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SiRMyztiq
05-13-2008, 05:45 PM
Hey ya'll!

Well, my dream finally came through. Ever since I was 11 I wanted to learn how to play the guitar. My parents weren't very supporting in that respect so I busted my butt learning math and all the other crap that "would actually benefit you" Now, at the late age of 21, my current girlfriend gave me a guitar for by birthday. I'm a 100% noob but I had been taking some free online courses but I finally bit the bullet and subscribed to this site.

I have only had the guitar since May 2 but I know a few things here and there like how to hold it, G, C, D chords and all those basics. The site I was using though was very vague and I loved the preview videos I saw on this site.

The guitar my girlfriend bought me is an Eternal guitar. I've never seen them at stores but I did find them on ebay for a pretty hefty price so I'm guessing its a good quality guitar. Then again, I'm just using the price as a gauge. I know its a solid body guitar though. It has four knobs which I know one is for volume but I'm not sure about the other three.

About myself:

I'm an Engineering Management, Economics and Math major at SMU in Dallas. I have a year and a semester left then I'm out. I enjoy ALL types of music but my passion are classic rock, oldies and new rock. Stuff like Audioslave, coldplay, Killers. I hate stuff like Staind and 3 Doors Down. Too...simple?

I have seen Van Halen, George Thorgood and recently Roger Waters! (Just to brag :) ) Soon I'm going to go see Bryan Adams and Foreigner then NINE INCH NAILS!!!! My favorite guitarist would have to be Stevie Ray Vaughn. Other favorite would be Slash.

Since I recently turned 21 I have been hitting the bars pretty heavy lately. Its starting to wear out though. My favorite drink is Crown Reseve (on the rocks) or Crown and coke.

I'm uploading some pics for you guys!

SiRMyztiq
05-13-2008, 05:49 PM
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o223/SirMyztiq/102_0057.jpg

That's my new baby. She got it all black for me because I like black...obviously.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o223/SirMyztiq/102_0060.jpg

I got the "noob" set as an amp and some headphones from Sony. I did my research and read that the Line 6 amp was pretty good for beginners.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o223/SirMyztiq/102_0063.jpg

Up close of it. I have a questions about the pickups. I'm guessing I have TWO pickups. It's hard for me to tell because the silver plates on the guitar don't look like the ones on Gibsons and other guitars which are white with black dots on them.

SiRMyztiq
05-13-2008, 05:53 PM
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o223/SirMyztiq/102_0064.jpg

Where the magic happens(Soon!)

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o223/SirMyztiq/102_0075-1.jpg

The long view of her.


Quick noob question.

What exactly does the little white switch do? I keep it in the middle because in my mind that means its not affecting it at all.

Can I buy different colored knobs and whatnot? One of them seem to be loose. Of course, I would have to figure out what they do exactly.

SiRMyztiq
05-13-2008, 05:56 PM
Random:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o223/SirMyztiq/102_0070.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o223/SirMyztiq/102_0068.jpg



My entertainment center. LOL


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o223/SirMyztiq/102_0071.jpg

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o223/SirMyztiq/102_0072.jpg




My Joyride!

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o223/SirMyztiq/yup654.jpg

Finally. Me and the GF.

fredhe12
05-13-2008, 07:29 PM
Dude, can you post pictures of your parents, your house, friends and their families? ;)

Just kidding and being a smart@$$! Welcome to GT - you're in the right place to learn.

SiRMyztiq
05-13-2008, 07:35 PM
Dude, can you post pictures of your parents, your house, friends and their families? ;)

Just kidding and being a smart@$$! Welcome to GT - you're in the right place to learn.


LOL. Well, I stole my brothers camera for the day so I had to make it worth it.

fuyu
05-13-2008, 07:44 PM
Welcome to GT!!

I also have the same amp! As soon as I heard the demo for Metal/Insane, I HAD TO BUY IT. LOL

I'm just learning also -- it took me a while to get started though. :o I love black also!

Hope you learn lots here! Welcome aboard! :)

SiRMyztiq
05-13-2008, 07:57 PM
Welcome to GT!!

I also have the same amp! As soon as I heard the demo for Metal/Insane, I HAD TO BUY IT. LOL

I'm just learning also -- it took me a while to get started though. :o I love black also!

Hope you learn lots here! Welcome aboard! :)


That's pretty much what sold me to. Some kid was playing the guitar at Guitar Center using the amp and he was awesome. Made me ashamed of myself. But soon I will wreck that kid!

:mad:

drf46
05-13-2008, 07:58 PM
Welcome to guitar tricks. You're sure to find lots of lessons that will help you to learn to play the way you want to.
Doug

SiRMyztiq
05-13-2008, 08:04 PM
Welcome to guitar tricks. You're sure to find lots of lessons that will help you to learn to play the way you want to.
Doug


Good!

I don't like a particular style. I can easily love SVR to GNR to Metallica to Journey and back to AC/DC.

If I HAD to pick a style it would be SVR.

I'm hoping to become a more "rounded" player though.

fuyu
05-13-2008, 08:07 PM
But soon I will wreck that kid!
LOL!! That's the ABSOLUTE BEST attitude to have. :D

SiRMyztiq
05-15-2008, 11:36 AM
LOL!! That's the ABSOLUTE BEST attitude to have. :D
As long as it doesn't wear out!