I like it here!

[secondtry]

It's been almost two months since I re-registered here (the first time I registered, I had problems logging in).  I have to say, I really like the content of this forum!  I haven't posted much since I joined because I've been busy with work.  I've recently been exploring the topics on here, and most are topics that interest me.  I've been getting Robert's e-mails for some time now, and I really like his lessons.  He is a great teacher!

I belong to some other guitar forums, but I feel very comfortable with this one.  One of the other forums I belong to is HUGE, but I feel as if I don't fit in very well there.  The other forum is about the same size as this one, and I was one of their first members.  I feel very comfortable there also, but it hasn't had much activity lately.  The one other forum I belong to is also about this same size, but it is dedicated to a particular brand of guitar.  That forum is also very friendly, but the members there usually stick to topics about this particular guitar brand.  It's sort of a collector's forum, and even though I have that brand name guitar, I'm not really into collecting them.  This forum seems to fill my expectations when it comes to guitar forums.  Great job, guys!

[zagatron1]

I know this particular thread has been here for a spell, and I'm glad you like this one secondtry. Since my input basically rides on the same subject, I figured I'd continue this one. I recently went back to one of the other forums I used to frequent (for the sake of curiousity) only to find out nothings changed. There's still what I call a "class divide" there. There was a time (yeah, I know....) when we didn't care (that much) where a guitar was made. Then again, the majority of guitars I personally came across were made in the good ol' USA. But these days there are some excellent affordable guitars to choose from. Even if a person chooses to get an inexpensive instrument, they don't need anybody looking down on them. There's the same ol' "difference between MIA vs MIM" topics. Yeah, I know the difference, about 180 miles! Until I decided to jump back in and start playing again some 9 years ago, I 'd never heard of "boutique amps", "guitar snobs" and "tube amp purists". Ego trip! Anyway, having seen (and read) all that stuff AGAIN, makes coming here so easy. Everybody counts here. Dolphinstreet is the best! Cheers to you guys!

[Memory Lane Jr]

I will third that motion & I am a member of three or four other forums around the globe but this one & a left hand guitar forum I frequent would have to be my favourites, like you guys say no big ego's here, plus Roberts top quality lessons.
As an example I mentioned a great cheap pedal I had brought, a Biyang RV-10 reverb on another big forum & one of the guys who is one of the main contributers virtually called me a loser & I was wasting my time buying cheap junk, thing is not everyone needs or can afford expensive boutique gear, I only play for my own enjoyment & fully realize my limitations, I won't be getting up on stage anytime soon.
I can tell you in all honesty that this is the only forum I had the guts to post my recordings to as I was sure I would get a fair go from you guys & not get kicked into the ground.  (And I must apologise for punishing you guys like that )
Anyways enough rambling, Three Cheers Guys.

[zagatron1]

Here here! Raise that glass. Yeah MLJ, I'm a lefty too but...... uuuuh, I play right handed. Anyways, keep on keepin' on!

[DetroitBlues]

This is a great forum.  I just wish I could do more to help promote it.  Robert teaches some great stuff and I'd hope we have more than what we have after two years... Sooner or later, I'm hoping this forum will take off.  I don't expect numbers like the Gear Page or Fender's forum, but I would be nice to have more people on here to share their experiences, thoughts, and their musical journies...

[secondtry]

I will third that motion & I am a member of three or four other forums around the globe but this one & a left hand guitar forum I frequent would have to be my favourites, like you guys say no big ego's here, plus Roberts top quality lessons.
As an example I mentioned a great cheap pedal I had brought, a Biyang RV-10 reverb on another big forum & one of the guys who is one of the main contributers virtually called me a loser & I was wasting my time buying cheap junk, thing is not everyone needs or can afford expensive boutique gear, I only play for my own enjoyment & fully realize my limitations, I won't be getting up on stage anytime soon.I can tell you in all honesty that this is the only forum I had the guts to post my recordings to as I was sure I would get a fair go from you guys & not get kicked into the ground.  (And I must apologise for punishing you guys like that )
Anyways enough rambling, Three Cheers Guys.

You are so right in this!  Being on a big forum, with gigging and professional musicians, is bound to bring out the gear snobs.  Some guys on those forums think your opinion doesn't matter unless you play a $1,000+ guitar!  I personally put those characters in the 'comic relief' department.  As long as you like your gear and it does what you want it to, that's all that matters.  I have a modest gear collection , and I take pride in knowing that I have good gear that I didn't have to pay an arm and a leg for.  I only play for my enjoyment also, and unlike you, I still don't have the guts to record myself and put it out on a forum .

[robert]

Glad to hear, friends! We may be a small group, but it's a positive one. I am sure it will grow slowly and for the better.

Thank YOU ALL for all the SUPPORT and interaction here. I really appreciate you guys.

[DetroitBlues]

I will third that motion & I am a member of three or four other forums around the globe but this one & a left hand guitar forum I frequent would have to be my favourites, like you guys say no big ego's here, plus Roberts top quality lessons.
As an example I mentioned a great cheap pedal I had brought, a Biyang RV-10 reverb on another big forum & one of the guys who is one of the main contributers virtually called me a loser & I was wasting my time buying cheap junk, thing is not everyone needs or can afford expensive boutique gear, I only play for my own enjoyment & fully realize my limitations, I won't be getting up on stage anytime soon.I can tell you in all honesty that this is the only forum I had the guts to post my recordings to as I was sure I would get a fair go from you guys & not get kicked into the ground.  (And I must apologise for punishing you guys like that )
Anyways enough rambling, Three Cheers Guys.

You are so right in this!  Being on a big forum, with gigging and professional musicians, is bound to bring out the gear snobs.  Some guys on those forums think your opinion doesn't matter unless you play a $1,000+ guitar!  I personally put those characters in the 'comic relief' department.  As long as you like your gear and it does what you want it to, that's all that matters.  I have a modest gear collection , and I take pride in knowing that I have good gear that I didn't have to pay an arm and a leg for.  I only play for my enjoyment also, and unlike you, I still don't have the guts to record myself and put it out on a forum .

I rather like Robert's approach.  He'll take a entry level guitar and make a real tone monster out of it.  But I think a lot has to do with his talent...