Getting the Kahler Spyder system out (and back in) was a bit of an experience .... !!!
977 2018-09-25 06:28:16
Re: Blues in the dark (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I think youtube has a built in editor ... but I may be mistaken ...
Guitar and candles; I'll have to have a listen when I'm at home ... !!
978 2018-09-25 06:25:19
Re: G B Blues Band loses guitarist (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Words can never be enough. Condolences.
979 2018-09-25 06:22:35
Re: Where Are You When A Song Idea Hits You? (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I read somewhere that when you are doing menial tasks - showering, driving, getting ready for work etc where your concious mind is just 'going through the motions', this is the time your subconcious will start to write a song.
For me it has been the items above, plus dreams, especially when I'm down with a cold and my mind is hyper-active, but my body is suffering - they're usually fairly lucid dreams too, I try and capture them on paper, but a day or two later the words can be lost ...
Cheers
Richard
980 2018-09-25 00:32:00
Re: Off-Topic, But I'm Being Asked For Drum Lessons - Again (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I think it is very do - able and a good thing to do with the young one..
+1
981 2018-09-23 23:40:45
Re: Songbook in MS-Word Format (8 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Thanks - will there be any chance of a chordpro version? Then utilities like OnSong and SongSheet Generator can import them and change key, etc ....
Cheers
982 2018-09-21 23:11:16
Re: Thank You, BGD! (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Just ordered a scissors boom arm and pop filter, after watching a YT video on set-up. If I'm going to record some stuff to post on SoundCloud, might as well do it right, right? Cost for both, just over $20.00 USD on eBay with free shipping. Yeah, I know I could have used a pair of Dondra's panty hose, but I think the filter would work better. Besides, I'd like it to look as professional as possible and those two legs of the hose drooping down either side of the mic wouldn't do much for the aesthetics.
Bill
Good on ya BGD!!!!
We'll be seeing you on the FSOTM forums shortly??? (Next month is individual challenges, so indicate if you'd like to take part ... )
Cheers
Richard
983 2018-09-21 13:01:00
Re: NGD (29 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
neophytte wrote:Baldguitardude wrote:I think you should start doing whammy dives. I feel like with that axe you HAVE to. It's a moral imperative.
Did you ever see my PRS with a Floyd Rose?
I installed a Roland GK pickup to run synth sounds - click the pic for the full story ...
Cheers
Richard
Wow that’s a good lookin axe
Thanks, 2011 PRS SE Torero in Royal Blue ...
984 2018-09-21 12:48:39
Re: SEPTEMBER 2018 FSOTM - A Love Song - A Lullaby (25 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Any other takers on these songs? Have ago
Here is my version of "Love is all around", with my friend Kevin (and photobombed by the son!!)
Cheers
Richard
985 2018-09-21 02:50:15
Re: NGD (29 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
So now my wife wants to know if you have blue eyes...... If I didn't know better......;).
Nope, my eyes are green ... couldn't get the pic to work ...
987 2018-09-20 02:58:35
Re: NGD (29 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Thanks all, to answer you individually:
You plan on doing a lot of whammy dives with that locking nut?
Nope, I'm not really a whammy bar guy; and I think it's locked with a tremelo-no or something ...
Nice, Richard. You chose a pretty color. I wish you much fun playing your Strat!
Thanks - I like blue; it goes with my PRS (also the sme year):
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Nice rig, NEO ... I love that it's got a Floyd Rose, and not the usual stock Fender tremolo ... much more stable. How's it sound?
It's actually a Kahler tremelo system, for a rare period between 1988 and 1989 they were fitted as stock in a few guitars which were made in America, but assembled in Japan, or something like that - stories vary on the web, there is a similar (sold item) on Reverb here. To quote from that advert:
Made in Japan (MIJ) Standard Stratocaster -
During their transition into a new facility beginning in 1984, Fender went through a period of relatively low domestic output when they were subsequently forced to rely more heavily on Japanese imports to meet demand. As evidenced by the rise in popularity of Japanese brands during the 70’s and 80’s, the FujiGen Gakki-made Fenders were exceptionally well-made. At least one account states that when the first shipments of these guitars arrived at Fender, some builders actually cried when confronted with a Japanese standard of quality that had yet to be achieved in American production. Regardless of the veracity of such a story, the quality of this guitar’s construction and performance is self-evident, as it could certainly hold its own against any Strat made today.
While the addition of the Kahler Spyder undoubtedly adds a bit of weight (and complexity!) to this guitar, it is still a manageable 8.2 lbs and physically well-balanced. Though the guitar is used, (snip...)
Obviously the Kahler floating tremolo system is one of this guitar’s more distinctive features. Though perhaps not everyone’s cup of tea, the Kahler tremolo makes this Strat a great value for anyone in need of a dive-bombing shredder guitar (or simply a more stable instrument). While not pictured, please note that the appropriate tremolo arm is included! On a final note, all proceeds of this sale will go towards the purchase of student model guitars for charity. Thanks for looking!
FEATURES
Alder Body
1 11/16 Nut Width
Maple Neck with Maple Fingerboard
Black Fingerboard Markers
3-ply White Pickguard
Aged White Control Knobs and Switch Tip
3 Single Coil Pickups w/5-Way Switch
Kahler Spyder Floating Tremolo w/Lockin Nut
Chrome Gotoh 6-in-a-line Tuning Machines
8.2 lbs
I want to give it a good clean and a setup before I plug it in!!
Cheers
Richard
988 2018-09-19 14:26:50
Topic: NGD (29 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
NGD, I've never owned a Fender strat before:
Now I do ![]()
Cheers
Richard
989 2018-09-19 02:31:19
Re: SUGGESTIONS: OCTOBER 2018 FEATURED SONG OF THE MONTH (14 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
OK Neo i have a challenge for you,well two actually.
the song is` reconsider`by Charlie Robison it`s not a difficult song.
BUT i would like to hear YOUR version not just a rerecording of the original.
Maybe look up the lyric/chords & do it without listening to the original.
are you up for it?
The chord chart is here for anyone else considering this challenge:
... but where is the second challenge??
I'm throwing these two out there, cause they are what I'm working on at the moment, for anyone that wants to try them:
Crazy, by Patsy Cline
You and me, by Alice Cooper
Two different ends of the spectrum, but both by artists whose last name begins with 'C' ![]()
Cheers
Richard
990 2018-09-19 02:10:34
Re: aint myself no-more (24 replies, posted in My local band and me)
soooo true, but still too close ha ha ha
I guess the internet (and associated technologies) has made the world a smaller place ....
991 2018-09-18 11:31:09
Re: aint myself no-more (24 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Thank you Richard, high praise indeed.
Can you pop round and say hi to Paul, my son who lives in Mandurah? Lol
Just checked- that's about a 200km round trip ....
But I'm guessing it's closer than you ... ![]()
992 2018-09-18 02:25:19
Re: SEPTEMBER 2018 FSOTM - A Love Song - A Lullaby (25 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Well that went down like a lead balloon. I wonder if 'Love Is All Around' will fare better:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzF3U1IXLaY
Roger
I enjoyed this one a lot!! I was curious what software you're using to record it, because it sounds pretty good ... I'm going to have a try at this one later this month (although time is already running out!!!).
Cheers
Richard
993 2018-09-18 02:10:35
Re: SEPTEMBER 2018 FSOTM - A Love Song - A Lullaby (25 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Here is the YouTube link to the lullably "Hush A Bye" I have just uploaded:
https://youtu.be/4Vmj5ugiq8M
Roger
That was pretty good - enjoyed the pictures of (your?) dog
Are you using a harpsichord in the background?
Cheers
Richard
994 2018-09-18 01:57:29
Re: Problem with alphabetical listing of songs (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
As a regular user of the site, I've got to say this is probably the most confusing aspect of the songs ... and since I've found it, I generally find #2 or #3 are better than the first one offered - is there any way we can push up the ratings so the 'best' song appears in the first position, or are these ratings pulled from the external sites?
Also wonder whether it might be worth having a "?" in that panel and some "hover help" as I've seen this question asked a few times, and wonder how many people don't login to the forums and ask the question (thus go to another site) ....
Cheers
Richard
996 2018-09-18 01:51:33
Re: aint myself no-more (24 replies, posted in My local band and me)
That is excellent!! I'm at work at the moment, and can't log into YT - I'll try to leave a comment and like tonight ...
Cheers
Richard
997 2018-09-18 01:47:43
Re: I'm gonna have my first band! (12 replies, posted in My local band and me)
That sounded pretty good for an "iPhone at rehearsal" video!!! Enjoy!!
998 2018-09-15 00:22:48
Re: NGD gone bad. (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
neophytte wrote:Do you have an ETA on the replacement??
2 weeks.
That sucks, but better than not getting a replacement ...
999 2018-09-14 08:15:02
Re: NGD gone bad. (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Do you have an ETA on the replacement??
1,000 2018-09-13 05:09:24
Re: Songwriting is good for you (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
SCIENCE CONFIRMS THAT SONGWRITING IS GOOD FOR YOU
Whilst I'd like to believe it, because I'm starting to write again, I have to ask the question - do you have a source??
BTW, found this whilst looking for the source: Science Proves: Pop Music Has Actually Gotten Worse
