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sunsetconoisseur
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tell me about ur guitars and what you like to play.
imma just say neon by John Mayer is a fucking bitch to learn
Feb 26 2021 12:01AM
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Jems
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-epiphone 1984 explorer ex
-jackson dinky made in mexico
-some shitty ibanez


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/995056/trim-D58C086C-FEFF-4256-AD76-1735A34A1C9F-MOV
recent little clip
Feb 26 2021 12:57AM
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gofastturnleft
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Anything by ween, Rush's acoustic intros like a farewell to kings, and colter wall are the go-to jams lately!
Feb 26 2021 1:32AM
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ASSholebomber22
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Jems-epiphone 1984 explorer ex
-jackson dinky made in mexico
-some shitty ibanez


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/995056/trim-D58C086C-FEFF-4256-AD76-1735A34A1C9F-MOV
recent little clip


I played this with my gf in the room and now she's pregnant thanks asshole
Feb 26 2021 1:42AM
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Mackaroni_space
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I’m pretty late to this but I despise open chords, they sound like ass
Jul 29 2021 12:12AM
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Mackaroni_space
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Max.broI’m pretty late to this but I despise open chords, they sound like ass


Excluding jazz chords I enjoy jazz chords but regular basic open chords sound like aids to my ears
Jul 29 2021 12:13AM
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Jems
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Max.broExcluding jazz chords I enjoy jazz chords but regular basic open chords sound like aids to my ears

eh how do they necessarily sound bad? besides having issues with the g string. Have you progressed to barre chords yet?
Jul 29 2021 12:21AM
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Mackaroni_space
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Jemseh how do they necessarily sound bad? besides having issues with the g string. Have you progressed to barre chords yet?


Oh yeah I’m on the caged theory now, I’m playing chords all over the fretboard but the chords I just can’t get behind are open, maybe it’s because of my amps setting or something I’ll upload a video showing what I mean
Jul 29 2021 12:26AM
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Mackaroni_space
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Jemseh how do they necessarily sound bad? besides having issues with the g string. Have you progressed to barre chords yet?



https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1007622/64922645903--E6E7B889-2270-46F8-941E-55B24DD226E5-MOV
Jul 29 2021 12:43AM
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Jems
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Max.brohttps://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1007622/64922645903--E6E7B889-2270-46F8-941E-55B24DD226E5-MOV


The g and b string will always kind of sound off no matter what you do. Although i usually tune my b string a tad down when i’m playing power chord based songs.
Jul 29 2021 12:48AM
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Mackaroni_space
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JemsThe g and b string will always kind of sound off no matter what you do. Although i usually tune my b string a tad down when i’m playing power chord based songs.


I see thank you sir
Jul 29 2021 12:54AM
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elcheapo
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I'm stoked on my old Kay n1 mahogany arch top, it's got the lowest action , such a fun guitar
Jul 29 2021 12:54AM
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ReturnToMonkey
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What should I look for in an electric guitar if I wanna learn things from Gilmour to blues to chili peppers? Pretty much a beginner but I know the basics of music
Jul 29 2021 1:00AM
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Mackaroni_space
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ReturnToMonkeyWhat should I look for in an electric guitar if I wanna learn things from Gilmour to blues to chili peppers? Pretty much a beginner but I know the basics of music


What’s your price range
Jul 29 2021 1:05AM
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ReturnToMonkey
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Max.broWhat’s your price range

Idk also don't have any other gear like cords, amp, software, whatever so I want to learn about that too
Jul 29 2021 1:15AM
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Mackaroni_space
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ReturnToMonkeyIdk also don't have any other gear like cords, amp, software, whatever so I want to learn about that too


Honestly it depends on how committed you’ll be, if you feel like it’s something you’ll want to constantly work on I’d suggest getting something higher in the price range like a fender Stratocaster, it’s in my opinion the guitar that everyone should own it’s super versatile and every guitarist who is a famous guitarist has probably had one. Same thing with Amps I’d suggest getting an orange amp if you’re going the extra money mile (any one you get is good to me at least). But if you feel like it’s something you want to test out try getting an entry level guitar like a squire strat with a fender mustang amp, I started on a pretty Ass acoustic but then was like I require more so I got a relatively inexpensive electric guitar with a relatively inexpensive amp and I’m chillin for now, I’m saving for a better electric though or an acoustic I’m not sure what my bipolar ass will end up choosing lmao
Jul 29 2021 1:22AM
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Mackaroni_space
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Max.broHonestly it depends on how committed you’ll be, if you feel like it’s something you’ll want to constantly work on I’d suggest getting something higher in the price range like a fender Stratocaster, it’s in my opinion the guitar that everyone should own it’s super versatile and every guitarist who is a famous guitarist has probably had one. Same thing with Amps I’d suggest getting an orange amp if you’re going the extra money mile (any one you get is good to me at least). But if you feel like it’s something you want to test out try getting an entry level guitar like a squire strat with a fender mustang amp, I started on a pretty Ass acoustic but then was like I require more so I got a relatively inexpensive electric guitar with a relatively inexpensive amp and I’m chillin for now, I’m saving for a better electric though or an acoustic I’m not sure what my bipolar ass will end up choosing lmao


Also the nice thing about fender strats is their price stays consistent, if you buy one at a music store for like $600 you can easily resell it for the exact same price no questions asked, same with amps they only lose value depending on what their model is
Jul 29 2021 1:23AM
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Jems
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ReturnToMonkeyIdk also don't have any other gear like cords, amp, software, whatever so I want to learn about that too

Well first of all gilmour and frusciante use the same type of guitar. i’d just recommend a squier stratocaster since they’re cheap and usually not ass, they are usually 200-300 new. In terms of amps you could use garageband with an irig if you’ve got an apple computer. Otherwise there’s cheap software out there that’ll work just as well as a shitty amp. You don’t even need an amp to learn, i was ampless my first 6 months playing.
Jul 29 2021 2:14AM
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AlexHallsEyebrow
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JemsWell first of all gilmour and frusciante use the same type of guitar. i’d just recommend a squier stratocaster since they’re cheap and usually not ass, they are usually 200-300 new. In terms of amps you could use garageband with an irig if you’ve got an apple computer. Otherwise there’s cheap software out there that’ll work just as well as a shitty amp. You don’t even need an amp to learn, i was ampless my first 6 months playing.


Ah yes the irig works pretty well… I have a amp so I generally drift more towards the amp but the irig works pretty well if your beginning out, there are some cool effects but I’d personally prefer the actual pedal and amp… if you do get the irig or any iteration of that I’d definitely plug headphones in because it sound better, plus if you are into it you can use the drum machine on garage band and add stuff to your guitar playing.
Jul 29 2021 7:39AM
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MiIfHunter
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JemsWell first of all gilmour and frusciante use the same type of guitar. i’d just recommend a squier stratocaster since they’re cheap and usually not ass, they are usually 200-300 new. In terms of amps you could use garageband with an irig if you’ve got an apple computer. Otherwise there’s cheap software out there that’ll work just as well as a shitty amp. You don’t even need an amp to learn, i was ampless my first 6 months playing.



my philosophy is that the bass should be played like a weapon
Jul 29 2021 7:51AM
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Mackaroni_space
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MiIfHuntermy philosophy is that the bass should be played like a weapon





This yours?
Jul 29 2021 1:16PM
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Casey
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Max.brohttps://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1007622/64922645903--E6E7B889-2270-46F8-941E-55B24DD226E5-MOV


If you google G string sounds like shit when played open there is like a small countries worth of people complaining about the same problem. I have the same issue but I have a cheap electric guitar that hasn’t been professionally set up- do not have this issue on any of my acoustics fortunately. Someone told me once you just don’t play open chords on electrics but obviously tons of people do and it’s fine- maybe a compression pedal would help idk
Aug 3 2021 1:16AM
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deathvalley69
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Max.brohttps://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1007622/64922645903--E6E7B889-2270-46F8-941E-55B24DD226E5-MOV


To me it sounds like your intonation is a little off and you need to get your guitar set up. That's what makes it sound out of tune on certain notes even when you tuned it. But if you're talking about the B and G strings just sounding thin when you play them open heavier strings help in my experience. I think open chords also sound way better on the neck pickup if you haven't tried that
Aug 3 2021 1:31AM
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theabortionator
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Mostly just been playing my acoustic. Love the thing. Bought a mitchel off a recommendation a year and a half ago and it's my favorite thing. Bought en electric(epiphone les paul) in the spring but haven't played it really and is stored tilll i move back to Washington. Got on an electric last week here and dug it though. Also started drumming again well like 3 times but gonna pick up my electric kit in CA and bring it back for the winter.

Hoping to start jamming with people. Was cool playing a little music at hood. I live pretty remote in WA though. Also have roommates so headphone lyfe eoth the electric.

It's hard to notice progress sometimes but I've def gotten a lit better.

Idk guitars are fun.
Aug 6 2021 12:46AM
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oldmanski
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I play a small bit myself. I brought my Yamaha classical acoustic across the pond but ended up buying a new Adam Black acoustic after I played it here at the music shop. I have a few more acoustics back home in storage along with a few electrics including a pretty cool custom Jackson a friend modified many years back. I am always drawn back to the acoustic though.
Aug 6 2021 4:03AM
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