After reading this i went away last night and started learning some fluoerescent adolescent by arctic monkeys and ive nailed the intro so far. Other tham this i learnt the into to BYOB system of a down and the beginning of Sweet Child Of Mine guns and roses. Want to learn some blues but really want to learn some metal mainly.
2 20-11-10 14:45:25
Topic: Les Paul Custom and Standard (6 replies, posted in General Chat)
Whats the difference guys? Thinking of getting a les paul for my wedding anniversary, or a fender telecaster?
3 19-11-10 11:21:37
Topic: What do you play? (1 replies, posted in General Chat)
What do you guys like to play when jamming with friends?
4 19-11-10 07:56:39
Topic: Struggling a little bit. (4 replies, posted in General Chat)
Think i posted something similar not long back but sorry i cant find it.
Just struggling with how to move on in my learning of guitar as ive kind of hit a plateau. Ive learnt major chords, barre chords, pentatonic scales, string bending and i dont know were to go next. I suppose i could learn some major scales?
5 19-11-10 07:47:27
Re: Still here :) (6 replies, posted in General Chat)
well, here goes, im new to guitar and dont know all the real names or makes, but everything has been imported from america. Is it the sustain block inside? Thats cold pressed steel for longer sustain. New black scratch plate, locking tuners, new humbucker and pickup, new strings, 10s on this one. Whammy bar has been disconnected. I dont know what this is called but where the strings attach at the bridge, theres a new bit there so when you bend the strings it stays in tune. New tone and volume knobs. And where the dots would be on the frets there are some decals of birds, sounds crap but looks awesome.
Sorry for my lay man terminology 
6 18-11-10 12:30:09
Topic: Still here :) (6 replies, posted in General Chat)
Hi guys
Not been on the site for a few weeks but just to ket you know im still here. Got a new guitar, another Yamaha Pacifica but only the body is original, the guitar has been modified and its sounds amazing, i only got it last night so cant wait to get in from work and play. Still learning lots, its been about 5 months now that ive been learning and im still loving it.
Picked up a few new plectrums as well so trying out different thickness etc.
Hope your all ok
7 02-11-10 06:09:37
Re: What Bands Are You Into Right Now? (12 replies, posted in Bands)
System of a Down! Byob just blows me away i love it.
9 25-10-10 21:47:16
Topic: Chords (3 replies, posted in Everything Else)
Ive just been watching a video on you tube but ive also heard this before and im really struggling. A guitarist will pick up his guitar and put one finger on one string in a fret and call it a D. I only know the chord D or a barre chord. How or where can i learn this?
10 17-10-10 17:20:23
Re: Guitar and Bodybuilding (13 replies, posted in Guitar Techniques)
Thats a nice story, i hope you can make it there soon. Sorry to here about your father.
11 17-10-10 14:06:04
Topic: Bottom E string 'Buzzin?' (4 replies, posted in Newbie Section)
Hi guys, ive noticed when im playing that sometimes my top E string buzzes and sounds aweful. All the other strings sound fine so i don think that its me not pressing in hard enough. Any advice?
Cheers guys and girls, Happy Jamin 
12 15-10-10 23:17:39
Re: Guitar and Bodybuilding (13 replies, posted in Guitar Techniques)
Lol cant beat a good pint, GUINESS for me
13 13-10-10 00:53:20
Topic: Epiphone, Les Paul, Gibson (4 replies, posted in Guitars)
Hi guys, being new to guitar, ive just been researching the above. Sorry to sound abit thick, but whats the difference between Epiphone, Les Paul and Gibson. Are they differenct shapes of guitar of brands? I know what an epiphone and les paul look like so maybe they are types of guitars and Gibson is a Brand? Cheers
14 12-10-10 23:50:00
Re: Guitar and Bodybuilding (13 replies, posted in Guitar Techniques)
Good tip John thank you, plus green tea is good for weight loss.
15 12-10-10 18:18:23
Re: Guitar Strings (7 replies, posted in Guitars)
Thanks, so how do i know what they are made of? Or is it a case of going to a music shop and they will tell me? Cheers
16 11-10-10 19:47:50
Topic: Guitar Strings (7 replies, posted in Guitars)
Sorry for all the posts! Lol, im just getting a few questions answered. Just wondered how how long to leave the strings before being replaced. The thing is i dont know what the strings are made of. I know that sounds really bad but only had the guitar about 3 months so still learning alot. I know when the strings look worn out that id definately have them done but they look fine so far?
17 11-10-10 19:38:35
Re: Amp wire? (3 replies, posted in Amplifiers)
Its really annoying when it cuts out when im practicing! Might try ebay? You really do try to get around the forum Olly it seems you do a good job with the site!
18 11-10-10 19:36:38
Re: Acoustic guitars? (5 replies, posted in Guitars)
Well my electric is Yamaha and it plays really nice, even the guys i know who have been playing years and are really good confirm its nice to play so im chuffed.
I want one with the cutaway, i was thinking of an electro acoustic but to be honest i dont think i want one now. I like them but they are more expensive plus i wont need to plug it in.
Can i do that then go to a shop and play it before i buy? Really new still to the guitar game lol I think id feel abit of an idiot because id be nervous about just playing a simple song! 
I fancied one with a slimmer body as well, im only about 5ft six so not got the longest arms to reach over the body! haha cheers Olly.
19 11-10-10 19:29:28
Re: Solo and Scales (4 replies, posted in Guitar Techniques)
Thanks Olly, can you give me the name of the scales you mentioned or point me towards a link on the internet that will help to learn them? Thanks
20 11-10-10 18:46:03
Topic: Acoustic guitars? (5 replies, posted in Guitars)
Hey guys im looking to buy an acoustic guitar soon, in about 6 months. I only have about £150 to £200 to spend though so wondering if you guys have any advice? My dad bought a Norman guitar for £300 as he wanted to start learning but he never started, shame really he wont sell it to me either lol.
I never heard of Norman, is it any good? I hear Tanglewood and Crafter are decent, although expensive. Ive also been told not to buy a fender acoustic as they arnt too good? What do you think?
21 11-10-10 18:43:17
Topic: Solo and Scales (4 replies, posted in Guitar Techniques)
Hi guys, just wondered if there were any basic tips for trying to come up with my own solo?
I keep mentioning pentatonic scales so sorry if i sound like a stuck record, but ive been playing about with it and moving right down the fret board like on the 12 fret onwards and playing and it sounds ok. Id love to be able to play even a small solo to get me going.
Also are there other kind of sclaes i can research and learn?
Thanks
22 11-10-10 17:17:10
Topic: Amp wire? (3 replies, posted in Amplifiers)
Hi guys
Sorry i tried to post in the Amplifier section but couldnt fine the New Post link. Anyway the wire from my guitar to Amp (not sure of the real name but please enlighten me) has clearly got some loose wiring inside as the sound cuts out all the time. I'd like a new one and just wondered if there are on 'good' ones that i should choose?
Cheers
23 08-10-10 21:46:20
Topic: Guitar and Bodybuilding (13 replies, posted in Guitar Techniques)
Hey guys
You might know im new to the site and playing guitar. Bodybuilding and strongman have been a strong passion of mine now for a few years. Ive been playing guitar foe about 3 months and already this is turning into another passion. I just had a quick google search on the two subjects together and seen a few people say bodybuilding makes its hard to play guitar?
I just wondered if anyone had any thoughts on this? Im not prepared to stop it but then again i dont find it any more difficult to play as im used to being more hevaily muscled than if id started bodybuilding after the guitar. I love both and its easy enough to combine the two for me personally.
Any thoughts? Cheers
24 08-10-10 19:02:43
Re: What's your guitar and why? (7 replies, posted in Guitars)
I have a Yamaha 112v and although its a lower marketed guitar i still love it as its my first guitar. Its lake placid blue with a white scratchplate. It holds its sound and is easy to play. I knew nothing what so ever about guitars when i bought it but was told it was decent by a friend and was a decent price so i bought it, and then researched it. I found good reviews etc and have fallen in love.
My next guitar will be an acoustic, im looking for one with a slimmer body and a cutaway, possible electro acoustic? Then ultimately i want to join watermelon john and get a fender telecaster Simply becausr the name Fender just breathes guitar and is known worldwide and they make some of the best guitars.
25 08-10-10 15:50:38
Re: Pentatonic scales (17 replies, posted in Guitar Techniques)
Yeah it starts on the 5th fret and 6th string, im getting used to playing it faster and faster but sometime it just 'clicks' and other times i really struggle. Learnt sweet home alabama today lol, easy but effective. Really enjoying playing, must be about 3 months down the line now since i started and think im getting to grips with it Just really cant wait to play SOAD BYOB all the way through with no mistakes, then i will know ive arrived and then i will want an IBANEZ haha
