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I'd also be interested to know if any Chordians have played one. A particular point of interest is the slightly wider nut (1.75") on both their Angelus and Tonare Grand private stock models. Apart from Guild, I don't know many other manufacturers who make guitars for people with larger hands. Here's a sound clip from the PRS site featuring their SE Angelus Standard:

http://www.prsguitars.com/seangelusstandard/

VERY responsive to the tapping & hammering techniques being used by the amazing Todd Bauchspies, and it has a detailed rich voice.

Pink Floyd    "Comfortably Numb"    Hyde Park, London, 2005

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_4uEaZQ2Kg

The lads got together for a few tunes, over 20 years after Roger Waters had left. Subsequent albums and tours saw him primarily replaced with bassist Guy Pratt, who I feel did an admirable job. For me, David Gilmour and Richard Wright were always the musical soul of the group, while Waters lyrics' were the message. Without intending to be unkind to any of them, Pink Floyd were an example of the whole being greater than the sum of the parts. Few groups have surpassed their timeless qualities, and few have had the impact on live music like they have. The gesture by Waters at the end towards Gilmour seems awkward.

Here's a photo of all five of them together (including original member Syd Barrett) from 1968:

NELA started this thread back in June but I just became aware of this new bridge pin design:

http://www.guitarworld.com/gear-review- … rs#slide-1

Although the initial installation takes a bit of time, it looks like a great way to eliminate the usual wear & tear that happens under the bridge plate from repeated string changing. It might improve the tone / sustain, but the wear factor is the one that impresses me. What do you think?

What a great game, and of course us Canucks loved the outcome. The US team has been the first one to really give us a battle, so it was a needed test ... hopefully on the way to the gold medal. The US goalie (Demko) played an amazing game, and the score could have been a lot higher.

What really strikes me is the size and skill of these young guys. I'm 6'4" and 245 lbs, and some of these kids are almost my size while still being in their teens! The speed, coordination, and poise that most of them show at 18 or 19 years of age is amazing to watch.

Sorry to hear you're having more health issues, NELA ... hope you heal quickly.

On the matter of food part, I expect a Louisiana lad like yourself would enjoy a home-made duck stew, or a heaping feed of "mud bugs" (crawdads). Unfortunately, I can't envision getting either of those to you from Nova Scotia. Most of our ducks have now flown south, and the closest thing we have to crawdads is lobster. And I don't share my lobster with anyone! (LOLOL)

Get well soon, buddy!

Jethro Tull    "My God"    Montreux Jazz Festival, 2003

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A85Iq4JLy4

Here's an oldie from Tull's 1971 album "Aqualung". It's simply Ian's take on organized religion, which was a recurring theme from their early days. The interaction between he and guitarist Martin Barre is fun to watch, and for me it's a real shame that this dynamic duo has parted ways in recent years. The song "A Change of Horses" from Ian's "Thick as a Brick II" album (2012) seems to express his need for a fresh approach to his musical career, but it's always unfortunate to watch great partnerships come to an end.

Was just reminded of this gem by Mark Knopfler and the late Chet Atkins. A line that goes with this thread is "nobody wants you when you just play guitar":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pklluASxfA

Very cool, Russell. I don't recall ever seeing a Tele with a coil-splittable humbucker at the bridge ... interesting configuration. I just love black transparent finish!

Colosseum II      "The Scorch"      BBC Sight & Sound, 1978

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEb6LDg3qE

During the 70's, the BBC would film various bands in small venues, and televise one-hour broadcasts to showcase the talent. Our modern TV concerts typically only feature so-called "talent" shows, and extravanganzas celebrating the newest one-hit-wonder recording artists. Yup ... I'm getting old & cynical.

Colosseum II was formed by drummer Jon Hiseman, and although they only put out 4 albums, the quality of music was stellar. You'll recognize a very young, almost pre-pubescent Don Airey on keyboards, who replaced the late Jon Lord with Deep Purple. You'll also notice the amazing guitar work of the late Gary Moore (Thin Lizzy) in this very tight rendition of "The Scorch" from their 1977 album "Electric Savage."

Happy NMD, Dino! Always fun figuring out a new gadget.