1,051

(4 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Yesterday, I got an email from a magazine, I quote
We tested 3 different models. WAVE MODELS ARE MADE IN CHINA (explains the 600$) The 2 other guitars, start from $2100, and are GENUINE USA MADE, I wrote back that I DIDN'T FIND 1 TRACE THAT the Wave is made in China.
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In fact this makes more sense, if you SEE the guitar and the interchangeable body, I'm afraid the cheaper RKS guitars are. And IF:
a PRS SE Soapbar made in Korea versus a Soapbar in USA, they are BETTER to play on gigs, but the US soapbar is used more in the studio.
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1,052

(5 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

I remember me as kid in the sixties, the seventies all those great bands
- BEATLES, ROLLING STONES, HOLLIES, ANIMALS, PINK FLOYD.....

But what is the situation today?
Are there bands, I mean RECENT bands (end 90ties, 2000-2008) who are HUGE, having millions of fans and playing for thousands of people?

I just know that the "old dinosaurs" like Stones, Eagles, even Led Zeppelin, are saving for later by touring and a new album.
WHO ARE THEIR REPLACEMENTS? Red Hot Chili Peppers? They exist for years now?

I am convinced that it exists, except for the China fakes, to buy a cheap GIBSON copy.
There are hundreds of cheap FENDER style guitars.
Like STAGG, remove the neck, replace it by a Fender neck (if you look on eBay, you can find a Stratocaster neck, fretted and with tuners, I saw one for 60$), pick-ups, maybe but not necessary, you change the neck, it sais FENDER, you ask 500$, to an enthusiast YOUNGSTER, who is BLINDED by the body, and the neck with the Fender logo, probably you need to remove all traces, leading to STAGG.
I bought 2 years ago a "CHINESE GIBSON", for 250$ (expensive transport) = 160€. A guy I know, INSISTED TO BUY THIS GUITAR, I admit, it was a beautiful top, and the difference was the headstock, having a similar but different shape, I tried the guitar, she wasn't bad at all, so I TOLD HIM THAT THIS WAS A FAKE GIBSON, but he was blinded by the LOGO, and before I knew, he offered me even 500€, I refused, but he insisted so much and gave me 300€, even telling him that this was too much, he just wanted to IMPRESS his friends, he changed the pick-ups, and placed EMG'S. He is still REALLY HAPPY, and indeed, he played that guitar with EMG pick-ups, not bad at all.

I AM WRITING THIS BECAUSE I AM CONVINCED IT HAPPENS, AND MAYBE MORE THAN WE THINK, who is able to control second hand sites, even eBay. AND WHAT CAN YOU DO? I think 90% stays happy. IT'S MORE LIKE A WARNING AND TO ASK HOW TO AVOID THIS MALPRACTICE?

1,054

(13 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Yes indeed, I am not a poet, or busy with lyrics, THAT'S the reason why it's more difficult to write lyrics. I don't know if the "first edition" is deleted, but this time I listend to ALL OF YOU, your tips, tricks AND reading other chordian's lyrics. That was 1 of the reasons why it took a while. But this is what I call CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICS, and I'm gratefull.
About your reflux Bonedaddy: DON'T TAKE THE SAME WAY I TOOK, I had the worst degree, also the cause of trowing up "dark liquid = blood" 2-3 hours after bedtime. It's still not cured, waking up  completely wet, blood, sweat but NO tears. This caused my pneumonia, acid substance (DISGUSTING TALK, ISN'T IT?) in my lungs. Some days are real fine, other days, like today, fever, cold -- hot, muscular pain, but I survive AND BETTER, I don't care any longer about that insurance problem.
Strange news, I am invited next Saturday, a reception, walking (for me sitting : D buffet) in the most expensive village, for an art exhibition ARTIST = DELPHINE BOEL, a daughter of our king, but not official, now she hates every royal stuff, she lived for years in London, some work our "manneke pis", one of the greatest touristic attractions, she made him, with a huge penis, with the Belgium Flag around. I hope I can take some pictures with my cell phone. SO YOU SEE, I AM ALIVE AND OPTIMISTIC, 100% more than some months ago, and ALL OF YOU ARE AT LEAST FOR 50% RESPONSABLE, so guys and DOLL, THANK YOU SO MUCH.

1,055

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

Can you imagine that today's, better tomorrow's scientists are able to copy a person a billion times?
You want a new JIMI HENDRIX, try to find DNA, take an egg cell, remove the core and put the JIMI DNA in it. Let's say, the women give birth and they will all be EXACT copies of JIMI HENDRIX.
Of course you have to create similar familiar conditions, and buy your little JIMI a guitar, 18 years later, it should be possible in theory to form a band, called the JIMI'S, 5 great guitar players.
A JOKE? NO the truth.
I don't talk about ethics and moral, just science.
Why is a mule not fertile? A chromosome question a horse has 64 chromosomes, a donkey 62.
A male lion+a female tiger = LIGER and is up to 50% bigger than the parents. I saw one in South Africa, they don't live long.
I wrote this because what I wrote about JIMI HENDRIX is 100% true. If the scientists have DNA from great musicians, they can create great and IDENTICAL musicians,  BUT will or are they able to write almost exactly the same kind of music?
This is so amazing and scary at the same time, they are able to "play" with genes, they can create an army, strong, tall and a lot of muscles but dumb and difficult to make decisions, meaning that they always obey, just by excluding some genes and alter some others.
Sorry, I have the opinion that this is really interesting, what do you think?
A link for hybrids       http://www.molyworld.net/aa/crossesa.htm

1,056

(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Russell, we get crazy if we start to discuss, like a philosopher.
What if my, your "sperm" was second? YOU, ME WE DIDN'T EXIST. Should we be another, and being aware of life? As a man of science I read that once a little fish entered the egg, a wall is build at the very same moment, and all the others smash against that wall. AMAZING how life starts, amazing to see billions swimming, using a lot of energy (fructose).
Better = old wives tales" say that if you want a girl, you should:
-  Eat lots of fish and veggies
-  Give in to your chocolate craving
-  Make love in either the missionary or woman on top position
-  Focus on her pleasure;  if she climaxes first, you'll get your girl.
NO JOKE, science especially genetics is more and more specialised, that "in vitro" = artificial, they can do a lot. Like, if you want an army of BUSH soldiers, take a cell, remove the core, replace the core by the BUSH cell core, look for a woman who wants to have a baby, better look for 100.000 women, take a family, who is more "simple minded", and 9 months later, 100.000 little Bush babies will be born. Or RUSSELLS or DOCPHILS, I just don't know if you will have memories as a child when you were adult. INTRIGUING STUFF.

1,057

(8 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Not everything has to be easy, it's about Musicians and Bands.
Let's keep it from the period 1950 - 2007 (2008 is still to young)
I REALLY WANT YOUR OPINION ABOUT THIS TOPIC. We have some options, like
- Who is/was the most important band, giving a "face" to a decade, (less or more)
- Which artist(s) did influence most, or were an example for a lot of bands
- What about the importance or impact by some music styles.
About music styles and impact, my thoughts go automatic to PINK FLOYD.
About giving face to a period who else than the BEATLES were THE DACE of the 60-ties OR were it bands, artists like JIMI HENDRIX
I think this is a quit difficult topic, but I really hope TO SEE VERY NICE AND INTERESTING OPINIONS AND DISCUSSIONS, that's why a forum exist.

PLEASE DO AND SPIT YOUR OPINION HERE

1,058

(18 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Is GODIN the biggest, most famous brand in Canada, what about seagull?

1,059

(8 replies, posted in Songwriting)

THE CONCEPTION

the conceptiongitaardocphil


[G]Before your [D] born you [F] have to swim [C]


[G] Using a small [D] tail and [F] try to win [C]


[G] Once your in [D] the wall [F] will close [C]


[G] Your not alone [D] ‘cause [F]millions race [C]




[E] So hurry up [A] your [D] not alone [A]


[E] Don’t look [A] back or [D] you are gone [A]




[G] Look what a [D]speed please [F] don’t be tired [C]



[G] Please be aware [D] swim fast [F] you’re not hired [C]


[G] If you loose [D] you’re not [F] you no more [C]


[G] Use all your [D] power or [F] you end up lower [C]


[E] So hurry up [A] your [D] not alone [A]


[E] Looking back [A] you’ll [D] loose your throne [A]


[G] Once your [D] in you can’t [F] come out [C]


[G] Just 9 months [D] before your[F] first shout [C]


[G] There you are [D] here I am [F] 2 arms and legs[C]


[G] Get a life[D] a wife ‘cause [F] the circle [C]never ends [G]


1,060

(13 replies, posted in Songwriting)

HEEEEEEEEEEEEEELP Russell, I tried everything, but it doesn't work out, this is the best I could do.

1,061

(1 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Being a non USA citizen, and reading the answers about easy songs or tabs, it's a little bit strange.
I see a lot of names, bands, who are mentioned as good songs for beginners, but I noticed that more than 50% of the songs are written and/or performed by artists I never heard of.

There are also a lot of band names I know, with easy to play songs, like
- BOB SEEGER
- TOM PETTY
But I agree, seeing songs of some of these bands, huge in the USA, known by real music lovers in Europe, that the songs are indeed easy to play. But not knowing the melody makes it difficult for me.
Some of these bands, like Tom Petty are they THAT big in the USA?

THE EAGLES

THE GASLEE and the most important members:
- ANNE REBOILED   (Bernie Leadon)
- GLYNN FREE         (Glenn Frey)
- DON BENTLEY       (Don Henley)
- FED RONDEL         (Don Felder)
- ERRMAN DYSNEY   (Randy Meisner)
- JO WHALES           (Joe Walsh)

THE BEATLES

THE PEEPLES
- RIN GARROTS         (Ringo Starr)
- JOHN LEMON           (John Lennon)
- PAL MACCENTURY   (PaulmcCartney)
- GORGE HOARINESS (George Harisson) band problems caused by CHOCO YONO

PINK FLOYD=

PINKY FOLD, with the members
- ROG WATERED         (Roger Waters)
- DAVID BILLBOARD    (David Gilmour)
- PRICK WRONG         (Rick Wright)
- KIM CANONS            (Nick Mason)
Former member: SAD BYRRETT

One of the first songs I really loved were: THE BEATLES with YESTERDAY, and the ROLLING STONES with RUBY TUESDAY. I started to "sing-a-long" with SAVED BY THE BELL by Robin GIBB, leading me to the BEE GEES.
Later, I heard in school, in 1971, from a classroom mate that he saw a band named deep purple and he became a huge fan. I was "infected" by the  Deep Purple bug, and THAT band became my first hero, almost together with CCR and Led Zeppelin.

So my story is, better my big favourites were:
1) DEEP PURPLE
2) LED ZEPPELIN
3) CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL (CCR)
I wanted to have all those albums. My ALL TIME FAVOURITE was CCR. I remember me that they performed in Belgium, in 1972 or 1973, I begged my parents to go, and they answered: YOU CAN GO, BUT YOU HAVE TO BE AT HOME AT 23.00h and IF I was at home later than 23.00h, I couldn't go out to dance for 2 months.
THOSE WERE THE DAYS MY FRIENDS, and so I never saw my NUMBER ONES = CCR.
I did see end 1973 (First year at the university) AND Deep Purple AND Led Zeppelin.
I also became a huge PINK FLOYD fan, but only after their album "Wish you were here."
Other BANDS (a few years before the 3 I mentioned)
- BEE GEES
- BEATLES
- ROLLING STONES, but I loved the Beatles more.
WHAT'S YOUR STORY?

YES, many people = many theories, all about the FIRST real R&R song.

I DON'T BELIEVE THAT SOMETHING (certain in MUSIC) COMES FROM NOTHING.
It is an evolution, and in music everyone steals from others, although stealing is a BIG word.
RUSSELL, you are probably THE man who knows MORE than all of us about music and evolution.
MY THEORY about your first real contact with music, and the period you start to listen and appreciate more and more is from the age of 12-13 years old, so I am born on 07/12/1955 (December), following my theory: 1955 + 12 years = 1967, start and evolution where you start to have a more and more specific taste leads me to 1977, having or better being a fan of certain groups.

1,067

(18 replies, posted in Electric)

DFNCHENEY, I have a MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION = EVERY SINGLE SONG, in the top 100 of the best guitar solos, I 'll show you the list spread over some posts. HERE THE TOP 10
01 Stairway to heaven                   Led Zeppelin
02 ERUPTION & you really got me   Van Halen
03 Free Bird                                  Lynard Skynard
04 Comfortably Numb                    Pink Floyd
05 All Along The Watchtower           Jimi Hendrix
06 November Rain                         Guns 'n Roses 
07 One                                          Metallica
08 Hotel California                          Eagles
09 Crazy Train                               Ozzy Osbourne
10 Crossroads                                Eric Clapton

This is an official list but also probably one of the X TOP 100 lists.
I have the ENTIRE TOP 100

1,068

(2 replies, posted in Electric)

Maybe this is real personal, about private "stuff", but I have nobody to ask about an opinion.
I really would love some advise, some information, and some friendship, it's a black period in my life, and I should love to see an answer how you should handle this.

Yesterday, I was looking for "a guitar value" to see the value of an original GIBSON LP CUSTOM 1968, YES ONE NINE SIX EIGHT. Having a second custom (1978) I wanted the Black Beauty equipped with single coils, like it was in the early fifties. Got my '68 humbuckers back, but I don't find them. A 75% chance that my ex-girlfriend trow them in the garbage.
So who can help me to find another pair? A '68 Gibson LP custom = 15.000-20.000$, a '69 = 4000-5000$
Can somebody give advise or look where I can find these '68 pick-ups back?
THANKS A LOT

METALLICA

PLASTICA, members
- JAMES HOTFIELD    rhythmguitar, vocals
- CIRRUS HALL         drummer
- HAM KRIKETT         leadguitar
- TORERO BURT JILL  Bass

- JOE NEWSSTAND    former bass player

It' so simple dear chordians.
THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS=

The MAMAS AND THE PAMPERS, members
- DOC PHILIPS ( John Phillips)
- PHILLIP SCHLEMIEL (Michelle Phillips)
- TODDY HENNERY  (Denny Doherty)
- A MASS MAC ELLIOT (Mama Cass Elliot)

1,071

(4 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

What I don't know is: you pay 699$ for a RKS wave, is the body included or not? I know they are US made, and they sound real good. Just go to youtube to see and hear them in action.
So bodies can be unscrewed and you can change a black body into a red body. What's the price for a body?

1,072

(4 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

I found these kind of guitars on youtube, here a link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=632Sd9OH … re=related
On www.musiciansfriend.com I saw them: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ … c=3SOSWXXA
Totally new concept in guitar making for supreme resonance and organic feel.
PRICE = $499.99 - $699.99
THE RKS IS HANDMADE IN THE USA.
AMAZING GUITARS They have an interchangeable body shells and pickguards. I never saw a guitar like that, you can unscrew the body, like a pink body, and you use a black body. They also sound great.
About the price I found, is the interchangeable body included?
http://rksguitars.com/products.php?page=WHB0001, a beautiful black body.

I hope this was useful, and when I see questions about guitars, or guitar prices, I consider it as a kind of duty to help as much as I can.
My methods are:
- pot some links like www.zzounds.com to SEE the guitar, or even eBay
- post a link to SEE and HEAR the guitar on youtube or myspace
- with this information you have already an idea, allowing you to enter a music store and try.

1,073

(13 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Liam (I am very nosy, why you choose paranormal? I adore a lot of stuff, called or considered as paranormal. Just think about the DEJA VU phenomenon, being convinced you saw it already but you can place it) and RUSSELL.
Yes, this time I worked different, and I hope that this way of writing a song, is a lot better for me.
In stead of playing a song I have in mind, followed by lyrics and chords AT RANDOM, I try to play guitar AND adding lyrics, BEFORE: 1 line, and placing chords, a second line + chords, I changed my philosophy by playing and singing, writing it down, followed by playing and singing "the entity" in stead of every single line.
Thanks for your "constructive comments". What about the lyrics, are they correct, are they placed in a right sequence? Do you have some suggestions?
Thanks

Dear PIX, how are you? So you are selling your "SEAGULL ARTIST"? Is it wrong to ask why? I read that someone offered you a trade for a TAYLOR 314e.
About Taylor, I don't know much, having 6 MARTINS and 4 GIBSONS in the acoustic collection corner. Even having these guitars, I am convinced that taylor will sound better. I should trade.

1 year ago, I had a VARIAX 700 acoustic, someone I know wanted that Variax real bad, so we traded too. He left with ly VARIAX, I got his BURNS 2x6 (12 string) and an extra 400€ = 625$. An electric 12 string, and she sounds amazing. It's a lot more difficult to play a 12 string, but exercising 2 months results in playing a 6 string a lot better.

That is ONLY ONE OF THE MANY THEORIES.

BUT IT IS "WIDELY" accepted that "ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK IS THE FIRST ROCKSONG.

THIS WAS IN FACT THE FIRST "ROCK COVER"
I DID find that one of the first melodies who earned to be named R&R was and you know that I trie to write as accurate as possible, which is time consuming (Russ, my back is hurting, I am to much online, and I can't move) occupation, well about occupation, I am a professional websurfer, and here I QUOTE:
A man, named Joe Turner aka BIG.JOE TURNER a black blues artists, who sang, “Shake, Rattle, and Roll.�  If one listens to this song by Joe Turner it should be very clear that this is the, or one of the, first true rock and roll songs. It sounds like a rock and roll song, not a blues song. The beat is up tempo and the words and rhythm of the song depict the sounds and feelings of a true rock and roll song. 
Don't forget, IT WAS STILL the time of SEPARATION, the time of RADIO STATIONS REFUSING TO PLAY "BLACK" music, and the time your parents beating the s**out of you when you came home with a single, performed by a black artist, WASN'T IT SO IN THE 50-ties?
About the mix of BLUES, COUNTRY, GOSPEL, BOOGY WOOGY ( an official music style, piano blues, very popular in the 30-ties), this is indeed the mix for rock.
IKE TURNER IS ALSO A CANDIDATE FOR the first ROCK SONG, he wrote ROCKET 88. These 2 =
“Rocket 88�  and “Shake, Rattle, and Roll�  were all remade by Bill Haley and the Comets.
If you consider BILL HALEY as the first ROCK & ROLL ARTIST, he is a master in covers.
ELVIS PRESLEY, wasn't he considered as a "Black artist?
"The fact that there were so many cover songs recorded by white artists of black artists’ music was also obvious and depicted the state of America at the time
- LAST POINT = Music producers would hear a recording being made or done by a black artist, find a white artist or group to record that same song, and credit the white artist or group as the original artist(s) of that particular song or songs, without giving any recognition or credit to the black artist who first recorded the song.
SO THIS DISCUSSION IS NOT CLOSED: WHO or WHAT, the first R&R song