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My first guitar in 15 years, and one question. (lemmy.ml)
submitted 5 months ago by to c/guitars@lemmy.world
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Played guitar and bass when I was a teenager, but got rid of my stuff in my 20s when money was tight and I wasn't playing much. Been feeling the need for a creative outlet recently so I went a few towns over to a used music shop and grabbed this beauty. I've always loved Ovation guitars, the round back profile feels more natural to play than a standard dreadnought style. Spent a bit more than I was hoping when I walked in but I'm very happy to have something to play again.

I do have a question for the community here; where do you buy strings and whatnots online, that's not amazon or guitarcenter? I live in rural BFE and there are no music stores within 50 miles of me or else I'd go to one of those.

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[–] 6 points 5 months ago* (3 children)

congrats!

Strings By Mail

Strings and Beyond

Stringjoy

Sweetwater

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  • [–] 4 points 5 months ago

    Yeah, I found Stringjoy a while back and I'm loving their coated strings on my acoustic. I've also got a pair of 11s for my Jazzmaster, but I have yet to put them on. I definitely second Stringjoy.

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    • [+] 4 points 5 months ago (1 child)
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  • [–] 2 points 5 months ago

    That's hard to hear and I'm sorry for you

    And honestly, I feel you very much
    In my late youth I got a deep cut in my left little finger, which also cut a tendon
    Can't move it that good anymore
    Pretty much immediately, after letting it heal for 4-6 weeks, I tried playing
    As I also have nerve damage, I don't really feel much in the finger as well
    I could play some simpler chords, but after showing myself, that I still could, if I want, I pretty much stopped playing
    Probably, because I don't want to see, that's it's just not working anymore, like it used to...

    Still have a half-acoustic and an electrical one in my apartment, but neatly packed away and ready to pick up, if I ever get a real urge to try it again

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    • [–] 3 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    Nice guitar, I'd like to try an ovation at some point haven't had the chance yet but they seem really unique and have some great looking designs too.

    I do usually get strings when poking around local music shops but for awhile I was ordering direct from d'addario chasing those points, but I like trying out a variety so I'll pick up a couple at a time one I've used I know I'll get some time out of and whatever I haven't tried yet or catches my eye. If I didn't have the option of nearby shops I'd probably just stock up a couple times a year or try to order direct from manufacturer if they offer it.

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    • [–] 3 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    That is a gorgeous guitar! Love it! I always either get mine from Sweetwater or Reverb if I buy online. Most of the time, though, I try to buy from the locally owned store

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    • [–] 2 points 5 months ago

    My first acoustic guitar in the 90s was an Ovation. Enjoy! Sounds like there are a lot of good advice below. You got this.

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    [–] 2 points 5 months ago

    Stringjoys are pretty good

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