Hi, new here from Australia

[Tone E]

Howdy.

I am Tony, a beginner from Australia. I have had guiatars since I was a kid but have never been taught to play and so have never really stuck with it.
I have just recently pulled out a couple of guitars I bought a few years ago and am basically starting over again from scratch as any skill which I had developed has disappeared since I stopped playing.

Currently I have a Squier standard double fat strat which I love, one of the best quality squiers I have seen, love the grain in the neck, beautiful.

Also have an Ashton dreadnought which is laminated and a bit yucky but is fun to play nonetheless.

My musical interests vary but I love rock 'n' roll, late 50's some early 60's. I also like rock and metal but only certain artists and songs interest me.

Dream guiatars would be a Gretsch 6120, like the one :master: Brian Setzer plays, would also love a really nice strat. My first guitar was a strat copy and as such I have always loved them. The Gretsch aside I wouldnt own any brand electric besides Fender, I just love their look, sound and feel.

[peachhead]

Howdy Tony, welcome. What part of Australia are ya from?

[Spudman]

Welcome mate.:wave:

[ted s]

g'dye Tone e

[Tone E]

Hi Peachhead, I'm from Tasmania.

[Steffe1973]

G'dye mate, lets put another shrimp on the barby.... ay?

Steffe from Sweden says hi!

[Tone E]

Haha. I've never actually had barbecued shrimp but I'm sure it would be great!

[markb]

Hi from over the ditch, Tony.

[SuperSwede]

Welcome Tony!

[Jipes]

Welcome here Tony, Enjoy the Fret :AOK:

[Algonquin]

Hi Peachhead, I'm from Tasmania.
You Devil...

Welcome to the Fret!
Cheers :beer:

[BluezOldy]

G'dye mate, lets put another shrimp on the barby.... ay?

Steffe from Sweden says hi!

Contrary to that tourist ad, Steffe, I've actually never heard an Aussie refer to shrimp except for tiny little things we sometimes use for fishing bait. Real Aussies eat prawns! :beer:

Hi Tony, welcome mate.

Cheers,
Ron

[warren0728]

welcome tony....this is a great forum....i think you will like it here....

ww :pancake:

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[Robert]

Welcome Tony, you're in good company now!

[robert43]

Good to a couple more Ozies here should be more

[Tone2TheBone]

Welcome to the fret man. Make yourself at home. :)

[Brian Krashpad]

G'day Tony, welcome!

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Mind if we call ya Bruce?

Just to keep things cleah?

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[luvmyshiner]

Welcome aboard Tony.

[sunvalleylaw]

Welcome Tone E! I like your taste in guitars. I love my strat and would love a Setzerish hollowbody one day as well. Lots of newbs and semi-newbs here, and lots of helpful experienced players too.

[marnold]

G'day Tony, welcome!

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Mind if we call ya Bruce?

Just to keep things cleah?

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Australia, Australia, Australia! We love you! Amen.

[dws]

Welcome! Great forum here. You'll have fun.

[Tone E]

Thanks for all the friendly welcomes, I'm sure I'll like it here.:AOK:

[street music]

Welcome to a great site.

[oldguy]

Welcome to TheFret, Tony! Glad you joined us here.

[just strum]

Tone E,

Welcome to the forum, this is a good place to set up camp if you are a beginner or any level. There's a lot of good advice you can pick-up here.

Let's see some pics of the equipment.

[player]

Tone E,

Welcome to the forum, this is a good place to set up camp if you are a beginner or any level. There's a lot of good advice you can pick-up here.

Let's see some pics of the equipment.

Absolutely WELCOME Tone E.Great place here.had a band member years ago from S.Oz - Albany.you will get a lot of help here if and when you need assistance.this is the place to ask and get it:beer:

[king_petrucci]

Welcome to another fellow aussie. lol dont ya love the shrimp comments.

I'd take a meat pie or sausage sizzle anyday lol

[tot_Ou_tard]

Welcome to another fellow aussie. lol dont ya love the shrimp comments.

I'd take a meat pie or sausage sizzle anyday lol
Yeah, but don't they make a mess on the barbie? :D

Welcome Tone E!

[Squireman131]

Welcome. what is it luike in australia? im hoping to move to sydney after college

[Bossfan]

Welcome Tone E. I'm new as well to the forum, but have already picked up a ton of information and love the discussions. Hope you do the same. Fender and Gretsch - great picks! On my dream list as well....

[GREENMACHINE]

Hey Tone E,
Welcome to thefret.

GREENMACHINE

[duhvoodooman]

Glad to have you with us, Tone E! Always great to have another Fretter from way down under. I think you're our first Tasmanian--cool!! And anybody who loves Fenders is OK by me. Got 3 of 'em myself, and one of their amps! :AOK: :dude: :rockon:

[mrmudcat]

welcome!:beer: