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  1. March 7th, 2012, 01:23 PM #1
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    Hi, all. I recently added a 310ce to my only other guitar, an Epiphone PR325S that I have been abusing (both physically and musically) the past 20 years. Now I am learning how to play a 'good' guitar, and man, what a difference a good 'player' makes. The 310 is just musical all by itself, and it seems to draw the music out of me like the Epi never did.

    I am also on a mission to restore the PR325S, and am waiting for new gears to arrive, so I can put new strings on, having done all I can do with the laminate surface of the body, neck and head stock.

    Not having been in a music store for ages, I was surprised at how good instruments are these days, even the less expensive models. This, I can see, can only lead to trouble going forward - for my bank account and in it's claims on my free time.

    I have been reading with interest the various posts in this and other forums. Sure like looking at all the nice axes, and listening to some of the mp3's others have uploaded. There are many talented players here. I hope to learn all I can while here, while contributing when I think I could add something to the discussion.

    My musical tastes run electic, and if I had to give a short list of musical interests at the moment, I would say Gram Parsons, Pink Floyd, the Decemberists, and Doomtree.

    I don't have any amps as yet, though thinking about a cheap acoustic amp. I have also thought about using my hifi amp (a tubed, 60 watt job) as some kind of amp, though I'd prolly need to consider the impedence of the output from the guitar before running it in.

    Terry from Southern California
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  2. March 7th, 2012, 01:35 PM #2
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    Welcome !!
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    Welcome to The Fret!

    Yes, there are so many really good guitars and amps in the sub $400 range to choose from, it can make for a difficult choice. Dig around here and ask questions when you are trying to figure out what to buy next. Be warned: We are enablers, so hanging around here is like holding an AA meeting at a bar.
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  5. March 7th, 2012, 02:16 PM #5
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    LOL Tig - that's a perfect way to describe you guys... "enablers"

    Oh yeah, Rockinghorse, we like eyecandy. So post gear pics often!
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  6. March 8th, 2012, 09:12 AM #6
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    Welcome. I have a 310ce too. I hope you enjoy yours.
    Patrick
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    Hey Terry, welcome aboard!
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    Thanks, all!
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    Welcome to the Fret. And congrats on the new Taylor. I have a 315...love it!!!
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  10. March 10th, 2012, 09:02 PM #10
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    Glacies, I will take you up on your suggestion. I got through with the PR325 project today. Put on new (generic, off Amazon) tuning pegs, a set of Martin SP lights, and cleaned and polished it up as well as I could (It's 20 years old, and never saw the inside of a case). FWIW, here is the guitar in it's current state. Been playing it, and it plays really well, so I'm very pleased.

    Terry

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    Welcome to The Fret!
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    I've been looking for this article, and today, finally found the, you share it.
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    Hi I am new to forums but have been playing guitar for a couple years now. I have a Martin which is in great shape although it is a 2004 and I got it used! I also have a fender squire and a couple other beaters. I'm glad to be apart of the guitar community now!!!
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    Hi Terry! Welcome! Glad to hear about your new Taylor and your old Epi. I bet it is cool! Have fun!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Glacies View Post
    LOL Tig - that's a perfect way to describe you guys... "enablers"

    Oh yeah, Rockinghorse, we like eyecandy. So post gear pics often!

    Hey, what do you mean "you guys". I seem to remember seeing you around here for a while now.
    Steve Thompson
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    Guitars: Fender 60th Anniversary Std. Strat, Squier CVC Tele Hagstrom Viking Semi-hollow, Joshua beach guitar, Martin SPD-16TR Dreadnought
    Amphs: Peavey Classic 30, '61 Fender Concert
    Effects and such: Boss: DS-1, CE-5, NS-2 and RC20XL looper, Digitech Bad Monkey, Korg AX1G Multi-effects, Berhinger: TU100 tuner, PB100 Clean Boost, Line 6 Toneport UX2, Electro Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi, DuhVoodooMan's Rabid Rodent Rat Clone, Zonkin Yellow Screamer Mk. II, MXR Carbon Copy Delay

    love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart. . .
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