The OS Guitarists thread

[Gibbz]

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This?

Yep, that's a nice amp for the price. As UNC_Pete said, Peavy Vypers are nice as well.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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Any guys have tips on the double strum? I understand the concept, but I can't consistently hit that second/third string when I'm coming back up.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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What were the first songs you guys learned to play? Currently I'm working on Wish You Were Here, not too difficult.

Also, what kind of picks do you guys use? I'm not sure what I've been using since it was in the case with the guitar, but I need to pick up some. It says "medium" on it, but it feels pretty flexible so maybe its a celluloid?

[elicoleman]

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I hate having short, stubby fingers. It really keeps me from learning the guitar. I just feel like I zero reach. And getting frustrated makes me want to give up trying to learn the guitar.

[Bornindamecca]

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What were the first songs you guys learned to play? Currently I'm working on Wish You Were Here, not too difficult.

Also, what kind of picks do you guys use? I'm not sure what I've been using since it was in the case with the guitar, but I need to pick up some. It says "medium" on it, but it feels pretty flexible so maybe its a celluloid?

First song I learned was Sweet Dreams from Marilyn Manson. Second Song was Cemetary Gates from Pantera. It was a lot harder than Sweet Dreams

Under the Bridge is another good song to learn early and get some barre chords down

I hate having short, stubby fingers. It really keeps me from learning the guitar. I just feel like I zero reach. And getting frustrated makes me want to give up trying to learn the guitar.

Look up John Petrucci's stretching exercises. Even if you have small hands, they'll improve things a lot. Just remember to take care of your hands, because once you start doing stretching and strength work on the guitar, you can damage the muscles/tendons in your hands/fingers, so you have to approach it like working out.

[elicoleman]

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Appreciate the tip, just checked out the video. If I only knew how to play the guitar to test it out, lol.

I will say this but even playing guitar on RB and standing up for more than a few songs hurts my shoulder and back (always had back problems) and also fingers also cramp up in a bad way when playing some heavier stuff (like Rust In Peace and Flight 666) so maybe these exercises would help there if nothing else.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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You'd be surprised how much your hand actually stretches itself just practicing the hand positions of the chords. G used to be ridiculous for me, but I'm definitely making progress and my hand/fingers has stretched enough where G feels somewhat comfortable.

[elicoleman]

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I clearly notice one thing is that my pinky on my left hand is basically uncontrollable. I guess I never use it so it makes sense. Did anyone ever have issues with something similar?

[NoDakHusker]

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I clearly notice one thing is that my pinky on my left hand is basically uncontrollable. I guess I never use it so it makes sense. Did anyone ever have issues with something similar?

Yeah when I first started playing I had problems using my pinky. Over time I just focused more on using it and getting some control with it. I don't know that I have any tips pertaining to that other than just practice, practice and more practice.
Just try to include it more when you play.
I've played for over 4 years and there are still so many things I need to improve on. That's what I love about guitar, there's always room for improvement and always something new to learn.

[elicoleman]

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I just picked up this guitar today as essentially my first "brand new" guitar I've bought.



I'm hoping that I have a fresh start, I'll be more willing to take the time and effort to practice.

[Gibbz]

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Nice guitar for the price. Good choice.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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I stumbled onto Justinguitar.com's website a couple days ago (I know it was posted in here, but I never really checked it out) and that guy is a great teacher IMO. I'm definitely going to start using his site to help me.

[NoDakHusker]

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Sweep picking is my nemesis. Learning it is such a pain...but then again sweeps sound soooo awesome. Must fight through the frustration.

[raidersbball20]

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this summer I am trying to save up for a really nice Gibson acoustic. They are so expensive though

[Fresh Tendrils]

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For those of you who learned on an acoustic, what weight strings did you use? I'm using medium weight and am having a little trouble playing A after a couple minutes or so. I don't want to switch down to light, but its just kind of frustrating right now.