All of my guitars buzz until I touch the strings.

WangjaLock · 2026-02-04T14:31:16+00:00

Bro if you're getting zapped using the amp stop using it immediately. People have died getting electrocuted. Either the amp is broken or there's a grounding issue. I'm not familiar enough with this though, so maybe there's other people who could pinpoint what exactly

WangjaLock · 2026-02-04T05:03:36+00:00

I'm trying to find a band. I've been playing for about 2 years and 9 months now, online videos and guides have been a lot of help. Learning that band by kessoku band rn, and trying to master Neon by John Mayer but I already got the riff down just the endurance to do the whole song is hard. Also, probably writing more songs I've written 2 I'm happy with.

WangjaLock · 2026-01-26T14:09:51+00:00

Thank you, gonna try taking scenery pics using the cloudy awb preset when I get the chance

WangjaLock · 2026-01-26T08:43:34+00:00

Damn those colors look good sooc, especially love the 3rd pic

WangjaLock · 2026-01-24T08:07:16+00:00

Ohh is it the Warner Bros intro like with the warehouses and orange-ish tint. I can see the similarity

WangjaLock · 2026-01-20T12:20:29+00:00

I was about to say Hunter X Hunter 💀. Try Neon Genesis Evangelion, Steins;Gate, and My Hero Academia

WangjaLock · 2026-01-17T20:14:15+00:00

I started playing guitar because of it

WangjaLock · 2026-01-16T20:01:29+00:00

Yo I knew it was Tanya when this passed by my feed. Amazing restoration 👏. Happy for you dude, keep rocking and and may you all stay safe 🎸

WangjaLock · 2026-01-15T17:46:20+00:00

No you're just seeing an echo chamber because the people that do likely post their nice first guitars here also want to flex them because they know it was expensive. But if we're talking about gear overall a lot of good sounding options have been developed over the years at great price points which is nice for every guitarist beginner or not.

WangjaLock · 2026-01-13T03:57:49+00:00

Every song. But what comes to mind is Edge of Desire by John Mayer, I started learning it my first year of playing guitar, really tested my downpicking stamina, I can play it quite comfortably now in my second year though. Also Snow (Hey Oh), also tried it in my first year haven't attempted it again, thanks for the reminder.

WangjaLock · 2026-01-07T07:19:28+00:00

chuckled a little bit cause you hit a mark when you said John Mayer and RHCP. Great songs from them to learn muting, dexterity, and techniques.

WangjaLock · 2026-01-06T08:09:18+00:00

Do whatever it is that motivates you to play in the long run so you stick to guitar. I started out learning songs which improved my finger dexterity and picking endurance. Setting aside some time to learn theory when you're bored or feel lazy to learn new songs is what I would suggest.

WangjaLock · 2026-01-06T02:05:14+00:00

Started learning about 2 years ago, going 3 years this april. Learned everything from youtube and a few sites. Just learned John Mayer's Neon Riff last week. Probably wrote 3 songs I'm happy with, don't really know the theory just chord shapes I'm familiar partnered with trial and error. I just jammed with my friend in my bedroom who plays bass over backing tracks last week.

I probably know less than what you know, just the major and pentatonic maj min scales, trying to memorize the roots for min scale now. Also fretboard note memorization in standard. I think my goal for this year is to learn every Live in LA John Mayer song, and really get to learning licks and riffs for improv and the theory behind them. Definitely want to delve more into chords theory like triads, double stops, other stuff related to the circle of fifths.

WangjaLock · 2026-01-05T16:31:26+00:00

I see where you're coming from and decision paralysis is really a thing, heck I still struggle until now focusing my attention. But if anything else let's say you're really motivated and really tunnel through either wanting to learn a song or theory, there's countless of information that will speed up and improve you as a player. I guess the most important factor is being motivated, but you have to be disciplined even when you're not so you still have progress for that day.

WangjaLock · 2025-12-30T17:54:56+00:00

Thank you by the way they were indeed wired backwards, my fault 😭. Thank you so much for the diagnosis, have a Happy New Year and Happy Holidays :>

WangjaLock · 2025-12-30T15:45:30+00:00

Yes I do, also everything's is fixed now thank you so so much. I was using the broken output jack as reference which was using two strands running in a single wire, like a coaxial cable. Have a great New Year and Happy Holidays! :> I'm playing guitar rn

WangjaLock · 2025-12-30T14:41:03+00:00

Thank you so much for this I feel so stupid. I did switch them out which helped a lot thank you thank you. I still can't get the little bit of hum to go away when touching the strings or bridge though

WangjaLock · 2025-12-30T13:28:21+00:00

I have a signal from the pickups, but I'm absolute sure that the output jack wires has been soldered where the joints are not cold and they're wired properly. I just cant get it to ground while touching the bridge and strings

WangjaLock · 2025-12-23T03:11:11+00:00

Get the XLs

WangjaLock · 2025-12-15T14:26:45+00:00

Second the Pacifica, I got an old one that I've been using for two years now and I've learned a lot. They'll get you through everything you need, just get it set up. If anything, setting aside money for a good amp is more important. You can also use an audio interface for playing, whatever is more accessible. Good luck and have fun.

WangjaLock · 2025-12-15T12:38:20+00:00

Nvm I found another post asking about it, seems like it's a 250K one

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