Newbie Recommendations

[WickedWishes]

Being a 50 y/o newbie, I read as much as I can, listen to others, and keep up with all the posts on this forum.

Aside from the wonderful members of the forum and all their years of playing experience, wise input and advice, there is a book I would recommend to everyone, newbie and pro alike.

"How To Make Your Electric Guitar Play Great"
by: Dan Erlewine

This book has given me a greater insight into my guitar, its operation, set up's, repairs, and general needed terminology, and information.

For example,....when I first heard the term "dressing frets",....the first thing that came to mind was little pants, little shirts, little underwear, little socks n' little shoes,.......(juz messin wit ya'll),.....LOL

I know I still have a great deal to learn, and I look forward to each and every day, that I come to this forum to learn and increase my guitar knowledge, and eventual playing ability.

"nuff said"

WickedWishes

[Irish Mike]

Thanks for the book info- I started playing in 1965 and took lessons for a few months- The instructor was very knowledgeable but spent too much (of my) time showing me how great he was. I think formal lessons are good- just be careful when getting an instructor. Pick one who definitely knows what they are doing and is truly interested in teaching YOU, not showing off his skills FWIW

Irish Mike

[CAFeathers]

Dan Erlewine also did a book: Guitar Player Repair Guide How to Set Up, Maintain, and Repair Electrics and Acoustics.

Other books to check out are:

The Complete Guitarist by Richard Chapman
Total Guitar by Terry Burrows
Guitar Maintenance by Dave Burrlock
Projects for Guitarists by Craig Anderson

[jukes]

what about fretboard logic?
a lot of stuff was over m head but every now and then i go wow!now i understand
good book