HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMY!! I am 44 ( an I gotta do the math all the time!) Ill be 45 in march. Im still waiting to grow up! Dont let it get you down. Want to feel youngagain? Go get your sons Electric, dial up the distortionand volume then hold an E5 at the 7th fret, an just nail it for about 4 measures doing fast down strokes. It always makes me feel better! (but im a Metal head and ill die one) here is my special happybirthday song for you! 
2,176 2013-01-03 23:50:07
Re: Amys birthday! (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
2,177 2013-01-02 23:54:39
Re: Beginner - help me with song selections please (20 replies, posted in Acoustic)
as I have posted b4,
all along the watchtower( I play it Am, G, F, G, Am -just listen to the bob dylan version)
Hey Jo, Play it with root 5th power chords (index and 3rd finger look them up on youtube) or Open. this is the basic rythm version w/ out all hedrixes magic. - C, G, D, A, E
2,178 2012-12-29 18:48:33
Re: empty gig bag (8 replies, posted in Electric)
Art that sounds like the perfect thing to do. What guitar and amp did you get? What style do you like to play? We have not heard a lot from you. I see this is your 3rd post, visit more often and join in this is a great forum.
2,179 2012-12-27 23:27:52
Re: the book The British Invasion: From the First Wave to the New Wave (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
search amazon free books
2,180 2012-12-26 23:46:32
Re: Bushy's Christmas adventure (24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Glad everything worked out. Zurf beat me to it, but Be thankfull Santa had some helpers in scrubs, and a chopper to get you through the sky. If it was a Bell Aircraft,, then Im glad I was a part of building the blades that got you there in time!
Get well soon.
Beamer.
2,181 2012-12-26 22:35:31
Re: Ovation Guitars (35 replies, posted in Acoustic)
http://www.ovationfanclub.com/files/prices.asp
Acording to this you guitar was built between 86 and 90. Hope this helps.
2,182 2012-12-24 00:36:15
Re: practicing with a metronome (5 replies, posted in Acoustic)
It drives me crazy also but I found these few to help.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWL-aeDCtdI (part 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=en … 8&NR=1 (pt 2) (follow links for all parts)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1Z7cZXKYU4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLgq5VPRT6k (Justin guitar-very good also)
2,183 2012-12-22 01:31:01
Re: Music Bridges Generation Gaps :) (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
ONe of my favorite Quotes form Pete Townsend which I cannot remember correctly but is something along the lines of
"Thoes who have nothing in common can usually find happiness in the love of rock music"
I peeled it from the book Before I get old. I just can not find it on the net correctly.
2,184 2012-12-22 01:18:04
Re: Worst christmas songs 2012 (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Any of the "originals" by TSO. They just bore the hell out of me.
I do like the versions of the standards that they do. (their version of Carrol of the bells simply kicks butt)
2,185 2012-12-20 04:12:23
Re: NTD (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
THEREMIN Jimmy Page style http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kujH0ScAi0
2,186 2012-12-18 23:05:14
Re: Charvel...Desolution DS-1 ST (4 replies, posted in Electric)
rakuraku wrote:
yeah beamer thanks mate...its the charcoal job...very nice indeed...thanks for the info.......theres a very interesting article...Wikipedia....on RATT.....wasnt aware of the issues going on,some of it very sad,especially for such talented blokes......round and round,i want a women... are great tracks,and in your honour will try to pound out these songs..........in my own mind,they will sound great,to an audience,maybe not,,,,,,but its all about trying...right????
kia kaha rakuraku
Ratt is a lot of drop D. and they like to hang on the dlolol my favorite is lack of communication and your in love. here check out this it will help
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9Dd7wjhoOI and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY8BFYtRNZY
2,187 2012-12-18 04:49:50
Re: Mayan Music Maybe? (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Burning Down the Gates of Hell, Maxx Warrior
2,188 2012-12-18 04:48:26
Re: Mayan Music Maybe? (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
topdown wrote:
The End - the Doors
+1 !!!!!
2,189 2012-12-17 23:29:18
Re: Charvel...Desolution DS-1 ST (4 replies, posted in Electric)
back in the 80's the primary metal guitars were Charvels / Jacksons (hence Sharvel Jackson guitars),and Kramers along with the Gibsons and Fenders. what finish did you get? Looks like a great guitar. congrats. ( what amp you pushing it through and how nasty have you diled it in for? If you want some 80's nasty you gotta hit a PRO CO RATT in the lineup. 
) The biggest endorser was and still is Warren Demartini from RATT.
ENJOY
2,190 2012-12-13 03:05:18
Re: I need a bigger house (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
LUCKY GUY! WISH I HAD A BASEMENT LOLOLOL!
2,191 2012-12-12 03:55:17
Re: Strumming Pattern (4 replies, posted in Acoustic)
that is something that has always been a hard one for me also, I just go with what feels good. playing along with a song on youtube helps, you can watch and see what the performer is doing. Maybe this will help also https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UhdwnsckJ8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl4jkbBAkc8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4yCETVijKc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct5n366aeTQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr-yRZ706yc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=298jekPUUGI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6c8O045t6k
well the last 4 are reqlly cool and I just found them while looking for your stuff. ENJOY
2,192 2012-12-12 00:04:33
Re: yAmps...Line 6 Spider IV 15 (12 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I would suggest that your line 6 will be fine once you get fimiliar with it. all I have are electric amps and run my acoustics through them all the time. My guitars do not have on bd electrics or eq. what I find really nice is clean like Jerome said, with a hint of reverb and chorus. flange sounds real good too.
2,193 2012-12-11 05:49:39
Re: A good day (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
The kid was here yesterday, i was not ready,, he was supposed to be here next week, but with the hollidays his dads weekends are messed up. I was playing cold so to speak. but was able to pull out rock in the usa and stepping stone. and just let him play stuff and let him know when his form was not the best or tips on better ways to hit a note. he has a great ear and learns that wqay. he was showing me some stuff i didnt know. so once again,, a good ssession. (but man did I have a headach when I got there, slept the rest of the afternoon when i got home.0
2,194 2012-12-11 05:36:45
Re: I need a bigger house (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Better than that just get a outdoor 10x8 ready made shed. one of the nice ones. run electricty, insulation, dry wall, finish out how you like, put in a window unit for summer and a ceramic heater for winter. best little studio and it can move when you do. (I am working on one of these myself.) this is just an example. http://www.lowes.com/pd_383725-57658-18 … facetInfo=
2,195 2012-12-11 01:15:15
Re: , playing in general (9 replies, posted in Electric)
I will say what the rest have as to finding some songs to jam to. What I alsway go back to are simple 3 - 4 chord basic jams that can be played barred or open. Dont worry if its an electric, I am 180 out from most and say learn electric and then go acoustic. It is easier to play and more fun on the amp, I also like the acoustic but it was easier to learn how to move around on the electric and then work out the acoustic stuff. Her are a few songs to play, even without the lead, you can do alot by different strum patterns and accents. open or barred or combine the two.
Stepping Stone by the Monkeys:
(A lot of fun to jam on) E (open) G (barred) A(open or barr across second fret) C (actually a C5, 2 or 3 finger barr chord)
All along the Watchtower -( Dylan & Hendrix) Am G F G Am (the way I learned it)
and in Bm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bg4omAj5Qc
Hey Joe (basic w/ out the intro) C G D A E
and a lesson on it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ceXyiZ_yL4
Rock in the USA (John Melloncamp) / What I like about you (The Romantics) / Cherrie cherrie(Neil Diamond) E A D A Listen for the changes.
As always You Tube is a gereat resource.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIh348tn … ure=relmfu papa power chords lesson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8hmMOhT … mp;list=UL --- PETTY ---EASY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvPP-Qq1 … ure=relmfu (really cool pentatonic practice tips)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w9Rj83y … re=related rainbow in the dark
hope this helps
2,196 2012-12-07 23:19:51
Re: Foot pedal (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thanks Roger for fixing my picture 
2,197 2012-12-06 10:39:14
Re: Foot pedal (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Maybe a close cousin to this? (Hey pic post guys, can you put this up for me?)
(as requested Roger)
2,198 2012-12-05 23:25:39
Re: Marley .... (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I have never seen the Marley drink,, but have tried Purple stuff, http://www.mypurplestuff.com/
I thought it was ok, drank it on my way home so that I could get to sleep b4 5 am. I have treid the chamomile tea and Melitonin, Which is in Purple stuff.
In kids What did they expect?? its a relaxation and sleep aid? "HEY LETS DRINK THIS B4 MATH AND SOCIAL STUDIES!" The report didnt say it but I'm willing to bet a pack of guitar strings most of the sick ones had not eaten very well or eaten junk food (pack of chips) and then slugged one of these drinks down. I know around here they only have 40 min +/- to get lunch and get to class.
oh well as noted ^ Its not ment for kids. But if they are sick one of the first home remedies in Tx is Manzanilla Tea---AKA chamomile,, but its sipped, not slugged.
2,199 2012-12-05 23:10:42
Re: NEW NAMES and DETERMINATIONS (39 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Zurf
Stryper is still out there and i think they have gone back to their roots. Maybe he can rekendel his relationship with them. Saw a live show from Japan from 2011 or may have been more recent.
2,200 2012-12-05 05:30:10
Re: NEW NAMES and DETERMINATIONS (39 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Zurf wrote:
bunbun wrote:There are a few rock bands out there that may be considered "Christian" but only as far as the core beliefs go. Chevelle, as mentioned prior, is one of them. I was always under the impression that Kansas was a "Christian" band. Creed is probably the more well-known recent band that espoused "Christian" values...until Scott Stapp backslid.
My firefighter is a cousin of the lead singer of Stryper. When he was 15 (1986 or 87) he went with Stryper as they toured Japan. He told me that, at the time, Stryper acted very un-Christian while on tour.
I knew the former lead guitarist of Stryper. He left the band over their behavior even though financially it cost him dearly to do so.
Was that when they toured with Motley Crue? ON that toure they really got into being rock stars. I cant say I would blame them,,, its a one time shot at being a star, better live it! just dont hide it.
As a matter of fact the whole direction issue was what broke up Kansas. a few wanted to go the church rt, and the others the Arena Rock Rt. My vote would have been with Arena Rock. The clash has a similar dissent. Arena rock (combat rock album) vs more of the reggae punk. Small audiance V/s Big sales.