one of my harp pupils started learning aged 58, he was brilliant. he's a retired plumbing lecturer and he was an excellent student, he was very committed and I think I learnt as much from him as he did from me. Give it a go, I'm sure you'll love it! It's different learning as an adult compared to learning as a child, can be more frustrating and tiring, but assuming you really want to do it, I'm sure it will be really rewarding.
I have been seriously considering learning to play an electric guitar for some time now, any advice would be welcome ie, which guitar and amp to choose (don't want to spend loads) any book & lesson recommendations ?? Thanks
I played a little at school and college - just started again at 45, fingers hardening up nicely over last few weeks and a good friend of mine has leant me a Mexican Strat to practice on - good times.
My advice is to buy the best guitar you can afford - a cheap copy Chinese strat isn't likely to inspire you to want to pick it up. The amp isn't too important when starting off - something of 10 or 15 watt output is more than enough for a lounge/bedroom.
I have been looking at this one Gibson Les Paul LPJ chocolate low gloss, any one know if it will be suitable for a novice ? Gibson Les Paul LPJ Chocolate Low Gloss Satin (2013)
Well, I'm 56 and still playing in two bands gigging on a regular basis.....Gear wise I have downsized from the ridiculous when I had 13 guitars and 5 amps.....So now using stats x 2 and a tele tuned to high A for slide, Takamine EN10c and wooden Dobro for the acoustic stuff and an Ozark 5 string banjo which does get used live, amp wise its two Fender Hot Rod's and fx is boss digital delay, cry baby and morley pro volume pedal.....guitars that don't leave the house are a Fylde Orsino and a lap steel of unknown provenance. I do rather regret selling my Gibsons, ES175, LP Custom and Firebird, but for example the LP bought a very nice 748 !!! I am not wealthy so its a balancing act, between bikes and guitars,
Well, a Gibson Les Paul is as good as most people get to start off with - just be aware that they can be a bit heavy and more of a rock sound than say a Strat or Telecaster.
.........and at the other end of the scale........(pun)......I just sold this, including the deepest version of the snare.....decided to retire from this interest.......was going pro years ago (well I actually was for a short while, until a family death changed many ambitions). AL
They do look fantastic, Especially the Graham Oliver, Massive fan of Saxon, seen them live loads of times at Sheff city hall and recently at the carling rooms Getting confusing so much choice out there, will do a bit more research before i purchase one, but hopefully soon
Andy, have a look at Yamaha Pacifica, loads of geetar for not a lot of dosh, also more versatile as can do single coil as well as humbucker, can still flap yer flares though!!!!
