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victorwootenfan |
Posted - 03/05/2003 : 6:11:15 PM I know people on board have talked about what instruments they played, but i would like to catch up on exactly what everyone plays, including the newbies. As i recall we have a lot of bass players on board, but let's see...
My instruments(in level of proficiency (sp?)) Electric Bass Upright Bass Vocals(it's also an instument) Guitars Drums(percussion as well) Piano Pennywhistle Mandolin/Tenor Banjo Sax Trombone(i really suck on this one) |
23 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
bugman96 |
Posted - 03/22/2003 : 12:38:08 AM Guitar Bass (even though I don't own on or regularly play)
and tied for last:
piano and erhu |
thomasode |
Posted - 03/17/2003 : 8:32:31 PM Thanks for the suggestions. |
thomasode |
Posted - 03/17/2003 : 8:30:57 PM Im going to play Blues and DMB kind of stuff. I also might want to go into classical guitar but i dont want a nylon string guitar yet. |
{=HTG=} |
Posted - 03/16/2003 : 10:55:28 PM Flaming Moe anyone? |
GuitarGuy305 |
Posted - 03/16/2003 : 9:46:54 PM I've always been partial to Gibson acoustics and acoustic electrics. They make some of the best stuff out there. You also might want to check out Takamine, their higher end stuff is pretty good, as is their lower end more cost effective stuff. But if you're looking at Lakewoods, Martins and Taylors, money is probably not your #1 concern, so I'd say look at some of the Takamines that cost a few grand. The GB7, Garth Brooks signature model is a great guitar. I had a chance to play one a few weeks back at a local shop and I was very impressed. If you don't want Garth's, which has a soundhole the shape of a guitar body, there is the original guitar that was modified to make Garth's signature, but I don't know the model.
Also, Lowdens are great, as are higher end Larivees.
What I really recommend is looking locally for guitar builders. There is a store here in my town called Stars Guitars that only carries hand made acoustics, most of which are made by local guitar makers. I spend a lot of time in that store and they truly have the BEST guitars I've ever played there. I discovered this store about a month after buying my latest Martin, while I already owned a Gibson and a Martin, and I was kicking myself. Just because a guitar maker isn't a household name, doesn't mean that it won't be the best sounding thing out there.
By the way, what kind of music are you looking to play?
Adam |
thomasode |
Posted - 03/16/2003 : 2:09:02 PM Ok thanks, any other good guitars I should look into? |
GuitarGuy305 |
Posted - 03/16/2003 : 11:10:00 AM Personally, I prefer Martin. But, I like a more bassy tone with an acoustic since I use it mostly for rhythm playing to back up my vocals. Taylors are a bit too trebley for me, but they do make some frickin' nice guitars, if you have 5 grand to drop.
As far as Lakewoods, I've never played one, so I don't know what they sound like. But I would imagine they're good for Dave Matthews' style, since he used to use one on the Tim and Dave tours.
If you look on the back of the Live At Luther College CD case, thats a Lakewood M32 Dave is playing. And I think he used it on a few albums...Under The Table being one I think.
Adam |
thomasode |
Posted - 03/16/2003 : 10:42:39 AM Hey, thanks alot. I'm looking into a Lakewood, Martin, or Taylor. Which one would you suggest? |
GuitarGuy305 |
Posted - 03/16/2003 : 02:56:48 AM They are pretty high quality as far as I know. They're expensive as hell too. Dave Matthews used to play a M32 I think.
Adam |
thomasode |
Posted - 03/15/2003 : 6:45:15 PM Hey I need some help, does anyone know the quality of Lakewood Guitars? |
pcbTIM |
Posted - 03/15/2003 : 05:12:10 AM Guitar Violin (like 1 week) |
GuitarGuy305 |
Posted - 03/07/2003 : 3:53:12 PM Yes...I've been looking for a female band member lately...the instrument she must play: The Skin Flute.
Adam |
Silky The Pimp |
Posted - 03/06/2003 : 8:21:22 PM quote: PennyWhistle (easy cuz of diatonic scale, i rock these things)
What about the meat-whistle? |
SurferX |
Posted - 03/06/2003 : 8:14:42 PM My "normal" instruments are (in no particular order): Drums Hand Percussion Trumpet Trombone Tuba Piano
My "abnormal" instruments are (in no particular order): Chapman Stick Didjeridu
Yeah, I'm pretty musical I guess... |
tim111262 |
Posted - 03/06/2003 : 4:02:31 PM just acoustic guitar and saxophone for me:) |
victorwootenfan |
Posted - 03/06/2003 : 11:55:48 AM HTG, i know what you mean, that's the exact same with mine. my electric bass skills is about 40 percent, by upright is about 30 percent, and then down the line. i'm a pretty good hand-drummer and set drummer as well, that's what i started out on. |
CPPJames |
Posted - 03/06/2003 : 10:32:47 AM Acoustic guitar Steering Wheel |
GRock |
Posted - 03/06/2003 : 10:11:10 AM Acoustic Guitar 12/11-String Guitar (sometimes i take off the low E harmonic) Djembe, other Percussion (but not regular drumset) Bass PennyWhistle (easy cuz of diatonic scale, i rock these things) Piano Kazoo, Whistle Vocals
But really my passion is the guitar and the only reason vocals is on there is cuz you guys included it. i really don't know how to sing but it seems to work on certain songs in my range (which is very limited). |
GuitarGuy305 |
Posted - 03/05/2003 : 10:32:57 PM Acoustic Guitar Vocals Electric Guitar Bass Piano/Keyboard/Groove Box Drums/Percussion
Adam |
NeverKillADream |
Posted - 03/05/2003 : 9:20:29 PM Acoustic & Electric Guitar. Bass. Piano. Dulcimer, Hammered Dulcimer.* Pennywhistle. Vocals. Very little percussion. Harmonica. Violin. |
Fleabass76 |
Posted - 03/05/2003 : 7:16:04 PM Electric Bass Upright Bass Guitar Percussion Drum set Voice Piano Alto Sax edit:Clarinet (I just learned how to play an F Major scale on it...)
As far as proficiency goes...the basses probably account for 3/4 of the whole thing. If that made any sense... |
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Posted - 03/05/2003 : 6:41:06 PM Acoustic Guitar anything I can beat on (boxes, car steering wheel, desk etc) |
PJK |
Posted - 03/05/2003 : 6:15:50 PM Whoa, I am impressed!!!!
For me only Piano(I suck) and soon, tabla(hopefully I won't suck, hehe) |