TIGLJK wrote:
I can't see the guitar from what you posted Russell
I will remedy that give me a sec to fetch
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail … ingerboard
126 2018-11-25 04:04:42
Re: NGD Fender Elite (33 replies, posted in Electric)
127 2018-11-25 04:03:51
Re: NGD Fender Elite (33 replies, posted in Electric)
Tenement Funster wrote:
Beautiful guitar, Russell ... that Sky Burst Metallic finish is just stunning, and I've always preferred their maple necks to the ebony / rosewood capped ones. I did a bit of reading on it, and discovered that it has noiseless single-coil pickups ... I didn't know such a thing existed. Nice purchase, and may you have many years of enjoyment with it.
Thanks TF I was quite smitten with the appearance and one nice feature it has is the neck is a C shape but at the top it contures into a D shape to allow easy fretting for those high screaming notes love it! 
128 2018-11-24 14:19:46
Re: NGD Fender Elite (33 replies, posted in Electric)
TIGLJK wrote:
Real Nice Russ
Here is a link to demo - might answer questions on the S1
If I could play like this player - I'd own one for sure.
If I was 30 years younger I'd want to be sitting on the couch with her - forget the guitar!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drJX_rbBwhc
Have fun Russsell
Jim
you and me both! thanks
129 2018-11-24 14:18:15
Re: NGD Fender Elite (33 replies, posted in Electric)
Thanks Richard I am really looking forward to picking it
neophytte wrote:
Couldn't get the photo to work, but the video was quite good!! Happy NGD!!!
Cheers
Richard
130 2018-11-24 14:16:41
Re: NGD Fender Elite (33 replies, posted in Electric)
We are just recording original songs at the moment on my Tascam DP24 and the drummer is doing side gigs with another band but we still remain, friends, my health has been a hindrance to gigging I am dealing with emphysema brought on by my own ignorance from smoking, that and advancing age but I remain optimistic
Phill Williams wrote:
true my friend, there aint no pockets in shrouds. haven't heard much about the band lately, are you still going?
131 2018-11-23 21:57:54
Re: NGD Fender Elite (33 replies, posted in Electric)
Phill Williams wrote:
SWEET. need I say more?
Thanks Phill, Yes it is sweet I hit 77 last month and at my age, there are few pleasures I can indulge in at least I will go happy money ain't no use when your on the other side of the dirt may as well enjoy it now
132 2018-11-23 16:22:15
Topic: NGD Fender Elite (33 replies, posted in Electric)
I heard so many good things about it and it's made in America, the Fender Elite
I wrangled a bargain price (Black Friday) check out the photo and it arrives Tuesday in a hard shell case yahoo!! https://media.sweetwater.com/api/i/f-we … .auto.webp
133 2018-11-20 19:39:05
Re: HEROES TO HUMAN (Scott Sailer/Paul Hylla/Jeff Gilpen ) (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I will reserve my opinion until I hear the recording it's hard to fathom by the chords and a few verses I do get the drift just want to hear it
134 2018-11-19 08:31:57
Re: NCD (New Cabinet Day) (10 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I have several cabs but my new Fender Champ 100 is all the amp I need especially when I crank my Les Paul or Strat thru my Boss ME50 the walls rattle
135 2018-11-19 08:25:22
Re: What's YOUR Guitar-Playing "Block",........ (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I don't know if it's a block but I don't practice every day I usually pick up my guitar and play some chord progressions and ideas flow so I work on them till I like the progression and decide to add lyrics. Other times I work on scales up and down the neck or a particular set of notes that are hard to play with consistency till I have it and it makes me feel better simple as that, wing it.
136 2018-11-17 13:17:23
Re: Dark The Night (16 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Jandle wrote:
That was excellent ........ you nailed the blues!
Hi Jandle and thanks for giving a look and your comments
137 2018-11-17 13:15:56
Re: Dark The Night (16 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Strummerboy Bill wrote:
Note left on YT. I don't know what "ingredients" are necessary to sing and play the blues like this, but whatever they are, you have them in spades!
Bill
Thank you Bill for leaving a comment, I really can't say just be yourself is all I can think of and thank the maker for the rest.
138 2018-11-16 21:48:43
Re: Dark The Night (16 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Phill Williams wrote:
that guitar is beautiful, I've dropped a few hints to Ann to say how much I'd love one of them but she pretends she didn't hear.
your words are surprisingly great for a jam? You've done a great job writing, recording, playing and obtaining such a beautiful instrument
Phill your comment is appreciated I did compose the lyrics beforehand (about an hour) and I worked out the instrumental part before the lyrics so it was just a matter of fitting them together and after several re-writes, I came up with 2 verses and a bridge but the solo and the rest just kind of happened after I exhausted what I had and I am still paying for the Epiphone your wife was right
139 2018-11-16 21:40:52
Re: Dark The Night (16 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Hi Ark long time since we exchanged posts but that mostly is my doing I got involved with chess too much so thank you for taking a look and time to leave a comment
arkady wrote:
Great stuff Russ I enjoyed listening.
140 2018-11-16 14:48:32
Re: Anyone But Me. Phill's version (11 replies, posted in My local band and me)
I like it, kinda Elton Johnish good lyrics and vocal maybe a twinge to much reverb on them but overall a very fine recording
141 2018-11-16 12:03:05
Re: Dark The Night (16 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks TF I agree they are everything I hoped for, sound and playability as good as any
Tenement Funster wrote:
Excellent work, Russell .. and your new EP MasterBuilt sounds beautiful. For the price, they are one of the nicest all-solid-wood guitars available.
142 2018-11-16 12:00:44
Re: Dark The Night (16 replies, posted in Songwriting)
easybeat wrote:
Superb!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you!
143 2018-11-15 19:28:23
Re: There Goes Santa Claus (14 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Nice work on that parody TF, It's strange that children are filled with hope to meet a fat old man who wants them to sit on his lap in a mall any other time of the year he would be arrested
144 2018-11-15 11:59:28
Re: Dark The Night (16 replies, posted in Songwriting)
CG, Peatle, TIGLJK thanks for your comments much appreciated and the lyrics are below
Dark was the night, when I was born
Into the light, into this storm
I don't know why Just looking for truth
years go on by I abandoned my youth
bridge:
and the sun, keeps on rising
been a fool, blinded by the light of love
The light of love, Been down that road
gave up my heart, gave up my soul
scared for life, what a heavy load
but we all pay a price
every bridge has a toll
(repeat bridge)
(noodle some fancy stuff)
(repeat verse 1 and 2
make up stuff grunt groan ect... (beats)
chord changes are basic E to G E and the bridge is A 2,3,GE GE 2,3,4& A 2,3,4&B2 AG E 2,3,4 and back to verse 1 or whatever you wish
just play along with it you'll find it
145 2018-11-15 06:41:39
Topic: Dark The Night (16 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I was in the mood and these chords and lyrics kinda wrote themselves and I get a chance to show off my new Epiphone, give a peek when you get a chance thanks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PbW_-y … e=youtu.be
146 2018-11-07 10:05:46
Re: Terrible news (16 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
My condolences Zurf on the passing of your Father may he rest in peace.
147 2018-10-22 12:24:56
Re: Happy Birthday, Doug! (11 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Happy Birthday Doug! boy time flies seems like a year ago
148 2018-10-16 13:02:02
Re: Disaster (29 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I will put some up as soon as I finish staining I am waiting for my buddy who has darker stains the color is like a deep wine red so it is not an easy match but it will be close
neophytte wrote:
Great outcome - any photos of your handiwork??
149 2018-10-15 22:30:02
Re: Disaster (29 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thanks TF yep feels real good
Tenement Funster wrote:
Way to go, Russell ... so glad you got your baby back in action, and you gotta feel great about making the repair yourself.
150 2018-10-15 20:11:08
Re: Disaster (29 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Good news! I put it back together and it plays and stays in tune! I did have to make some minor adjustments to the bridge and nut but fortunately, the nut has two alan screws to raise or lower the string action the only negative is I need a darker stain for the back of the neck to match the rest of the color but that is minor the important thing is the intonation is excellent and it frets easy and sounds like a Gibson should, barking and roaring I'm Happy!!