BassMasterGeneral Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 So I've been getting pretty into guitar, after playing bass for something like 2 years, I decided a few months ago to pick up an acoustic and learn some folky songs. And I really really love it. My issue is, when I go to social gatherings, like camping, or the beach, (not house parties that'd be weird) I would like to play a bit, since it's one of my favorite things to do.But I'm afraid I'm going to be seen as a douche who tries to look cool with a guitar, and I don't want to annoy people, so what should I do in this case? Just leave it at home? Also general thoughts on guys who do this? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 So I've been getting pretty into guitar, after playing bass for something like 2 years, I decided a few months ago to pick up an acoustic and learn some folky songs. And I really really love it. My issue is, when I go to social gatherings, like camping, or the beach, (not house parties that'd be weird) I would like to play a bit, since it's one of my favorite things to do.But I'm afraid I'm going to be seen as a douche who tries to look cool with a guitar, and I don't want to annoy people, so what should I do in this case? Just leave it at home? Also general thoughts on guys who do this? Maybe if its a beach thing and you know people rhere. Could be fun. Even better if they ask you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1yyz Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Heh, seriously, go ahead and do it! Be prepared for people to ask for requests and ask you to sing (vs. just playing) but it's always nice to listen to someone who can play. :guitar: 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Heh, seriously, go ahead and do it! Be prepared for people to ask for requests and ask you to sing (vs. just playing) but it's always nice to listen to someone who can play. :guitar: Or really ahem, liven up a quick little camping trip 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassMasterGeneral Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 http://youtu.be/8V_hCqO6UQs Heh, seriously, go ahead and do it! Be prepared for people to ask for requests and ask you to sing (vs. just playing) but it's always nice to listen to someone who can play. :guitar: Or really ahem, liven up a quick little camping trip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myhnAZFR1po&feature=shareThat movie is finally on Netflix, pretty cool to see it again, I hadn't seen it in a long time, lol. Gave me those nightmares when I was little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassMasterGeneral Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 http://youtu.be/8V_hCqO6UQs Heh, seriously, go ahead and do it! Be prepared for people to ask for requests and ask you to sing (vs. just playing) but it's always nice to listen to someone who can play. :guitar:Yeah I figure it'll be ok, friends are pretty cool about it so no one will have a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 I have a friend who does this but only after a few beers; I don't know why the beers first, as he's quite good. We all enjoy it ! Sounds like you know what you're doing and wouldn't be "that guy" trying to strum three chords he doesn't know really slowly while watching his fingers . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn3C_3kkWKk 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn3C_3kkWKk How did you hack my Facebook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirteen Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 General thoughts on guys who do this? Generally I'd like to shove their guitars where the sun don't shine lol. Busking guitarists are a very different matter. I have heard many buskers playing great music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 oh damn . . when I saw the thread title, I thought this was gonna be a place to talk about Frank Zappa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassMasterGeneral Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 oh damn . . when I saw the thread title, I thought this was gonna be a place to talk about Frank ZappaWoo! It's hot in here. (Yngwie Malmsteen too tbh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 oh damn . . when I saw the thread title, I thought this was gonna be a place to talk about Frank Zappa Zappas friendly littleFinger can out play Aces whole hand. SWIDT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 http://youtu.be/8V_hCqO6UQs Stole my post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 http://youtu.be/8V_hCqO6UQs Stole my post! Worth watching again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Not Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 (edited) oh damn . . when I saw the thread title, I thought this was gonna be a place to talk about Frank Zappa No. But it is a fitting place for discussion about your avatar. Edited July 19, 2016 by Mr. Not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lucas Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 oh damn . . when I saw the thread title, I thought this was gonna be a place to talk about Frank Zappa No. But it is a fitting place for discussion about your avatar. That is my hand in the avatar, so discuss away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5QCs3PnQBc :lol: A lot of women here would argue with the very end, though !! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disembodied Spirit Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Make sure you bring plenty of Pepsi , BassMasterGeneralhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrjvUTfcpWI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoopid Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I wouldn't want to be "that guy". The point of going to the beach, at least anywhere around here, is to be outdoors (away from human noise, etc). I realize in certain parts of the country the beach is more like a frat house than nature preserve, so it would depend on the etiquette for that area. If you do go, and expect to play "for others", then learn a bunch of cover songs. Wish You Were Here, Stairway, etc. Stuff that people know well and is acoustic based. Otherwise you'll just bore and annoy with pointless noodling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 As much as I enjoy going to jams and open mics to perform, I am loathe to be the campfire guitar guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del_Duio Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 So I've been getting pretty into guitar, after playing bass for something like 2 years, I decided a few months ago to pick up an acoustic and learn some folky songs. And I really really love it. My issue is, when I go to social gatherings, like camping, or the beach, (not house parties that'd be weird) I would like to play a bit, since it's one of my favorite things to do.But I'm afraid I'm going to be seen as a douche who tries to look cool with a guitar, and I don't want to annoy people, so what should I do in this case? Just leave it at home? Also general thoughts on guys who do this? I woudn't consider that being a guitar douche at all. Just don't wear sandals!The only guitar douches IMO are the ones who sit next to you at Guitar Center, turn it to 10, and shred right over you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymaker Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I thought this was going to be about what to do when you get too much dust building up inside your guitar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I thought this was going to be about what to do when you get too much dust building up inside your guitar.We use a special technique I call "knocking the dust off." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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