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Electric Guitars

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tsingtaofanatic
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The thread where you can discuss electric guitars! Post a pic (or pictures if you have a few) of your guitar(s) with the name.
I’ll start:

Fender Squier Mustang (Sonic Blue)

Dec 27 2018 10:00PM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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I started learning guitar but the string snapped and I could never be bothered changing it. Lel.
Dec 27 2018 10:07PM
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tsingtaofanatic
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XxAc1DtR1PxXI started learning guitar but the string snapped and I could never be bothered changing it. Lel.


Damn strings.
Dec 27 2018 10:28PM
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PsychicMigration
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I have a guitar and am trying to learn, any tips on youtube channels or ideas that could help me?
Dec 28 2018 12:54PM
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TheMailMan
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PeterkrekorianI have a guitar and am trying to learn, any tips on youtube channels or ideas that could help me?


marty schwartz's older stuff is fantastic, learn the pentatonic scales it will change the way you even look at a guitar.
Dec 28 2018 1:58PM
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tsingtaofanatic
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PeterkrekorianI have a guitar and am trying to learn, any tips on youtube channels or ideas that could help me?


I never really watched any YouTube channels, and always just had an instructor. Face to face is usually easier
Dec 28 2018 2:29PM
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beckums
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Fender Strat from '93
Dec 28 2018 10:29PM
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Dustin.
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I have an upgraded Gibson Les Paul 50's Tribute and a Gibson ES-339.
Dec 29 2018 1:02AM
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OldSpice
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'63 Gibson 335 Custom Shop Reissue
Jan 1 2019 12:20PM
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OldSpice
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'60 Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop Reissue
Jan 1 2019 12:22PM
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TheHamburglar
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I have an SG and a delicious amp rig that sounds like sweet butter melted on a rack of hickory smoked ribs with a sides of baked beans and cornbread, lots of cornbread
Jan 1 2019 4:07PM
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Huck.Fin
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PeterkrekorianI have a guitar and am trying to learn, any tips on youtube channels or ideas that could help me?


Definitely agree that face to face lessons are best, but Sean Daniel and samuraiguitarist both have some great lessons. CSguitars is awesome for learning about how your equipment works, and Adam Neely has a lot of really interesting stuff on music in general.

I play a 2005 American Series Telecaster. Super smooth neck and fretboard and a killer clean tone, especially in the neck position.
Jan 1 2019 6:49PM
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Casey
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Huck.FinDefinitely agree that face to face lessons are best, but Sean Daniel and samuraiguitarist both have some great lessons. CSguitars is awesome for learning about how your equipment works, and Adam Neely has a lot of really interesting stuff on music in general.

I play a 2005 American Series Telecaster. Super smooth neck and fretboard and a killer clean tone, especially in the neck position.


Fuck im jealous.
Jan 1 2019 11:16PM
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zman420
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I have a yamaha guitar someone gave to me for free, best guitar I've ever owned. It's actually pretty legit imo
Jan 2 2019 12:28AM
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Jems
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/919585/263C1A25-D622-42C9-8FBC-E083A44F4A2F-MOV

Here’s my new Jackson
Jan 2 2019 12:39PM
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Jems
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satanworshipperI never really watched any YouTube channels, and always just had an instructor. Face to face is usually easier


I’m like 98% self taught, I use ultimate guitar occasionally if I can’t figure out a solo. In my mind lessons are a waste unless you have a hard time learning by ear.
Jan 2 2019 12:43PM
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MFZOREN
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i got an ibanez explorer
Jan 2 2019 1:26PM
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Jems
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sauceboss420i got an ibanez explorer


Ibanez destroyer?
Jan 2 2019 1:29PM
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MFZOREN
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JemsIbanez destroyer?

yea thats the one, havent picked the thing up in 2+ years
Jan 2 2019 1:31PM
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Jems
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sauceboss420yea thats the one, havent picked the thing up in 2+ years


Is it shaped like a real ass explorer or is it an ugly copy with a bad headstock
Jan 2 2019 1:32PM
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MFZOREN
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JemsIs it shaped like a real ass explorer or is it an ugly copy with a bad headstock


It looks like this

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Jan 2 2019 1:39PM
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Ben_Dover
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Play bass
Jan 2 2019 4:40PM
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everlast
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I believe the bass should be played like a weapon
Jan 2 2019 4:50PM
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tsingtaofanatic
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everlastI believe the bass should be played like a weapon


bass for the mass
Jan 2 2019 4:54PM
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TheMailMan
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creates NS account, revives year old thread about guitars.. wut

I'm guessing you're likely a beginner, purely because you're asking that question. If you're a beginner player you'll be just fine starting off on a $99 ebay special. If you have any local guitar shops that's great but don't let them oversell you.

A great guitar player will make a $99 guitar sound much better than an average player on a $2000 guitar.
Apr 27 2020 9:36AM
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tsingtaofanatic
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Um, the guitar store? I'd do your research beforehand so you get a guitar you actually want. Like look at what your favourite bands are playing, etc. And don't go to overboard either, it's your first guitar.
Apr 27 2020 12:32PM
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arnie_grape
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I use these two almost every day

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Apr 27 2020 5:51PM
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Apr 27 2020 5:56PM
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arnie_grape
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GORILLAWALLACEI use these two almost every day

**This post was edited on Apr 27th 2020 at 5:55:07pm


triple post cause ns mobile isn't working so hot these days I guess

the first two I used every day

the bass is mostly just for recording. the 8 string is a fun beginner 8 but it's a $500 so it's stock everything and doesn't sound too hot. and the rg7 I copped from my fleeing australian friend for $100 last month. it's pretty stock too but it's good for when people come over
Apr 27 2020 5:59PM
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eskeet
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GORILLAWALLACEtriple post cause ns mobile isn't working so hot these days I guess

the first two I used every day

the bass is mostly just for recording. the 8 string is a fun beginner 8 but it's a $500 so it's stock everything and doesn't sound too hot. and the rg7 I copped from my fleeing australian friend for $100 last month. it's pretty stock too but it's good for when people come over


The 8 string pretty fun? I've been wanting to buy one ever since doom eternal came out. Most of the soundtrack is in like drop c or double drop d.
Apr 27 2020 6:19PM
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Bushdid9_11
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I went fretless for something to do for social isolation, been using this everyday
Apr 27 2020 6:26PM
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arnie_grape
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eskeetThe 8 string pretty fun? I've been wanting to buy one ever since doom eternal came out. Most of the soundtrack is in like drop c or double drop d.


I'm glad I didn't drop like $1200 on a good one. to me it was the same difficulties as getting used to a 7-string, but I listen to a lot more bands that use 7s than 8s, so it's arguably harder to get good at than a 7, with less songs (and easy songs) to help you get used to it.

probably took me a good 2-3 years of owning a 7 string to be able to just pick it up and write with it because all of your playing habits revolve around a different sized fretboard, different 3rds 5ths etc. and basically I am having the same problem with my 8 string but I'm way less motivated to get good at it. also tracking an 8 string with shitty bottom line ibanez pickups is a fucking nightmare. I've owned the thing for 2+ years and still don't really have any "go to" moves that don't sound hacky.


also drop C is only 1 step down guy, you can just tune your 6 down it takes about 44 seconds

sparknotes: it's cool but don't bother unless you want to dump years into getting good at it


edit: worth noting that I don't usually play guitar when the lifts are spinning from nov-may. stricly seasonal; so when I say 2-3 years that could be 6mo-1yr if you actually play a lot

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