Yeah that open string finger picking is nice, but to master the guitar, the bar chords unlock that world of good guitar playing.
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Learning to play guitar
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What helped me learn was playing along to music.
It's hard trying to learn from a book from scratch.
I have a subscription to this site here:
http://www.guitartricks.com/
Going into jazz/latin stuff now
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I'm planning on buying a better electric one soonish. I figured I'd take advantage of the exchange rate when I head over to the States later this year. I'm not in the market for any of your £1000 ones, but figured £300 -£400 should get me a good one. Then I need a good amp as mine is pants.Rule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.
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Originally posted by TonyEnglish View PostI'm planning on buying a better electric one soonish. I figured I'd take advantage of the exchange rate when I head over to the States later this year. I'm not in the market for any of your £1000 ones, but figured £300 -£400 should get me a good one. Then I need a good amp as mine is pants.
A US made strat should be a good buy. It doesn't have to be expensive to be OK though, the Yamaha Pacifica is a good well built beginers/intermediate guitar and less than £200
bloody hell £150!
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Go for a great guitar Tony, don't get second rate, this is once in a lifetime chance with the exchange rate. I reckon a grand.Originally posted by TonyEnglish View PostI'm planning on buying a better electric one soonish. I figured I'd take advantage of the exchange rate when I head over to the States later this year. I'm not in the market for any of your £1000 ones, but figured £300 -£400 should get me a good one. Then I need a good amp as mine is pants.
Gibson or Fender
I spent £1100 on mine but that was over a year ago money well spent. Rickenbacker, sounds fantastic.I'm alright JackComment
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330?Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostGo for a great guitar Tony, don't get second rate, this is once in a lifetime chance with the exchange rate. I reckon a grand.
Gibson or Fender
I spent £1100 on mine but that was over a year ago money well spent. Rickenbacker, sounds fantastic.Comment
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Are any of you on the bench, based near London and willing to teach me?
I won't pay you, cuz I is a tight git. But you will get plenty of enjoyment from the music you help create.
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