One of the disasters I recall from my years of playing concerts happened in the state of Washington I was playing lead guitar for a rock band "High Voltage" the gig was on a large floating barge on a lake and on the way the roadies mishandled one of my Fender cabs and it fell into the lake (I was re-reimbursed) that left me with one so we micked it and fortunately it worked that amp is still in Davy Jones's locker LOL 
1 2024-05-20 13:15:14
Re: Equipment failure (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
2 2024-04-03 12:28:16
Re: spammers. (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi Phill I am having a difficulty with sound my hearing requires me to wear hearing aids and when I play some notes just sound awful it seems the only keys I can play in is A or E I am hopeful my new hearing aids will fix this problem so I can get back to picking out some new stuff my 24 track is beginning to gather dust (not really) but I still hack on the guitar and most of my time is playing chess online or study it is my second love hope all is well with you
3 2024-04-03 12:28:15
Re: spammers. (4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi Phill I am having a difficulty with sound my hearing requires me to wear hearing aids and when I play some notes just sound awful it seems the only keys I can play in is A or E I am hopeful my new hearing aids will fix this problem so I can get back to picking out some new stuff my 24 track is beginning to gather dust (not really) but I still hack on the guitar and most of my time is playing chess online or study it is my second love hope all is well with you
4 2023-12-30 14:31:10
Re: How old is chordie? (19 replies, posted in About Chordie)
That is a long time for an internet entity
5 2023-11-26 14:38:26
Re: Microphone repair (8 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I had a few similar events only it was my Les Paul guitar it fell off the stand and the top neck snapped at the bridge and Elmer's glue to the rescue! it still stays in tune and I keep it in the case when not playing it.
6 2023-11-01 13:12:27
Re: Choosing Between Three Basses (13 replies, posted in Electric)
Find one that is lite your body will thank you later
7 2023-10-31 13:36:46
Re: How to improve your guitar technique? (2 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Keep doing what your doing! the speed and technique, and accuracy will come
8 2023-10-11 17:06:30
Re: Tonewood Amp (6 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Me too Gmaxwell ! I have had one since 2020 nice sounds coming out
9 2023-10-09 14:11:16
Re: Suggestions - November 2023 : Random words from a site (6 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Mystic
Logistic
mourning
adorning
10 2021-10-11 15:14:18
Re: Something to break the skid- NGD :) (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Nice! Sweetwater is a solid company and will stand behind there products , I know I have several guitars from them and amps
11 2021-07-29 14:55:47
Re: dusty hill (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Seems all the older rockers are dropping like fly's and so many great songs RIP Dusty
12 2021-07-28 09:11:16
Re: Can I Come Back? I Have Missed Y'all (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
YEP!
13 2021-04-05 13:40:07
Re: Chordie Thoughts. (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hi Phill yeah it has been a trying last 4 years with the man baby in charge and covid 19 it will take some time and effort to turn it around hope all is well with you and your lady and you stay safe as well
Phill Williams wrote:
Pete, as you brought it up I thought I'd explain why the spammers...well spam. THEY GET PAID FOR EACH POST THEY MAKE! Sorry for shouting but it makes me mad!
Hi Russ long time no hear, stay safe and well me old mate.
14 2021-04-05 02:47:02
Re: Chordie Thoughts. (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Will do Loremaster I appreciate the thoughts
15 2021-04-04 13:02:34
Re: Chordie Thoughts. (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I must admit I dont check in or post that often after it slowed down but I still come by to read and take care of spam and such once in a while I post a video but my health has slowed me down I will be 80 this year (good lord willing) I have had to suspend playing gigs just dont have the oxygen for it due to my emphysema, it kinda bums me out but I have to accept my limitations and make the best of it. On a up note I still practice and record but the ideas for song writing just dont flow as much as they used to and old age is everything it's cracked down to believe LOL and I am to much of an egotist to give up.
16 2021-01-12 01:23:41
Re: Chordie Member Has Won A Semi Final Place In A Worldwide Song Contest (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Good luck bring home 1st
17 2020-12-10 16:23:12
Re: NAKED BLUES (2 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment Peatle and keep pickin
Peatle Jville wrote:
Your sounding good on that one Russell. .
18 2020-12-08 22:51:41
Topic: NAKED BLUES (2 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Just making it up to kill some time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DKavrNNm58
20 2020-11-12 12:32:00
Re: Me and Spark amp (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Congratulations Jim !! the only thing that will help you play better is practice! BUT you will have a total blast with Spark especially the jam feature I used where you jam along to tracks but I wont spoil your fun go to it and best wishes you wont regret it
TIGLJK wrote:
Russell
I got one - it came today !!
I hope it can help me play better !
Jim
21 2020-11-03 20:38:15
Re: What's your current go to guitar (23 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Fender Eliet Stratocaster the only guitar that gives my Les Paul a run for the money
22 2020-11-01 14:35:19
Re: Me and Spark amp (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
TIGLJK wrote:
Russell - that sounds great ! It appears that you are really into it and very satisfied.
I think you have already gotten your money's worth just in that video. Awesome!Can you record with that system ? ( as in add lyrics - singing as you play ?
Jim
Thanks Jim there is a way, I am just running the spark headphone jack out direct to my camera for this and the 1st video to add a vocal I would need to run the output to a mixing board or my PA head and plug in a microphone via a vocalizer to get reverb with harmony, I have not tried that yet I think the best way is instead of plugging in my headset I can run a stereo mini jack out of my camera to my Tascam DP24 track and use another channel to add the microphone with effects in real time then combine the video and audio in my video program that's one way but I am not quite ready to add vocals and I can experiment with this more as I learn how to use this new dimension keep ya posted
23 2020-11-01 03:23:50
Re: help needed (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Looks like a handy little piece of software sure could help folks figure out the chords alright but I dont think it will help a bass player if no chords are played only root notes.
neophytte wrote:
24 2020-10-31 21:46:13
Topic: Me and Spark amp (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Still getting comfy with the new gear this is an improv I am following the chord changes on Spark amp hopefully I can do some up tempo song in the near future it takes time like anything new
25 2020-10-30 21:11:58
Re: help needed (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Beamer I can take you this far it is in E not A it begins EBE AB EBE AB A B A B then A Db B A Db B A F# A F# A B Db AF# Db F# Ab B (the last four are quick) these chords or notes will get you most of the way just play along with it