[geeks] i refuse to spend the entire day infront of a computer

[Peter L. Wargo]

On Saturday, April 13, 2002, at 05:36 PM, Bill Bradford wrote:

> Go with one of the cheap ($100-150ish) Stratocaster copies (Squier 
> Strat,
> if I remember correctly), and one of the small Marshall stack practice
> amps.  Get an electronic tuner, 2-3 sets of strings, and a *string 
> winder*.

That's exactly what I was aiming at, actually.  I picked out a Fender 
Squier Standard Strat as my first choice, gonna go look at it tomorrow 
in depth.  Also a 25-watt Fender amp.

> Dont bother with pedals, effects, etc, until you learn how to play 
> first.

Ya, agreed.  Luckily, I at least have some musical background.  I took 
music theory, played (a ways back) trombone, bass trombone, and piano.  
Wrote a couple o' songs, too.  (Only one was ever heard, one I wrote & 
sang for my sister's wedding.)

> Learn how to get the sound you want out of the guitar + amp, not out of
> guitar + amp + special effects.  It makes you a better player.

Ya.  I picked up the recommended (by the folks at the Guitar Center) 
DVD/learner's guide, and I plan on spending much time getting to know 
whatever I purchase.  Then, I'll hook it to the 4-track in the guest 
room. :-)

> (man, now i wanna go buy a guitar again.. I played electric and acoustic
>  6-string and acoustic 12-string for *years*, up until about 1998...)

Never too late... ;-)

> Email me if you want tips...

Will do.

-P