New member and story!

[Brazilianwood]

Hi everybody, greetings from Brazil! Hope everybody is well and healthy! I am amateur guitar player (a kind of beginner level in the last 20 years). I have been playing classic rock in a band with friends for the last 12 years (ocasionally playing in bars or in friend’s birthday parties). I never care that much for acoustic guitars but gradually it come to my interest. I always like old blues and last year I watched a documentary about Robert Johnson on Netflix. Shortly after I bought a Taylor 324ce. I have discovered the AGF and started my journey! In the beginning of the year I have come across with a mint 2005 Martin Om41 special. After I bought the 324 I became curious about having a traditional spruce/rosewood combo. I bought it and shortly after COViD came to my country. Despite all pandemia horror and sadness I had more time to be with my family and play. After so many years walking to the side I am moving forward and probably I am more an acoustic player than electric. What a joy to wake up and play these beauties (probably with a clear ear) and hear all these beautiful tones and overtones. I have discovered delta blues and fingerpicking like Tommy Emmanuel, Elizabeth Cotten and Big Bill Broonzy among others. This have been an wonderful journey and would like to thank everyone here for being part of it with my daily readings learning about music and incredible guitars! Best regards David

[mercy]

Welcome, the Forum is a wonderful part of my daily life and Ive been playing for over 60 yrs. I enjoy the conversations and camaraderie as well as the info and sharing the NGD's with proud new owners. Once in awhile I have something that I think might help others to share.

[Deliberate1]

From one David to another, welcome. This community has bee a great source of information and inspiration for me as well.
If you are not familiar with this sub-genre of American blues, you may find it interesting: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bentonia,_Mississippi. If it strikes a chord, check out the YouTube videos of some of the Bentonia luminaries. I'd love to go down there and see and hear it for myself. But, given the state of the world, that might be a while.
Wish you and your countrymen and women all the best. Here in the US we see how the pandemic has ravaged Brazil mercilessly.
David

[Bob from Brooklyn]

Welcome David. Make yourself at home.

[Brazilianwood]

Originally Posted by Deliberate1

From one David to another, welcome. This community has bee a great source of information and inspiration for me as well.
If you are not familiar with this sub-genre of American blues, you may find it interesting: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bentonia,_Mississippi. If it strikes a chord, check out the YouTube videos of some of the Bentonia luminaries. I'd love to go down there and see and hear it for myself. But, given the state of the world, that might be a while.
Wish you and your countrymen and women all the best. Here in the US we see how the pandemic has ravaged Brazil mercilessly.
David

Thank you very much!!! Regarding COVID, unfortunately, both countries (US and Brazil) are, respectively, the leaders of tha plague! Stay healthy!

[jschmitz54]

Welcome David! That’s a very nice story about your journey to the acoustic side of guitars . Stay safe and enjoy the forum.

[Wildgift]

Welcome and stay well!

[rstaight]

Welcome, lots of great folks here. Enjoy the ride you are beginning.

[H165]

Hey! Welcome to the Forum!

Glad to hear you've gotten interested in the most portable full-range self-accompaniment instrument in the world.

Lots of new doors out here to open

[asobi]

Welcome! I also joined pretty recently, this community is a tremendous resource filled with great friends, aficionados and salty opinions! See you around

[dan!]

Welcome! This is a wonderful place - we’re all lucky to have each other.

I hope you will be sharing some of the wonderful music from Brasil with us! Or at least some cachaca...

[Proclaimer888]

Hi and welcome Brazilian Wood!! Love to get a recon of the local guitar makers in your area when you have a chance...Play on!

[beatcomber]

Olá David!

You are blessed to live in country that has contributed substantially to the art of acoustic guitar playing. Luiz Bonfá is one of my absolutely favorite musicians.