if it hasn't been a consideration in the past 20 years....why now?
Govt is getting out of hand....seriously.
Dm
52 2012-02-25 09:09:12
Re: Time for a change... (5 replies, posted in Electric)
I actually found a Vintage Modified SSS Strat in 3-color sunburst!
Its so amazing!
53 2012-02-24 16:55:26
Re: A guy can dream...can't he? (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Lol...
Dm
54 2012-02-24 15:29:25
Topic: A guy can dream...can't he? (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
*sigh*
Tal is sooo awesome.
Dm
55 2012-01-26 13:10:43
Re: NGD: Squire Standard Strat (with upgrades) (5 replies, posted in Electric)
Zurf wrote:
Good for you. You need to put your logo on her. Can't wait to hear you make her scream. (which is a sentence I would never have figured to write)
- Zurf
Oh its coming. I just haven't decided where to put it. I am guessing it will have to be on the headstock somewhere.
I haven't had the chance to plug it in and turn it up yet or tape any of my playing. I will say one thing though, this is the most mellow and smooth guitar I've ever owned. It's like it was built for the blues/soul music. Wow.
Playing it with the guitar volume high and the amp volume low gives this awesome breakup that I haven't been able to achieve before.
The pickups in my other guitar (The '51) hit the front of the amp too hard for subtle breakup to be achieved. The single coils in this guitar are mellow-city so I have a LOT more control over my sound now.
Dm
56 2012-01-25 21:25:04
Re: NGD: Squire Standard Strat (with upgrades) (5 replies, posted in Electric)
I think that the Squier Guitars are a real value nowadays.
There was a time when they were not so good.
Dm
57 2012-01-23 22:57:00
Topic: NGD: Squire Standard Strat (with upgrades) (5 replies, posted in Electric)
Well, I think I did allright.
I got my new (used) strat today!
I named him "Smokey" for the 3-color sunburst that's on him. I can't figure out what kind of bridge they put on it, but it's stable. I can dive and lift and it goes right back into tune (One of the things I was scared of dealing with on a strat)
The bridge pickup is just fine, I don't think I need a humbucker afterall right now. I can always put in my own humbucker at a later date like I did with my 51. The neck pickup is soooo warm compared to the single coil that was in the neck on my 51. I don't even need to put a charlie christian in the neck spot on this guitar...wow!
Well, now to get to know him and play some sweet sweet position 2&4 music!
toodles,
Dm
58 2012-01-17 17:25:06
Topic: Time for a change... (5 replies, posted in Electric)
And this is my intended goal...
I'm about done with my Squire '51 telestrat. It's great for Jazz with the Charlie Christian I put in it...but I cannot get the strat tones that I seek with it. There is no other alternative BUT to get a strat for the John Mayer/Hendrix/gospel tones I am aiming for.
Position 2 has me by the soul-strings and there's no substitute for that fundamental sound.
I HAVE to have a strat!
59 2011-08-04 17:39:27
Re: Monthly accountability notice - 238.5 (18 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Congrats man!
Keep up the great work!
=]
Dm
60 2011-08-04 17:20:22
Re: Ambient track I made up... (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
dino48 wrote:
Your phone did ok, I really like the design you have on the guitar.
Thank you!
=]
Dm
61 2011-08-04 16:55:06
Re: Ambient track I made up... (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
dino48 wrote:
Hi detman,I liked what you did but it was not very loud. do you have your firecrown and the blue on your guitar in a permanent state?
Sorry, i used my phone to record instead of my camera. the volume on the phone auto-levels too much.
Yes. They are semi-permanent. A design that I can remove and replace with others.
Dm
62 2011-08-04 16:39:58
Re: Custom Pick guard. (9 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
awesome work!
Dm
63 2011-07-27 16:25:58
Re: Custom Pick guard. (9 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I used lexan for mine.
However, I did have a mate on the Squire '51 board make me a pickguard from wood veneer.
It cracked in shipping but I was able to glue it back together. I haven't mounted it on the guitar yet because I love my pickguard that I made so much.
=]
Dm
64 2011-07-27 16:24:13
Topic: Ambient track I made up... (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
65 2011-07-26 14:22:16
Re: Amy Winehouse:Dead at 27 (24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
She's back....just shorter.
=p
Dm
66 2011-07-25 14:59:58
Re: Amy Winehouse:Dead at 27 (24 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
jerome.oneil wrote:
The inevitable end of all junkies is that they either get clean, or they die.
True ++
Not like no one saw it coming...it was just a matter of when.
EDIT:
The wife said I was a cold bum when I told her that. I know it's someone's daughter/sister/lover (ugh) or friend...But come on, she was an alcoholic crackhead! I don't see anyone going to pieces when the crackheads back in NYC overdose or die from their addiction. But I'm supposed to feel something significant for some over-privileged rich-but-stupid rock star?
Please...Next news story.
=\
Dm
67 2011-07-25 14:53:47
Re: Internet Personas (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I don't even update my FB anymore.
I realize that no one cares and I'm not that self-important...anymore.
In the end, it's just another social-information tool.
Nowadays, I use it just for that.
Dm
68 2011-07-25 14:52:11
Re: First disappointment from a commercial (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
mekidsmom wrote:
I don't recall being nieve enough to be fooled. My little brother didn't have x-ray glasses but he did purchase some sunglasses (he was about 8 years old) with mirror on the INSIDE of the glasses to see behind him while we were in Daytona for vacation. My sister and I were disgusted that he was looking at the gals in string bikini's without making an effort to turn his head, I think my dad was jealous! LOL!
Lol, I had a pair of those.
I was going to get the silvered stuff put on my regular glasses about 10 years ago.
69 2011-07-21 15:36:03
Re: i wish i'd never said that... (20 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
"Sure, I'll move to Florida with you"
Dm
70 2011-07-21 15:08:55
Re: Favorite Bass Lines (18 replies, posted in Electric)
Radiohead - Weird Fishes
Radiohead - Optimistic
Dm
71 2011-07-14 17:33:10
Re: JULY JAM ON THE SHENANDOAH (141 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
jets60 wrote:
Detman101 wrote:mekidsmom wrote:Tops and Toots, We'll miss you!!!!! I was really hoping you two would make it
--- The weather forecast has only gotten BETTER for the weekend with only a 10% chance of rain now! We'll be leaving home in a few hours and heading toward the Martin Factory. We'll see those of you at camp sometime tomorrow morning.
I hope so too.
The wife is looking for something to do on saturday so I'm hoping I can convince her that THIS will be it instead of going to hagerstown to visit other friends.Dm
My wife will be out there on Saturday as well....she's not much of a camper but she will stomach it for one night because she knows it'll be a great music weekend.
Awesome! Perhaps we can "Pair them off" while we play?
Dm
72 2011-07-14 14:12:20
Re: JULY JAM ON THE SHENANDOAH (141 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
mekidsmom wrote:
Tops and Toots, We'll miss you!!!!! I was really hoping you two would make it
I hope so too.
The wife is looking for something to do on saturday so I'm hoping I can convince her that THIS will be it instead of going to hagerstown to visit other friends.
Dm
73 2011-07-13 20:26:22
Re: JULY JAM ON THE SHENANDOAH (141 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
What date is this again?
I've been out of sorts for a bit...
Dm
74 2011-07-13 20:24:27
Re: Chordie Stickers! Any interest? (67 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I'd buy em!
Dm
75 2011-07-13 18:53:59
Re: Redefining "Healthy" (17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Wooooow!
that sounds awesome man! Congrats! I hope to have the same success doing something with my little weight I've captured since getting married. Still thin by society's standards, but I've let myself (and my 6-pack) go way too far off the path...
Dm