just got my first jackson and i have a question

[Cygnus X1]

Strings-I've been buying Ernie Ball Slinkys at Best Buy for 5 dollars a pack.
Picks-I have a lifetime supply leftover from my own music store many moons ago.
Gear-pawnshops, The Music Store on Devine, forum bro's, sometimes Craigslist.
Amps-I mostly make my own.

Tech-DIY. Buy some Dan Earwhine books, read them, understand them, and start small.
There is a guy that advertises on Craigslist downtown that is a luthier.

And if you are into alternative instruments you HAVE TO check out
Bill's Pickin' Parlor in West Columbia.
Great man and very reputable.

[bucky katt]

Strings-I've been buying Ernie Ball Slinkys at Best Buy for 5 dollars a pack.
Picks-I have a lifetime supply leftover from my own music store many moons ago.
Gear-pawnshops, The Music Store on Devine, forum bro's, sometimes Craigslist.
Amps-I mostly make my own.

Tech-DIY. Buy some Dan Earwhine books, read them, understand them, and start small.
There is a guy that advertises on Craigslist downtown that is a luthier.

And if you are into alternative instruments you HAVE TO check out
Bill's Pickin' Parlor in West Columbia.
Great man and very reputable.

i've been to the open mike night there many MANY times. i love bluegrass. i play banjo and mandolin in addition to the guitar and bagpipes

[Cygnus X1]

i've been to the open mike night there many MANY times. i love bluegrass. i play banjo and mandolin in addition to the guitar and bagpipes

Cool.
Certainly not a place to take your Jackson though.