Tomorrow we have a new line up starting up. We had a bad case of LSD with the last one.( Lead singers disease) The last jam session was so tension filled, we couldn`t get anything accomplished. The same bassist and I are starting over again. Wish us luck.
951 2012-09-15 07:35:06
Topic: Again- another band starting up (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
952 2012-09-15 07:29:51
Re: Changing strings (16 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Bass strings- once around the shaft and through the hole on top of the winding. Treble strings- twice around the shaft and through the hole on top of the winding. When you tune the string it will build up more on the shaft. Usually there is an extre 3-4 inches of string hanging off the pegs. Leave a little over a quarter of an inch, then snip.
953 2012-09-05 08:24:50
Re: What kind of neck profile do you prefer? (11 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
beamer wrote:
I honestly never thought about how a neck is shaped, If it feels good, it works. Nver quite got the V neck thing,,(outside of a sweater or T-shirt) but most seem to be U shaped or flatter [ Depends on what style I'm playing ,, and I dont play well enough to get to twisted over it
Same here. I never gave it any thought. If it feels good, play it.
954 2012-09-05 08:22:53
Re: NPD (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
We just got a Maltese-Shitzu. Extremely playful, but not the smartest dog in the world. We had a Chow years ago. A very smart dog. Small dogs take some getting used to. We also have a cat from the shelter. Had it for 9 years. When we got it, the lady at the shelter told us that she was on death row and that was her last week at the shelter.
955 2012-09-03 11:59:17
Re: NGD (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I love Yamaha acoustics. I almost bought a yamaha 12 string at guitar center but they wouldn`t go down on the price. I said you probably paid 40.00 for it. Either way, if it is a yamaha. It is probably good. I have never been disappointed with a yamaha acoustic.
956 2012-08-29 08:39:25
Re: Music organization (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I print it. 3 hole punch it and put it in binders. 5 binders. 3 for A-Z.With those dividers that have the letters so I can get to them quick. One for complete albums and one for Beatles. Saves a lot on books.
957 2012-08-28 08:05:56
Re: Very Dissappointed (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I can sympathize. Up until 2003, we lived in an awful area. My wife always had ornaments stolen from her garden. Also her car broken into and the top sliced on mine. Even if it is vegetables, no one has a right to go on someones property and steal from them.
958 2012-08-26 18:16:25
Re: .Pet Peeves (78 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
bensonp wrote:
I'm glad you got that off your chest, Joey.
feel better don't you?
Yes -Remember John Belushi telling a story on weekend update, then he would go nuts and start losing it. That was me
959 2012-08-26 16:47:14
Re: .Pet Peeves (78 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
WALMART- need I say more
960 2012-08-26 16:46:12
Re: .Pet Peeves (78 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
One more thing. Kids walking around with their underwear sticking out or a t-shirt so long it looks like a dress. With a t-shirt that long, no one can notice the underwear sticking out. I got so sick of my stepson dressing that way I said" you want your underwear to stick out, here, "then I gave him an atomic wedgie "now they stick out". One time I actually started laughing at some kid that tripped over his because they were so low.
961 2012-08-26 16:40:51
Re: .Pet Peeves (78 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Kids driving with the seat way back. I don`t know how many times I see these kids trying to pull themselves up so they can see over the steering wheel. It doesn`t look cool, it looks stupid. They usually have to drive really slow and are all over the road. It`s those times that I wish I had a rental car.
962 2012-08-25 08:05:02
Re: Any skype jams this weekend? (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I may be there just to say Hi. My hearing is still bad and it still affects playing and timing.
963 2012-08-25 08:02:33
Re: THE KING, UNCUT AND IN ITS FULL GLORY (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I remember the 1968 special being shown in the 80s on HBO or one of those channels. It was great. The later Elvis almost seems like a caricature of himself. How many singers can you just say their first name and everyone knows who you mean without thought. There has to be a reason!!!
964 2012-08-25 07:49:29
Re: I got the new job (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Good for you and congrats. Hope it all goes well
965 2012-08-23 08:02:20
Re: WARNING!! (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
It`s a risk I`ll take.
966 2012-08-20 15:39:31
Re: Willie Nelson taken to hospital (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I`m hoping for the best. He is an icon
967 2012-08-20 11:35:30
Re: mekidsmom (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I`m so sorry to hear the bad news. I`m awful with words in these matters. Best wishes for you.
968 2012-08-19 18:21:28
Re: string of good luck- conclusion (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I still cant figure out how to post pictures. On my facebook page is the ad for the actual guitar I bought. It fit like a glove. Didn`t need any time to get used to it. It was right from the first time I tried. My wonderful wife talked me into getting it. I think ill keep her. The wife too.
969 2012-08-19 02:00:30
Re: string of good luck- conclusion (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
When I get my hearing back, I will play it more. Or at least show it off on skype.
970 2012-08-19 01:53:33
Topic: string of good luck- conclusion (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
After hitting on a lottery ticket last week, I paid some bills, did something nice for people that stuck with me when I was at my worst. Took my wife on a shopping spree at Macy`s. She and my friends told me to buy myself something nice. I went to guitar center to get a telecaster today. Then I tried 2 gretches, one solid and one hollow. Then I went to the acoustic room to look at martins. I also tried an ovation and a dobro. Also tried out this awful looking Gibson acoustic. It played and sounded sweet. Then I tried out a chinese telecaster. Long story short, I now have a 1959 gibson LG1. More guitar than I expected to get. My wife said that I will never get a chance to do this again, just do it. That`s what I ended up getting. The last thing I ever expected. Pictures soon.
971 2012-08-15 07:25:43
Re: Look out all guitar lovers!! (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
That`s right
972 2012-08-14 00:38:07
Re: Had a string of good luck this weekend. (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thanx for all the good words. I only got enough to live comfortable for this month. Next month I will be back to just making ends meet. It was still nice to have an easy month and buy my best friend a present. It`s still great getting some medical bills paid in full.
973 2012-08-13 19:33:20
Re: Had a string of good luck this weekend. (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
NELA wrote:
Jeoy, be sure to check out everything prior tp paying off credit card debt. I paid off nearly $70,000 worth of credit card bills and canceled the cards. Didn't help my credit ratimg one bit - if anything it hurt me. I still have items showing on my credit report that have been paid off several years and it is difficult to get them removed. Weither you like it or not having zero debt is worse that owing $$$$.
NELA
The credit card will still be there. I will just take a couple thousand off it. I didn`t get enough to retire or live comfortably. Just enough to ease the pain a bit.
974 2012-08-13 19:04:21
Re: Had a string of good luck this weekend. (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Baldguitardude wrote:
Awesome! Congrats on your good luck! Foxwoods?
No, scratch ticket. 1.00
975 2012-08-13 18:16:15
Topic: Had a string of good luck this weekend. (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I had a major moment of good luck this weekend. I came into some money. I will use it to cut down credit card bills and pay off some medical bills. My wife and friends said to buy myself something nice too. I was thinking about buying a Martin or a Telecaster. Then I thought about a Marshall half stack or Fender amp. Whenever I buy any new guitar or amp, I always go back to my beloved red strat and Gibson Falcon amp or my Yamaha sj-180. My explorer needs brakes and tires. That is getting done. After thinking long and hard , I made my decison on what to buy. I bought a nice stereo for my best friends car. We have been friends for 44 years. He was best man at my wedding. He stuck by me at my best and my worst, through thick and thin. It comes out to 10.00 a year for 40 years of friendship. I caught him by surprise. Friends for over 40 years at only 10.00 per year. I`m getting out of it cheap. I wish I could have done better for him. He is a BRO and I appreciate all he has done for me. I finally get to return the favor. Plus, I enjoyed him swearing at me for thinking of him(in a good way). I can always get a guitar or amp but a friend like that only comes once. Since 3rd grade. 52 years old now