Guitargeezer
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It’s been a year since I played guitar with sand under foot. This time enjoying a stay at Holden Beach, NC.
Believe it is a good time to reflect on my guitar journey. I am playing with more confidence, especially when doing so with my son-in-law.
This year I have my Taylor 414 ce-R with me. It plays well against my son-in-law’s Martin. We’ve enjoyed swapping off guitars during our evenings in the ocean breeze.
Been keeping up with the TAC daily challenges – very appropriate theme this week of barbecuing – which has been part of our daily routine. Although this evening we will be having “Frogmore” (no frogs but plenty of boiled fresh shrimp!
Enjoying my family and the beach lifestyle as I wear my “Be nice and play guitar” shirt.
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I’ve found this forum discussion very helpful as I continue my quest for “the guitar of my dreams”. I have found the anticipation of any new purchase as rewarding as the actual acquisition. I continue my search by saving up cash a little at a time to buy “the one” when I find that Martin or Gibson or ???? that meets or exceeds expectations. My son-in-law (formerly a professional guitarist) has many choice guitars and has pointed me to guitars he thinks worth considering (I found having him play before I buy a guitar invaluable in obtaining my past couple Taylor’s). He told me not to get hung up on brands or models but to play as many as I can yet buy a quality instrument for both enjoyment now and as investment into the future too.
I am wanting a high end one to enjoy in the present and, one day, pass on to the youngest generation in my family as “grandpa’s guitar”.
I do appreciate all the good advice from those who contributed their “dream” experiences to this forum post.
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Your progress has been remarkable @Moonhare. I do enjoy listening to your playing very much. Nice picking and percussion with this one.
You are clearly devoted to your canine family member. Wishing a speedy recovery ❤️🩹
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Good for you @Elaine ! Your profile indicates a goal of yours is playing praise songs so do a internet search to find songs you enjoy with the chord shapes you are trying to perfect. I found that really helps me make transitions more accurately and smoother over time. Keep on playing!
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Appreciate your remarks Kevin and Mike. There is a guitarist calling himself “Guitar Entertainer Zeus” on board this Viking Venus. He plays his sets acoustically with enhanced vocal effects. Very talented guy – plays whatever you want.
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Appreciate all your comments. I am enjoying my travels in Scandinavia with my travel guitar and keeping up with Daily Challenges as I go along. Denmark next.
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Hoping your symptoms remain mild and you have no extended effects. albert_d, I am presently traveling overseas in Scandinavia with Viking. They have been proactive regarding COVID as we are tested daily and encouraged to wear masks 😷 when in crowded areas off and on ship.
I brought my Journey travel guitar along and have put in at least 10 minutes in each day using the ship’s WiFi to link up.
Last night there was a 60’s music show that was inspiring, had exceptional musicians and vocalists. Terrific guitarist also on board preforms daily.
It’s great to venture once again out into the World!
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Nicely done putting into practice this week’s lessons @Moonhare (Darren). Now, the lyrics to that melody?
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Loraine’s correct. However, @BobbyJ you are able to interact with Tony directly at each 90 Day Progress Party that is streamed live.
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Appreciate your nice response @Kitman – limited distractions here allow for more quality guitar time! 😁
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Thanks for your comments @David S – Grandpas just might do about anything to entertain a grandchild! Completing my travels in Oslo, Norway today with flight home tomorrow. Looking forward to getting home and being with the grandchildren!
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Solid Sitka top/African mahogany body/Rosewood fretboard – 23” scale, 1 11/16 nut – made by Journey Instruments – “Puddle Jumper” PJ410N – collapsible travel guitar – comes with soft case travel on bag 18.5 x 12.5 – the neck detaches in order to fit within.
https://journeyinstruments.com/product/puddle-jumper-pj410n/
🇳🇴 Strumming in Oslo today 😁
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Mike — The distance between the fretboard and strings is a bit high even with shims provided. It gives my fingers a work out. There is a shorter bridge but haven’t switched to it. The guitar is “what it is” for travel. I do have to tune it constantly! Any guitar is far better than no guitar‼️
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Yes, @albert_d Having too much fun to be legal. Check out http://www.karnevaliaalborg.dk
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👍👍 It’s great to have your enthusiasm @Mrfredsporty as we enjoy this journey together.