ComeHereLetMeCutYourHair said:

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How do upload pictures?

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You have to place the picture at a site that allows for uploading pictures on other sites. Photobucket or ImageShack, a site like that. You just easily upload your photo over there (just put it in the box that says "Upload Photo") and then they give you various links. Copy one and then paste it here. Just put the photo address between these: [IMG].....[/IMG] and it will show up in your post here.

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Here's a photo of my three Rickenbackers I placed on PhotoBucket. The midnight blue one on the left is the same model Wendy used for PURPLE RAIN. Hers was custom painted purple...Ric doesn't sell purple guitars. If they did I would have bought one.

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[img:$uid]http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv224/taxmanharrison/61fix4_zpsf7b4846f.jpg[/img:$uid]

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Would love to see a photo of your Prince guitar. (And a review when you get it.)

redaddict said:

I just wanted to pop back in here and update... Ever since I saw this tread I've been working like a woman obsessed on my guitar. I can now play and sing The Cross. Clearly it doesn't sound amazing yet but it's something! I've chopped my fingernails off and the tips of my fingers hurt like crazy but I love it because I feel like I am achieving something. I just wanted to say thanks again for this thread. I feel like you gave me the shove to stop crying and feeling depressed and to channel that energy into something creative and beautiful. (Hopefully I'll learn to overcome my freakishly small little finger!)

Doesn't have to sound amazing, as long as the feeling you get from just doing it is amazing. Every time I have it hanging around my neck I feel like I'm the second greatest guitar player on this flying ball and actually I'm not, but the feeling is so good!!

I don't want a guitar right now, but would love a ukelele (this ain't a joke). Any orgers have any advice about this? My middle name is 'Leilani,' and my dad named me that after the song "Sweet Leilani." Would love to learn that tune (and a few others) on the ukelele. Thanks!

I got an electric guitar from KMart on a black friday sale for $35. I also bought a white cloud for $1000.

Really?? I've played guitar for close to 30 years. I honestly can't see how buying a guitar will honor Prince whatsoever.

The better you get with a guitar, the more you realize how much you don't know. It's very easy to play simple songs on a guitar and have it be somewhat recognizable. (ala The Cross). To play anything else, and not suck ass takes a lot of practice. A LOT. Some things months, some things years. I know plenty of people that went ahead and bought all the crap up front..guitar, amp, case, picks, tab books, etc.. One month later it's propped up against the exercise bike they also no longer use.

Honor Prince by enjoying his music. However, if you choose to learn to play a guitar, do it for yourself, but be prepared to spend the time to actually learn it. Only spend the $$ on a guitar if you can see yourself sticking with it.

I did this many years ago and. . .let's just say I'm not musically inclined lol. It's a very frustrating thing for me because I so wish I were, I wish I had that gift but I really just don't. I do still have the guitar though, maybe I should at least pick it up and strum a little bit and maybe go from there. but I bet I'm still very, very bad lol

"do it for yourself, but be prepared to spend the time to actually learn it"..."takes a lot of practice. A LOT Some things months, some things years".....THIS.

injuredpinky said:

redaddict said:

redaddict said:

There's several negative comments on this thread which I don't really understand. Everyone has to start somewhere. I don't see the point in saying "don't waste your money, you'll never be any good" before someone even tries! Maybe it's not the point to be a brilliant guitarist? Maybe the point is just to do it?

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You tell 'em.

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Thank God Prince at a young age did not possess the can't do attitude that some posters here are displaying.

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injuredpinky said:

redaddict said:

injuredpinky said:

You are absolutely correct. Gotta start somewhere, and people who are interested in learning a musical instrument should definitely give it a go! It's a wonderful feeling and skill. I was just warning those who felt compelled to do so, because they thought it might honor Prince.

I think I misunderstood the gist of your post. Sorry! Give me 30 years and maybe I'll be as good as you Maybe I'll be rocking Wembley Stadium with my Zimmer frame... Or maybe I'll be sitting in my lounge room with my grandkids strumming a half decent version of The Cross. Either way sounds good to me! I'll honour Prince by not giving up. I'll honour him by working hard. I'll honour him by Keeping his music playing.

I had to google Zimmer frame...hahaha!

Good luck in your musical progression. The best part is, once you learn how to play, Prince will become just once part of your musical repoirtore. You might start with his music as your goal, but learning to play will open up a whole range of playing styles and possibilities!

And if anyone ever asks you how many guitars you need, the answer is always the same: "Just one more."

"Maybe the point is just to do it?" ...Exactly. P even said himself the guitar wasn't a easy instrument (although he made it look effortless). Be patient, but at the same time have fun......I've been playing for years and years and finally tonight learned my favorite P guitar solo ("Lady Cab Driver")...It's a never ending journey and it will pay off.

squires are good affordable guitars for beginners but like i said before have your instrument properly set up before playing... i suggest lighter strings and lower action.. it makes learning chords so much easier.

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SPYZFAN1 said:

I ordered a symbol guitar that's on the way!!

Thanks Cloreen for telling me how to upload using photobucket!

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suomynona said:

Thanks redaddict...It only took me 33 years!