Ok guys, go easy on me...

[stevehuff1969]

I've been reading this forum for about a month. It was what led me to purchase a JP6 and Axis for my very 1st guitars. See, I am a total newbie. Im 38 and have always wanted to learn how to play guitar. When I was 9 I took lessons for a year but had a HORRIBLE teacher who taught me about 10 notes in that year. No chords, no scales. Just single notes. After that I gave up and pretty much forgot about guitar thinking it would take a lifetime to learn. 10 weeks ago I decided to give it a shot again and my main interest was blues. I went through a few guitars and nothing felt right until I bought a JP6 and Axis. Yes, I could not resist. I bought two.

Well, in these 10 weeks I have learnt a ton of chords, 2 scales, and some basic rhythm patterns. Just three days ago I bought a little Fender G-Dec 30 and have been having a blast with it. A buddy of mine from grade school also wanted to start lessons and we had the idea to start a youtube series of vids to highlight our progress. I've been uploading every week and since getting the JP6 my playing seems to of improved.

Now, remember I am a total newbie and sound like crap but Im proud that I am able to play and have it at least sound somewhat like I know something about the guitar.

My latest video is at the link below on youtube. Its dark, grainy but I just taped it tonight and did not have enough light. Just wanted to see if you guys think I doing OK for 10 weeks. Also wanted to say once again that I love these EBMM guitars. Amazing quality instruments!

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[robelinda2]

Good stuff, that takes guts!!!!!!! You are on the right track, except for one terrible flaw- you cant stop at 2 balls. Hope you are planning the nexs one!

 

[Ponch]

Great job man, keep post some more, and have fun with your EBMM!

 

[Jonny Dubai]

Keep it up mate,


J

 

[Rookie]

Awesome.. another "Rookie"..

Welcome... Everyone on this board is awesome.. If you havn't realized that aready..

I'm in your shoes as well.. Although my 1st Ball arrives next week i've yet to "Pluck" any strings..

Good luck with yur learning..

Will have to check out your tubes as well !

 

[TNT]

Steve,

Just keep wigglin' the fingers - you'll get better!!

 

[fatoni]

well, sweet guitars...too bad you wont really ever understand how great they are because they were your first. for me, it was eat, school, or eb. and i could only choose two. that said, wanna buy me a meal or two

 

[Gitguru]

I must say I think it's awesome that you decided to pick up the guitar at your age To me that is in some ways very inspiring.

Keep us updated on your progress

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

Good work!

 

[fbecir]

Congratulations

After 10 weeks, it's really good. You are also very courageous : when you are an adult, it's always harder to learn new things. Personally, I was lucky because in my family, there are a lot of musician, so I started learning music when I was 6 years old. It helps a lot
Kids are so gifted for learning. My daughter started classical guitar when she was 5 years old. Now, after 4 years of guitar, I am starting to be jealous

Anyway, enjoy your music, even if some a**hole will always criticize what you play.

 

[JeffreyB]

Welcome...Good job so far...and perfect way to get started...with some of the best guitars ever made!!!
Remember to play EVERY day...and keep us posted on your progress!

 

[Sweat]

Way to go, first two new balls and then doing that, congrats and that takes guts,

Hey we are similar in the fact that I am 47 and just started trying to learn the guitar 2 1/2 years ago and you are much farther than I am I still suck, cant even play one song but I enjoy it and try thats what counts, keep it up man good stuff

 

[colinboy]

Way to go, first two new balls and then doing that, congrats and that takes guts,

Hey we are similar in the fact that I am 47 and just started trying to learn the guitar 2 1/2 years ago and you are much farther than I am I still suck, cant even play one song but I enjoy it and try thats what counts, keep it up man good stuff

congrats on the guitar fella.if you keep going the way your goin now then you,ll make very fast progress.im playing for the last 13years and im only getting good now

hey keith,

didnt realise you were 47 and have only been playing for 2 and half years!

you sound like apro to me

 

[Sweat]

congrats on the guitar fella.if you keep going the way your goin now then you,ll make very fast progress.im playing for the last 13years and im only getting good now

hey keith,

didnt realise you were 47 and have only been playing for 2 and half years!

you sound like apro to me

Thanks for being nice Colin far from a pro, very far, but I am kinda a gear/tech head.

And this is a great thread, never to late to start

 

[fogman]

good job!
keep it up!

congrats on the guitars!
welcome to the forum!

 

[koogie2k]

Cool. We all started out the same way. Nothing wrong with it. Keep practicing and you will see great progress. If you get in a rut...let us know. We can turn you on to some other ideas to help you along. Good luck!

 

[Multiversal]

Dude, what an awesome way to start off.. with two of the best instruments ever.

 

[DJ.]

Way to go.
Welcome!

 

[Headstock]

Good work - sounds like you are well on your way

 

[marantz1300]

i bought my boogies(studio pre 50/50 pow) before i had a guitar and didn't start playing until about six months later.