If I were less lazy, I'd build my own electric guitars. I bought some kits, at one point. I did none of it, except kind of play with one. It never got fully assembled. No... No, it did not.
But, can you hear the difference between the two guitars? I was able to identify the Les Paul correctly, in every blind test. It was painfully obvious. It'd help if he were a better guitarist. But, he's amusing to watch. I've watched quite a few of the videos you submit. I figure I might as well see what you're trying to learn.
Hmm... Did you start thinking about an amp? You don't really need one suitable for stage use. Then again, you may eventually find yourself needing a different one for a variety of situations. It happens. You're almost certain to end up with more amps. They're like a drug.
You may also find yourself just collecting them, for no good reason. In fact, you may find some that you like so much you buy more than one. It could happen and people are always quitting their guitar studies or a broke musician. It happens.
I am finding I am immursing myself in the hobby a bit more than I thought I would, I figured I would just learn to play and that would be that, yet here I am trying to learn how to build the damn things.
I’ve looked at quite a few amps online I don’t really have the funds for one so what I’ve got will do for now, but the minute I can afford it I’ll probably pick up one... maybe two. It’ll happen I just have to be patient
I figured. That time when you're being patient can also be used to educate yourself and make an informed decision.
You'll want to replace the cord it came with, as well. With the amount of playing you'll do, they won't hold up long before an end fails. You can consider them a consumable, like strings - but less frequent replacements. More expensive doesn't always mean better. It may also matter what you're trying to accomplish.
I cheat and, on stage, go wireless. The price has really come down on them, but I'd consider those consumables as well. Eventually, you'll have spares.
Wait until you start your guitar strap collection.
It happens...
Some might suggest that learning to play guitar is a pretty stupid thing to do. I will never make enough money, with my music, to pay for even half my collection. If I work out how much it is that I've been paid hourly? It's absolutely less than minimum wage.
You knew full well that musicians are poor, when you went into it! I've told people this dozens of times!
Nah, you don't really have to spend all that much. You can - and possibly will. I don't even want to know what I've spent on guitars, amps, etc... It was worse when I was still pretty poor, meaning it had a pretty big impact on my overall finances.
You'll have fun, I'm pretty sure of it. Just don't let it sit in the corner. Guitars get lonely and it's not going to learn how to play itself.
How many hours are you practicing per day?
I know being patient is probably good for me, but I don’t have to like it. I’m pretty good about not spending money I don’t have on things, I have a strong dislike for debt. So I’ll wait, but it’ll get there eventually.
I’m managing about an hour a day at the moment, I’d like to spend more time on it than that but life has managed to get in the way between poal and cleaning up the loose ends with the school, I’ve been really more busy than I’d like. I’ll get more time into it soon, once things slow down a bit more.
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