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re: I'm interested in learning guitar
Posted on 12/12/18 at 8:59 am to BadMrK
Posted on 12/12/18 at 8:59 am to BadMrK
Any cheap amp will probably do for practice, there are tons to be found on Craigslist and FB marketplace. Gear snobs might disagree, but the Peavey Bandit 112 is a huge bang for the buck, used. I've seen several for less than $200, and it is way more capable than allot of much more expensive amps. Super reliable, also.
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Posted on 12/12/18 at 9:12 am to bgoodwin
Thank you all, I really appreciate all the advice. I've been checking out justinguitar and I'm really diggin' it. Got an appointment to get my guitar set up this weekend, and now I'm just on the lookout for an amp. I'll just play with no amp for the time being.
Posted on 12/12/18 at 9:15 am to midnight1961
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Well damn, you have a GREAT guitar to learn on. The Made in Mexico Fender Strats are really good guitars
i’m in a similar boat as the OP.
i started semi-collecting guitars a few years ago, but never learned to play shite.
but i’ve got a decent pile of good guitars to learn:
2010 American Standard Strat (Olympic White with maple fretboard like Jimi played at Woodstock) 2013 Epiphone Tribute 1960 Plus Les Paul (built with all amrican gibson parts, including ‘57 PAF pickups)
2017 Epiphone ES-339 Semi Hollow
2016 Epiphone Les Paul Standard
2016 Fender Accoustic/Electric
a pair of base model Epiphone SG Specials (one for each of my sons who never touch them)
so other than time/patience, i got no excuses.
Posted on 12/12/18 at 10:21 am to BadMrK
A proper setup is a must, for sure. I've owned several (cheap) Strats and they can be very inconsistent, I guess that's a function of the adjustability. My ('89) Les Paul was great right out of the box, but the Strats needed a bit of work to be great.
Posted on 12/12/18 at 10:24 am to BadMrK
Also, buy a bunch of different picks. There is actually a pretty dramatic difference in the attack, precision, and tone between different shape, size, material, and thickness. I started with picks that were really light, flappy things with no volume, but they were "easier" to strum with. Over time, I've moved on to much thicker picks to be more precise.
This post was edited on 12/12/18 at 10:27 am
Posted on 12/13/18 at 4:39 am to BadMrK
Great advice from all.
The Seagull you mentioned is a great choice.Very playable neck and has a great sound.
I'm self taught,so I'm pretty sure I do a lot of stuff wrong.But I do it.
I don't know if there is a formula that you have to follow.
I think you just have to do it.
Have fun.
The Seagull you mentioned is a great choice.Very playable neck and has a great sound.
I'm self taught,so I'm pretty sure I do a lot of stuff wrong.But I do it.
I don't know if there is a formula that you have to follow.
I think you just have to do it.
Have fun.
Posted on 12/13/18 at 11:22 am to BadMrK
If you can get to it by 12pm cst, truefire.com has a year of all access for half price. $99.
LINK
The metronome suggestion is 100 % spot on. Another is to teach yourself to sing. Not for performance, but being able to croak out an interval and then teaching yourself how to find it is invaluable. Learn to pick out melodies from songs. Get a tuner.
Learn how to string your own guitar. It’s easy. Just take a minute and really look at your guitar, from a mechanical point of view. Notice how the strings are inserted through the bridge from the back of the guitar, go through the block of the bridge, over the bridge saddles, through the nut, under the string retainers, and to the tuners themselves, and take special notice of the wind around the post.
Divide your effort between things you must do to progress and things you want to enjoy. I’ll tell no lie. There is work to getting good. I’ve been playing 42 years and I’m still learnnng. Play all styles that you can. Become a student of the instrument and music, not a genre. I grew up plsying rock, then prog rock, then jazz and fusion, some nylon string stuff, a bit of country.
Ask a lot of questions. Most of all, have fun!
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The metronome suggestion is 100 % spot on. Another is to teach yourself to sing. Not for performance, but being able to croak out an interval and then teaching yourself how to find it is invaluable. Learn to pick out melodies from songs. Get a tuner.
Learn how to string your own guitar. It’s easy. Just take a minute and really look at your guitar, from a mechanical point of view. Notice how the strings are inserted through the bridge from the back of the guitar, go through the block of the bridge, over the bridge saddles, through the nut, under the string retainers, and to the tuners themselves, and take special notice of the wind around the post.
Divide your effort between things you must do to progress and things you want to enjoy. I’ll tell no lie. There is work to getting good. I’ve been playing 42 years and I’m still learnnng. Play all styles that you can. Become a student of the instrument and music, not a genre. I grew up plsying rock, then prog rock, then jazz and fusion, some nylon string stuff, a bit of country.
Ask a lot of questions. Most of all, have fun!
Posted on 12/13/18 at 5:45 pm to BadMrK
You’re never gonna be any good if you’re older than 14
Just buy an Xbox or something
Just buy an Xbox or something
Posted on 12/15/18 at 9:14 am to bgoodwin
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Also, buy a bunch of different picks. There is actually a pretty dramatic difference in the attack, precision, and tone between different shape, size, material, and thickness. I started with picks that were really light, flappy things with no volume, but they were "easier" to strum with. Over time, I've moved on to much thicker picks to be more precise.
I’ve had the same experience. Have tons of broken picks over the years and finally switched to thicker ones and much happier
Posted on 12/15/18 at 9:25 am to BadMrK
Op you have the electric, so buy an amp and get to it. I would suggest a small full tube or combo like Vox AC 10. You want to be able to crank it up and hear distortion without being too loud so the whole neighborhood hears you, until you get better.
However, I’d get an acoustic too. You will do most of your learning on an acoustic because it is just so easy to grab it and start plucking/strumming something out.
When you start out, you will make bad noises. It’s part of it but discouraging. Acoustics will soften this a good bit and let you hear what strings are being hit wrong better.
Guitar, or any instrument, takes a ton of time. Plenty of blues and rock players started as acoustic players, and it shows up in their work. Don’t get ahead of yourself and learn basic chords and songs, as it will provide the foundation for doing more fancy stuff down the line
You will never stop learning, but you got to start somewhere, good luck!
However, I’d get an acoustic too. You will do most of your learning on an acoustic because it is just so easy to grab it and start plucking/strumming something out.
When you start out, you will make bad noises. It’s part of it but discouraging. Acoustics will soften this a good bit and let you hear what strings are being hit wrong better.
Guitar, or any instrument, takes a ton of time. Plenty of blues and rock players started as acoustic players, and it shows up in their work. Don’t get ahead of yourself and learn basic chords and songs, as it will provide the foundation for doing more fancy stuff down the line
You will never stop learning, but you got to start somewhere, good luck!
Posted on 12/15/18 at 9:58 am to OceanMan
And then (once past learning on the one you already have) power up an acoustic for fun and see all your flaws amplified ...it's humbling!
More on that pick thing I use different one's with regularity as they produce different sound (at least thy do on an acoustic).
More on that pick thing I use different one's with regularity as they produce different sound (at least thy do on an acoustic).
This post was edited on 12/15/18 at 11:53 am
Posted on 12/15/18 at 6:34 pm to awestruck
So I decided to go both electric and acoustic. I picked up a seagull s6 at an absolute steal at a pawn shop and brought it on over to TheFretShack (he is super helpful and knowledgeable, thanks again TheFretShack) for set-up along with my strat.
My buddy has a Roland microcube he will let me borrow for as long as I need, so that should get me started on my strat.
Thanks again for all of yall's advice!
My buddy has a Roland microcube he will let me borrow for as long as I need, so that should get me started on my strat.
Thanks again for all of yall's advice!
Posted on 12/16/18 at 10:01 am to BadMrK
Sounds like you are on your way!
Good luck. Last piece of advice is to try and practice a little every day
Good luck. Last piece of advice is to try and practice a little every day
Posted on 12/16/18 at 10:32 am to BadMrK
There may be times you want to do this...
Don't! You'll get through it.
Enjoy
Don't! You'll get through it.
Enjoy
Posted on 12/16/18 at 7:37 pm to BadMrK
Awesome ! You are gonna love this hobby. If you have a particular artist you like, look them up on the internet,
you'll more than likely find plenty of tablature.
A good starting point to learn great guitar rythym, check out early AC/DC stuff...1975-1979. Pretty easy to learn, and it sounds great ! Malcolm Young was a riff master.
Like other people said, practice a little every day, and challenge yourself to learn something new each time you practice. Good luck !
you'll more than likely find plenty of tablature.
A good starting point to learn great guitar rythym, check out early AC/DC stuff...1975-1979. Pretty easy to learn, and it sounds great ! Malcolm Young was a riff master.
Like other people said, practice a little every day, and challenge yourself to learn something new each time you practice. Good luck !
This post was edited on 12/16/18 at 7:58 pm
Posted on 12/16/18 at 8:14 pm to ddbnsb
Spot-on! Starting out can be really frustrating, it takes time to make that brain/fingers connection.
I've been playing 35 years and am struggling right now learning "George Shuffler style" cross picking, it's coming along, but slowly.
I've been playing 35 years and am struggling right now learning "George Shuffler style" cross picking, it's coming along, but slowly.
Posted on 12/18/18 at 3:23 pm to BadMrK
Enjoy, its a fun and challenging hobby.
As some have mentioned using a lighter pick helps a lot when strumming acoustic. I use these: Dunlop .46mm. They don't work so well for picking though FWIW.
Justin Guitar is a great resource as well.
As some have mentioned using a lighter pick helps a lot when strumming acoustic. I use these: Dunlop .46mm. They don't work so well for picking though FWIW.
Justin Guitar is a great resource as well.
Posted on 12/18/18 at 3:31 pm to el Gaucho
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You’re never gonna be any good if you’re older than 14
I learned to play bass at 44 years old. Who gives a shite if you're any good? Isn't it enough that we try our asses off and people actually pay to see us? Because that's enough for me.
Posted on 1/2/19 at 12:27 pm to KJ85
I am now i the same boat. I purchased a Fender acoustic over the holidays and been working through lessons on the Fender Play app.
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