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I’m an old beginner and have two. A 1990 Alvarez thin body acoustic and a Taylor GS Mini Mahogany. The Alvarez is much easier on my fingers so I’m trying to play it.
New player. My son gave me his Oscar Schmidt Model OG-2N.
Air guitar. Waiting on an Orangewood Oliver Classic. needless to say, will start again next week. Thanks
. I had a Yamaha FG75 that was “my buddy” since 1977 I was just a strummer and the sweet little Yamaha was stolen in ‘95
Now I’m Playing an Epiphone John Lennon
EJ-160E/VC electric acoustic – (beautiful tone) I bought in 2016 as a reward for myself and It’s been sitting silent for too long- I restrung and tuned it yesterday prior to the first lesson. I struggled quite a bit even at 1/2 speed, but keeping it next to me to treat myself in the evening ‘chill time’ I have a way to go to get my calluses back, but I’m enjoying the process. I may need to restring again with lighter gauge until my fingers toughen up
I reviewed and played the first days video prior to today’s lesson in order to build more muscle memory It went better today Not used to using a pic though.
BTW- the video keeps locking up on me today. I think it’s my internet provider . I reverted to pulling up the tabs to play, which kinda makes it easier.
once I am more proficient, hopefully the video will cooperate and I will be able to play with it
Also, really appreciate being able to slow the play to 1/2 speed- I dig that – helped me a lot yesterday. I’ll try to download the daily lesson that may solve the buffering problem on my end
Thanks Tony!
I’m playing an Ibanez JP300 that I bought in 1981 to replace the Harmony Monterey my dad learnt to play on (the action of which was so high that it was impossible to do barres on). The neck was bent and it didn’t have a truss rod so it cut my fingers to shreds and the action was as low as it could be. I still love my Ibanez but i haven’t played regularly for over 20 years because my son has autism and when he was young he was quite violent & i was worried he would break my guitar. I’m now trying to get back into playing and get my confidence back so i can do singers nights again. My picking has never been good. A little finger picking but no flat picking so I’m also trying to increase my skills.
Unfortunately, as a carer, I can’t afford to join for the long haul.
Eastman AC422CE
Breedove Atlas Series AD20/SM (2004 purchase)
Im playing a fender classic dread left design
Fender newporter
Enjoyed Day 2. I got a new Orangewood Oliver for Christmas. I’m liking it a lot. I don’t have anything to campare it to, but it seems to play nicely.
A 1960s? Yamaha-a flashback from my childhood. It has the most soothing and rich sounds. I just cant wait to do it justice. Today was rough. Embarrassed to say I was frustrated so quickly. Lesson 2 on .5 speed for half an hour and I got the last 2 measures at snails pace. But even being able to hear the notes align was enough to really make me smile.
Yamaha Concert Acoustic Electric
Good Lessons so far – Clunked my way to 1.75x on time about 3 in 20 tries!
Martin DX1
Mitchell O120CESB
Taylor Academy 10
Squier MINI
Yamaha FX335C
Yamaha FGX800C
Martin 1980 D28 needs to be set up.
This is a hard lesson today. I cannot do yesterday’s even at half speed.
Ventura
Yamaha FG – 331. It was my dad’s. My memory is him only dabbling.
Martin DC-13E
An old Yamaha F335 that I bought at the end of freshman year in college, those many, many years ago (‘78). Sounds great but has an action far tooo high!
I’m playing a Takamine EG-240 acoustic electric. I purchased it in the 90s.
I am playing a Martin D-28
Currently playing my Taylor 21 4ce DLX
Yesterday I bought a Martin SC 13E. I wasn’t planning on spending that much since I’m a beginner, but I just loved it. I hymned and hawed for 2 days over cheap guitars and was ready to give up again, then I picked this one up and it was like putting on my favorite old shirt, it fit me perfectly, was easy to fret, sounds wonderful, has built in tuner, and looks great- plus it’s a Martin.
I have a guitar that I hope one day to be worthy of….it’s a Martin OM-28. A beautiful instrument!
My primary guitar is an Alvarez. My first guitar was a Sears & Roebuck Harmony ($11 in 1957)
Hi Tony,
I am playing a Martin DC-16RGTE Glass Top Dreadnought.
Enjoying the lessons and playing guitar!
Thank you!
Virginia
Hi Tony – Thank you for another great lesson on Day 2. I am playing an Ibanez acoustic-electric AEL20E-TRS-14-01 Red Sunburst
Mine is a Breedlove Wildwood pro Concertina, mahogany. I’d really like a Martin D-45 though!
It’s my first guitar it’s a Yamaha F310
I’m playing a Chinese Koa wood guitar with beautiful abalone inlays, which I found on AliExpess. It wasn’t advertised as such, but apparently it’s a copy of a Taylor. I love it and can’t put it down. It even sleeps next to my bed. LOL.
its sooo hard!
Only 7 mins in and exhausted
Im playing a L’arrivee parlour.
Hi Tony, I’m playing a 1973or’74 Guild D-45 guitar that I bought new in 1974.
I’m playing a Seagull Acoustic
I’m playing a Yamaha A5R ARE acoustic/electric with an aged spruce top and rosewood back and sides. This is my first guitar and I love the sound of this guitar.
I’m playing an electric guitar: Epiphone Les Paul Special-II (the slash edition). Bought it of graigslist 3 weeks ago and never played guiter before, so real novice!
Taylor 814ce w/Brazilian Rosewood
Gibson Hummingbird Rosewood AG
Hohner HW-300G
Ibanex GAX 75
Breedlove
Alvarez AGW77ESHBDLX. I couldn’t get this lesson. I’m struggling already.
Guild D-55.
Probably the nicest guitar I ever have – and ever will own.
I have an Art&Lutherie burgundy Spruce acoustic (made in Canada). I don’t know what the model is.
2015 PRS SE A15AL Alex Lifeson model
Taylor 416ce
Taylor 210ce Plus. Upgraded from a Mexican Martin for more of a pure sound.
Took me a bit, but I was able to get the lick a few times successfully. Will take a break as you suggest and let my fingers experience it again.