Here’s my guitar journey from an instrument perspective.
My first (thanks, Dad!), a 1962 Gibson ES-120T. I played in a band through high school, paired with a Fender Bandmaster which got sold a long time ago. The guitar still plays well. It’s got all its original parts except for needing to replace some electronics (pots and caps) a couple of years ago. At that time, I added a Boss Katana-50 Mk II to make some noise.
When I started to play again, after my long hiatus, I bought an acoustic. I didn’t know if I would stick with it so I picked up a modestly priced instrument with a sound that I liked, a Norman B18 Protégé Cedar. A local luthier did a setup making it even more enjoyable to play. I’ve started to use more alternate tunings. I might have to look for another acoustic so I don’t have to change tunings as much. That’s my rationale and I’m sticking with it.
After a couple of years I knew that I was going to keep playing so I started looking for a more advanced electric (the ES has limited capability). I stumbled upon a used instrument that was in great shape. It was 7 years old and still had the plastic protector on the tail piece! I took it home for the weekend to try it out and it’s still here, a 2014 Gibson Les Paul Standard 60. I’ve got a long way to go to begin to tap its capabilities, but the journey is fun.
I’m sure this rationale will serve you well Dave. We can be inventive when it comes to finding reasons for buying more gear. You’ll get nothing but encouragement here We enjoy the vicarious thrill.
@mocanada How long have you had the LP? I assume that you like it . I picked mine up about 6 mo ago. I’ve been experimenting with strings. Initially it had D’Addario EXL110 10 - 46. I am currently trying Erne Ball Hybrid Slinkys (thinner highs 9… and …46 lowers). My next experiment will be with EBs that have 10… highs and heavier lowers (…52). What strings to you use?
@TheMadman_tobyjenner I’m warming up to this sharing thing ,Yesterday I got an audio interface and mic. My main goal for this is to be able to record the acoustic and mix tracks with it and the electric. I’ve got some learning to do.
I got that bad boy in 2011. I’d play for a while then it would sit for a year or two. Finally last summer I thought this is ridiculous I have this beautiful guitar…time to learn some songs. Recently I put
D’Addario NYXL 9-42.
Great news David. Plenty advice available on that kind of thing. If you have issues you can look at Gear and Tools section or post questions there in one of the sub-categories.
We enjoy the vicarious thrill.
. I picked mine up about 6 mo ago. I’ve been experimenting with strings. Initially it had D’Addario EXL110 10 - 46. I am currently trying Erne Ball Hybrid Slinkys (thinner highs 9… and …46 lowers). My next experiment will be with EBs that have 10… highs and heavier lowers (…52). What strings to you use?
,Yesterday I got an audio interface and mic. My main goal for this is to be able to record the acoustic and mix tracks with it and the electric. I’ve got some learning to do.