Acoustic Guitars

[Ricochet]

Hi Karen -

I'm fairly new here too, having recently found myself more compelled by acoustic than electric when it comes to guitar.

I saw Michael Hedges when I was 15. As a pretty nervous kid who loved the comfort of structure, seeing someone who was determined to find every conceivable way to make musical sounds with a single instrument was really eye-opening. I saw Kaki King live recently, and while she has a very different energy about her than Hedges, she's just as committed to expanding the box of "what's possible" with a guitar, IMO, and it was totally inspiring. Now I am finding myself exploring the possibilities offered by alternate tunings.

Anyway, welcome!

[Steadfastly]

Originally Posted by KarenA

Thank you all for the welcome!

Michael: the only recording I've done is mostly been at jam sessions etc. Haven't really tried to actually do any kind of a quality recording.
Kiowa1: lol @ "young Cher"....no one has ever accused me of that before, and now that my hair is a bit shorter and minus the bangs, there's no chance!
Steadfastly: my husband plays some bluegrass fiddle, and my youngest son plays guitar. My brother is the bigger musician, but unfortunately he's 2500 miles away in frosty New England!

I think that's great! Having others in the family play is a definite plus for musical talent and I've found it always helps with family unity when interests are shared.

[rickjes]

Welcome KAREN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[katopp]

Hello Karen,

a hearty Failte agus Dhia Duit from the other side of the pond.
We're mad as dogs and a quite disagreeable bunch here, but other than that, I'm wrong and a liar. You've got one bonus. Should your guitar implode, yer p.... awww...

[KarenA]

Thank you all.

Ricochet: I never did get to see Michael Hedges "live" but I have the video of him at Red Rocks and sometimes I wonder if it inspires or discourages me...though I'm sure it's the former!
Katopp: A vacation trip to Ireland has been on my "to do" list for years. I've wanted to spend some time in the pubs, and between a guitar and too much booze, make a complete fool of myself. I need to convince my other half that it's a good idea.

[acousticdepot]

Originally Posted by kiowa1

Hi, Karen, and welcome. I thought, by your avatar, that you were a young Cher. Hope you enjoy your stay here.

Either Karen changed her avatar ... or Cher looks like worms

Welcome Karen.

[Ricochet]

Originally Posted by KarenA

Ricochet: I never did get to see Michael Hedges "live" but I have the video of him at Red Rocks and sometimes I wonder if it inspires or discourages me...though I'm sure it's the former!

As long as I don't go into comparison mode, other players inspire - encourage me to play around and focus on sound, not rules of music. As soon as I start comparing....not so good.

[poppytater]

Hey KarenA, do you know that we have a pretty diverse group here? Among our members are:

an Oscar winner
a globe trotting professor
a member of a touring band
a dentist
a curmudgeon
a goat roper
a man so old he can remember when dirt still had that "new" smell

[garthman]

Originally Posted by poppytater

Hey KarenA, do you know that we have a pretty diverse group here? Among our members are:

an Oscar winner
a globe trotting professor
a member of a touring band
a dentist
a curmudgeon
a goat roper
a man so old he can remember when dirt still had that "new" smell

And me . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[jamesp]

a guy who jammed with Michael Hedges in a hippy schoolbus.

[Opa John]

Hey Karen......did you know that where poppy lives the school system conducts driver's education classes for only four days a week; Mondays thru Thursdays?

They don't do it in Fridays because that's the day they need the pickup truck for sex education classes.

[poppytater]

^True, but we've got our eye on a sweet '67 El Camino

[Opa John]

Kentucky foreplay = "Alright, girl. Git that damn seatbelt off!"

[OldTwelver]

Originally Posted by Opa John

Kentucky foreplay = "Alright, girl. Git that damn seatbelt off!"

When did they start outfitting bicycles with seat belts in Kentucky?



Paul

[KarenA]

Kentucky....37 million people, 12 last names, where the most commonly heard expression is "Happy father's day, uncle Pete."

[poppytater]

^Spoken like a true smartass. You'll do well here.

[KarenA]

LOL Poppy, I've always figured if you can't fight them, just join in, but make sure you make a fool of yourself in the process.

[OldGuitarPlayer]

Welcome to the forum KarenA.

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...of guitars so don't forget to post them in the "post photos of your gear here" sticky thread.