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Manufacturer - Shure, Inc
Theory is very important, no matter what you do. Music (including guitar) is just like any other discipline, and to do it right, you need to study. Specifically to guitar, you'll be better off if you learn to read music, and not just tab. And it will open you up to be able to play with more people, so if someone says to you, hey let's transpose this key up a step and end on the sub-dominant, then you'll know what to do.
I've play with some guitar players who can play a song and sing all right, but they don't know a middle C from a Banana, and I find it really difficult to accomplish something when you don't speak the same language.
So sure, you can become a sweet guitar player without learning all the theory, but not a great musician.
Edit: I just read what DementedChord wrote above me there, so I guess I just echoed his sentiments without realizing it. And it brings up another point,
You can't break the rules until you know what they are. Word.
I've play with some guitar players who can play a song and sing all right, but they don't know a middle C from a Banana, and I find it really difficult to accomplish something when you don't speak the same language.
So sure, you can become a sweet guitar player without learning all the theory, but not a great musician.
Edit: I just read what DementedChord wrote above me there, so I guess I just echoed his sentiments without realizing it. And it brings up another point,
You can't break the rules until you know what they are. Word.