801

(29 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Baldguitardude wrote:

Did ya see this? https://www.whammyparts.com/images/PDF's/2720%20Spyder%20adjustments%20and%20setup.pdf

As an alternative just play one note at a time. It’ll at least be less obvious.

Thanks - I did, but it wasn't until I looked at it just then I saw the intonation adjustments .... smile

Cheers for that!!

(for anyone else wanting to look, you need to add the apostrophe after the PDF and before the s after you click on the link)

Richard

802

(29 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Tenement Funster wrote:

I've read that the Kahler's are finicky ... good on ya for the attempt and the success.

Heh - yea, first time I've had to take a bridge out to change the strings (but it ends up you don't have to take it out, however it was good to get the dust out!!). I still haven't found how to properly intonate the thing ...

Cheers

Richard     

803

(8 replies, posted in About Chordie)

No problems - thanks for the book; you have a lot of songs that I know and will be adding to my songlist smile

Cheers

Richard     

804

(5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

beamer wrote:
neophytte wrote:

I think youtube has a built in editor ... but I may be mistaken ...

Guitar and candles; I'll have to have a listen when I'm at home ... !!

It's not a good one.only the ends of stuff can be edited.  No clipping the middle.

No worries - I've never used it, just saw it there one time ....

This one is a free open source editor: https://www.openshot.org/

Haven't tried it, but it looks very "iMovie"-ish ...

Cheers

Richard     

Strummerboy Bill wrote:

Some of my stuff comes from dreams. I once kept a notepad by my bed so if I woke up and the dream of the song was still intact, I'd quickly makes some notes, turn over and go back to sleep - hoping to get back into the dream if it was a good one, dreading getting back into it if it was a bad one.

Next morning, I'd wake up - remembering that I had written this down, open the notepad, look at it and say to myself, "What in the _____ is this_____????" smile

Only partially kidding. That would happen sometimes. Most of the other times I could get a verse or two written. I've only ever completed maybe two songs from dreams.

Man in the Glass cage was written entirely from a dream/nightmare ...     

806

(29 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Getting the Kahler Spyder system out (and back in) was a bit of an experience .... !!!     

807

(5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

I think youtube has a built in editor ... but I may be mistaken ...

Guitar and candles; I'll have to have a listen when I'm at home ... !!     

808

(12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Words can never be enough. Condolences.     

I read somewhere that when you are doing menial tasks - showering, driving, getting ready for work etc where your concious mind is just 'going through the motions', this is the time your subconcious will start to write a song.

For me it has been the items above, plus dreams, especially when I'm down with a cold and my mind is hyper-active, but my body is suffering - they're usually fairly lucid dreams too, I try and capture them on paper, but a day or two later the words can be lost ...

Cheers

Richard     

Peatle Jville wrote:

I think it is very do - able and a good thing to do with the young one..

+1     

811

(8 replies, posted in About Chordie)

Thanks - will there be any chance of a chordpro version? Then utilities like OnSong and SongSheet Generator can import them and change key, etc ....

Cheers     

812

(15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Strummerboy Bill wrote:

Just ordered a scissors boom arm and pop filter, after watching a YT video on set-up. If I'm going to record some stuff to post on SoundCloud, might as well do it right, right? Cost for both, just over $20.00 USD on eBay with free shipping. Yeah, I know I could have used a pair of  Dondra's panty hose,  but I think the filter would work better. Besides, I'd like it to look as professional as possible and those two legs of the hose drooping down either side of the mic wouldn't do much for the aesthetics. smile

Bill

Good on ya BGD!!!!

We'll be seeing you on the FSOTM forums shortly??? (Next month is individual challenges, so indicate if you'd like to take part ... )

Cheers

Richard     

813

(29 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Baldguitardude wrote:
neophytte wrote:
Baldguitardude wrote:

I think you should start doing whammy dives. I feel like with that axe you HAVE to. It's a moral imperative. smile

Did you ever see my PRS with a Floyd Rose?

I installed a Roland GK pickup to run synth sounds - click the pic for the full story ...

Cheers

Richard

Wow that’s a good lookin axe

Thanks, 2011 PRS SE Torero in Royal Blue ...     

Jandle wrote:

Any other takers on these songs? Have ago smile

Here is my version of "Love is all around", with my friend Kevin (and photobombed by the son!!)

https://youtu.be/yNTYngjw_ng

Cheers

Richard

815

(29 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Strummerboy Bill wrote:

So now my wife wants to know if you have blue eyes...... If I didn't know better......;).

Nope, my eyes are green ... couldn't get the pic to work ... sad     

816

(29 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Baldguitardude wrote:

I think you should start doing whammy dives. I feel like with that axe you HAVE to. It's a moral imperative. smile

Did you ever see my PRS with a Floyd Rose?

http://neophytte.mine.nu/photo/2011-09-28-PRS_Torero_add_Roland_GK-Kit-GT3/images/PRS_Torero_add_Roland_GK-Kit-GT3-060.jpg

I installed a Roland GK pickup to run synth sounds - click the pic for the full story ...

Cheers

Richard     

817

(29 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Thanks all, to answer you individually:

Baldguitardude wrote:

You plan on doing a lot of whammy dives with that locking nut?

Nope, I'm not really a whammy bar guy; and I think it's locked with a tremelo-no or something ...

Strummerboy Bill wrote:

Nice, Richard. You chose a pretty color. I wish you much fun playing your Strat!

Thanks - I like blue; it goes with my PRS (also the sme year):

http://neophytte.mine.nu/photo/2014-08-25_PRS_Electric_1989/thumbnails/PRS_Electric_1989-018.jpg

Tenement Funster wrote:

Nice rig, NEO ... I love that it's got a Floyd Rose, and not the usual stock Fender tremolo ... much more stable. How's it sound?

It's actually a Kahler tremelo system, for a rare period between 1988 and 1989 they were fitted as stock in a few guitars which were made in America, but assembled in Japan, or something like that - stories vary on the web, there is a similar (sold item) on Reverb here. To quote from that advert:

Made in Japan (MIJ) Standard Stratocaster -

During their transition into a new facility beginning in 1984, Fender went through a period of relatively low domestic output when they were subsequently forced to rely more heavily on Japanese imports to meet demand. As evidenced by the rise in popularity of Japanese brands during the 70’s and 80’s, the FujiGen Gakki-made Fenders were exceptionally well-made. At least one account states that when the first shipments of these guitars arrived at  Fender, some builders actually cried when confronted with a Japanese standard of quality that had yet to be achieved in American production. Regardless of the veracity of such a story, the quality of this guitar’s construction and performance is self-evident, as it could certainly hold its own against any Strat made today.

While the addition of the Kahler Spyder undoubtedly adds a bit of weight (and complexity!) to this guitar, it is still a manageable 8.2 lbs and physically well-balanced. Though the guitar is used, (snip...)

Obviously the Kahler floating tremolo system is one of this guitar’s more distinctive features. Though perhaps not everyone’s cup of tea, the Kahler tremolo makes this Strat a great value for anyone in need of a dive-bombing shredder guitar (or simply a more stable instrument). While not pictured, please note that the appropriate tremolo arm is included! On a final note, all proceeds of this sale will go towards the purchase of student model guitars for charity. Thanks for looking!

FEATURES
    Alder Body
    1 11/16 Nut Width
    Maple Neck with Maple Fingerboard
    Black Fingerboard Markers
    3-ply White Pickguard
    Aged White Control Knobs and Switch Tip
    3 Single Coil Pickups w/5-Way Switch
    Kahler Spyder Floating Tremolo w/Lockin Nut
    Chrome Gotoh 6-in-a-line Tuning Machines
    8.2 lbs

I want to give it a good clean and a setup before I plug it in!!

Cheers

Richard     

818

(29 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

NGD, I've never owned a Fender strat before:

http://neophytte.mine.nu/misc/fender_strat.jpg

Now I do smile

Cheers

Richard 

easybeat wrote:

OK Neo i have a challenge for you,well two actually.
the song is` reconsider`by Charlie Robison it`s not a difficult song.
BUT i would like to hear YOUR version not just a rerecording of the original.
Maybe look up the lyric/chords & do it without listening to the original.
are you up for it?

The chord chart is here for anyone else considering this challenge:

... but where is the second challenge??

I'm throwing these two out there, cause they are what I'm working on at the moment, for anyone that wants to try them:

Crazy, by Patsy Cline
You and me, by Alice Cooper

Two different ends of the spectrum, but both by artists whose last name begins with 'C' smile

Cheers

Richard     

820

(24 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Phill Williams wrote:

soooo true, but still too close ha ha ha

I guess the internet (and associated technologies) has made the world a smaller place ....     

821

(24 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Phill Williams wrote:

Thank you Richard, high praise indeed.
Can you pop round and say hi to Paul, my son who lives in Mandurah? Lol

Just checked- that's about a 200km round trip .... yikes   

But I'm guessing it's closer than you ... smile

Roger Guppy wrote:

Well that went down like a lead balloon. I wonder if 'Love Is All Around' will fare better:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzF3U1IXLaY
Roger

I enjoyed this one a lot!! I was curious what software you're using to record it, because it sounds pretty good ... I'm going to have a try at this one later this month (although time is already running out!!!).

Cheers

Richard     

Roger Guppy wrote:

Here is the YouTube link to the lullably "Hush A Bye" I have just uploaded:
https://youtu.be/4Vmj5ugiq8M
Roger

That was pretty good - enjoyed the pictures of (your?) dog smile Are you using a harpsichord in the background?

Cheers

Richard     

As a regular user of the site, I've got to say this is probably the most confusing aspect of the songs ... and since I've found it, I generally find #2 or #3 are better than the first one offered - is there any way we can push up the ratings so the 'best' song appears in the first position, or are these ratings pulled from the external sites?

Also wonder whether it might be worth having a "?" in that panel and some "hover help" as I've seen this question asked a few times, and wonder how many people don't login to the forums and ask the question (thus go to another site) ....

Cheers

Richard     

825

(2 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

RIP sad