That has crossed my mind. Someone will search for practice tips, find this page, then go to the beginning of the thread - OY!Now this is the way to properly derail a thread.![]()
I guess I look at it like the beginning of this thread started out on a sad note, and like good friends should do, help the person who's distressed by trying to support them and make them feel better. Nothing like a good derail to take someone's mind off their troubles.That has crossed my mind. Someone will search for practice tips, find this page, then go to the beginning of the thread - OY!
Play acoustic. Ya got nuthin to hide behind with an acoustic.Ive learned with "real" amps distortion & VOLUME hides a multitude of slop playing --- digital stereo "amps" accentuate EVERY SUBTLE screw up and unclean note change etc. ..I sucked before but ..... now I suck in stereo!
Play acoustic. Ya got nuthin to hide behind with an acoustic.
My first 2 guitars were acoustics. Bought in 73 & 74. Didn’t buy my first electric till 2009. I’ve had a bit of practice on them.When I play an acoustic, I fell as though I am trying to carry on a conversation with a clothespin on my tongue.
Play acoustic. Ya got nuthin to hide behind with an acoustic.
My first 2 guitars were acoustics. Bought in 73 & 74. Didn’t buy my first electric till 2009. I’ve had a bit of practice on them.
Search some Leo Kottke too. Amazing guitarist.I’ve shared before. Go to You Tube. Search Alex Lifeson or Rush. Song title is “Hope.” Just Alex and a Gibson acoustic 12 string. It’s every reason I like acoustic guitars.
I’ve shared before. Go to You Tube. Search Alex Lifeson or Rush. Song title is “Hope.” Just Alex and a Gibson acoustic 12 string. It’s every reason I like acoustic guitars.
Search some Leo Kottke too. Amazing guitarist.

A little 12 string sliding…As a kid, my Mom had an Alavarez 12 String and this record album.
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I learned most of the songs on this record, which was transparent red vinyl.
I just never felt the freedom that I felt on an electric, although I do love the sound.
A little 12 string sliding…
For sure. Think I’ve got one of his CDs buried under my pile of CDs.Search some Leo Kottke too. Amazing guitarist.
I’m usually awake by 5 and read news and such on the iPad in bed.@Don O - you are up early!
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He is not.Skipped the last 4 pages of this thread...
Is Yargnad not here anymore?