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Youtube Guitar Fashion Trends

SpeedStar

SpeedStar

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This might be an odd topic, but over time, I've been noticing some informal trends
amoung fashion of bedroom guitarists on youtube, especially those of us who cover things from Japan. I thought it might be fun to list, explain
or comment on any trends you've noticed - Aside from the obvious i.e. the Asians habit
of peforming in masks.

1.) I've noticed that (usually female) guitarists are in the habit of pulling the sleeves
over their hands to cover as much of it as possible. I'm guessing its to make the
hands look smaller and cuter and emphasise finger length.

2.) Another one, which I also do, applies to us who peform while wearing headphones.
We often leave the cable of the headphone on the thumb side of the fretting arm. As a
result the wire moves around alot as we move our arm to play at different frets. To me
something about this just looks cool. It sometimes is a little distracting, but
if we're always going to substitute aesthetics for comfort, everyone will look mighty
boring sitting on their chairs with the guitar high up and not moving the body a cm.

3.) Now about the topic of not revealing the face, I don't know the reason that Japanese musicians hide their face, often with very strange masks, but I can speak for myself. I consider myself an average looking bloke, but the point is I don't really feel comfortable showing the entire world my face, it just bothers me.

Tell us about some trends noticed (Applies mainly to guitarists who peform Japanese stuff). Or maybr some of your own.

Cheerio

Cpx always uses some fashion

SalemJeanette

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Cpx always uses some fashion shorts and t-shirts.

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23:33 Vic9mm said: its ture ida benn gone she took out like 3 kids before had what was that fat ass asian kid gonna do

Little J.

At least he does wear shorts.

TrangOul

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Location: Germany

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At least he does wear shorts.

The Japanese aren't allowed

yoshistrings

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The Japanese aren't allowed to show their faces until they turn 18. It's to prevent stalkers or something like that. I agree that the masks are bizarre though.

Re: The Japanese aren't allowed

Jacob31593

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yoshistrings said

The Japanese aren't allowed to show their faces until they turn 18. It's to prevent stalkers or something like that. I agree that the masks are bizarre though.

is that like a law, or a...public service announcement or something

It's a law. Apparently

yoshistrings

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It's a law. Apparently stalkers are a pretty big problem over there.

That would explain some of

Lybaerd

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That would explain some of there fucked up anime.

Re: That would explain some of

hslesperance

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No it wouldn't

It's SUPER SAYAIN HITLER!!!

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Jacob31593

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squeeze the moment

Re: It's a law. Apparently

Kiku

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yoshistrings said

It's a law. Apparently stalkers are a pretty big problem over there.

Source?

Wow

Lybaerd

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Wow

Re: It's a law. Apparently

yoshistrings

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Kiku said

yoshistrings said

It's a law. Apparently stalkers are a pretty big problem over there.

Source?

A Japanese resident.

Re: It's a law. Apparently

Jacob31593

Location: Tampa, FL

Joined: Jan 04 2009

yoshistrings said

Kiku said

yoshistrings said

It's a law. Apparently stalkers are a pretty big problem over there.

Source?

A Japanese resident.

does this law apply to males as well? i mean, female or gay stalkers aren't something that...exist? XD

Re: It's a law. Apparently

auriplane

Joined: Sep 06 2008

Jacob31593 said

does this law apply to males as well? i mean, female or gay stalkers aren't something that...exist? XD

o_O

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Auriplane!!

Re: It's a law. Apparently

tiganior1

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Jacob31593 said

yoshistrings said

Kiku said

yoshistrings said

It's a law. Apparently stalkers are a pretty big problem over there.

Source?

A Japanese resident.

does this law apply to males as well? i mean, female or gay stalkers aren't something that...exist? XD


Nah, it applies to both sexes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N2Ela069-M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XywWLP8u8rY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TBTHwVf2L8

Re: It's a law. Apparently

Jacob31593

Location: Tampa, FL

Joined: Jan 04 2009

tiganior1 said

Nah, it applies to both sexes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N2Ela069-M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XywWLP8u8rY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TBTHwVf2L8

im aware there are males who wear masks, i was just asking if they had too

also i've seen videos of japanese girls who werent wearing masks so like, whats the punishment for breaking this law?

VizardAnshin can answer all

SalemJeanette

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VizardAnshin can answer all these questions

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23:33 Vic9mm said: its ture ida benn gone she took out like 3 kids before had what was that fat ass asian kid gonna do

Little J.

Re: It's a law. Apparently

yoshistrings

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Jacob31593 said

also i've seen videos of japanese girls who werent wearing masks so like, whats the punishment for breaking this law?

You get stalked.

Re: It's a law. Apparently

Jacob31593

Location: Tampa, FL

Joined: Jan 04 2009

yoshistrings said

Jacob31593 said

also i've seen videos of japanese girls who werent wearing masks so like, whats the punishment for breaking this law?

You get stalked.

by the police i assume :O

Re: VizardAnshin can answer all

VizardAnshin

Joined: Oct 08 2008

The mask grants me power to block out racist remarks.

What's racist?

yoshistrings

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What's racist?

Re: What's racist?

VizardAnshin

Joined: Oct 08 2008

"You would be a better guitarist if you open your eyes wider."

"Why do all asians look bored when they play the guitar?"

There's more cruel comments than that...

like?

SalemJeanette

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like?

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23:33 Vic9mm said: its ture ida benn gone she took out like 3 kids before had what was that fat ass asian kid gonna do

Little J.

Re: like?

VizardAnshin

Joined: Oct 08 2008

You can always google racial slur database. At least with the Bleach mask, all comments will be directed towards hating the anime instead of hating what race I am.

I <3 asian people

archard

Joined: Jan 11 2007

I <3 asian people

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DANG

now let us all cross-dress

Clanver

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now let us all cross-dress for the sake of fashion!. . .

Now there's something to get

surreal

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Now there's something to get behind

(No subject)

SalemJeanette

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23:33 Vic9mm said: its ture ida benn gone she took out like 3 kids before had what was that fat ass asian kid gonna do

Little J.

Re: (No subject)

SpeedStar

SpeedStar

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And thanks to that I have just lost my appetite.

Re: now let us all cross-dress

Bloodshot_Eyes

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Clanver said

now let us all cross-dress for the sake of fashion!. . .

Yay!

Oh god this thread has

tiganior1

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Oh god this thread has derailed badly

Re: Oh god this thread has

auriplane

Joined: Sep 06 2008

tiganior1 said

Oh god this thread has derailed fabulously

ftfy

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Auriplane!!

Don't you think it lacks

TrangOul

Insomaniac

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Don't you think it lacks snails, auri?

[17:45] <&Lunar> Needs more

StrangeJam

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[17:45] <&Lunar> Needs more dix

I can't stand people who make

yoshistrings

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I can't stand people who make racial comments on youtube. Or any comments on youtube, for that matter. What was this thread about again?