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But did he play guitar? More to the point, did he ever play that guitar? It appears completely untouched! That's gorgeous!

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Few things working in my favor: I'm still really enjoying trying to learn bass [and am now shopping for a bass amp!] Rebuilding my few remaining guitars has been a lot of fun and provided great results (Rios + Kiz' Senior = delicious) (Lollars + Gibby = magical, chewy, semi-hollow goodness) (Suhr ML/ML/V60LP + VHRRI Strat = great combination [though I'll have to argue with Mr. Suhr's contention that a 0.10 μF (not the Hamer-approved 0.010 μF, but the vintage Fender 0.10!) cap is the best choice - too much signal going to ground. It actually causes a noticeable output drop!]). I just acquired this Stratastic device: The biggest temptation to the challenge so far has been that purple sparkly Cruisebass on eBay. Purple! Sparkly! eBay!

'Tis sold. Thanks!

Mono in / out, thanks. You'd think they'd mention something like that...

Gosh, you know, I'm always interested in trying new gear, but I really, really, really want a bass amp. I think I'm making some headway on this four-string thing, but, since I can't hear it very much I may find that I suck on bass even more than guitar (if that's possible).

Just received this in trade. While a fantastic sounding delay, it is redundant, so let's trade it for cash toward my bass amp. An excellent analog-voiced digital delay with tons of versatility. Full specs on the Wampler web site, here. These things are $209.97 at PGS (and out of stock). Mine is priced to sell and ship out, today: $145 paypalled / shipped CONUS(!). The great thing about this, for me, is the Shade knob that allows complete control over the warmth of the repeats. The Faux Tape section can be completely disengaged, or set for anything from subtle modulation to complete seasick warble. http://youtu.be/ljnrsESssy0 When checking my price against eBay completed listings ( ) make sure you're checking the newer Tap Tempo version. Comes with original box, instructions, Wampler sticker and cotton bag. No VelcroTM, no smoke (or other objectionable) smells.

If you've got time and are curious enough, I use this site regularly to track down all kinds of email / internet ills: http://mxtoolbox.com/ Really handy for administering all kinds of geeky stuff.

I'm just glad to still be another of Feynman's "filler guys!"

I got better...

If you're speaking of the Cadillac Green Monaco III, I'm glad you did what you did!

Even beats my 1985 man-perm! My Vernon Reid infatuation sought a different outlet. I was focused on how I could pull off his green swirly finish on my new Charvel. Having just ruined my SG, I wisely opted not to mess with it.

Started work on my Strat, today. GAS averted a while longer...

I heard they were in contract with James Earl Jones, Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson as the voices of Paul Hamer, Jol Dantzig and Frank Untermyer for the audio book..... Only time will tell. Peter I believe Gilbert Gottfried is still seeking gainful employment...

Awesome! Ace's original choice in axe!

Beautiful 'burst! A mile from your house? Have you known about it for a while, or did you just discover it? If Murkat is talking about StewMac's Preservation Polish, I've been using that with great results for a while now, too. Large bottle is cheap and lasts a good while.

Not "legally". EBMM patented and/or trademarked in the USA 4+2 on guitar headstock and tries to enforce it as well. Kind of a bogus patent as there were a few guitars out before them with 4+2 headstocks. Certainly as legitimate as DiMarzio's double creme patent! Forgot to add:

In no particular order: More well known: Ann Wilson (Heart, certainly, but absolutely the best Zep covers ever!) Billie Holiday Gwen Stefani Ella Fitzgerald Christina Aguilera (it is a shame someone with a voice like that stoops to the pop culture shenanigans of Spears, et. al.) Chaka Kahn (especially the Rufus catalog!) Perhaps a bit more obscure: Esperanza Spalding (contemporary jazz and an amazing bassist) Sarah Vaughn (a favorite, classic jazz) Renée Fleming (opera and pop: without reservation, the most powerful voice on the list) Kim Walker Smith (contemporary Christian with Joplinesque delivery) Dale Bozzio (would there be a Lady Gaga without her?) Leigh Nash (another CC singer with a very unique voice/delivery)

Never get involved in a land war in Asia Never go against a Sicilian when death is on the line Never let Prince borrow your guitar

You know, of his more "easy listening" albums, I bought Secret Story (1992). I remember being disappointed that there wasn't a lot of actual guitar (lots of guitar synth, but not so much straight guitar). After a few listens, however, I found myself completely fascinated by the accompanying Cambodian choir - there were all these microtonal harmonies that were just fantastic! I still listen to that album, but now for the choral arrangements rather than guitar. As JohnnyB pointed out, if you've never heard him with straight guitar, he is definitely an incredibly capable guitarist. http://youtu.be/BWabRD0c_VQ

EXACT thing happened to me! Reviews, Premier Guitar article... no guitar on the uber-hyped album (though he can play - saw him on a Crossroads with John Mayer). Fortunately, the 40-something denim-clad recipient of my CD was my wife (a fan of said over-produced "new country" crap). This also happened (around the same time - I was trying to broaden my horizons - not a fan of country music) with an interview with Nels Cline about the new Wilco album. I listened to it once and mailed it to HFCer and Wilco fan, Aceldama - for FREE. Where was Nels on that album? Though I believe Vai has the theory and concept of guitar like no one else and I love to watch him play live, I am amazed at how much of an effort it is to get through some of his music. I've always found Joe Satriani more listenable and blamed the difference on Vai's years with Zappa. I excitedly recorded a friend's vinyl copy of Blow by Blow onto a cassette of my own (around '86), but when I listened to it, I found it tiresome. Great licks, amazing playing, but an effort to get through. Was that not one of the greatest disappointments in a CD purchase? I find Carlton's contributed songs more listenable than Ritenour's, but to me the only song worth repeating on the entire CD is "Remembering J.P." (Carlton), that incidentally, didn't remind me of Joe Pass at all. Again, love seeing either of these guys play live, but the CD was as Johnny B said. Oh my... no you didn't! Are you unaware of Metheny's complete and utter disdain for Kenny G? He has a real REAL problem with Kenny G and seems to share it any time he's given any sort of prompt. Just one e.g. Pray he doesn't read your comment. Totally get Hendrix, but I was a fan way before I played guitar - began in high school with second-hand bootlegs on eight-track given to me by an old stoner type I used to work with. I could listen to him all day, even now. Edited to add: Hendrix, not the aforementioned old stoner benefactor.

Personally, I've been on such a pickup binge, I've not had time to even look at anything else. Got pretty far on installing the Lollars in my Gibson last night (wired up, series / parallel switching working just fine if the polepiece clicks are any indication), just lack getting the wiring harness properly stuffed into the rabbit hole. Picked up a set of Suhr pickups for my Strat off eBay (ML Standards with a V60LP for the bridge). Wasn't really looking for any, but the price was very right... I miss the now PunkAvenger Strat's Texas Specials too bad and thought these might be a similar but interesting alternative. Unfortunately, the Rio Grande Buffalo Bucker in Hamer-approved zebra arrived last Friday as a two conductor rather than four conductor... been waiting since 4 September on that... the Kiz Senior is sad.

Awesome work and a great end result! Good to know full-sized pots will work in the stock routes, too. Lots of useful information there. I did have a practical question though: how long with the brass saddles hold up with the Bigsby?

Happy Birthday!