Oops I did it again... Again!

[Sonicfrog]

You know how last summer I decided to finally become a guitard? That's coming along nicely TVM, as in two weeks I'm going to play a song at an open mic all by my lonesome, just me and the guitar.

Well, that apparently jus011111111111.... Sorry, my dog decided to get into the conversation. Anyway, I decided that learning to play the guitar wasn't enough.... and I just bought a drum set! It's a red Pulse at the heart of it - toms, bass, and snare. I did have to buy some new hardware - high hat stand, cymbal stand, and as it turns out I had to replace the bass pedal. I had intended to do this cheaper, but I didn't consider how much the hardware would be before I bought the drums on Craigslist for 90 smacks. Spent about 250 in all.

Though I bought the thing a couple of days ago, I have yet to put the thing together. I might have some time this afternoon before my gig tonight. I hope this experiment goes well.

PS. The song I will be performing is Tim Finn's "Persuasion", and the guitar it will be played on is a Taylor 614CE. What a fine guitar that is.

[Sonicfrog]

... And since the last post a month ago, I bought a Mandolin at a garage sale for $25. I think I'm going crazy. It's actually a pretty easy instrument to play. The instrument sounds pretty good for a cheapie, but will need some nut filing to get it to stay in tune when a fretted note is played.

[i_got_a_mohawk]

Guitar, then drums.

My friend, you are on a downward spiral.

I think it is time some of us gave you an intervention

[lunarpollen]

Good luck with the drumming... I've been wanting to acquire a small drum kit to learn how to play basic stuff on. Drummers seem to be the rarest commodity!

[P. Aaron]

At least 2 guitar teachers have told me; "drummers make better guitarists".

But then again, some drummers ain't so good at keepin' time. So take it for what it's worth.

Competency at drums and/or bass will almost always land you a gig. Guitarists audition always involve about 30% of any given region's population.

[Pilgrim]

Originally Posted by i_got_a_mohawk

Guitar, then drums.

My friend, you are on a downward spiral.

I think it is time some of us gave you an intervention

I have a concertina that I inherited from my dad. Think that's worth a shot?

[Munjibunga]

Originally Posted by Sonicfrog

You know how last summer I decided to finally become a guitard? That's coming along nicely TVM, as in two weeks I'm going to play a song at an open mic all by my lonesome, just me and the guitar.

Well, that apparently jus011111111111.... Sorry, my dog decided to get into the conversation. Anyway, I decided that learning to play the guitar wasn't enough.... and I just bought a drum set! It's a red Pulse at the heart of it - toms, bass, and snare. I did have to buy some new hardware - high hat stand, cymbal stand, and as it turns out I had to replace the bass pedal. I had intended to do this cheaper, but I didn't consider how much the hardware would be before I bought the drums on Craigslist for 90 smacks. Spent about 250 in all.

Though I bought the thing a couple of days ago, I have yet to put the thing together. I might have some time this afternoon before my gig tonight. I hope this experiment goes well.

PS. The song I will be performing is Tim Finn's "Persuasion", and the guitar it will be played on is a Taylor 614CE. What a fine guitar that is.

Fassa? ... is that you?

[i_got_a_mohawk]

Originally Posted by Pilgrim

I have a concertina that I inherited from my dad. Think that's worth a shot?

Fire on, your funeral !

Originally Posted by Munjibunga

Fassa? ... is that you?

No references to Serbian or Sherwoods

[Sonicfrog]

Originally Posted by Pilgrim

I have a concertina that I inherited from my dad. Think that's worth a shot?

Yes, but note you didn't say that you actually PLAY the thing!

[Exploiter8]

It sounds like you're on your way to having a complete bandroom! Welcome to the club!

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