Crusoe Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 I called into the local bricks 'n' mortar shop at the weekend to try a couple of amps. T9ok my own guitar with me so that I knew what to expect if i did make a purchase. The guy in the shop was really helpful and set me up with a couple of amps and left me to it. I plugged in and sat down to play, but I wasn't feeling very well and I just couldn't get my fingers to work. I struggled to play anything and felt so crap that I kept the volume down. Meanwhile, on the other side of the shop, some 14 year old kid was running off all sorts of riffs. The intro to Welcome to the Jungle with the delay effect; many Metallica songs. I can't remember what else. So I just packed up my guitar and left (paying for a new Fender Mustang LT25 on my way out the door). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 It sucks when you can’t play your best at any time, let alone when trying out new gear. However, I’d I read your post correctly, you bought an amp anyway; nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted October 30, 2023 Author Share Posted October 30, 2023 Yeah, I had started another thread about needing a new amp. The new one is great fun. I haven't fully explored its capabilities yet, but it does sound good for my purposes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randythoades Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 17 hours ago, Crusoe said: I called into the local bricks 'n' mortar shop at the weekend to try a couple of amps. T9ok my own guitar with me so that I knew what to expect if i did make a purchase. The guy in the shop was really helpful and set me up with a couple of amps and left me to it. I plugged in and sat down to play, but I wasn't feeling very well and I just couldn't get my fingers to work. I struggled to play anything and felt so crap that I kept the volume down. Meanwhile, on the other side of the shop, some 14 year old kid was running off all sorts of riffs. The intro to Welcome to the Jungle with the delay effect; many Metallica songs. I can't remember what else. So I just packed up my guitar and left (paying for a new Fender Mustang LT25 on my way out the door). It's the same when a friend comes round and asks you to play something... or even worse, when they bring their child round who also plays...'Hey, you guys can have a jam...' I sound like complete toilet... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I know that feeling and I'm still trying to find my voice on guitar. It's definitely not widdly, whatever it is. More slow handed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
