Stupid Newbie Questions

OnemoreNeil

Old bloke picks up guitars for first time in his life and joins a forum. What stupid questions should he avoid, apart from this one?

usedtobe

That's actually a good first question!
  

Legionreturns

OnemoreNeil said:

Old bloke picks up guitars for first time in his life and joins a forum. What stupid questions should he avoid, apart from this one?

Haha! Just look at any of my posts. I'm about 8 months ahead of you and also an old bloke! 

Funkfingers

Asking questions about topics you wish to learn about is not stupid. 

Rabs

There arnt that many stupid questions.. We all have to learn this stuff from somewhere..  BUT there are plenty of stupid (sarcastic) answers 

mike_l

Don't ask "What OD/distortion/fuzz pedal" should I get.


The only correct answer is "All of them"

equalsql

Welcome to the forum @OnemoreNeil.
There are no things as stupid questions on here, certainly anyway when it comes to guitars and amps et al.
Most people are only too happy to help

EricTheWeary

I go between here and motorhome forums (yes, they are a thing) and what I've learned is there are a lot more questions about guitars than about motorhomes where the same half dozen come round again and again.
I'd suggest not asking 'what is Sambostar on about' as you'll never get a proper answer (unless his psychotherapist turns up on here) otherwise everything else is fair game. 
Welcome  

sweepy

Or, "Should I buy more gear" ?

Christophe

Don't ask - what is the point of Telecasters? I learned the hard way

Christophe

I'm still removing the tar and feathers!

tony99

An example of a good question might be "Hey Tony99, that's a nice Telecaster, would you like to sell it?"

richardhomer

Don't avoid anything - other than Speaker's Corner - unless you enjoy conflict and hostility....

OilCityPickups

Christophe said:

Don't ask - what is the point of Telecasters? I learned the hard way

God uses one ... it is a sacred instrument ... stone unbelievers!

Legionreturns

Christophe said:

Don't ask - what is the point of Telecasters? I learned the hard way

What was the answer?  

Also, this one has been pissing me off and the internet isn't helping. GAS? Guitar attachment syndrome? Giz A Strat? Gonna Arpegio Soon?

Gassage

• Avoid offset bridges.
• Avoid glue temperature
• Do not slag off Richard's Guitars
• Don't boast about the length of your tenon

Sorted.

breakstuff

I got some rather strange replies when I asked about getting to Center Parcs.

HAL9000

Don't get dragged into discussions about any of the following...

The outro to Layla
What key Sweet Home Alabama is in
Does it need a Bigsby?
Six-saddle bridges on Telecasters

Bridgehouse

Avoid asking if the earth is flat.

Avoid asking if planes can take off from conveyor belts.

Avoid asking if the KOT queue is worth it.

Avoid asking if you need another guitar.

Job jobbed.

rsvmark

Richards guitars, flat earth and whether it needs a bigsby. On no account should you ever play a les Paul with the scratch plate off and never ever use a wah wah with your left foot. Ever. 

Bridgehouse

rsvmark said:

Richards guitars, flat earth and whether it needs a bigsby. On no account should you ever play a les Paul with the scratch plate off and never ever use a wah wah with your left foot. Ever. 

Heathen!!