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Thanks, Beamer ... that's pretty much how I feel. Even the higher solo notes have some guts to them, which the neo's didn't have at all.
BTW, sounds like you're enjoying your Bugera. Their 333XL 212 Infinium (http://www.bugera-amps.com/EN/products/ … INIUM.aspx) was my amp-of-choice, until I ran across the great deal on The Peavey. Turns out it would have been a better deal if the stock Valveking speakers were better.
Well, I got to play a couple of amps with neodymium speakers in them, and I wasn't too impressed with the tone. Very thin sounding bottom end, and rather lifeless throughout the rest of the range. They sounded like something that is flat-voiced for a PA system, and not really for a tube guitar amp. The speakers that did sound the best to my ears were the Celestion Vintage 30's. But they go for around $150 each, so I started looking for alternatives.
Then I noticed some people in several forums recommending a source of US-made speakers at "Warehouse Guitar Speakers" (www.wgs4.com) that are said to be as good or better than the Celestions, but at almost half the price:
Has anyone on Chordie bought speakers from these people, and if so, what do you think of them?
Right you are, Beamer!
No doubt there a numerous great guitarists in their 50's, 40's, and 30's. I'm 57 myself, but apart from a couple you mention (Steve Vai, Joe Satriani) the only other "younger" guitarists that have caught my attention are John Wesley (Porcupine Tree), Bernhard Beibl (Tangerine Dream), John Petrucci (Dream Theatre), and of course Joe Bonamassa. I guess the guitarists we grew up listening to during our formative years (teens & twenties) are the ones that stick with us. And the fact that most of them still have enduring careers and are still inspiring other guitarists has to be noted.
Still, it does make a feller feel old.
Off topic a little
It's strange sometimes I get the feeling that Chordie's forum is just an cyber old age retirement home for ageing guitar players too. Me included
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Arkady ... you're actually right on topic! That's exactly what was going through my head when I posted this.
Porcupine Tree "Trains" Chicago, 2005
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AigDhKVqH8
With me being on vacation for the last 2 weeks of the year, there'll be a few more Prog Rock entries than usual. I've been enjoying learning some of PT's material, and this one is especially fun to play along with. Steve Wilson is playing that unique Babicz acoustic of his, and I've been noticing that unmistakable design in a lot peoples hands lately (Todd Rundgren, Billy Crain, Pat Travers, John Platania ... to name a few). The exceptional drumming (Gavin Harrison) and bass playing (Colin Edwin) really anchor these guys down well.
The train derails with a broken string (4:00 minute mark) and Wilson's casual way of handling it is a real hoot. This is where having a spare nearby and a good roadie to get things back on track is essential. This is another reason why I prefer live music to studio, i.e., real life can and does happen.
I'm going to vote for the Les Paul also. The humbucker sound is typically my first choice because of the music I like (classic rock, prog rock, etc.). The single coil sound of a Strat lends itself better for blues, southern rock, and country, where smooth / clear / twang is favored over the thick / growling / chunky tones of the humbuckers.
That said, you've crafted two very beautifully voiced guitars!
A couple of comments made about Joe Cocker got me thinking about some of my favorite guitarists all getting on as well. Here are ten favorites, and how old they are now:
Steve Howe (age 67)
Ritchie Blackmore (age 69)
Steve Hackett (age 64)
Martin Barre (age 68)
Jimmy Page (age 70)
Alex Lifeson (age 61)
David Gilmour (age 68)
Mark Knopfler (age 65)
Eric Clapton (age 69)
Brian May (age 67)
I'm not saying these are the best guitarists, but just guys that have inspired me for years to practice hard, expand my thinking, and to continually improve. And now they're all collecting Old Age Pension!
R.I.P. Mr. Joe Cocker.
Only got to see him once, and it was only brief. He was opening for Nazareth at the old Halifax Forum, probably sometime around 1977 or 1978. He was very drunk, and had been battling some inner troubles apparently. After a couple of poorly done songs and shouting obscenities at everyone, his roadies took him off stage. The event promoter apologized, and Nazareth was underway before long. Joe was a landmark contributor to the blues genre, and I wish I had better memories of him than this one.
Happy NGD, Uncle Joe!
That's a beautiful looking SG, and you've certainly got a fun adventure ahead of you. Looks like you've got lots pf space around you so you can CRANK IT UP!!! 
Those all look like great choices! I tried a few out last year (also looking in your price range) and a couple stood out:
http://www.ibanez.co.jp/products/hb_pag … color=CL01
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/ … ric-guitar
The Loar really sounded nice (deep, rich tone), and I also liked that it has little wider nut (1 3/4") which accomodates my big hands better than the usual 1 5/8" or 1 11/16" on most guitars.
Uriah Heep "Tales" London, 2000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cIBA9MLAJw
Great vocal performance by Bernie Shaw and his background trio, plus flute support from Thijs Van Leer of "Focus". This entire concert (called "Acoustically Driven") is on YouTube in various renderings, and is some of the best live Heep material recorded. Another one of those concerts I wish I could have been at!
For a lot of guitarists, the Gibson 1959 Custom Shop PAF (Patent Applied For) humbucker is the benchmark by which other humbuckers are measured. Here's a neat article in "Guitar Player" which compares some of the newer clones to the originals, complete with some video comparisons to listen to:
Happy new Water Heater day! Too bad about the expense, especially when a hot shower can be done so much cheaper:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzyS-24MXk0
(from comedian Red Green)
"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy."
I'll cast another vote for Epiphone ... love my Les Paul Custom. Their SG G-400 Pro use the same pickup components (Alnico CLassic Pro) that the US-made Gibson's use, and you can get one new for under $400. This should be a less risky proposition than gambling on a sketchy-looking repair job.
As you predicted, the gold appointments with the green body look fantastic. Another nice job, Russell!
Very cool!
There's no doubt that the size & shape of a room, wall materials, and especially the ceiling height all affect the sound of any instrument or voice. My brother (a drummer) and I have thought about renting a local community hall, just to have a jam session in a bigger room.
Excellent post, Jerome ... very informative.
Happy NPS day, Russell.
You're a man of many talents: guitarist, guitar builder, photographer, videographer, sound recording tech, etc. No way a person can get bored with all those abilities.
Atta boy!
Genesis "The Return of the Giant Hogweed" 1972
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f59EKHdeyKc
Of particular note is Steve Hackett's tapping technique, which appears on the 1971 album "Nursery Cryme" on this song and "The Musical Box". Eddie Van Halen and many others credit Hackett as being the first person to ever employ tapping on a recording. You'll also note bassist Mike Rutherford (Mike and the Mechanics), a skinny Peter Gabriel on vocals, and Phil Collins with lots of hair (drums).
The song itself is a fantastical exaggeration of a weed problem that gardeners were battling with in those days. And this could quite well be the first and only time that the Latin name for a noxious weed has ever been incorporated into the lyrics of a song (Heracleum Mantegazzianum) Gabriel went over the top with the lyrics, treating the infestation as if it was an alien invasion bent on conquering the planet. I suspect hallucinogens may have been involved in the composition, but it's still very good music and musicianship, by a pivotal band in the early days of Progressive Rock.
That's some serious harmonica work, Badeye ... thanks for posting. It's too bad that some of the comments below it are so crazy. It would be nice if folks could just enjoy good music for what it is.
Hi Russell ...
The big question about your new project is ... what kind of pickups are you planning for it? I recall you put the hot Texas ones in your last one; got something different in mind for the emerald one?
Wasn't so bad, Dino. Lots of polar fleece layers under the chest waders, and it was fairly comfy for about 30 minutes; enough time to land a couple of brook trout. When I released them, I imagined them wailing "Please don't put us back! Kill us and eat us ... please!" We had some laughs, which is really what a good fishing trip is all about.
I wrote this foolishness a few years ago, and incorporated a number of fishing buddies' names in it. It's a goofy take on "Twas the Night Before Christmas" which is obvious:
Twas the night before season, when all on the river,
Not an angler was stirring, not even a shiver.
The Green Machines ready, and tied on with care,
In hopes that a salmon run, soon would be there.
When upstream a splash came over the river,
Like beavers when startled, the surface it quivered.
Around the far bend, there came ol' Saint Perry,
Darrin hot on his heels, the wish-granting fairy.
Their rods were all strung with the finest of lures
The fish were all done for ... of that I was sure.
On brown trout, on brookies, they cast with their tackle,
On shad and big stripers, that mangled the hackle.
To the top of the riffle, to the top of the pool,
They hollered and yelled, like a couple of fools.
As Keith watched the river on that wasted night,
Some nitwit decided to turn on a light.
The fish they were spooked, and everywhere scattered,
Till nothing was hooked, but what did it matter?
And Ken with his Power Pro, and Liv with his jokes,
Were laughing at Troutin', as another rod broke.
But it's all in good fun, and it's all in good cheer,
Merry Christmas to all of ya, and a Happy New Year.
NELA, here's a pic from fishing this past April 1st. I caught a couple shivering trout, but it was slow. Water was -6 C (25 F) so only moving water was open.
Couldn't use the fly rod (my preference) as the guides kept freezing up full of ice. I should come visit you!
Russell, you'll soon be able to adopt the Skittles ad:
"Build the rainbow. Play the rainbow."
I'm so jealous, NELA.
Here in Nova Scotia, it's -11 C this morning (12 degrees Fahrenheit) and everything's freezing over. Apart from ice fishing (which I don't do), our sport fishery here is done until April. Looks like you've been getting some great catches. We don't have crappie here in eastern Canada, but I was reading on line that it's your Louisiana state fish, and that the current records are in the 5 lb range!
Continued success to you!
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