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Post by 68blues on Apr 3, 2014 19:26:43 GMT
I don't know where those 4 question marks came from in my previous comment?
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Post by kevmc1180 on Apr 3, 2014 20:09:40 GMT
Which model did you opt for in the Sigma range?
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Post by benfreeman on Apr 3, 2014 20:48:34 GMT
A wise choice. I am the same, hate playing in guitar shops. If you go with someone else it is easier though. Strength in numbers, even if they are not a player.
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Post by kevmc1180 on Apr 3, 2014 21:13:44 GMT
I concur im not a fan of playing in guitar shops either....
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Post by 68blues on Apr 3, 2014 21:39:13 GMT
I went for the OOOM-15 as opposed to the SOOM-15 which is electro. It's an entry level acoustic which is a sensible thing to do in my case. There was someone said it's a fine couch guitar lol. That is ideal for me. Mibbe in a few years I will consider a Martin or a Taylor, if I do then the sigma will have done its job. Thanks guys for the help. Wait a minute, what is the best acoustic free guitar lessons on the internet? Am I chancing my luck here....hope not??
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Post by kevmc1180 on Apr 3, 2014 22:24:04 GMT
Nice one. I have the 000 shape Sigma too awesome guitars. Nice size foe the couch too.... The S model means solid. not only electrics but a solid back aswell as solid top.. The one you got is similar to mine except I have spruce top and you have mahogany. Mine is the 000r-28v Im only playing a few years myself. Self taught I used you tube mainly. Best guys to search for is Marty Swartz his channel is Martyzsongs and web site Guitarjamz.com Also Justin sandercoe is excellent his channel is justinguitar. web site justinguitar.com There are millions but these two are very good.... Good luck with it...
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Post by benfreeman on Apr 3, 2014 23:28:19 GMT
Just enjoy it now. There are a million different books and websites to help you on your way, but only one method of learning guitar actually works.
Practice.
There are no shortcuts, so just enjoy practicing.
Someone famous once said 100,000 hours of practice is all you need to be great. Might have been Chet Atkins. I forget.
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Post by the23rdman on Apr 4, 2014 5:56:22 GMT
That's a great choice. IMO, Justin Sandercoe is the best teacher because he has a comprehensive step by step beginners and intermediate course. Marty is okay, but he is not as structured and tends to talk a bit to quickly and skirt over stuff.
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Post by vikingblues on Apr 4, 2014 7:18:53 GMT
Good luck with the Sigma - sounds like a sensible choice. Nothing wrong with starting with a lower priced guitar as long as its easy to play and has a decent sound ... which should be the case here. I'm not sure I'll ever get good enough for the extra price of a high quality guitar to match the extra quality I can get from playing it. As for your issue of playing a guitar in shops I sympathise. That was the same for me for a long, long time. I don't know whether it's just I'm finally getting too old to care or just that I've clocked up enough thousands of hours of playing but I've at last reached the point that I don't really give a damn any more. I used to try and tell myself that other people in the shop were too interested in themselves to be bothered what I was doing, which was true, but it didn't help at all. On the acoustic guitar lessons on the internet once you've exhausted the decent free lessons I'd recommend a paid lessons site, JamPlay. If you time it right when there's special deals on the go you can often get a year for $100 (£60) - the equivalent of just 3 local lessons. Gives unlimited access to structured lessons from a lot of different teachers who have expertise in the different genres - currently over 30 acoustic guitar teachers. With that many teachers it gives a much better chance of finding someone you can "connect" with. Happy playing. Mark
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Post by leoroberts on Apr 4, 2014 8:18:52 GMT
I'm sure the Sigma will give years of service - there's a fair few on here who have never felt the need to 'upgrade' as the Sigma gives them the sound and feel they want. As for internet lessons, yup, once you've exhausted free ones, then you'll maybe feel the need for a bit more focused tuition and, when you do, can I recommend our very own jonnymosco. Either PM him or visit Jonny Moss Guitar Tuition He offers Skype lessons so you don't even need to leave the comfort of your own sofa
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Post by kevmc1180 on Apr 4, 2014 13:11:10 GMT
In my opinion and its just my honest opinion, i dont think i will ever warrent getting a 1000-2000 or even 3000 pound guitar, im never gonna get to that level. I just dont have the time and effort to put into it. With a young family. I just enjoy strumming away songs on the sofa. Learning new songs all the time but im never gonna be a pro. I think if your making money out of music, Gigging recording or even busking then yeah a top end guitar is worth it as its gonna make you money. Thats just my opinion..
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Post by ocarolan on Apr 4, 2014 14:08:52 GMT
kevmc1180 , I didn't manage to get a decent instrument until I'd been playing for around 15 years. And that came out of a large and unexpected backpay cheque. It was another 20+ years more before I obtained an instrument that I really felt suited me, and some 15 years again before I actually ordered something to my spec. Enjoy your kids while you can - they'll grow up far too fast. In whatever "spare time" you have, music can be a great relaxation, and it really doesn't matter what you play it on or what level of ability you have as long as you enjoy it - maybe your children will too! Keith
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Post by benfreeman on Apr 4, 2014 14:22:59 GMT
Totally agree. I was fortunate to get a guitar for my 30th birthday which is way more than I'll every justify owning in terms of my ability. My £200 fender dreadnaught still gets a lot of play time, and if it were my only guitar, I'd still play just as much and enjoy it the same. I think the dreaded GAS (Guitar Acquisition Syndrome) fades as you progress as a player. The Sigma will do you great for a long long time. You just might want three of them when you start to explore the myriad of alternate tunings
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Post by 68blues on Apr 4, 2014 18:29:40 GMT
Thanks for the help again guys absolutely superb information. My big regret is that I never had a guitar by the time I was ten, which was 50 years ago. Now with access to the internet everything is totally accessable. My information was gathered over a two day period culminating in you guys directing me in the end. You pele are a credit to the guitar community, once again thank you.
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Post by sigmadel on Apr 5, 2014 19:33:44 GMT
68blues another congrats here too , the Sigmas are superb value for money I have the 00028 and as soon as I played one chord on it I knew I had to get it no matter what . I did consider selling it and had it on the for sale thread within this forum a couple of weeks back as I'd bought an all solid Freshman at Christmas for paying gigs with the band so the Sigma was getting less use plus I'd just bought a new electric and had another as well as a 12 string . Point is I put new strings on the Sigma a few days ago and remembered just why I'd fallen for it in the first place , the feel and sound as well as looks are in my opinion way better than the Martin and Taylor lower end that cost between £600 and £800 . That's just my opinion though although it seems there's quite a few on this forum who feel the same and I've never heard or read anyone with a bad word on them . So congratulations , enjoy and learn all you can , don't let the sore fingers and frustration that can happen when learning and indeed later on too , but its something that will stay with you forever this strange addiction called playing guitar its simply fantastic .
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