An old aunt leaves you money to take up a new instrument - what would you go for?

axisus · February 2016

I'd probably opt for a Banjo.

My true love would be uilleann pipes, but I think that they would be too noisy and too hard to learn.

Basher · February 2016

axisus said:

I'd probably opt for a Banjo.

My true love would be uilleann pipes, but I think that they would be too noisy and too hard to learn.

The b**jo, on the other hand, being a sweet and resonant sounding thing????

I'd probably ask for a Moog modular. And a house to put it in.

Sporky · February 2016

Harp.

Lovely sounding things.

Though I'd see if the executor of the will would let me put the money against the cello.

bluechargeboy · February 2016

Chinese zither; I had a go on one and it was lovely and very relaxing!

randomhandclaps · February 2016

I'd sooner still have my aunt you mercenary bastards.

Sporky · February 2016

She left you the money under the doormat. Why would you assume she was dead?

Unless... YOU MURDERED HER!

Jeremiah · February 2016

All the instruments I'd really like to learn are too big to be feasible in my current living space - drums, double bass, marimba.

Theremin could be a lot of fun though...

BigMonka · February 2016

Definitely piano, I just love hearing one played properly but I don't know where to start other than bashing out a few chords.

ThorpyFX · February 2016

Analog Synth I think, something like an old moog etc

fretmeister · February 2016

Piano.

Phil_aka_Pip · February 2016

hmmm lets see ...

Violone
Harpsichord
Lute
Theorbo
Harp
ES-175

Dominic · February 2016

Pedal Steel y'all

Moss · February 2016

Eurorack

Bucket · February 2016

Drums.

Having feet that co-operate with my hands would be nice too.

carlos · February 2016

Indian percussion: kanjira, gatam. Wouldn't have to spend a lot of money on the instruments, just on tuition.

lasermonkey · February 2016

Piano or electric harp.

octatonic · February 2016

Guitar and then people can be amazed at how quickly I progress.

EricTheWeary · February 2016

Double bass if it was enough money. Pretty sure I'd be shit but double bass players are the musicians I admire the most as a species. For less money possibly a plastic trumpet, I could alternate between guitar and some basic trumpet in my current band quite well so it would have an almost instant use.

Winny_Pooh · February 2016

I already play double bass so I'd just buy a more expensive one or a nice upright piano.

EricTheWeary · February 2016

Winny_Pooh said:

I already play double bass

Well, then you have my admiration.

randomhandclaps · February 2016

Sporky said:

She left you the money under the doormat. Why would you assume she was dead?

Unless... YOU MURDERED HER!

Well I just checked and the money isn't there now. What kind of stupid bitch would put that much money under a door around here? I'll kill her.

randomhandclaps · February 2016

Winny_Pooh said:

I already play double bass

You can play two basses at once? Did you learn that just so you could cover Big Bottom by Spinal Tap?

normula1 · February 2016

Piano or tenor sax. I can just about bash a tune out on Piano but played sax in my youth before discovering the guitar.

fretmeister · February 2016

axisus said:

I'd probably opt for a Banjo.

My true love would be uilleann pipes, but I think that they would be too noisy and too hard to learn.

fretmeister · February 2016

randomhandclaps said:

Winny_Pooh said:

I already play double bass

You can play two basses at once? Did you learn that just so you could cover Big Bottom by Spinal Tap?

That has 3 basses!

Winny_Pooh · February 2016

randomhandclaps;973305" said:
Winny_Pooh said:

I already play double ass

You can play two asses at once? Did you learn that just so you could cover Big Bottom by Spinal Tap?

typo, fixed.

Jalapeno · February 2016

Dunno, piano - yes probably. But I'd rather something else - Trumpet, Clarinet/Soprano Sax, Tenor or Alto Sax - there's a dearth of new trumpet or trombone players coming through these days.

Sassafras · February 2016

Always fancied playing the steel drum and congas. At the same time if possible.

WezV · February 2016

bluechargeboy said:

Chinese zither; I had a go on one and it was lovely and very relaxing!

its on my list of must builds one day. must do a proper archtop guitar first

DrJazzTap · February 2016

Maybe the drums, theremin, synth or the a saw.

bluechargeboy · February 2016

WezV said:

bluechargeboy said:

Chinese zither; I had a go on one and it was lovely and very relaxing!

its on my list of must builds one day. must do a proper archtop guitar first

@WezV just make sure you've got plenty of room for another piece of furniture! My mate imported his (to California) from Taiwan IIRC. He regretted the major logistical challenges this caused him!

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