I've been playing guitar since I was 10, I even went to college initially for guitar performance, but I haven't been able to play for awhile because of the accident I had last year.  My ulnar nerve had been crushed and it took a lot of therapy to get my fingers moving again.  Also rotating my elbow has been a struggle but it's hurting less now.  My renewed motivation to play again pushed me to go buy the guitar I've wanted since I began playing, so this Saturday I picked up a PRS Santana II.    Now my fingers hurt from playing it all day, hopefully I'll develop some calluses soon.


So what kinds of guitars and amps is everyone using?  Here's mine.


Les Paul Standard - vintage sunburst


PRS Hollowbody II - turquoise - 10top


PRS Santana II - natural


Taylor 914ce

Oh man that Les Paul is nasty sexy. 

Dammit. You're gonna make me pull them all out of the closet one by one?

Sumpregnant dog...

Peavey grind 5-string bass.  I don't play much anymore... but every once in a while...

Liking that Santana.   

Been wanting to get a guitar for years!  What's a good one to start out on? 

Down the road, I'd really lke my son to learn.  What's the earliest age for kids to start? 

Quote from: IZ on November 06, 2011, 07:53:04 PM
Liking that Santana.   

Been wanting to get a guitar for years!  What's a good one to start out on? 

Down the road, I'd really lke my son to learn.  What's the earliest age for kids to start? 

I've heard acoustic is better to start out on.

I want to learn to play guitar...  i messed with a base ions ago..

Quote from: The Zombie Pip on November 06, 2011, 08:33:24 PM
I've heard acoustic is better to start out on.

Really depends on the kids interests, if he/she is all into Metallica then they'd probably not have a huge interest in an acoustic.  I started on electric.  Electric is also easier to play, acoustic strings are generally a heavier gauge and the deeper body makes it harder for a smaller person.  Maybe 6 or 7 would be a good age to start, but it's important to have a genuine interest.

nice collection 

i tried to learn how to play, but i have a hard time with it due to my tiny mits

I wanna play.....

These are just stock photos but this is what's in my collection.

'65 Epiphone Elitist Casino


Fender Tele


Epiphone SG


Yamaha FG401


Yamaha FG700S


Obviously I like the natural colors...

I love the sound of the Yamaha acoustics, very close to the expensive acoustics but less than half the price.

I have a bunch of guitars. This is the most recent purchase:

I haven't played in the better part of 20 years. Never was the greatest (could play rhythm in my college band acceptably well), but enjoyed it. Had an early G&L ASAT.

Have thought about getting some gear again, but find it hard to find the time.  

Quote from: numbskull on November 07, 2011, 02:52:18 PM
I have a bunch of guitars. This is the most recent purchase:

That's a nice Custom 24, cool color.  Whale blue?

Quote from: NoisyDante on November 06, 2011, 06:18:29 PM
Les Paul Standard - vintage sunburst

Nice! 

Quote from: NoisyDante on November 07, 2011, 04:39:12 PM
That's a nice Custom 24, cool color.  Whale blue?

It's Black Slate. The color varies greatly under different lighting.