jassi · 17th February 2009, 11:46

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Originally Posted by penpavan

To learn first up - nothing is better than Acoustic.

Acoustic frets will be usually hard to play. However, you can find smooth ones too. Try finding the F cuts. But dont bother if it is hard. It is good to learn. Your movements will be precise.

It is like this - learning car using a Willy's jeep Vs using a Merc.
Learn from the tough one. Easier ones will be butter.

And with precise movements and tough chords on acoustic, anything else will only sound better!

i understand your point on strength, however i am not sure if the basic movements, chords, progressions, etc change. I would love to go the harder way develop calluses and finger/wrist strength, unfortunately, as I mentioned earlier, due to a past injury my wrists are not able to cope with applying strength and learning new movements at the same time. Hence my plan to master the movements on an electric and then occasionally practice on acoustic and develop the strength

Torqy · 17th February 2009, 13:02

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Originally Posted by penpavan

To learn first up - nothing is better than Acoustic.

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Originally Posted by alpha1

but then, nothing beats the tone of a sweet sounding acoustic like Takamine ... heaven!

I second that. When you practice on an acoustic, you focus on getting the notes crisp and clear. And you can take all those learnings to the electric, tweak the sound and get all the effects you want.

Even if you decide on an electric, you should have a good acoustic guitar which you can just pick up and play when an idea comes to mind. You can take it anywhere you want. You don't need to lug your amplifier along. Believe me, you'll fall in love with a good acoustic guitar.

BTW, i've been dreaming of a Telecaster for years now.

pranavt · 17th February 2009, 15:43

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Originally Posted by Torqy

I second that. When you practice on an acoustic, you focus on getting the notes crisp and clear. And you can take all those learnings to the electric, tweak the sound and get all the effects you want.

Even if you decide on an electric, you should have a good acoustic guitar which you can just pick up and play when an idea comes to mind. You can take it anywhere you want. You don't need to lug your amplifier along. Believe me, you'll fall in love with a good acoustic guitar.

BTW, i've been dreaming of a Telecaster for years now.

True that. An acoustic is an acoustic

jassi · 22nd February 2009, 19:52

Hi all - i finally made the move and got the greg bennett avion av3
Greg Bennett Electric - AV3

got it from furtados in bangy for 16.5k and they tuned it and tested it for me

unfortunately they didn't have the vox amplug ac30, so I can't play it yet

Any idea if i will get the vox amplug at reynolds, maybe ??

Also as I have useless ears when it comes to tuning, should i get a clip-on tuner and which one ?

pranavt · 22nd February 2009, 23:31

I can mail you mine for cheap, selling it since I don't need it anymore.

Torqy · 23rd February 2009, 09:18

Congrats Jassi. The guitar looks beautiful. Happy playing!
Regarding tuning, you could get one of those electronic tuners by KORG, BOSS etc.

alpha1 · 23rd February 2009, 12:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by jassi

Hi all - i finally made the move and got the greg bennett avion av3
Greg Bennett Electric - AV3

got it from furtados in bangy for 16.5k and they tuned it and tested it for me

unfortunately they didn't have the vox amplug ac30, so I can't play it yet

Any idea if i will get the vox amplug at reynolds, maybe ??

Also as I have useless ears when it comes to tuning, should i get a clip-on tuner and which one ?

Then you need to train them and make them useful.

bharanidharang · 23rd February 2009, 12:16

had a look at yamaha's new shop in chennai. they have got a good list of electric and acoustic guitars. no idea if yamaha are a good option in guitars though.

anybody from chennai who is interested can have a look.

anupmathur · 23rd February 2009, 14:28

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Originally Posted by bharanidharang

...no idea if yamaha are a good option in guitars though.

Yes they are!

They are the first company that broke the Western Alliance of guitar makers!
Amongst the most widely sold and trusted today, as with a lot of other Japanese products, over the years!
Don't you watch music concerts? Try to read the labels on the guitars being used, particularly acoustic.

Torqy · 23rd February 2009, 14:42

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Originally Posted by anupmathur

Try to read the labels on the guitars being used, particularly acoustic.

Well, it depends on who's playing.

anupmathur · 23rd February 2009, 20:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by jassi

Hi all - i finally made the move and got the greg bennett avion av3
Greg Bennett Electric - AV3

got it from furtados in bangy for 16.5k and they tuned it and tested it for me

Jassi, congrats on your acquisition! You sure are splurging!
All the best!

jassi · 24th February 2009, 20:20

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Originally Posted by pranavt

I can mail you mine for cheap, selling it since I don't need it anymore.

Hi pranav - did you mean the clip-on tuner or the vox amplug. The tuner I already got some cheap one. Haven't been on this thread so missed your post!! If it is the vox amplug (ac30) that you are selling then please pm me

Anup/Torqy/all - thanks for the advice and wishes, yep i splurged a bit more than i thought

Alpha - yes i am training them hehe

All - any inputs wherein bangy i can get the vox amplug, can't find it at furtados or reynolds (btw i really didnt like the reynolds store when compared to furtados, koramangala)
Or should i just buy from bajaao.com. They dont specify which variant they are selling though (ac30, classic rock, etc)
Vox Amplug Compact Headphone Guitar Amplifier with Distortion -

Torqy · 24th February 2009, 23:45

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Originally Posted by jassi

All - any inputs wherein bangy i can get the vox amplug, can't find it at furtados or reynolds (btw i really didnt like the reynolds store when compared to furtados, koramangala)

Try these places also.

Soundglitz (Brigade Road)
Yamaha Music Square (Indira Nagar)
Rhythms (Residency Road)
Shiva Musicals (Benson Town)

Shiva Musicals had it sometime back. You could call them and find out.

jassi · 25th February 2009, 10:39

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Originally Posted by Torqy

Try these places also.

Soundglitz (Brigade Road)
Yamaha Music Square (Indira Nagar)
Rhythms (Residency Road)
Shiva Musicals (Benson Town)

Shiva Musicals had it sometime back. You could call them and find out.

Hey Thanks Torqy - after checking at reynolds, i walked down to soundglitz yesterday and all they had was 1/4" to 3.5mm adapter - don't want that as it will either mess up my guitar or the HT/laptop.
Am waiting for a friend, who may have it and is ready to just give it to me for free

else i will buy from pranavt who plans to sell his as mentioned above. I am a bit confused why people would be getting rid of such an awesome gizmo, is there something better to upgrade to in the future hehe (no offense pranav)

yamaha - i haven't tried yet as indranagar is in a complete mess with all the roads dug up, besides don't wanna go there and look at more guitars now

will keep residency road and the not so familiar benson town on hold for now.

Torqy · 25th February 2009, 13:06

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Originally Posted by jassi

will keep residency road and the not so familiar benson town on hold for now.

Walk down Brigade Road from Soundglitz, you'll reach Residency Road junction. Turn Left. Rhythm Musicals is 20 meters from there on the left.

22nd February 2009, 19:52	#79
jassi BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 980 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Hi all - i finally made the move and got the greg bennett avion av3 Greg Bennett Electric - AV3 got it from furtados in bangy for 16.5k and they tuned it and tested it for me unfortunately they didn't have the vox amplug ac30, so I can't play it yet Any idea if i will get the vox amplug at reynolds, maybe ?? Also as I have useless ears when it comes to tuning, should i get a clip-on tuner and which one ?
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pranavt BANNED Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,704 Thanked: 852 Times View My Garage	I can mail you mine for cheap, selling it since I don't need it anymore.
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23rd February 2009, 09:18	#81
Torqy BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 967 Thanked: 244 Times	Congrats Jassi. The guitar looks beautiful. Happy playing! Regarding tuning, you could get one of those electronic tuners by KORG, BOSS etc.
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23rd February 2009, 12:16	#83
bharanidharang BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 410 Thanked: 262 Times	had a look at yamaha's new shop in chennai. they have got a good list of electric and acoustic guitars. no idea if yamaha are a good option in guitars though. anybody from chennai who is interested can have a look.
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