When the pickups need a look, you can probably get something at Guitar Fetish that will work well, and cost little.
2,726 2015-08-02 02:49:16
Re: Call me crazy. Call me a hoarder, Another NGD again. (30 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
2,727 2015-08-02 02:47:27
Re: The Real You (3 replies, posted in Poems)
Good stuff, Easy ... an alternate title might be "Keeping Up Appearances", something we all do with varying degrees of success / failure.
2,728 2015-08-02 02:43:22
Re: RP death (3 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Is this what you're referring to, Beamer?
I know you really liked that thing, as per an email you sent me several months ago. Those micro circuits don't handle a lot of heat, and I'm sorry for your loss. Will there be a memorial service? 
I certainly haven't regretted getting my Boss ME-80, and I think they're just under $300 new ... just an opinion.
2,729 2015-08-02 02:38:24
Re: Have I Posted This Before? (Chordie Song/Writer Of The Year) (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Bill...
I certainly agree with your estimation of the talent within the Chordie family, and I'm sure that talent spans the whole range of skill levels. The common thing that bonds us is that we all love music and guitars, and this site celebrates that union in a non-competitive, inviting atmosphere. I think we can each recognize great work as it's posted, without making it a contest. In the end, it is the effort, creativity, and the love of song that 's being recognized and rewarded. If the writer enjoyed creating it, then it's mission accomplished.
Just my 2-cents worth.
2,730 2015-08-01 22:12:34
Re: Happy N(wntma)ED to me (17 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Congrats, Cocktails! Looks like you got a great deal on a whole lotta fun.
2,731 2015-08-01 13:44:32
Topic: Cordoba Guitars (3 replies, posted in Acoustic)
For some time, I've been looking around for an all-solid-wood guitar, with a Spruce top and Rosewood body ... hopefully in the $1,000 range. My frustration has continued to be with neck width, which is typically 1 11/16" at the nut for the majority of acoustics. Since I also play classical (2" nut) and 12-string (1 7/8" nut) I find myself jammed up on a standard 6-string, owing in part to my hand size.
So while visiting the luthier I use this week, he asked if I've ever heard of Cordoba Guitars. They're based on a Flamenco-style build (Spanish heel) and have a 1.8" nut width, almost identical to a 12-string. He endorsed their build quality, and they have the wood combo I'm looking for just under $1,000. Does anyone on Chordie have a Cordoba, and if so, what do you like / dislike about it? I'm going to have to order it on-line without playing it, and although the seller has a convenient return policy, it would be better to have someone's feedback first.
https://www.cordobaguitars.com/p/d10-ce
I found this thorough review at Acoustic Guitar, but would like to have one of your opinions if possible:
http://www.acousticguitar.com/Gear/Revi … s-Clothing
Many thanks in advance!
2,732 2015-08-01 13:21:38
Re: Prog Rock Wednesdays (580 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Porcupine Tree "Time Flies" Chicago, 2010
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oAcw7lozFA
Time for some more PT. In typical fashion "Time Flies" features some characteristic musical twists in the song, and some fantastic use of effects by guitarist John Wesley. My brother (a fairly decent drummer) told me that this thing has a weird time signature, and that Gavin Harrison's riffs in this would handcuff him badly - especially during the cacophonous middle section of this piece. Gavin's timing, concentration, hand-speed, and co-ordination never fails to impress me.
2,733 2015-08-01 13:11:44
Re: friday's blues fix (1,560 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Hey Badeye ... missed your "Friday Blues Fix" for the past couple of weeks. 
Trust all is well? How are things progressing with the sale of your home?
2,734 2015-08-01 13:08:44
Re: things we say (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Good job, Mojo ... love the rhyme and the contrast between "serene" and "gasoline".
2,735 2015-08-01 13:06:44
Re: Avatar (15 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Loved the movie ... saw it twice.
2,736 2015-07-31 22:35:52
Re: windows 10? (63 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Windows 10? I'm getting along just fine with 8.1 ... if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
2,737 2015-07-31 22:34:31
Re: Off-Topic, But Y'all May Get A Kick Out Of This.... (2 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Yup, there's a dark humor to that one. Kind of like putting a snooze button on a smoke alarm.
2,738 2015-07-31 22:33:01
Re: Cecil's Tragedy (13 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Completely, totally, amazingly, and absolutely brilliant!
2,739 2015-07-30 09:54:13
Re: STONED (9 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I have some memories from the distant past that echo your lines. At least I think they're memories ... can't seem to recall.
2,740 2015-07-30 09:52:30
Re: MID SUMMER RAIN (6 replies, posted in Poems)
You're too kind, TIGLJK ... thanks for your comments.
So I started thinking about a 4th verse as you suggest, and am drawing blanks. That's a funny thing about poetry / songwriting. It either "happens" or it doesn't.
2,741 2015-07-29 18:15:31
Re: two at a time? (8 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Also guilty as charged. I might jot down an idea for a poem, and not develop it for months, if at all. Other times the whole thing comes together in a few minutes. I usually keep a note pad within reach, just so I can jot something down when it comes to mind. Creativity is a curious journey!
2,742 2015-07-29 09:38:40
Re: `Love Is Nothing` (7 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Really like to tennis analogy to their use of "Love". I've never understood why that term was chosen to mean "nothing", but there are a lot of unique sports terms that don't seem to make sense.
2,743 2015-07-28 17:10:03
Re: More prayers needed (22 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Been there, buddy.
Feels like everything that can go wrong is going wrong, and it's like suffocating in your own despair. Yup, been there. But the happy report is that it does not last. At the end of that long tunnel, you'll come out into the sunshine with a whole new & broader perspective than you can imagine. There are life lessons we learn through hardships, that equip us in ways we can't otherwise learn them. Experience - though often painful - is the best teacher, and you will come through it stronger than looks possible in this moment.
In the meantime, as Bluejeep says, prayers and kind thoughts go out to you.
2,744 2015-07-28 14:06:10
Re: Chords to this song? (2 replies, posted in Song requests)
Try Googling the Artist and Song Name, as there a couple places where this comes up. I had a quick peek but wasn't comfortable with what I found. Forgive me for being prudish, but I'd rather not pass along what I found.
2,745 2015-07-28 13:49:28
Re: New 'T' shirt perhaps? (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
There's a book about G.A.S. that I just found out about:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/141166 … 1411661796
Perhaps we should pitch in to buy JJJ a copy, before he bankrupts his entire future ... hmmmm?
2,746 2015-07-28 13:42:54
Re: Add a forum for beginners? (6 replies, posted in About Chordie)
Welcome to Chordie, Markeden!
I note on your website that you're from Leicester in the UK, and we have a number of very knowledgeable members in your country. Mekidsmom (or MKD as we often refer to her) has given you some great tips on how to benefit from the collective know-how on Chordie. In addition, the Music Theory forum is useful, if you're looking for depth. There are also two on-line series of very good guitar courses that many of us have made use of, which you also may find helpful:
www.jamplay.com (based out Ohio, USA)
www.justinguitar.com (based out of London)
As MKD has already said, please feel free to use the various Forums regularly. We'll all be eager and supportive to follow your development as a guitarist, and to also learn from you as you make progress.
2,747 2015-07-26 23:48:10
Re: Song for Bill and Dondra (and anyone else who has struggles) (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
That's a very thoughtful and appropriate gesture on your part, TIG ... hat's off to ya, mate!
2,748 2015-07-26 23:45:10
Re: Call me crazy. Call me a hoarder, Another NGD again. (30 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
That does it, JJJ ... you've crossed the line. I'm proposing we all pitch in a get you this sign for your front lawn:
2,749 2015-07-26 23:39:53
Re: Chordie Flag? (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
The chord logo on the the Chordie T's might make a good flag. I've got a couple of them, and they always draw positive comments:
2,750 2015-07-26 23:33:37
Re: Have You Ever Cried During Someone's Performance Of A Song? (14 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
There are 3 pieces of music which nearly always move me to weeping like a baby, and they're all instrumental:
Ralph Vaughan Williams' "The Lark Ascending"
Camille Saint-Saens "Third Symphony, 4th movement"
James MacPherson's "MacPherson's Lament"