2,351 Reply by beamer

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Pete the whole distracted driver and lack of giving a Sh!t is worse now than ever.  I remember even b4 all the electronics,, I would see ppl reading the paper or a book as they cruised down the road.

Being a guy on a motorcycle, this scares the crap outta me everytime I get on the road.
I have what I call and my bike forum  buddies agree, to be a good attitude, its called   Aggressive / Defencive.  Im not trying to piss anyone off, but Im not letting them push me around either.  It happens, but as long as Im of the mind set that I am everyones moving target, it keeps me ahead of the fools.,,,, So far.  Ive been down 2 times, both minor thank god, I like to think that by having a good respect for the dangers and two bike safety courses (basic and experienced) it helps me to stay alive. KNOCK ON WOOD.

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2,352 Reply by beamer

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Zurf wrote:

All I do are slow and steady riffs on blues scales.  As far as I'm concerned, the only thing you need to know about bass for rock, country, or blues, is which scale to use, where the 1, 3, and 5 notes are for each chord (or flatted third for blues) and be sure to be on the root note of the current chord on 1 and 3 for common time or on 1 for waltz time.

If you'd like for me to encourage him on that, I'd be happy to do it, but I really don't think of myself as an instructor.   Given that I haven't had a bass on a stage since my youngest was born seven years ago, I'm not even sure I count as a bass player any more. 

- Zurf

Well you got me beat! LOLOLOL espically talking about 1, 3, and 5's!  for what ever reason I just can not get my head around it! it must be so simple that it eludes me.  but yea I would love for you to encourage him and show him the correct way to play the scales.
You know how it is, funner to learn from one who is not your parent (we dont know anything , do we LOLOLOL). But I think he would be receptive and get a kick out of it.  I think he really wants to do it. he just wants to (like many starters) be great and be "slapping the bass" from the get go. big_smile

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2,353 Reply by beamer

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This is very cool!  Are you adding more to the list?  I subscribed to your Utube channel. Will this stay free or is it a teaser?

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2,354 Reply by beamer

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Ill print stuff and put it in a BIG BINDER alphabetically.

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2,355 Reply by beamer

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Computer?

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2,356 Reply by beamer

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THis has happened to me wayyy befor FB.  It has nothing to do with FB.  They (the sorce of the virus)  have a program that will find stuff from websites you have even just visited or a e-mail you have sent and they fowrwarded or anything you have bought online  ect.   

JUST CHANGE YOUR MAIL SERVER PASSWORD.  no more viagra adds and trash.

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2,357 Reply by beamer

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bensonp wrote:

How about people who turn left at a light into a two lane with their left turn signal on and immediately cross both lanes to get to the right hand lane, all the while their left turn signal blinking away.  The book says turn into the nearest lane, look and put signal on, then get into other lane.  I'm not sure what they teach in drivers ed anymore or what the licence manual says, but few people follow it.  Just sayin'.

Im with ya on that one also, espically since I ride a motorcycle.

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2,358 Reply by beamer

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I also point to http://www.youtube.com/?tab=w1

http://www.youtube.com/user/youcanlearnguitar
http://www.youtube.com/user/papastache102
http://www.youtube.com/user/FullDistortionDotCom

I am not affilated with any of the links.  I think they are great tools and the guys have a great personality.

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2,359 Reply by beamer

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People who travel in the left lane and dont move! so what if they are going the speed limit,,, MOVE OVER.   The Licence book still says LEFT LANE FOR PASSING, not  ITS YOUR JOB TO IMPEAD THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC.  If I want to risk the ticket,, Let the police decide!  If I were a cop, Idd give tickets to thoes Jack-holes!

OH that feels better LOLOLOL  lol

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2,360 Reply by beamer

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topdown wrote:

Had a great time - thanks Astro, Beamer and Zurf.! We missed the rest of you, hope you can join next time!!

Ditto on all the above.  Yep I dont know what happened to the audio.  But it was a great time.  Ill get the kid to sit down and get some bass going for me if we can wing it.  Its football season so Him and his older brother are gonna be pretty worked over. Sat will be all games for 4 hours most Saturdays here soon. 

Zurf: Do you think you would have any time for bass lessons to the kid? Im not home in the evenings to get skype all wired in for him, but maybe on a sunday afternoon?  its so hard to find anyone who can teach bass who is not a guitar player faking bass. (I can hit root notes all day LOLOLOL)

You guys were pretty receptive to my acoustic version of the rocker I did.  I hope it was good as I think it sounded.

hopefully it wont be too long b4 we can do it again big_smile

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2,361 Topic by beamer

(1 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

I decided to change the name.  to Beamersfix LOLOLOL

You guys have been tough but as Pete said, you might just be surprised by a few things:

Here is one by a little known band called Garfield (and its by no means heavy)  It took me a coupple listens and then it really soaked in and its a awesome tune.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPK_s9Ry6yo

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2,362 Reply by beamer

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Cool Ill let the wife know Im going to need the manroom!

update,, Told the wife we had this going so I should be good to go!thinking of songs now,, one may be repeated and ill try some new ones and stumble through a few,,, Oh and I gotta get the beers ready! LOLOL

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2,363 Reply by beamer

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Topdown, Im thinking 6ish texas time,,, As long as the famiy doesnt have conflicting plans with mine. If its only 2 of us its still cool or anyone else at a diff time that wants to play,   just let me know. If you see me online,, just send me a call.

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2,364 Topic by beamer

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Not to be redundant? but...... LOLOLOL
Sat eveing or Sunday?

Im wanting to show off my ovation LOLOLOLOL

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2,365 Reply by beamer

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Yea I had a tough time with the 77 one also.  To close to the end and too Vegas.  The 68 one was him in his prime!  I loved his sence of humor in that and really showd that he could play.

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2,366 Topic by beamer

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67jAejln … re=related   (1968)

AND THIS ONE ALSO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvLRmGjz … ture=share  (1977)

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2,367 Reply by beamer

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dino48 wrote:

sounds like an awsome guitar,hope you like too restring.

NIce thing is that the strings last a long while (For me anyway).  This time around I had the shop restring it and set it up after I got it. It needed  a little TLC after sitting so long.  Im not real sure how to do the strings on the open style anyhow,, guess Ill have to learn sometime LOLOL.  I droped teh tuning a 1/2 step and it sounds very rich that way!

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2,368 Topic by beamer

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Well Ok,, it was two weeks ago whilst on vacation. The model and pics are here,  http://www.ovationgallery.com/page12string1115.htm

but this is the write up.

Introduced in 1971, the Ovation Pacemaker 12-String has long been a staple of the Ovation line.  Built on the same deep bowl design as the Balladeer series, the Pacemaker features a 1-7/8 width neck which attaches at the 12th fret.  One of the most distinctive features is the slotted headstock and side tuners.  The Pacemaker gained a reputation as one of the best sounding and easiest playing 12-string guitars on the market.  The model shown below features a walnut bridge, dot MOP inlays and the famous Ovation floral rosette.  The Pacemaker was available in acoustic only (model 1115 shown below) or acoustic electric (model 1615).   

It really does play great! The case is in awesome condition and it looks right at home. The sentimental value alone and knowing most of its history makes it that much sweeter to play.

Specs:
1115 Pacemaker 12-String - Specifications

Model number            1115
Instrument type            12 string acoustic
Year of manufacture    1973
Body type                    Non cutaway traditional
Bowl                            Black textured deep bowl
Top                            Sitka spruce
Body binding            5 ply
Bracing                    Ovation Fan
Scale length            25  1/4"
Fretboard                    Ebony
Fret inlay                    MOP dot inlays
Bridge                    Walnut
Rosette                    Floral
Pickup                    none
Pre Amp                    none
Nutwidth                  1  7/8"
Tuners                  Chrome Schaller mini w/ pearloid buttons
Neck                         5 piece gloss
Headstock                 Gloss
Headstock logo         Gold Ovation
Label                      Metal Oval

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2,369 Reply by beamer

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THat sucks.That is why I just live the way I want and hope it all comes out ok at the end.  May peace be upon you and him at this time.

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2,370 Reply by beamer

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Pete, what is the update?  Are things running smoother?  I forgot to mention in the last post, A great way to speed up is by adding more RAM.  If you have not done it, You have open slots in your desktop/ laptop.  Buy more ram = get faster computer. (oh and do a defrag on your external also,, Defragler will let you choose other drives.  NOTE::: DONT DO "DISK CLEANUP" ON ANY EXTERNAL DRIVE!!!,,, I did this thinking it would work like it did on my C drive,,,,,BIG MISTAKE!. it wipes it clean.  Luckly I had not put too much on  the external at the time

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2,371 Reply by beamer

(11 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

No worries there Pete! LOLOLOLOL As I mentioned,  I dig the obscure stuff.

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2,372 Reply by beamer

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The day He dies is the day Texas crys.  It might just come to a screaching halt.

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2,373 Reply by beamer

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bensonp wrote:

We3ll beamer.  I am another one it seems.  In my younger days I listened to Led Zeppelin and Uriah Heep.  But after their time I just swerved away form the loud fast music.  Hang on though.  I think your thought is a good idea and there will be some r, am sure.

Thanks Pete LOLOL.
I like the Blues fixes,, but I wanted to show  some other stuff that deserves some light also.  And not the stuff you hear on AOR  or Classic stations.  I like obscure stuff, and the stuff that makes my heart pump! smile


" One only has to open the box a little to look outside it."

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2,374 Reply by beamer

(11 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

Different strokes,,LOLOL

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2,375 Reply by beamer

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TwangTown wrote:

My computer is 6 years old, and had it fully serviced recently - physically cleaned out internally of all the dust and fluff, because apparently it causes the cooling fans to overwork and slows down the processor speed. Also had it virus cleansed - even though I use Norton 360, there were over 500 viruses, worms, bugs, and other nasties sitting in there!! It now works like new, much faster.  well worth the $90 spend.

Dump Norton too,, its worse than McAfee.  The "IT" guys in the Navy 20 yrs ago b4 windows, hated it then! It sucks.
Sorry,, but please do some research and  save yourself a lot of pain and $$$.

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