Members DarkHorseJ27 Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 I was at the pawn shop today, and I saw a Taylor they just got in, and since it was a step above what they normal have quality wise, I decided to try it. Also trying guitars was a metal player trying out a pair of seven string electrics. I don't care for that sort of music, but he was pretty good and knew his stuff, unlike a lot of metal players I come across. I was in the middle of fingerpicking Babe I'm Gonna Leave You, and he says to me, "You're pretty good. Why are you wasting your time with an acoustic? You should be playing electrics." Angry, I responded with "Why don't you shut your mouth until you have something intelligent to say?". He got a pissed look, got up and walked towards the counter, I assume to find someone so he could tattle, and not wanting to deal with anymore crap, I left. I'm just getting tired of close-minded people. And I just don't get the bias some people have against acoustics, guitar players and otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Oldskool Texas Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 II just don't get the bias some people have against acoustics, guitar players and otherwise. Ah, don't let some shredhead wanker get to you. My experience has been the opposite: I've generally found that people respect me more as a musician when they learn that I don't only play electric; being reasonably adept at acoustic seems to impart some sense of "seriousness" that the electric just doesn't convey. But maybe it's a regional thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reckless78 Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 Tattle??? If it was me I would have punched you in the mouth for talking to me like that. I'd consider yourself lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members baldbloke Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 Next time, point them in the direction of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ahGOzE0l9U That's why I "waste my time" with acoustics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DarkHorseJ27 Posted September 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 Tattle??? If it was me I would have punched you in the mouth for talking to me like that. I'd consider yourself lucky.If it were you, you'd punch me for not taking your crap? Yes, that sounds like a very smart thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sparhawk Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 Next time do not respond angrily. Just smile and tell him he'll want to play a real guitar someday too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Opa John Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 Damn! Wish I knew where you lived just in case I'm ever in your area. I want to make damned sure I don't compliment any guitar players. The next poor slob who compliments your guitar playing abilities is likely to get shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DarkHorseJ27 Posted September 14, 2009 Author Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 Damn! Wish I knew where you lived just in case I'm ever in your area. I want to make damned sure I don't compliment any guitar players. The next poor slob who compliments your guitar playing abilities is likely to get shot! I wasn't angry that he was complimenting my playing ability. I was angry that he implied my chosen instrument is an inferior instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sangemon Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 I was at the pawn shop today, and I saw a Taylor they just got in, and since it was a step above what they normal have quality wise, I decided to try it. Also trying guitars was a metal player trying out a pair of seven string electrics. I don't care for that sort of music, but he was pretty good and knew his stuff, unlike a lot of metal players I come across. I was in the middle of fingerpicking Babe I'm Gonna Leave You, and he says to me, "You're pretty good. Why are you wasting your time with an acoustic? You should be playing electrics." Angry, I responded with "Why don't you shut your mouth until you have something intelligent to say?". He got a pissed look, got up and walked towards the counter, I assume to find someone so he could tattle, and not wanting to deal with anymore crap, I left. I'm just getting tired of close-minded people. And I just don't get the bias some people have against acoustics, guitar players and otherwise. I would have said, "Oh, I play electric too, but I find acoustic to be more difficult to get right, which makes it more of a challenge and thus commensurately more rewarding."But that's just me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members totamus Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 I would have gotten mad too, but might have approached it differently. I would have probably said something like "You're pretty good too, for a metal head wanker. Why are you wasting your time on crap music?" Would have gotten the same point across... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AndrewGG Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 If he's dumb enough to ask that question then he'll be too dumb to understand why we love the acoustic guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guildfire Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 You should have said STFU Noob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Deadly_Kermit Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 Ha! I think that response was pretty justified... His comment about "wasting your time with an acoustic" was a pretty stupid thing to say to someone playing an acoustic guitar. Without even bringing up the argument about whether acoustic or electric is better, it was a stupid comment. Stupid comments deserve that kind of a response. He must have gone home to think of something better to say... Good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members boxorox Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 Sounds like good time to look him straight in the eye, lean in real close, and start pumping out "Freeborn Man" like Jimmy Martin. You should try to look dangerously insane when you do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Melodeous Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 Well it does seem that the both of you were wasting time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knockwood Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 I would have shot him in the face with a gun and then stood over him shouting "Who's the bitch now? WHO'S THE BITCH NOW???" and then I would have picked up the acoustic again and strummed a bit of "All You Need Is Love." Then maybe a stroll down the street for some ice cream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dthraco Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 A bit harsh, but I wasn't there to hear the other guy play.I too would have given a different response, but only in an effort to have the guy explain himself before I made him feel 3 inches tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members martinipm Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 I would have shot him in the face with a gun and then stood over him shouting "Who's the bitch now? WHO'S THE BITCH NOW???" and then I would have picked up the acoustic again and strummed a bit of "All You Need Is Love." Then maybe a stroll down the street for some ice cream. Now, That's Entertainment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members C70man Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 Life is way too short to spend getting all worked up over nothing...remember "stickes and stones will break my bones..." Take good out of bad. You can't fix stupid. Ex. reply..."Thanks, I'm working on my playing. Do you play any acoustics?" or Ex. reply..."Thanks, I enjoy acoustic playing, it improves my guitar playing skills." or Ex. reply..."Thanks, It's my acoustic playing that makes me a better player. Can you play an acoustic?" You see, He then has to reply in a positive way to you. Not a negative one. But if he is a total Asswipe and says, "thats a bunch of crap, acoustics suck." Then just say, "you're right, not anywhere near as good as your girlfriend/wife does." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scodiddly Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 "Yeah, I used to play electric all the time. Eventually we all have to move on to something more challenging." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarVlog Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 "Yeah, I used to play electric all the time. Eventually we all have to move on to something more challenging." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members carguy Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 Two scenarios: Scenario #1: Wanker Kid: "Why are you wasting your time playing acoustic?" You: "Why don't you shut your mouth until you have something intelligent to say?" You pick up the Taylor and smash it over his head, and he pulls out a gun and shoots you. Scenario #2: Wanker Kid: "Why are you wasting your time playing acoustic?" You: "I play both really. I just like guitars. What kind do you have? Don't you ever play acoustic? You ought to try it!" Pick the one that makes the most sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hudman Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 I would have shot him in the face with a gun and then stood over him shouting "Who's the bitch now? WHO'S THE BITCH NOW???" and then I would have picked up the acoustic again and strummed a bit of "All You Need Is Love." Then maybe a stroll down the street for some ice cream. Light weight..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hudman Posted September 14, 2009 Members Share Posted September 14, 2009 Forget getting angry over some dumb stranger - life is too short for that crap. Besides, you may run into a guy like Knockwood and get shot in the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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