Have you watched any lesson videos on Youtube for the bass? That will at least help you get a good idea of whats involved.
I came across a site last night and thought about this thread. http://www.jamkazam.com/ You can play with other musicians from all over (mostly N.America) in real time via the internet. A broadband connection is necessary and even WiFi can slow things down to the point where you're not quite "together" . I'm going to set up an account and see how it works.
I only played guitar for a bit when I was very young, but my brother was really into guitars. Had equipment galore, and made 2 electric guitars totally from scratch. I'll see if I can scrounge up some pics. They're really neat, I think he used mahogany and Purple Heart mostly
I play guitar and bass. Was a singer of a band for a short period in high school (15-16). Despite all my love for the guitar I still can't get over the sweet melodies of a cello. Mahogany is the best wood for guitars, the resonance is amazing, but I've never came across a purple wood guitar, waiting for the pictures.
I was at it all afternoon. I plan to hit the open mic nights this winter so I'm pushing it. My fingers hurt.
Good luck to you on open mic night. You will have to let us know how it goes. What type of music will you be playing?
Possibly. The bark looks like White Oak but the leaves and branching are Elm like. I am leaning towards an Elm variety.
I have been teaching Violin lessons for a while now, but I just got hooked up with a new music store in our little town and things are starting to take off. Currently, I am commissioned to restore a Violin that belongs to a WWII vet. His son hired me as a surprise for his father. The vet hasn't played it in decades (so I'm told). The reaction should be interesting.
If possible Sinng... we're REALLY gonna need some pics of that... both the restoration AND, especially the vet receiving it all spiffed up! Wow. Very cool stuff... ... ... ... I can't get enough of good things happening for the "greatest generation".
i got a fender hondo flat top , a 1968 jaguer i have had since is was 13 that's how old i was the first time i played in a bar for money got an artcore ibanez , a fender electric mandolin , a johnson mandolin , 2 five string banjos ,a six string banjo, and i think 3 or 4 fiddles one was my granddad's one i made , 2 i got in pieces but will get them together one of these days just play around the house anymore just for kicks once a year we go back to my brothers and play my nephew and sister and nephews son and a lot of friends last time back we played a 9 hour stretch not used to that lol but what fun
Getting pics of the restoration is no problem. I didn't get any before pics, but I can supply after pics. It was in pretty darn good shape so before pics wouldn't be that exciting anyway. Mostly reconditioning the bow, adjusting the sound post and bridge, and switching strings as well as a fair amount of cleaning. There were no major damage to repair thankfully! I will try to get some pics of the performance and stuff. I just found out yesterday that it is being advertised on the local cable channel. Its going to be interesting to say the least. I told my wife that this is going to go down one of two ways. Either he is going to be in tears because of the sentimental moment that this will provide, or he is going to be pizzed that some stranger is messing around with his violin! I'm hoping for the first one. A little more background on the violin.... The vet's position in the military was to play this violin entertaining the troops. This violin has been all over. No pressure on my part or anything....
That's a very good point. Did the son ever mention any possibility that the wear and tear might be the "value" to his Dad? Or, is it obvious that it needs lots of work just to make it playable? Good luck whichever way it goes.
