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#2510253 23-Jun-2020 09:25

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Look, I don't want to get too carried away, if I could perhaps get to near the level of Mark Knoffler, that would probably cover me I think. Would a $200 guitar and some lessons get me there? :)

You'll have to really put in the hard yards over at least 6 weeks to attain that level.

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#2510254 23-Jun-2020 09:26

networkn:

Look, I don't want to get too carried away, if I could perhaps get to near the level of Mark Knoffler, that would probably cover me I think. Would a $200 guitar and some lessons get me there? :)

With that you'd be starting with quite an advantage over Mark Knopfler, considering he was self-taught. :)

Interesting bit of trivia about Mark Knopfler - he never used a plectrum, just his fingers.

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#2510256 23-Jun-2020 09:26

His first guitar was a knock off Strat, so you should be fine.

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#2510257 23-Jun-2020 09:28

Lizard1977:

networkn:

Look, I don't want to get too carried away, if I could perhaps get to near the level of Mark Knoffler, that would probably cover me I think. Would a $200 guitar and some lessons get me there? :)

With that you'd be starting with quite an advantage over Mark Knopfler, considering he was self-taught. :)

Interesting bit of trivia about Mark Knopfler - he never used a plectrum, just his fingers.

I may just call him up, he probably wouldn't mind giving me a couple of lessons yeah? :)

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#2510340 23-Jun-2020 10:50

networkn:

Look, I don't want to get too carried away, if I could perhaps get to near the level of Mark Knoffler, that would probably cover me I think. Would a $200 guitar and some lessons get me there? :)

Well, I bet Mark still sounds like Mark if he plays on a $200 guitar, so theoretically...yes!

However, I still say go hard or go home. Buy an ex-Slash in an auction and at least you'll have an investment artwork...!

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#2510413 23-Jun-2020 12:32

SX guitars are a good (sub $200) budget guitar and usually have a very good action.
Avoid nylon (classical) string guitars if you are wanting to strum.
Just buy a set of extra light gauge strings for your guitar while learning.

Gibson's Learn and Master Guitar is a good course for beginner

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#2510416 23-Jun-2020 12:37

This thread, especially the focus on Mark Knopfler, brings to mind a French and Saunders sketch about learning to play the guitar. It's six mins long, so skip to the 2min mark for Mark's appearance, but the whole thing is brilliant and worth the watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeIxJzdPD0A

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#2510420 23-Jun-2020 12:47

The mention of tuning reminded me how difficult that is for many beginners. If you're going acoustic, the clip on neck tuners are the way to go I think, although I personally have not owned one for long periods.

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#2510655 23-Jun-2020 16:13

I use the guitartuna app on my phone and it works really well. Also tried a clip on and they were much the same.

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#2510739 23-Jun-2020 17:44

Try one of these instead....

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#2510759 23-Jun-2020 17:48

Handsomedan:

networkn:

Look, I don't want to get too carried away, if I could perhaps get to near the level of Mark Knoffler, that would probably cover me I think. Would a $200 guitar and some lessons get me there? :)

You'll have to really put in the hard yards over at least 6 weeks to attain that level.

But only off YouTube. Thos lessons are totally over rated.

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#2510793 23-Jun-2020 18:42

Geektastic:

networkn:

Look, I don't want to get too carried away, if I could perhaps get to near the level of Mark Knoffler, that would probably cover me I think. Would a $200 guitar and some lessons get me there? :)

Well, I bet Mark still sounds like Mark if he plays on a $200 guitar, so theoretically...yes!

However, I still say go hard or go home. Buy an ex-Slash in an auction and at least you'll have an investment artwork...!

JJ Cale played a $50 guitar:

http://www.americanstandardtime.com/2014/06/10/j-j-cales-fifty-dollar-guitar/

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#2510812 23-Jun-2020 19:46

networkn:

Look, I don't want to get too carried away, if I could perhaps get to near the level of Mark Knoffler, that would probably cover me I think. Would a $200 guitar and some lessons get me there? :)

Why worry? Plenty of practice on your latest trick, you'll be twisting by pool come summer.

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#2511017 23-Jun-2020 21:30

dafman:

networkn:

Look, I don't want to get too carried away, if I could perhaps get to near the level of Mark Knoffler, that would probably cover me I think. Would a $200 guitar and some lessons get me there? :)

Why worry? Plenty of practice on your latest trick, you'll be twisting by pool come summer.

As long as he doesn't come on and follow me home down the telegraph road, of course - unless he makes his money for nothing by private investigations.

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#2511113 24-Jun-2020 01:56

Geektastic:

As long as he doesn't come on and follow me home down the telegraph road, of course - unless he makes his money for nothing by private investigations.

It's alright, you can carry on with the walk of life.

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