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

Congratulations !! I met Bill Wilson in 2003, one day at a time.... it does get easier. Keep it up and take care of yourself.     

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

Just guessing here, but it is possible that the format that the tune you want to add is in a format not supported by OnSong. Some of those apps will only accept ChoPro or somesuch. Check their requirements and see if we have a version in the appropriate format and try again. I don't use the app so am not up to speed on the OnSong preferences.

Edited to add:  A quick check online, and it seems that you have to use a text format or PDF to save songs to the app. Try that format if available and good luck.

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

Well, back in the beginning when drive space was expensive and small, a limit on server space allocated to each registered member made sense and that 99 song limit was needed. To get around that limit it was decided not to limit how many "books" one could have, and that made it easier for members to do things like sort their music into genres, or in your case set lists.

Personally, I keep my music on my local drives as PDF files and sort and arrange set lists from my library locally. Then I can print them, or copy to a thumb drive to take with me to gigs or share with other group members at rehearsal or jam sessions or whatever.     

Awhile back my good friend Jeff took delivery of his new J45 "lefty", and in a post in Chat I mentioned that when I had a chance to look at it I would post my impressions.

So here you go:  This instrument is exactly what one would expect from a maker with Gibson's reputation.
The folks over in Bozeman do a great job on putting these things together, with no defects or boxes un-checked in the assembly/fit/finish department. This one is the rosewood burst finish model with Indian Rosewood back and sides and Sitka Spruce top, 22 frets, Rosewood fingerboard and bridge, and comes factory fitted wilth an LR Baggs pickup. This is the Studio version, with dot inlays and cream binding on the body but not the neck, Tusq nut and saddle.

Sounds great as one would expect and intonation/setup is well executed. The dreadnaught body is large, but not as large as say a J200 Epiphone and is less "boomy" but still quite full and mellow. Thankfully this model does not come with the normal "Lefty tariff" we have come to anticipate, the up-charge you usually see when shopping for guitars built for the "Off-handed". This one did ship with a very nice Gibson branded hard case included in the price. For the money I would rate this a good value at the MSRP $2,400 USD (as of today).

Now for the little stuff that might bother some players:  Number one the fret ends could have had a little more filing and polishing, some would not pass the "nylon stocking test" the neck is 1.72" wide and the 16" radius feels a bit flat to my hands. I didn't notice the fret wires so much as Jeff because my hands are a little larger and the neck seems narrower than my 12 string by quite a bit, for some folks coming off an electric, that additional width might feel like a veritable table leg. Something one gets used to quickly but is something to be aware of.

Over all if you are in the market for a Gibson, and you are left handed (or not), and this is in your price range. This one should be on your "gotta play it" list. 

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

Good to hear from everybody!  Was beginning to wonder if Covid had thinned the ranks severely, although there are many we have not heard from in many many moons.
Like JJJ, I have not had much to contribute recently, but I do try to drop by a couple times daily to "take out the trash". Musically there is not much going on. The better half and I are primary care-givers for her folks (in their 90's) and more and more require non-stop attendance. I never thought I'd spend my retirement years as personal chef to the aged. But the hand has been dealt, and we persevere.
My good friend Jeff just took delivery on his brand-new Gibson J45 straight from the Bozeman plant, and sorry to say I have yet to wander over to his place to check it out.... he's stoked though! As a "lefty" he always wanted another Gibson (previously owned an SG) but recent price reductions made acquiring another possible. If I can schedule some time and get over that way I will likely post some observations afterwards.
Y''all check in from time to time and let us know you're still breathin'. Stay safe and keep makin' music!     

It's been a few days without anyone saying anything, So I thought it would be a nice touch to thank our departed friend Gordon Lightfoot for his contributions to our lives.

Like many of us, one of the earliest fingerpicking tunes I tried to learn was one of This relatively unknown Canadian fellow's. Back in '69 I was straying away from the classical pieces I had been trying to get my head around. But not really digging into the Pop/Rock/Surf stuff hitting the airwaves in and around Southern California.
Neil Diamond, Gordon Lightfoot, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Peter Paul & Mary were more my speed not to mention that folk music suited the tone of my nylon strung classical.

Early Morning Rain, Carefree Highway, and eventually Don Quixote, wandered into my repertoire and still hang out in some dusty corner of my memory punctuated by the hiss of a needle skittering along the groove of a 78 platter of vinyl.

Thanks for the memories, and rest well my Friend. 

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(1 replies, posted in Recording)

Well, your post has been here a week and so far no-one has stepped forward to try to assist you, so I might have a go.  First off, the disclaimer: I've not used garageband ever, so I may be far off the mark so take my advise with the requisite grains of salt.  It has been awhile since I have done any recording or production and then it has been with audacity or reaper and yeah I tried to get my head around Ableton once until confusion set in.
Generally I would record the drum track first and build everything off of that, or a click track just to keep things in time. Add frills fills and gingerbread after the fact in post processing. Doing things on an iPhone seems adventurous to me after all it is a phone not a full blown PC. As a phone they are amazing, but there are limits in resources available for juggling multiple audio tracks and storing them, which may explain your latency issue.
You might try Audacity and see how it works for you, it seems light on resources, it's free, has a shallow learning curve. Have fun!     

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(1 replies, posted in Song requests)

https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/jo … ds-3871715
Here ya go, Have fun!     

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

I hear  ya Richard, got you beat though... my laptop is over 20 years old and I've maxed out the memory and slipped in a half terabyte hard drive. switched to Linux and it still serves me well for most things not graphics heavy.  My tower has had many upgrades over the years including at least three power supplies, a couple of mainboards ( to go with new processors) as much RAM as it will address, and at last count no less than four hard drives (each dedicated to some specific type of function. Audio files take up a bunch of RAM and drive space for post production). Two hot graphics cards, and a pretty good sound card for the DAW. Can't get all that in a mini-box. LOL.

Phill, one easy way to move your stuff is to move the whole drive into an available space in your new tower. The windows migration tool is pretty good too, and you can choose what you want to move or leave behind. Personally I tend to move the hardware and then the content because the old drive becomes the archive should something go awry in the move. Also saves space on your new primary drive. smile     

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

I'll chime in here, having built many pcs over the years I still go with the tower form factor. Out of habit I suppose but i do see that there are some very good options in the mini box area for those that can find one that has all the stuff you will ever want in it at time of purchase. Generally the smaller form factors do not have space to add stuff later or upgrade with things like video and sound "baked on" to the mainboard and zero expansion slots. Sure you can change out the SSD for a larger one if you need space for storing stuff, and you can increase the RAM should you need more, but adding a drive or improving the sound or video isn't happening. Then there is repairability, if the power supply dies can it be replaced at the user level, if you want a better CPU can it be done and still interface with the cooling system? I tend to think of minis as a notebook pc, you got what you got and if it dies or becomes obsolete, shop for a new one, better one.
It's just a thought.     

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

Most log in problems can be solved by deleting cookies, and opening chordie in a new session and then try logging in again. if that doesnt work, try posting your problem in the about Chordie section as there is where most of the more technical mods check for such problems     

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

I remember as a kid my dad gave me an important job, to tune the shortwave to a particular frequency at a certain time and write down the numbers that were broadcast. Many years later I found out that it was a code that he would suss out later and it was a status report that would let us know if we needed to evacuate or somesuch. I think you can still tune into those "numbers stations". It was during the "cold war" and dad was employed by CIA, we were in the middle east.

So... conspiricies aside, you may be right.!!     

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

I don't think so, mostly distracted by politics and deciding what our country is going to look like going forward.
Subjects we purposely avoid here on Chordie.

Slava Ukraine!     

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(16 replies, posted in Acoustic)

Welcome to Chordie Peter!
You might want to introduce yourself down in the Chat Corner section. Tell us a little about yourself, where you are in your musical journey and such. As to getting around in the forums, at the top of each section there are posts labeled "sticky" that act as a guide to each section, most are helpful hints to aid in getting the most out of Chordie and what we have to offer.

The community is friendly and welcoming to everyone and really there are few hard fast rules except to be respectful of others, ditch the profanity (there are ladies and children present) and by general consensus avoid discussion of politics and religion. Although we are an "International" community, English is the preferred language and we are aware that it may not be everyone's primary language. Many of us are multi-lingual so if English is difficult for someone to find a word to express themselves and one uses another, someone will translate or at least understand.

Ask questions, post answers, join discussions and make yourself at home.
Welcome Aboard!
Doug     

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

mojo01 wrote:

looking to get an acoustic amp , looking for suggestions on what to get. what are ya,ll using?

I've used a bunch of different amps over the years, Fender, Marshall, Vox, Orange, etc. But I do electric and acoustic so I'm not that picky. Currently I use a Behringer 212 which is a bit much for just a practice amp. With a couple of cabs, and coupled with my powered mixer it will fill an auditorium!     

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(7 replies, posted in Electric)

Not an advertisment for Ovation.... But I would agree with Grah1 on his statement re: Applause. A good friend recently bought one on the knowledge that my Ovation has traveled thousands of miles with me through the heat of desert and frigid conditions in the hold of airplanes, the abuse of clumsy baggage handlers (and my own clumsyness) suffering no damage and minimal fret/setup adjustments. With a fitted case still in the sub-$500 range.  So to the question, you can buy them and are generally available.     

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(19 replies, posted in About Chordie)

I'm pretty sure Chordie was around prior to 06. I migrated over here when some "Lawyer Types" forced OLGA (On Line Guitar Archive) to fold their tents around 2002-2004? (I forget... old age I suppose). Started visiting fairly regularly for a couple of years before joining, so I would guess Chordie predates 2004. Finally registered in July 2006 I think, and up til then hadn't felt any need to post in the forums. There was a nice community of "Chordians" forming and a few names I do remember were Upyerkilt, Old Doll, Riddler, Fat Strings and with some time there should be more names buried in the dusty recesses of my memory. From time to time I do wonder about those inactive former friends, and remember those that have passed on to another plane of existence, Their friendship and welcoming nature helped build Chordie into one of the best sources of music and inspiration available today. Thank You All for Participating.     

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(2 replies, posted in Recording)

Windows, iOS, or Linux? Some are better than others, and it depends on which format you want to convert to.     

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(8 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Howdy Atticdust, a little more information would help us to answer your question.
What app?
We don't have an App, and we don't host any content, so if you want to put music you have found by using the Chordie search engine, into another local storage device some work will have to be done by you.  I usually print to file the songs I want and put them in a folder on my PC in a format that I can then export (and sort) onto the device I plan on using when playing. For me it is easier to make "set lists" and organize them depending on what the situation needs..     

I agree with Phill, CDs and portable hard drives are long lived and durable. You can upload backups to iCloud or
Google drive for free, and I stash my media in a safe with other important documents labeled with the location and
access information because my memory for passwords is not as good as it once was. LOL     

I'd drop a couple dollars in your guitar case.  Good on ya' !     

You might try searching for royalty free music for videos, and you might check out bensound.com, they seem to have a good selection of various genres.
Good Luck!     

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

Happy Christmas to you and the family as well!  Good to hear from you! Be Safe and Be Well.     

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

Chordie or
chordify?
Two different dogs that don't play the same way. The "native" player in Chordie is Jango, and you don't get to follow along unless you have the tabs or sheet alongside in another window (or on paper ,or another device). Would like to help, but need more info Please.     

We missed you Bill, Dondra too!  Sent you a couple of e-mails without reply and naturally was concerned, even tried your grandson but could not come up with an address for him.
Nice to hear from you buddy, it's been lonely out here in covid-land without your conversations.