New Guy
Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2013 12:08 am
Just wanted to say hello to everyone.
Long time Chet, Merle, Jerry, Rick Allred, etc. fan here.
I've been "playing guitar" since I was around 14. Like most, I have always played with a flat pick. Last year at the tender age of 44 I finally got the guts to make myself strap on a thumb-pick and stow every flat pick in the house in the attic so I wouldn't be tempted to relapse . I guess the real motivation is that I began playing at my church on occasion and wanted to play Chet's gospel tunes .
Now I'm a 45 year old struggling thumbpicker .
I have always loved Gretsch guitars and currently own a '65 Tennessean I bought when I was 20, and a 6122-62 reissue.
I have learned a great deal from some great people here already. I am lucky enough to already know a couple of people here, and their encouragement and priceless advice keep me motivated.
Looking forward to talking to y'all.
Greg B
Long time Chet, Merle, Jerry, Rick Allred, etc. fan here.
I've been "playing guitar" since I was around 14. Like most, I have always played with a flat pick. Last year at the tender age of 44 I finally got the guts to make myself strap on a thumb-pick and stow every flat pick in the house in the attic so I wouldn't be tempted to relapse . I guess the real motivation is that I began playing at my church on occasion and wanted to play Chet's gospel tunes .
Now I'm a 45 year old struggling thumbpicker .
I have always loved Gretsch guitars and currently own a '65 Tennessean I bought when I was 20, and a 6122-62 reissue.
I have learned a great deal from some great people here already. I am lucky enough to already know a couple of people here, and their encouragement and priceless advice keep me motivated.
Looking forward to talking to y'all.
Greg B