What instrument do you play?

[Lisbeth]

A bone that I pick with instrument manufacturers is that they charge too much for an instrument that actually plays well. It seems anything under a 1000 US, wont play or sound good. That and the parts start to deteriorate.

There's simple solution to that problem. Use a time machine to go into the past and buy your instrument then. I got my guitar in 1973 for $125 and it's still in great shape. The label says it's a Hoehner, but it's really a Fender second that got sold under a cheap brand. The only reason it's a second is some flaws in the finish. And the Hoehner people put cheap plastic tuning pegs on it. I wouldn't consider taking less than $2000 for it today.

we need to have a Band of Susan's

Is that anything like a gaggle of geese?

[tekla]

Well any halfway decent guitar tech (or even someone with basic mechanical ability) can change those pegs out, and its not just the cheep plastic, but the lack of holding ability that cheep tuning pegs tend to slip more than good ones.

[Lisbeth]

I do know that, but that would mean I'd have to learn to tune it all over again. I've got it down to an art, and I don't like having to change.

[Shana A]

guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, uke, dulcimer... some piano,  and hand percussion

Z

Ooo a one woman bluegrass band =D.

... with a baritone voice 

I do know that, but that would mean I'd have to learn to tune it all over again. I've got it down to an art, and I don't like having to change.

This is going to be a fun band!

Z

[Lisbeth]

This is going to be a fun band!

Z

It's only going to be fun if I start practicing again.

[Shana A]

This is going to be a fun band!

Z

It's only going to be fun if I start practicing again.

Z is a good bandleader

<says in best old school piano teacher European accent> you vill practissssse!

Z

[V M]

This tread has inspired me to monkey about with my guitars again  When I was young practicing was like a second full time job. Work - eat - practice - eat - (gig)work - sleep and then do it all again

[tekla]

if I start practicing again

Practice is over-rated.  Lets work on bad haircuts, even worse clothes and lots and lots of good press first.

[V M]

I like wearing holy blue jeans - Playing rock music is like a religious experience for me 

[BunnyBee]

Ooo a one woman bluegrass band =D.

... with a baritone voice 

When I used to live in Atlanta I used to go to The Red Light Cafe a couple nights every month to listen to live Bluegrass.  Something I definitely miss.  American roots music has this essential charm about it I find totally endearing. 

[klodefm42]

Good to hear that this thread has gotten you back to the guitar. Does anyone else here play the synth     !   Fender really has dropped the ball. I know this guy who bought a Jim Tele. At first glance it seems like an awesome tele! Specially those who enjoy to play heavier rock. He told me that the guitar, even tho it was pricey, it wasnt built in the US. That and it came with a lot of flaws. The fret ends sticking out for example. He fixed these problems. You think for a guitar at that price range it would have come better assembled. As for synths, how about that new Korg micro xl. It even has pcm waveforms..PIANO! Alot of other neat features as well. But its so damn small. 

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[tekla]

For a good basic shred instrument I'd suggest that Dean makes some pretty good axes.  And a synth?  What century are you in?  Its a NORD interface all the way with people who get paid to play these days.

[V M]

I've used syth.s on and off since the '80s. Mostly for composition purposes. I've used old relics like Prophet 5, Prophet 600, various Rolands and Kurzweils. Right now I have an el cheapo Yamaha. It suits my purposes for the moment. It's basically my Bass and Drums machine although I'll use some of the other sounds as well. I also use it to practice my piano playing. (helps me relax). I guess what I'm saying is get something touch sensitive with at least 76 keys so you can split the board. And of coarse other features are good to have as well such as sliders and knobs so you can tweak and/or dial in your sound. Nord is the hot item right now. Never cared much for Korg. And there are plenty of others to choose from

[tekla]

I unpack and set up a Kurzweil from time to time, and a B-3 and Fender Rhodes too, they are unique, but the pros are all on the Nord stuff where they can get the interface with ProTools.

[klodefm42]

How about them VST instruments. Virginia Maria, what Rolands did you use? Did you ever play a Jupiter 8 or 6? or Juno 60?

[V M]

I've used the Roland Juno 60 and Juno 106 and the Jupiter 6 and D-50 and U-20. I've seen the VST series and have heard both good and bad comments about them. But have not used any of those. I've always liked the Roland products mostly for the sound quality. Most of those synths. belonged to a friend of mine. I've also bought and sold some of them for myself. Bought them because I liked them....Sold them because I was in a tight spot and needed cash 

[MMarieN]

I have a Fender Stratocaster and an Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus Top that I play. I also have a couple of nice acoustic guitars.

None of them have stock electronics. I custom wire guitars for fun.

[V M]

I have a Fender Stratocaster and an Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus Top that I play. I also have a couple of nice acoustic guitars.

None of them have stock electronics. I custom guitars for fun.

I like to Hot Rod guitars also 

[klodefm42]

Thats pretty rad Virginia Marie. Do you think it was dumb to place a regular humbucker pickup in an active pickup set. Like converting it. I had that done to a fernades guitar I once had and the result was so awful. The sustainer is still a nice feature tho.

[lizbeth]

I don't play anythign anymore, sort of a regret that I don't.

my main instruments (i.e ones I was pretty darn good at):
trumpet, french horn and other brass instruments, piano, guitar

other instruments I played at one time or another in a performance of some kind (i.e. I was decent enough to make music and not noise):
sax, flute, cello, bass

other instruments I have owned/played over time: (i.e. maybe I didn't suck, but no where near what I would call good):
set drums, oboe, marching band percussion (tenor and snare) and pit instruments.

I picked up an acoustic guitar a couple years ago for $20 and really wanted to start playing again, but by the time I was getting my groove back I broke the e string and have been too lazy to go get new strings, lol. I used to own a strat and a charvel model 4, i loved that guitar and was forced to sell it way too cheap. my favorite trumpet was a really old getzen severenson model cira the 1960's. it was my uncles and he passed it down to me. I've never played a trumpet that had faster valve action than that horn.

yea, I'm a recovering band geek and music major.