I've been dabbling in a lot of blues (12 bar and some licks as well) lately. Certainly no challenge to SRV (or even our very own Chas) right now, but I do enjoy the style very much and I see it as an excellent way to improve my knowledge of the fret board and what notes sound good together.
I fully understand that blues can be played successfully on an acoustic but I am starting to get that familiar itch again and the axe of choice for blues seems to be the Gibson 335. With a US trip coming up in a week I can sense that I could be visiting a guitar store during that time.
I would really welcome opinions on other options. Just like blues can be played well on an acoustic, I expect any electric would do...so is the relative expense of the 335 really worth it?
Playing the Blues
haoli25 wrote:
Ah Bill.....you have me scanning my credit card statement already and thinking up my story for "she who must be obeyed and placated"!Tony, whatever you do, DO NOT play a 335 when you are in the US. They are pure evil incarnate. Once you pick one up, you never want to put it down again. Evil, Evil, Evil. I am getting mine in August.
Bill
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Tony, regarding more the "Blues" subject than the hardware to play it:
I know that you are a Cat Stevens fan, in this video he demonstrates "Peace Train" in a Blues mode, starting at around 2:20.
I freaked !
Pierre
I know that you are a Cat Stevens fan, in this video he demonstrates "Peace Train" in a Blues mode, starting at around 2:20.
I freaked !
Pierre
Consider the range of Epiphones Casino, Sheraton or a 70s Riviera (like mine). They were good enough forthe Beatles, and a few others. Don't look at the reincarnations though get original if possible, then run for the hills cos the wife would never be placated!