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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Fort Worthless, Tx
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OT: I bought a guitar
For the last few years I have been wanting to learn how to play guitar just for myself so today I went to Guitar Center with a friend of mine that knows alot about them.
I was looking for something that would be inexpensive in case I gave up in frustration and passed my friend's inspection as far as construction. Well I tested a few Fenders, Gibsons and Epiphones and a couple other brands in the $100-300 price range. I decided on a Squire Strat which was $160 out the door. It is red with a red headstock and a rosewood fingerboard (see I am learning already). I had them put some heavier strings on it and they adjusted some stuff all for free. Anyways, even though I have pretty big hands this one felt the best for the two chords (sp?) I know. My friend gave me a small Marshall practice amp that is quite loud. He was quite impressed with the workmanship of my guitar for the price though he said eventually I should put some new pickups and tuners on it. He actually bought one himself for practice which made me feel good about it (he plays in a band). Look out Jimi Hendrix I am coming for you! 
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09-15-2004, 01:55 PM
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FOFC's Elected Representative
Join Date: Oct 2000
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I play drums. Let's start a band!
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"i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand |
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09-15-2004, 01:57 PM
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College Starter
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Minneapolis
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Squire Strats were actually introduced as Billy Squire's signature guitar back in the 80s. I record, so let's make an album.
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09-15-2004, 01:57 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
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So Senator, are we going to start reading about your real life "I always wanted to be a rock star" dynasty soon?
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09-15-2004, 01:59 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Colorado Springs
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I play a really piss poor guitar and bass!
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09-15-2004, 02:02 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Fort Worthless, Tx
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Take your worst moment playing guitar and multiply it by ten and that is me.
I must admit it is fun cranking up the amp and trying to look cool despite making absolute noise.
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09-15-2004, 02:03 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
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I'll play the cowbell if necessary.
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09-15-2004, 02:04 PM
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College Starter
Join Date: Jun 2002
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Are you ready for the hottest band in the world..... Frogs and Penquins!!! 
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09-15-2004, 02:04 PM
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This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off.
Join Date: Nov 2000
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I've got a Korg keyboard...
...and my wife's accordion. :o
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09-15-2004, 02:06 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
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Hey Lewis I met a girl. Great Gilbert, what's her name. Her name is Judy Judy is a nice name She's a nice girl.
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09-15-2004, 02:07 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
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Ok, we can change the band name to "Vote for Syrup Covered Frogs and Penquins."
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09-15-2004, 02:07 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2000
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My first electric was a Squire Strat and I agree with your friend that it is a good guitar to start with. They have a good tone to them and have good action. For the price it is a nice guitar. |
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09-15-2004, 02:09 PM
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Pro Rookie
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Moorhead
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I play with myself. I will be your groupie.
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I had something. |
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09-15-2004, 02:11 PM
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College Starter
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Minneapolis
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We had a Squire Strat sitting at the studio (was signed by Billy when he was at our studio). We tended to pull it out of storage from time to time. It actually saved a lot of sessions. It was always in tune, and it intonated well. It was a good guitar to have ready with a strange tuning, just in case. I had a Squire P-Bass when I was in junior high.
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09-15-2004, 02:12 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Keene, NH
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my 2 year old son plays the harmonica.
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09-15-2004, 02:12 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Fort Worthless, Tx
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well if the afoci is our groupie we need to change it to "Vote for Colossal Syrup Covered Frogs and Penquins with Lasers"
I project multiplatinum.
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09-15-2004, 02:14 PM
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Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. - Lou Holtz |
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09-15-2004, 02:15 PM
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College Starter
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Minneapolis
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Wouldn't it be worse if you were to take the worst moment playing guitar and DIVIDE it by 10? Maybe you aren't that bad...hehe.
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09-15-2004, 02:41 PM
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FOFC's Elected Representative
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: The stars at night; are big and bright
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No, I played in a club house band that helped pay my way through college. We sucked, but I had alot of fun.
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"i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand |
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09-15-2004, 03:03 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Placerville, CA
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You should name the band Limozeen.
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09-15-2004, 03:11 PM
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Pro Starter
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: ...down the gravity well
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I play guitar, I used to have a effects set that would rival most bands. But now I just have my electric (borrowing an amp from a friend) and my ovation acoustic.
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09-15-2004, 03:11 PM
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Pro Starter
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: ...down the gravity well
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Who plays the skin flute?
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09-15-2004, 03:11 PM
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College Starter
Join Date: Jun 2002
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Horny Toads might be appropriate.
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09-15-2004, 03:28 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cincy, OH
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Hurst, you're a recording engineer? Mind if I ask how you got started in the whole thing? I'm sort of pursuing that as a career goal (playing guitar for 9 yrs, bass and piano for about 2) and I write my own stuff too. Just wondering if I would be better off trying to be a musician, or the guy behind the scenes.
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09-15-2004, 03:34 PM
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College Starter
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Minneapolis
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Yes I am an engineer...full time career.
I was gonna respond, but then I saw that you have a "Def Leppard Sucks" signature. What a shame.... Just kidding. I won't hold it against you. Drop me an email: [email protected] I will fill you in on the steps that got me where I am today. Also, feel free to look at the 2 studios I work out of. www.winterlandstudios.com www.a440studios.com
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09-15-2004, 03:34 PM
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General Manager
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: The Satellite of Love
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I can sing! Well....no, I can't. I can yell though. So if you want to start a metal band, I'm your man.
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09-15-2004, 03:44 PM
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College Starter
Join Date: Jun 2002
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And you'll call it Saboteur?
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09-15-2004, 03:45 PM
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n00b
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cincy, OH
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blast this clever little signature! it is banished forever!
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"Took the restrictor plate off the red dragon, gave it a little more juice, but let's keep it on the down low, it's not exactly street legal...Hey Mike!" |
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09-15-2004, 03:56 PM
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General Manager
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I like it very much! |
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09-15-2004, 03:58 PM
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Coordinator
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Keene, NH
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I always wanted to use the name "Horny Toad" for a band. No one else would ever agree to it, though.
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09-15-2004, 04:06 PM
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Hattrick Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Fort Worthless, Tx
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I have already increased my musical knowledge by 33% to 3 chords now. 1 more and I think we can make a song. Look out world.
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09-15-2004, 04:08 PM
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n00b
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cincy, OH
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3 chords could be a decent song, but with 4 we could have a hit on our hands. just make sure we don't forget the cowbell.
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09-15-2004, 04:09 PM
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Pro Starter
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: ...down the gravity well
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You only need 3 chords, one more is extra gravy.
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09-15-2004, 04:09 PM
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Pro Starter
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: ...down the gravity well
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Next step, groupies!!!
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09-15-2004, 04:17 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Fort Worthless, Tx
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well the cowbell then Draft Dodger's son will get 5 minute solos each while I figure out how to get in tune with Coffee Warlord
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09-15-2004, 04:18 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Early, TX
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I hate giving out info like this, but I sing, am on the "Worship Team" at church, and was in a band for 9 years before moving out to Washington last January. I also play guitar (I have a beautiful Tele), but not extremely well.
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09-15-2004, 04:18 PM
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Pro Starter
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: ...down the gravity well
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Make sure you crank it to 11.
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"General Woundwort's body was never found. It could be that he still lives his fierce life somewhere else, but from that day on, mother rabbits would tell their kittens that if they did not do as they were told, the General would get them. Such was Woundwort's monument, and perhaps it would not have displeased him." Watership Down, Richard Adams |
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09-15-2004, 04:25 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Keene, NH
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there is one small problem - these days, Graham keeps his harmonica in his car seat of our minivan. do you guys mind all getting into the van to jam? it's gold, so it's KIND of cool...
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09-15-2004, 04:26 PM
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Pro Starter
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gold just like a grammy!
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"General Woundwort's body was never found. It could be that he still lives his fierce life somewhere else, but from that day on, mother rabbits would tell their kittens that if they did not do as they were told, the General would get them. Such was Woundwort's monument, and perhaps it would not have displeased him." Watership Down, Richard Adams |
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09-15-2004, 04:26 PM
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Coordinator
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and the back seat of the van comes out, to make room for all those groupies (oliegirl? Farrah? SWMNBN?)
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09-15-2004, 04:57 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
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I want in the band! I think I have my sixth grade recorder in a box somewhere in my parents house...
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09-15-2004, 07:31 PM
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Dola-
I think Sen has some competition for the drummer position... http://www.ostfrallan.com/goto.php?ID=632
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09-15-2004, 07:35 PM
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If the 3 chords you know are G, C, and D there is a huge number of songs you can play now. |
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09-15-2004, 07:43 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Somerville, MA
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can i play second guitar and drink lots beer? i know way more than 3 chords and i can drink lots of beer
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09-15-2004, 07:52 PM
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I'll be your tour manager and concert promoter, I've got the necessary experience.
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09-15-2004, 07:55 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2000
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I was getting a good laugh with his poor English and "this is rock and roll" speech, and then the fool starts wailing on them like Neil Peart. I have much shame.
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"i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand |
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09-15-2004, 08:30 PM
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I call "Band's Financial Advisor" No really, going from 2 to 3 is a 33% return. Anybody who tells you different is just after my 17%! Erm, I mean the imaginary 17% for people who do "New Maths" and -think- you're getting a 50% return. Honest, they're wrong! |
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09-15-2004, 08:55 PM
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I also like to play with Afoci
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09-15-2004, 09:13 PM
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College Starter
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Location: Minneapolis
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That was great. That guy really smokes.
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09-15-2004, 09:41 PM
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Location: Colorado Springs
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God help you if you try and play in tune with me. I play the bass, poorly, by ear only. I basically keep a beat and throw in a few random things every once in awhile. Sometimes they sound passable, most of the time I cringe at myself. And let's not start at how god awful I am at the guitar. |
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