Advanced apologies to the neighbours
So I'm picking up the guitar again. My dark secret is that I'm a frustrated musician and I've always wanted to play the guitar. I had a bit of a bash at it a couple of years ago, but gave it away from frustration. I reality I successfully convinced myself that I didn't have the talent to play.
Since then i have a couple of successes due to hard graft, so I thought I'd give it another crack. Also the time and environment are both right. Live accoutic music is making a big impact in our lives. Friends and neighbours play in bands or run guitar shops, and most weeks we go to a couple of gigs to see local musos. There are lots of supportive and encouraging people around and I wanted something to replace the overly violent PC games I was playing. So the old opportunity / motivation alignement suggested now was a good time.
It's also a relatively cheap recreational activity. What with a new kitchen and getting a car, and suits wearing out, I'm trying hard not to spend excessively. And as I altready have a guitar....
Actually I have two. Both Squires. The SD6 acoustic to the left, and a splendid cherry red double fat strat not too dissimilar to that shown to the right. Can't play either for shit, but I was enjoying the electric alot more. Infact until yesterday I was pondering disposing of the SD6, 'cos it didn't sound nice and didn't feel that great either. Anyway how can I justify two guitars.
But before doing anything drastic I though I'd give new strings a go. So I dropped into see my friends at the Guitar Gallery , and while Kim made me a cup of tea Gerry told me about Acoustic Session strings. What a difference! The tone is exactly what I was looking for and the action seems much improved.
AND TODAY I GOT MY HEAD AROUND THE F CORD!
And I thought all strings were equal.......
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Since then i have a couple of successes due to hard graft, so I thought I'd give it another crack. Also the time and environment are both right. Live accoutic music is making a big impact in our lives. Friends and neighbours play in bands or run guitar shops, and most weeks we go to a couple of gigs to see local musos. There are lots of supportive and encouraging people around and I wanted something to replace the overly violent PC games I was playing. So the old opportunity / motivation alignement suggested now was a good time.
It's also a relatively cheap recreational activity. What with a new kitchen and getting a car, and suits wearing out, I'm trying hard not to spend excessively. And as I altready have a guitar....
Actually I have two. Both Squires. The SD6 acoustic to the left, and a splendid cherry red double fat strat not too dissimilar to that shown to the right. Can't play either for shit, but I was enjoying the electric alot more. Infact until yesterday I was pondering disposing of the SD6, 'cos it didn't sound nice and didn't feel that great either. Anyway how can I justify two guitars.
But before doing anything drastic I though I'd give new strings a go. So I dropped into see my friends at the Guitar Gallery , and while Kim made me a cup of tea Gerry told me about Acoustic Session strings. What a difference! The tone is exactly what I was looking for and the action seems much improved.
AND TODAY I GOT MY HEAD AROUND THE F CORD!
And I thought all strings were equal.......
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