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(14 replies, posted in Acoustic)

I am lefty but I play right handed.It felt natural ,plus I had no idea their was such a thing as a left handed guitar.I always saw one played righty and thought that was the only way to play.Never noticed if Hendrix or McCartney were left handed or not.

1,602

(16 replies, posted in Electric)

DOD overdrive preamp.The yellow one.I have had the same one since 1984.It serves me well.I also have an MXR distortion pedal and have borrowed my daughters death metal pedal but they dont compare to the DOD.The only drawback to the older one is that it wont work on my pedalboard without a battery.The ac adapter plug is different.Hope that helps

1,603

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

thanx for all your answers but I must stress the fact that when I say it saved my life,I mean it saved me from being a whiny bitch.It helped to give me a life.It didnt have anything to do with death.Although I would rather be dead than not be able to play anymore.All of you can agree that once you get a taste of playing,you get  addicted and only want more more MOOOOOOOOOOORE

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

Pete(BensonP),I said it didnt save me from death but FROM BEING A BITTER WHINY BITCH. I should have made that point clearer.You put it best.SAVED MY SANITY.It is an outlet for good times and bad.Nothing like stratotherapy

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

I have never seen this subject brought upSounds odd but true.Back in the 80s the worst thing I had was time.Too much time was my worst enemy so I decided  to learn to play guitar.In my spare time I would practice practice practice.When I didnt have a girlfriend i saw it as an oppurtinity to practice.It wasnt unusual to get so caught up in a song that I would stay home saturday night to learn it.The night I met my wife,I was able to say I play guitar instead of doing nothing or getting drunk all the time.What do I have to show for it?A life,a family and a skill that will last me the rest of my life.All my friends who dont play have dull lives,whine all the time or have died.That is how playing guitar saved my life.It gave me a life.It didnt save me from death but it did save me from becoming a bitter whiny bitch.Now I enjoy playing,and have a teenage daughter who plays also.LIFE IS GOOD,It all started with a cheap Les paul copy that met its demise in 1982.So next time you play ask yourself what playing has done for you.You  may surprise yourself.  Thanx

1,606

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

true

1,607

(4 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

I have a dean steel  body resonator.It takes a little getting used to.They are fairly loud,look extremely cool,but they are not low maintenance.At least mine isnt.I am onstantly adjusting the tailpiece to  eliminate buzzing.Once you get used to the quirks you will find it to be quite versatile.The sustain leaves a little to be desired.Try out a steel body and a wood body if possible.I liked the wood fender but I bought the dean sight unseen.(special order)and wish I bought the wood fender.Try them both then make your decison.Then once used to it watch out.You will have one cool looking guitar to show your friends.I have never had anyone call it ugly