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[JCKnife]

I imagine we have a lot of guitar players here. Curious to what extent you've taken it? See poll!

[UnMiked20]

I haven't played in years but I was never really good.

Just good enough to play a few popular riffs for self gratification!

[bluntforcetrauma]

I own and play a PRS(paul reed smith) custom 22 electric

martin D15 acoustic/electric

takamine sante fe acoustic/electric

[voxwah0]

bluntforcetrauma wrote: I own and play a PRS(paul reed smith) custom 22 electric

I just picked up one of those myself. Beautiful instrument.

I've been playing for 8 years. Never publicly though, not for lack of want though. All the other musicians I know are either unreliable or have an ego bigger than mine.

[Chris UK]

Been playing since I heard Eddie back in late 79. Prior to that I had played classical stuff on violin, viola and piano. Did the originals bands thing in my teens and early twenties and had some modererate sucess on the local scene. Since then played on and off mainly in covers bands, but not done much since I became a Dad a couple of years ago.

My main guitar is a red 1986 Hamer Steve Stevens signature, plus I have a bunch of Yamahas. I have a home built FX rack and currently looking for a new head.

Chris.

[Seven]

I have been playing guitar since 1982 - yes, since I first heard Eddie on Diver Down. I currently play in a cover band in the Dallas area. We gig a couple times a month at bars and clubs.

Guitars: Fender Strat, Kramer, a couple acoustics
Ibanez bass
Mapex Drum set

[Dutchie]

I've been playing since around 1990. I don't take it to seriously though. Just mainly noodle.

Guitars:

EVH EBMM (cherryburst)
Ibanez Jem 77fp
Ibanez RG350
Fender Squire (turning into VH1 replica)
OLP double neck (6/12 string)
Ibanez thinbody electric acoustic
Monterey 12 string acoustic
and 2 other cheap ass electrics that aren't worth mentioning.

[vhrob]

I have been playing for about 12 years. I have been building EVH guitars for 10 years and basically play only VH stuff.

Right now I have,

EBMM (amber quilt EVH model)
Peavey Wolfgang (Black standard)
Black/white Franky replica
Red/while and black Franky replica
Kramer 5150 replica
Kramer 1984 replica
Bumblebee replica
Ibanez Destroyer Shark replica
Steinberger 1985 GL2T Trans Trem 5150 painted guitar

I have had about 60 guitars in the last 12 years and as of right now these are the ones that I have kept and plan on keeping. I dont need 90 freakin EVH guitars. I think 9 is pretty good for a guy that sits in his room and plays Eddie riffs. I play through a 5150 peavey combo and use the basic MXR stuff with some BOSS stuff too :thumb:

Rob

[Decatone]

I've been payed to shut up playing the guitar :yell:

I can't go more than 3 or 4 days without playing the guitar, it's my comfort zone, I've been smitten for 30years.
Played in bands for a long time but gave up about 10 years ago.
Lost more money on my addiction for guitar stuff than the price of my house :(

My set up is

Jackson '88 Ltd. Ed. (modded with twin SD buckers)... my trusted friend.
Soldano Decatone head and 4 12.
GCX switch system into Ground Control pro footboard
TC G-major effects.

[catch73]

i have not played in at least a year and a half i was not that good i got my first guitar at age 24 i know a late start i took lessons through my friend loren k aka guitar guru although i may not be that good a player it was worth takin lessons because loren and i are friends and go to shows together ive seen about 8 or ten shows with him includin dlr sammy solo billy idol ratt lynch mob poison :thumb:

[liquid_steel_az]

I've been playing for about 25 years. Played in various bands doing the backyard parties and small clubs until I quit gigging about 7 years ago.....now I just play with myself. :D

Some of my gear:

2000 Peavey Wolfgang (Black Cherry Flametop)
1987 Ibanez RG 550
1994 Gibson Custom "The Paul II"
Kramer 5150
Yamaha F-335 Acoustic
Peavey 5150 Head with 2 cabs
Marshall MG 100DFX
Digitech 2120 Effects processor
MXR EVH Phaser
MXR EVH Flanger
Dunlop 535Q Wah pedal

[evhua]

I'm a lead singer in a Queen cover band, but I play guitar on my house. :D

here is my not so huge equipment.

EVH WOLFGANG gloss black standard :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

FENDER STRATOCASTER, blackie. :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

Ibanzed rx series, custum, modified by myself: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
thin neck, with 5 final scalloped frets, painted, by my self a la Frankenstrat Red White black .
One pick up, a Di Marzio hot zone ( the same on EBMM, but it was called AIR Pro), directly mounted into the body.

Marshall 100 watts, all tube.

Chorus and Delay separate pedals.

Jim dunlop , Hendrix wah wah.

what else do I need in order to be happy and play my favorite VAN HALEN songs???

I guess this is it. :D :dance: :thumb:

[unclehomey1]

I play every day but am not in a band at the moment. Also play the keys a lot.

Got about 30 guitars. Always looking for more!!

Currently looking for a pre-war Martin that'll cost more than my house :-)

MZ

[JCKnife]

evhua wrote: I'm a lead singer in a Queen cover band, but I play guitar on my house. :D



Man, that's impressive if you can sing in a Queen cover band. I think Freddie was to vocals as Edward is to guitar. :thumb:

[evhua]

Well said! :thumb:

Imagine Freddie and Eddie play together :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: It would be awesome ! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: