Any guitarists out there?

I.ve been playing off and on for about thirty years I have a Yamaha twelve string that I have had for twentyfour years and still sounds great and I own a Epiphone Genesis ( Gibson copy ) My rythm isn't bad, but I have always wanted to play lead, the blues to be specific. I downloaded a course to play the blues and I've learned quite a bit from it already, like the minor and major pentatonic scales, shuffles , phrases and fills, etc., but I feel I'm going to need more personal instruction eventually. I'm a huge fan of Stevie Ray Vaughn. I have the DVD of the two shows he did with Austin City Limits. Texas Flood just screams on this live version. Would love to learn all of his tunes and start a tribute band. Would love to talk to anybody about music in general, so hope to hear from you. ;)

I.ve been playing off and on for about thirty years I have a Yamaha twelve string that I have had for twentyfour years and still sounds great and I own a Epiphone Genesis ( Gibson copy ) My rythm isn't bad, but I have always wanted to play lead, the blues to be specific. I downloaded a course to play the blues and I've learned quite a bit from it already, like the minor and major pentatonic scales, shuffles , phrases and fills, etc., but I feel I'm going to need more personal instruction eventually. I'm a huge fan of Stevie Ray Vaughn. I have the DVD of the two shows he did with Austin City Limits. Texas Flood just screams on this live version. Would love to learn all of his tunes and start a tribute band. Would love to talk to anybody about music in general, so hope to hear from you. ;)

LOL Percy as you know I'm a guitarist. :D We are getting another one soon because me and my mom are gonna be in a recital so we both need guitaars..its gotta be acoustic tho because ya know with CHristmas and all...expensive. :o Oh well..AND she WAS hoping to go somewhere hot for the summer but, alas, I don't think its going to work out. You should come to the next recital. Its in Dec..I'll ask my mom when it is exactly.

lol, hi percy

LOL Percy as you know I'm a guitarist. :D We are getting another one soon because me and my mom are gonna be in a recital so we both need guitaars..its gotta be acoustic tho because ya know with CHristmas and all...expensive. :o Oh well..AND she WAS hoping to go somewhere hot for the summer but, alas, I don't think its going to work out. You should come to the next recital. Its in Dec..I'll ask my mom when it is exactly.


Ok I'll try to be there!!! ;)

Axes:
1957 Fender Strat (reissue USA had since 1987) SWEET main axe!!
1964 Fender Mustang (pre-CBS all original pat. pending on headstock & bridge plate)
1965 Gibson ES-335 (all original dot position markers)
1938 Silvertone "catalog order" F-Hole acoustic (old blues arch top)
1970 Fender Tele (USA blonde) signed by Joe Walsh, SRV, Ace Frehley, B.B., The Boss, Van Halen, Santana, Keith Richards, and like 10 other greats!! (NOT 4 SALE!!) :p
1978 Kramer aluminum neck bass (USA great sustain)
1978 Alvarez 12-string (Tom Petty plays one of these)
1974 Fender F-45 6-string acoustic (sweet tone)

Amplification:
Totally tricked out 1984 Marshall combo JCM 800 modified by one of Tom Petty's old roadies who lives here now. CELESTION VINTAGE 30 12" MESA BOOGIE pre-amp tubes, & secrets he won't reveal!! Have a few 4x12 cabinets for big-outside gigs gray grill 1970's slant cabs. It's a HOT screamer as well a crystal clear clean channel. Studio quality all the way!! :cool:

Old (1975-78?) YAMMAHA 112 nice amp Rick Springfield used these back in the day!!

AMPEG VT-40 4-10's LOUD & clean!! Keith Richards favorite he used them from like late 1969-1974 The dude in the Queens of the Stoneage uses these.

1963 Fender Pro-Reverb priceless classic!! Nothing like them!!

Way too much else to list but as you can see I like the vintage stuff!! My style is in the tradition of the GREATS!! Ritchie Blackmore, Robin Trower, Mick Box, Ted Nugent, Dick Dale, The Edge, Jimmy Page, SRV, Tony Iommi, HENDRIX, Van Halen...but also can play country, flamenco, slack key, slide, delta & electric blues, folk, you name it!! My first private lesson was when I was a wee lad in 1971. So I'm OLD SCHOOL & hey...I can sight read and pen chart arrangements!!

I've played guitar for about 5 years, but I don't have nearly the rigs any of you guys have lol

I have an ibanez electric, takamine acoustic and tokai goldstar sound which is my favorite. As for amplification, I just own one amp, a Supro super which I like. I also use that little guitarport, its not bad, pretty convenient.

I know what you mean about stevie ray vaughan and the blues, you listen to eric clapton? I started listening to the blues from him.

I've been playing for about 25 years.....gulp.....but you'd never know it!!! haha. I still just have an old Guild acoustic. That's it! I've had many years, in the past 10 really, where I've hardly picked it up. Then I go on a binge. It's frustrating when I forget songs I used to play really well!!

I loooooove Stevie Ray Vaughan, too. I want to learn delta blues-style acoustic, slidey stuff. I'd like to take lessons for that, and learn some theory. I don't play any leads, unless it's an essential acoustic riff, then I'm fine. I love rythym guitar. I also sing. I do a lot of fingerpicking too, mostly mixing it up with rythyms and picking and stuff.....gee, this makes me want to play right now, but I'm off to a gig and I'm already a bit later than I'd like to be! (going to see New Orleans' Galactic. Funk!)

Axes:
1957 Fender Strat (reissue USA had since 1987) SWEET main axe!!
1964 Fender Mustang (pre-CBS all original pat. pending on headstock & bridge plate)
1965 Gibson ES-335 (all original dot position markers)
1938 Silvertone "catalog order" F-Hole acoustic (old blues arch top)
1970 Fender Tele (USA blonde) signed by Joe Walsh, SRV, Ace Frehley, B.B., The Boss, Van Halen, Santana, Keith Richards, and like 10 other greats!! (NOT 4 SALE!!) :p
1978 Kramer aluminum neck bass (USA great sustain)
1978 Alvarez 12-string (Tom Petty plays one of these)
1974 Fender F-45 6-string acoustic (sweet tone)

Amplification:
Totally tricked out 1984 Marshall combo JCM 800 modified by one of Tom Petty's old roadies who lives here now. CELESTION VINTAGE 30 12" MESA BOOGIE pre-amp tubes, & secrets he won't reveal!! Have a few 4x12 cabinets for big-outside gigs gray grill 1970's slant cabs. It's a HOT screamer as well a crystal clear clean channel. Studio quality all the way!! :cool:

Old (1975-78?) YAMMAHA 112 nice amp Rick Springfield used these back in the day!!

AMPEG VT-40 4-10's LOUD & clean!! Keith Richards favorite he used them from like late 1969-1974 The dude in the Queens of the Stoneage uses these.

1963 Fender Pro-Reverb priceless classic!! Nothing like them!!

Way too much else to list but as you can see I like the vintage stuff!! My style is in the tradition of the GREATS!! Ritchie Blackmore, Robin Trower, Mick Box, Ted Nugent, Dick Dale, The Edge, Jimmy Page, SRV, Tony Iommi, HENDRIX, Van Halen...but also can play country, flamenco, slack key, slide, delta & electric blues, folk, you name it!! My first private lesson was when I was a wee lad in 1971. So I'm OLD SCHOOL & hey...I can sight read and pen chart arrangements!!


Come out and Play!

I took it for granted that this was an invitation to jam. Thats why I extended the invitation to do so via web cam. Maybe I misunderstood. Anyway the invitation is still open if you ever want to do so.

I've played guitar for about 5 years, but I don't have nearly the rigs any of you guys have lol

I have an ibanez electric, takamine acoustic and tokai goldstar sound which is my favorite. As for amplification, I just own one amp, a Supro super which I like. I also use that little guitarport, its not bad, pretty convenient.

I know what you mean about stevie ray vaughan and the blues, you listen to eric clapton? I started listening to the blues from him.

Love Eric Clapton....White Room, Strange Brew, Sunshine of Your Love, Layla, Wonderful Tonight....Love all that stuff. The Journeyman Back in 89 was amazing....Pretending, No Alibis, Before You Accuse Me, Running on Faith....a great album by Clapton. His Unplugged Album was great too. I would love to jam if your into it. I don't know any other way to do this other than webcam but if you find it too akward I'll understand.

I've been playing for about 25 years.....gulp.....but you'd never know it!!! haha. I still just have an old Guild acoustic. That's it! I've had many years, in the past 10 really, where I've hardly picked it up. Then I go on a binge. It's frustrating when I forget songs I used to play really well!!

I loooooove Stevie Ray Vaughan, too. I want to learn delta blues-style acoustic, slidey stuff. I'd like to take lessons for that, and learn some theory. I don't play any leads, unless it's an essential acoustic riff, then I'm fine. I love rythym guitar. I also sing. I do a lot of fingerpicking too, mostly mixing it up with rythyms and picking and stuff.....gee, this makes me want to play right now, but I'm off to a gig and I'm already a bit later than I'd like to be! (going to see New Orleans' Galactic. Funk!)


You gotta buy that DVD SRV did at Austin City Limits. Can't say enough about it. Who are you into, musically other than SRV? What songs do you know? I 'd like to extend the same invitation to jam with you as I did with DaBollacks and MAR85. Like I said to the them I don't know any other way to do this other than webcamming, and if you are to uncomfortable with that I'll understand. Hope your into it.

Stevie Ray and Eric :)

My Dad was a jazz guitarist and now my 10 year old daughter plays.........she's pretty good too.
Right now, I am saying a prayer that my stepmom doesn't sell the only guitar that my Dad saved during the last few years when he was too sick to play. It is an old, mint condition Martin. I know it is worth a lot of money but the damn thing means so much to me and I would, one day, like my daughter to have it.
Actually, if you all could say a prayer, it would be highly appreciated.
I know she doesn't need the money for it and, again, it means sooooooo much to me.
Blessings, Tinydancer

My Dad was a jazz guitarist and now my 10 year old daughter plays.........she's pretty good too.
Right now, I am saying a prayer that my stepmom doesn't sell the only guitar that my Dad saved during the last few years when he was too sick to play. It is an old, mint condition Martin. I know it is worth a lot of money but the damn thing means so much to me and I would, one day, like my daughter to have it.
Actually, if you all could say a prayer, it would be highly appriciated.
I know she doesn't need the money for it and, again, it means sooooooo much to me.
Blessings, Tinydancer

I can send positive vibes... would that do?

Yeah, I play guitar. I own 3, a Fender acoustic (my first guitar), a Yamaha electro-acoustic and an Epiphone Les Paul. I only ever really play the Yamaha because the Fender is too big and bulky for me and I have got more heavily into acoustic stuff the last couple of years so I've barely played the Les Paul. I also have an acoustic at my g/f's, which she lovingly picked up for me at a yard sale for about 15 dollars! I re-strung it and cleaned it up a little whilst I was there last summer and I actually enjoyed playing it.

I'm not such a great player... I only got my first guitar 5 years ago, at 20 years old... and because it was bulky and difficult to play I barely played it for a year and a half. Then I bought a Fender Telecaster and played that a bit more and eventually decided to pick up a decent electro-acoustic 3 years ago when I came into some money after being made redundant. I've learned quite a bit in the last few years and I'm trying to write some songs myself now... but I'm still not that great! I don't like my Yamaha any more, the sound on it is awful. Sounds metally, especially when it's amped up. So I think I'm going to try and trade it in for something else. I'd love to have a Martin, the best guitar I ever played was a Martin. I'd also like to try a Takamine though, see what they're like. Did someone mention they have a Takamine????

Right on Rob.
TY for the good vibes :)
Yep, I know.......Martin is the best. Beautiful tone. My Dad was a perfectionist when it came to certain things and his guitars were a huge part of his life........if not all of it. :rolleyes:
Blessings, Tinydancer

[QUOTE=Rob]I can send positive vibes... would that do?

Yeah, I play guitar. I own 3, a Fender acoustic (my first guitar), a Yamaha electro-acoustic and an Epiphone Les Paul. I only ever really play the Yamaha because the Fender is too big and bulky for me and I have got more heavily into acoustic stuff the last couple of years so I've barely played the Les Paul. I also have an acoustic at my g/f's, which she lovingly picked up for me at a yard sale for about 15 dollars! I re-strung it and cleaned it up a little whilst I was there last summer and I actually enjoyed playing it.

I'm not such a great player... I only got my first guitar 5 years ago, at 20 years old... and because it was bulky and difficult to play I barely played it for a year and a half. Then I bought a Fender Telecaster and played that a bit more and eventually decided to pick up a decent electro-acoustic 3 years ago when I came into some money after being made redundant. I've learned quite a bit in the last few years and I'm trying to write some songs myself now... but I'm still not that great! I don't like my Yamaha any more, the sound on it is awful. Sounds metally, especially when it's amped up. So I think I'm going to try and trade it in for something else. I'd love to have a Martin, the best guitar I ever played was a Martin. I'd also like to try a Takamine though, see what they're like. Did someone mention they have a Takamine????[/QUOTE


Hey Rob.

As you may of noticed I'm looking to jam with anyone who would like to do so. I think it would be a lot a fun jamming online. Great way to meet people who share a common interest. It was MAR85 that has the Takamine....I wouldn't mind owning one myself. I've played on a Martin myself.....they are great sounding guitars too. What are you into? I love Zepplin acoustic pieces...Babe I'm Gonna Leave You...Thank You...Over the Hills and Far Away...Tangerine...Stairway.... I know a few Floyd tunes, Stones, Bob Jovi, Tom Petty, Mellancamp, U-2,. I'm pretty versatile and always willing to learn a new tune, So whatta ya say, Rob ...Wanna jam? Oh ya I write my own stuff too!!!

Stevie Ray and Eric :)

Hey dmjoy,

I actually wrote a song called Shooting Star, not to be confused with the Bad Company version. I love Bad Company!!! :cool:

My Dad was a jazz guitarist and now my 10 year old daughter plays.........she's pretty good too.
Right now, I am saying a prayer that my stepmom doesn't sell the only guitar that my Dad saved during the last few years when he was too sick to play. It is an old, mint condition Martin. I know it is worth a lot of money but the damn thing means so much to me and I would, one day, like my daughter to have it.
Actually, if you all could say a prayer, it would be highly appreciated.
I know she doesn't need the money for it and, again, it means sooooooo much to me.
Blessings, Tinydancer


Hey Tinydancer,

My prayers are in the air!!! I'm sure if you tell your stepmom how much it means to you, she will let you have it, especially if she see's your daughter is really into it and is really good. I'm sure she would like to see someone in the family continueing where your dad left off. Sending positive vibes your way!!! ;)

What am I into.... well, being from the UK I'm into a lot of British indie as well as folk, blues, rock and pretty much a bit of everything. My favourite bands/artists are The Stone Roses, The Verve, Jeff Buckley, Nick Drake, The Clash, Zeppelin, Hendrix, Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel. I love Led Zeps acoustic stuff, particularly That's The Way. In fact, Led Zep 3 is a masterpiece IMO.

I don't really play all that much of other bands stuff, I mostly just play around and make things up. The only things I can really play are quite a bit of The Stone Roses stuff and a few Verve songs, maybe the odd song here and there by other people. Dunno if I'm quite good enough to jam, I don't think I've got the equipment to do that with my computer anyway.

Nice to read about some people that like to play anyway. :)

Oh, and if you know Little Martha by The Allman Brothers, then that's the type of thing I'd like to be able to play. Come to think of it... there's also Bron-Yr-Aur too... how did I forget that?

Sorry Ray, don't have a webcam and most of my stuff is in my lead singer's studio. We play out all over the tri-county area (West Palm Bch - FL Keys). Playing this weekend actually. Power trio Lead singer plays bass (and like 5 other instruments) I'm the lead guitarist, and our drummer is great!! All been playing like 30 years!! We've been together in several versions of this band for 14 years now!! We're tight!! :cool:

Sorry Ray, don't have a webcam and most of my stuff is in my lead singer's studio. We play out all over the tri-county area (West Palm Bch - FL Keys). Playing this weekend actually. Power trio Lead singer plays bass (and like 5 other instruments) I'm the lead guitarist, and our drummer is great!! All been playing like 30 years!! We've been together in several versions of this band for 14 years now!! We're tight!! :cool:


Hey thats ok man, if you ever get a webcam the invite is always open. Can you give me an idea of what songs you guys cover and I imagine you do your own material too. I think its great that you guys have been friends and have played together for that long. Just like family I imagine. It was good to hear from you anyway. Your living my dream. More power to y'all. ;)

SET 1
HAVE YOU EVER SEEN RAIN? – CCR
HEART OF GOLD – NEIL YOUNG
FIRE & RAIN – JAMES TAYLOR
FREE FALLIN’ – TOM PETTY
BROWN EYED GIRL – VAN MORRISON
FATHER & SON – CAT STEVENS
MOONSHADOW – CAT STEVENS
BIG ME – FOO FIGHTERS
ABOUT A GIRL – NIRVANA
MARGARITAVILLE – JIMMY BUFFETT
LONG MAY YOU RUN – NEIL YOUNG
WHO’LL STOP THE RAIN? – CCR
YOUR TIME IS GONNA COME – LED ZEP

SET 2
GLORIA – VAN MORRISON
MEMPHIS – JOHNNY RIVERS
LONG COOL WOMAN – HOLLIES
WALK DON’T RUN – VENTURES
CAN’T BUY ME LOVE – BEATLES
BAD MOON – CCR
PROUD MARY – CCR
PIPELINE – CHANTAYS
LET’S GO – SANDY NELSON
I FOUGHT THE LAW – BOBBY FULLER 4
BAJA – ASTRONAUTS

SET 3
YOU REALLY GOT ME - KINKS
8 DAYS A WEEK - BEATLES
SATISFACTION – STONES
FORTUNATE SON – CCR
WILD THING – TROGGS
SECRET AGENT MAN – JOHNNY RIVERS
DREAM – EVERLY BROS.
LAST TIME – STONES
ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK – B HALEY
TIRED OF WAITNG – KINKS
SUMMERTIME BLUES – EDDIE COCHRAN
LOVE HURTS - NAZARETH
TUSH – ZZ TOP
SQUEEZE BOX – THE WHO
FOLSOM PRISON BLUES - JOHNNY CASH
DIRTY DEEDS - AC/DC
DOWN PAYMENT BLUES - AC/DC



SET 4
STEPPIN’ STONE - MONKEES
ALL DAY & ALL NIGHT - KINKS
JUMPIN’ JACK FLASH – STONES
HANG ON SLOOPY – McCOYS
HANKY PANKY – TOMMY JAMES
WIPE OUT – SURFARIS
MISERLOU – DICK DALE
ROADHOUSE BLUES – DOORS
MONY MONY – TOMMY JAMES
HONKY TONK WOMEN – STONES
THE HOUSE IS ROCKIN’ – SRV



SET 5
BLITZKREIG BOP – RAMONES
DO YA WANNA DANCE?- RAMONES
SURF RIDER – LIVELY ONES
RUMBLE – LINK WRAY
ENDLESS SUMMER (THEME) – SANDALS
BATMAN (THEME) – VENTURES
THE VICTOR – DICK DALE
PENETRATION – THE PYRAMIDS
ROCKIN’ IN THE FREE WORLD – NY
ROCK & ROLL PART II – GARY GLITTER
LITTLE GIRL – SYNDICATE of SOUND
OKIE FROM MUSKOGEE –M HAGGARD
THE WANDERER – DION & BELMONTS
AND I LOVER HER – BEATLES
PLEASE, PLEASE ME – BEATLES
ALL MY LOVIN’ – BEATLES
SHE’S A WOMAN – BEATLES
PEGGY SUE – BUDDY HOLLY
SURRENDER – CHEAP TRICK
I STARTED A JOKE – BEE GEES
NEEDLE & THE DAMAGE DONE – Neil Young
BLACKBIRD – BEATLES
AMERICAN PIE – DON McLEAN
I WANNA BE SEDATED - RAMONES
DESIRE – US
I WILL FOLLOW – U2
SHOULD I STAY? – CLASH
WELL RESPECTED MAN - KINKS
CHILDREN OF THE GRAVE - SABBATH
TOO ROLLING STONED - ROBIN TROWER
BURN - DEEP PURPLE
STORMBRINGER - DEEP PURPLE

Thanksfor the good thoughts Ray, unfortunately, it seems my stepmother is dead set on selling it. She said "that Joe (my dad) wanted it sold. I don't understand why but I have begged her so..........we shall see.
I wish that I had learned how to play when I was younger but I am a lefty and my dad didn't have much patience lol. Plus, I suppose, I was too into dance, horses, and being a brat, in those days :(
Blessings, Tinydancer

My God!!! You guys do all of these tunes in one night? Thats amazing!!. Your Time is Gonna Come is one of my favorite Zep tunes. Have you heard Jimmy Page and The Black Crowes, Live At The Greek. If not ,go out and buy it, it will blow you away. They do a great version of YTIGC on it. I know you have more than enough material to cover but if you ever looking for a change Zep always performed, Going to California, Thats the Way, and Bron Yr Aur Stomp back to back in their concerts with John Paul Jones accompanying Jimmy with his mandolin all in the same tuning too G G D G B D.This is taken from How The West Was Won. I'm sure it would go over big with your audience. It sounds like to me your lead singer would have the pipes to do it too. Cheers and I love all the stuff on your list.What did you think of The Edges guitar work on their last album How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb and did you like, Robert Plants, Mighty ReArranger?

Thanksfor the good thoughts Ray, unfortunately, it seems my stepmother is dead set on selling it. She said "that Joe (my dad) wanted it sold. I don't understand why but I have begged her so..........we shall see.
I wish that I had learned how to play when I was younger but I am a lefty and my dad didn't have much patience lol. Plus, I suppose, I was too into dance, horses, and being a brat, in those days :(
Blessings, Tinydancer

I'm sorry to hear she feels that way. I hope in time she will change her mind. As far as your dancing and horseback riding are concerned, you followed your own path (The road less travelled ) and I know you're happier for it.


Percy sending powerful suggestion via ESP to Tiny's stepmom, "Give Tiny the guitar...Give Tiny the guitar!!! LOL!!! :p