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1Way
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1Way
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11/17/2005 8:37 pm
Hello everyone! Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm an aspiring Blues and Rock guitarist. Started when I was in grade school, became an electric guitar student around 12 or so, learned for about one year, then coasted till about now. I'm 42. Man, time flies. I'm a short haul truck driver living around Elkhart Indiana.

In the last 10 months I spent ..gobs.. on finding and buying a great guitar, tube amp, and speakers. ($900 of which was burnt up on cell phone overages) :eek: (my bad) But I am so happy with my guitar rig. I've wanted a Marshall tube amp for nearly 30 years!

- 50watt Marshall JCM800 single 12 combo
- 02' Gibson SG Standard stock hardware
- Two excellent Scumback speakers SA12M75,55 (vintage greenback clones)

I just got those speakers last week (25&30watt), and I am really happy with them! I used to have a V30 (60watt), and these are really much more to my liking.

This is pretty much the extent of my guitar specific knowledge.

I know:
- about 7 open chords
- the A and E major and minor forms of bar chords
- power chords
- the blues scale (mostly around the first position)
- one lead chop at the first position, a cool Chuck Berry like double stop
- how to find the key in most music
- basic techniques like bends, slide, hammer on, pull off, etc.
- how to play, Bringin on the heart aches by Def Leppard (minus the lead)
...and...
- I have a looooooooong way to go. :rolleyes:

I fake mostly old Def Leppard, AC/DC, some KISS, ZZ Top and Scorpions. However I have a serious desire to learn blues guitar. Currently I'm focused on learning foundational blues lead stuff.

Seems like a great website! :cool:
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Cryptic Excretions
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Cryptic Excretions
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11/17/2005 9:40 pm
Don't we all have a long way to go? Well, regardless, you've still got a good start. Welcome aboard. Someone post a Jolly pic for him.
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11/17/2005 9:53 pm
Velcume-a tu zee Gooeeter Treecks Furoom. Su gled tu meke-a yuoor eqooeeentunce-a.
Bork Bork Bork!
Check oooot zee husts fur sume-a gruufy gooeeter pleyeeng teeps.


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11/17/2005 9:53 pm
Originally Posted by: schmangeVelcume-a tu zee Gooeeter Treecks Furoom. Su gled tu meke-a yuoor eqooeeentunce-a.
Bork Bork Bork!
Check oooot zee husts fur sume-a gruufy gooeeter pleyeeng teeps.


Yikes....


Welcome to the site!
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1Way
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1Way
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11/17/2005 10:29 pm
Thank you. It'll take a while for me to get acquainted, so I'm interested in the highlights of this forum. I mean, other than posting to other forum members, what is in store for me, and what is the benefits of getting the upgraded membership? Also what do I get for free, etc? My PC is not what it used to be. I'm running an old Linux OS because my WinXP broke upon boot up. So sometimes I have trouble with some multimedia stuff. Thanks much for the welcome!
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Cryptic Excretions
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Cryptic Excretions
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11/17/2005 10:56 pm
Originally Posted by: 1WayThank you. It'll take a while for me to get acquainted, so I'm interested in the highlights of this forum. I mean, other than posting to other forum members, what is in store for me, and what is the benefits of getting the upgraded membership? Also what do I get for free, etc? My PC is not what it used to be. I'm running an old Linux OS because my WinXP broke upon boot up. So sometimes I have trouble with some multimedia stuff. Thanks much for the welcome!

As far as posting goes, just don't expect your post to stay on topic for too long every time and you'll be fine.
The Gods Made Heavy Metal, And They Saw That It Was Good
They Said To Play It Louder Than Hell, We Promised That We Would

Hulk Smash!!

Whatever you do, don't eat limes. A friend of mine ate a lime once and BAM!! Two years later. Herpes.
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11/17/2005 11:14 pm
Welcome
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11/17/2005 11:40 pm
Welcome to GT! That's some cool gear you've got there! Those Scumbacks are supposed to be some awsome speakers. I've been thinking about getting a couple of the Greenback clones for my Marshall cab. As far as getting to know the site, just browse around, and if you have any questions, just stop in and ask.
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1Way
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1Way
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11/18/2005 8:55 pm
Thanks all!

How can I find out about the different things available if they are not accessable?

I'd like to know what's available if I upgrade the membership...
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Leedogg
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11/19/2005 12:22 am
Originally Posted by: 1WayThanks all!

How can I find out about the different things available if they are not accessable?

I'd like to know what's available if I upgrade the membership...




Welcome to the site man! Click here for the information you desire.
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