New here! Hey everyone :)

[xTJBx]

Whats up guys! Just wanted to introduce myself so I dont feel like as much of a lurker. I just joined and purchased my first month of lessons to learn Mandolin and improve my guitar playing.

I have a Gold Tone GM-35 mandolin and a Seagull S6 Acoustic (several electrics but you may not be as interested in them lol)

Really want to be able to improve my fretting and technique on mandolin as well as be able to map the fretboard and improvise effectively

Looking forward to growing my skills with you folks, together.

[Shaky_loves_banjo]

Hey @tjbusedgear A hearty welcome to you!! Wonderful to see a new face here and hoping you’ll be active I can say hands down this is the most encouraging forum you’ll ever find and we’re all glad your here!

[Archie]

Hi @tjbusedgear Trevor to @BanjoBen 's Forum

[BanjoBen]

Honored to have you, @tjbusedgear! Let me know how we can help! There are tons of knowledgeable and nice folks around here.

[Deere_Crossing]

Welcome Trevor. You’re in the right place if you’re really serious about your playing. After you get oriented with the site, please share with us what you’re working on. Keep connected and most of all, keep picking!

[JohnM]

Hello and welcome Trevor!

[xTJBx]

@BanjoBen @JohnM @Deere_Crossing @Archie @Shaky_loves_banjo

Thanks everyone for the kind words. Everyone here seems really nice. I’ll be sure to share some clips and media with you guys soon enough

I’m 26 and decided to pick up the mandolin because i’ve always liked folk music and the simplicity of making music in a band setting with only acoustic instruments. No pedals, effects or amps if you choose. Just fingers and wood instruments. It would be nice to tailgate with the mandolin and make music with people I meet at festivals and other venues. And maybe one day have a 4 piece jam band.

I found Banjo Ben via YouTube and was really surprised with his talent and experience as a musician. Thank you all!

[Archie]

Without a doubt the best learning resource on the Internet. Everyone here is very supportive @tjbusedgear Trevor

[BanJoe]

Wow. You’re only 26 and already made one of the best decisions of your life.
You are gonna have soo much fun!
As a Beginner, that’s my expert opinion.

[Grinnin]

Welcome @tjbusedgear. Glad to have ya!! As all have already said, Sooooo much to take away from this place. Everyone is really, really willing to help in any way they are able. Such a supportive group!!

[10-S-E_Dave]

Welcome aboard @tjbusedgear. I’m pretty new here myself and I can tell you I’ve never felt more welcome than with this fine group of folks. Additionally, this is the most drama free forum I’ve ever been a part of. Settle in and enjoy the ride, my friend. Glad you’re here.

[oaklymaple]

Glad to see more people hanging around here. Hope you have a good time and learn as much as you can.

[xTJBx]

@oaklymaple @10SE_Dave @Grinnin @BanJoe

Thanks eveyone! Really hyped to see a active forum community. Thats going to make the journey a lot of fun.

Heres a picture of my mando now that I edited my account and figured out the site.
My Mandolin

[DrGuitar1]

Welcome on board, glad to have you here. I’d like to know more about your electric instruments; sometimes that tells you more about a player than their acoustic ones.

[Michael_Mark]

Welcome @xTJBx, glad to have you here!

[Jeff_Perryman]

Welcome to the group! I’ve been working on mandolin thru Ben’s site for almost a year and half, you will not be disappointed! Other biggest piece of advice, plan on going to a Cabin Camp! Enjoy the ride!

[xTJBx]

Fair enough lol. Here they are
07’ Gibson Les Paul Studio (Wine Red)
'17 Gibson Les Paul Tribute (Gold Top)
Charvel Desolation DST-1 (Flame Maple Trans Red)
Charvel Pro Mod DK22 (Pharos Gold)

My Electric Guitars

[blkelk31051]

Hello and welcome to the forum! Becky

[DrGuitar1]

Nice looking guitars. I’ve always been a fan of the Les Paul (and have owned a couple in my life, a Black Beauty and a Gold Top), but then I am not a fan of the weight. Still, real nice looking guitars! I don’t have many electrics these days, just 3 very different ones:

Left to right:
Hohner “Steinberger” Fretless bass, Casio PG380 Digital Guitar, Ibanez RS 135, Jay Turser JT134 Quilt semi-hollowbody.
As with all my guitars, they tend to be tools to use in specific situations rather being top of the line or collectable. Lots of fun to play though.

[xTJBx]

The weight is where that beautiful tone gets its magic, vibrating through the body . Everyone has there preference though. I get how weight can be a big factor. Thats why I have the super-strat haha. They’re all great guitars though with many different personalities and uses for specific scenarios. I couldn’t be happier.

Really like that hollow-body you have there. I’ve seen some impressive Jay Turser models. Always liked those tail-pieces as well. Really nice setup!