Guitar discussion

_NIGHTBRINGER_ · 07-26-2007

Who else on the forums play guitar? I can't play, YET, but I got a guitar about a week ago and am really looking forward to making guitar a hobby of mine.

I know a few chords and am trying to get the intro of Sweet Child O' Mine down, but that's it,

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That be my guitar and amp.

Schecter Omen 6

and

Fender 25R Frontman Amp

Nothing amazing, but pretty good for a beginner if you ask me. I'm currently saving up for a tuner, metronome, and a distortion pedal. I'll probably hold off on the distortion pedal until I get more into it.

Anyone else play guitar? And any tips/good exercises for beginners?

*EDIT* I don't know why the picture won't work :(

Here's links..

My Guitar-
Buy Schecter Omen 6 Electric Guitar online at Guitar Center (mine is black, though)

My Amp-Buy Fender 25R Frontman Series II Guitar Combo online at Guitar Center

Bad part is, I probably won't ever get a PS3 now, but I don't care, I have always wanted to get into guitar, and finally am. I'll have 150$ by the end of this summer which will be enough for a decent tuner and metronome, and MABYE a Boss DS-1 distortion pedal. I might save up more though for the Boss Metal Zone distortion pedal, but not sure.

Boba.Fatt · 07-26-2007

My only advice would be to not repeatedly show the same friend/s your attempt to play Sweet Child O'Mine. They won't be honest and tell you just how horrible it sounds.

The mOBSCENE · 07-26-2007

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Originally Posted by _NIGHTBRINGER_

I'm currently saving up for a tuner, metronome, and a distortion pedal.

Doesn't your amp have an overdrive mode? That will hold you over for now until you get better at playing the guitar. Don't get a distortion pedal until you learn the basics of playing because it will only mess you up furthers from learning quickly.

_NIGHTBRINGER_ · 07-26-2007

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Originally Posted by The mOBSCENE

Doesn't your amp have an overdrive mode? That will hold you over for now until you get better at playing the guitar. Don't get a distortion pedal until you learn the basics of playing because it will only mess you up furthers from learning quickly.

Not sure, mind clearing up what Overdrive is XD. I don't see an overdrive knob/button on the amp, so I have no idea.

I am also aware I probably sound terribly stupid about Amps right now.

And thanks for the advice, I'll wait on the distortion pedal till I learn he basics. My parents know a guy who lives half an hour away from us who would teach me for free, hes been playing for 20-25 years(Forgot the exact number) and has been in a band for around 15 years.

Oh, just to put this out there, everyone feel free to post your guitars, techniques, etc.

The mOBSCENE · 07-26-2007

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Originally Posted by _NIGHTBRINGER_

Not sure, mind clearing up what Overdrive is XD. I don't see an overdrive knob/button on the amp, so I have no idea.

pyro120 · 07-26-2007

I play guitar, kinda. I know the basic chords, learned them in school.

In my pictures for the "Post Your Gaming Setup" thread, you can see my old strat, but I don't use it anymore. I got a nicer one now. It is an Epiphone Les Paul Zakk Wylde Custom. I played the Gibson one at the shop that costs $8,000 and mine sounds the same for one tenth the price, although I bought it on eBay for $450. My camera doesn't work right now, so I can't get pictures. You are gonna have to deal with stock photos.

SlasherMovieGuy · 07-26-2007

I bought my first guitar last week too although mine is acoustic. I was going to save my money for a PS3 as well but I thought I should get a more constructive hobby in college. Good luck to you as well.

Z3CH · 07-26-2007

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Originally Posted by SlasherMovieGuy

I bought my first guitar last week too although mine is acoustic. I was going to save my money for a PS3 as well but I thought I should get a more constructive hobby in college. Good luck to you as well.

Acoustics get the chicks WAAAAY easier, trust me ;). Learn stupid **** like Hey There Delilah and play it for them and you'll be getting laid much quicker, guaranteed. lol