First post...uh yay!
I have nothing to post about so I figured I'd do a cool guitar survey I found...because playing guitar is my life..and because I'm a dork like that :D.
Guitar Player Survey.
How long have you played guitar for?
About 7 years
Did you take lessons?
Nope..well about 2 years ago I took flamenco lessons. It wasn't too fun though.
If so, for how long?
Maybe a year...lessons kinda threw me off my natural instincts
How many guitars do you own?
I have four.
Do you play primarily acoustic or electric?
Three acoustic and one electric.
Do you own any amps, effects pedals, or digital processors?
I have an amp and a distortion pedal.
Do you write your own music?
I really try to but it doesn't come very easily to me. I have a few complete songs though.
How many hours a day (on average) do you practice?
Uhh...I guess probably at least two hours cumulatively
Who are your "guitar player" influences?
Keith Urban and Chris Perez are my main influences.
Have you ever performed on a stage?
Yes
Are you in a band?
I am but we're still in our garage phase..
If so, what type of music do you play?
All kinds..mostly old stuff. Although the guys are letting me bring my mad Demi Lovato skills into rehearsal :)
Do you have a favorite guitar?
Probably my old acoustic
Dream guitar?
A Martin acoustic or a Les Paul custom electric
Do you want to be a professional musican or hobbyist?
I already do it for a hobby..but I would love to do it professionally
What is your favorite guitar color?
Sunburst :)
How carefully do you treat your guitars?
As carefully as possible
How many guitars is too many?
If you have so many that you don't play all of them...give them to me ha..
Longest time playing a guitar without stopping?
Oh I guess like 6 or 7 hours
Do you like Gibson or Fender?
I have a Fender now..but I'd really love to have a Gibson too.
Which do you prefer, tremolo or hardtail?
Tremolo
What is your favorite style of music to play?
I like all types..but I really love playing classic rock.
Do you like "Extreme shape" guitars? (IE: Flying V, Explorer)
Not really..I kinda never did..
Does Metal rule?
Sure :]
How long to you like to warm up before a gig?
Not long...makes you more nervous
Does weed really make you play better?
Not that I know of..
Do girls really like guitar players?
From my experience...yes ;)
Do you play by ear or with music theory?
All by ear..
Can you read sheet music or tab?
Yes but I don't use it
Can you play any other instruments?
I play piano, bass, drums, and mandolin too.
If you could learn any other instrument what would it be?
I'd really like to get better a piano.
Do you have a car?
Yep
Do you like Jimi Hendrix?
Absolutely. You kinda hafta bow down to the master. "Voodoo Child" is unfathomable.
Why do you play guitar?
Honestly because I can't imagine who I'd be if I didn't.
Does it frusterate you to listen to artists who can play better than you?
No it just makes me want to try harder.
If you could meet any guitar player who would it be?
Right now I'd say Chris Perez
Can you sing and play at the same time?
Yes I can
What is your "Dream" rig?
I don't really have one..anything that sounds good will do
Most expensive piece of guitar equipment owned?
Probably the amp
Do you care what kind of wood a guitar is?
It doesn't really matter to me
Slim necks, medium necks or basball bat necks?
Medium
Set neck, bolt on, or neck-thru?
Set
Humbuckers or single coils?
I like my single coils..
Are you broke?
I'm always broke ):
Why are you doing this survey?
I need a post for livejournal...and I'm bored...
And there you have it...an questions? Yes I know I'm a dork :)