Any guitar players on TW?

Line 6 Flextone ii HD 200w - MESA 4X12 V30 CAB

Sold - Marshall MGHDFX 100w through a Marshall 4X12 cab. Kind of miss that little rig, but wanted Harley parts

 

Blackstar ID Core 100.

 

Friedman Runt 50 through a Randall 4x12 with greenbacks.

 

Guy down the street was gonna sell me his Runt50 for $1300. He just bought a Butterslax.

Very tempting, would just need to find a cab to pair it with. Not that I need an amp that loud, the Runt20 would probably suit me just as well.

 

I want a JJ Jr. The Runt 50 is plenty though. I scored mine for 1200 cash a couple years ago.

 

I have yet to hear one. How does the tone/options differ from the Runt?

 

JJ Jr. has more gain and is handwired. That's pretty much it. I got a few pedals for what I need though.

 

I want to learn guitar but I'm a little overwhelmed with where to begin. I borrowed a guitar and small amp from a local music place for a few weeks to see if I really wanted to do this and had some success with the fender free lessons. I for the life of me cannot stop muting strings accidentally and am still trying to figure how to contort my hands for some of the chords but I had a lot of fun, i think it was a fender squier (sp) that they gave me to try. I want to purchase my own and I'm not sure of what to look for in a entry or starter guitar, or what to stay away from. Any suggestions?

 

Hells yeah! Best way is to play a little each day. Don’t get frustrated, just keep picking it up. You hand will eventually stop cramping as bad and you will become more flexible.
It not a bad idea to stretch your hand before you begin.
As far as lessons go, there are so many options, videos on YouTube. Others will chime in on their thoughts on lessons too.

Pick a song you like and learn the Rhythm. Maybe even listen and check out the bass for the same song, so you get an idea as to how the 2 instruments work together.

As far as guitars, pick up something that isn’t a lot of money, you like the look of and is setup by the shop you buy it from.

Yeah you could buy a guitar from someone in the classifieds, but if something is wrong with it or it’s not setup right, you might not even know.

Rock on!

 

I would suggest looking into the Squire "Affinity" series. Affordable, set up nice.

 

My neighbor is packing up and getting ready to move. He gave me these 2 guitars and a few pedals.
These will be cool gifts for my niece and nephew to learn how to rock out on.

 

Those are really nice for first guitars!

 

I was thinking the same.

 

What is that firebird looking one on the top?

 

I was wondering the same but can't see the brand. Looks pretty nice though

 

what is the differnece with HSS and SSS? I was looking at this to maybe start things off

https://www.fender.com/en-US/squier...-series-stratocaster-hss-pack/0371824032.html

 

HSS- Humbucker, single coil, single coil.
SSS- Single coil, single coil, single coil.

Humbucker in the bridge is going to give you a little more chunk, distortion.

Thats really not a bad deal for a starter kit.

 

You might also consider going to a guitar store and trying a bunch of different models to see what is more/less comfortable for you. You'd also likely get to handle some stuff outside of the Fender/Gibson staples that you may like. I have seen decent used Ibanez and Schecters for $250 and less.

 

I am not sure, I will find out. Think it’s an epiphone, or that’s what he texted me.

 

Ok, it’s time I share this:

Friday Humor

https://youtu.be/DuhV40ciWHw