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George Mitchell
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Location: Advance, North Carolina, USA

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Post by George Mitchell »

Hi,
Just started playing last Nov. Have played reg. guitar for many years until my fingers on my left hand started to cause me pain. Old age I guess. Thought I would try the steel and am having a great time. Don't think my wife is but I offered her my ear plugs. I am 62 and it is a little more difficult then when younger. I have gotten so much information here and I am glad I am finely a member. I will probably have a lot of dumb questions, so thanks in advance for your help.
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Sherman Willden
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Post by Sherman Willden »

Welcome, George, from a almost beginning 57 yo.

The steel is relaxing, daunting, challenging, and fun. I am just beginning again after about seven years. I remember a little but I am learning most of it all over again.

What kind of steel are you playing? I am starting out on a 12-string.

Sherman
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David L. Donald
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Post by David L. Donald »

Hi George, welcome.
No question is too dumb because everybody else had to ask it them selves sometime.
Or invent a solution... then we started asking them questions.
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George Mitchell
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I have a GFI Student 3/4 with a Peavey 112.
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Dale Bessant
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Post by Dale Bessant »

Welcome George to this wonderful world of knowledge and fellowship.....its a great place.. Image
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Duncan Hodge
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Post by Duncan Hodge »

Hey there George,
I just started a couple of years ago at age 45. The best thing I ever did. Listen to everyone's advice, then play it your way.

Duncan
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George Mitchell
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Post by George Mitchell »

Thanks for the welcome guys. It is always good to feel wanted and know help is close by.
Carl West
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Post by Carl West »

Hey George,
Welcome to the Forum. You'll get many answers to many questions here. A great bunch of guys and ladies always willing to talk to a new player. Take care.

Carl west
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Gary Goodman
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Post by Gary Goodman »

Hi George, welcome
This is the place to be. A real great Bunch of folks here and all willing to give a helping hand.

I'll be 64 in Aug and I'm still learning.

Gary goodman

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