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Title: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Sabb on April 29, 2012, 06:29:02 PM
Curious. I'm sure there are more people who play instruments that I didn't know of.
For me, you probably don't know unless I actually talk to you somewhat, but I'm learning to play guitar again. Played some years ago, took lessons, was still fairly shitty, etc. Now I'm picking it up again on my own. Learning off of tabs, guides/tips, etc. I'm hoping to get a new guitar somewhat soon but I'm sure I won't as I also need a computer ._.. But currently, I've just got GK strat styled guitar. It wasn't cheap, and I like it, but I kind of don't like that it's an exact copy of the original Fender Stratocaster... (black and white, exactly like the picture bellow in the spoiler)

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So, what instrument(s) do you guys play?
I know there are a few bass players, and brass players, but aside from that I don't know. You can also share pictures of your exact model and everything if you'd like.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Astropilot on April 29, 2012, 06:38:07 PM
I used to play the trombone. I regret nothing. I'm pretty ok with the piano as long as it has letters on its keys. It's like typing on a keyboard.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Peetah on April 29, 2012, 07:09:57 PM
The, Baritone.
I still felt small beside the tubas.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Alphaggot on April 29, 2012, 07:13:30 PM
I play the piano and I used to be clarinet section leader.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: cogsandspigots on April 29, 2012, 07:30:12 PM
2 trumpets:
A Bach student model trumpet
And a Xeno professional.
I can play the piano and french horn too.


I was also forced to learn the recorder in elementary school. (ugh)
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Tiger Guy on April 29, 2012, 08:20:03 PM
The nose flute and the electric triangle.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: ○ Μαρία ○ on April 29, 2012, 08:36:25 PM
I used to play the guitar, but now I play the piano.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Purple on April 29, 2012, 08:41:19 PM
i cant play anything
i try to make it sound like im doing it right but i dont, i really dont.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Cake Faice on April 29, 2012, 08:42:28 PM
I'm primarily guitar/bass. I've been at it for 3 or 4 years now, it took a piss long time to learn2musictheory and learning how to play in keys and such, but somehow on some random week, it all just suddenly made sense. I've used other instruments like a double bass and a violin...just I don't remember any bit of technique when it comes to the two, and I completely forgot where the note positions are.

My primary axe:

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My primary bass axe:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

My other guitars:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

And my primary amp for all of them is a Vox Pathfinder 15R, 15W. I'm trying to get a better Vox amp like an AC30.

And another shot of my 2 main shit:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Doctor Who on April 29, 2012, 08:56:38 PM
I play the clarinet and piano.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Cable on April 29, 2012, 09:21:20 PM
I can play a mean solo on the keyboard.

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Post by: Jman on April 29, 2012, 09:28:19 PM
Piano is where it's at.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Frank on April 29, 2012, 09:29:36 PM
Electric bass guitar.

Pic. related, it's my bass.


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Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Samo on April 29, 2012, 10:34:32 PM
I play the piano.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Deacon on April 29, 2012, 11:31:42 PM
My piano
Spoiler (click to show/hide)


My bass
Spoiler (click to show/hide)

A trumpet with the shit beaten out of it
[nopic]

Used to have an acoustic, drop kicked it one day. Regret it.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Ἆxule on April 30, 2012, 01:06:35 AM
I started playing the Flute since 6th grade, and still do. This year my director told me to play piccolo, so now I switch off between Flute and Piccolo.
I've been wanting to learn to play the guitar and piano, but I've just been to lazy to do so. I even have the instruments right next to me ._.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Dale Feles on April 30, 2012, 03:39:46 AM
I play both trombone and the electric guitar. I've stopped playing trombone because it will the sole instrument I learned in school. I normally practice on my electric guitar daily, but I'm not that good with it.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: semy32 on April 30, 2012, 05:21:41 AM
I would learn to play the acoustic guitar but mine is missing 3 strings.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Prox on April 30, 2012, 06:00:20 AM
Nothing.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Sabb on April 30, 2012, 08:32:07 AM
Quote from: Cake Face on April 29, 2012, 08:42:28 PM
I'm primarily guitar/bass. I've been at it for 3 or 4 years now, it took a piss long time to learn2musictheory and learning how to play in keys and such, but somehow on some random week, it all just suddenly made sense. I've used other instruments like a double bass and a violin...just I don't remember any bit of technique when it comes to the two, and I completely forgot where the note positions are.

My primary axe:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

My primary bass axe:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

My other guitars:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

And my primary amp for all of them is a Vox Pathfinder 15R, 15W. I'm trying to get a better Vox amp like an AC30.

And another shot of my 2 main shit:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)
How do you afford all of those? ;_;
Fuck...
Any ways, I really want an actual Fender Stratacaster... but so expensive. Also... I'm thinking of actually buying a kit or w.e to build a guitar and shit, but I really don't know how that'll affect the sound quality of it... but I might just do it for a display piece or w.e, because this is actually what I want to do with it:
Guitar swirling (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3GxEaj7CCE#)
Those guys were pretty close to leaving that thing under for too long though lol. It's tricky cause you've got to make sure you don't move the guitar back/forth or down too fast into the paint, and then you've got to take all the excess paint off really quickly to take the guitar out. I still want to try it though.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: coolzeldad on April 30, 2012, 11:17:49 AM
Quote from: Sabb on April 30, 2012, 08:32:07 AM
How do you afford all of those? ;_;
Fuck...
Any ways, I really want an actual Fender Stratacaster... but so expensive. Also... I'm thinking of actually buying a kit or w.e to build a guitar and shit, but I really don't know how that'll affect the sound quality of it... but I might just do it for a display piece or w.e, because this is actually what I want to do with it:
Guitar swirling (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3GxEaj7CCE#)
Those guys were pretty close to leaving that thing under for too long though lol. It's tricky cause you've got to make sure you don't move the guitar back/forth or down too fast into the paint, and then you've got to take all the excess paint off really quickly to take the guitar out. I still want to try it though.

that' looks so fking badass omg lol
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Xrain on April 30, 2012, 11:30:31 AM
1. Tuba (You all wish you were cool enough to play the tuba)
2. Trombone
3. Bass Guitar
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Devie on April 30, 2012, 11:33:18 AM
Does mayonnaise count as an instrument
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Cable on April 30, 2012, 11:41:16 AM
(http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/no-skrillex-mac-is-not-an-instrument.jpg)
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: blαh2355 on April 30, 2012, 11:46:33 AM
I play violin and learning to play piano.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Sabb on April 30, 2012, 11:49:50 AM
Quote from: Xrain on April 30, 2012, 11:30:31 AM
1. Tuba (You all wish you were cool enough to play the tuba)
2. Trombone
3. Bass Guitar
Nice, never knew you played anything.
Quote from: coolzeldad on April 30, 2012, 11:17:49 AM
that' looks so fking badass omg lol
I know, right? I've seen some really cool videos of guitar swirling and stuff like that. If I do ever actually buy a guitar to be put together in parts, then I will totally swirl it with black and white like that.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Deacon on April 30, 2012, 02:30:46 PM
Swirl a grey/silver. White looks too zebra
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Seb on April 30, 2012, 03:03:02 PM
Vuvuzela.




On a serious note, I'm taking up bass guitar.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Supertoaster on April 30, 2012, 04:20:27 PM
I used to play the piano years ago but I have forgotten how since.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Cake Faice on April 30, 2012, 04:38:37 PM
Quote from: Sabb on April 30, 2012, 08:32:07 AM
How do you afford all of those? ;_;
Fuck...
Pooled together all of my birthday and christmas money for them, and just about all of them I got are used. The gold paint is starting to run down on the pickup covers of my LP and all.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Sabb on April 30, 2012, 04:47:11 PM
Quote from: Deacon on April 30, 2012, 02:30:46 PM
Swirl a grey/silver. White looks too zebra
Yea I agree actually... somewhat. Not sure. Might do like, grey in the white, with black.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Deacon on April 30, 2012, 06:48:28 PM
why is everyone a bassist
now i feel less speshul
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Cake Faice on April 30, 2012, 07:21:42 PM
Quote from: Deacon on April 30, 2012, 06:48:28 PM
why is everyone a bassist
now i feel less speshul
Oh bish please, as long as you can learn sexy bass lines and throw in your own fills (and maybe using special Gheddy Lee juice), you'd be distinguished easily from the crowd.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Seb on April 30, 2012, 07:31:28 PM
Quote from: Deacon on April 30, 2012, 06:48:28 PM
why is everyone a bassist
now i feel less speshul

Bass has the best "effort-sexy sound" ratio, like pasta has a high "time spent prepared-deliciousness" ratio.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Deacon on April 30, 2012, 07:34:40 PM
Quote from: Cake Face on April 30, 2012, 07:21:42 PM
Oh bish please, as long as you can learn sexy bass lines and throw in your own fills (and maybe using special Gheddy Lee juice), you'd be distinguished easily from the crowd.

what if im bad
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Cake Faice on April 30, 2012, 07:37:56 PM
Quote from: Deacon on April 30, 2012, 07:34:40 PM
what if im bad
Youtube lessons. I haven't taken a private guitar lesson in my whole life (only taken elective guitar courses at school) and I've been coming a long pretty nicely. I've been told by multiple people I've nailed the classic Rock n' Roll shuffle and solos, all from youtube videos/hundreds of hours looking at guitar pro tabs.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Frank on April 30, 2012, 07:40:23 PM
Quote from: Deacon on April 30, 2012, 06:48:28 PM
why is everyone a bassist
now i feel less speshul
I know how you feel like. At first, I started playing bass because I thought not many people knew how to...

Now I know a lot of people do.
 ;_;
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Deacon on April 30, 2012, 08:19:17 PM
Quote from: Cake Face on April 30, 2012, 07:37:56 PM
Youtube lessons. I haven't taken a private guitar lesson in my whole life (only taken elective guitar courses at school) and I've been coming a long pretty nicely. I've been told by multiple people I've nailed the classic Rock n' Roll shuffle and solos, all from youtube videos/hundreds of hours looking at guitar pro tabs.

what if im lazy
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Cake Faice on April 30, 2012, 09:29:11 PM
Quote from: Deacon on April 30, 2012, 08:19:17 PM
what if im lazy
Then find something to motivate you to practice everyday.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Deacon on April 30, 2012, 09:38:39 PM
Quote from: Cake Face on April 30, 2012, 09:29:11 PM
Then find something to motivate you to practice everyday.

what if i can't
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Cake Faice on April 30, 2012, 09:52:09 PM
Quote from: Deacon on April 30, 2012, 09:38:39 PM
what if i can't
Hang over a pit of lava, with each sour note lowering you closer to the pit.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Sabb on May 01, 2012, 06:59:55 AM
ITT: Hipsters doing it wrong/hipster disappointment.

Any ways, you can't do this on bass:
Untitled Power Metal Solo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4btZIOsmLjI#)
Neoclassical power metal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWbNX_RFvXc#ws)

Bass isn't as common in that kind of stuff, which is part of why I prefer guitar.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Cake Faice on May 01, 2012, 01:57:07 PM
Quote from: Sabb on May 01, 2012, 06:59:55 AM
Any ways, you can't do this on bass:
But you can do this:

Extreme Funk Rock Bass solo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVtRDxm0txw#ws)

Slap Bass (Funk Blues) [TABS] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HM5oTqXPTWo#ws)

Les Claypool-Bass solo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5XeVLJeMdE#)

Geddy Lee Bass Solo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmTOAUEZRBo#ws)
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: This Toast on May 01, 2012, 03:26:58 PM
I don't play but...
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Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Sabb on May 01, 2012, 04:28:47 PM
Quote from: Cake Face on May 01, 2012, 01:57:07 PM
But you can do this:

Extreme Funk Rock Bass solo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVtRDxm0txw#ws)

Slap Bass (Funk Blues) [TABS] (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HM5oTqXPTWo#ws)

Les Claypool-Bass solo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5XeVLJeMdE#)

Geddy Lee Bass Solo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmTOAUEZRBo#ws)
Fuck that.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Supertoaster on May 01, 2012, 05:48:52 PM
Quote from: This Toast on May 01, 2012, 03:26:58 PM
I don't play but...
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(http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/no-skrillex-mac-is-not-an-instrument.jpg)
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Deacon on May 01, 2012, 05:49:26 PM
The Rippingtons - High Roller (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCtGV3yCcXE#)

Skip to 4:10
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Sabb on May 01, 2012, 05:58:30 PM
Quote from: This Toast on May 01, 2012, 03:26:58 PM
I don't play but...
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Quote from: Supertoaster on May 01, 2012, 05:48:52 PM
(http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/no-skrillex-mac-is-not-an-instrument.jpg)
I feel like I've been here before.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Seb on May 01, 2012, 06:04:16 PM
Quote from: This Toast on May 01, 2012, 03:26:58 PM
I don't play but...
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(http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt283/Rotedria/1333769577627.jpg)
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Alkaline on May 02, 2012, 05:42:28 PM
(http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/1351625/17811515/0/1292840207/Electric_Guitar.jpg)

(http://[url=http://www.soundexchange2.com/ProductImages/seppics/Marshall%20Mg15cdr.jpg]http://www.soundexchange2.com/ProductImages/seppics/Marshall%20Mg15cdr.jpg[/url])

I have a basic electric guitar.
Bought it at a yard sale my neighbors were having for $90.
Bought the amp from a pawn shop for a cheap $50.

I pick it up every once in a while and stroke strum the strings. Kinda relaxing just to play basic chords on a quiet night in my room.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Sabb on May 02, 2012, 06:23:47 PM
Quote from: Alkaline on May 02, 2012, 05:42:28 PM
(http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/1351625/17811515/0/1292840207/Electric_Guitar.jpg)

(http://[url=http://www.soundexchange2.com/ProductImages/seppics/Marshall%20Mg15cdr.jpg]http://www.soundexchange2.com/ProductImages/seppics/Marshall%20Mg15cdr.jpg[/url])

I have a basic electric guitar.
Bought it at a yard sale my neighbors were having for $90.
Bought the amp from a pawn shop for a cheap $50.

I pick it up every once in a while and stroke strum the strings. Kinda relaxing just to play basic chords on a quiet night in my room.
So I'm guessing you don't know what model it is?


Also, Devie was too shy to share:

Cat: what instrument do i play?
Cat: proudlys dick.
Cat: but i dont put that
Sabb: i was just about to say dick
Cat: in the thread
Cat: cuz thats not
Cat: appropriate
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Alkaline on May 02, 2012, 08:57:51 PM
Quote from: Sabb on May 02, 2012, 06:23:47 PM
So I'm guessing you don't know what model it is?

It's an ion. I don't know the exact specifications/model #. I assumed that almost all guitars were the same and I grabbed an image that looked similar to mine.
Here's the actual picture:
(http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/profile_mojo_data/1/0/1/0/1010791/pics/_c812268_image_0.jpg)

And it looks like the image for the amp disappeared:

Marshal MG15
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SniO3TjgdTk/T1apO0VMR7I/AAAAAAAAOA8/iTsKswBq8Cc/s1600/Marshall+Amp.jpg)

Although, mine has a constant yet light sound of static and can have trouble turning on.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: toehawk on May 03, 2012, 12:12:16 AM
starting guitar lessons tommorow. (or today actually)  but other than that i play violin,  trumpet mandolin  a bit of miano
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Sabb on May 03, 2012, 07:58:30 AM
Quote from: Alkaline on May 02, 2012, 08:57:51 PM
It's an ion. I don't know the exact specifications/model #. I assumed that almost all guitars were the same and I grabbed an image that looked similar to mine.
Here's the actual picture:
(http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/profile_mojo_data/1/0/1/0/1010791/pics/_c812268_image_0.jpg)

And it looks like the image for the amp disappeared:

Marshal MG15
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SniO3TjgdTk/T1apO0VMR7I/AAAAAAAAOA8/iTsKswBq8Cc/s1600/Marshall+Amp.jpg)

Although, mine has a constant yet light sound of static and can have trouble turning on.
To fix the static you might just have to mess around with what pick-ups you use. Can help a lot. That and getting a higher quality patch cord Of course, it could also just be your amp though lol.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Frank on May 03, 2012, 09:30:12 AM
Quote from: Alkaline on May 02, 2012, 08:57:51 PM
It's an ion. I don't know the exact specifications/model #. I assumed that almost all guitars were the same and I grabbed an image that looked similar to mine.
Here's the actual picture:
(http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/profile_mojo_data/1/0/1/0/1010791/pics/_c812268_image_0.jpg)

And it looks like the image for the amp disappeared:

Marshal MG15
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SniO3TjgdTk/T1apO0VMR7I/AAAAAAAAOA8/iTsKswBq8Cc/s1600/Marshall+Amp.jpg)

Although, mine has a constant yet light sound of static and can have trouble turning on.
Th-th-th-that's a Stratocaster you uneducated you!!!!
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Sabb on May 03, 2012, 12:08:49 PM
Quote from: Ruby Shine on May 03, 2012, 09:30:12 AM
Th-th-th-that's a Stratocaster you uneducated you!!!!
Stratocaster style. Not original Fender Stratocaster. Mine's a strat style too. The strat style doesn't necessarily mean it's more valuable. Just a different style with different pickups and such.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Cake Faice on May 03, 2012, 03:07:01 PM
Quote from: Sabb on May 03, 2012, 12:08:49 PM
Stratocaster style. Not original Fender Stratocaster. Mine's a strat style too. The strat style doesn't necessarily mean it's more valuable. Just a different style with different pickups and such.
Strats give you a twangy, rhythmic rock sound. If you switch to the neck pickup, you get nice, flavorful blues. If you use the middle + bridge position, you can get something sounding like Eric Clapton.

And Alkaline, you get that light hum because those are single coil pickups, common on a strat anything. You can eliminate the hum by swapping out one of them for humbuckers, which are 2 single coil pickups together in one, to give you a hard, crunchy, rock sound with the hum eliminated.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Sabb on May 03, 2012, 03:14:44 PM
Quote from: Cake Face on May 03, 2012, 03:07:01 PM
Strats give you a twangy, rhythmic rock sound. If you switch to the neck pickup, you get nice, flavorful blues. If you use the middle + bridge position, you can get something sounding like Eric Clapton.

And Alkaline, you get that light hum because those are single coil pickups, common on a strat anything. You can eliminate the hum by swapping out one of them for humbuckers, which are 2 single coil pickups together in one, to give you a hard, crunchy, rock sound with the hum eliminated.
Didn't know that the humbuckers eliminated any ringing. Well any ways... It's kind of difficult to switch a humbucker into a strat guitar isn't it? Unless you get a special humbucker or something to fit strats... but they're a decent size bigger... so doesn't that mean you need a larger hole for the pickup? Or is just a portion of the humbuckers resting on top of the body/pickguard? If so... I may actually switch out one of my pickups for a humbucker. They can be hard to switch on your own though...
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Cake Faice on May 03, 2012, 04:58:14 PM
Quote from: Sabb on May 03, 2012, 03:14:44 PM
Didn't know that the humbuckers eliminated any ringing. .

Eeyup, that's why they're called "humbuckers", they cancel out that light humming sound.

Quote
Well any ways... It's kind of difficult to switch a humbucker into a strat guitar isn't it? Unless you get a special humbucker or something to fit strats... but they're a decent size bigger... so doesn't that mean you need a larger hole for the pickup? Or is just a portion of the humbuckers resting on top of the body/pickguard? If so... I may actually switch out one of my pickups for a humbucker. They can be hard to switch on your own though..

Well usually the pickups are mounted on the pickguard, unlike other guitars. I think a standard American Strat (Fender at least) have a humbucker slot mounted on their body. You do need to get a H-S-S pickguard a long with the humbucker. If your body doesn't have it, you can always buy and swap out a single coil-sized humbucker, like a DiMarzio.
Title: Re: What instrument(s) do you play?
Post by: Astropilot on May 07, 2012, 12:42:00 PM
Found acoustic guitar today. Played something. It turned like complete shit.