If you are reading today. Check out Musicians Friend`s Stupid Deal Of The Day. A Fender Head and 4 x 12 cabinet for 299.99. I don`t know anything else about it. It may interest you. I also don`t know if they ship up there. Can`t hurt to look
602 2013-11-28 13:07:29
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Happy thanksgiving to everyone. And special thanx to all of you for your supportive messages and comments the past few months. I did notice. Thanx again. Joey
603 2013-11-28 00:12:01
Re: G.A.S. Attack for a New Amp (6 replies, posted in Electric)
Are you allowed to try it out in the store? Try it out and make your own judgement. If ti sounds good to you, then it is a good amp.
604 2013-11-24 03:48:26
Re: bought a new car (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Tenement Funster wrote:
My wife and I have been driving VW diesels for the past 35 years, which has only been to 5 cars in total due to their longevity. The earlier generations lacked power, but they've all given far better fuel mileage than gasoline engines. We smile when car companies advertise their vehicles as being "fuel efficient" when rated above 40 MPG, because a VW diesel engine gets close to 60 MPG. In addition, three of ours went well over 400,000 kms (250,000 miles) with no major surgery, and two of them went over 500,000 kms (310,000 miles). We've always been at a loss to understand why this simple, reliable, and efficient technology has never really gained more popularity.
Aren`t they slow?? Although I drive a Dodge Van with a Mercedes Diesel engine at work. A Sprinter. I love it. Quiet, fast and drives like a dream. Beats a big Step Van anytime.
605 2013-11-23 21:51:58
Re: bought a new car (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
bensonp wrote:
I just traded in my 94 Accord for a 2014 Chevy silverado with the Vortec engine to pull my 5th wheel trailer. It loves gas, but, oh well.....
Mine is a V6. Slow and loves gas. It has no options at all. It is the one you get for the advertised price. No carpet at all. Just a rubber mat and roll up windows.
606 2013-11-23 20:45:34
Re: bought a new car (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
dino48 wrote:
jjj, I still have my 99 Ford Taurus it is in good shape and paid for. I only have 51,000 miles on it. I got it from an older lady and she got it from I B M exututive car lease sale.I do not drive much as my last 15 years of work I drove 200K or more per year.
Winters are not kind to cars here. My pickup has almost 160k on it. My explorer has 130k and it looks like it has 500k on it. All rotted and dented from 4 hit and runs. But it is 4 wheel drive. My wifes 02 Impala has less than 80k on it. Her car gets the least amount of use. The only brand new car I ever had was back in 1981. A Vette. (CHEVETTE ). I was 21, still living at home and my biggest worry was what kind of strings to buy.
607 2013-11-23 13:21:21
Re: bought a new car (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
My newest car is an 03.( Chevy Silverado ) I hate making car payments. For a car payment I can buy a new Strat or Tele every 2 months. I also keep patching my 1998 Explorer to death. Winter is coming and when it snows, it is the greatest car in the world.
608 2013-11-17 07:31:13
Re: Proper positioning of amplifier. (8 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Close to the drummer. Then make sure everybody else is louder. (lead, bass and vocals ). Close enough for me to hear myself also.
609 2013-11-17 07:26:17
Topic: Electronic Cigarettes. (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Due to the present circumstances, I started smoking again.( I know, STUPID ). Now I am smoking electronic cigarettes. Not as good as a pack of newports but they suffice. They keep me calm. Help me stay focused at work and I am sleeping nights again (you were right Zurf, it would happen with the sleeping). Even overslept a couple times. Imagine if they had these a long time ago. I can imagine the burn marks that wouldn't be on the headstocks of my older guitars. How many have or do put a lit cigarette between the string and the headstocks ??? Plus, now if I fall asleep with one of these, I won`t burn myself or possibly my house down. As far as the current situation is going. I have accepted the fact that what is happening is going to happen. It is still awful but I have to return to some form of normalcy. Sleeping again and am starting to stay focused at work. I still have my moments but I am getting better at hiding it.
610 2013-11-16 00:46:51
Re: Kind thoughts, support and prayers needed (17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thoughts are with you. I hope it all goes well for you
611 2013-11-13 09:19:46
Re: anniversary ! (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Congrats. So happy for you
612 2013-11-03 17:27:16
Re: Daylight Savings (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I set the clocks back ahead of time. On the plus side. Me Tv showed Get Smart for 2 hours straight to compensate for the extra hour.
613 2013-11-03 03:28:44
Re: Broken Headstock (7 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Maybe you should take it to a professional. It`s a Guild, it is worth fixing. If it were a disposable brand, it may be worth trying yourself.
614 2013-11-02 18:49:38
Re: NGD and a junk at that.. (48 replies, posted in Electric)
I gave the Duo Sonic to my daughter. She likes it. She likes it better than her 2001 "Fat Strat".
615 2013-11-01 08:13:41
Re: guitar hanger cheap option? (7 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Badthunder wrote:
There is a large rubber-coated metal U shaped thing- built for hanging tools like shovels and pitchforks. It has a threaded screw end that works perfectly as a guitar hanger. The surface doesn't scratch the finish.
I put a half-inch board on the wall, started a pilot hole and screwed them right in. Now my walls are covered with guitars....
Be careful with those hooks. They have been known to eat through the finish on guitars. They are inexpensive and usually covered with red vinyl. Something in the vinyl reacts with the finish. It wont happen instantly but it has happened.
616 2013-10-27 17:51:55
Re: Lou Reed Dies at age 71 (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
That`s a shame. One of the great old time punk rockers.
617 2013-10-25 08:18:26
Re: Ovation (14 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Ernie Ball earthwood lights. I used to only use Martin Silk And Steel until they changed the way the strings were packaged.
618 2013-10-25 08:14:25
Re: Music stands (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I have always needed a stand and books. In 30 years, I can only remember about 10 songs in my head.
619 2013-10-24 07:28:03
Re: Sleepless. (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Zurf wrote:
You'll sleep in time. You're going through stuff I wouldn't wish on anyone, but it is a season and not a new normal. You will sleep again sometime. You're strong and will make it through.
- Zurf
You were right Zurf. 2 days in a row I have slept almost through the night. Hopefully I can get some major sleep time in this weekend
620 2013-10-16 07:40:32
Re: Sleepless. (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Well, the melatonin stopped working. Back to 2 - 3 hours sleep again.
621 2013-10-14 16:37:31
Re: 24th wedding anniversary. (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
NELA wrote:
Good for you, Joey. October is a good month. My wife and I will celebrate 43 years on Thursday.
Nela
Happy anniversary in advance to both of you. Hope you have many more.
622 2013-10-14 13:35:16
Topic: 24th wedding anniversary. (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Today is my 24th wedding anniversary. Obviously this one is extra special. I intend to make it a happy day
623 2013-10-14 13:32:46
Re: Staining a Fretboard (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
If it is strictly cosmetic reasons. Maybe you should leave it alone. If the grain raises from whatever you use, you will wish you did. Is the fretboard solid or a veneer over a cheaper wood. Usually a nice looking binding on the neck is covering up a veneer on a lower priced guitar.
624 2013-10-12 18:43:37
Re: Sleepless. (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
The melatonin bought me an extra hour and a half on Thursday night. Friday I fell asleep at 9pm, awoke at 3am. And slept more from 4 to 7am. I had to eventually
625 2013-10-11 00:49:07
Re: Sleepless. (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thank you to everyone for the advice. It is 8:45 and I just took a melatonin. Hopefully it will work. This 2 - 3 hours sleep each night is really starting to wear me down. Good night everyone.