VPI Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Posted January 6, 2014 It won't matter if I change guitars for every song as it will make me go through the tuning before each song if the key changes.
aerius Posted January 6, 2014 Report Posted January 6, 2014 Clearly, the solution is a guitar that can tune itself.
morphsci Posted January 6, 2014 Report Posted January 6, 2014 You can tune a guitar but you can't tune a ...
Torpedo Posted January 6, 2014 Report Posted January 6, 2014 Oh, this reminds me of a Fender which was somehow digitized and could change its tonality and do a whole lot of interesting things. No idea if that got any acceptance or success, or how it sounded.
VPI Posted January 11, 2014 Author Report Posted January 11, 2014 Went out shopping for stands and ended up with these Hercules stands. Seem to work really well. I also got a humidifier for the room as my house was reading around 23% humidity and it seems I need between 40-50%. Now trying to choose a stool for the guitar room. I can almost play the intro to Sweet Home Alabama without fucking up at this point. 3
VPI Posted January 12, 2014 Author Report Posted January 12, 2014 I have a couple of case humidifiers to try and put a Air-O-Swiss humidifier in the room. I am contemplating picking up a Taylor GS Mini for lessons as I do not have time to go home after work before lessons so I need to take a guitar with me to work. Has anyone played one of these little guys? Are they close enough to a full size to be worthwhile?
Dusty Chalk Posted January 12, 2014 Report Posted January 12, 2014 I got the Spirit GT-Pro because it's totally totable and full-scale, so I could practice wherever. Not that I ever did, but I did tote it all around. You're welcome to borrow it, if you want to see if it's worthy of lessons.
VPI Posted January 12, 2014 Author Report Posted January 12, 2014 Thanks Dusty I might try that. I have found that a greatly prefer playing the acoustic to the electric. The electric has not been out of the case more than twice since I got it and that was only to play Rocksmith. I went over to JV's last night and saw Anthony Pirog play. Pretty good and the guy uses more pedals than I have ever seen on a stage.
shellylh Posted January 12, 2014 Report Posted January 12, 2014 The GS Mini is supposed to be a great travel guitar. It is supposed to be much better than the Big Baby (not really portable actually) and Baby Taylor. I would get it if you think you will use it. They should have them locally to try out at GC. I guess you could also borrow Dusty's.
VPI Posted January 13, 2014 Author Report Posted January 13, 2014 The GS Mini sounded nice but it wasn't really small enough to bother with as it would still be a pain to commute with. I did manage to pick up another Martin, this time a Dreadnaught. 1
aardvark baguette Posted January 13, 2014 Report Posted January 13, 2014 goddamn, that is a nice tight grain. adirondack?
MexicanDragon Posted January 13, 2014 Report Posted January 13, 2014 Jeff, could only see that on my phone earlier. Thought it was nice. When I got home and took another look, DAMN! I'm not a guitar guy, but that's definitely what "it should be."Can't wait to see the next one.**BRENT**
VPI Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) Somebody's gotta keep this thread going. Took off early to check out another shop that I had not visited to look for a smaller / cheaper practice guitar to use for lessons, etc. Really nice shop and the people were all great. My salesman reminded me very much of Jacob and I figure since Jacob knows his shit, this guy might as well. Played tons of guitars but came back to my original favorite from when I first started trying out guitars. I really wanted this one when I got the 160. I tried a whole lot of Taylors but really did not like them for some reason. They were all pretty heavy and the 1.75" neck was less comfortable than the 1 11/16 on my two newer Martins. I also tried two Collings guitars and really liked them but not sure that is where I will end up or not. They had it for a really good price so I got a smaller, but not necessarily cheap Martin. I should probably look into expanding my guitar room. Edited January 18, 2014 by VPI
Torpedo Posted January 18, 2014 Report Posted January 18, 2014 Very nice one. There's something to Martins, isn't it?
aardvark baguette Posted January 18, 2014 Report Posted January 18, 2014 i think i may have to get one of these 'golden era' jobbies. dang it. the smaller, curvy models tend to have a better balance and are used most often in 'fingerstyle' guitar, (often solo) as opposed to rhythm guitar in a band, where the dreadnought comes in. i got to the point that i refuse to play with a pick, ever. nothing sounds better than fingers in my mind. its been a while though. few things are as satisfying as running through a chet atkins tune on a guitar. imo these guitars should be kept in their cases w/ humidifier when not played (have we talked about that in the thread yet? can't remember) dang it.
VPI Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Posted January 18, 2014 (edited) Yeah, I am trying various case humidifiers and hygrometers to see what it best. I have found the Planet Waves hygrometer to be very inaccurate but their case humidifiers seem to work better the Planet Waves Humidipak. The Caliber IV that I bought at the cigar shop seems to be fare better than the Planet Waves unit so I need to pick up more of those. The shop I was at last night has a new D-18GE for $2900, which is the lowest price I have seen for them. Edited January 18, 2014 by VPI
VPI Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Posted January 20, 2014 Really interested in hearing what everyone else here is playing. The amount of guitars out there to choose from is pretty great and the number of great small builders is very impressive. Up to this point I have only played Martin, Taylors, Collings, Stonebridge and Wechters. Really liking both of the Martins. I am playing the 000-28 more as the 12 strings are a bit more comfortable than the 13s on the D-18. I like the open geared Waverly Tuners a but more than the Grovers. Seem to have a bit more solid feel and I think they look great. Random pic of the D-18
VPI Posted January 23, 2014 Author Report Posted January 23, 2014 Any of the HC crew ever owned one of the Carbon Fiber acoustics available out there? Seems like an interesting idea for a more resilient guitar to travel with and leave out for practice.
aardvark baguette Posted January 23, 2014 Report Posted January 23, 2014 its been years since I looked at them, but they just aren't 'guitars'. below is the only steel string i still have, a Martin DR (laminated) i got around high school graduation. its held up well considering i usually leave it out, haven't changed strings in a million years and general mistreatment. I think laminated guitars are good for travel. somewhere along the way I ripped the pickguard off and put a clear one on in its place.
aardvark baguette Posted January 23, 2014 Report Posted January 23, 2014 froggy bottom guitars look cool i think they're out of Virginia iirc.
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