I would have to choose one of the following three:
Washburn X50PROFE
Gibson SG II
Jackson Flying V
26 2007-11-14 12:05:11
Re: What is your electric "dream guitar", even if you don't have it. (35 replies, posted in Electric)
27 2007-11-13 10:10:09
Re: trem question (6 replies, posted in Electric)
Ok, cheers for your input.
Anyone else agree/disagree?
28 2007-11-12 15:35:06
Topic: trem question (6 replies, posted in Electric)
Hey,
I'm looking at purchasing a Jackson Flying V from a local music shop for £250 (around $500) however, the only thing putting me off is that it's a string through body and I like having the choice of using my trem.
Would it be possible to fit a floating trem (floyd rose or something like it) to a string through body? Or would it just look terrible.
Before you think I'm completely stupid, I do know that this will mean fitting a whole new bridge, and then I will somehow need to fill the holes in the body.
If possible, would this be an easy thing? Or would I just be wasting my time and should I be looking at buying a guitar with the trem already there??
Ben
29 2007-11-12 15:06:53
Re: stupid question (13 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Seeing as this is already about time sigs, how do I play a 4/6 beat?
30 2007-11-12 13:08:47
Re: I'm kind of stuck with my playing. . . (11 replies, posted in Acoustic)
This same issue happened to me about 6 weeks ago.
Just before I started college, I could comfortably play what I knew, but I wasn't improving, and wasn't managing too no matter how hard I tried.
However, I met a good friend here and he gave me a brilliant piece of advice.
"No matter how hard you find a song, NEVER be afraid to just try. The more you try the harder stuff the easier it will become"
At first I just thought "what the hell" but it actually has helped me a lot. I'm more of an acoustic player, but stray onto my electrics every so often, and I got home that night, found a solo I wanted to learn, and just played it over and over until I nailed it.
It takes time, but the thrill you get at the end is more than worth it.
Ben
31 2007-11-12 10:07:04
Re: wierd creak... (12 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Cheers zurf, I'll look into that.
And johncross, I have already accepted it. But until I can get another acoustic I need to keep it as I have to use it for the church worship band.
Eagle, I was going to donate it if it was going to cost too much too repair, but again, I need to wait until I have another one.
Ben
32 2007-11-09 11:53:23
Re: Do you play from your heart or just because you know how? (33 replies, posted in Electric)
I started learning guitar around 2 years ago now.
I owned a guitar for 6 months previous to that which I brought because I thought owning a guitar would make me look "cool."
However, once I decided to learn, I fell in love with playing and that love has never left me.
I've always been alright at music, have always taught myself and progressed quickly.
I believe I am like this as I have a real love of music.
The way I see it is, it doesn't matter how well you play, it's the effort you put into the playing that counts.
This doesn't mean you have to try with every song, but if you really do love playing, you will improve at a fast rate.
I know some people that, although absolutely BRILLIANT guitarists, they are very poor musicians.
If you do not love music, no matter how well you play it will always be noticeable to those of us who do.
Ben
33 2007-11-09 11:46:17
Re: wierd creak... (12 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I know what you mean aj. She wasn't expensive when I got her either.
I bought her around 2 years ago when I decided I wanted to start to play.
I've been thinking about replacing her for a while, but lack of funds and the fact my mum wont let me have any more guitars until we move because I already have too many has stopped me 
34 2007-11-08 23:54:15
Re: wierd creak... (12 replies, posted in Acoustic)
In answer to your question, shes a Stagg SW206CE-BK.
She's not my best or favourite guiar but I still don't want her to be damaged. gitaardocphil, I know that the break wasn't there before.
Zurf, I don't think it can be the electrics, as literally any pressure on the back of the guitar makes her creak.
Ben
35 2007-11-08 17:40:09
Topic: wierd creak... (12 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I was playing on one of my acoustics a few days ago, and the strap came off the bottom end and she fell to the ground
I picked her up and strummed and she still sounded the same, so obviously I was relieved.
However, now, whenever ANY pressure is applied to the back of the guitar it creaks. It isn't too noticable over usual acoustic strumming, but if I try and pick anything it is drowned out by the creak. Also, when I plug it, the creak drowns out anything that I play.
Does anyone know whats wrong with her??
Someone told me that it might be the bracing gone, in which case, is this expensive??
Thanks in advance...
Ben
36 2007-10-03 15:36:20
Re: does any1 play G like this? (22 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I use that variation of G all the time. it gives a fuller sound.
I also use the C that Hazenk mentioned. Depending on the song 