Bassbob does play guitar. In fact this morning I have been working out the opening riff to " I Don't Live Today". Sounds very nice on my Telecaster through my Fender amp loaded with Blackplates and NOS preamp tubes with an Alnico Cream 90 speaker. I love that funky chord. In fact the whole "Are You Experienced" album is amazing. Recorded the year I was born.All along, we were mislead
I have a couple of Roadrunner soft guitar cases I sometimes use to transport a firearm from my house to my vehicle so I don't draw any attention.All along, we were mislead
I admire the ability of you guys who can make music. As my late Dad would say, I can barely carry a tune in a bucket. I did play trombone in elementary and middle school, but the main attraction there was a hot female band teacher. Mrs Greener played flute and violin (that's a fiddle for you Kentucky fellows). I have a 15 year-old granddaughter who can play many instruments including guitar. She may get her music ability from Mrs Greener but I have suggested my son have her DNA tested to be sure.I have a couple of Roadrunner soft guitar cases I sometimes use to transport a firearm from my house to my vehicle so I don't draw any attention.
As far as guitar playing goes...I enjoy finger picking on my Seagull S6 acoustic. I like the warm tones of Seagull acoustic guitars.
When I want to play electric I'll usually pick up a Squire Telecaster with P90 pickups that I bought on Reverb from Guitar4Vets. I really like the tones of P90 type pickups... I have a Fender G-Dec 30 and Boss Katana 50 watt amps....not too big or too small for a small house...
I'm not a very good guitar picker. I don't like playing guitar around others, I use guitar practice as "me" time... I also have a Mandolin I play once in a while when I want to explore my Hillbilly(born in Kentucky, raised in South Texas) roots...
That’s really coolAll along, we were mislead
I don't consider myself a "musician" but I have some buddies who are. One of my buddies is a Recording Engineer and he's always positive and encouraging. I'm hoping when he retires in the next year or so he moves down here (Rio Grande Valley of Texas) to teach me some more.I admire the ability of you guys who can make music. As my late Dad would say, I can barely carry a tune in a bucket. I did play trombone in elementary and middle school, but the main attraction there was a hot female band teacher. Mrs Greener played flute and violin (that's a fiddle for you Kentucky fellows). I have a 15 year-old granddaughter who can play many instruments including guitar. She may get her music ability from Mrs Greener but I have suggested my son have her DNA tested to be sure.
Music gives us great joy. My hat is off to all the musicians here.
And I have also carried an 870 in a golf bag during a protection detail on the golf course.
That’s coolI don't consider myself a "musician" but I have some buddies who are. One of my buddies is a Recording Engineer and he's always positive and encouraging. I'm hoping when he retires in the next year or so he moves down here (Rio Grande Valley of Texas) to teach me some more.
I played Baritone and then Tuba in Junior High but my dad needed me in the mechanic shop so that was that.
My mom played guitar and sang around the house. About 17 years ago I decided to teach myself guitar. And then one day I played guitar for her and she was surprised and had tears in her eyes. She's been gone 1.5 years and I didn't have feel too motivated to play after she passed but lately I have been in the mood. I have recently picked up one of my acoustic guitars(I have my mom's old acoustic guitar that sits in a hard case...)
Never could make sense of those chicken scratches...good for you, exercising your gray matter.My wife is a musician and has, since we are both retired now, been attempting to teach me how to read music. A very difficult job she has!
Did you play in the Marine Band ?I still play my Harmonicas
While I am only a mediocre player, I do love to play when I have time by myself or need to kill time while idle.
I do have two Chromatic harmonicas but they are in shop to be cleaned and new plates.
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Bassbob does play guitar. In fact this morning I have been working out the opening riff to " I Don't Live Today". Sounds very nice on my Telecaster through my Fender amp loaded with Blackplates and NOS preamp tubes with an Alnico Cream 90 speaker. I love that funky chord. In fact the whole "Are You Experienced" album is amazing. Recorded the year I was born.
I almost bought one of those guitar shaped gun cases.
I can read music but slowly. I never do it unless I’m playing piano, which I rarely do anymore, or if I’m writing down something I’ve written in case I forget it. I have been playing bass and guitar by ear since 1978 or so when I was 9 or 10.My wife is a musician and has, since we are both retired now, been attempting to teach me how to read music. A very difficult job she has!
Yes I did play that "Marine Band". And would still if new plates are not just so expensive.Did you play in the Marine Band ?