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Will FlahertyParticipantOh, that’s a DMD custom painted strat. Basically a scalloped fretboard super strat. I used it in my how to become the best guitar player in the world video. It’s more looks than anything. I hate the neck on it, it’s the old C shape neck, fat as hell and the scallops aren’t nearly as deep as I’d like them. I’ve actually thought about having a 24 feet strat neck made for it with a scalloped fretboard. Don’t know if the paint could be matched on the neck, though.
Will FlahertyParticipantHi Rob, sorry just saw your message. I honestly don’t remember having a guitar with green on it. What video in particular? I know I owned a green ESP at one point, but I don’t think I ever did a video with it.
Will FlahertyParticipantThat’s normal then, as long as there’s no pain. I often teach right after training myself and/or clients at the gym.
Most strength training uses a fair amount of grip strength. I know I can’t play as well afterwards and my hands definitely fatigue faster. Definitely spend some time stretching beforehand and that really goes for your whole body as well. Most people neglect stretching after their training routine and this results in overly tight, inflexible muscles. Not good for health and certainly not good for speed.
Will FlahertyParticipantAre we talking a diagnosed injury or you’re just feeling pain or numbness while playing?
Will FlahertyParticipantObviously a Jackson fan, if you’ve watched any of my videos. My opinion, never buy new unless you’re getting something custom made. You can pick up a high end guitar for mid-level price and mid-level for low end prices. Plus, I have yet to ever buy a guitar that I didn’t think needed some sort of work, even new.
Check ebay, craigslist and used.guitarcenter.com for great deals.
Will FlahertyParticipantGlad you liked it! I recently had to move my local teaching business. Hope to get part two recorded soon. I have a part 3 planned as well for this particular topic.
There actually was internet in my day. Lol. I was the moderator PHoS on the original and second version of this forum. There were many discussions on my practice habits and routines, etc.
To answer your one question. As I progressed through the course, I was also adding in songs, riffs, leads and started supplementing with some other material as well. This made it very easy to stay busy. I also would sit there working on repetitive speed exercises for hours at a time, while watching TV. No amp, just unplugged, so I could also concentrate on the show.
Will FlahertyParticipantI think the whole, “should learn on acoustic first.” Comes from people hearing it about piano. With the piano it’s actually true. The keys are weighted and you will not develop a true feel for them, vs playing on a keyboard.
That’s not the case with electric vs acoustic. I can’t tell you how many students and parents of students, I’ve had to have this same discussion with over the years. It should be chosen based on the music you like. Luckily, everything easily swaps over, if you decide to change it up.
April 5, 2017 at 7:25 am in reply to: Joke of the day.. "90's tribute band seeks lead guitar player." #21140Will FlahertyParticipantSomebody’s idea of “advanced”, may be someone else’s idea of amateur. I found this out way too many times in auditions. Both in bands I auditioned for and people that auditioned for me. Even going as far as specifying, must be able to play X song note for note. You’d have people show up that, in their mind, they really thought they were playing it as good as the recording… Scary!
Will FlahertyParticipantWelcome to the forum!
Will FlahertyParticipantWelcome to the forum! The course works, just keep putting in the practice!
Will FlahertyParticipantJust be aware not to use the original backing tracks. I made this mistake with two guitar cover/lesson videos I made. They were up for a long time, “sharing” ad revenue. Until someone decided they couldn’t be up at all. Now my Bark at the moon and Crazy Train covers are only available on my Facebook page. The live tribute version of Mr. Crowley is still up on YouTube, as I made my own backing track.
Will FlahertyParticipantWhen I went to the MAB Guitar Clinic at Big Apple a few weeks back. He said he would be announcing a new band project. They will be touring next year!
Will FlahertyParticipantSo far I’ve bought Bias Amp pro $159 and Bias FX pro $139, though I have yet to use them. I also bought z noise remover from Waves audio for a mere 29.99! Good way to get a few more tax write offs before the end of the year.
November 27, 2016 at 6:57 am in reply to: "Don't Give Up on the Guitar. Fender Is Begging You" #19388Will FlahertyParticipantThe problem is the commitment itself. How many are willing to spend hours and years getting good at something, anything really? Especially with all the digital distraction now. Easier to sit back, watch TV, youtube, scroll through Facebook, hit up tinder for your next hookup, etc. Who has time to waste sitting in there room, trying to learn guitar? Why do all that work, when I can just slap loops together and hit buttons and be considered a DJ or “producer.”
Like I said, it takes a special kind of person to really commit. It also takes patience, something 99% of millenials (I’m considered one) don’t know anything about. There is a reason that the majority of MM customers are 40+. Different generation, not quite as corrupted by the digital everything world, or they at least experienced life before all those distractions.
November 26, 2016 at 6:04 am in reply to: "Don't Give Up on the Guitar. Fender Is Begging You" #19368Will FlahertyParticipantThe real bottom line has nothing to do with what products they’re selling. Most people aren’t going to commit to learning guitar, once they realize how much time and effort goes into becoming proficient. It takes a special kind of person, especially in today’s instant gratification world.
I do retain the majority of my students, by getting them to play their first “song”, with a backing track in their first lesson. However, people come in all the time and want to know how long it will take to play like me. When you tell them many hours and several years, their eyes glaze over. They want it to be like guitar hero, but it’s nothing alike.
People want to become good, but they don’t necessarily want it bad enough to put in the work required. I do also see the mindset with some players. “If I just get this $5000 custom shop guitar, then I know I’ll sound great, or “if I had guitars like yours!” It’s at this point that I trade guitars with them, to show them that I still sound like me and they still sound like them. Then they realize that it’s actually about practice.
Some knuckle down, others call it quits. That’s life. I see the same thing when I train clients on physical fitness. There will always be more quitters, than those who choose to persevere. I just focus on the second half and getting them where they want to be.
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