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How do James?,

As far as the harmonicas go, I prefer the Honer Special 20's. I've tried just about every harmonica known to man and the 20's have the easiset playability, the longest life, and the best overall sound, to my ears at least. I play mostly straight harp(opposed to cross, or blues style) and if I can restain my emotion and not bend too hard or blow the wax out of my ears, the 20 will last a good long while. Before I incorporated looping into my live gigs I would spend in excess of $3,000 anually on harmonicas. I now average 1/10th of that. It can be a very expensive habby( habit+hobby).

Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L(Toney)

I don't have a problem with it.(artists not playing their "hit" song) One song does not make or define what a musician is all about, unless it's one of those American Idol dweebs. I realize that people pay a lot of money for concerts but the average song is only 4 minutes long and if one is willing to spend that much money for 240 seconds of one small piece of what make the entire artist, then shame on them. Many times in live performances a theme is presented and sometimes a "popular" song from said artists do not fit within the parameters of the attempted theme. Me personally, I'll not spend $100 to see a band that has only one song I like. I will spend that much money if the band has a vast array of tunes that cater to my liking..........

Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L

Go to another music store that has competent employees. You have a problem with the "action" of you guitar. This is an easy, simple repair and providing there isn't a problem with the neck on you guitar beeing warped or bent, it shouldn't cost you much $$$ to have it repaired.

Peace and Guitars,
SouthPaw41L

Nice song James. It's funny you compare the gravity theory to religion. While reading your masterful creation it put me in a mind thought process of comparing your analagy of gravity to that of religion. My attempt here is not to stir up a political debate about religion but simply to express where the reading of this song took me.   

My trombone project has been put on hold, temporarily. I tinker with it briefly from time to time, nothing consistent though?!?!? I have kept the contact information for your Dad and I do hope to aquire some expert information from him in the near future. I, like you, have been swamped with my gig schedule, teaching guitar, and staying at home with my son during the day while my wife teaches(Elementary Ed.) and works part-time at the Coach store(purses,wallets,etc.). How's your harmonica adventure working out? Have you dabbled with it yet? When I was first learning to play a good friend of mine told me this; "The harmonica is one of the easiest instruments to play, but one the hardest instruments to play well." I hear a nice floating, distant harmonica in some of your songs( in my airy brain).Good luck with the completion of your classes and we'll chat soon.

Have a Great Day,
SouthPaw41L(Toney)

"He who controls what goes in his body is cool,

He who's body controls what goes in him is a fool................"

Heard that somewhere along my long path of lifes' travels, just seemed to stick inside my mind.  Not pointing any fingers at anyone, just semmed relevant to the topic........

Jackson Browne- "Hold On, Hold Out"
Journey- "Escape"
AC/DC- "Back In Black"
Queen- "The Game"
Doobie Brothers- "One Step Closer"

I can clearly remember these 5 albums proped up, unwrapped, on the floor, under our family's Christmas tree.

I like a maple neck for tone and sound but for comfort and playability I prefer a Rosewood neck. I'd like to see a guitar neck that combined maple and rosewood, a rose-ple, or map-wood neck with elongated strands of each wood seperated into 1/4 ths. Molded together, shaped, sanded, with some expertise precision completion. Now wouldn't this be cool? What are your thoughts on this concept Bootlegger?

Doc, Have a looky-see at this;

http://www.amazon.com/Goldmine-Record-A … 087349671X

Hey Doc,

The tune is new. Billy Joel recently wrote the song in support of the heroic soldiers and their battle against  terrorism.

Have A Great Day,
SouthPaw41L

This will get you started. Pay close attention to every thing, be patient, it don't come easy................

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3BQe2kD … re=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvhXufiA … re=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3XJOhnO … re=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F5hGVxQ … re=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxpsWQ1f … re=related

Carefully survey the area that you decide to play. Study the ages of the people that frequent your desired area. Chose your songs based on what is going to  have the widest appeal to the widest demographic(age group). It is wise to have tunes from multiple eras( 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, and current) because one never knows what a fat-wad-of-money-holdin'-person is gonna want to hear. Diversity=$$$ in busking...............

Yeah, put a big peace sign sticker over the scratch!!!!

or this might be a bit more practical;

http://members.shaw.ca/wilkatguitars/git_tips7.htm