I had to follow my own advice today.Restrung 2 strats and an epiphone dot studio.I was on a roll until I ran out of electric strings. Bought 3 more sets today.My usual brand.Whatever is cheapest as long as they start with a 10. Ended up with DARCOs.Still have 2 more electrics to do and a few acoustics.The problem with multiple guitars is that they have to be restrung eventually.
1,227 2012-02-27 10:23:12
Re: My sound - it's official (24 replies, posted in Electric)
Isn`t it great to be able to say that.
1,228 2012-02-27 00:39:20
Topic: Triple j, J x3, either way,I`m back. (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Just finished an unbelievable jam session.I think its safe to say I broke out of the burnout I was complaining about awhile ago.Too bad I couldnt get the skype to work.I would have loved to put part of it on.5 of us crammed in my little jam space playing hard rock.Does it get any better than that.
1,229 2012-02-26 15:25:13
Re: amps (13 replies, posted in Acoustic)
flashgordon wrote:
hi joeyjoeyjoey many thanks a friend of mine has this acoustic guitar and i just wondered if it was possible to do it.
many thanks.
john
Wayne is right.They are not the same.My point is to try it on yours first.It wont do any damage to either piece. Or try some at a music store first.The worst that can happen is nothing.
1,230 2012-02-26 14:00:25
Re: Skype Jam Test Participation Instructions. (73 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Nothing worse than hurting your hands or fingers.My knees are really bad from being hit by a car 30 years ago.Being fat now doesn`t help,but it is still better than hurting my hands.Hope you get well really soon. Still can`t get the skype thing working.I now have some kind of tabloid site.Just think 24 hour gossip site.
1,231 2012-02-26 13:53:47
Re: amps (13 replies, posted in Acoustic)
John, if I remember right you have an amp that most of us would dream of having.You should stick with that and see how it sounds first. I just played my yamaha apx-4a through my gibson falcon and I thought it sounded pretty good.Give it a try.The worst that could happen is nothing
1,232 2012-02-26 04:35:55
Re: Steve Martin (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
It`s amazing how underated some people are.Roy Clark and Steve Martin are two examples.Underneath the comedy are 2 fantastic players.Others are Stephen Sagal. Another great guitarist and Charo(remember her).Underneath the hoochie coochie and tiny dresses is a classical guitarist. there are more but the post is about steve martin.
1,233 2012-02-25 16:43:19
Re: Skype Jam Test Participation Instructions. (73 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I`ve been trying to get this to work.So far I now have a bunch of games and a permanent weather update thingy. I think it`s time to ask my daughter for help. When all else fails,ask a kid
1,234 2012-02-25 13:36:24
Re: Buying a guitar (18 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
You can always get what you have upgraded.A good setup can do wonders.My yamaha played awful after 25 years of playing.A good setup and 65.00 later,it was better than ever. Like the old cliche: stick with the devil you know.
1,235 2012-02-25 13:31:40
Re: Paul Simon (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
YES, especially from the 70s. There goes rhymin simon is still a great album after all these years.
1,236 2012-02-25 04:08:13
Re: Buying a guitar (18 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
naolslager wrote:
Yamaha SJ-180s are great guitars.
True, Mine looks like it went through the wringer.I paid 125.00 for it in 1984. It was damaged in shipping. The headstock was broken and the neck had a couple cracks going lengthwise. It was reglued and has held since.Plus the body had some scratches and dents from the same mishap that happened. But it played like a dream. Perfect size,a little smaller than a dreadnought. It is also covered in stickers.Most I put on,some my daughter put on.I was going to take a hair dryer and heat them off but I see it as a trip through time now. From a 1984 WBCN sticker to an apple cinnamon cheerios sticker that came on the box.Muppets,hello kitty, narragansett beer,bible quotes. Something for everyone. As great as they are,mine is still an sj-180 that is damaged and covered with stickers. If you can find one in good shape,grab it.It is a great utility guitar. Where a martin is a cadillac, an sj-180 is a ford pickup.
1,237 2012-02-24 19:35:53
Re: Skype Jam Test Participation Instructions. (73 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I`m still trying to figure out how to set mine up.We have a jam session at that time.It would be a great time if I knew how to.
1,238 2012-02-24 18:28:20
Re: Buying a guitar (18 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
WARNING: buying guitars can become addictive. Buying amps can become addictive. Not from the surgeon general,but from anyone on here. If anyone can prove me wrong, do it. Symptoms: go into a guitar center and try not to look in wonder like a 5 year old at toys r us.All those toys but you can get only one.
1,239 2012-02-24 16:45:48
Re: Buying a guitar (18 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Acoustic-I am partial to Yamaha.A higher grade Yamaha is well within your price range. Electric- a mexican Fender stratocaster is affordable(especially used),and you will still have enough to buy a decent amp. Hope that helps. Best bet is to go to stores and look what they have in your price range and play with them. Don`t worry about what the name on the headstock says. If it sounds and plays good to you,it is a great guitar.That is why my favorite guitar is a 1984 Yamaha sj-180.Probably worth about 50.00 usd. It sounds great and plays great to me,so it is a great guitar.Go for a test drive like you would a car.
1,240 2012-02-24 13:51:46
Re: Playing guitar by ear (21 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I tried to play by ear,but I couldnt get the pick to stay in my ear.So I think i`ll continue to play with my hands. (I COULDN`T RESIST THAT ONE, THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT). Remember Flip Wilson used to say that
1,241 2012-02-24 10:00:18
Re: New member and novice player. (14 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I guess that would be like Los Angeles being near me because it is in the same country.She used to amaze a lot of people there with her brown eyes.We are 100% Italian. I guess she stood out in the crowd.
1,242 2012-02-23 12:30:25
Re: Recommendations for a Classical Guitar: Budget ~$300 (8 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
For some reason,nylon string guitars seem to always turn up in antique stores. I just saw an old silvertone for 85.00 last monday.Take some time and you may find a deal on one.Don`t leave any stone unturned.
1,243 2012-02-23 12:25:52
Re: New member and novice player. (14 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Wow, my sister lived in Dublin for a few years in the 80s and early 90s. No idea if that is near you or not. Thats it.Just a completely irelvant comment.
1,244 2012-02-22 20:42:51
Re: Playing guitar by ear (21 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Ive only figured out a song once.The rest of the time, I have to see it on paper or chordie. Without my seiko quartz,I would never be in tune
1,245 2012-02-22 13:24:15
Re: Martin OOO-CXE ? (11 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I know that the neck can be sanded and buffed.After picking it up I dont ever want to touch another one. The way it felt made my skin crawl. Kind of like a noise someone doesn`t like(scratching a chalkboard,knife screaching on a plate, things like that). For that reason I wouldnt even attempt to play it.I bought a rain slicker by mail once,and it had that same feeling to it.It still sits in my closet.
1,246 2012-02-22 00:33:31
Re: New member and novice player. (14 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Welcome from massachusetts. Practice practice practice. No matter what you need to know,someone here can help you.All you have to do is ask.
1,247 2012-02-21 15:29:06
Topic: Goodwill Auction (1 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Has anyone ever seen the Goodwill Auction.It`s what goodwill industries does with the higher end things they recieve.Look at some of the instruments that get donated.Strats,fender and marshall amps,vintage arch tops,martin guitars etc etc.It is very much like an ebay type auction.There is mostly junk as far as guitars go but it is amazing what people donate.Take a look and you will tell yourself that you would like to be there when these people GIVE THIS AWAY! The higher end guitars usually end up selling for what their value is or more. If you don`t know about this you should check it out. Not to buy,just to browse and kill some time. Punch in Goodwill Auction and it will come right up. It`s no big secret.It`s just there.
1,248 2012-02-21 13:12:45
Re: Nashville (Tennessee) or Bust! (26 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Best of luck to your daughter.Have a good trip to Nashville.That is a trip I always wanted to make.
1,249 2012-02-21 10:35:01
Re: speakers- i need to replace a pair. (2 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I found a pair at Union Music in Worcester.Electro harmonix that can handle 75 watts each.Since I am only running 150 watts there is no need to go extravagant.I really wanted to keep the cabinets so It will cost me more in the end.I am sure a movie projector doesnt push 150 watts.When I bought the cabinets on ebay I did it with the intention of replacing the speakers.The fact that they lasted almost 2 years without blowing was lucky.Look at bell & howell speaker cabinets on ebay and you can see why I like them.
1,250 2012-02-20 14:56:04
Topic: speakers- i need to replace a pair. (2 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I blew a speaker for my PA system.They are old BELL & HOWELL projector speakers.They are the newer ones from the 60s(maybe). They are self contained with a reel with the speaker cables built in.The ultimate in convenience.Each cabinet has a 12 inch speaker in it.What should I replace the speakers with? Has anyone had any experience with these type of speakers.Guitar center doesn`t sell bare speakers,only with cabinets. Any help will be appreciated.