I can relate, Nela. Sorry to hear of your problem. I had basal joint surgery in my left thumb and couldn't play for 1 1/2 years. I bought a Morgan Monroe dobro and learned enough to hold my own in a jam. It was fun and I still play from time to time. Back to my guitars now and play every day. I still have pain but its manageable. Hope you get better......get a dobro until you do.
Russell
1 2013-04-16 04:27:47
Re: hand issues, again (34 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
2 2013-03-27 23:11:32
Re: How to buy a guitar (21 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
This video will answer many questions. Kinda like what it feels like to me.....'cept for the free part.
3 2013-03-27 00:50:31
Re: How to buy a guitar (21 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Re: How to buy a guitar
Thanks again for you answers, you all helped us a lot.
We just have one more thing we are curious about. Floydlong, you brought up an interesting topic, what would you guys say to a statement like - every guitar is unique - ?
Does this uniqueness or standardisation of musical instruments influence your purchasing process?
Floydlong responds:
Yes, I believe every guitar is alone in its finish, tone, and playability. I forgot to mention that when I'm searching I always ask someone else to play the guitar and I sit in front and then walk around listening. It's amazing how those things sound so different when you are facing the hole. I'm not saying I could pick a guitar from its tone if I were blindfolded, but I do hear the different sounds that each guitar makes. Unique....well, rather I would say that each guitar has "individual properties", because, after all, it's just a wooden box with a hole in it.
This thread could go on and on but I think everyone has said about the same thing.
Russell
4 2013-03-25 01:37:56
Re: How to buy a guitar (21 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Yes, one spoke to me and I bought it. I went into the local guitar store looking for the Seagull Maritime solid wood series because I had heard only good reviews. I played it twice over a period of a month. The third time I picked it up was with a sales receipt. Yes, it told me it was the one. I have never bought a guitar unseen or unplayed. I'm not saying I wouldn't but that time hasn't come yet. Never say never!
Make music,
Russell
5 2013-03-23 18:01:18
Re: Oiling fret board (26 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I know this is an older post but I want to put my 2€ in. As for oiling the fretboard, ask 10 people and you'll get 10 different answers. But, as for the taking all the strings off at one time, I do and have been for 45 years and my guitars are in great shape.
When asked, Mr. Godin answered, " we have several hundred guitars at our factory that have no strings on them and I venture to say it hasn't hurt a one." I own one of Mr Godin's guitars (Seagull Maritime SWS) and I know it hasn't hurt mine.
Now, I do use a lemon/orange furniture conditioner on all my fretboards at each string change. I would say SPARINGLY is the key word. I wipe on and let sit for 30 minutes or so and wipe down with a dry cotton cloth. (Old T shirt). Some folks use 000 steel wool to clean theirs but I tried once and it leaves small metal shavings and its the devil to clean up. I had to vacuum and wipe for 30 minutes and I still felt it wasn't clean. I don't want metal particles hiding anywhere on my guitar.
My 2 cents.
Make music,
Russell
6 2013-03-23 17:39:44
Re: How to buy a guitar (21 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
After much research and opinions, I go out and find all the guitars on my list. I play each one several times over a period of a few months. The "right" one will always "speak" to you. Something about the tone, the feel of the neck, and the touch that will always let you know "I'm the one."
Now I would purchase a beater guitar on the spot if it sounded good, had good playability, and the neck looked OK .....oh, and if the price was right.
Make music,
Russell
7 2013-03-21 02:26:25
Re: Newbie here (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I, for sure, found some old farts. Hey, what guitars do you guys and gals play.?
My arsenal consists of: 1958 Gibson J45 (belonged to my mother-in-law who has passed on), 1977 Conn F10 (solid Sitka spruce top with solid rosewood back and sides made in Japan by Aria), a 2010 Morgan Monroe square neck resonator (think dobro) and a 2011 Seagull SWS Maritime all solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides. The Seagull is my main guitar. I just play the Gibson at home. The Conn is tuned to open D, and the dobro is much fun and a change of pace. I've played high dollar Martins and Collins and even a few Taylor's, and, they sounded good.....but, not 5 times better than the Seagull. If I had unlimited funds I would go a Martin D18 but since I don't, my Seagull sounds aweful good.
Can we post pictures on this forum? Would like to know a outs y'all's instruments and maybe pics.
Russell
8 2013-03-21 02:13:02
Re: Newbie here (18 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Great to hear from you guys. I guess I forgot to mention my kind of music. ANYTHING but RAP. I mostly enjoy country, country rock (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) and Southern/Country Gospel. But I enjoy listening to classical and jazz guitar too. I guess Tony Rice is my favorite flat picker. Could listen (and sometimes do) for hours. I can handle 15 minutes of straight Bluegrass then have to change channels for a few breaths. LOL. I do admire those quick pickers.
Russell
9 2013-03-19 02:20:15
Topic: Newbie here (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Newbie here
Just found the chordie site. Nice! I've been playing badly for 47 years and enjoying every mile of the journey. 65 years young, 2 heart attacks, quadruple bypass, and a pacemaker. But that won't keep me from making musick. My wife and I do a praise and worship service once a week at a retirement home and play birthday parties and other events, all at nursing homes. There's no pay involved except for the genuine satisfaction of creating smiles on seasoned citizens. Would like to hear from other players who are 50+ years old and what type of music they play.
I hope to be around for a while here.....
Russell
10 2013-03-19 01:42:57
Topic: Newbie here (18 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Just found the chordie site. Nice! I've been playing badly for 47 years and enjoying every mile of the journey. 65 years young, 2 heart attacks, quadruple bypass, and a pacemaker. But that won't keep me from making musick. My wife and I do a praise and worship service once a week at a retirement home and play birthday parties and other events, all at nursing homes. There's no pay involved except for the genuine satisfaction of creating smiles on seasoned citizens. Would like to hear from other players who are 50+ years old and what type of music they play.
I hope to be around for a while here.....
Russell