Since December of 2020, this old lefty went out and got a guitar. Stagg strat type. Since then, not liking how it was going with this first one, I set out to find out what I like. Thanks to Thomann and HB, I've bought a 335 type, an SG type, a jazzmaster type, 2 tele types (there's an old timer joke in there somewhere) and a gold top SC. I now know what I like as I've truly begun to cull the herd. This would never have been possible back in the 70s and 80s when I was young. And RUclips is off the charts with lessons and guitar channels so it's a golden time.
So true on many levels. My new pride and joy is Squier Classic Vibe 50s Telecaster. Bought on a whim and now I would never sell. An absolute joy to play it.
As a teenager in the mid-80s, I was lucky enough to pick up a battered--but otherwise perfectly playable--late-70s Ibanez Studio (it would presumably now be called a relic) and avoid the likes of the Satellite Les Paul. Still have it; the neck is really nice. But I was blown away by the quality of the Harley Benton Les Paul Jr copy I bought for €200. Having said that, my Columbus Jazz Bass knockoff isn't bad at all; maybe I just got a randomly good one. The other thing now is just the amount of information that's freely available. I tied myself in knots not realising that my favourite guitarists were using capos or alternate tunings.
Great list of 5 Better Than Ever Reasons for Guitarists! Things weren't that bad for gear in the 1970s, I bought a Framus 335 and Yamaki acoustic that were affordable and quite playable. My only audience now is my daughter (who creates music) and I record blues riffs for her. So I'm buying various gear to refine a blues tone we both enjoy. If I can find stock, in Canada supply is hit and miss for gear. BTW, dinosaurs did NOT go extinct, they are even more musical and flying free than in the 'old' days. Arf arf, Dougall!
Thinking back to my 1980 Peavey Decade, I think it's the same for quality affordable amps now as it is for guitars. It used to be so frustrating to try to learn a piece when you had no hope of matching the tone.
I don't think any of the music shops make a Les Paul to buy for £80, I think the nearest are bolt on neck single cuts for about £100 but many have fender model copies for £80 or less which are probably better than the Satellite was new
Daddy's coming Dougal...😂...se ce prs satin standard is my latest acquisition..tax in under 800 cad with a gig bag..most amazing trem..light weight..I deprive myself junk and impulse buys 20$ a week place it in a jar..a grand or more per year plus your budget gets you what ever you need half the guilt..
Dinosaurs are cool. Just ask any five-year-old boy. Hope your finger is getting better. "Plywood, bubble-gum and snot."🤣 Weren't they a eighties punk band?
Good stuff John. I have to say that from late 70s to late 90s I had at least three gigs a week and lots of sessions. There were more places to play back ,then proper budget's for recording. Used to get royalties for songs too. I agree it's different now and opportunity's as opposed to who you know. I'm not saying it was better but definitely not over subscribed like today. My view as a Dinosaur.😁
Since December of 2020, this old lefty went out and got a guitar. Stagg strat type. Since then, not liking how it was going with this first one, I set out to find out what I like. Thanks to Thomann and HB, I've bought a 335 type, an SG type, a jazzmaster type, 2 tele types (there's an old timer joke in there somewhere) and a gold top SC. I now know what I like as I've truly begun to cull the herd. This would never have been possible back in the 70s and 80s when I was young. And RUclips is off the charts with lessons and guitar channels so it's a golden time.
Still a lot of competition out there, but if you enjoy playing and any of those things appeal to you
Go for it
Absolutely true about modern guitars, I gig constantly with my HB SC500, great instrument
First love of my life was a WEM strat/burns copy tripple pickups.
So true on many levels. My new pride and joy is Squier Classic Vibe 50s Telecaster. Bought on a whim and now I would never sell. An absolute joy to play it.
As a teenager in the mid-80s, I was lucky enough to pick up a battered--but otherwise perfectly playable--late-70s Ibanez Studio (it would presumably now be called a relic) and avoid the likes of the Satellite Les Paul. Still have it; the neck is really nice. But I was blown away by the quality of the Harley Benton Les Paul Jr copy I bought for €200. Having said that, my Columbus Jazz Bass knockoff isn't bad at all; maybe I just got a randomly good one.
The other thing now is just the amount of information that's freely available. I tied myself in knots not realising that my favourite guitarists were using capos or alternate tunings.
Great list of 5 Better Than Ever Reasons for Guitarists! Things weren't that bad for gear in the 1970s, I bought a Framus 335 and Yamaki acoustic that were affordable and quite playable. My only audience now is my daughter (who creates music) and I record blues riffs for her. So I'm buying various gear to refine a blues tone we both enjoy. If I can find stock, in Canada supply is hit and miss for gear. BTW, dinosaurs did NOT go extinct, they are even more musical and flying free than in the 'old' days. Arf arf, Dougall!
Thinking back to my 1980 Peavey Decade, I think it's the same for quality affordable amps now as it is for guitars. It used to be so frustrating to try to learn a piece when you had no hope of matching the tone.
I don't think any of the music shops make a Les Paul to buy for £80, I think the nearest are bolt on neck single cuts for about £100 but many have fender model copies for £80 or less which are probably better than the Satellite was new
Daddy's coming Dougal...😂...se ce prs satin standard is my latest acquisition..tax in under 800 cad with a gig bag..most amazing trem..light weight..I deprive myself junk and impulse buys 20$ a week place it in a jar..a grand or more per year plus your budget gets you what ever you need half the guilt..
Dinosaurs are cool. Just ask any five-year-old boy. Hope your finger is getting better. "Plywood, bubble-gum and snot."🤣 Weren't they a eighties punk band?
Good stuff John. I have to say that from late 70s to late 90s I had at least three gigs a week and lots of sessions. There were more places to play back ,then proper budget's for recording. Used to get royalties for songs too. I agree it's different now and opportunity's as opposed to who you know. I'm not saying it was better but definitely not over subscribed like today. My view as a Dinosaur.😁
Hi Dougal 🐾
Why are there no examples of the Marlin Sidewinder still in existence?
They were more use as fence posts & firewood 😁👍
King king on at the Arc Stockton later this year . Will be 4th time I've seen them , brilliant live .
Cheers mate. Might just get along & see them 👍
12:01"No more Milli Vanilli" John 5 is now accused of using backing tracks.
Every band is now Milli Vanilli.
Well, a lot of 60s bands didn't play on their records either. No wonder Jimmy Page was so busy.