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Post by Ripper on Jan 2, 2008 11:39:21 GMT -5
My head is sore from banging it against the wall. How do you explain to the little woman so she understands... I NEED a guitar with humbuckers. I try to convey to her the differeces between single coil and humbuckers. I played her a few ditties on my Strat, then a few phrases on my daughters Ibanez w/humbucker, but she looks up at me with those little brown eyes and says....brace yourself guys! "I cant hear any difference"  I could feel the dark clouds forming overhead. This poor mis-informed creature. I just felt like holding her, rocking her in my arms saying..."shhh, shhhh itll be okay" But she just turned on one foot and went upstairs. Then I thought, maybe its my playing?.....nah!....its her! ;D Fellas as grown men, dont you just hate having to justify a new guitar purchase! I mean why do men climb mountains?....Because theyre there! |
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Post by ccso8462 on Jan 2, 2008 12:20:23 GMT -5
My wife says the same thing. How can a trained classical violinist not hear the difference in tone/timbre from sc's to hb's? Makes me nuts! Are our ladies related?
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Post by Ripper on Jan 2, 2008 12:38:24 GMT -5
cc...
If your wife is a Philippina, then perhaps! ;D
They all seem to know one another.
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Post by ux4484 on Jan 2, 2008 13:00:16 GMT -5
My Mrs fortunately does not suffer from that ailment.
She doesn't know the difference technically, but she's always been able to differentiate a strat or tele sound from a LP or SG type sound.
When I got the the €pi LP home, her comment was: "That's the sound that was missing!". ;D
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Post by Ripper on Jan 2, 2008 14:20:02 GMT -5
ux...
Does she have a sister? ;D
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Post by Runewalker on Jan 2, 2008 15:05:59 GMT -5
"....My head is sore from banging it against the wall.
How do you explain to the little woman so she understands.......
Fellas as grown men, dont you just hate having to justify a new guitar purchase! I mean why do men climb mountains?....Because theyre there! First, you can never explain it so she understands, any more than why you could comprehend why she would possibly need another pair of shoes or another handbag. Second, you don't have to justify. Next time she is out, shopping of course, drag out all of her shoes and handbags, line them up, or more accurately, stack them, take copious pictures to document the irrefutable evidence. Then count both sets, multiply the numbers times the average cost of womens shoes, then the average cost of handbags. As a bonus, do the same to the dresses. Go buy about 4 new guitars to start catching up. She gripes, pull out the evidence. Then be prepared to remember you favorite sex partner when you were 16 (your picking hand?), for at least 2 months. No problem, whatever I can do to help, glad to do it. |
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Post by crazymanandy on Jan 2, 2008 16:14:28 GMT -5
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Post by andy on Jan 2, 2008 16:34:26 GMT -5
Ha Ha!  I'm not sure my wife knows or cares about the difference between humbuckers and single coils. I think I've gotten around it by limiting myself to just one guitar with each. Apart from my daydream Gretch, of course, I think I can now manage with just my Tele (with a JB junior in the strat middle position) and my SG (also with a third pickup). Under the thumb? Well, I still haven't got anywhere close to that with my heap of basses! |
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Post by ux4484 on Jan 2, 2008 17:32:09 GMT -5
ux... Does she have a sister? ;D yes....but....it's one of those things where you can't believe they're related. You would have to use Runewalker's method on her sister. |
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Post by kuzi16 on Jan 2, 2008 18:19:11 GMT -5
my wife buys me things for guitars. she asks me when I'm starting my projects. she cares and knows that this is something I'm passionate about.
she cant tell the difference in tone either.
i don't have to justify my purchases to her. as long as the bills are paid first and out savings are paid second.
the "fun" stuff is third for both her and myself. guitar stuff is built into our budget. i have to save for a while to get a $200 part but in the end its worth it.
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Post by sumgai on Jan 2, 2008 19:07:15 GMT -5
If there's a method that should be used, my wife's already found it, well before me. Curse it all........  When I start approaching anything like 'another guitar could really make a difference......', I don't get any further. She just asks me if I recall what's out in the living room (if we're not already sitting there), and of course, it's her piano. This would be the same one she's had for what, 56, almost 57 years now. And since she doesn't need more than one instrument, it follows that.............. I count myself lucky that she let me have the Jazz bass, I probably squeaked by with 'it is a different instrument, not just a guitar that's missing a couple of strings'. Hmmmm, maybe I could take up the mandolin........ ............. kuzi, I think you are due to be shot at sunrise! ............. deep, The only way to "explain" it is to simply do it. Or is it even harder to get foregiveness at your house, than it is to get permission? Oh, wait..... you're married to a Phillippina........ never mind, dumb question!  There're lots of ways to hide a stash from the other half. You saved up for it from emptying the change out of your pockets every night when you came home, putting it in a jar. Or you used your recent poker winnings, or you recently sold something, or....., or........, the list goes on and on. The best one of course is to actually bring home some portraits of Her Royal Highness* that you earned by playing a real live gig! In each of the above cases, show her a fraction of the loot, and hide the rest - easy, no? ;D Say, weren't you supposed to be taking a trip to Disneyland about now? Or did that already happen? Mickey plays guitars, you know, and if it's good enough for The Big Cheese........ Just a thought.  HTH sumgai *In America, we sometimes refer to cash as"portraits of our Founding Fathers". |
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Post by JohnH on Jan 2, 2008 19:17:45 GMT -5
This is simple, so pay attention and I will explain how to deal with this issue: 1. Marry a lady with a passionate interest in horses 2. Calculate the sum of equine expenditure averaged over say, a one year period 3. Practice saying, "I really think you need another saddle" 4. Take number calculated in step 2 and divide by say, a factor of 10 5. Invest sum calculated in step 4, in a new amp and two or three guitar projects each year 6. Develop a liking for Maccaroni cheese, 'cos that's all you can afford to eat. cheers John |
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Post by gfxbss on Jan 2, 2008 23:06:17 GMT -5
hmm,
i dont think my girlfriend has gotten single coil and humbucker. but she has gotten jazz vs. precision. or a bass humbucker for that matter. every time i come back w/ another one, she sighs and just lets it go. im thinking that this is due to im still able to get away(notice girlfriend).
i like how this works, so i will probably stick with it for a while.
Tyler
PS she grew up on a horse farm... ;D
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Post by dunkelfalke on Jan 3, 2008 4:24:18 GMT -5
i have a deal with my girlfriend:
she doesn't complain about my guitars, i don't complain about her motorbike.
anyway, she even wants me to teach her how to play guitar (she is a professional classical pianist).
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Post by warmstrat on Jan 3, 2008 4:42:41 GMT -5
Hey - i'm not married, what do i know... But i rate honesty is still the best policy. Oh, and when i do get married? It could only be to a musician. |
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Post by spitfire23bc on Jan 3, 2008 8:46:58 GMT -5
This is simple, so pay attention and I will explain how to deal with this issue: 1. Marry a lady with a passionate interest in horses 2. Calculate the sum of equine expenditure averaged over say, a one year period 3. Practice saying, "I really think you need another saddle" 4. Take number calculated in step 2 and divide by say, a factor of 10 5. Invest sum calculated in step 4, in a new amp and two or three guitar projects each year 6. Develop a liking for Maccaroni cheese, 'cos that's all you can afford to eat. cheers John I don't usually like to contradict God, John, but surely the solution is far simpler than that... 1. Wait for the inevitable influx of women to this forum (the law of averages says it must happen sometime...) 2. Marry them Dan ;D |
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Post by ux4484 on Jan 3, 2008 10:15:33 GMT -5
Wait for the inevitable influx of women to this forum (the law of averages says it must happen sometime...) ;D At THIS sausage fest? LOL In the years I've been a tech, I've only known a handful of female techs, and of them, only one was truly competent. Of the others only one or two had a clue. I'm not saying that women can't do guitar modding or be technical, but it is an extremely right brained activity (and would take away from hair/makeup prep and shoe/purse buying  ). Even if a female guitarist had a hum problem on her guitar, she'd just string some mope like one of us along to shield it for her, or 'God forbid', actually pay someone at a shop. ;D |
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Post by Ripper on Jan 3, 2008 12:46:46 GMT -5
Thanks for all the advice fellas.
I guess some ladies feel it foolish spending. She plays bingo. I wont go any further with that one. ;D
Sumgai...Yes, we were suppose to go away on vacation, but my dad who has Parkinsons lives with us. He without his knowledge, was informed that he had inherited a house and a few other ditties in Windsor, Ontario ( Near Detroit ) Since my dad is too ill to travel and oversee all the red tape, and ins and outs of whats involved, im taking care of it for him. So we wont go now untill the spring.
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Post by sumgai on Jan 3, 2008 13:33:14 GMT -5
deep, Sorry to hear about your dad, that's rough! Mickey will still be there when you do finally show up. Take your time, and keep your priorities straight! sumgai |
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Post by RJB on Jan 3, 2008 14:19:52 GMT -5
When my oldest demon offspring started college I started a second job (again ) to help pay tuition, etc... With the agreement that I get to spend 10% however I want. This is about $1000/year. First year a Les Paul Studio, Second year was a new notebook computer, w/ 250GB ext hard drive, and 35mm Slide scanner. This year was the PRS SE. What also helps is (repeat after me). "I'm getting bored fooling around with the guitars I have. I'll just have to start fooling around with you more" answer is usually "When do you want to go to the store?" You could also point out that it's cheaper than taking up golf $25 greens fee 2/month. Box of balls/month ($25), 2 new clubs($200ea)/year and new shoes($50)/year. about $1100/year. Not including money spent at the 19th hole. Final comment is the change jar does work. Doing pizza delivery (second job previously mentioned), I've saved just over $200 in quarters only ($0.25 for non US members) since Aug. (4 months). It's amazing how many you get near the end of the month. |
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