What kind of things have you have learned from the Fret?

[sunvalleylaw]

Hmm, I was a complete and really absolute noob in October of 2006 when I joined. I had been playing really only for a few months, and was drawn in by researching Vox amphs. So really, quite a lot, or maybe even most of what I know.

So, I learned right away about Vox amphs.
I also learned about tube amphs, and particularly Peavey Classic 30s.
I bought a tube amph (C-30) but still would love a little vox amph to haul around.

I learned what "amph" meant and why the term is properly spelled thusly.

I learned reverends can rawk.

I learned there are actual lawyers that are also actual punk rockers. (Edit, also just how many nice, family type guys (and some women) there are out there who enjoy playing and learning to play.

I met a ton of good friends across the globe, and one good one just a ways across the state from me.

I learned about playing over backing tracks, and learned about internet jams where a number of people recorded and collaborated over the same track. We used to do that more, and need to get one started up again.

I learned that more accomplished players were often very willing to encourage and help you if you ask.

I have learned many, many tips, techniques, and practical ways to sound better,

I learned about gems among less expensive items, what to look for while shopping for things

a lot about effects and what they are, what some good cheap ones were, how to line them up, what better ones do, and on and on on that topic.

I found out about some basic things like get decent cables, how to change strings, etc.

I have learned a lot about a lot of music I would never have listened to but for this place.

I have learned a lot about internet communication, and how with using some basic respect and some other common sense, there can be a place where we share the above and much more, help each other out, make some friends, and really, have a darn good time.