Some of us are professionals. Some of us are retired. Some of us are just learning. Some of us just play because we enjoy it.
This is your thread - and it's not just for guitarists. I don't care if you play a kazoo. I want to hear it. I will listen to every submission of personally created work - and, if history is any predictor, other people will too.
So, grab your phone and guitar and record us something. Or, if you can do better recording that that, do so!
If you don't play and want to, ask questions. If you want more information, ask questions. If you want resources, ask questions.
By the way - I should start a "ping" list. If you're interested in being pinged, let me know and I'll add you to the list.
@heygeorge @nadesh @crazy_eyes @Pulverizor @cheesebooger
(I'm pretty sure I've forgotten some names and I've lost my list that I was keeping. If you want to be added, let me know.)
Addendum:
I'm sure I missed two usernames - please remind me so I can add it to this text file I copy out of. Also, you don't have to share music - you can just share the conversation.
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[–] TheBuddha [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Ah... That varies? I tend to buy bulk packages when I find a brand I really like. I also sometimes just buy bulk amounts of separate gauges. (I go through a ton of electric guitar strings - so this is a habit borne from expense.)
As I'm not swapping them out after every show, I seldom play with Ernie Ball strings anymore. ;-)
Lately, I've been splurging on more Thomastik's. I've been using their "George Benson" in medium-light and saving their sort of rare lights for special occasions. They don't seem to make them anymore. But, I'm fine with Ball, Fender, whatever... D'Addario makes a 'super light' in their pure nickel line and they're actually not that bad. Yes, I just admitted that in public.
[–] Cheesebooger 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
ha! Fender strings nope. D'Addario's aren't too bad. Just my ol' worthless opinion, though. I'm on EB Cobalts at home, love the sound of those, but use Ernie Ball Slinky 9-42 on the road. Most of the other strings out there I seem to break a lot for some reason. I have 10's on a couple others and I use 9-46's on a couple. It just depends. I recently tried the Ernie Ball Steel strings but didn't really like them and I snapped one the second day. I highly recommend you try the Ernie Ball Cobalts if you haven't. If you do let me know what you think of them. If you don't like them I promise I wont disown you.
[–] TheBuddha [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
I have to drive by a music store tomorrow. I already planned on stopping in. I know the owner pretty well, and stop in whenever I have a chance. So, I'll see if he's got a set for me. You're the third or forth person whose told me about them. If he has them, I'll grab a couple of sets and throw them on two different guitars to give them a test.
But, yeah, I'll throw Fender strings on if I'm out on the road and there's nothing better. They are kind of flat sounding, but their medium strings are pretty tough and cheap. I used to not have a whole lot of money, which is pretty much describing every musician. I would also restring everything after every show as part of my routine. Get home, unload the gear, clean, restring, double check cables, replace my consumables in my gig bag, etc...
So, being a poorfag back then, I got into the habit of buying bulk. I often buy strings by the 10 pack and I also buy bulk individual strings. And picks. Don't forget picks. I buy those fuckers in bulk, too. I have a bunch on my mic stand and, if I'm gigging big shows, I'll throw them into the audience. I even carry green felt tip pens because somebody is going to forget my name but they'll ask me for an autograph anyhow. Dudes... I'm playing in a cover band at your local club or bar. I'm never going to be famous and you'll have forgotten my name by Tuesday. But, I'm paid to wear a smile so I've signed them. I found a felt tip pen is good for signing small picks and green is my favorite color.
So, that's why I gig with a pocket full of picks and a green felt tip pen. Not because I'm ever going to be famous, but because the audiences were usually drunk.
See? Let it be known these threads are full of helpful advice!