Sell it all, Start Over?

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  • exhausted
    exhausted Posts: 6,638
    Originally posted by mccreadyisgod
    That's too bad... AC/DC and (DLRoth era) Van Halen are the musical equivalent of a weekend in the woods with the guys and some cheap beer. Or a Shelby Cobra on the California coast. I am not ashamed to say I love both bands...

    they just never did anything for me.
  • mccreadyisgod
    mccreadyisgod Bumfuq, MT Posts: 6,395
    Originally posted by exhausted
    they just never did anything for me.

    Canadians... *sigh*
    ...and if you don't like it, you can suck on an egg.
  • mojorison_75
    mojorison_75 Posts: 157
    I think sometimes it's important to get back to basics. I've been contemplating the same thing lately.

    As far as the martin goes I'll just say this: I love my electrics but I'd never be without a great acoustic. Every piece of gear I own would go before my acoustic.
  • House53
    House53 Posts: 1,276
    Thanks for all the thoughts...

    It's too bad I am being compared to Streisand and Celine Dione, but so far I am not that creative with music.

    So, I guess I am an entertainer.

    AC/DC is a kick ass band... they have a groove that is undeniable.

    Music shouldn't have to be explained as to why it is good... which I think some musicians who get to involved in their work run into... the average person isn't going to notice the subtleties that make some people so excited.

    I don't think the Rolling Stones would qualify as musicians by the definition used here.

    They are the best Rock 'n' Roll Band in the history of the world. So, In that case I am glad to be an entertainer.

    Now, regarding my band... the old incarnation did a good job of not trying to replicate stuff and just playing songs we liked. The new members are more set on "nailing" the songs and playing "pop" songs.

    I guess I am just bored with the confines of being the singer in a cover band... having to sing songs I don't like and being perceived as a dick when I point out the "correct" way to play something to the rest of the band.

    An acoustic guitar is like an escape from all that... I could just sit at home and play along with my favorite records and sing my heart out... then go play at shitty little bars and open mics...

    that's where my mind is today.
    There's No Code.
  • exhausted
    exhausted Posts: 6,638
    Originally posted by House53

    I guess I am just bored with the confines of being the singer in a cover band... having to sing songs I don't like and being perceived as a dick when I point out the "correct" way to play something to the rest of the band.

    An acoustic guitar is like an escape from all that... I could just sit at home and play along with my favorite records and sing my heart out... then go play at shitty little bars and open mics...

    that's where my mind is today.

    that makes complete sense.
  • puremagic
    puremagic Posts: 1,907
    Originally posted by House53


    So, I guess I am an entertainer.

    I guess I am just bored with the confines of being the singer in a cover band... having to sing songs I don't like and being perceived as a dick when I point out the "correct" way to play something to the rest of the band.

    An acoustic guitar is like an escape from all that... I could just sit at home and play along with my favorite records and sing my heart out... then go play at shitty little bars and open mics...

    that's where my mind is today.


    Musician/artist, performers/entertainers, legends, rock gods, rock stars. A person doesn't need a title to create music. They only need a title to enjoy its perks. Take your acoustic journey, just don't sell your meal ticket to pay for the trip.
    SIN EATERS--We take the moral excrement we find in this equation and we bury it down deep inside of us so that the rest of our case can stay pure. That is the job. We are morally indefensible and absolutely necessary.
  • Pacomc79
    Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    You know what house. Go with whatever you want. I'd keep the Tele and the SG. Just put them away for a while. If you want to sell the Z rig fine just know that you'll probably want it back later. It's not like there's a shortage exactly


    If I were you and I was going for just the acoustic I think I'd find not just a D-28 but THE D-28 maybe an HD-28 what have you. I'd look for a "seasoned" one. Late 60's to Late 70's. Maybe even a D-35 with that amazing 3 piece rosewood back. They are still reasonable about the same price as the new ones and they are weathered and the tone just rings out especially ones with that darker yellow laquer on the top. The acoustic may be perfect for you for a while. Just jam out to the records have fun and try and write a few songs up for open mic nights. Nothing wrong at all with changing direction, you seem to like to do it quite frequently.
    My Girlfriend said to me..."How many guitars do you need?" and I replied...."How many pairs of shoes do you need?" She got really quiet.
  • House53
    House53 Posts: 1,276
    Originally posted by puremagic
    Musician/artist, performers/entertainers, legends, rock gods, rock stars. A person doesn't need a title to create music. They only need a title to enjoy its perks. Take your acoustic journey, just don't sell your meal ticket to pay for the trip.

    Well, that's good. I didn't introduce labels... but I was saying if I must have one give me entertainer...

    I don't have a musical meal ticket... that's why I am an Environmental Engineer... :)
    There's No Code.
  • House53
    House53 Posts: 1,276
    Originally posted by Pacomc79
    You know what house. Go with whatever you want. I'd keep the Tele and the SG. Just put them away for a while. If you want to sell the Z rig fine just know that you'll probably want it back later. It's not like there's a shortage exactly


    If I were you and I was going for just the acoustic I think I'd find not just a D-28 but THE D-28 maybe an HD-28 what have you. I'd look for a "seasoned" one. Late 60's to Late 70's. Maybe even a D-35 with that amazing 3 piece rosewood back. They are still reasonable about the same price as the new ones and they are weathered and the tone just rings out especially ones with that darker yellow laquer on the top. The acoustic may be perfect for you for a while. Just jam out to the records have fun and try and write a few songs up for open mic nights. Nothing wrong at all with changing direction, you seem to like to do it quite frequently.

    The yellow lacquer is the natural aging process of a Martin... I don't doubt that there are good better and best Martin's... but the 60s vintage go for over $3K normally.

    Also, I don't doubt that I would want a better electric rig in the future... but that is in the future.

    I definitely don't have a problem changing direction... I never like to get bogged down in one area... however, I feel that sometimes I avoid becoming good at something by wavering like I do.

    It's an on going process.

    I should just spend the money and get a new guitar... but I have been trying to stop spending on music related items... major purchases at least.

    I will figure things out in the coming weeks.
    There's No Code.
  • puremagic
    puremagic Posts: 1,907
    Originally posted by House53
    Well, that's good. I didn't introduce labels... but I was saying if I must have one give me entertainer...

    I don't have a musical meal ticket... that's why I am an Environmental Engineer... :)

    I was speaking of your gear not your job.
    SIN EATERS--We take the moral excrement we find in this equation and we bury it down deep inside of us so that the rest of our case can stay pure. That is the job. We are morally indefensible and absolutely necessary.
  • House53
    House53 Posts: 1,276
    My gear is pretty good... but the only reason I am in the band is my voice. Most people don't appreciate good guitar gear... they appreciate that it sounds good... but I could sound about the same on a $500 amp.

    Point taken though... I am not trying to be difficult... honest... :D
    There's No Code.
  • exhausted
    exhausted Posts: 6,638
    Originally posted by House53
    Well, that's good. I didn't introduce labels... but I was saying if I must have one give me entertainer...

    I don't have a musical meal ticket... that's why I am an Environmental Engineer... :)

    then all the more reason to do want you really want to musically. there's no pressure.

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