howdenspur Posted December 13, 2022 Posted December 13, 2022 ...a guitar obviously! Hi, there - a couple of apologies: 1. I've posted without introducing myself. Bit rude. 2. I'm a moonlighter from Basschat. I had a guitar at an earlier age than my first bass, but currently find myself without a proper 6 string. Unless you count the old Kimbara gathering dust in the attic and requiring a restring and probably a set of new tuners. Currently arguing with myself over whether to get a nice electro acoustic or a semi acoustic. I figured signing up here might help (in encouraging me to buy one of each and a solid body electric to boot!). 1 Quote
Dad3353 Posted December 14, 2022 Posted December 14, 2022 Good evening, @howdenspur, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share. You're at the top of a very slippery slope, my friend. If you've not got a suitable amp, I'd suggest an electro-acoustic for starters. It won't stop there anyway, so make room for a thin-line telecaster and a Hofner jazz box. Hmm... Maybe a 12-string, a bit later..? And a black; everyone and his/her dog needs a black guitar of sorts. Oh, and that red one looks inviting, too. Beckoning to you..? Of course it is, and you can't resist... 1 Quote
ezbass Posted December 14, 2022 Posted December 14, 2022 10 hours ago, howdenspur said: Currently arguing with myself over whether to get a nice electro acoustic or a semi acoustic. I figured signing up here might help (in encouraging me to buy one of each and a solid body electric to boot!). Yeah, don’t mess around, get both. OK, sensible head on, assuming that you don’t have an amp other than a bass one (although many make great guitar amps), electro acoustic makes most sense, as it’ll be there to pick up and play without having to plug in for decent volume. 1 Quote
howdenspur Posted December 14, 2022 Author Posted December 14, 2022 Thanks guys, some good advice. I do have a little old Marshall 15w practice jobbie kicking around somewhere, but there is something pleasingly organic(?) about just being able to pick up and play. Quote
ezbass Posted December 14, 2022 Posted December 14, 2022 1 hour ago, howdenspur said: Thanks guys, some good advice. I do have a little old Marshall 15w practice jobbie kicking around somewhere, but there is something pleasingly organic(?) about just being able to pick up and play. To be honest, I can't remember the last time I picked up either of my electrics and actually plugged them in. It always seems to be either of my 2 acoustics. I don't know how loud they are acoustically, but there's always the Fender Acoustasonics, not particularly cheap, sadly, even the Mexican ones. Quote
Crusoe Posted December 14, 2022 Posted December 14, 2022 Welcome! What sort of budget do you have in mind? Quote
howdenspur Posted December 15, 2022 Author Posted December 15, 2022 Thanks! Probably looking in the region of £300 to £500. Quote
ReneAsologuitar Posted December 24, 2022 Posted December 24, 2022 On 13/12/2022 at 13:59, howdenspur said: ...a guitar obviously! Hi, there - a couple of apologies: 1. I've posted without introducing myself. Bit rude. 2. I'm a moonlighter from Basschat. I had a guitar at an earlier age than my first bass, but currently find myself without a proper 6 string. Unless you count the old Kimbara gathering dust in the attic and requiring a restring and probably a set of new tuners. Currently arguing with myself over whether to get a nice electro acoustic or a semi acoustic. I figured signing up here might help (in encouraging me to buy one of each and a solid body electric to boot!). Welcome to the forum! May you have a great time here, and enjoy the site. Rene 1 Quote
