I think this is a repeat topic, However its a fun one, and so I shall reply:
Beamer  has much to do with the phrase that has become a urban legend as it was never spoken  on the TV series to which it gets referred, and is counted among my favorites,  and mix in a bunch of "Lifer" San Antonio Gypsy MC guys, One of which happens to be your father-in-law. ((FIN)

So Yes I am a fairly big Star Trek Geek and so on the weekend I went on a MC rally with my in-laws, I have my STNG "com" badge pin on my riding vest.  We all were pulled into a nice establishment to get refreshed.  As I was walking away from the burger counter, In the corner I see Dick (my FIN) AKA ("Mr. Happy" ) and his buddies laughing and pointing at me, so as I walked up to see what was so funny., I was hit with a bunch of guys saying "BEAM ME UP SCOTTY" due to my first name and the com badge.  As they say, you earn your road name, not pick it.  Thus, Beamer was born.  Then after a few years on CHORDIE  and a few Skype get together's, I did ask if I could have a subtitle due to my inability to stay acoustic and un-distorted.  The mods talked and granted me my METALIZER tag.  smile

Ill take that challenge.  I just gotta find the time to do it!

TIGLJK wrote:

Bill

I use the transpose to get me to the easiest way for me to play - comfortable chords.   Then after I get it down sometimes I'll go back to the original chords.

As far as getting it in a range for my voice ----- Lmao -  It really doesn't matter cause I can't sing for a hoot anyways. I'm sure it's important for real musicians however.
I use the capo a bit when I'm trying to get a certain sound - for instance when I play Galway Girl By Steve Earle I move it to 5th fret to get a  Mandolin/Uke sound.

Congrats on getting settled in your new digs.  Always a pleasure to hear from you and Dondra.

Best wishes to you both.

Jim

Thanks for the song suggestion! had never heard that but it has that D he likes so much in copperhead road big_smile,  now a new one to learn. the 12 makes a nice mandolin sound capoed on 3 or 5.

729

(2 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

The key to using an OD or DIST. with the acoustic is to get a sound hole plug.  I sent Z the links to it and a little advice on how to work some adjustments for getting light to max OD while adjusting the level control to balance it with the amp.  an just a thought for new pedal geeks big_smile  OD and Dist are only cousins.  Fundamentally the same principal but very different responses.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVGgrmL1-hg

and watch the knob settings on this one with the SD1 and the  DS1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P5Ai2hHk_U

and just for a lot of fun  I used to take a 12 string shallow bowl Ovation into the test room and plug into a marshal stack on the dirty channel! !!!! AWESOME!!!

730

(9 replies, posted in Electric)

I have used different strings over the years, and i am always going back to GHS BOOMERS. 
The biggest thing you notice is not the sound of new strings but the feel and weather you are on 9's or 10s

731

(11 replies, posted in Music theory)

TF just start chromatically walking up the neck string for string.   1234 slide to 5 w/ index and 678 and so on.then go back to first position and go 6 to 1 and back frets 1-4.  I do this sometimes when I dont feel like playing and know I need to.

732

(11 replies, posted in Music theory)

I use all four,  but the primary are the first 3.  Pinky for the Chuck Berry type stuff and some pull offs but for bending  its the 3rd finger, pinky hits the string under the bend for the blues riff.  sometimes I use it for my root 5 chords instead of my 3rd finger.

733

(4 replies, posted in Poems)

Nice recollection.

734

(19 replies, posted in Acoustic)

right or strap.  Like ujb, self taught and no one ever told me different

735

(7 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Cool ill have to try that, I love that song too! LOL

736

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

Thanks

737

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

mekidsdad wrote:

Nice!!!! How about "Back in the New York groove"

never tried it but its a 2 guitar song.I can fake bits and pieces of it.  as I type it has one string. gotta polish it some more and then ceramic coat the thing for protection.and it will really shine!

738

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

Russell_Harding wrote:

Fantastic pick, nice little jam space

Thanks Russ.  I'll try a better shot of it.

739

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

Sound clips to follow.  And you know its gorra be a ACE tune .  either cold gin od Rip it out.  RP setting to Marshall stack,  rectified.

740

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

OH and I have not polished it yet or changed strings big_smile

741

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

IT WAS TOTALLY UNPLANNED!  its taken a very long time to get this deal and guitar on my wall.
Stopped into the music store to buy Cory some Drum sticks and Look at the 2x12 Bugera cabinet again (thanks TF for making me think about that thing AGAIN lolol)  and it seems I have the luck of always going in the week after they have the "Garage Sale" weekend. That was how I got my Tak at such a good deal.  This Korean knock-off is incredible. Gold hardware Beautiful binding,  Arch top Flame Maple Cherry Sunburst.  I have wanted a ACE guitar since I bought my first KISS record!  The action is great and the inlays are pretty unique.  Best of all the cost is only 250! I cant believe that for a new guitar of this quality!

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m321/beamer326/KIMG0133.jpg

Hanging by ACE as it should be.
http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m321/beamer326/KIMG0135.jpg

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m321/beamer326/KIMG0134.jpg

I am officially running out of wall space!  And no, The Kiss Poster stays up! LOL  But it may trade places with Marilyn.  she can be to Betty's left and then the banjo my move further left also.

http://i332.photobucket.com/albums/m321/beamer326/KIMG0136.jpg

742

(7 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Send them on. And some funk too

743

(7 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Thanks Peatle. it took a few min to get the groove. I have another take that's a bit slower and a little sloppy so I used this.  I also had some WA WA  on it trying to blend the ARS with some funk, but it didn't really flow very well.

744

(18 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

That still is kinda bulky, but the monitor set up is nice.till you want to mic it.  Although that comment is  a SWAG big_smile   (If you dont know the acronym, ill PM you lolol)
I am still a fan of the 4 x 6 just cause I like the idea of the mini stack top cab.  What I meant as a angled cab was more in line with a top Marshall "A cab" type look. Because you always have the option of building a flat faced bottom to match  big_smile. Although 2 flats look coolieo too!  And with your Logo it will be the bees knees!

Still with a 12",  you have the option of the stack that way also(Yep like Marshall once again)  all up to you though im just tossing my likes  and opinion into the mix LOLOLOL

Then again there is this option, and just re-badge it with your TF, BTW I ran my 5W Bugera valve amp through this,, Its a amazing sounding cab!  You can probably find one up there or just across the border.

https://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i … kEQAvD_BwE

745

(7 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Quick jam session totally unplanned. but I started changing up some Atlanta Rhythm Section  SPOOKY.  and Cory streched himself for as close to a Jazz beat as he can get.  https://soundcloud.com/beamer326/ars-inspired-groove

746

(2 replies, posted in Poems)

Thank you.  It's such a overwhelming thought that so many try to pretend that it doesn't exist.  Between that and growing up homeless.  It's enough to make you just shut down.
She has a case with 5 siblings she says are all so sweet and smart.   She would have us adopt them all but knows we can't.  Not right now that is for certain.

747

(28 replies, posted in Acoustic)

I do not have my first guitars either. I first bought a LP copy by Masada.  80 bucks long b4 the availability of Internet  Deals like GFS or Rhonda.  It was in pretty pore shape but I loved it.  Then my first acoustic guitar was some type of Yamaha I bought from th e friend who taught me to play.   Like DE, I sold and swapped guitar a lot in my young man days.  I don't think I have paid more than 400 for any guitar.  That would be my EPI SG 400. My most valuable guitar is my 70s Ovation 12 string.   I like to buy sub-200 guitars and upgrade to what I am trying for tone wise and visually. Newest Acoustic is my Takamine.

748

(18 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Tenement Funster wrote:
TIGLJK wrote:

Wow, just wow!!!
If there was an emoji on here jealous, I'd use it here

Thanks, TIG ...

I learned why most amp manufacturers use Tolex cabinet covering and grille cloth: the process of wood finishing was the most time consuming part of this. The next one will be a single 12" speaker cabinet to go with a Traynor "Iron Horse" amp head I've been ogling. It's a 40-watt all-tube set up, so the pairing will be compact, portable, and plenty powerful enough.

https://images.reverb.com/image/upload/s--Kl9qeiJe--/a_exif,c_limit,e_unsharp_mask:80,f_auto,fl_progressive,g_south,h_620,q_90,w_620/v1482270118/fzsilokdtkrn6jybj5to.jpg

Idea to think about.  instead of a single 12, ( as that 40 W Valve will blow the doors off it! big_smile  )  have you thought about either 2X10 or maybe  a minie top cab with 4 X 8" ? that would look pretty Rad. or 4x6 (although usually reserved for Bass cabs, it would save space.  I used to have a Crate G20C amp that came with 2 x 6" so actually you could make a pretty compact 4X6 with a slant top if you are feeling froggy smile and have a nice portable set up.
here is a YT link with a G20C its wired in stereo.  the guy is not really showing the best ability of that amp, but I used to play some pretty heavy stuff with that and my stomp box.  point being that a mini cab would be really cool.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGUPaa9MRIU

749

(18 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Tenement Funster wrote:

Glad you like it, Beamer ... you gave me the inspiration when you put your "Triumph" badge on your amp ... got me thinking.

LOLOL Awesome.

750

(2 replies, posted in Poems)

My wife has started a new job as a appointed visitation supervisor for children and their messed up parents.  I dont know how she does it. just from what she relates to me. Its pretty powerful stuff.  this hit me today while refilling her USB drive for music.

Babies of love
Too many babies of hate,
babies of indiscretion
tell me what is your state.
Living without knowing
Yet knowing and living
Void of compassion,
How many are forgotten?
How many reach out,?

How many cry?