You may want to check out a Peavey vyper sampling amp.It makes more different sounds and has more different settings than the cockpit of the space shuttle.They are fairly inexpensive for the 15 watt model.I have one and it is great.It`s like trying out the pedals before buying them.The only drawback(for me,anyways)is that I can get every sound except an amp with no pedals.You can buy other brands also.(vox,line 6 etc).I just happen to have the peavey.I think the 15 watt retails for 100.00.Don`t quote me if I am wrong.I paid 50.00 used.It`s a lot cheaper than seperate pedals too.I find that most of the pedals I buy just collect dust except for my overdrive I bought in 1984.Still use it. One thing I bought my daughter is a Line 6 pocket pod.It isnt expensive and it has a few different effects.But I still stick by my idea of the sampling amp.It also comes in higher wattages which means higher prices.Also you can also try all the different effects on it too.
1,377 2011-12-12 20:18:13
Re: It's happened again! (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I have never seen american idol.So I definitely havent seen x factor.No,I don`t live in a cave,I have never seen any of the star wars movies either
1,378 2011-12-12 17:45:46
Re: It's happened again! (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
What is the X factor?
1,379 2011-12-12 17:40:31
Re: Fire fighters do nothing while home burns (25 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
This is going to sound awful on my part.I would have paid the fee to begin with.Think of it as a service contract.I have one on my heating system with NSTAR.It cost 269 anually.I buy it with the hope of never having to use it.I also have the comfort of knowing that when I have used it,the gas company comes right down and fixes my furnace free of charge.I have AAA on my cars and trucks with the intention of not using it.I would pay the 75 dollar fee for fire protection and hope it wont happen to me.I also have my house insured and hope to never make a claim.Here is where I come off sounding heartless.How much would a case of beer,A carton or two of cigarettes and a few scratch tickets cost each week.I am willing it is a lot more than 75 dollars per year.They knew full well they wouldn`t be protected when their trailer caught on fire.They had the chance to buy protection and they chose not to.
1,380 2011-12-07 09:03:23
Re: Heavily Modded Guitars (7 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Yes I have.I used to have a Telestar from the 60s.I had a lawrence split coil pickup put in.Also had the tone control removed and put a mini toggle switch in its place.It sounded great but it took away any originality it had.The finished product sounded great.It was my guitar and I didnt care about it being original. Also bloozetubes,I had it done at what used to be McDuffs in Shrewsbury,ma.(the store near spag`s).Being from boston you may remember it.
1,381 2011-12-07 08:53:52
Re: Fire fighters do nothing while home burns (25 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
This is more common than you think.Usually in small towns.There was a news article years ago about the same thing.The fire dept. prevented the fire from spreading,but they let the house burn.When the owner offered to pay the fee,he was told he should have paid it when he was supposed to.
1,382 2011-12-06 09:17:43
Re: HOW MANY FLINTSTONES GUESTS CAN YOU NAME (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I think the Flinstones were the first animated show that had Winston cigarettes as a sponsor.
I know the commercial you are talking about.It`s in black and white.It stood out because I smoked Winstons for years."Winston tastes good like a cigarette should"I have that commercial and the Marlboro baby on my facebook page
1,383 2011-12-05 22:47:41
Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAM (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Pam told me to tell all of you thank you for the birthday wishes to her.Also that it doesn`t feel any different being 50
1,384 2011-12-04 22:36:31
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAM (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I took my wife out for a shopping spree today.Tomorrow is her 50th birthday.Been together 26 years.
1,385 2011-12-04 22:32:28
Re: Favorite Bumper Stickers (44 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I saw this one and I still cant find one for my Ford Explorer.It says" MY SUV WILL CRUSH YOUR PRIUS". I have no problem putting stickers on my explorer or my f-150.The stickers probably hold them together.If you ever saw my cars you would know what I mean.PLUS SIDE:I always have the right of way.ALWAYS
1,386 2011-12-03 22:59:15
Re: HOW MANY FLINTSTONES GUESTS CAN YOU NAME (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Perry masonary is another one
1,387 2011-12-03 22:11:15
Re: Odd and interesting Christmas songs (14 replies, posted in Song requests)
Red Peters and South Park have some great xmas songs.I will leave it at that
1,388 2011-12-01 08:37:21
Re: N(to me)GD (14 replies, posted in Acoustic)
That`s a great guitar.You made it sound like a piece of junk ready for the fireplace.You definitely made out.
1,389 2011-11-30 23:02:59
Re: N(to me)GD (14 replies, posted in Acoustic)
If it sounds good and plays good to you,then you made out.If not,think of it as a learning experience.That`s how I learned to figure out what not to buy.Keep mental notes of what was wrong with this one when you look at another one.Better yet write it down and make a checklist.
1,390 2011-11-30 09:26:10
Re: Be careful,christmas is coming (2 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I have actually never had a problem with GC Dino.But I also went in knowing what to buy and not to buy.I stay away from box sets.I don`t know if they are good or bad.They come with extra pieces I already have or don`t need.My reasoning is,the price for all the extras in the box set can buy a better guitar in the first place.Also,I compare guitars to flea market tools.The set of wrenches for 5 dollars says 100.00 on the bag.It is still a 5 dollar set.A yamaha fg-335bl.99.00 at guitar center.The ad said 400.00 value.Common sense tells me that any store is not going to sell a 400.00 guitar for 99.00.This is where craigslist comes in.I always see yamaha 335s for sale.Always more than 100.00.They always say they paid a fortune for the same guitar new.Unfortunately,this is where someone with experience comes in.Just to let someone know if they are getting taken.Look at craigslist any where and you will see what I mean.ALSO:the reason I know about the 335bl is because my daughter bought me one for fathers day 2 years ago.I will have it set up one day because it is a 99 dollar guitar. It said 400.00 value
1,391 2011-11-29 23:18:06
Re: Old guitar strings. (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I once used a B string to unclog a tiny little hole on a gas stove.One of the burners didnt work and it had a clogged jet.That was when I gave the repairman a string.I told him he could keep it.
1,392 2011-11-29 08:16:06
Re: Learn to play in an instant with this (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
foghorn leghorn is my favorite "listen to me when I`m talkin to ya boy". Jerome and Dino,thanks for getting the joke
1,393 2011-11-28 18:46:50
Topic: Learn to play in an instant with this (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
http://www.air-guitars.net/index.html CHECK THIS OUT
1,394 2011-11-28 15:20:03
Topic: Be careful,christmas is coming (2 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Christmas is coming.It never ceases to amaze me how much overpriced junk is for sale on craigslist.People trying to cash in on someone`s elses good intentions. I have posted on craigslist(and was flagged every time) for peop[le to be careful if they don`t know what they are buying.How many times do you see an epi. being sold as a gibson or a squier being sold as a fender and overpriced on top of that.My favorite was an epiphone Les Paul in upton,mass. for 1200.00.The ad said 2500.00 new.I always stress to do research or bring someone with experience.
1,395 2011-11-28 14:43:31
Re: Happy Birthday Jimi! (3 replies, posted in Electric)
He also got booed off stage opening for THE MONKEES.Can anyone figure that one out.Also,the Jimi Hendrix Experience is the only rock group that is completely(all its members) dead.There is no way it can be resurrected. I can also remember singing FOXY LETTUCE while playing foxy lady just to bug my wife.Not the whole song,just the major part
1,396 2011-11-28 11:07:16
Re: HOW MANY FLINTSTONES GUESTS CAN YOU NAME (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Cary Granite.Also I think Darren was on too with samantha(not 100% sure).
1,397 2011-11-28 11:03:43
Re: New picks (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
For some reason,in the worcester area I am always finding picks on the ground(usually cracked or broken).I prefer nylon picks too.Herco flex 50.I have had some of them since 1983 when I discovered them.Havent broke one yet and thet don`t change position while you`re playing.
1,398 2011-11-27 06:16:29
Re: HOW MANY FLINTSTONES GUESTS CAN YOU NAME (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Actually dj,didnt Dash Riprock date Elly May on the beverly hillbillies?Here are more that came to mind. The Cartrocks from bonanza.Samantha the witch.Rock Quarry.If anybody thinksof more,please put it down.
1,399 2011-11-24 17:47:25
Topic: HOW MANY FLINTSTONES GUESTS CAN YOU NAME (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
A long time ago,I got in trouble at a job I had.The boss asked me what were you thinking about that was so important?So I told him.Special guests on The Flintstones.Trying to think of how many I could think of.Stony Curtis,Ann Margrock and of course The Beau Brummelstones.There are a lot more but this is your chance to test your knowledge.Remember I got in trouble at work for this.Believe it or not,I was kind of a wiseguy when I was younger
1,400 2011-11-24 16:57:12
Re: Thanksgiving (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Happy thanksgiving to all of you.