13s!!! If your car breaks down,you can always use them as a tow rope. Those are some thick strings
1,077 2012-05-16 23:07:01
Topic: The most stupid irelevant question you can imagine. (29 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
One time at work,A manager was explaining to a new hire that the only stupid question is the one you don`t ask. So I asked him"If the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie,what would a cinder block do?" Some people have no sense of humor. Believe it or not,I`m no stranger to getting in trouble at work because of my mouth. What is the most stupid question you ever asked someone?
1,078 2012-05-16 21:35:31
Re: web cam, finally (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I met Roger at 3:30 one morning.Pitch black and snowing here.Sunny and warm over there.
1,079 2012-05-16 07:56:04
Re: web cam, finally (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
try it now if it works joeyjoeyjoey21
1,080 2012-05-15 07:23:14
Re: Rock and roll books (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
How about"Symphony for the devil",about the rolling stones. Or"I`ll sleep when I`m dead,the dirty life and times of Warren Zevon".
1,081 2012-05-14 22:20:06
Re: If you had a time machine (38 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
This may sound sappy and depressing but.March 16, 1984.The day before my father died.I wouldnt have gone home that night and said a lot more than see you tomorrow.Didnt`t see him tomorrow.
1,082 2012-05-13 14:52:53
Re: Happy Mother's Day (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Happy mothers day to all.
1,083 2012-05-12 17:41:31
Re: Yamaha sj-180 (7 replies, posted in Acoustic)
naolslager wrote:
J3,
The Yamaha SJ-180 is a great guitar. I've owned two. This past week I narrowly escaped GAS and passed on a nice used FG-331 - the predecessor to the SJ-180. I really like the 000-esque body size and these guitars defy the common opinion regarding the substandard sound of all-laminate guitars. These guitars sound good!If you're interested in something possibly more special than the SJ-180, get your hands on a SJ-400S. This is the solid-top version. You will rarely find anything about these but there are a few out there.
I also owned a CJ-818 - the jumbo all-laminate - a great guitar as well. A glimpse of mine can be found on my YouTube Channel. i think it's in my first "Noodleroni" installment.
But, yes, the SJ-180 is a fantastic guitar.
djp.s. I've been talking to the seller of an FG-110. It is the original folk body which led to the SJ-180, etc. This one was made in 1970.
p.p.s:r J3, what the heck are you doing up at 3:38am?
thats nice to know about the fg-331.I have seen some for sale.Now I may take a second look.As far as a jumbo goes,I like thde feel ofa folk size guitar. Also, I work for Frito Lay.I started at 4:30 today.
1,084 2012-05-12 07:38:00
Topic: Yamaha sj-180 (7 replies, posted in Acoustic)
My favorite guitar is my Yamaha sj-180.I have had it for 28 years and it never fails. It is not a dreadnought but the body is a bit smaller.Enough to feel the difference.Sound and action are great.And easy on the wallet.I paid 125.00 for mine.It was damaged in shipping and repaired.The neck and headstock were damaged and it had a few scratches and dings on it.The repair is still holding.Just had a setup done last year and it is better than ever.Looks awful,covered in stickers.I have 2 other Yamaha acoustics and I always go back to this one.Anyone else ever had the pleasure to own one of these.What did you think?I always consider these to be one of the most underated guitars made
1,085 2012-05-12 07:27:34
Re: Shelby died (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I always wanted a Shelby Mustang or the original cobra`s.(the one with the 289).I don`t see that happening anytime soon. I have it parked in my dream garage next to the austin healey 3000. I get car and driver in the mail.That will be huge news in the next issue.
1,086 2012-05-07 23:47:11
Re: Another one bites the dust, (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Dirty Ed wrote:
Go solo
I`m not even close to that good. Still have a bass player and started getting another band together.
1,087 2012-05-07 08:57:57
Re: Another one bites the dust, (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
You are so right Scott. Already started putting another band together.I don`t feel the least bit bad about the last one because I called them.They didn`t call me. When it feels like work,it becomes work. If I want to work,I can do that tuesday thru saturday. I spent sunday morning doing yardwork and it was more relaxing than being in that band.
1,088 2012-05-06 01:11:34
Topic: Another one bites the dust, (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Another band is done.I think I`m done with playing in bands myself.Too much backbiting and throat cutting. Oh well,at least it was quick. A good chance to get some work done on the house and backyard. Even spend some time with family. It isnt a bad thing. I did place another ad and got 2 replies already. Still keeping a cynical attitude.
1,089 2012-05-03 21:50:37
Re: :D It's time again for CAKE!!! (24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Happy birthday again Roger. I think I beat everyone early this morning.
1,090 2012-05-02 23:06:56
Topic: Has anyone ever had a song give them nightmares? (17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Heres a wierd subject.Have you ever had a nightmare about a song. One was "BETTER CHANGE" by Dan Fogelberg. Was heavily into substance abuse then and the words in this song were in a nightmare. The other is "MARY PROVOST' by Nick Lowe. It is a true story. It was a song I loved to play. So I looked up Marie Prevost online and read the whole story and saw pictures of her and everything.(BIG MISTAKE). Now that there is a face to match the name, every time I play this I have a nightmare about it. Go figure.Strange but true. How many of you has this happened to. And if it has, which song.
1,091 2012-05-02 22:55:47
Re: What are you listening to? (24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Leonard Cohen-Songs of Love And Hate. In my work truck
1,092 2012-05-01 23:45:10
Topic: Charles Pitts: dead at 65. (0 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
In case you are wondering. Played for the late Isaac Hayes. The fantastic guitar in the "theme from shaft". Can you dig it
1,093 2012-05-01 20:24:09
Re: Takamine guitars (32 replies, posted in Acoustic)
The only Takamine I ever played was a 12 string and it played like a dream. The only reason I didnt but it was the price tag. You may want to look into Jasmine. It is the lower end brand by Takamine. I don`t know anything about them but they may be a cheaper alternative.
1,094 2012-05-01 20:19:28
Re: Music/Concert DVDs (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
What about The Beatles. I don`t know if Let It Be is on dvd but I remember renting it in the 80s. Woodstock or The Song Remains The Same. I saw them on vhs. If they are on dvd, they are good choices. If you want just a silly story with good music, then the beatles in "HELP" is on dvd. A great movie that is a true story is "GRAND THEFT PARSONS". About the death of Gram Parsons. It`s funny, but it has only a few songs. One of those that seems hard to believe is true but it is.
1,095 2012-05-01 07:35:36
Re: Leonard Cohen (4 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
I hope not.He has been touring in Europe. Unless they use the hoalogram`s they have been using lately. He also has a great new cd called Old Ideas.
1,096 2012-04-30 16:19:02
Re: how heavy are you? (9 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
The last links you sent today are more my speed.The first ones reminded me of DETHKLOK on adult swim. Did youever see metalocalypse. It`s one of my favorite cartoons.
1,097 2012-04-30 09:55:42
Topic: Leonard Cohen (4 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
I am amazed at how many people have never heard of Leonard Cohen. Not youngsters. People older than me. He is my favorite so I may be partial. Someone with such a huge following should be more well known.
1,098 2012-04-29 11:45:53
Re: how heavy are you? (9 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Whoa scott. I am nowhere that heavy. And you`ve seen my picture. Even at 240 lbs, I am a lightweight.More sabbath ,zeppelin and the classic rock type of metal.
1,099 2012-04-29 00:11:27
Re: finger picking lessons (10 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Keep your hand anchored to the guitar.Either your pinky and fourth finger or palm. And please,don`t wear one of those hats like Esteban
1,100 2012-04-28 00:03:04
Re: hey there. (21 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
beamer wrote:
selso wrote:Hiya chordie, been a minute. Just a simple question from a simple man, where do you find the inspiration to keep playing?
I have asked myself this 1000's of times in the last 20 years due to frusteration, lasck of compatable playing partners, or what ever, My first answer is:
I JUST HAVE TO PLAY NO MATTER IF PPL THINK I SUCK OR NOT. I DONT CARE WHAT THEY THINK, I PLAY FOR ME AND HOPE OTHERS LIKE IT TOO. (But it is nice when ppl do like what you do
)
It is probably why I have never been in but 2 garage bands. I like to play covers, but I really like to write and create. I would rather write originals by myself and anyone who wants to share in the joy of creating.
If we have to have a simple answer: Its in my soul.
It always makes me smile. heavy or soft.
Gee beamer, I wish you were up here. It gets sickening sometimes playing with perfectionists.