Any Guitar players out there?

[tcman54]

I am just beginning to play guitar, got my Jackson JS22 Arch Top, a Zoom effects box and a 20W Blackstar Amp, I got some riffs down but I still need a lot of work, lol.

Anyone else out there play, would like to hear your stories...

Noticed Sophia's clips on You Tube, what a dream

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[Autopart101]

Been playing a long time. Mostly play with friends these days. YouTube is your friend. Lots of good lessons for free. Wish youtube was around 35 years ago. I would start with the open chords. You can play along with most anything. Learn how to change open chords quickly and basic chord progressions will open up the song library.

 

[richardcrutchfield]

I am just beginning to play guitar, got my Jackson JS22 Arch Top, a Zoom effects box and a 20W Blackstar Amp, I got some riffs down but I still need a lot of work, lol.

Anyone else out there play, would like to hear your stories...

Noticed Sophia's clips on You Tube, what a dream

After being so overplayed, for so many years, I thought I'd never want to hear Boston again. I was wrong. This is incredible. Goosebumps.

 

[TopJimmyCooks]

Yes. Played from ‘84-‘00, then picked it up again in 2019.

 

[IPOGT]

Been playing a long time. Mostly play with friends these days. YouTube is your friend. Lots of good lessons for free. Wish youtube was around 35 years ago. I would start with the open chords. You can play along with most anything. Learn how to change open chords quickly and basic chord progressions will open up the song library.

The trick is to not get stuck going around in circles after learning and mastering open chords then wondering why it still doesn’t sound right.

 

[CrazyHippie]

I am just beginning to play guitar, got my Jackson JS22 Arch Top, a Zoom effects box and a 20W Blackstar Amp, I got some riffs down but I still need a lot of work, lol.

Anyone else out there play, would like to hear your stories...

Noticed Sophia's clips on You Tube, what a dream

Yes! Congrats on the choice to start playing! It's a lifelong journey of learning and not just about playing, but also how to manage and tweak the electronics. My advice: Practice every day. Pay deliberate attention to your picking techniques - that's arguably equally or more important than fretting technique.

I run through a 1965 Fender Bassman with old school pedals. I also build my own amps starting with 1950's vintage Stromberg Carlson PA amps and restoring/modifying them for guitar use.

My axe collection includes a Jackson US-made Soloist, a PRS Custom 24, and 5 Carvin/Kiesel guitars (various models). I've rebuilt the electronics in one way or another in all of them chasing different tones. Love Bare Knuckles pickups in particular.

Its a very rewarding pastime!

Check out this guy - unbelievably talented!
https://www.themusicman.uk/max-ostro/

 

[IPOGT]

Yes! Congrats on the choice to start playing! It's a lifelong journey of learning and not just about playing, but also how to manage and tweak the electronics. My advice: Practice every day. Pay deliberate attention to your picking techniques - that's arguably equally or more important than fretting technique.

I run through a 1965 Fender Bassman with old school pedals. I also build my own amps starting with 1950's vintage Stromberg Carlson PA amps and restoring/modifying them for guitar use.

My axe collection includes a Jackson US-made Soloist, a PRS Custom 24, and 5 Carvin/Kiesel guitars (various models). I've rebuilt the electronics in one way or another in all of them chasing different tones. Love Bare Knuckles pickups in particular.

Its a very rewarding pastime!

Check out this guy - unbelievably talented!
https://www.themusicman.uk/max-ostro/

I have three guitars. I have a $100 cheapo Sigma acoustic that aside from the neck being very heavy, I love..What a great knock around guitar that play’s really nice BTW and is my practice go to, a Fender Am Std. strat and a Martin D-18. Just using a Spark practice amp for now. Thanks for the tip on the picking technique. I actually started finger picking and not even using a pic when I first started playing because I was OCD on getting the chords clean and correct.

 

[CrazyHippie]

I have three guitars. I have a $100 cheapo Sigma acoustic that aside from the neck being very heavy, I love..What a great knock around guitar that play’s really nice BTW and is my practice go to, a Fender Am Std. strat and a Martin D-18. Just using a Spark practice amp for now. Thanks for the tip on the picking technique. I actually started finger picking and not even using a pic when I first started playing because I was OCD on getting the chords clean and correct.

Martins are really nice!

 

[K4fxd]

I've been playing since the 70's. I no longer play live.
If you want a great teacher this cat is the real deal and he does live remote lessons.

My buddy Ty.

 

[Datalux]

I also play guitar, and learning it has been a fun ride. When I started, I just had a simple guitar and amp. The key for me was to keep practising and trying new things. Every new riff I learned made it more exciting.

I watch a bunch of guitar videos on YouTube, too. It's cool to see how different everyone plays. It keeps me going and wanting to get better.

Also, I found this fantastic place online, the Guitar Enthusiasts Forum. It's a spot where guitar players chat, share tips, and talk about everything guitar, like music software. It's helped me connect with other guitarists and pick up new ideas.

 

[CrazyHippie]

I am just beginning to play guitar, got my Jackson JS22 Arch Top, a Zoom effects box and a 20W Blackstar Amp, I got some riffs down but I still need a lot of work, lol.

Anyone else out there play, would like to hear your stories...

Noticed Sophia's clips on You Tube, what a dream

Wow. Great cover! Just noticed this thread. Glad to see that she's playing a Kiesel. I own 5 of em and the quality is incredible for the price. I also have a PRS Custom-24 and a Jackson US-made Soloist. I play thru a 1965 Fender Bassman piggy-back rig with a nice collection of analog pedals.

 

[mra4nostop]

That sounds like a solid setup you've got there. Starting out with a Jackson JS22 Arch Top and experimenting with effects on a Blackstar Amp is a fun way to dive into guitar playing. It's okay to still need practice - we all start somewhere. I've found that consistency and patience really pay off in the long run. If you ever need tips or guidance along your guitar journey, feel free to check out the guitar guides at https://guitarsrepublic.com/guide/.

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