This very true... I have also learned though a previous dumb trick...... NEVER EVER play your guitar right after showering or bathing.... tore up my fingers really good that time lol
2 2012-05-02 17:24:33
Topic: My silliest move to date (6 replies, posted in Acoustic)
In actuality I guess you could call it my stupidest move guitar wise in a LONG time. Yesterday after doing a bathroom repair, I caught myself picking at the tip of my index finger with my thumbnail. After a couple of seconds I thought "OH no your gonna peal off the callous on your finger. Well long story short I stopped myself just in time to save MOST of the Callous well the part that I don't really use much. So now I am re-living the painful past of re-building callous on my index finger. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr I BETTER remember this because "Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it. Now back to our regularly scheduled programming.
3 2012-04-23 16:34:25
Re: want to form group to practice and play guitar (9 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Same goes for Nashville I would really enjoy finding a few folks to play some music with even if I am only fair at picking. Just seems like everyone aound here is trying to get on the "Career Track"
4 2012-04-09 16:07:56
Re: What are you playing right now?? (139 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Just now finished playing Hello in there-John Prine Although it took 3 times to sound even close to good.
Trying to put together Stairway to heaven I know all the guitar parts individually but having REAL troubles putting them all together
AND (like that isn't enough) Learning the chorus to This Masquerade by George Benson. I play it in D starting out in Dm but I'll be darned it must be part of the B conspiracy because I can't get my Cm7 to finger ARGH..... Practice practice practice
5 2012-03-22 15:12:38
Re: Your most disappointing guitar... (45 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Buzzwagon wrote:
moldeoldie wrote:I have to say the worst guitar I ever owned was a no-name (or I don't recall the name) old blues type f-hole guitar. The strings were actually 3/4 inch off the fretboard. BUT it was given to me to practice on and so I did. Very happy that I did it managed to get my fingering down pretty well and when I finially got my (new at the time) Sigma DR28H playing was like a piece of cake. Sold that old Sigma years ago and now I wish I could find another but they are no longer being made
(((
They are being made again. Martin sold the company, designs, logos, the whole kit an kaboodle and they're now in production and being sold as Sigma guitars. Be aware though, they're no longer part of Martin and I haven't tried one so couldn't comment on the quality. If you can get hold of one of the old Japanese made models you'll be doing well, they go for a pretty penny these days.
Jerry
Yeah I know I can find a newer one but not near the quality of the old ones. That's why I wish I had never sold it lol
6 2012-03-21 16:14:41
Re: Greetings from Nashvegas! (7 replies, posted in My local band and me)
me either man but I still have senior moments lol
7 2012-03-21 15:52:13
Re: Your most disappointing guitar... (45 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I have to say the worst guitar I ever owned was a no-name (or I don't recall the name) old blues type f-hole guitar. The strings were actually 3/4 inch off the fretboard. BUT it was given to me to practice on and so I did. Very happy that I did it managed to get my fingering down pretty well and when I finially got my (new at the time) Sigma DR28H playing was like a piece of cake. Sold that old Sigma years ago and now I wish I could find another but they are no longer being made (((
8 2012-03-08 22:08:49
Re: Searching for songs that (only) have G C D in them... (15 replies, posted in Acoustic)
You can add Fire on the Mountain, For what its worth, Long Haired Country Boy, and tons of other songs to the list of 3 chord songs and all very easy to learn. My best advice is learn the oldies alot of folk and Dyllan type stuff and you'll progress faster than you think
OH and I have the cure for sore finger tips..............
P R A C T I C E lmao sorry couldn't resist
9 2012-03-08 17:01:26
Re: Greetings from Nashvegas! (7 replies, posted in My local band and me)
-------> mekidsmom I will look into that thanks
10 2012-03-08 17:00:16
Re: Greetings from Nashvegas! (7 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Thats ok Bald dude I have senior moments all the time lol
11 2012-03-08 15:04:50
Topic: Greetings from Nashvegas! (7 replies, posted in My local band and me)
I am looking for people to jam a bit with. I am really only looking for folks that play acoustic guitar as that is my preferred instrument. I'm not looking to join or start a band, just some good old fashioned sit down together and pick. Don't anyone in Nashville do that anymore? Also not looking for folks that consider jamming as an excuse to get to drinking and smoking. Tried that years ago and was so surprised to find out how crappy it really sounded recorded once we were sober LOL Anyway looking for folks into John Prine, CCR, Jimmy Buffett, Harry Chapin and the like. Feel free to answer here or drop me an email and lets make a little music.
12 2012-03-08 14:34:55
Re: introduction and amazed (7 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Thank you all for your feedback and information. A wealth of knowledge here for sure.
13 2012-03-06 20:19:50
Re: "F" chord is now outlawed (148 replies, posted in Acoustic)
mekidsmom wrote:
Ha ha ha! Tommydone... while I agree, a good work around helps! Try this:
http://www.chordimages.com/ramimages/i4 … 3210_1.png
That's the "F" I use when a song calls for one. It's close enough for me, for now anyhow. Someday I'll visit the mutant research facility and get zapped with some of that special serum to allow me to play a real F and get a B7 fretted quickly!
That is a great work around now if you will rolll your hand just a little bit so your first finger can hold down the high E string on the first fret it sounds a bit fuller.
14 2012-03-06 20:15:55
Topic: introduction and amazed (7 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Hello all I am molde oldie lol Found this site awhile back and think it is great! Thanks to all that make it the wonder that it is. Now on to my amazed part..... about a month ago I was in a Pawn shop and saw a dirty old guitar hanging on the wall it was a Mitchell MD100S model. The strings were old and worn out but it sounded ok and I figured what the heck it's only 95 bucks tax and all so I went for it. Got it home shined it up and put some Martin strings on it and I am amazed at this guitar. Is my ear so bad that a crappy guitar sounds good to me or have I stumbled upon an unknown gem that is hiding behing cheap prices? I would be interested in anything anyone that has had or played one of these guitars has to say on the subject.