Anyone in a band or play an instrument?

[woodworkingboy]

It shouldn't be hard for Dave to find a willing cowgirl, himself being a musician. He must have to fight them off. How about some groupie stories, say women over 35!

 

[Fiddler]

eh, some are more like a fatal attraction...

 

[Al Smith]

Heard that,know first hand.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Same here.

So, who likes this bass guitar?

 

[FireFighterZero]

That clear one is cool. Wonder how they sound.


I love a jazz bass. Been looking for an Olympic white, maple fretboard with pearl blocks.

 

[FireFighterZero]

I would have to put a tortoiseshell pick guard on that 5 Butch, but it does look nice.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Order it! Don't be skeered!

I had a custom made clear pickguard fabricated for my new Ibanez... it looks sweet!

 

[FireFighterZero]

Gads! The one I want from Sweetwater costs just a bit under two grand!

Wonder if I could write it off.......

 

[MasterBlaster]

I have a $2500 line of credit with SW.\

Order the Chinese knock-off!!!

I'm gonna!

 

[MasterBlaster]

I will never in my life pay two grand for a guitar...

 

[FireFighterZero]

Maybe I should. No one would give me shit for playing a Chinese guitar.

 

[MasterBlaster]

And if they did? Slap 'em silly!

If you don't order one, I will be disappoint...

 

[onepaw]

Yep Ibanez is made in Japan and has been since the 1930s. Before then it was started in Spain by salvadore Ibanez in the late 1800s. He made the first double neck guitar before 1900. I think he died in the early 1920s and about ten years later his family sold the business. That figures! The Japanese were importing the guitars and after the business was sold, not to them, they started mass production and used the Ibanez brand name. That's about all I know. I've been playing my fiddle and realizing that the fret less four string little sob is going to be a challenge. Everyone kicked me outside while I played it. I've got Mary had a little lamb and twinkle little star down. Kind of.

 

[FireFighterZero]

Hey, thats progress!

 

[onepaw]

A little! I'm working on lough Erin shore now. It's a song by the irish group the corrs. I bought a tuner and leave it on while I'm playing to see how close to the notes I'm getting. Different world than the guitar.

 

[woodworkingboy]

Jim, I think that there are a number famous rock stars that play Asian guitars, probably amongst their others. Zz's Billy Gibbons is one. China is just a little west of where his was made, so just say it's an Asian guitar, and if it's good enough for Billy.....

 

[Fiddler]

onepaw: If you have Skype (it's free), I'd be happy to help out any time. I am usually sitting near the computer with my fiddle next to me or in my hands anyway. Feel free to PM me and we could set something up.

The tuner is a good starter, but you'll go through batteries pretty quick. If you can distinguish correct harmony notes using a drone works pretty well to find correct intonation. It is also great ear training, which you'll need in the future, as the tuner won't keep up with playing a song up to speed.

 

[Fiddler]

Yesterdays show was a hoot. crowd was fun...there was a bar on each side of the stage

 

[FireFighterZero]

Open bar doooood! Looking good Dave. I like the looks of that bass, nicer than the one I played.

Who does most of the singing?

 

[MasterBlaster]

Is the bass amplified? I don't see a mike...

 

[FireFighterZero]

Dave dont need no stinking amplifier! Thats what callouses are for!

 

[Fiddler]

JIm, the Bass is a 1940 King Moretone. The guitar player sings most of the lead...drummer and I do harmonies.

Butch, my amp is between the drummer and me, we mic it into the PA. very realistic sound reproduction.

 

[MasterBlaster]

You use the same mic that you use for singing? I was looking for one lower, closer to the F holes.

How much did your bass cost? Is it full size or 3/4?

 

[Peter]

This is awesome.

https://youtu.be/OrSHnYN2RDU

 

[MasterBlaster]

Wow!