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Hey, how's your recovery been going? I do hear some people in similar situations do feel a burst of extra energy afterwards. Was It like that for you?

Man, I thought for sure that album cover would get at least one like from you aging geezers! I guess I'm 62 going on 16 but it's still one of my favorites. I like Scorpions... and tits too! I guess you guys don't. 😃

Well, we had a great visit with my long time friend. He did buy the IC chips and MOST the other parts but we couldn't buy the few he didn't have from an electronics store because they were closed. Yes, apparently they still have those at least in silicone valley (and I'm not talking the San Fernando Valley, as if!!) We did play guitar, drink beer and go on a nice motorcycle ride so all was not lost! I got to ride his Triumph Speed Twin 1200 which was nice but smaller than I thought. I'm 5-11 but felt cramped. I hadn't ridden for maybe 5 years after selling my Ducati Monster. I took care of my mom back then during her last years so my riding time stopped. I found it hard to believe it had been 5 years! Will be getting something new fairly soon. He also gave me an EVM 12L speaker in great shape which will replace the Celestion 12T-75 in my Canadian Thiele Cab. That's what those were built around as I understand it. Someone had given it to him and he gave it to me. Score! Anyone here make that circuit?

Well I'm not ashamed to admit I liked Krokus for that era. Yes, I just set myself up for the next reply to be... Well you should be!! Anyway, was there a better time to like them, like when they started Europe's answer for an AC/DC cover band? Yes, l listened to them then too. I think the Scarab is a cool shape. I'd play one. And, at least Krokus was playing an all Hamer lineup when they were an actual successful brand. They did their part but Hamer management didn't. There's no reason with all the cool rock/ metal type guitars selling out there now that they couldn't have a nice chunk of that market still, but I digress by beating that dead horse! The video is typical for the time; hot chicks, bad acting, and stupid costumes. What's not to like? 🫣😉😄

This is one my favs but there's so much more. This one is played in an open G flat power chord tuning. It rocks and very creative. I like this live version better than the record version. He sings great too! Apparently they have several signature models for him. A classic T, S and JM style, and a fuzz pedal too! The whole Suhr thing passed me by as far as I didn't know when they started but just all of a sudden saw everyone playing them!

That's super cool! I liked your approach in finding the best for you. In light of that it probably didn't influence your decision but Ian Thornley is super talented! I saw Big Wreck open for King's X at The Masquerade in ATL several years ago. I walked away impressed!!

Thanks for posting. Sounds awesome! Great solo. That fretless Cruisebass was very cool. The singer is great! 👍

What's your take on how The LP and the studio compare sound wise?

Thank you!!

According to Scooby-Doo or Gilligan's Island it should unleash evil spirits upon you and yours. But, not to worry, it's all usually resolved in 20 minutes. Well, as long as you throw it into a handy nearby volcano! 🌋😜

Sad to hear. I have a friend with it and it's sad to see. I liked his guitar playing, and he represented Hamer well for awhile... https://www.buddlejagarden.co.uk/hamerblog/dumont.htm

That's interesting. I'll need to look those up and see if I can replicate anything with my IK multimedia Sunset Sounds vst plugin for grins and giggles. Just checked, 14 VH vids in that playlist! 🙂

Agree, Madonna has a hard time drumming asymmetrical, irrational and/ or composite time signatures. When she subbed for Mike Portnoy in Dream Theater she also was lagging behind the beat constantly having the band members look at each other while playing, wondering if the material girl was the correct choice! 😉 😁😃

So true! Here I am playing in my full checkered outfit. It takes awhile to get everything perfectly lined up, but you can barely see me. 😝😄

I'm visiting an old friend on the other side of the country next month and he bought the parts so we can make 2 while I visit. I met him 43 years ago at a first year college electral circuits class. We found out we both liked Y&T, motorcycles and guitars... then started a band! Wish us luck!

Yes, 2 years old, but not sure if you've seen it yet. I usually like this guys vids. Does some gear deep dives etc.

My first Maiden album was Number ... after seeing them play at a Day on the Green in Oakland a long time ago. Then bought the first two albums and I made it through Powerslave and enjoyed it all, even Rhyme otam ! Not sure why but didn't follow them after for some reason

$25 sent this morning!

I talked to him and got the digits but I guess it would have worked anyway. A few happy meals sent. Thanks for keeping this show on the road!

A true classic! One of my desert island discs, which I guess I'd just look at cuz how would I have power?!😃🫣

Is that a Sully guitar? I first thought it was a Fernandes Ravelle. Really cool!

I had one before and miss it! I always thought it provided exaggerated note bloom in solos. I felt like you could really "play" it. Has a real tube and I usually swapped it out to experiment but don't know what I settled on, probably some NOSish 12AX7.

I plan on sending through this way. Is there any problem without the extra digits asked for?

Great, great news! Prayers answered! Now here's the most important part, and listen close... Milk this thing for all it's worth and turn everyone's concern and sympathy into at least 2 or 3 new guitars!! 😉 😃😆

The first album I bought with my own money. That was after amassing a good pile of 45s which I still have and spin from time to time. The first album my parents bought me was Red Rose Speedway from Paul McCartney and Wings (later usually called Wings). If any of you ever saw the multi-page full size booklet within then you'll know that it was quite stimulating for a young kid to see.