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(7 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

dino a lot of time went into this 3 min or so video this was produced on three separate programs I shot the video with a Kodak C13 easyshare camera and uploaded it with a card reader bypassing the take forever Kodak program I deleted from my pc. all the photos were processed in my free Picasa program I used a TraKaX video program to join the motion,photos and MOV video file the total size after processing was over 250MB's this was huge so I converted the mp4 into a WMV format with my free ANY VIDEO converter it reduced the size to 20MB's and it was easy to load into windows movie maker for the final trimming and adding titles the finished size was 7MB all without loseing any video or sound quality,thats how I do it.Thanks for taking a look and I appreciate your comments smile

2,127

(7 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

dino whenever you get around to it is fine I have been having some problems with my pc its running a lot slower not sure if its just old or needs a good tuneup smile

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(7 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

This is a little history of my life in music I composed this piece it is a song constructed on tenth intervals I have included some old photos set against a motion background I looped. smile
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7Qc4N3V … ature=plcp

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(11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I wish you congratulations on your years together celebrating on this day I watched the fireworks at the lake (Michigan) in my town lots of folks came there was a very cool breeze coming off the lake that really helped I would have enjoyed the festivities more but was distracted by some people who sat behind me and continually taked and talked right thru the entire show it took a lot of will power not to say what i was thinking at the time I'll leave that to your imagination overall a nice evening. smile

2,130

(4 replies, posted in My local band and me)

I enjoyed the song and the thoughts of the poets featured,very well composed and performed smile

2,131

(8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I remember the movie "No time for sargents" very funny he was a wonderful actor and person RIP.

2,132

(23 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I dont usually have to run my AC a lot even in summer we get a nice cool breeze from the lake this saves on electricity and keeps my bill within my budget but this stretch of heat and humidity forces me to keep it on unusally long I dread the next bill. smile

2,133

(6 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Your welcome I did find another unit that has everything for $17 shipping is around 4 dollars but it looks like a nice deal smile
http://www.amazon.com/Pickup-Pre-Amp-Ac … y_MI_img_b

2,134

(6 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

This is what comes with the preamp just scroll thru the photos below the picture of the unit. http://www.amazon.com/Acoustic-Guitar-E … pd_cp_MI_0
this is another model but mine came with all the extras this one pictured in this link seem not to have the plug to screw into the hole so I would go with the first link. smile

2,135

(6 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

it normally would go into a pre existing cavity,but it could be mounted if you know somebody that has the skills without cutting a hole and yes its a pre amp and it includes a pickup that mounts under the bridge,if you dont allready have a guitar setup for this you will need some help.The whole setup includes a plug that fits into a hole for the guitar cable so a hole would have to be drilled to allow you to slide a nut over a threaded plug just like a normal guitar a battery is included I dont have all the answers mine was an easy install it is the same size as the old unit and a hole in the bridge allowed me to quickly set the pickup under the saddle. I would ask Guitarpix he is up to date on modifications. smile ps.your questions are not dumb on the contrary they are to the point smile

M.B. wrote:

Hi Russell,

I've got a couple of questions for you about this:

1. This unit goes into the side of the guitar, is that right? So if your guitar didn't already have space cut out, you would need to have a guitar tech do that, right?

2. This is just an equalizer and pre-amp, right? You'd need to have a pickup installed under the bridge or something right?

3. You need to have a plug put in at the bottom of the guitar to insert the cable that goes to the amp, right?

Sorry if these questions are dumb; I don't know very much about guitar electronics. Thanks for your help.

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(6 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

My Shadow P4 gave up the ghost and a replacement Shadow unit cost about $135 depending on where you shop online I did a lot of looking and came up with a unknown the cost was $15.00(including shipping) from Amazon the company that shipped it is called Krazy cart It arrived today in the mail and I had it mounted in less then 20 minutes it sounds as good or better then the Shadow P4 unit at a fraction of the cost,so if your looking to mount a pickup on an old acoustic or replace one that died you can save a some big bucks on this unit.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005O7 … 00_s00_i00
this includes all the wireing and pickup,nuts and bolts etc..

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(24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I use a Boss RC-20XL loop station to lay the rhythm and bass so it only comes down to singing the lyrics and playing the fills and leads this song is kind of like a project so much going on,not to mention getting the right tone its a work in progress meanwhile I am working on a lively original reel kind of Greenday song got the progression waiting for all the right lyrics to come out of my head so chess is taking a backseat between my gigs and students smile

tubatooter1940 wrote:

I played "Sultans of Swing" many years ago when it first came out. If you are going to sing and play rhythm, you need a lead player to cover all those riffs and solos. I was lucky to have Anthony Novak on lead guitar to make the arrangement sound complete. It would take a monster player to do all that alone.
toots

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(24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

The gig aint till tomorrow so I will do a full run through today of all the songs several times and pack up the equipment tonight so I can load it in the morning,I did mangage to memorize the lyrics and chords to "Sultans of Swing" I can play it but I will need a little time to memorize the fills and lead work that boy can play!! I love Dire Straits music so easy flowing and it cooks.take care Phill let ya know how the gig go's after tomorrow smile

2,139

(24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Phill I have played for this group several years and they put a jar out and fill it so I dont have to beg lol they do video tape each get together and send me a copy I'll see what I can do about getting some footage uploaded hope all is well with you and yours smile

Phill Williams wrote:

good luck for the gig, you could always put your hat on the floor in front of you maybe you'd make a couple of extra bucks? (it's a big hat)
seriously though, i'd love to see the gig. are you filming it, perchance? then putting it up on the web?


phill

2,140

(24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Thanks dino let you all know how it turns out smile

dino48 wrote:

Hi russell,glad to hear it all came out ok.

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(24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I was able to locate another rhythm machine a friend who is a drummer loaned me his Boss DR-3 for my upcomming gig on Sat. so I prerecorded drum and bass parts for 6 songs.Most of the people attending like country and seafaring songs (its a divers club) I selected Ring of fire,Fire on the mountain and wreak of the Edmond Fitzgearald amoung a few as these were requested in advance,my bass is mounted on an old mic stand and I used a camera tripod to mount the DR-3(taped not drilled lol ) I will run this thru a 150 watt 4 input Sonic pa with two speakers this should be enough.I have been rehearsing for the last two weeks everyday so things will go smooth lots of good food and drink and I will make a few dollars so it should be a fun time,I did recieve a email regarding a replacement motherboard for my Alesis SR-16 from a warehouse hopefully it wont cost an arm and a leg. smile

2,142

(11 replies, posted in Acoustic)

A bit of advice if the club owner liked what you were doing enough to offer you a gig why change anything just do what you were doing otherwise it will sound half assed and you wont have your heart and soul into it NEVER water down your music just to please everybody thats impossible, as far as money dont be shy if you have to  ask what his budget is. I myself would ask for at least $150.00

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(24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Roger I am trying that option I spent the whole day and got some partial results I think if I can purchase a new board I will let someone with expertese transfer all the components I contacted Alesis to see if I can buy one still waiting on a reply,the phone number is listed so today I will give there tech support a call all is not lost yet smile

Roger Guppy wrote:

Is it not possible to repair the board?

Unless it has micro components that have been damaged or you have drilled through the middle of an i.c., it could be possible to solder fine link wires across the circuits that have been broken. Certainly worth looking to see.

Roger

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(10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

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(24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

hindsite is 20 20 I did take a look at the motherboard I was able to separate it from the case if I had done that first I could have drilled to my hearts delite then reset the motherboard,groan sad

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(24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I have a gig next week and I thought it would be a cool idea to mount my Alesis drum machine to a stand so.....I drilled a hole in the bottom to mount it YES I DID and destroyed the motherboard so its junk dumb dumb dumb its gonna cost me $150 to replace thats more then I make for the gig,oh well no one is imune to stupididty.

2,147

(14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I found this cover of Mr.Rogers singing its a little strange but the song is catchy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl … FzXaFbxDcM

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(7 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

This sounds like a better idea a light sanding is less drastic then staining

Guitarpix wrote:

Can you post a pic?  I hate giving blind advice smile       

If lemon or Olive oil doesn't do it, just remove the pins and saddle and give it a light sand with 800 or higher paper....

2,149

(7 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

perhaps some minwax wood stain will do the trick remove the bridge and apply with a cloth smile

2,150

(6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I did notice that there fingernails are a little long keeping them clipped short increases accuracy especially on there fretting hand at least for me it dose. smile