Any guitar pickers here ?

08-08-2009, 01:12 AM

It aint Bluegrass without a sweet sounding Martin .

G G · 08-08-2009, 05:32 AM

Well i aint got a Martin, but I do play some bluegrass from time to time.

08-08-2009, 06:05 AM

I play a Martin D1. But I don't play any blue grass and am not that good. I do a lot of finger picking though!

G G · 06-07-2010, 07:32 PM

I have been playing the guitar at my church for the last few month's. We have a new choir director and we have (after three years) finally built up a live band. I have been meeting with a professional guitar player that the choir director knows to get my skills better (everyone can get better, especially me). Anyhow I was at the professionals house the other day and he has a rocktron banshee talkbox, so I kinda mentioned that I always wanted to give the talkbox a shot, since Peter Frampton did it in the 70s I think everyone who plays guitar at least has thought about it. He says hey man no problem take it home with you, so I did. Kinda cool and was able to do some stuff right away, although talking is harder than I thought. Anyhow sent the guy an email a couple days later thanking him for letting me borrow it and telling him how cool it is. He sends me back an email and says "cool, you can have it" I was kinda blown away, cause the cheapest I have seen them is around $150.00. Long story short, I met with the choir leader today and we tried it out at the church and we will definately be putting in on some songs soon.

Smokin Gator · 06-07-2010, 07:38 PM

I saw this thread and thought of Greg. I am glad he responded...

06-07-2010, 07:51 PM

Glad you asked.
But you might not be glad at my answer!

I'm an old rock and roller, raised in country.
I do love bluegrass, but Good Lawd I can't fingerstyle worth a sniff!

I am a flatpicker I suppose.
(Kind of like calling George Lynch or Eddie Van Halen a flatpicker)!
So a shot of one of my weapons of choice is in order:

Been playing for over 30 years.
If it was a choice between cigars and guitars....
(Ducks)!

acarr · 06-07-2010, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cygnus X1

Glad you asked.
But you might not be glad at my answer!

I'm an old rock and roller, raised in country.
I do love bluegrass, but Good Lawd I can't fingerstyle worth a sniff!

I am a flatpicker I suppose.
(Kind of like calling George Lynch or Eddie Van Halen a flatpicker)!
So a shot of one of my weapons of choice is in order:

Been playing for over 30 years.
If it was a choice between cigars and guitars....
(Ducks)!

With a name like Cygnus X1 I would figure you as a Lifeson flatpicker

06-25-2010, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acarr

With a name like Cygnus X1 I would figure you as a Lifeson flatpicker

Lifeson is difficult to emulate.
Rik Emmett (Triumph) is my favorite for Canadian "flatpickers".

Great all round guitarist!

G G · 06-07-2010, 07:54 PM

very sharp guitar. I have been playing acoustic for the last 30 years, and bought a MIM Strat to play at church.

s0leful0ne · 06-07-2010, 09:13 PM

Dead Eye: Awesome guitar. I can definitely see where you put some playing time!

I recommend sanding down the fretboard lightly (0000 steel wool, or finer) then coating the whole thing in lemon oil. After it settles for like 10 minutes, wiping off the excess. I usually do this everytime I change out my strings. It keeps the fretboard and frets "healthy"

That being said here is my baby:
Martin DM (Fishman Matrix Infinity put in for stagework)

Slightly off topic:
Kala CE Concert Uke (made sure to get one with decent electronics)

DBall · 06-07-2010, 09:50 PM

I do...

A quick list of just the acoustic guitars (if I don't miss any) are:

Martin D76 (number 0049 of 1,976)
Breedlove AC-SR25 plus
Parkwood 320M w/ iBeam Active
Taylor 114ce
Ovation CC-48

...and a couple others.

The Breedlove is the one I play out with primarily and the Parkwood gets the majority of fingerstyle play.

Here's a video of mine that I used for a contest some time back (on the old site)... a brother here created a name for this song and won some cigars:

http://www.youtube.com/danielballjr#p/u/6/urkfzMwIY48

icehog3 · 06-07-2010, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0leful0ne

Dead Eye: Awesome guitar. I can definitely see where you put some playing time!

Dead Eye asked to leave the Asylum in 2009, Aldrin, so you won;t be getting any response.

DBall · 06-07-2010, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Dead Eye asked to leave the Asylum in 2009, Aldrin, so you won;t be getting any response.

Hahaha... I had no idea... I just caught up on all that.

icehog3 · 06-07-2010, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

Hahaha... I had no idea... I just caught up on all that.

s0leful0ne · 06-07-2010, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBall

Hahaha... I had no idea... I just caught up on all that.

HAHAHA wow. Didn't catch that.

For the record, DBall is an awe inspiring guitarist and we should all check out his videos

icehog3 · 06-07-2010, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0leful0ne

For the record, DBall is an awe inspiring guitarist and we should all check out his videos

I have seen some...that guy Dan rocks!

stitch · 06-07-2010, 10:56 PM

Yamaha I've had since 1972 .... Meloooooow

Guitarman-S.T- · 06-07-2010, 11:44 PM

Nice martin! I have a DC-16rgte

here is my custom Git=Fiddle

DBall · 06-08-2010, 10:14 AM

You all are too nice. Thanks!!!

06-25-2010, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guitarman-S.T-

Nice martin! I have a DC-16rgte

here is my custom Git=Fiddle

SWEET!

How thick is the cap on that?

08-08-2009, 01:12 AM	#1
Dead Eye Guest Posts: n/a	Any guitar pickers here ? It aint Bluegrass without a sweet sounding Martin .

08-08-2009, 05:32 AM	#2
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,751 Trading: (10)	Re: Any guitar pickers here ? Well i aint got a Martin, but I do play some bluegrass from time to time.

08-08-2009, 06:05 AM	#3
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any guitar pickers here ? I play a Martin D1. But I don't play any blue grass and am not that good. I do a lot of finger picking though!

06-07-2010, 07:32 PM	#4
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,751 Trading: (10)	Re: Any guitar pickers here ? I have been playing the guitar at my church for the last few month's. We have a new choir director and we have (after three years) finally built up a live band. I have been meeting with a professional guitar player that the choir director knows to get my skills better (everyone can get better, especially me). Anyhow I was at the professionals house the other day and he has a rocktron banshee talkbox, so I kinda mentioned that I always wanted to give the talkbox a shot, since Peter Frampton did it in the 70s I think everyone who plays guitar at least has thought about it. He says hey man no problem take it home with you, so I did. Kinda cool and was able to do some stuff right away, although talking is harder than I thought. Anyhow sent the guy an email a couple days later thanking him for letting me borrow it and telling him how cool it is. He sends me back an email and says "cool, you can have it" I was kinda blown away, cause the cheapest I have seen them is around $150.00. Long story short, I met with the choir leader today and we tried it out at the church and we will definately be putting in on some songs soon.

06-07-2010, 07:38 PM	#5
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Any guitar pickers here ? I saw this thread and thought of Greg. I am glad he responded... __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

06-07-2010, 07:51 PM	#6
Cygnus X1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Any guitar pickers here ? Glad you asked. But you might not be glad at my answer! I'm an old rock and roller, raised in country. I do love bluegrass, but Good Lawd I can't fingerstyle worth a sniff! I am a flatpicker I suppose. (Kind of like calling George Lynch or Eddie Van Halen a flatpicker)! So a shot of one of my weapons of choice is in order: Been playing for over 30 years. If it was a choice between cigars and guitars.... (Ducks)!

06-07-2010, 07:54 PM	#9
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,751 Trading: (10)	Re: Any guitar pickers here ? very sharp guitar. I have been playing acoustic for the last 30 years, and bought a MIM Strat to play at church.

06-07-2010, 09:13 PM	#10
s0leful0ne Its Huge. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 477 Trading: (22)	Re: Any guitar pickers here ? Dead Eye: Awesome guitar. I can definitely see where you put some playing time! I recommend sanding down the fretboard lightly (0000 steel wool, or finer) then coating the whole thing in lemon oil. After it settles for like 10 minutes, wiping off the excess. I usually do this everytime I change out my strings. It keeps the fretboard and frets "healthy" That being said here is my baby: Martin DM (Fishman Matrix Infinity put in for stagework) Slightly off topic: Kala CE Concert Uke (made sure to get one with decent electronics) __________________ What's that smell?...Swamp Ash

06-07-2010, 09:50 PM	#11
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,783 Trading: (46)	Re: Any guitar pickers here ? I do... A quick list of just the acoustic guitars (if I don't miss any) are: Martin D76 (number 0049 of 1,976) Breedlove AC-SR25 plus Parkwood 320M w/ iBeam Active Taylor 114ce Ovation CC-48 ...and a couple others. The Breedlove is the one I play out with primarily and the Parkwood gets the majority of fingerstyle play. Here's a video of mine that I used for a contest some time back (on the old site)... a brother here created a name for this song and won some cigars: http://www.youtube.com/danielballjr#p/u/6/urkfzMwIY48 __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos

06-07-2010, 10:56 PM	#17
stitch Saddle Maker And Cowboy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Diamond K Ranch Posts: 720 Trading: (34)	Re: Any guitar pickers here ? Yamaha I've had since 1972 .... Meloooooow __________________ Cowboy Wisdom: Ifin' ya get to thinkin yourself a might bit important, Try tellin someone else's dog what to do.

06-07-2010, 11:44 PM	#18
Guitarman-S.T- &amp;quot;ESP+ENGL&amp ;qu ot;-Brutal Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: S.T Location: Austin, MN Posts: 1,133 Trading: (11)	Re: Any guitar pickers here ? Nice martin! I have a DC-16rgte here is my custom Git=Fiddle __________________ www.Deathroned.com 09' "Beginning Our Reign!"

06-08-2010, 10:14 AM	#19
DBall Cigar Jesus Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 3,783 Trading: (46)	Re: Any guitar pickers here ? You all are too nice. Thanks!!! __________________ --------Dan--------- My Music \| My Videos