Welcome Strum, nice intro. You'll fit right in here at the fret.
Lots of varied experience here and friendly helpful folks.
I stumbled on this forum while using Dolphinstreet and found it to be one of the more friendly forums and decided to sign up.
Some Background: Married, two teenage kids, live in Northern Ohio and started playing (or should I say practicing) guitar a little over a year ago.
Instrument History: started with a Squier Strat (a real cheap one) and a month later purchased an Epi G400. I always liked the sound of the acoustic guitar and while looking at a possible purchase, came across the Washburn site and joined their forum. Purchased a WD32SW, then an EA20SDL and the last acoustic purchase was a J28SDL. I recently sold the EA20SDL and the WD32SW (the J28SDL is up for sale).
I just purchased an Ibanez ARC300 that has brought me back to my interest in the electric guitar. After purchasing the ARC300, I found my interest in the blues increase and was pointed to Dolphinstreet and have continued my interest in playing the blues. I use a Vox AD30VT that I really enjoy. For now I think I found the right combination with the ARC300 and the Vox. I also started taking a renewed interest in my Squier, realizing it can be a fun guitar.
At this point I am self taught and as most, I have experienced the frustrations and the ruts, but continue to play on. I'm giving serious thought to taking lessons as I want to continue to climb to new levels of playing.
I probably will purchase another acoustic (recently looking at Seagull). I hope I can offer a contribution to the forum and pick up some pointers along the way.
Strum
Last edited by just strum; September 16th, 2007 at 07:35 AM.
Welcome Strum, nice intro. You'll fit right in here at the fret.
Lots of varied experience here and friendly helpful folks.
Hi and welcome.
Warren will bet that you'll like it here and probably make you some hot cakes. Enjoy!
"No Tele For you." - The Tele Nazi
Ha! Tele-ish now inbound.
Welcome, I'm self taught & have been play for a year and 9 months.
I have an AD30VT as well & am looking into getting an acoustic (perhaps Seagull) at some time in the future.
I pick a moon dog.
Welcome! I began playing regularly a little over a year ago myself. Thanks for joining.
Steve Thompson
Sun Valley, Idaho
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. . .
- j. johnson
Welcome JS. I too am self taught and have been playing about 5 years. I also own a Seagull acoustic guitar. They are very good guitars. I recommend staying away from the lower price Seagull acoustics.
Guitars:
Electric: Washburn HB-30, Squier Tele Custom Deluxe, Jay Turser Strat.
Acoustic: Seagull S6.
AMPs: VOX AD30VT, Peavey Envoy 110.
Modelers: V-AMP 2, Digitech RP-100A.
Pedals: Boss RC-2 Loop Station, Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble, Digitech Bad Monkey, Ibanez DE7 Delay/Echo, DOD VFX40B 7-Band Graphic EQ, Ibanez CS-5 Super Chorus.
Welcome to TheFret.Net, just strum!
Guitars
Wilburn Versatare, '52 FrankenTele(Fender licensed parts), Fender USA Roadhouse Strat, Fender USA Standard B-bender Telecaster, Agile AL 3000 w/ WCR pickups, Ibanez MIJ V300 Acoustic, Squier Precision Bass,
Amps
Ceriatone Overtone Special, Musicman 212 Sixty-Five, Fender Blues Jr., Peavey Classic 30, Fender Super Reverb, Traynor YCV-40 WR Anniversary w/ matching 1x12 ext. cab, Epiphone SoCal 50w head w/ matching 4x12 cab (Lady Luck speakers), Avatar 2x12 semi-open back cab w/ Celestion speakers
Pedals
Digitech Bad Monkey, Digitech Jamman, DVM's ZYS, Goodrich volume pedal
I will have to get some info and feedback from you when I start looking seriously at the purchase. Right now I'm "window shopping" but hopefully in the near future I will be adding to the collection.Originally Posted by Tim
My acoustic purchases up to now have been entirely Washburn. Although there is nothing wrong with Washburn, I've tried out some other makes and models and I think I can find something more to my liking.
Since most of my forum activity has been limited to Washburn, I have not been exposed to a lot of discussion about other makes of guitars.
Strum
Thanks for the welcome everyone. Right now I've just been looking at the various sections of the site to try to see what is a good fit for some discussion.
Spudman, looks like you have no problem relieving that GAS when it hits you. If you're married, you have one understanding wife.
Looking at the other posts and the guitars owned by the members, I think I am going to enjoy it here.
Welcome to TheFret! Taking lessons is a good idea for a new player--it'll keep you from picking up all the bad habits that hacks like me have! :
Also, several of us AD30VT owners here--amazing little amp for the money; so flexible!
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Guitars - W-A-A-A-Y-Y too many to list. Check 'em all out HERE
Amps & Cabs - "Kap'n Kerrang-aroo" BYOC 18W TMB kit amp head; Mojave Coyote head; Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Lacquered Tweed Ltd. Ed.; Allen Sweet Spot kit amp; BYOC Tweed Royal kit amp; Epiphone Valve Jr. combo + mods; Drive 2x12 cab / Celestion G12M Greenback + G12H30; AB Custom Audio 1x12 cab / Celestion Alnico Blue
Pedals/Effects - ZILLIONS, including DVM's Home-built Pedals - See some HERE and HERE, TOO!
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welcome strum....this is a great forum....i think you will like it here....
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note: this welcome copyrighted 2007...no unauthorized use of this welcome will be tolerated
Guitars: Gibson 1998 Les Paul Special : Peavey Predator (Early 90's Fat Strat Copy) : Ibanez GAX30TROriginally Posted by just strum
Brownsville Reso - 101 Electric Reso : Fender GDO-300 Maple Quilt Top Acoustic
Amps: Fender Super Champ XD
Effects: Digitech RP250 Modeling Guitar Processor : DVM "Phased and Confused" Script Phaser Clone : Digitech Bad Monkey
Danelectro Cool Cat Chorus : Behringer Distortion Modeler : Ernie Ball Volume Pedal : Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
No problems what so ever. Actually I have renamed it F.I.S. (financial investment syndrome) Don't have to worry about trusting banks and Mrs. Spud thinks it is a legitimate investment program. Besides, I was this way before she married me 2 years ago and I don't plan on changing yet.Originally Posted by just strum
"No Tele For you." - The Tele Nazi
Ha! Tele-ish now inbound.
Welcome just strum, glad to have you here! Cool that you found my website dolphinstreet.com as well.
Strum on,
Robert
The Law of Gravity is nonsense. No such law exists. If I think I float, and you think I float, then it happens.
Master Guitar Academy - I also teach via SKYPE.
Welcome Aboard! :
Electrics: Hagstrom Ultra Swede (Gold Eagle Burst) Gretsch 5120 Electromatic (Orange) Custom Nashville Blackout Telecaster (Black, Stat mid/neck p'ups; Lil Puncher (Modern Vintage) bridge p'up; Wilkinson Compensated Bridge w/ 3 brass saddles, Warmoth Vintage Modern Birdseye Maple Neck) Fender MIM Stratocaster (Blue Agave, Rosewood Fretboard, Fender Tex-Mex p'ups; GFS Trem/Block Kit) Highland Spitfire (semi-hollow, flame maple top w/ bubinga inlay)Acoustics:Washburn D10CEQSB, Yamaha FG160E
Bass: Westone Spectrum ST, Warwick Rockbass Corvette Basic Active
Amps: Vox NT15H/V112NT Night Train, Peavey Bandit 112, Hartke HyDrive 210C Bass Amp, Vox DA5
Welcome Just Strum!
I can't say that I've given up on a flanger cause I've never liked the effect either. I also can't say the same about Tremolo. I hate them both equally. - Tone2TheBone 2009
Welcome! Stay awhile, post often!
Guitars:
Fender 2006 MIM Fender Stratocaster HSS in 3TS
Ibanez RG 570 with a bridge Invader
ESP M II Deluxe with a Tune-o-Matic bridge
Eleanor, the magical, mystical Road Worn wonder Tele
Blackstar HT Club 40
Hi Strum, and welcome. I'm an older player myself that in the past few years re-discovered the guitar. The ruts are always going to come up every so often. I'm also thinking about taking lessons so that I can get through the ruts easier. Do your teenagers play any instruments? My girls play drums and piano. They give the motavation to keep playing. It's important to have music in the family. Look forward to hearing from ya.
Fastfoot
Originally Posted by just strum
Guitars: American Fender Strat, Tacoma Jumbo acoustic
Amps: Epiphone Junior tube, Kustom acoustic. Ibanez tube screamer pedal.
Welcome aboard just strum!
M29
Welcome aboard, Strum!
This is a great board - civilized, with a wide beadth of experience. Robert runs it well. You won't encounter the standard ego wars here.
Beware of G.A.S!!! It's rampant here!
Guitars: 2008 Gibson SG Classic, 2006 Gibson Les Paul Standard LE, 2002 Gibson SG Supreme, 2001 Gibson Les Paul Studio Plus, 1996 Les Paul Studio Gem, American Deluxe Double Fat Strat, Bluesville "Super" Strat Copy, MIK Fender "Limited Edition" Tele, JD Bluesville "Night Pilot", Yamaha AES 820, Steinberger Spirit GT Pro, Taylor 355CE, Ovation 1897 Adamas, Ovation CC057 Celebrity
Amps: Axe FX centered rack rig, Mesa 4x12 cab. Germino Club 40, Johnson JM150 Millennium, Johnson JM250 Millennium, Gibson Titan Medalist Frankenstein.
Effects: Tonebone Trimode, EH Holy Grail, Boss CH-1, Dunlop Crybaby Classic, Framptone Amp Switcher, THD Hot Plate, Yamaha AG Stomp Acoustic Processor, Boss BCB-60 Pedal Board.