Very well done, Peatle!
I love it when musicians take instruments outside of their traditional genres and do different things with them. These folks really swing ... thanks!
1,376 2017-07-25 09:54:03
Re: Nothing Like The Original But Hey Done Real Good. (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
1,377 2017-07-25 09:44:10
Re: New Amp Day (18 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Thanks for the feedback everyone ... it was a fun project. It had been a long time since I made half-blind dovetail joints, so I'm gratified that it worked out. The coloration is a wipe on / off black MinWax product, covered with several layers of gloss water-based urethane. The handle pockets on each side have the inside cut out, so that they double as sound ports.
Phill Williams wrote:
That looks sexy! You've done a brilliant job. How portable is it? As an aside, you're other half would probably allow you to leave it in the sitting room....for easy access?
The original weighed close to 80 lbs, and these components weigh a little over 40 lbs each. It's much easier to lug if I want, although my 50-watt Traynor is what I usually take with me to a jam session. My wife and I are "empty nesters" but are still in the home we raised our family, i.e., lots of space. I have a 12' x 18' room in the basement, where the guitars, piano, amps, TV, sound system, etc. all live. My dearest also has a vacated bedroom upstairs, which I retro-fitted for her hobbies (H/O-scale dollhouse miniatures) so we can enjoy our own play spaces.
1,378 2017-07-25 01:44:04
Re: Nothing Like The Original But Hey Done Real Good. (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Almost forgot about these incredible young people from Slovenia:
1,379 2017-07-24 21:28:42
Topic: New Amp Day (18 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
It's finally completed!
I took my old Peavey ValveKing VK212 combo apart, build separate cabinets for the electronics and the speakers, and put it back together. It's got a bigger warmer sound than the Peavey originally did, owing to the solid pine / closed back / ported design, as opposed to the Peavey's original melamine cabinet.
And I had to be a bit self indulgent, by having a friend with a lazer cutter make me a "TF" badge for it. 
1,380 2017-07-24 17:19:45
Re: Nothing Like The Original But Hey Done Real Good. (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Wow ... what a bunch of terrific submissions. All excellent, but especially the Naturally 7 versions of S&G music ... simply breath-taking. Great thread idea, Peatle ... lots of fun!
Here's a bluegrass version of The Temptations' song "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" done by Run C&W ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E9vYd04OtQ
Here's Jethro Tull doing a jazzed-up version of J. S. Bach's "Bouree" ...
1,381 2017-07-24 10:08:12
Re: Nothing Like The Original But Hey Done Real Good. (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Although the style is similar, I feel that Heart's cover of Led Zeppelin's "Battle of Evermore" is even better than the original:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wShmbjqP3WU
And King Crimson's cover of David Bowie's "Heroes" is also fantastic:
1,382 2017-07-23 10:17:44
Re: Injecting Humour Into Live Shows.. (34 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
The funniest "old guy" humor I can recall seeing in a show is this bit about Prostate Exams by Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d3_gOPwSc0
Perhaps this sketch could be called "The Tail of Two Tommies"? 
And we must mention the great Victor Borga. It could be debated whether his performance was a comedy show with music injected, or vice versa ... but he was bloody hilarious.
1,383 2017-07-23 10:12:49
Re: Simple As (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Another great song, TIG. I noticed that it can pretty much be sung to the tune of "Take a Load Off, Fanny" by The Band.
1,384 2017-07-23 10:09:10
Re: Prog Rock Wednesdays (580 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Carl Palmer:
Terry Bozzio
Mike Portnoy
1,385 2017-07-23 09:58:33
Re: friday's blues fix (1,560 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Thanks, Badeye ... I'm honored !!! For all of his quirks and foibles, Dutch could do the blues like few others. We could use a Prime Minister like him right about now.
1,386 2017-07-21 19:05:50
Re: Frank Zappa (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
This is a great performance, Russell ... I actually posted this one in "Prog Rock Wednesdays" on March 28, 2015. Frank not only didn't care about who he offended, he usually went out of his way to make sure he offended someone. And I wouldn't say he was terribly brilliant, just completely unafraid to say what most of us wouldn't dare to.
1,387 2017-07-21 10:19:17
Re: Acoustic Guitar Effects by BOSS (6 replies, posted in Acoustic)
bluejeep wrote:
Thanks for the info TF. I've been thinking about trying an effects pedal but don't know the first thing about them. How do you hook them up? do they need a power source? I need some education on these gadgets.
Good questions, BJ ...
Personally I don't go the route that Jon Gomm does, because it's just too complex as Doug has said. Most of them will run with a 9V adaptor or batteries. A simple multi-effects unit (no wiring them together) is what I prefer, where the guitar just plugs into it and a second chord goes to the amp. Several good ones are:
Boss "ME-25"
Electro-Harmonix "Epitome"
Digitech "RP360"
Vox "StompLab 2G"
I'm considering the VOX for acoustic stuff, because it has all the basics, it's compact, tough, and doesn't cost very much.
1,388 2017-07-20 10:42:04
Topic: Acoustic Guitar Effects by BOSS (6 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Here's an interesting clip by the great Jon Gomm, describing how he uses an assortment of BOSS pedals while playing his percussive-fingerstyle acoustic guitar. I don't know where he learned how to do all of these things, but it's quite slick:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4ECPsHpI_Q
How about the rest of you? Do you use effects with your acoustic(s)? I'll toss in a bit of Reverb or Chorus sometimes, but that's about it.
(Jon's custom-made Lowden is one of the most abused guitars I've seen ... I'll never be able to afford a Lowden!)
1,389 2017-07-20 10:33:15
Re: Tuesday's Flying Fingers (474 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Glad you guys enjoyed this ... he's certainly a marvel to watch and listen to.
1,390 2017-07-20 10:31:54
Re: Prog Rock Wednesdays (580 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Classical Guitar wrote:
Good sound. Did you notice the drummer's setup? Most complete setup I have seen in a long time.
He certainly has a big investment in things to bang on, doesn't he? Other drummers with extensive kits that come to mind are Carl Palmer, Terry Bozzio, and Mike Portnoy ... to name a few.
1,391 2017-07-19 09:57:16
Re: Stereo In Ear Monitoring (2 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi Alex!
I don't perform and don't understand 99% of what you're describing, but there are some fairly knowledgeable sound / electronics / tech people that frequent the Forum, so hopefully they'll see your post and reply.
1,392 2017-07-19 09:55:09
Re: Short Story For Phill (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Great clip, Peatle ... enjoyed it. Thanks for the encouragement to enjoy the journey, and not be so focused on the destination.
1,393 2017-07-19 09:48:34
Re: Prog Rock Wednesdays (580 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Rush "By-Tor and the Snow Dog" Frankfurt, 2004
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASy5UYw84fQ
Here's an oldie from Rush's 1975 album "Fly By Night". It was their 2nd studio album, and much of the work captured the fantasy / sci-fi craze that was present during my final High School year. In this clip, Alex Lifeson used all 24-frets of his PRS guitar (plus a pitch shifter) to get some of the ethereal notes in his solo section. And of course they ham it up on stage, enacting the battle scene between the song's combatants with some tongue-in-cheek confrontation. Enjoy!
1,394 2017-07-17 23:17:12
Re: Tuesday's Flying Fingers (474 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Tobias Rauscher "Memories" (original)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXlDpB8b9Pk
Thanks for the comments on last week's post. The number of "Views" continues to climb, so even without comments I'm glad these selections are being watched and enjoyed. Tobias' percussive technique is almost flawless, and he still manages to bring lots of "feel" to his work ... much more than a dexterity exhibition. Gotta be out the door early tomorrow morning, so am posting a bit early.
1,395 2017-07-17 11:10:27
Re: friday's blues fix (1,560 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Just getting caught up with your great Blues Fix, Badeye. The old National lap steel has been a staple of the delta blues for decades, and this guy's playing is really soaked with the soul of the instrument. Another amazing find ... thanks!
1,396 2017-07-15 12:04:50
Re: Why Do We Write Poems Or Songs. (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
What an amazing idea for a discussion thread ... hat's off to ya, mate!
"I think I express myself through poetry and compose song because its a bit of my internal theatre that hopefully will live on longer than me." - Peatle Jville, 2017
This is a gem of a quote. I'm now going nuts with ideas to write a poem called "Internal Theatre", because you've absolutely hit the nail on the head with this. My poetry is purely selfish self-expression, driven by some inner need to put thoughts on paper in a form that's more interesting than simple writing. Poetry allows a person to express thoughts in phrases and imagery, without being bound by the confines of correct grammar. It's also a form of mental exorcism, so that tormenting ideas can be dealt with in some fashion, instead of driving me bonkers. As someone who suffers with a couple of mental disorders, this is essential for simple well-being. Poetry and music are some of the best things in life, and whether or not someone else enjoys what I create is almost irrelevant ... no anti-social disrespect intended. I write poetry and make music because I need to.
I hope this isn't too personal / uncomfortable.
1,397 2017-07-15 11:50:06
Re: What guitar can I use to make zambian rock music (3 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I went on-line looking for samples of "Zambian Rock Music", and came up a bit empty. There has been a lot of great music over the years which has southern African influences, and Paul Simon's "Graceland" album (1986) comes to mind, among many others. Another great example is the 70's group "Osibisa" ... here's a sample:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtMUyvwejNA
Mixing up the instruments in any genre can be creative and often refreshing, so let your imagination wander and go for it!
1,398 2017-07-15 00:30:12
Re: Nanolog Guitar Pedal (2 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I completely agree with your market analysis, Beamer.
I honestly can't imagine anything but tubes sounding like tubes, especially when cranking up the gain. But like you say, if it bridges the sizable price gap between tubes & solid state with a half-decent sound, there will definitely be a market for it. For me, the jury's still out until I get to play one, but maybe they got it right.
1,399 2017-07-13 19:14:16
Re: As Long As Love Can Be (12 replies, posted in Poems)
Beautiful imagery here, Peatle ... both vivid & tender.
"Come dance with me my darling tonight
Down by the sea and moonlight
Barefooted on the sand"
This is really, really good!
1,400 2017-07-13 19:04:19
Topic: Nanolog Guitar Pedal (2 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Here's a new doo-hickey, which is supposed to be able to take the cold sterile sound of all-solid-state circuitry, and reproduce the same warmth, headroom, and smooth breakup that our beloved tube amps are known for. I think we'd all agree that we'll have to personally try one before rendering a verdict, but it certainly seems interesting:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/na … -1.4198236
