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Picking up the guitar again

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  • MikM Away
    MikM Away
    Mik
    wrote last edited by
    #3

    Then I went to 8 bar and learned a bit of Key To The Highway. Clapton's got nothing to worry about yet, but I'm having fun. I hope I can get back to the dexterity I had in my 20s when I last played regularly.

    "You cannot subsidize irresponsibility and expect people to become more responsible." — Thomas Sowell

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    • Doctor PhibesD Offline
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      Doctor Phibes
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      #4

      I'm working my way through Mel Bay Grade 4 and learning finger-style blues on Truefire.com. I find reading music on guitar difficult, but like you my neurons need the work.

      I was only joking

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      • MikM Away
        MikM Away
        Mik
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        #5

        Finger style is on my agenda.

        "You cannot subsidize irresponsibility and expect people to become more responsible." — Thomas Sowell

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        • bachophileB Offline
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          bachophile
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          When I tried to restart a few years ago i noticed that my calluses on the fingers really took a long time to harden up and that was not fun.

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          • bachophileB bachophile

            When I tried to restart a few years ago i noticed that my calluses on the fingers really took a long time to harden up and that was not fun.

            Doctor PhibesD Offline
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            @bachophile said:

            When I tried to restart a few years ago i noticed that my calluses on the fingers really took a long time to harden up and that was not fun.

            I can't speak for Mik, but I probably had a head start with my hand calluses....

            I was only joking

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            • bachophileB Offline
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              bachophile
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              #8

              You are a lefty?

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              • bachophileB bachophile

                You are a lefty?

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                Doctor Phibes
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                @bachophile said:

                You are a lefty?

                I am a lefty, but I play the guitar like a righty, which might explain why I suck.

                I was only joking

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                • Doctor PhibesD Doctor Phibes

                  @bachophile said:

                  When I tried to restart a few years ago i noticed that my calluses on the fingers really took a long time to harden up and that was not fun.

                  I can't speak for Mik, but I probably had a head start with my hand calluses....

                  MikM Away
                  MikM Away
                  Mik
                  wrote last edited by
                  #10

                  @Doctor-Phibes said:

                  @bachophile said:

                  When I tried to restart a few years ago i noticed that my calluses on the fingers really took a long time to harden up and that was not fun.

                  I can't speak for Mik, but I probably had a head start with my hand calluses....

                  Lotion, man.

                  "You cannot subsidize irresponsibility and expect people to become more responsible." — Thomas Sowell

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                  • bachophileB bachophile

                    When I tried to restart a few years ago i noticed that my calluses on the fingers really took a long time to harden up and that was not fun.

                    MikM Away
                    MikM Away
                    Mik
                    wrote last edited by Mik
                    #11

                    @bachophile said:

                    When I tried to restart a few years ago i noticed that my calluses on the fingers really took a long time to harden up and that was not fun.

                    Yeah, it won't be. I've switched to Ernie Ball very light strings for that very reason. But the guitar has always had a wonderful tone and a pretty low action. It's from when Martin was making Goyas. I can't find out anything about that particular model online though, which is odd.

                    "You cannot subsidize irresponsibility and expect people to become more responsible." — Thomas Sowell

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                    • MikM Away
                      MikM Away
                      Mik
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                      #12

                      Gemini comes through again. I don't know why I even bother with web searches anymore.

                      That is a fantastic gift! The Goya G-380 is a high-quality "Lawsuit Era" instrument known for its craftsmanship. Based on the model and serial number you provided, here are the details:Manufacturing Location & DateYour guitar was made in Japan in approximately 1977.The Maker: During this period (roughly 1976–1996), the Goya brand was owned and distributed by C.F. Martin & Co. (the legendary Martin Guitar company).

                      After Martin acquired the brand, they moved production from Sweden to Japan to compete with the high-quality Japanese imports of the time.The Workshop: Most Goya acoustics from this specific "Martin-era" in the late '70s were built by the Terada workshop in Nagoya, Japan. Terada is highly respected in the guitar world and has built for brands like Gretsch, Ibanez, and Orville by Gibson.

                      That is a fantastic gift! The Goya G-380 is a high-quality "Lawsuit Era" instrument known for its craftsmanship. Based on the model and serial number you provided, here are the details:Manufacturing Location & DateYour guitar was made in Japan in approximately 1977.The Maker: During this period (roughly 1976–1996), the Goya brand was owned and distributed by C.F. Martin & Co. (the legendary Martin Guitar company).

                      After Martin acquired the brand, they moved production from Sweden to Japan to compete with the high-quality Japanese imports of the time.The Workshop: Most Goya acoustics from this specific "Martin-era" in the late '70s were built by the Terada workshop in Nagoya, Japan. Terada is highly respected in the guitar world and has built for brands like Gretsch, Ibanez, and Orville by Gibson.

                      About the G-380 Model - The G-380 was a premium model in the Goya lineup at the time. It is a Dreadnought style acoustic, generally featuring:Solid Spruce Top: Highly prized for its resonance and "aging" qualities.Rosewood Back and Sides: Known for providing a deep, rich bass and clear trebles.A "Martin-esque" Feel: Because these were overseen by C.F. Martin, they often mimic the bracing patterns and neck profiles of classic Martin D-series guitars.It’s a "sleeper" vintage guitar—highly durable and often sounding much better than its price tag suggests. Enjoy playing it!

                      "You cannot subsidize irresponsibility and expect people to become more responsible." — Thomas Sowell

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                      • MikM Mik

                        Gemini comes through again. I don't know why I even bother with web searches anymore.

                        That is a fantastic gift! The Goya G-380 is a high-quality "Lawsuit Era" instrument known for its craftsmanship. Based on the model and serial number you provided, here are the details:Manufacturing Location & DateYour guitar was made in Japan in approximately 1977.The Maker: During this period (roughly 1976–1996), the Goya brand was owned and distributed by C.F. Martin & Co. (the legendary Martin Guitar company).

                        After Martin acquired the brand, they moved production from Sweden to Japan to compete with the high-quality Japanese imports of the time.The Workshop: Most Goya acoustics from this specific "Martin-era" in the late '70s were built by the Terada workshop in Nagoya, Japan. Terada is highly respected in the guitar world and has built for brands like Gretsch, Ibanez, and Orville by Gibson.

                        That is a fantastic gift! The Goya G-380 is a high-quality "Lawsuit Era" instrument known for its craftsmanship. Based on the model and serial number you provided, here are the details:Manufacturing Location & DateYour guitar was made in Japan in approximately 1977.The Maker: During this period (roughly 1976–1996), the Goya brand was owned and distributed by C.F. Martin & Co. (the legendary Martin Guitar company).

                        After Martin acquired the brand, they moved production from Sweden to Japan to compete with the high-quality Japanese imports of the time.The Workshop: Most Goya acoustics from this specific "Martin-era" in the late '70s were built by the Terada workshop in Nagoya, Japan. Terada is highly respected in the guitar world and has built for brands like Gretsch, Ibanez, and Orville by Gibson.

                        About the G-380 Model - The G-380 was a premium model in the Goya lineup at the time. It is a Dreadnought style acoustic, generally featuring:Solid Spruce Top: Highly prized for its resonance and "aging" qualities.Rosewood Back and Sides: Known for providing a deep, rich bass and clear trebles.A "Martin-esque" Feel: Because these were overseen by C.F. Martin, they often mimic the bracing patterns and neck profiles of classic Martin D-series guitars.It’s a "sleeper" vintage guitar—highly durable and often sounding much better than its price tag suggests. Enjoy playing it!

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                        jon-nyc
                        wrote last edited by
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                        @Mik said:

                        Gemini comes through again. I don't know why I even bother with web searches anymore.

                        I’ve moved off of google searches almost completely. The exceptions are things that are faster there. Example, a quick F to C conversion - google comes back instantly, AI thinks a bit.

                        Person. Woman. Man. Camera. TV.

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                          F to C conversion--echo dot in the kitchen, ask alexa and she tells me

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                            The simplest way to do an F to C conversion on the guitar is to buy a capo.

                            I was only joking

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