here is one way to look at it.Unless you are one of the beatles,Any beatle song you play will not sound like the beatles.That is a good thing.If you are good at a song,why do you want to sound exactly like the disc.Or if youre not good at it and you are playing for yourself,who cares.A band I played with in the 80s, the leader would say"I am trying to get a Boston sound".I would say there is already a Boston sound,and the group Boston seems to have it down pretty good.See where this is going.If my wife can recognize a song we are playing that is good.If she cant,who cares JOE
1,577 2011-05-21 21:59:01
Topic: BANNED (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I see names that are banned all the time.The last one about data entry in bangladesh.How does one get banned or is there a certain message that gives them such a dubious honor.I see it talking about medicines or something completely irrelevant to anything.How does this happen or is it just junk.thanks joe
1,578 2011-05-21 21:50:35
Topic: Is my fender a squier or the real deal. (2 replies, posted in Electric)
I have a 1996 strat.Maple fingerboard with the skunk stripe.The headstock has a black fender logo and says made in mexico.I called fender and they told me the year from the serial number.They didnt say it was a squier.It plays like a dream and is my main electric. I have seen others with the black fender logo.Is it a real fender or did I get @#$%&.aNY ANSWERS WOULD BE APPRECIATED. Thank you in advance Joe Also, it does not say squier anywhere on it.I have put it next to squiers and I cant see anything to make me believe otherwise
1,579 2011-05-21 21:45:13
Re: One guitar (6 replies, posted in Electric)
Why dont you just get an acoustic/electric and an electric.How much room will two actually take up?A flat hard case for an electric can easily slide under a bed or couch.A big amp can be used for an end table also.I know Ive done it.
1,580 2011-05-19 07:52:47
Re: Acoustic or electric? (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Acoustic,by far.There is a certain intimacy with an acoustic.I play hard rock with a band(strictly electric).When I am by myself I like to play an acoustic.I have more acoustics than electrics.But the acoustics are my favorite.When I was young,it was the other way around.Comes with age I guess.Besides,all you need with an acoustic is a pick.No amps or cables to drag with you.Acoustic guitar in one hand.Bottle of moxie in the other.Try that with a strat and marshall full stack.
1,581 2011-05-18 07:51:29
Re: top 100 songs (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I blame global warming
1,582 2011-05-17 22:54:46
Re: Harder to us chordie (14 replies, posted in About Chordie)
i do go elsewhere sometimes,but this is still the best.Try using ultimate guitar.It takes forever.Besides,where else is there a chat room for guitarists.As far as ease of use and nice people.THIS IS THE PLACE
1,583 2011-05-16 23:39:35
Re: Harder to us chordie (14 replies, posted in About Chordie)
two books.Is that all.I have 5 three ring binders.Thanks chordie and all the other sites that provided the tabs.A lot of the others have been shut down.Chordie is the best and easiest to use
1,584 2011-05-16 23:34:20
Re: Autographed Guitars? Warning: A Rant (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I have a yamahe sj 180 that is covered with stickers.I started with the word Joey on it in 1985.Then a WBCN sticker.Then a big apple jacks sticker that was on the kelloggs box.Then little stickers my daughter put on,bible quotes,richard scarry,And a narragansett beer sticker on the side near the strap pin,AAA and who knows how many others.I thought of taking a hair dryer and removing them but it is like a trip through time.Also some little stickers that say Joe on them.One on the pickguard.One on the pickguard of my Rickenbacker 450 and the case too.I got them from my father in 1984 and put them on because he thought to buy them for me.ONE MONTH BEFORE HE DIED. So if you want to criticize the sticker on a Rick.I dont care.It will stay there as long as I live
1,585 2011-05-10 19:10:22
Re: Who NEEDS a pick guard? Warning: Rant. (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
how do you change a strumming angle.If it feels comfortable "dive-bombing".Thats how you play.I personally dont care for a worn looking guitar,(even if I did it).That is why I touched up the paint on my rickenbacker with GET THIS,a sharpie.I wore it myself.While I should take pride, I dont.I want it to look as new as possible
1,586 2011-05-09 19:39:46
Re: Dean Guitars (13 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Joey here.She cant play sitting because it slides off her lap,even when it is strapped.It is a V couctic.An acoustic flying v.As far as strings go.I cant find much difference between brands(especially electric).Some may last longer than others but thats about it.Tin ear or tightwad,that is up to you how to categorize me.I used to use only ghs nickel rockers on my electrics and martin silk and steels on my acoustics.Then I saw a bin full of discount strings and did my own test.If a brand turned out to be totally junk(ROUNDS).I simply dont buy them again no matter how cheap.But it only happened once.(ROUNDS).Im no expert on strings.But if you see a brand called rounds.Stay away
1,587 2011-05-09 17:35:00
Re: Dean Guitars (13 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I have a dean steel body resonator and 6 string banjo.The reso plays good and takes getting used to.The banjo plays good.The only problem with the resonator is it constantly has to be adjusted at the tailpiece.Also my daughter has a dean Vcoustic.It plays ,great sounds good.The only problem is it cont be played sitting down.My only conclusion I can draw on dean guitars is to play them for a long time in the music store if you consider buying. As far as strings go.I use a special brand called whatever is cheapest as long as it starts with a 10 gauge.And for acoustics,whatever is cheapest as long as it starts with an 11 gauge.
1,588 2011-05-09 15:18:08
Re: My strat sucks (3 replies, posted in Electric)
Hey buzzwagon. You were so right.The strat that sucks is now a wonderful guitar.65.00 and it was all setup and now it goes to my 13 year old daughter.Someone tried to adjust things themselves on it and you can guess the rest.Now it is all adjusted,aligned.inspected,infected,cleaned andstrung.Thanx for the advice
1,589 2011-05-09 12:43:23
Re: American Strat or Mexican Strat? (35 replies, posted in Electric)
Isaid the other mex strat is awful.It just needed a goos setup.Now it is a fantastic guitar.I got 5 minutes of enjoyment from it and gave it to my daughter. P.S. to gabbysings2. My daughters name is gabby(gabrielle),she plays and sings and I gave her a mexican strat.Is that a great coincidence or what?
1,590 2011-05-09 12:36:31
Re: Should I or shouldnt I. (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Did it yesterday.Gave my 13 year old daughter the 2001 strat.The setup was great.It plays great and sounds great.They even cleaned it up and it looks great.It is still hers now.Too bad she is too young to appreciate what a fine instrument it is.I still have my 1996 strat which I like better anyways.Do I have any regrets about spending the money to give it away.No. She is still my little girl.Also when I die she will end up with quite the bunch of guitars and amps.(even the ric)
1,591 2011-05-07 08:24:15
Re: Paul McCartney (18 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Like the man says"self inflicted pain,deserves no sympathy"
1,592 2011-05-03 22:43:09
Re: Gigs (12 replies, posted in Acoustic)
after you read this look further down and you will see my favorite quote.read it,learn it,try to live it
1,593 2011-05-02 17:52:03
Re: International Star Wars day. - May the 4th be with you. (2 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I have never seen a single Star Wars movie.I guess I led a sheltered life.
1,594 2011-05-02 17:49:40
Re: Shows we hate (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
aanything on lifetime.the O channel. Basically any channel my wife watches.She is watching project runway right now.Agood time to go on this siite or practice.
1,595 2011-05-02 10:09:20
Re: dead scumbag (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
That is true but right this minute the united states is celebrating the death of the head of the snake being cut off!!!While it is true the terrorists will go on.They also know that the U.S. is not giving up the search for them
1,596 2011-05-01 10:19:55
Re: It Arrived (54 replies, posted in Acoustic)
benson,do you remember a SONY commercial in the 80s.A man is taking his trash to the curb.He sees the empty SONY tv box at his neighbors house,then he looks around and puts the empty box in front of his house.Thats what I think of when I see the Martin box
1,597 2011-04-30 21:04:41
Re: It Arrived (54 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I would feel priveleged just to have the empty box
1,598 2011-04-30 07:24:53
Re: Should I or shouldnt I. (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
yes she does play dino,Started taking lessons since age 9.She is building up a collection of her own
1,599 2011-04-29 23:01:55
Re: Should I or shouldnt I. (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Z yes I would be giving it to her.I love my 96.That is the one she cant have.I do let her play any of mine that she wants.(including the ric) but she usually plays her own only.I would rather see her play the 01 than have it sit.I am even waiting for a cover from musicians friend to make it look more like her age(13) Thanx for giving me the answer I wanted to hear on the ric.oh and NO you cant have it LOL Funny thing abvout the ric.That is the same guitar I used to toss in the back of a 69 chevy pickup and leave there if it wasnt raining.I was 23 then.Now im 50 and have a little more respect for all my instruments. Especially the classics
1,600 2011-04-29 22:23:29
Topic: Should I or shouldnt I. (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I got a phone call today.My 2001 strat is all done being set up from the music store.I have a 1996 strat that I play as my regular guitar.I am thinking of giving my daughter the 2001.She has a squier strat but mine is a mexican fender.Should I or shouldnt I. I am also thinking of selling my 1966 Ric 450-6.I have had this since 1982.Again should I.