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  1. I am Playing a Gibson Epiphone 12 string. I also have a Yamaha 12 string and an over 25 year old Rickenbacker electric 12 string.

  2. I’m playing a borrowed 1970 Sigma. I broke my neck in 2018. Neurological damage has prevented me playing since then. Even last year I couldn’t finger a clean note. I have a 70’s Gibson J40 that was damaged in a fire where I lost my home. I’m trying to see if I can play well enough to make the $400 to fix the thing be worth it. Day two of your class and I’m feeling hopeful for the first time since my accident!

  3. Taylor CEI have several guitars: a 1970 Brazilian guitar DiGiorgio that I bought when I was an exchange student, a, a Yamaha nylon string, and two electrics

  4. I have my childhood Takemine F360S I leave at the office. Love to take 15 min before my day starts to work out things. I have loved the challenge these last 2 days.

  5. Hey Tony! I have 3 stringed instruments that I play regularly.
    A Honer acoustic, a Fender jazz bass, and a Silvertone electric.
    These first two lessons have me reenergized about learning and wanting to keep improving! Thank you!

  6. I’m playing a Yamaha FSX-300C (concert size body with cutaway at neck) — in Hood River, OR not too far from Sisters !

  7. I am playing a Martin travel guitar, although I do have four others, including a Framus I have had since I was about 12. I haven’t played in a few years due to arthritis, so I am hoping it will be easier with a smaller guitar and using less finger strength to press on the strings. Fingers crossed!

  8. Hi Tony , I’m playing a seagull coastline spruce. When I try the hammering we started yesterday it seems to deaden the second note. Is there something I should be doing to prevent that? Many thanks, Cam

  9. I play a cheap standard acoustic named Fitness. The sound is okay just good enough for a beginner. I keep buying a better new one as a motivation for me to get better on guitar. Thanks for the lesson Tony 🙂

  10. I’m playing a Guild M20; all mahogany. I bought it from the now gone GAK in Brighton UK during the lockdown.
    I and they broke the draconian anti contact and travel rules to do the deal. It was worth it!

  11. I am playing a old white label Yamaha FG-110. I bought it when I tore my rotator cuff on my right shoulder and found my standard (also a yamaha) and my dad’s Jumbo Washburn were too painful to play. My dad was nearing the end and I wanted to play with him as much as I could before he died. And this smaller folk size made that possible. My dad is gone but the guitar is still my favorite. It doesn’t sound as big or resonant as it’s siblings but is just fun to play.

  12. Martin Road Series 11E Dreadnought and a Taylor GS Mini (which is primarily my travel guitar, but I pick it up a couple times a week)

  13. I play a 16 year old Fender CD220CE. I have several acoustics but this one holds it’s tune very well. Probably find something with better action but this works. Not sure what I would upgrade to… Taylor or Martin? That Thompson Dreadnought is awesome but pricey…

  14. Taylor GS mini koa
    Martin GPC PA4
    Fender Player Telecaster
    Maybe I’ll finally deserve them! Lol! I’ve barely begun here but I’m finally having real fun.

  15. Hi Tony,

    I’m on the second day of your trial course. I’m playing on a Fender Paramount acoustic parlour guitar.
    I haven’t played in years and my fingers are twisted up and hitting the wrong notes. I’m 64 and spent years trying to learn and getting frustrated and not trying again for long periods of time.
    I’m taking your advice and grasping the small victories. That’s something that I’ve never done nor heard of before I discovered your class. Is there a specific point to start I’m feeling very much a beginner now.
    Many thanks and I’m really feeling good about what I’ve experienced with your lessons.

  16. I’m playing either my Fender California Standard Monterey CE or Taylor 224ce-K-DLX. You are so right about a set up. A good set up will make your guitar feel and play amazing. I’m also in luthier school and can attest to how much better a guitar will perform and make it easier and more pleasurable to play.

  17. I currently am playing a Fender Starcaster, I got at an estate sale. Sweet little guitar, even came with a case and original paperwork. I sold my Yamaha acoustic a while back and am looking at either a Martin or Taylor to replace my acoustic,

  18. Little Martin LX1 Spruce top. I am 70 , true beginner . You are so good , as a true novice I am going to have to research to keep up . Don’t feel you started at the beginning ☺️

  19. I have a Taylor, Grand Pacific, Builders Edition, Mahogany, Spruce top, also have a ‘68 Fender, pink paisely, Telecaster, I got really cheap years ago!

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