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GMC Forum _ Introduce Yourself ! _ Greetings From Monterey!

Posted by: Shane May 21 2008, 09:19 AM

Hey all!

I'm a 39 year old from Monterey, Ca finally ready to step up my chops. I've been playing off and on for decades, but just got stuck and bored and been there for awhile.

To cure the doldrums, I bought a steel guitar and have been trying to learn open tunings with the slide, big fun! And also strengthen my basic acoustic skills. But, then I went and bought a vintage series 62 Strat with a big payday I had coming, and now I'm ready to tackle that which has aluded me......lead guitar.

I have some strength due to playing acoustic, and love to practice.......I just need to know what to practice!

My musical tastes are as varied as they get.....From Clapton to Lennon, Johnny Cash, Metallica, Beatles, Allman Bros, Robert Johnson, Pink Floyd, Eagles, Sublime.......if it's good, I'm into it!

I ramble...........I hope to meet many other aspiring riffers here and welcome any and all feedback, tips or general words of support!

Shane

Posted by: Marcus Lavendell May 21 2008, 09:26 AM

Hi Shane,
Welcome to the site! Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions!

Posted by: Hisham Al-Sanea May 21 2008, 09:29 AM

welcome to the site shane

Posted by: Joe Kataldo May 21 2008, 10:46 AM

welcome to GMC!

Posted by: DeepRoots May 21 2008, 10:52 AM

Welcome Shane! You're gonna learn loads here.

Posted by: Muris Varajic May 21 2008, 10:52 AM

Welcome Shane

Posted by: Canis May 21 2008, 11:04 AM

Welcome =)

Posted by: superize May 21 2008, 11:07 AM

Welcome

Posted by: botoxfox May 21 2008, 11:23 AM

Welcome!

Posted by: skennington May 21 2008, 01:33 PM

Welcome shane, glad you joined man! Love to hear some steel guitar!

Posted by: ItsMe May 21 2008, 01:36 PM

I didn't play for years and since I'm here I#m playing like crazy. A perfect place to learn

Posted by: ActiveX May 21 2008, 02:10 PM

Welcome

Posted by: Skalde May 21 2008, 03:30 PM

Welcome to GMC

Posted by: Danilo Capezzuto May 21 2008, 04:07 PM

Welcome to GMC Shane!

Posted by: Trond Vold May 21 2008, 08:26 PM

Welcome to GMC

Posted by: Hammerin Hank May 21 2008, 09:30 PM

Greetings from Boston, welcome to GMC

Posted by: Pitch_Black May 21 2008, 09:34 PM

Welcome man

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic May 21 2008, 10:46 PM

Welcome man!

Posted by: Nick Kellie May 21 2008, 11:50 PM

welcome!

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic May 22 2008, 12:45 AM

Welcome to GMC Shane !!!

You'll find a lot of fun material to practice here I'm sure !!

See ya on forum!

Cheers!

Posted by: Vinod Saranga May 22 2008, 05:44 AM

Welcome to GMC Shane !

Posted by: Juan M. Valero May 22 2008, 01:34 PM

Welcome mate !!!! nice to see you

Posted by: OrganisedConfusion May 22 2008, 01:37 PM

Welcome to GMC Shane

Posted by: Spreedmaster May 22 2008, 04:03 PM

You'll definitly step up your chops here!

Posted by: mattacuk May 22 2008, 07:25 PM

Welcome Shane, very cool introduction! Good luck with your learning

Posted by: SEANCD2005 May 22 2008, 07:29 PM

Welcome to gmc

Posted by: Nick325 May 22 2008, 07:39 PM

welcome

Posted by: Zizi Top May 22 2008, 07:51 PM

welcome to GMC

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi May 22 2008, 08:01 PM

Hello!! welcome to GMC!

Posted by: Lian Gerbino May 22 2008, 08:58 PM

hi shane! welcome to the site!

Posted by: Pablo Vazquez May 27 2008, 12:27 AM

Welcome to GMC!!

Posted by: Luciana Segovia May 28 2008, 01:14 AM

Hi! welcome to GMC!!!! enjoy this amazing site!

Posted by: FrankW Jun 1 2008, 02:54 PM

Welcome to the site, man. Are you sure you're not Sammy Hagar? By the way, I am also into disc golf. I haven't played for a while because I twisted a knee trying to crank a drive. I have a box full of Innova Champion plastic just itching to be smacked against a tree. In fact, I love disc golf almost as much as guitar playing. I miss it!

Posted by: Shane Jun 2 2008, 03:35 AM

Hey brother,

Yeah, bangin the Innovas into the trees is a favorite pastime! Haven't been in awhile either......just busy.........rock on, man, rock on!