You're the man, buvvy. I like the same things. I am 58 this month. I love the sixties. And, like you, my memory isn't the strongest of my attributes.
3,802 2009-01-07 19:10:53
Re: Looking for a New Guitar (35 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Well, thankyou for all the sage advice. I have upped the looking price to $800-1000 now. Go figure. I have been trying out a few Martins. They really sound sweet and feel good. I really want a Martin Custom D, but I have been reading that some get cracks from low humudity and I live in a low humidity area. So. I am considering the Martin DX1RGT just because it only has a wooden top. It sounds great also. What kind of special care do you need for an all wooden guitar in a low humidity area? I really don't want to keep it in the case all the time because I like it ready to play when I get the whim, which is usually many short sessions in a day.
3,803 2009-01-07 16:50:14
Re: Double Chords? (23 replies, posted in Acoustic)
resprod wrote:
My dad plays and he has a broken tendon from a childhood accident that prevents him from bending his middle finger on his strumming hand. Sadly enough he was not allowed to play in Church ;-)
He might have been OK at Woodstock playing for Country Joe McDonald.
3,804 2009-01-07 16:24:11
Re: Double Chords? (23 replies, posted in Acoustic)
What's wrong with playing an A with just the middle finger?
3,805 2009-01-06 18:15:19
Re: X-Mas blur (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
My heart goes out to you and the family. That's how old I am. You just never know. Any time is a bad time, but especially during the holidays. Good luck, bud.
3,806 2009-01-06 16:16:37
Re: hey everyone. :) i'm new here! <3 (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Welcome Shapeshifter. Yes, deadstring, I am sure that is what he means, also.
3,807 2009-01-05 16:17:20
Re: Happy new year 2009 (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Zurf wrote:
I continue on in virulent denial of time's passage. In my mind, it's still 1994 and I'm still strong, handsome, and arthritis is just a concept.
- Zurf
Well, Zurf, I'm not going to say you're handsome, but you do look strong and arthritic. (joke). We just have to try to capture the positives of old age, that being that hopefully we grow smarter with age.
3,808 2009-01-04 21:07:50
Topic: Guitar Buying Guide (0 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
We all have a lot of questions when buying a guitar. I know most of the questions can be answered in this forum. I found this site during my travels and found it to be very informative. A lot of you may already know about it, but, hey, I didn't, so maybe there are others who don't. And if it has already been mentioned elsewhere, sorry. Anyway, check it out.
http://www.sweetwater.com/shop/guitars/ … -guide.php
3,809 2009-01-02 23:08:29
Re: Self taught or taking lessons (86 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I just became interested in Travis picking yesterday and am fumbling along. I finally kind of have the pattern down but still can't do it without watching my fingers closely. I really feel like a spastic with my right hand, but I am determined to learn it. Practice, practice, practice, I guess.
3,810 2009-01-02 21:10:30
Re: Happy new year 2009 (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Happy New Year and the best of luck to everyone. May we all become pros this year
3,811 2009-01-01 19:04:30
Re: Self taught or taking lessons (86 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Yes, we all have soul, just takes some longer to mold. Like me. I've just decided I want to learn how to fingerpick. Talk about uncoordinated, but with a little practice every day for the last week, I have gotten a little better. It'll take me longer than most, but hey....
3,812 2009-01-01 18:37:40
Re: Self taught or taking lessons (86 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Sometimes I find myself coming across old songs that I know how to sing very well, but I can't seem to get the rhythm down. Then I will come across it again several months later and all of a sudden it seems to work out. Go figure. And some days I sit down with the guitar and can't seam to play anything quite right and other days where I really sound good to myself. I know it takes me longer than most to get simple patterns down, but the more I practice, the better I sound. So, keep trying, over and over.
3,813 2008-12-31 18:37:16
Re: Pick or not to Pick (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Just goes to show you Steve, there are many good opinions out there. It still boils down to what you are more comfortable with. Like I said, lots of practice will get you where you want to be.
3,814 2008-12-31 18:16:24
Re: Pick or not to Pick (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Lot's of practice. I gravitated to no pick after many years and I like it better. It's just a matter of getting used to a certain style. There is nothing that says you have to use a pick to be better.
3,815 2008-12-30 16:04:07
Re: buying an acoustic (22 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I finally found Martin DXM, DX1 and D15 and I like the sound and feel of them all. I think I am gearing toward DX1RGT, D15, or Custom D.
3,816 2008-12-29 19:13:55
Re: Dream guitar (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
My dream is to own a Martin. And I am checking them out as we speak.
3,817 2008-12-26 16:24:07
Re: Favourite Youtube Video (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
This is one of my favorites from the 60's.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQDakdp5WZ0
3,818 2008-12-25 16:24:46
Re: christmas songs (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
That's a pretty catchy tune Tuba. I like it.
3,819 2008-12-25 16:23:07
Re: Longest Standing Member (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I joined fairly early on also, but went away for a long time. Such is my guitar experience in my life. I get excited and play for awhile, then stop for years, until now. I am retired and play every day for my self
3,820 2008-12-25 00:57:31
Re: Greetings To All At Chordie. (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
That bed is going to be pretty crowded in the morning.
3,821 2008-12-24 20:50:07
Re: Greetings To All At Chordie. (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Good luck and Merry Christmas, Headcase
3,822 2008-12-24 01:06:14
Re: Today is the day (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I'll drink to that, upyerkilt
3,823 2008-12-21 16:17:05
Re: Happy 50th Anniversary! (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Yeah, I'm from that era. I knew the peace sign well. I was a hippy of sorts. I still look back on those days with fond memories.
3,824 2008-12-20 16:21:47
Re: Merry Christmas (18 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Merry Christmas to everyone. I hope you enjoy the holidays.
3,825 2008-12-19 21:01:42
Re: Online Metronome (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I'm with you guys. If I used one now I would have to learn all over again.