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Post by Blues Dues on Sept 25, 2009 20:25:01 GMT -5
Strictly an amateur "hummer and strummer" ... been attempting to
learn guitar for about ... oh .. 45 years now.
In the younger days I liked the electrics ... still do ... but have found myself gravitating more and more to the acoustic side of the house.
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Post by guitarfreak on Sept 25, 2009 20:56:31 GMT -5
Well OK then...I'll follow...."guitarfreak"
Currently learning "C", "F" and "G" guitar chords ;D
Can't feel the tips of fingers (numb) as I currently type.
SCE
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Post by papajohn on Sept 27, 2009 9:21:35 GMT -5
Ok, I'll dive in. Started in '63 or so. Heard this old band called the Beatles and just had to get in on this! First band was The Myst. Did pretty well for a bunch of adolescents. Took 4th place in the state battle of the bands. Check out The Myst at www.myfirstband.com. Can't believe I was that thin once. I'm the one with the Vox 335. Don't want to know what that would be worth today. Did some acoustic duo stuff in college. Mostly war protest type stuff. Got married and kissed rock'n'roll goodbye. (Didn't we all?) Got back into the game back in '88. I met Mark Farner from Grand Funk and got a chance to hang out with him on his tour bus for a few hours. He was extremely influencial in convincing me to get back into music. Played guitar and keyboards for a few bands for awhile Switched over to bass in '99 or so. Figured it was easier to get a gig as a bass player. Played with a number of bands until this current gig came along. Been playing bass for the band "Connected" for the last five years now. Love this band and have no desires to leave it but if anyone needs a fill-in bass player for a gig,call me. I'm told I'm a helluva bass player but you be the judge. Don't have any hope of any sort of lead guitar work any more. Lost half my left index finger last year. No problem with bass but gets a little tough trying do guitar licks. I'm still a decent rhythm player but the days of smokin' solos are over. That's way too much for me. Hope to see some other posts here. Be good to catch with other local musicians. Papa John |
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Post by Blues Dues on Sept 27, 2009 10:04:21 GMT -5
Ok, I'll dive in. Started in '63 or so. Heard this old band called the Beatles and just had to get in on this! First band was The Myst. Did pretty well for a bunch of adolescents. Took 4th place in the state battle of the bands. Check out The Myst at www.myfirstband.com. Can't believe I was that thin once. I'm the one with the Vox 335. Don't want to know what that would be worth today. Did some acoustic duo stuff in college. Mostly war protest type stuff. Got married and kissed rock'n'roll goodbye. (Didn't we all?) Got back into the game back in '88. I met Mark Farner from Grand Funk and got a chance to hang out with him on his tour bus for a few hours. He was extremely influencial in convincing me to get back into music. Played guitar and keyboards for a few bands for awhile Switched over to bass in '99 or so. Figured it was easier to get a gig as a bass player. Played with a number of bands until this current gig came along. Been playing bass for the band "Connected" for the last five years now. Love this band and have no desires to leave it but if anyone needs a fill-in bass player for a gig,call me. I'm told I'm a helluva bass player but you be the judge. Don't have any hope of any sort of lead guitar work any more. Lost half my left index finger last year. No problem with bass but gets a little tough trying do guitar licks. I'm still a decent rhythm player but the days of smokin' solos are over. That's way too much for me. Hope to see some other posts here. Be good to catch with other local musicians. Papa John Welcome John. Glad to see you got the login issue resolved. For the other members ... I have seen and heard "Connected, the Band" in action several times. Excellent band! RCE |
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Post by gdobro on Sept 27, 2009 17:29:26 GMT -5
Hello to all. Nice forum. My musical capabilities are limited, but still practicing. Currently I have a 2000 Gibson Dobro, a gift from a local music store, and a Peavey ACBXP Millennium bass. The bass plugs into a Peavey max series 115 amp, which can bump the house off it's foundation. Unfortunately I'm from the tab era of learning, but it's still fun. Looking forward to learning from some experts around here.
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Post by rickc on Sept 27, 2009 20:45:27 GMT -5
I've been playing since I was twelve and that's 37 years ago tomorrow  I'm still a hack but the one thing I have learned is that guitar players are a dime a dozen, there is always someone better and there is always someone worse. As long as it makes you happy that's all that matters! |
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Post by Blues Dues on Sept 27, 2009 22:37:09 GMT -5
I've been playing since I was twelve and that's 37 years ago tomorrow I'm still a hack but the one thing I have learned is that guitar players are a dime a dozen, there is always someone better and there is always someone worse. As long as it makes you happy that's all that matters! Your B-day is tomorrow, Sept 28th?. Steve's is also tomorrow, Sept 28th. That might just call for a celebration. Happy Birthday! RCE |
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Post by rickc on Sept 28, 2009 5:03:22 GMT -5
Sure is, I'll stop by for a beer ;D
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Post by Rat on Sept 28, 2009 14:27:31 GMT -5
I've been playing since I was twelve and that's 37 years ago tomorrow I'm still a hack but the one thing I have learned is that guitar players are a dime a dozen, there is always someone better and there is always someone worse. As long as it makes you happy that's all that matters! You are so far from being a hack... don't be modest dude, you can rip it up with the best of 'em! |
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Post by rickc on Sept 28, 2009 17:13:59 GMT -5
It's not modest, it's humble and that's because I've heard SO! many better.
But Thank You
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Post by guitarfreak on Sept 28, 2009 19:34:42 GMT -5
Whatever.... ;D More importantly....missed you for a beer for our same-day birthdays  |
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Post by rickc on Sept 28, 2009 19:43:54 GMT -5
We'll have a belated one, or two, or... ;D
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Post by guitarfreak on Sept 28, 2009 22:41:32 GMT -5
6, 12 or 18 packs? ;D
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Post by rickc on Sept 29, 2009 15:58:11 GMT -5
Sure ;D
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Post by tim on Sept 29, 2009 20:39:40 GMT -5
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I'm still a hack but the one thing I have learned is that guitar players are a dime a dozen, there is always someone better and there is always someone worse. As long as it makes you happy that's all that matters!
