Members Willyguitar Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 You should never, of course, judge a book by its cover, but if I'm honest, my answer to the OP is yes, to some extent. It seems to be the case that some of the recent indie bands (at least around these parts), deliberately err towards either apparently whacky, or a semi-hollow... and in the process of trying to be alternative, all seem to look a bit the same. So, although some of those bands are very good indeed, I do tend to make an assumption when I see a chap with a long fringe, pumps that would let lots of rainwater in, skinny jeans, under-nourished physique and deliberately 'alternative-choice' guitar. I would say telecasters are among the least easy to bracket in that sense, probably followed by stratocasters - they could reflect just about anything. Les Pauls and SGs are possibly a little MORE indicative, usually, of some kind of genre (but only a little). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 Some of us here have a vast array of guitars "covering the basics" and therefore how do you classify those players based on their gear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Engl Kramer Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 Gypsy jazz^ So what guitars do trolls play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ravelleman Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 dude posts danos and something dumb as {censored} like this: So harsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RaVenCAD Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 Everyone looks at my avatar and assumes I'm a total metalhead. Then they see I play a Carvin, a Gibson, a Fender, and a Charvel and have no clue wtf to think. I like confusing people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lealand987 Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 So what guitars do trolls play? EGC mostly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JRicoC Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 We need someone to create a "What Guitar Should I Play?" Java app. You'd enter profile info and it would spit out a few "preferred" models. Then we'd all know which guitars a middle-aged, childless, black, professional, prog-rock fan should play ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willyguitar Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 We need someone to create a "What Guitar Should I Play?" Java app. You'd enter profile info and it would spit out a few "preferred" models. Then we'd all know which guitars a middle-aged, childless, black, professional, prog-rock fan should play ... I know the answer to that: Middle aged over-rides all the other things on there, and that (but in combination with the other things), you (one) would clearly have a Fender Stratocaster. Then you'd throw the app right into your recycle bin! (mainly because it would probably give 'stratocaster' for most scenarios). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 Real guitars are for old people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Special J Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 Most of the regulars who care to post their music links, I've checked out and at least have an idea of what kind of stuff they play. It's hard to tell just by guitars sometimes. Especially as the prevailing opinion around here is that any guitar can and should be used for any type of music. Some people have just grown very comfortable with certain types of guitars, so that even if their tastes in music change, they stick with what they know. If I see a member's picture, know their rough age and see their complete rig, THEN I can make an educated guess as to what they play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bsman Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 Waiting for the MusicYo Kramer tagline in 3....2....1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members arrowhen Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 I assume that everyone here plays classic rock and noodly middle-aged white guy blues and is a better player than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members treedroppings Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 60-80s metal here ufo maiden metallica rush beatles rory gallagher stones I have a white ssh strat and getting a firebird v Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members onerailunder Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 Predominately dubstep and rap. Don't believe me check the sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bbreaker Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 Real guitars are for old people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 Waiting for the MusicYo Kramer tagline in 3....2....1 dammit, do i have to do everything myself around here? come on, people... If you live for hard rock, get a guitar made to rock hard. Kramer guitars are designed and built specifically for hard rock guitar players. They feature body design and construction, pickups, electronics and hardware for rock music. Some other guitars try to work for ALL kinds of music (country AND rock). That's impossible! Kramer does one thing and it does it well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jelloman Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 dammit, do i have to do everything myself around here?well...YEAH, now that you mention it...get your ass to work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 well...YEAH, now that you mention it...get your ass to work... i've already played out of the Mickey Baker and Berklee methods today. what more do you want from me? CAGED scales? oh yeah, i did those too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Krashpad Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 Yes, when I see things like these I know I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jelloman Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 what more do you want from me? make me a sandwich, bitch...:poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 make me a sandwich, bitch...:poke:you've already had one today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jelloman Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 you've already had one today. {censored}...how did you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 Somebody mention sammiches? EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jelloman Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 oh sure...you show up when FOOD is involved... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elias Graves Posted January 27, 2012 Members Share Posted January 27, 2012 Yumm. Sammiches. Today, Mrs G sent sliced Virginia ham and salami with provolone on homemade whole grain wheat. It was good. EG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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