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February 28th, 2007
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I've got it!
No, not a contagious disease, nor the location of The Grail, my new guitar, my 1st ever guitar, a Santos Martinez Classical. It looks beautiful, it even smells beautiful.
I haven't got a clue how to play it yet, but i will do. I think the only reason i've told you this is because it's a thing of beauty, therefore, a joy forever lol.
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February 28th, 2007
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Congrats. Start here.
Brand new to playing the guitar?...read this first.
Brand new to playing the guitar?...read this first. - Guitar For Beginners & Beyond Forum
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February 28th, 2007
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Playing guitar for over 10 years.
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Location: Florida
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Congratulations... 
It is wonderful to have a guitar.
When I was around eight years old, I remember trying to make a guitar out of an old cigar box, and a yardstick (long wooden ruler)  ... and that is the solemn truth.
The Beatles were hot, it was somewhere around 1964 or 65.
I hope you learn to allow the guitar to be your heart's voice. 
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February 28th, 2007
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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Congrats and yes, some pics would be good!
"Good Music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and quits the memory with difficulty" Thomas Beecham
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February 28th, 2007
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Grandiose Member
Playing guitar for what seems like forever.
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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Contragts, pictures, pictures.
Now thats excitement for sure.
ANOTHER GUITAR PLAYERS HAPPY MOMENT !
eddiez152
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March 1st, 2007
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Well here it is, i'm afraid my camera isn't as good as my guitar!
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March 1st, 2007
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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Oooh, cool!!! I love it! Are you going to learn classical?
Chris
"There are more love songs than anything else. If songs could make you do something we'd all love one another." -Frank Zappa
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March 1st, 2007
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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Its beautiful!!!! Nothing like that feeling when you get your first guitar!!! Congrats and enjoy!
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March 2nd, 2007
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Originally Posted by Chris P.
Oooh, cool!!! I love it! Are you going to learn classical?
Chris
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Well, my memory isn't what it was, i have arthritus in my knee, elbows and fingers and my fingers are far to short anyways, i just know they are. So, i'll be happy if i can learn to play the simplest of tunes. As long as i enjoy it, it's gotta be better than just watching the TV, right?
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March 3rd, 2007
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Originally Posted by dreamofgilgamesh
Well, my memory isn't what it was, i have arthritus in my knee, elbows and fingers and my fingers are far to short anyways, i just know they are. So, i'll be happy if i can learn to play the simplest of tunes. As long as i enjoy it, it's gotta be better than just watching the TV, right?
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You make me laugh! I'm the same ... I have small hands and arthritis, and just love playing my guitar. The happiness factor is probably much greater than any great guitar playing I'll do. And it's much better than TV!
You inspired me to finally buy that classical guitar I've been lusting after. Here it is.
"There are more love songs than anything else. If songs could make you do something we'd all love one another." -Frank Zappa
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March 3rd, 2007
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Lovely guitars both of you. 
If it's any encouragement, I had arthritis in my left pinky when I started and I assumed I'd never really be able to use that finger. Far from it. The exercise actually seemed to free it up. Haven't had any pain in it for well over a year now. And the hands that were stiff and uncooperative now fly round the guitar like birds.  Music is a wonderful hobby and an endless pleasure... Hope you have as much fun as I do.
Cheers,
Chris
"There is no magic secret, other than loving the process of learning and putting in the time."
Quote shamelessly stolen from ColoradoFenderBender at Guitarnoise.
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March 7th, 2007
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Originally Posted by csason
Congratulations...
It is wonderful to have a guitar.
When I was around eight years old, I remember trying to make a guitar out of an old cigar box, and a yardstick (long wooden ruler) ... and that is the solemn truth.
The Beatles were hot, it was somewhere around 1964 or 65.
I hope you learn to allow the guitar to be your heart's voice. |
lol i remember doing that i also remember geting a plastic beatles guitar for my 7th or 8th birthday. 
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March 7th, 2007
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Originally Posted by 5thumbs
lol i remember doing that i also remember geting a plastic beatles guitar for my 7th or 8th birthday. |
wow..me too..
the one I got (finally), was plastic, I don't think it was a bona fide 'Beatles' guitar.. that would have been cool...
Mine had nylon strings of course, and a little suction cup mounted little
mic and amp. It was pretty cool.
Of course, I had concerts in my backyard, daily. 
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March 7th, 2007
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Playing guitar for what seems like forever.
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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Dream,
That look's like a nice classic you got there. Get a picture from top to bottom
Nothin sweeter than the sound of music comin out of a 6 string box - EZ me Music / ASCAP
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March 12th, 2007
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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That's one nice guitar. Classical is a breeze to learn...
Yesterday was history, tommrow is a mystery, today is a gift. I'm moving on and starting over. There are things that have been done and past. You cannot change what's done but you can change what has not been. I will fall down and I'll pick myself back up again.
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