Greetings from Southern California

[SoCaliJ]

Hello.

Well, after a 30 year absence I decided to return to playing, basically I'm starting over from square one.

I am now retired, and I can devote time to start learning anew. I've had my Epi LPSII for a month now, and I'm enjoying the routine; basic chords, chromatic scales, alternate picking...just basics and strictly acoustic at this point.

The Epi is only the second guitar I've bought new, the last one I bought new was in '85, an Aria Pro II Custom ZZ set neck in Ferrari red. I never really could play it, and it was a waste of a nice (and expensive) guitar with a chump that was me...

My Epi did come with a nut issue, and I've got two tall frets (18 & 20). The former I will "Mickey Mouse" for now, the latter I will rectify once I get a few ordered files so I can level, crown and dress the offending frets. Otherwise, the Epi is quite functional as it is for the basics I am practicing.

Anyway, that's my story. Thanks for having me and I look forward to both gaining your wisdom and learning to play.

Regards

jason

 

[Davis Sharp]

Welcome. Glad that you returned to guitar. We've missed you.

 

[BGood]

About your high frets. Have tried just tapping them down ? I use a little wood dowel as a punch and a hammer.

 

[SoCaliJ]

About your high frets. Have tried just tapping them down ? I use a little wood dowel as a punch and a hammer.

Something to consider, thank you.

 

[soulman969]

Welcome Jason. Nothing better than a simple slab guitar to make playing again fun.

 

[grinwer]

Hello. Jason! Nice cat, nice guitar. ) 30 years later? So do I. Ha ha ha. )))

 

[SoCaliJ]

Welcome Jason. Nothing better than a simple slab guitar to make playing again fun.

Thank you.

Problem is I already find myself wishing to add guitar #2, an Epi LPS1 P-90 TV Yellow, and not because I think Axe #2 would be easier to use or turn me into SRV's living ghost but in my mind I'm thinking a single coiled guitar will have other purposes it can serve...

I mean, I have 7 different Telescopes, so why not guitar #2?

I don't know about y'all, but I can justify ANYTHING.

That said, time to pick up the SLAB and practice.

Thanks all for the warm welcomes.

Regards

Jason

 

[Paruwi]

Hi Jason,

Welcome here @ €piTalk

 

[BGood]

If you can get your hands on the Special 1 P90, do so, you won't regret it. One of the best ratio tone / $ out there. Don't expect single coils à la Fender though. a P90 is very rich in tone, so much more than a small single coil.

 

[soulman969]

Thank you.

Problem is I already find myself wishing to add guitar #2, an Epi LPS1 P-90 TV Yellow, and not because I think Axe #2 would be easier to use or turn me into SRV's living ghost but in my mind I'm thinking a single coiled guitar will have other purposes it can serve...

I mean, I have 7 different Telescopes, so why not guitar #2?

I don't know about y'all, but I can justify ANYTHING.

That said, time to pick up the SLAB and practice.

Thanks all for the warm welcomes.

Regards

Jason

Man cannot live with only one guitar. It's unholy!

I have five Telecasters so slabs are my thing too. That's in addition to a Strat, a Gold Top LP, an ES339, a Casino, four basses and two acoustics. My justification ran amok long ago.

Now it's only a lack of space that limits me not a lack of desire. LOL

 

[Davis Sharp]

I mean, I have 7 different Telescopes, so why not guitar #2?

Two guitars is but a start. I think I'm up to 13. Another member flirts with triple digits.

 

[John]

Welcome in and welcome back @SoCaliJ , beautiful LP.

 

[saipan]

cat looks cool too..

 

[Steven Westberg]

Thank you.

Problem is I already find myself wishing to add guitar #2, an Epi LPS1 P-90 TV Yellow, and not because I think Axe #2 would be easier to use or turn me into SRV's living ghost but in my mind I'm thinking a single coiled guitar will have other purposes it can serve...

I mean, I have 7 different Telescopes, so why not guitar #2?

I don't know about y'all, but I can justify ANYTHING.

That said, time to pick up the SLAB and practice.

Thanks all for the warm welcomes.

Regards

Jason

Hey Jason! We call it having G.A.S. Or, Guitar Aquisition Syndrome!
Welcome to the addiction. Some times you buy a guitar to be lead to another one. Example, four years ago I wanted to learn slide guitar. So I bought this.


Buying this resonator led me too a guitar build style from the 1920’s called “Weissenborn”. Then I bought a Weissenborn from Dorchester and played it a year. Then I accidentally found an Aussie luthier named Richard Wilson. Richard hand built a solid Koa wood Weissenborn. It is orgasmic !



So then I played my delicious Weissenborn for a few years and started thinking, “I wonder what a solid body electric Weissenborn sounds like. So, then I had Richard build me an electric solid body.

I guess I am saying hold on to your chair because you will take an exciting ride.
Now I’m buying more normal styles like this, arriving tomorrow ...
So it goes when you have G.A.S.. :-)

 

[Oakman29]

Welcome

 

[Steven Westberg]

If you can get your hands on the Special 1 P90, do so, you won't regret it. One of the best ratio tone / $ out there. Don't expect single coils à la Fender though. a P90 is very rich in tone, so much more than a small single coil.

Wise words Jean!