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Oct 2 2009, 02:08 PM
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merging double post
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Oct 2 2009, 02:30 PM
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QUOTE (chakie @ Oct 2 2009, 12:34 PM)  ... I don't visit the local music shops at all, I always feel like such an idiot when I step into them and see all these wizards shredding away when they test guitars or amps while I struggle to play the easiest little riff. Then they laugh when I "test" something. ... Ignore them if you can  . Most of them aren't there to really try out something with any intention of making a purchase; they're just there showing off to their mates. They forget that we all started at the beginning and tbh many of them aren't anywhere near as good as they and their mates think they are  .If you can't ignore them then take Muris along for the day and he'll blow them away  .-------------------- Get your music professionally mastered by anl AES registered Mastering Engineer. Contact me for Audio Mastering Services and Advice and visit our website www.miromastering.com
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Oct 2 2009, 03:26 PM
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QUOTE (chakie @ Oct 2 2009, 02:34 PM) .... I feel that I have to press down on the fretboard with an ungodly amount of force and my hand tires in a .... .... Then they laugh when I "test" something .... Barre chords take time. Practice them in the middle of the neck, you'll probably find it easier to start. Most people discover them playing an F, and that's one of the hardest as it's the closest position to the nut, and the strings are a bit harder to fret there. It's not a matter of strength, but rather finding that sweet spot where your index frets all strings. Again, practice it daily but maybe for 5 minutes only, then change, and come back later. It takes time. As for visiting shops and trying out guitars, those who laugh at you probably don't understand what music is all about to begin with. I'd feel sorry for them if I were you. Just try all guitars you wish, it's your hard earned cash you are spending mate -------------------- Guitars:
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Oct 2 2009, 09:29 PM
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If you see a shredder in the store that plays fast licks and pulls off crazy stuff for longer than 5 minutes, you know he is not there to buy, he is there to show. Nothing wrong there tho, we all like to play the guitars, so I generally stay lot longer in stores and play some more, can't help it, the guitars are great! The point is, don't pay attention to that, do what you came there to do. Try some guitars, play simple stuff, this is usually how guitars should be played and A/B tested.
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Oct 3 2009, 03:22 AM
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You're probably playing a Pacifica, that's Yamaha's low end series and !!surprise!!, it's considered a pretty good guitar all things considered. So if you like it keep playing it but definitely get it checked again and maybe you should consider a session with a private teacher so you can be clear on technique.
As for guitar store shredders...  ... as Ivan pointed out, they're not there to buy, only to show off and wish for the day they could afford the guitars they are shredding on. If it bothers you, don't hesitate to ask the sales staff if there is a quiet place you can audition the guitar.I participate in Guitar Center surveys they send me all the time, I'm sure many of you do as well. One of the things they are considering is providing "private" audition rooms. It's good business, because it tends to be the shy ones that have the money to actually buy one!
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Oct 3 2009, 08:14 PM
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One thing that hasn't been asked or mentioned, in regard to you having difficulty with barre chords... What gauge strings are you using? If you're using .10's, switch to .09's. They will seem super easy after using 10 or bigger.
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Oct 4 2009, 01:01 PM
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QUOTE (Keilnoth @ Oct 2 2009, 03:27 PM) I would definitely love to have a Muris, Emir or Kris or other guitar gods around to test some guitars in my local shop.  We can arrange it sometime if I am around
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