What have we learned here at LTG this year?

I was following a thread that started talking about how much they've learned since hanging out here - So, might be a good time of year to ask:

"What have we learned about guitars on LTG this year."

Some learned there are more than just acoustic Guilds.
Some learned how to manipulate eBay.
Some figured out how to make some profit buying and selling guitars.
Some learned how to check the neck angle.
Some found another guy who owned the same model with the same problems.
Some wept at getting a copy of Hans' book.
Some discovered the joy of actually playing in front of people.


I, for one, learned a couple of sources for really cheap beaters I can experiment on! Kinda like a kid dissecting frogs. But I've learned a lot more about how guitars work (acoustic and electric) and that has been very helpful and satisfying. It will be more satisfying if any of those projects get completed, though!
I've made a bunch of new friends with similar interests but all kinds of backgrounds. And I've learned that all this can be learned without flames flying. It has been ultra-cool!

Thanks to Don and everyone who logs in here.

I know I haven't listed them all, so, what have you learned?

Great post Mark.

Hmmm, I 've learned a tremendous amount in very little time.

I've learned that in a matter of a few weeks I can spend quite a bit of money on myself and not feel bad at all.

I've leanrned that a Westerly made Guild really does have a sound all of it's own.

I've learned that eBay can become somewhat addictive.

I've learned, as well, that there can be a really great forum to just hang out in, say what you want, ask what you want, not be taken too seriously and not be laughed off of the board.

I've learned that music is a large part of many people's lives, for different reasons and to different degrees.

I've learned that even grumpy geezers that don't think there is any place on a guitar forum for a recipe section, will contribut recipes.

I've learned that there are many older folks, living with assistance, that get very much joy out something as simple as someone taking the time to play some simple songs on a guitar for them.

Can't wait for 2007.

Graham

Like Mark, I've learned that there are more than acoustic Guilds.

I learned that many opinions contribute to an eductation.

And I learned that a clubhouse doens't have to have walls, just a URL.

Wow, great thread Mark...........let's see, I've learned that Coastie and Darryl are perverts!

No, I love 'em both and they know it.

Seriously, you touched on the most important thing to me, aside from the friendships made here, I suppose the most important thing I've taken from here is how an acoustic really works. What woods give what tones, how bracing effects sound, what makes different finishes different and how they effect wood, how body styles effect sound, the pros and cons of various string makes and gauges. It all just fascinates me, and I feel like we've just scratched the surface, no pun intended.

I gathered the courage to play publicly for the first time in almost 3 decades, for that I thank Dred, P and Mark. I'd have never done it without your support, it really is becoming second nature, and I'm grateful to the 3 of you. You guys have also taught me that regardless of how meager my talent is, there are really people out there that appreciate it.

I spend as much time here as I do anywhere but work, and even check in from there occasionally. This would be a good time to ask Don what brought on the idea of a Guild forum and what happened to the old one, of which I was unaware? Don?

Thank you Don,
West

I learned that a few others like to play 12 string guitar, as I do!

Here I figured I was the only oddball! :wink:

I learned that "Hoboken" doesn't get me out of any yardwork no matter who I say it to.

West,

Coastie is the perv, not me. Unlike him, I'd never put nylons on my sheep.


Which reminds me. How does your armadillo look blindfolded?

Very difficult to get a hold of......ever tried to catch one? :wink: Slick and quick with powerful claws, not sharp though thank goodness!

West

:lol: They do sometimes jump straight up in the air. We had one digging in the flower bed one night a couple of months ago. Had that sucker caught between my house and the house next door with my chainlink fence behind him. Either I'm old or they've gotten faster, but he slipped right through the flower bed past my 2 sons and me.

I've never heard of one piercing a radiator or a grill, I think someone was pulling your leg P. When I was a kid, we'd catch 'em and race 'em.

Don't you need to get to bed young man??????

West

This seems like a much better place to post about my first Guild, which I just got a few months ago largely based on the enthusiasm of the members here. I just re-strung that guitar (a '92 D-25) earlier today, and it's sounding like a slice of heaven right now in spite of myself.

I've played a bunch of used Guilds during the past 6- 9 months, but this place is where I've learned so much about the model options, variations of each and generally the greatness of the Westerly era. For that, I'll always be grateful to all of you.

I'd especially like to thank all the fine LTG folks for spilling the beans about the best kept rosewood secret I've ever come across.... the DV52.

Fungus,

You've got a couple of gems there in the D25 and DV52. As you get a chance, compare them with the Martins and Taylors of the world, and let us know what you think.

West

Old Fungus,

What kind of strings did you put on it?

Is it better to get funged when you're young?

West R Lee said:

Fungus,

You've got a couple of gems there in the D25 and DV52. As you get a chance, compare them with the Martins and Taylors of the world, and let us know what you think.

West

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Will do sometime fairly soon. My Martin D-16GT needs a bit of time still to really open up since it's less than a year old, but the 000-15 sounds pretty sweet now... and it's vastly improved over when I bought it new about 3.5 years ago.

I can also compare the DV52 to my buddy's Taylor 710ce... my initial thoughts after playing them a bit side by side for a couple nights last month was that the DV52 felt a notch or two above the Taylor. Then again, after having the DV52 in my hands there didn't seem to be much point in messing around with the Taylor.... as beautiful of a guitar as it is.

Darryl Hattenhauer said:

Old Fungus,

What kind of strings did you put on it?

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Martin SP Phosphor Bronze. Love how these sound, but might try the SP+ Extended Life since the standard phosphor bronze's don't last forever.

I've learned a lot and enjoyed the company.

I didn't know armadillos could jump, man.

If you ran an armoured-dildo on an industrial-strength battery, it sure-as-hell would jump !!

coastie99 said:

If you ran an armoured-dildo on an industrial-strength battery, it sure-as-hell would jump !!

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If you used generic batteries you bought online, would it result in E-reptile dysfunction? :?:

Oh man.

It's a groaner, but a good one.

Graham

:lol: :lol: Actually, they are squealers!

West