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Cathy · 12-26-2003, 06:08 PM

quote:Originally posted by SomewhereupinMichigan:
Hi Cathy: Well, it's no Martin or Gibson or Ibanez. It's a Johnson player's series dreadnaught and that's just fine! It has a real sweet sound for a lower end, starter guitar. My son helped pick it out and stowed it at his apartment the past couple of weeks and one of his musician buddies came by and played it and was impressed with the quality for the price. I'm just happy to have it. As I told my wife (Santa), just make it a good starter guitar for me and let's see where it takes me. Though I must admit that I'm already contemplating the upgrade to a Martin one day. But first I expect I'll look into a 12-string too. For now, however, I've got my work cut out to get up to speed. Oh...my son also picked me up a new set of Bill Keith's for my 30-year-old banjo so I'll be doing a lot of picking again for the first time in years!

Just call me: "SUIM-ing in my second youth!" Now, if Borderstone would just check in and tell us what he got for Christmas! Don't keep us hanging for the next 10 days B-stone!

I've played some pretty decent Johnsons. It will be good enough to get you started. But you've got the bug now. In a short time you'll want something better, fancier. It's called GAS: Guitar Acquisition Syndrome.

I'm at that stage with the banjo. I bought a cheap one this summer, along with a Tony Trishka tab book and CD, and am trying to work my way through the banjo rolls and some of the easier songs. Now if I just practiced regularly, I might learn something. Sooner or later I'll look into buying a better banjo. Right now I have an el-cheapo Rover open back. I did have it set up by an experienced player, though, so it plays better than most of the cheap ones.
I think your knowledge of the banjo will help with your quest to become a guitar player. It will definitely help with fingerpicking. Even though the patterns are different, at least your fingers are used to picking, so it shouldn't be too hard to learn how to Travis pick.
Have fun with your new toy.

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com

12-26-2003, 06:08 PM	#15
Cathy Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maine, USA Posts: 1,967	quote:Originally posted by SomewhereupinMichigan: Hi Cathy: Well, it's no Martin or Gibson or Ibanez. It's a Johnson player's series dreadnaught and that's just fine! It has a real sweet sound for a lower end, starter guitar. My son helped pick it out and stowed it at his apartment the past couple of weeks and one of his musician buddies came by and played it and was impressed with the quality for the price. I'm just happy to have it. As I told my wife (Santa), just make it a good starter guitar for me and let's see where it takes me. Though I must admit that I'm already contemplating the upgrade to a Martin one day. But first I expect I'll look into a 12-string too. For now, however, I've got my work cut out to get up to speed. Oh...my son also picked me up a new set of Bill Keith's for my 30-year-old banjo so I'll be doing a lot of picking again for the first time in years! Just call me: "SUIM-ing in my second youth!" Now, if Borderstone would just check in and tell us what he got for Christmas! Don't keep us hanging for the next 10 days B-stone! I've played some pretty decent Johnsons. It will be good enough to get you started. But you've got the bug now. In a short time you'll want something better, fancier. It's called GAS: Guitar Acquisition Syndrome. I'm at that stage with the banjo. I bought a cheap one this summer, along with a Tony Trishka tab book and CD, and am trying to work my way through the banjo rolls and some of the easier songs. Now if I just practiced regularly, I might learn something. Sooner or later I'll look into buying a better banjo. Right now I have an el-cheapo Rover open back. I did have it set up by an experienced player, though, so it plays better than most of the cheap ones. I think your knowledge of the banjo will help with your quest to become a guitar player. It will definitely help with fingerpicking. Even though the patterns are different, at least your fingers are used to picking, so it shouldn't be too hard to learn how to Travis pick. Have fun with your new toy. Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com