posted July 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 I love to listen to someone playing guitar. The last time I went to hear someone playing was in, The Sir Walter Raleigh pub on Raleigh St about 8 years ago. My nephew gave me his electric yahama. But I cannot play it. I am going to look for a teacher in a couple of months to show me. It is so relaxing to listen to. If you have a computer you have all you need, The nice thing is you can learn when you have the time & can repeat it as many times as you need There are sites that are free & very good like Justinguitar.com never a hint about money unless you want to make a donation or licklibrary that charges a small amount per month I did try having lessons years ago but couldnt make all my appointments & found i forgot most of the lesson in about the time it took to drive home. The trick i find works for me is dont put the guitar away, Buy a stand & have it in sight & you will be more likely to pick it up Electric guitar easyier on the fingers , Steel accoustic harder, Nylon classical wider fretboard so more room for fingers can be electric like the new one i have. I do find myself playing more fingerstyle since getting the classical guitar + it gets played the most Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danny333 7 Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 http://www.youtube.c...h?v=QUscL1DsBl0 Heres my Nephew Mike,, he always wanted to learn the Guitar, I wonder if he will !!!. ( Sorry Mike.) " Donut Panic " do a few Gigs around town for Charity Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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