This is a moral issue I thought I would like too see how other members would act. I was offered a very old guitar[a gibson acoustic circa aprox.early 1960 or there abouts].It was offered by a friends relitives . Now I will get too see it sometime next week. I realize It could be worth alot of money,they dont know,they simply want too give it too someone who will use it. My friend says they dont care or need money. I feel I should pay them something if it is in decent shape. what whould you do? dino
6,377 2008-08-03 05:56:51
Re: Drinking and driving (44 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
hey kap,I think you are going too set a new record for one of the longest threads on chordie. Its gone into seat belts and cell phones now and other things,the subject seems too be driving safety,which is a good thing. Well how about drivers that are very old,some of them are very bad drivers,and I have almost been hit afew times by them. {no offence intended too the ones that can drive ok] I am sixty years old and still have a license too drive eighteen wheelers
6,378 2008-08-03 05:17:36
Re: what are some good songs to learn as a beginner (14 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Hi sunraiz,Topdown pointed you in the right direction,you will find alot of songs in that area. You might also try some songs by creedence clearwater, buddy holly, Neil diamond and the beatles. welcome too chordie. dino
6,379 2008-08-01 04:02:37
Re: Drinking and driving (44 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi kap54,I got a dui in 1991,I had a low count likeyours as I only had three beers.I know what you are going through.Your laws are alot like california laws.I paid a fine of $1,500.00,$700.00 for a lawyer,$400.00 for the school. My auto ins tripledfor three years.I got 48 hours jail time{I got to do community service instead],lost my licence for 3 months,probation for one year[not formal]. Ilearned a huge and expensive lesson.I still like too go too bbqs etc.,and have acouple of beers,but if someone else is not going too drive or I cant get a taxi I just do not go. Ihope you will come out ok and win your case.I think you have learned a lesson already. Iwish you luck. dino ps I worked with a fellow who came here from ecudor,he told me that down there they put you in front off a firing squad and you are history . talk about tough.
6,380 2008-07-30 04:19:14
Re: Black Sky (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi telemaster,I like the lyrics,I think you should add some basic chords so we can get alittle insight as too how its supposed to sound on a guitar. I am not a much of a songwriter so thats just my opinion. I am sure some of the other members will chime in here soon,and some of them are very good at writing.Good luck. dino
6,381 2008-07-29 05:10:13
Re: Much Respect to Led Zeppelin (19 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
I agree with southpaw,I belive they want too retain thier musical dignity. Mixtor102,I think you missed the one tv spot that they did let thier there music play,I belive It was in the 2007 commercials for the General motors Cadillac,mabee they did not show that in stockton,but im in hollister,ca not too far away from you.
6,382 2008-07-29 04:10:36
Re: Proposed Forum Rules . . . please comment (38 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi james,I think topdowns comment hits the mark{all you need is some chords]. I feel good when I come here as it is like being in a family ,it always seems theres help and encouragement here,no put downs.Kind of like a safety net when you need it. Ido not like foul language and you never see that here.Keep up the good work,and hats off too the administrators. dino
Green lights,blue skies and pink floyd.
6,383 2008-07-28 04:17:42
Re: Some easy/medium skilled songs to play (4 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Hi mark,if you are pretty new too guitar I would try some ,credence clearwater,buddy holly,and some of the beatles. I am sure some of the other members here will give you some good paths too follow.Welcome too the sight,the people here are great. dino
6,384 2008-07-27 04:22:59
Re: "Slave to Addiction" (12 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi roger,aVery powerfull song, I really like the chords you have used. It would be nice too see something like this go public too send a message to people out there. dino
6,385 2008-07-26 05:53:42
Re: What about glam rock & glitterbands (8 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
I think its just part of trying too put on a better show then your competors,sometimes its good and vice versa. There are some performers out there that dont try too be something else and still do get alot of recignition,look at Keith Richards as a great example. dino
6,386 2008-07-26 05:38:07
Re: The BAND or PERFORMER you adored and with who you would be a member (2 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
I would have too choose,George Harrison,Eric clapton,Willie Nelson or any member of crosby ,stills ,nash and young.Guess I can dream on. dino
6,387 2008-07-26 04:02:26
Re: what do you think about this? (10 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I like the idea of being able too buy something off the web cheaper,and china ,japan no dought have some decent products out there.I draw the line at buying a guitar on the web,because I want too feel and check out the item too make sure I like it from all aspects. dino
6,388 2008-07-25 05:26:59
Topic: most popular song on chordie? (2 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I look at almost all the members songbooks and I have noticed that most of the members place American Pie on their lists.could this mean that it is the most popular song on chordie? I would like too here some others thoughts on this. dino
6,389 2008-07-25 04:28:17
Re: Did Garth Brookes KIll old time Country? (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I dont think he killed it,I belive it has evolved like all the other forms of music. Ido know I love and miss alot of the old country artists. dino
6,390 2008-07-25 04:10:32
Re: 1992 Gibson Les pual what kind is it (3 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Hi kris you might also check with some of the local guitar stores,or if you have a pawn shop around they might have some idea,I belive they have some sort of blue book on guitars. Good luck. dino
6,391 2008-07-22 05:30:59
Re: Songwriting contests (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi kap,I dont know anything about songwriting contests,but I played your song you posted here a few days ago too some of my friends,I have a friend that sang it.[I dont have a good voice]. They asked me where they could pick up a copy of your cd they liked it so much. I played it in the dylan way and did it later like springsteen. They liked the dylan version a little better. KEEP AT IT. you got something there. dino
6,392 2008-07-22 04:26:02
Re: YOUR OPINION ABOUT PLAYING GUITAR (8 replies, posted in Music theory)
Hi doc,I am in asimiler situation,four years ago my ankle got shredded,and I have bad arthritis in it,I also have disentigrating arthritis in my back.Icant stand for too long,or walk too far. I do exercise daily,tredmill,indoor bike,and the nintendo Wii sports pack I cant say enough about how much help the nintendo has helped me,it makes exercising fun. Have you tried wearing high lace up boots they help alot. Gibson a great guitar,but have you considered getting one that is less weight? Refuse Too loose attatude is one I have adopted. I Hope something jn here can give you a little lift.
6,393 2008-07-21 04:07:01
Re: AN IDEA (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Good idea,I think that would help alot of the people here.Please keep us posted. dino
Green lights,Blue skies and Pink floyd.
6,394 2008-07-19 04:06:02
Re: Shot Down in Paradise (14 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi kap54 ,I just played your song on my acoustic,I really like it alot. I played it in an upbeat bob dylan way. It sounded very good. Keep them coming, I hope you dont mind if I copy this just too play for family and friends. dino
6,395 2008-07-18 04:33:25
Re: Embarrassing Moments (43 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi roger,Igot a good laugh out of that.We used too do warm up exercises In phys ed,and when the girls ran by it never failed ,someone would get thier gym shorts pulled down by someone behind them.I had this happen too me several times. We were lucky the coach was laughing at the same time he was chewing us out. Hey rodger next time you get ants use some windex window cleaner,or almost any kind of cleaneron them ie: 409 or any kitchen bath cleaner,they work well.
6,396 2008-07-18 04:06:54
Re: Critisism (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
HI jeffery,I got treated alot like that also when I was in school,I think as I look back those where the some awful times.But I was a person that did not want too be like everyone else,I just minded my own business and got some decent grades.I was fortunate enough too have a couple of good teachers and a good counsler too talk too. You see you are not the only one. Seek out counslers and friends,teachers I would bet half of them experianced this at some time or another.people in your age group can be very cruel. At least you talked too the people here at chordie. Keep on being yourself. dino
6,397 2008-07-17 04:19:36
Re: For my fab over 50 chordie Friends. (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
OLD DOLL,that was great,I really got a good laugh out of it.Keep the humor coming. dino
6,398 2008-07-15 04:32:55
Re: Is chordie in danger? (26 replies, posted in About Chordie)
I agree with most of the above statements. Most of the beatles song are going away,I belive Micheal Jackson owns the song rights too them. He has been on the verge of bankruptcy for some time now.I do rember something similer Happened to a site called olga, they posted guitar tabs,chords etc,they got shut down. But someone snached up all the songs and created a mirror site,but I have not seen it in along time. I hope the publishers will see that we get encouraged too buy artists cds,I have because of this site. dino
6,399 2008-07-13 04:29:18
Re: RYTHM / TEMPO (7 replies, posted in Electric)
good advice above,I find playing the song wihe the cd works well also if you sing with it that helps. Dont worry it will take some time too get back ,I think we all experiance this.I did.
6,400 2008-07-13 04:21:26
Re: just another conversation starter>.< (23 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
the longest day,john wayne robert mitchem,and about ten other big stars.Great wwii movie.