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  1. Brian Oravetz

    Chapman Guitars

    🙂 What a great problem to have! Right?! I do believe it is a “first world problem”! Maybe once I get a handle on the CAGED system, and secure a Gold Top Keisel(if I can get the specs on Papa Syn’s model…), the Chapman will be next.
  2. Brian Oravetz

    Should I be ashamed for pirating softwares?

    It’s not a great idea to pirate software man. I get “why” you’re doing that, but keep in mind, you are part of thousands of people that do steal it. And when you do that, it does cause the price of the software go up, because losses for the business are recovered by passing that on to customers...
  3. Brian Oravetz

    Chapman Guitars

    Very cool Jen! What did you like about the Chapman over Charvel’s? I missed out on getting a Chapman, after trying it, then going to get some lunch; when I came back it was gone. I’m a Charvel fan, so if it plays anything like that, or better, I’m in.
  4. Brian Oravetz

    Having trouble playing clean

    I think that this is a great, subtle, yet important topic. I know that I certainly struggle with the issue. To those with more experience, what do you think about adding a noise gate to the signal chain if for no other reason than to cancel out the irritating strings that we didn’t mean to...
  5. Brian Oravetz

    What do you guys like most about the school?

    This place is quite surreal. I say that because the quality of what the Haner’s are offering is second to none; and it is content that would come with a price tag at other places. The business guy in me is curious to know what the road ahead looks like for this page. What is the goal, how is it...
  6. Brian Oravetz

    Chapman Guitars

    I had the chance to pick up and play with one of the explorer shaped guitars that was on sale at Sam Ash (trade in); and it really really felt good! The quality of the construction was as good as any of the nicer Schecters and LTD’s; which shouldn’t come as a surprise since they are made in the...
  7. Brian Oravetz

    Is CAGED really that bad?

    The commentary that you guys have given on CAGED in these few posts is better than any article I have ever read on the approach; and it is the most informative and well explained. It’s akin to putting a tangible physical framework to the crossroads of emotion and logic.
  8. Brian Oravetz

    Kiesel Guitars

    Brian, how is yours specced different than a “stock” version. I ask out of curiosity. Obviously, not being a pro musician, I’d prefer to go down a path of someone who knows what’s up. I love the notion of a gold top. I was a Les Paul idiot before I started buying Carvin’s and Kiesel’s.
  9. Brian Oravetz

    Kiesel Guitars

    Brian, I’d be down for one of the gold tops.
  10. Brian Oravetz

    Kiesel Guitars

    Wait, what? Now I know why I felt like I recognized your last name. I was thinking about getting that model. Small world. Do you know if they have one your your non-trem models in stock? Sometimes the website isn’t always up to date. 🙂
  11. Brian Oravetz

    Let's get to know each other!

    Aside from the 54 year old and two 50 year olds, I’m one of the senior citizens of this board at 47. Poppa Gates ain’t got nothing on us. I’ve played on and off since I was 16. I was an Army Infantryman for a few years, played some in the Army. Then a military contractor for a while, played...
  12. Brian Oravetz

    What is your opinion on attending a music college ?

    Christopher Lonski, damn man; that is a fantastic post! I’ve been kicking around the notion of attending the music school in Atlanta, but not because I want to make a career in music; but rather because I’m passionate about this damn instrument. I earn my living as a fortunate tech entrepreneur...
  13. Brian Oravetz

    Practice Strategy?

    One of my biggest struggles is a practice strategy. I’ve managed to get into a rut. With access to so much great learning material, I am in a phase of paralysis by analysis. I do not know what to practice when. About the only thing I have down to a ritual, is the warm up. Who has a codified...
  14. Brian Oravetz

    Left hand speed

    I took a few lessons from Steve Stine, and the exercise that he gave me was so simple that I felt dumb for not thinking of it. Simply start doing pull offs. Start with your index finger, and go for 20 seconds. Then fret your index finger and start pulling off with your middle finger for 20...
  15. Brian Oravetz

    Kiesel Guitars

    I have a Kiesel and a Carvin. They are the same guitar, the company simply changed names. Now… Let me tell ya. I love em. They are exceptionally well made guitars. Their schtick is “taking out the middle man” bit; so they sell straight to consumer. You can either get a amazing custom guitar at...
  16. Brian Oravetz

    What lessons would you like to see added?

    You guys have a lot of material here already, so that’s a tough call! But! What about exercises for finger accuracy? If such a thing exists. 🙂 But also, all in for the Gypsy Jazz suggestion!!!
  17. Brian Oravetz

    I feel broke

    Yusuf, it’s not about what guitar you have man; it’s how you use it. Some of the best guitarists in the world start on guitars that they did not like, and guess what; those guitars became amazing. Just play brother! Be proud of what you have, and how you make it sound!
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