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Any guitarists or ex-guitarsts out there?

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I've played guitar for over 50 years. In the '60s I was in a garage band and we were pretty crappy quite frankly. More ego than talent. I hated the band dynamics and quit that scene.

I couldn't sing very well and I wasn't a good enough guitarist to hold my own without singing (few are). So, I sold my electric gear and bought a used Martin acoustic and just played for my own enjoyment. I've had many guitars over the years but that old Martin is the one I've kept. I still cannot sing, but I do get it out from time to time and just play old favorites or learn a new song that catches my ear.

It got me thinking. How many of you in this crazy crowd currently play or played guitar? Were/are you in a band? Do you still play? What's your favorite guitar?
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I used to play many, many, many moons ago but very basic stuff. I used to be a rythm guitarist for band I had with my cousins. We played Bachata. Self taught but again very basic compared to what I'm sure most of you guys can play. I STILL wanna learn how to play rhythm and blues along other things. I have books that I've opened like 4 times to teach myself but I get lazy. It's harder when you're older with more responsibility and less time lol! Haven't touched my guitar in about 3 years...

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I'll start:

I've played guitar for over 50 years. In the '60s I was in a garage band and we were pretty crappy quite frankly. More ego than talent. I hated the band dynamics and quit that scene.

I couldn't sing very well and I wasn't a good enough guitarist to hold my own without singing (few are). So, I sold my electric gear and bought a used Martin acoustic and just played for my own enjoyment. I've had many guitars over the years but that old Martin is the one I've kept. I still cannot sing, but I do get it out from time to time and just play old favorites or learn a new song that catches my ear.

It got me thinking. How many of you in this crazy crowd currently play or played guitar? Were/are you in a band? Do you still play? What's your favorite guitar?
Picked up the bass about 18 months ago at 64. I always wanted to play guitar, even bought a Yamaha acoustic/electric, to play at church (I can't sing either). The team needed a bass player so I dove in. I bought a Fender Jazz bass from a friend and went to town. I have quite small hands and was having all kinds of trouble fretting (which was/is my problem with the Yamaha). I could barely reach 3, let alone 4. On a recommendation from our worship leader, I bought a Gretsch short-scale bass. Fretting is much easier and I'm really enjoying playing.
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I started really early (primary school) but unfortunately never put in the effort to be really good. I remember being amazed at one of my high school's school gathering there was this student who was playing something amazing on the classical guitar, he was well-known at school as being very proficient and a guitar-lover, man, I should've asked him to take me under his wing, maybe my path would've been different.

I really admire some ppl I met in university, they were actually studying for a music degree. To live in the arts as a living, that is impressive.

Flirted w the idea of starting a band but my friends (and I) were pretty lame and just couldn't get started. It was during the 80s New Wave period so the guitar took a backseat anyway.

I'm actually playing much more recently; I only play along to some videos/music or by myself though. I like singing and playing the guitar, even though I'm not really that good, it's fun to discover a song and find out the chords and play it, it's some minor level of achievement/satisfaction.
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Been playing (poorly) for about 40 years, still love it.
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Started playing over 50-years ago but always felt I enjoyed watching good guitarist over trying to be one. Lost my favorite acoustic Gibson acoustic "student" model over 40-years ago when someone else played it and returned it to a shelf precariously from where it fell and shattered. Still have a couple and pick them up occasionally just to reassure myself that it takes more natural talent than practice time. I have neither.

My favorite (to look at) is this D'Aquisto Jazz Line.

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Add me to the short list. I started playing my last year in high school (1988) and have been playing off and on since. I don't think music ever leaves those it truly touches. I taught guitar for several years for extra money here and there.

Quick couple of pix from 1992 when I was pretty into it.

Q: Were/are you in a band?
A: Yes, I was in a few bands, one heavy and one acoustic.

Q: Do you still play?
A: Weekly, if not daily.

Q: What's your favorite guitar?
A: Ibanez JS model, but I've always wanted an original Floral Pattern JEM.
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Started playing over 50-years ago but always felt I enjoyed watching good guitarist over trying to be one. Lost my favorite acoustic Gibson acoustic "student" model over 40-years ago when someone else played it and returned it to a shelf precariously from where it fell and shattered. Still have a couple and pick them up occasionally just to reassure myself that it takes more natural talent than practice time. I have neither.

My favorite (to look at) is this D'Aquisto Jazz Line.

What a shame you lost your Gibson. I played a Gibson ES-135 for a short time. It was lent to me by the jazz guitar teacher in the music store where I worked. He has and ES-335 as his main guitar. I was awe-stuck by both guitars at the time. Maybe those Gibson model numbers are what eventually led me to be a BMW enthusiast, who knows.

Glad to see you are still playing. For me, it's not often enough. I'm down to 2 guitars now and they deserve to be played:

1951 Martin 000-18 I bought in 1965
1994 Taylor 712ce that I bought new


I think I'll find some time today to open the case.
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Add me to the short list. I started playing my last year in high school (1988) and have been playing off and on since. I don't think music ever leaves those it truly touches. I taught guitar for several years for extra money here and there.

Quick couple of pix from 1992 when I was pretty into it.

Q: Were/are you in a band?
A: Yes, I was in a few bands, one heavy and one acoustic.

Q: Do you still play?
A: Weekly, if not daily.

Q: What's your favorite guitar?
A: Ibanez JS model, but I've always wanted an original Floral Pattern JEM.
Thanks for sharing your story. Awesome!

I wish I'd kept an electric. My son has a Fender Strat so I dabble from time to time, but when I got out of a band I went acoustic and never went back.

Way before your time, but in '66, Buffalo Springfield was playing at a local dance club. I stood up front looking up at Stephen Stills playing not 5 feet away. At that time, he was using a flat pick AND two finger picks (middle and ring finger). The next day, I bought finger picks and started learning folk and folk rock songs. Those were the days!
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Add me to the short list. I started playing my last year in high school (1988) and have been playing off and on since. I don't think music ever leaves those it truly touches. I taught guitar for several years for extra money here and there.

Quick couple of pix from 1992 when I was pretty into it.

Q: Were/are you in a band?
A: Yes, I was in a few bands, one heavy and one acoustic.

Q: Do you still play?
A: Weekly, if not daily.

Q: What's your favorite guitar?
A: Ibanez JS model, but I've always wanted an original Floral Pattern JEM.
Aren't you the guy w the 1st gen MR2? Great taste, and I've always liked the look of Ibanezs so finally got one a while back. Too bad it's my only axe. I regret selling some of my other guitars. I still dunno what I'm doing, I really need one w a thinner neck as my hands aren't big. Oh well.

Btw, this thread needs more pix so here's mine:



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The next day, I bought finger picks and started learning folk and folk rock songs. Those were the days!
Haha, tell me about it, I used to grow my fingernails long and after that stage bought some finger and thumb picks. Think I still have them lying around (the picks, not my long fingernails lol).


Btw, what are you guys' fave guitars? I'm just going by looks. I'm not up-to-date on the latest but I recall being smitten by the PRSs, esp w the bird inlays:


Cool story about said inlays:
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Aren't you the guy w the 1st gen MR2? Great taste, and I've always liked the look of Ibanezs so finally got one a while back. Too bad it's my only axe. I regret selling some of my other guitars. I still dunno what I'm doing, I really need one w a thinner neck as my hands aren't big. Oh well.
Yup, had an '86 MR2.

I have a black JS1 with Joe's signature. I needed the smaller neck as well, much smaller than the Wizard neck on all of their R series guitars.

I sold an old Wilson student classical many years ago that I wish I had back.
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Ya, there were a couple I sold that I should've kept for sentimental reasons but I'm an idiot, and there was this acoustic w the PERFECT thin neck for me (in hindsight) that I sold as well - it was so effortless playing that.
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I've played at home as a perpetual intermediate / hobbiest / only for myself for almost 20 years. I have bought and sold and modified a few dozen electrics, but realized over the last few years / as I got older that I really love the acoustic.

I still have 3 electrics - one of which is a Tele I assembled and finished myself, 2 Epiphones (SG, LP Special) and 5 acoustics: 2 Taylors (114 / 314ec), 2 Yamahas (FSX5, FG5) and a Martin 15 OM

My favorite is easily the Yamaha FSX5
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Yup.

Played in a band with some friends but we never did shows, except for one. Mostly for fun.

Don't play as much as I'd like to nowadays.

I've always been a fan of American made Jackson guitars but over the years I realize that for value/sound/feel, Ibanez has climbed that ladder to the top. I sold most of my gear and now my "daily" driver is an RG550.
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I've played at home as a perpetual intermediate / hobbiest / only for myself for almost 20 years. I have bought and sold and modified a few dozen electrics, but realized over the last few years / as I got older that I really love the acoustic.

I still have 3 electrics - one of which is a Tele I assembled and finished myself, 2 Epiphones (SG, LP Special) and 5 acoustics: 2 Taylors (114 / 314ec), 2 Yamahas (FSX5, FG5) and a Martin 15 OM

My favorite is easily the Yamaha FSX5
Well, you've certainly earned your name. That's a lot of guitars.

I'm curious, do you like your FSX5 for its action and playability or is it the sound?
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Yup.

Played in a band with some friends but we never did shows, except for one. Mostly for fun.

Don't play as much as I'd like to nowadays.

I've always been a fan of American made Jackson guitars but over the years I realize that for value/sound/feel, Ibanez has climbed that ladder to the top. I sold most of my gear and now my "daily" driver is an RG550.
My granddaughter wants a Jackson for Christmas. I've read good things about them.
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Well, you've certainly earned your name. That's a lot of guitars.

I'm curious, do you like your FSX5 for its action and playability or is it the sound?
Yes and yes - it feels great in my hands and has a sweet warm old school sound.
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My only experience with guitars is hanging on the wall in my office... zero talent but a huge lover of all kinds of music.
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I played in high school and was in a few bands (played covers only). We were ok and made a little money at it.

Basically put the guitar away before graduating high school, but always picked it up on occasion and kept the little skill I had. Recently got back into it, bought some guitars and amps and like to make loud noise at home and the once in a while session with friends.

Favorite guitar is hard to name. I like the different sounds you get from various guitars. I have a Rickenbacker and a Les Paul and a few in between the Ric chime and mud of a Les Paul.
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My only experience with guitars is hanging on the wall in my office... zero talent but a huge lover of all kinds of music.

Good news is if it falls off the wall there's not that much loss!

Actually, it's pretty amazing how little a decent-playing guitar costs. Great starter.

What's the story on the artwork on the guitar? I'm a bit old so if it's obvious and just over my head, it won't be the first time.
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Good news is if it falls off the wall there's not that much loss!

Actually, it's pretty amazing how little a decent-playing guitar costs. Great starter.

What's the story on the artwork on the guitar? I'm a bit old so if it's obvious and just over my head, it won't be the first time.
The art and signature are by Dave Matthews. Years ago he was recording an album in New Orleans and donated this to my children's school as part of a fundraiser. I won it in an auction there, don't really care about the playing quality of the guitar!
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