The People's Hero Posted 23 September 2008 Posted 23 September 2008 Does anyone have a guitar they don't want? I'm pretty desperate to get back in to it, but don't have a guitar any longer. Does anyone have one they no longer want?
Libertine Posted 23 September 2008 Posted 23 September 2008 No, but if you're able to buy one I'd recommend a Yamaha Pacific for a cheap electric. For acoustic there are decent enough Fender models for just over £100 like I have, then get some good strings for it.
Bellend Sebastian Posted 23 September 2008 Posted 23 September 2008 In my day buying a guitar and a Jimi Hendrix book at the age of about 14 and then finding it too difficult and putting them both in a cupboard for evermore was a rite of passage. There must be spare rooms and garages full of abandoned Squire strats somewhere. Come on, who's got 'em?
Libertine Posted 23 September 2008 Posted 23 September 2008 In my day buying a guitar and a Jimi Hendrix book at the age of about 14 and then finding it too difficult and putting them both in a cupboard for evermore was a rite of passage.There must be spare rooms and garages full of abandoned Squire strats somewhere. Come on, who's got 'em? Mine's in the loft, devoid of strings. I'm a lefty though.
The People's Hero Posted 23 September 2008 Author Posted 23 September 2008 No, but if you're able to buy one I'd recommend a Yamaha Pacific for a cheap electric.For acoustic there are decent enough Fender models for just over £100 like I have, then get some good strings for it. I've heard good things about the Pacifica. I'm not against buying one in the future, but as I'm tight, skint and just getting back in to it, I was wondering if anyone has an old guitar they hardly use. I used to be pretty good, but I've not played for ... well, years. In fact, I played a friend's acoustic the other day and boy did my fingers hurt. In my day buying a guitar and a Jimi Hendrix book at the age of about 14 and then finding it too difficult and putting them both in a cupboard for evermore was a rite of passage.There must be spare rooms and garages full of abandoned Squire strats somewhere. Come on, who's got 'em? In my day buying a guitar and a Jimi Hendrix book at the age of about 14 and then finding it too difficult and putting them both in a cupboard for evermore was a rite of passage.There must be spare rooms and garages full of abandoned Squire strats somewhere. Come on, who's got 'em? Exactly, I had a Squier Strat. I loved it. The wiring got fu cked though. It could probably have been salvaged through soldering but apparently my mother has chucked it out.
Libertine Posted 23 September 2008 Posted 23 September 2008 I've heard good things about the Pacifica.I'm not against buying one in the future, but as I'm tight, skint and just getting back in to it, I was wondering if anyone has an old guitar they hardly use. I used to be pretty good, but I've not played for ... well, years. In fact, I played a friend's acoustic the other day and boy did my fingers hurt. Ha, my fingers still get a bit sore when I play for too long. (Acoustic) You'll definitely be able to get a Squier from somewhere, whether it be someone on here or not.
MC Prussian Posted 23 September 2008 Posted 23 September 2008 I'm still looking for a good and affordable amp - any recommendations?
Joe. Posted 23 September 2008 Posted 23 September 2008 Exactly, I had a Squier Strat.I loved it. The wiring got fu cked though. It could probably have been salvaged through soldering but apparently my mother has chucked it out. Aha, I've got a Squier Strat too. To be honest I very rarely use it (however I'm not willing to part with it sorry!). I'm sure you could pick one of those up cheap enough now? If on the other hand you're looking for an acoustic I'd definitely recommend the Yamaha F310. It was my first guitar, I picked it up the otehr day and it still sounds great. Fantastic value for money.
The People's Hero Posted 23 September 2008 Author Posted 23 September 2008 Ha, my fingers still get a bit sore when I play for too long. (Acoustic)You'll definitely be able to get a Squier from somewhere, whether it be someone on here or not. This was after playing 'Good Riddance' (Time of Your Life) by Green Day once through. Is there a way to artificially toughen the tips other than by playing?
Joe. Posted 23 September 2008 Posted 23 September 2008 This was after playing 'Good Riddance' (Time of Your Life) by Green Day once through.Is there a way to artificially toughen the tips other than by playing? Not that I know of. But they soon toughen up if you practice fairly often. It's worth it.
Lillehamring Posted 23 September 2008 Posted 23 September 2008 This was after playing 'Good Riddance' (Time of Your Life) by Green Day once through.there is a terrific version of this on glen campbell's new album Is there a way to artificially toughen the tips other than by playing? the only way you'll get any good is if you play most days (every day!), do that and you'll soon have no problem - i remember when i first started playing, i used to play till the strings just sat in the grooves of my fingers!
Ricosas Adianski Posted 23 September 2008 Posted 23 September 2008 Aha, I've got a Squier Strat too. To be honest I very rarely use it (however I'm not willing to part with it sorry!). I'm sure you could pick one of those up cheap enough now? If on the other hand you're looking for an acoustic I'd definitely recommend the Yamaha F310. It was my first guitar, I picked it up the otehr day and it still sounds great. Fantastic value for money. I agree about the Yamaha F310. Got one for christmas a few years ago. Its Great. I also have a cheap £50 Strat copy that ive had for 3 years now. My first guitar. Im hoping for a new Fender 50's classic player Strat.
Daggers Posted 23 September 2008 Posted 23 September 2008 Is there a way to artificially toughen the tips other than by playing?
The People's Hero Posted 24 September 2008 Author Posted 24 September 2008 I'm going to have to start trawling ebay, aren't I?
Samilktray Posted 24 September 2008 Posted 24 September 2008 Couldnt be arsed to start a new topic so ill ask in here. How much would I be looking at for a half decent (brand new/second hand) keyboard which I could hook up to my computer?
Lillehamring Posted 24 September 2008 Posted 24 September 2008 Couldnt be arsed to start a new topic so ill ask in here.How much would I be looking at for a half decent (brand new/second hand) keyboard which I could hook up to my computer? i think there was a thread on this, actually - as i remember posting that it depends on how good you mean by 'half decent' and what features you want, what you are using it for... ie. you will pay much more to have weighted keys, but the difference in performance is astronomical... i think you can pick up a basic midi only keyboard for very little, but you get very little for your money....
Samilktray Posted 24 September 2008 Posted 24 September 2008 i think there was a thread on this, actually - as i remember posting that it depends on how good you mean by 'half decent' and what features you want, what you are using it for...ie. you will pay much more to have weighted keys, but the difference in performance is astronomical... i think you can pick up a basic midi only keyboard for very little, but you get very little for your money.... Im only really interested in one for having a bit of mess around with music production, probably use Reason as i've been recomended to use this by a freind.
Libertine Posted 24 September 2008 Posted 24 September 2008 For God's sake, get weighted keys! Non weighted are vile.
AlbertFox Posted 24 September 2008 Posted 24 September 2008 This was after playing 'Good Riddance' (Time of Your Life) by Green Day once through.Is there a way to artificially toughen the tips other than by playing? Dan Hawkins (The Darkness, Stone Gods) has been known to superglue the tips of his fingers for a gig - something to do with him using ridculously heavy gauge strings I think. Not that I'd suggest that you try it!!!
The People's Hero Posted 26 September 2008 Author Posted 26 September 2008 Dan Hawkins (The Darkness, Stone Gods) has been known to superglue the tips of his fingers for a gig - something to do with him using ridculously heavy gauge strings I think. Not that I'd suggest that you try it!!! No dice.
Lillehamring Posted 26 September 2008 Posted 26 September 2008 Im only really interested in one for having a bit of mess around with music production, probably use Reason as i've been recomended to use this by a freind. if it's just for reason, you really don't even need a keyboard, as you can just put the notes into the matrix thingy... that's all i ever use these days.... weighted keys are nicer to play, but will suck up your budget. but make sure you have variable touch if you go budget, otherwise you can add it afterwards in reason, but it's fiddley and time consuming... oh, and reason is awesome, yes
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