Learning A Lot
The learning process continues. I'm getting to the point where I'm spending as much time with guitars as I used to (minus the gigging). My intererest is totally back and really focused. It feels good. The only problem now is that I want to play all the time (or at least do something that relates to the guitar). Oh well -- you gotta make a living somehow and software is a pretty good gig.
The acoustic sessions with Goggin have been really cool. I still have a ton to learn, but it's pushing me in the right direction. I'm finally learning some solid, basic music theory. Just enough to get by. I want to have a working knowledge of chord theory, all of the notes on the guitar, etc. I want to go from there into jazz. All in time.
The Martin that Tracy gave me as a wedding present is totally awesome. Inspiring to play. I stopped by the Colfax Guitar Shop on the way home from work yesterday and my buddy Scott Baxendale showed me some tips for basic acoustic guitar adjustments. The action was too high, so he tweaked the truss rod to bring it down. I've known Scott for years, but only recently have learned his full story. He's one of the top luthiers in the country (he was even mentioned in this month's Guitar Player magazine) and has led a pretty incredible life (ups and downs). He's also a really cool guy.
The Ibanez archtop is totally amazing. $250 and it's one of the nicest guitars (looks and playability) that I own. I finally got the new pickups installed in the Squier 51. Electric guitar wiring is pretty complicated! I learned a lot though. The Telecaster should be easier and more straightforward. Refinishing the neck won't be as easy.
The acoustic sessions with Goggin have been really cool. I still have a ton to learn, but it's pushing me in the right direction. I'm finally learning some solid, basic music theory. Just enough to get by. I want to have a working knowledge of chord theory, all of the notes on the guitar, etc. I want to go from there into jazz. All in time.
The Martin that Tracy gave me as a wedding present is totally awesome. Inspiring to play. I stopped by the Colfax Guitar Shop on the way home from work yesterday and my buddy Scott Baxendale showed me some tips for basic acoustic guitar adjustments. The action was too high, so he tweaked the truss rod to bring it down. I've known Scott for years, but only recently have learned his full story. He's one of the top luthiers in the country (he was even mentioned in this month's Guitar Player magazine) and has led a pretty incredible life (ups and downs). He's also a really cool guy.
The Ibanez archtop is totally amazing. $250 and it's one of the nicest guitars (looks and playability) that I own. I finally got the new pickups installed in the Squier 51. Electric guitar wiring is pretty complicated! I learned a lot though. The Telecaster should be easier and more straightforward. Refinishing the neck won't be as easy.
