Is there a cutoff age for odd shaped guitars?
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bungalowbill
Luckybastidologist
Re: Is there a cutoff age for odd shaped guitars?
I was able to watch Johnny play at a small club in 1986 from about 10-15 feet away, the man owns whatever guitar he decides to play. He totally blew me away and he gets the best tone from a Firebird....Joe
Simon_F said:As fas as I'm concerned Mr. Winter can play whatever guitar he damn well pleases! JW rocks!
I was able to watch Johnny play at a small club in 1986 from about 10-15 feet away, the man owns whatever guitar he decides to play. He totally blew me away and he gets the best tone from a Firebird....Joe
TwilightOdyssey
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Re: Is there a cutoff age for odd shaped guitars?
Totally!!!!kevlar3000 said:
Guitar Toad
Toadily Stratologist
Re: Is there a cutoff age for odd shaped guitars?
If you got the chops the make that ax sing...then pick it up.
If you got the chops the make that ax sing...then pick it up.
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Is there a cutoff age for odd shaped guitars?
I just posted this thread because it's one of those unspoken things I thought of.....a cutoff age for odd shaped guitars. I've owned a few, but just feel more at home on a standard shape. I'd never rule out getting sumpin freaky, though!
Sharp edges never have much appeal to me, but I have a place in my heart for Firebirds, since I've never owned one. The Johnny Winter thing actually didn't remind me. I've been looking at an all white Firebird! Maybe I'll grab it, if another piece of gear I have sells.
I just posted this thread because it's one of those unspoken things I thought of.....a cutoff age for odd shaped guitars. I've owned a few, but just feel more at home on a standard shape. I'd never rule out getting sumpin freaky, though!
Sharp edges never have much appeal to me, but I have a place in my heart for Firebirds, since I've never owned one. The Johnny Winter thing actually didn't remind me. I've been looking at an all white Firebird! Maybe I'll grab it, if another piece of gear I have sells.
Guitar Toad
Toadily Stratologist
Re: Is there a cutoff age for odd shaped guitars?
I understand the post completely. I had an Explorer through high school, but when I decided to start playing again early this year, I felt that the Explorer didn't fit my age. But, more likely that I wasn't player enough to sport an Explorer. So I got a strat. i'm really glad I did. It expanded my guitar playing horizons.
I understand the post completely. I had an Explorer through high school, but when I decided to start playing again early this year, I felt that the Explorer didn't fit my age. But, more likely that I wasn't player enough to sport an Explorer. So I got a strat. i'm really glad I did. It expanded my guitar playing horizons.
TwilightOdyssey
Darkness on the edge of Tone
Re: Is there a cutoff age for odd shaped guitars?
(40 lbs of butt in 30 lb butt capacity pants is sick no matter HOW old you are!!)
I think it's more butt capacity, than age.Sirion said:
(40 lbs of butt in 30 lb butt capacity pants is sick no matter HOW old you are!!)
JB_From_Hell
Jomo's Nimions
Re: Is there a cutoff age for odd shaped guitars?
Spandex should be outlawed completely.
Spandex should be outlawed completely.
Guitar Toad
Toadily Stratologist
Re: Is there a cutoff age for odd shaped guitars?
For males never allowed, female 21-40
For males never allowed, female 21-40
strat_master
New member
Re: Is there a cutoff age for odd shaped guitars?
i'd say no but personally i dont liek odd shaped guitars,
i'd say no but personally i dont liek odd shaped guitars,
SpeedDemon
New member
Re: Is there a cutoff age for odd shaped guitars?
fftopic: dammnnn nice V.
kevlar3000 said:
HELL NO!! You ain't even 35 yet and your thinking about that stuff? Good god man, FREE YOURSELF AND GET SUMPIN FREAKY!!
fftopic: dammnnn nice V.
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Is there a cutoff age for odd shaped guitars?
Friends don't let friends choose Spandex. I feel bad mentioning red flying V's, since Kevlar looks pretty cool with his, but when I say cuttoff age, maybe 35 isn't a cutoff age for a V, but is 45? I'd probably have to agree with the posts stating that it's more about how a player carries that type of guitar, but you still don't see many players over 40 playing odd shaped axes!
Maybe the times are changing, because many of those 'odd shaped' guitars are classic enough for any type of player nowadays.
Friends don't let friends choose Spandex. I feel bad mentioning red flying V's, since Kevlar looks pretty cool with his, but when I say cuttoff age, maybe 35 isn't a cutoff age for a V, but is 45? I'd probably have to agree with the posts stating that it's more about how a player carries that type of guitar, but you still don't see many players over 40 playing odd shaped axes!
Maybe the times are changing, because many of those 'odd shaped' guitars are classic enough for any type of player nowadays.
Sirion
Well-known member
Re: Is there a cutoff age for odd shaped guitars?
Probably depends on the person. If you feel well playing a radical looking axe at a certain age, it will show, and you will probably look good with it. It you feel awkward playing it, that will show as well. Same actually goes for spandex ;-)
Probably depends on the person. If you feel well playing a radical looking axe at a certain age, it will show, and you will probably look good with it. It you feel awkward playing it, that will show as well. Same actually goes for spandex ;-)
kmcguitars
GuitarArtologist
Re: Is there a cutoff age for odd shaped guitars?
I'd say there's more a cutoff age for HEAVY guitars ( i.e. les pauls,late 70's
northern ash strats) And your body/back ,Not your age decied that. I loved
my LP. But last gig I did with it, I put my spine outta wack. :yell: I'm pushing
40 and own a Vee and a Firebird. I don't see them going outta style in my
old age. Think about it... There's probaly more gray beards driving Corvette's
then guy's in there 20's. :burnout:
I'd say there's more a cutoff age for HEAVY guitars ( i.e. les pauls,late 70's
northern ash strats) And your body/back ,Not your age decied that. I loved
my LP. But last gig I did with it, I put my spine outta wack. :yell: I'm pushing
40 and own a Vee and a Firebird. I don't see them going outta style in my
old age. Think about it... There's probaly more gray beards driving Corvette's
then guy's in there 20's. :burnout:
bungalowbill
Luckybastidologist
Re: Is there a cutoff age for odd shaped guitars?
Andy Powell of Wishbone Ash looks O.K. to me. For you younger folks who haven't checked out Wishbone Ash, very cool twin lead blues/psychadelic rock....Joe
Gearjoneser said:
Andy Powell of Wishbone Ash looks O.K. to me. For you younger folks who haven't checked out Wishbone Ash, very cool twin lead blues/psychadelic rock....Joe
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