Nice vocals on this Amy well done 
1,301 2014-04-16 12:09:00
Re: White Sand (27 replies, posted in Songwriting)
1,302 2014-04-15 22:32:24
Re: Made from Scratch (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Tenement Funster wrote:
Good to know, Russell ... thanks. A blemish in the finish or a small ding in the wood is nothing I'd worry about. Those cosmetic issues can be fixed with some TLC. I'd be more concerned if there was a crack in a body or neck, a warp in a neck, or if any of the pre-routed electrical cavities were off measurement so that the "innards" won't fit.
I did a repair on one of my students Fender Squires I installed new Texas true coils and had to use my dremel to rout out the middle cavity to fit the pickup then wire the leads and grounds no problems I got a nice compliment from Stew Mack on my strat builds on Facebook so that made my day
1,303 2014-04-15 22:26:24
Re: THEY WANT THEIR (YOUR) MONEY!!! (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I am retired I don't have to file but I did for over 40 years and complained about all the money that was taken out of my checks for SS that went to people who retired funny how things work out in life
1,304 2014-04-15 22:21:38
Re: DAGGER (36 replies, posted in Songwriting)
KAP54 wrote:
Nice piece of playing/writing there Russ. It's gotta feel good to bones when you get a piece like that complete.
Kudos
Ken
Thanks Ken yeah its kinda nice when it comes together got another one I am working on its coming along nicely
1,305 2014-04-15 18:41:48
Re: Made from Scratch (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Baldguitardude wrote:
You make those???
I made the Stratocasters from scratch including wiring
1,306 2014-04-15 12:26:12
Re: What The (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
gtx wrote:
Wasn't complaining about the mods, I know they do a great job. Just those annoying bloody ads.
I don't blame you we have been bombarded the last few weeks unusually high spam posts but we enjoy destroying them
1,307 2014-04-15 12:21:29
Re: Made from Scratch (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Tenement Funster wrote:
Russell ...
I had a look at the clearouts that Guitar Fetish has, and I gotta admit it is verrrrry tempting to tackle a project like this. They mention that most of this is "as is", so obviously I'd hate to have something sent way out here to Atlantic Canada and not be able to use it. In your opinion, how bad are their "slight imperfections"?
They usually mention what the imperfections are on the page if you see something your interested in send me a link I will check it out for you I do a lot of business with them they have been very honest and trustworthy, in the past I have had to send parts back(bridge) for a defective screw that snapped they sent me a shipping label and replaced the whole bridge free but let me see what you are planning on getting I'll give it the eagle eye
1,308 2014-04-15 00:00:09
Re: DAGGER (36 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Phill Williams wrote:
russ, i'm not complimenting you just cos wer'e friends, i really do like the track and if it's about what i think it is....then the story line will be good too
phill
Me neither I really liked your song just pointing it out the story line "guy meets girl, makes a connection wants to pursue it further girl rejects idea guy is pissed 
end of story
1,309 2014-04-14 20:56:47
Re: DAGGER (36 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Phill Williams wrote:
nice little tune there russ, i love this type of blues which i would call heavy rock, but i've been wrong about a few things before, like when i called slide; bottle neck, remember? anyway, you've done a great job here, i'm glad you didn't stick to a 3 chord riff, and the story sounds good too, would you be about publishing the words on chordie?
phill
phill we seem to be complimenting each other on songs I like yours and I will put the words and arrangement in by tomorrow thanks for taking a look and it is more a heavy rock then just standard blues three chord riffs are fine for practice but I like a bit more of a challenge
1,310 2014-04-14 20:52:46
Re: DAGGER (36 replies, posted in Songwriting)
bluejeep wrote:
I like your style Russell, you are an inspiration to us all.
That's the first time I have been called an inspiration I hope my future compositions live up to it thanks
1,311 2014-04-14 20:50:31
Re: DAGGER (36 replies, posted in Songwriting)
dino48 wrote:
RUSSELL you sound fantastic!!,that's a great blues tune.
Thank you dino and please tell a few friends
1,312 2014-04-14 20:48:40
Re: DAGGER (36 replies, posted in Songwriting)
hummin n strummin wrote:
Russell,I am awestruck. Great job,well written and arranged,the singing very well done and your playing is fantastic! Did I hear a little slide guitar in there as well? I enjoyed this one very much. Keep em coming!
I checked out some of your other songs and all were very good. I could learn a lot from you!
Dave
Thanks for the nice comments Dave yes I did lay a slide on one of the tracks I am always available for helping if I can and if you have any questions I will try and answer them glad you enjoyed this
1,313 2014-04-14 20:45:07
Re: DAGGER (36 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Artie'splaying wrote:
Russell, do I remember correctly that you live up by Green Bay?
I live about 25 miles north of Milwaukee on the lake in Port Washington I was born in Green Bay
1,314 2014-04-14 15:36:35
Re: DAGGER (36 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Artie'splaying wrote:
Absolutely wonderful! That's top-notch playing, singing, and composing.
Thanks Artie please tell a few friends I have some other ideas for recording along these lines
1,315 2014-04-14 13:37:42
Re: Made from Scratch (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
hummin n strummin wrote:
You have a real beauty there Russell. In my humble opinion, nothing beats somthing built with your own two hands. I hope you have many years enjoyment playing your own one of a kind guitar. I also very much look forward to seeing and hearing your new song /video.
Dave
Dave check out the songwriting forum my new song is called "Dagger" thank you for commenting
1,316 2014-04-14 13:33:12
Re: Made from Scratch (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Zurf wrote:
Gorgeous.
I need you to take up making bamboo fly rods. :-)
Thanks Zurf hmm bamboo fly rods reminds me I live right off the lake might have to do a little fishing
1,317 2014-04-14 13:24:21
Re: DAGGER (36 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Grah1 wrote:
This is where your at bud ,you sound awesome on this .Love it .
yeah it kinda feels right to me too thank you for giving a look and commenting I hope some other folks will give a listen too
1,318 2014-04-14 03:02:35
Topic: DAGGER (36 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I was in the mood for some blues so I put some lyrics to a tune that was buzzing in my head I think we can relate to this feeling at some time in our lives I will put the chords and lyrics later its in the key of A major hope you enjoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-LovEN … e=youtu.be
1,319 2014-04-14 00:08:48
Re: stepmother lover (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Naughty boy loved the lyrics and melody
1,320 2014-04-13 23:57:24
Re: Made from Scratch (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Ok Phill maybe someday I will hit the lottery and visit that would be a blast yes dino it is a nice shade of blue its teal blue and this is my lineup
1,321 2014-04-12 18:59:27
Re: Made from Scratch (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
dino48 wrote:
Looks like you did another good makeover Russell, I love the Green/Blue?
tis blue dino thanks glad you enjoyed this I will take some more shots later think blue
1,322 2014-04-12 18:57:59
Re: Made from Scratch (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
beamer wrote:
I thought it was green also LOLOL classic Ibanez or Kawasaki green LOLOL but yellow light and blue yep that makes green last time I looked at a color wheel LOLOL still KILLER! I love the HSS configuration. Selector on second position grabbing the H and the middle S always loved that tone. Did you coil tap the Humbucker just in case you want that single coil sound in the bridge?
Thanks Beamer I know the tone your talking about I use it a lot no I didn't coil tap the humbucker the sound I get is really nice and sustain is excellent eventually I will get gold screws and hardware including tuners but no rush just having a blast playing all my guitars each one is a different sound gotta love it
1,323 2014-04-12 15:56:03
Re: Made from Scratch (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Phill Williams wrote:
simply beautiful russ, loving the gold furnishings. the humbucker on the trem looks cool. cant wait to hear it.
wish i had the guts to pull my old strat apart and refit it, i'd love to stick a maple neck and new pick-ups on her, i bought her after seeing the bangla desh concert, so she's white. green looks nice.phill
First Doug its actually blue! must be the lighting when I snapped the photo
bluejeep yes it dose and you will be hearing real soon
Dave I have several I built each one is unique in sound and looks I am also storyboarding my new video and new song tunes are just popping into my head gotta go with it before they vanish thanks for the nice comments
Phill if you need any help ship it to me I will have it purring in no time flat(seriously) glad to help my friend
1,324 2014-04-12 11:58:19
Re: Made from Scratch (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Tenement Funster wrote:
Russell ... you've done it again! One of these days, you'll have some big name guitarist calling you to do a custom job for them. Great skill and great taste in colors! Is that a kit you built, another Rondo you've refitted, or an older guitar resurrected?
Thanks no its all from scratch the body was on sale at Guitarfettish for $49 I cleaned up all the extra pots the pickups that were laying around I painted the covers and pickguard flat black I did order the knobs they only came in sets of two so I have a extra so with shipping it came to about $20 the neck and tuners were from an old strat I will do a video of a new song using this guitar
1,325 2014-04-12 11:52:03
Re: Made from Scratch (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Doug_Smith wrote:
Looks Great Russell!
Likin' the gold hardware with the seafoam green classic color combination, AND the Maple fretboard. Is that a "skunk" neck?
Five hours is good time for a project, it's really surprising how much goes into the little final touches. Only about 20% of the effort goes into refinishing the wood... the rest is all in the details as you mentioned.
Enjoy;
Doug
Hi Doug thank you, the neck is a Mighty Mite the body was ordered from Guitarfettish it weighs only 2 1/2 lbs very lightweight wood the finish is a hard Urethane all the parts were left over from other repairs, switches. pots. caps I save old transformers and salvage the wire for the soldering the body came with no holes for pickguard or tremolo it is a joy to play