I've been lurking around for a while now, I guess I should introduce myself.
My name is Rich, I'm 37. I live in central Illinois. I tried (not real hard) to play back in my late teens and early 20's, but beer and women were more important at the time so I ended up hawking my guitar. About 3 years ago my son in law showed up at my house with Guitar Hero for PS2, that game is a blast, about a year later for my birthday my wife and granddaughter bought me a Les Paul Special II players pack(amp, tuner, strap, etc.). I wasn't sure how serious I was about it, I started learning out of a book that was from the 60's then eventually only played long enough to get frustrated and put it down for quite a while. Then lo and behold my son-in-law bought a new jackson and reinspired me. I decided I was going to get serious about guitar. I love my Les Paul, but I wasn't completely satisfied with it, I wanted a trem and single coils, so I bought a beautiful new MIM Fender Strat (which I love). Now I've got an instructor and am finally on the right track. I happened on to guitar noise by accident looking for easy songs. I love this site the people are very helpful the lessons are awesome.
I guess that's me. Rock on!!! 8)
Where am I going....and why am I in this hand basket?
Welcome, sparky 1ma
Your story is a lot like many of ours here. You have come to the right place and sound like you'll fit in just fine.
Enjoy your stay. :)
All my life I wanted to be somebody. Now I see I should have been more specific.
Welcome aboard! 8)
Dan
"The only way I know that guarantees no mistakes is not to play and that's simply not an option". David Hodge
Welcome to GN, Sparky!
A lot of us here have a similar tale - started young, got frustrated, put it down, came back to it years later - although you're a bit young for the mid-life crisis, hits most of us in the early to mid-40's, although I suppose you might as well enjoy it while you're young!
:D :D :D
Vic
"Sometimes the beauty of music can help us all find strength to deal with all the curves life can throw us." (D. Hodge.)
Thanks for the welcome guys and gal. :)
I am glad to finally find a forum on the web that does not include flaming and insulting people as it's as it's only reason for exsisting.
It's nice to finally see a pic of Urban Cowgirl (you're a hottie :wink: :oops: )
vic-My 40's are getting closer everyday. I always figure that I'm to young for a mid-life crisis until I can afford to buy a porche, and thinking along those lines I probably won't go through it. (Not enough cash) :lol:
Where am I going....and why am I in this hand basket?
Welcome to GN young'n! 8)
#4491....
Thanks sparky. :oops:
Small pictures can hide a lot. :mrgreen:
All my life I wanted to be somebody. Now I see I should have been more specific.
