beamer wrote:
topdown wrote:

^ Except for the PIA chores of re-setting the clock and all your favorite radio stations that is!

you can buy a thing taht you put in your cig lighter/accessory port that has a 9V on it and it saves your codes smile

Radio here stinks.  I wouldn't be losing NOTHING.

2,602

(4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I enjoyed that.

jerome.oneil wrote:

Dodge

I think I found your problem...   smile

This truck is at 85,000 miles and is a tow vehicle and hasn't been in the shop for a repair yet.  That said, the only thing I don't like about this truck is that it's not a Ford.  After spending some time reading forums by people who enjoy nothing more than sitting online and talking about their Dakota trucks, The ECM/PCM appears to be a bit of a problem with this vehicle.  Refurb replacements are available pretty cheaply - about 1/4 the cost of new - and intallation appears to be easy.  If I get more problems, which I certainly will if the module is going bad and it wasn't just some moisture in the connection, then I'll have my mechanic put in a replacement.

- Zurf

I'll check transmission fluid - but I do that pretty often.  I use this vehicle as a tow vehicle and so I had a transmission fluid cooler installed - it also requires an extra 20% or so fluid.  The thing that had me wanting to try the connections was all the error codes had to do with communication with the computer.

2,605

(9 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Same chords - different voicing.

Well - My simple-minded idea stemming from extensive Google-based training seems to have worked.  For now.  I fully expect a relapse. 

- Zurf

I got a bunch of messages that seem to indicate the computer isn't talking with all the units it's supposed to.  My truck tried to leave me sitting on a ferry yesterday.  But I was able to cut the ignition off, let it sit for a moment, and then cut it back on but now it seems to think that D means 2.  Just before that, I put the transmission handle over to where it ought to have been D, but it stayed as P.  After the off, rest, on, it went over to D but as I said it seemed to think it was 2. 

So, I checked the codes and they are mostly PCM this, TCM that, ECM the other.  On this vehicle (2006 Dodge Dakota), those are all the same unit. 

I've got a Superchips programmer (which is how I got the codes). 

I'm going to try checking to make sure all the cables are firmly inserted and attached, maybe with a squirt of contact cleaner from my amp kit.  Then once being sure they're all firmly attached, I'm going to try clearing codes and reprogramming to factory.  Then back to Economy setting.  If this doesn't work, then it's off to the mechanic. 

Anyone who's good with engines and trucks and stuff and has some advice, I'd be grateful for it. 

- Zurf

2,608

(12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Occasional?

2,609

(9 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Take a look at what the notes are that each of those voicings would produce.  Go string by string and identify the note at the played fret.  Then you'll have your answer as to how they can all be the same chord.  There's one more.  Don't play the g on the high e string and play it as an open e.  That's how I'd get from Am to Am7. 

- Zurf

2,610

(12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Compounded interest on good kharma.  Very cool. 

- Zurf

2,611

(11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

jerome.oneil wrote:

That is insane!  And cool!

I don't think he'll be doing 600+ when he pulls the rip cord, though.   He will most likely hit those speeds way up high in the atmosphere, and slow down as the air around him thickens.  I think terminal velocity of a skydiver at sea level is something like 120MPH.

I am confident that the ONLY way I will ever be a skydiver is at sea level.  I did it just last weekend when I jumped off my friend's sailboat at a swimming beach.  That's as high as I feel comfortable jumping out of something that is operating properly.

2,612

(11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Looking around a bit, I found a video showing that this guy did a test drop from 96,000 feet.  That's a really, really long way to fall.  The space suit had better have a bidet built into it.



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2,613

(11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

He might plan to use one of those batwing suits where he can slowly change his angle of descent once he hits thicker atmosphere and slows to terminal velocity from the friction. 

It takes a special kind of crazy to dream up that plan.  Good luck to him.

2,614

(9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Screw those demons anyway.  You don't need them.  I've always enjoyed your perspective and am glad you're back.

Hey Doc, glad to see you back in action.

Acoustic: Guild D40 Bluegrass Jubilee aka Boomer; Breedlove OM Retro aka Tiny
Electric: I don't really play electric.  I have an Ibanez GS knockoff.
Bass: Ovation Magnum 3 - soapbox pickup replaced with a Bardolini MusicMan pickup but otherwise stock, Yamaha RBX260 Fretless entirely stock

- Zurf

2,616

(20 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Ahhhh!  So you're the one who's been using Bing.

I used to live in Lansing.  Elderly Instruments is an amazing shop.  Absolutely amazing.  Good displays, clean stock, knowledgeable people, fair prices.  It's a model of what a shop ought to be.   

- Zurf

Nice gift WW55.  I support supportable local stores first.  I have been in a number of local stores for which there was a reason they were going out of business.  It's the same story with tackle shops.  I'd prefer to go to a local guy, but many of the local tackle shops are just dust-covered, smoke-filled crap storage centers.  The ones that are run well seem to be able to stand their own against the less-customized-to-the-local-water local stores. 

When it comes to music, there are a lot of local stores in my area.  Fewer than there used to be, but still a good number of them.  The ones that are run well do a good business.  The ones that are cranky and don't provide good service are hurting badly.  I see no reason to support them over a Guitar Center or Music123.com or such just because they are small. 

- Zurf

Mammalian goldfish.  What a concept.

2,620

(8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I'm thrilled for you.  It's so exciting to lose weight.  Every time I lose weight, I gain it back again.  There is absolutely no chance that I'm going to try a vegan diet.  I get terrible headaches if I go even two days without significant protein.  Beans don't count.  Not even close.

2,621

(9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

sat20387 wrote:

Is tha Takemine GS330 electric acoustic

I have no idea.  But if it isn't, that's easy enough to fix.

2,622

(9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

No.  Not for me.  I don't much care for Fender's acoustics.  Others disagree and love them.  It's a matter of personal taste.

If I were buying another guitar and was looking in the $300 range, there are two guitars I would be most likely to consider depending on just how flexible the "range" is.  The first is a Seagull S6.  The second is a Takemine GS330.  That is what I would consider, in order.  Both are solid cedar top guitars with modestly wide nuts. 

Your mileage may vary.  No animals were harmed in the production of this post.  Do not read this post while getting pregnant or causing another to become pregnant. 

- Zurf

2,623

(4 replies, posted in Acoustic)

He was always known as "The Snappy Dresser" at our house.  RIP Snappy Dresser.

- Zurf

2,624

(24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I'm sorry for your loss.

Russell_Harding wrote:

do these lightning bolts and other do dads make you play better? lol

It did on my first electric bass.  There was a lightning bolt and the name "Whizbang!" on the back of the bass.  It helped me play lots better until the bass fell apart.  Hey.  It only cost me $35. 

- Zurf