Hi David and welcome from "the other side"!
Jerry
77 2012-02-10 19:08:14
Re: Any idea on the make or model? (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Well while I don't know what make it is I don't think it's supposed to be a toy. "Steel reinforced neck" would suggest a truss rod, (as would what appears to be a truss rod cover), so I'm guessing it's a "proper" guitar.
78 2012-02-10 19:04:04
Re: Martin OOO-CXE ? (11 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Joey try a stratabond neck before you buy. I had my heart set on a Martin but couldn't justify the £'000's it was to cost so I thought I'd go for their lower end stuff but I REALLY didn't like the stratabond neck, it just felt rough to me, (that was when I bought my Guild instead).
Jerry
79 2012-02-08 15:22:44
Re: Advice please? (6 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Fender have never been particularly known for their acoustics so it's highly unlikely to have gone up in value although if you find a collector you could get lucky as the Monkey Business guitars were 4 designs in very limited editions of 100 per design. There's currently one for sale on Gumtree for £120 and that's with a hard case. There are a few for sale in the US ranging in price from $200 to $279 which makes the Gumtree guitar appear cheap!
Hope that gives you some indication, good luck with the sale.
Jerry
80 2012-02-08 00:00:35
Re: A little GAS advice needed (15 replies, posted in Electric)
Thanks everybody, that all seems pretty conclusive. A Gretsch it is then 
Jerry
81 2012-02-07 08:13:54
Re: NGD finally (14 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Nice choice Mike, you're clearly enjoying it!
Jerry
82 2012-02-06 11:00:07
Topic: A little GAS advice needed (15 replies, posted in Electric)
This year will be my 50th on our little blue planet and Mrs Buzzwagon, (Marion), has asked me what I'd like for my birthday. I've been GASsing for a Gretsch for ages but, as I'm sure you're all aware, the US made guitars are a small mortgage to buy over here so a Chet Atkins Country Gent it won't be but she's happy to buy me an Electromatic, (5120, 22, or if I get a lucky a second hand 5129).
My question is does anybody have any experience of Gretsch's? Beyond the fact that they're owned by Fender, Electromatics are made in Korea, look the mutts nuts, have a cracking tone and Brian Setzer and Chet play the top end stuff, I know nothing. So what do you know about the low end Gretsch's?
Any help would be great
Thanks
Jerry
83 2012-02-05 18:51:43
Re: tanglewood (5 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I had a Tanglewood Classical guitar with a beautiful bubinga back. It was a great guitar with superb projection. I only sold it as I just didn't use it.
Jerry
84 2012-02-03 08:43:39
Re: MINI BAND WOW! (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
So after watching that if you're going to complain about barre chords be ready to hang your head in shame 
Jerry
85 2012-01-22 09:23:56
Topic: Anything can happen at a gig (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Found this on another forum, what happens at 1:30 is so cool
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl … Bo0ptYJNs#
Jerry
86 2012-01-20 19:33:43
Topic: RIP Etta James (3 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
How sad, a great singer and blues legend. I'd rather go blind than see her walk away
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipI7DNvToMU
Jerry
87 2012-01-20 07:39:52
Re: What was your first guitar? (23 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
A Fender F75 back in the early 80's. I was actually a drummer at the time in a country rock band!
Jerry
88 2012-01-18 09:08:21
Topic: 5 people, 1 Epiphone (2 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I can't work out whether or not this is mocked up, (I so hope it's not), but either way it's pretty cool.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9NF2edxy-M
Jerry
89 2012-01-14 14:14:45
Re: If you could listen to one band/artist who would it be. (35 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Albert Lee
Jerry
90 2012-01-10 08:25:09
Re: Change of string weights on an acoustic (12 replies, posted in Acoustic)
It would sound different and it would be easier to play but can I suggest an alternative, instead of using your pinky try using your ring finger to make the chord, you'll find it a lot easier and you'll be left with your pinky around to play with.
Jerry
91 2012-01-05 08:23:19
Re: Not in the UK! (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Interesting that both Oz and Canada are in the Commonwealth. Could be coincidence but anybody from other Commonwealth countries getting the same message?
Seems like somebodies made boo boo somewhere.
Jerry
92 2012-01-03 22:37:23
Re: trying t0 play three little birds. (4 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I think with reggae you have to work the rhythm around the off beat.
Sounds easy and isn't
Jerry
93 2012-01-03 12:25:56
Re: My student - Filipa (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
That's great Rog, I love your face at the end of the first song, you look like a proud father
Jerry
94 2012-01-03 08:16:42
Re: Novo NGD para-me (31 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
That's a really nice job Roger, you must be chuffed!
Jerry
95 2012-01-02 17:21:10
Re: Mekidsmom birthday!! (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Indeed, Happy Birthday Amy, hope to you had a good one
Jerry
96 2011-12-31 19:15:54
Topic: Happy New Year my fellow Chordians (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I know it's not quite New Year here yet in good old Blighty but by the time it is I will be in absolutely no condition to be allowed anywhere near a computer for fear of a drunk eBay session ending up in me becoming the owner of a £35,000 original 50's Telecaster, so I'll take the opportunity now if I may to wish you, and your friends and families, A Very Happy New Year and a peaceful 2012 and may all of your wishes come true.
Live the life you love, Love the life you live
Jerry
97 2011-12-28 22:11:17
Re: website (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Quietly giggling into my beer Nice
Jerry
98 2011-12-24 23:55:13
Re: Gary Glitter Songs (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I've never done any and I've never seen anyone else cover his stuff either. Best left alone!
Jerry
99 2011-12-24 12:58:37
Re: GAS Antidote (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
There is no such thing as a GAS antidote, there are only GAS arrestors.
GAS can't be cured, it's only ever possible to fight the symptoms. I find it staggering that our Governments are doing nothing to find a cure for this, frankly, debillitating disease. I will be lobbying my MP to raise the question in Parliament and to have put guitars and amps placed on the NHS.
Jerry