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Scotttaylor72
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02/02/2006 2:21 pm
Hey there, long time lurker here...

I started playing guitar about four months ago and I've become absolutely obsessed with it. I've got two acoustics and an electric, a Fender G-Dec amp and the Line 6 guitar port for the PC. My home office is starting to really pile up with guitar stuff and now I want to make a spare guest room a guitar room, specifically set up for me and my music.

As much as I've searched, I can't find any pictures of other peoples set ups. There are plenty of places for home recording studios, but I'm not really there yet... maybe one day, I am fascinated by it. For now, I'm looking for ideas on how to set it up for acoustics, decorating stuff, yada yada yada.

If this is already here, please let me know where. I can't find it via search.
Thanks!
Scott
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02/02/2006 9:06 pm
Sounds sweet! Thanks for the good ideas. I already have three guitar stands and was planning on having them in the room, but thinking back on it now, it sure would take up a lot of room. Besides, hanging guitars just look cool. :cool: Anyone have a pics to share? I feel like I'm going to want to expand quickly and get into recording and such, so I don't want to short change myself.
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02/03/2006 12:53 am
Right on man, thanks for the advice anyway. Tell ya what, I'll take pictures along the way as the room comes together. I'm pretty excited about it. As soon as the inlaws leave on Monday, I'll be in there hooking it up! :)
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02/03/2006 1:06 am
Originally Posted by: PonyOne-sound deadening on the walls, specifically in the corners
-comfy couches and chairs, without really high armrests, because armrests inhibit playing
-stools
-a few guitar wall hangers
-an amp stand that elevates and tilts your amp so it gets more overall definition
-minifridge with some refreshments
-coffee table
-lots of books on theory, etc to fall back on

-Beer fridge :D
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02/03/2006 2:12 am
I have a full bar in the house actually. Kegorator and a 7' bar with a fishtank in the middle. :D
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02/03/2006 2:36 am
Yeah, I have 2 bars... one is a full blown bar inside with a kegorator and a 8' bar,the other is an outdoor kitchen with a built in stainless steel fridge. Once I'm done with the guitar room, I'll show 'em all.
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02/07/2006 6:38 am
My little collection (Breedlove AC 200/SM) and some inspiration...
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02/07/2006 6:45 am
Here's a pic of my small setup. A little tip, don't play your big amp with your acoustic guitar anywhere near it. I was hearing a strange noise one day while playing my B-52 and I noticed it was the strings on my martin leaping of the fretboard from the vibration. :eek:



I am a constant evolving music machine. Oh Man, I just forgot what I was playing. Oh well, on to the next song. :rolleyes:
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02/07/2006 6:58 am
wow.. thats such a nice set up!!! can i barrow that amp? and maby the jackson? i dont want to push it though. LOL
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02/07/2006 7:11 am
Originally Posted by: 16andlifetogowow.. thats such a nice set up!!! can i barrow that amp? and maby the jackson? i dont want to push it though. LOL


I wish I had the amp to loan you. I just sent it out today for some repairs. :( I could loan you my jackson but you will have to take a number. :p
I am a constant evolving music machine. Oh Man, I just forgot what I was playing. Oh well, on to the next song. :rolleyes:
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02/07/2006 8:13 am
What type of effects processor is that?
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02/07/2006 8:39 am
Originally Posted by: jiujitsu_jesusWhat type of effects processor is that?


That there is one of them fandangled GNX4's by Digitech. :D
I am a constant evolving music machine. Oh Man, I just forgot what I was playing. Oh well, on to the next song. :rolleyes:
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02/07/2006 5:05 pm
awesome pix! I'll sketch out my plans and post them here later tonight. Unfortunately for me, the room has to be available for guests, so I'm planning on making a murphy bed for it, which I'm pretty pysched about.
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02/07/2006 5:25 pm
Originally Posted by: bigbudaI wish I had the amp to loan you. I just sent it out today for some repairs. :( I could loan you my jackson but you will have to take a number. :p


ok, fine.... but i want number 1! :D
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02/07/2006 8:12 pm
that an acoustic amp? those things are sweet to play with, man.
JK :cool:

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02/08/2006 9:04 pm
Originally Posted by: rockonn91that an acoustic amp? those things are sweet to play with, man.


Yup, it's a Brhringer ACX1000. I had a Fishman Pickup installed under the saddle in my Martin, it sounds real nice.
I am a constant evolving music machine. Oh Man, I just forgot what I was playing. Oh well, on to the next song. :rolleyes:
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02/08/2006 9:04 pm
ha! Hell yeah man, open invitation! I'm in the negotiation phase with my girlfriend right now as to what I'm going to be able to get away with in the room. Soon as I get total buy in from her, I'll draw it all out... got a bunch of ideas.
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03/06/2006 4:19 pm
So is there no way to attach pictures other than linking them to a hosting service? The room is coming along quite nicely right now and I want to share some pics. I guess I could put them on snapfish....
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03/06/2006 5:38 pm
This is the easiest picture hosting site I know of, it is what I use for all of mine and it is free.
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03/06/2006 5:53 pm
giddy up! Here we go, like I said I think it's coming along quite nicely, but I do have some more work to do.

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