quote:Originally posted by Cathy:
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
Wow Cath! You must be psychic! I do have GAS!
SUIM-ing upstream