BFrank Posted October 27, 2012 Report Posted October 27, 2012 (edited) In 2 weeks I'll be in Pomeroy, OH at Jorma's Fur Peace guitar camp taking a workshop with the king of the Tele, Bill Kirchen. Never done anything like this before, but it should be a great experience. I just hope I don't embarrass myself too much. Edited October 27, 2012 by BFrank Quote
jazzbo Posted October 27, 2012 Report Posted October 27, 2012 Brooks, you're going to acquit yourself well and have a helluva time! Quote
Jim R Posted October 27, 2012 Report Posted October 27, 2012 Bill Kirchen at his best (and having fun). Quote
BFrank Posted October 27, 2012 Report Posted October 27, 2012 Thanks for the support, guys! Kirchen is doing a couple of dates here in the Bay Area this weekend, but unfortunately I can't make it. Will report back afterwards "if" I learn anything. Don't think I'll be able to pull off that Hot Rod Lincoln medley, though. Quote
jazzbo Posted November 11, 2012 Report Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) Still enjoying the setup Shawn did on my '59 Thin Skin Reissue. And I've been playing this red bad boy quite a bit lately, mahogany body makes a cool Strat sound, and I like the S1 switching. Edited November 11, 2012 by jazzbo Quote
Dave James Posted November 11, 2012 Report Posted November 11, 2012 I'm sure others have run into this problem. I'm having trouble with the high E string slipping off the fretboard on my Gibson Les Paul. It's 2001 model and the beveling of the frets seems to be what's causing the problem. I've thought about changing out the nut, but I really don't think that will help. I also tried some 12's just to see if the heavier gauge string might make a difference. It doesn't. Any thoughts or ideas? Quote
BFrank Posted November 13, 2012 Report Posted November 13, 2012 Bill Kirchen at his best (and having fun). [/media] [/media] I'm back and now INTIMATELY acquainted with this piece. FWIW, Bill is a great guy - smart, talented, and funny. A very enjoyable weekend to say the least. Saturday night was an Electric Hot Tuna concert, in which he was included, and he did the best version I've ever heard of "The TImes They Are A-Changin' " A class act, for sure. Quote
7/4 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Posted November 13, 2012 I'm sure others have run into this problem. I'm having trouble with the high E string slipping off the fretboard on my Gibson Les Paul. It's 2001 model and the beveling of the frets seems to be what's causing the problem. I've thought about changing out the nut, but I really don't think that will help. I also tried some 12's just to see if the heavier gauge string might make a difference. It doesn't. Any thoughts or ideas? Take it to someone who knows what they're doing. The set up is screwy...sounds like a nut or bridge issue. Quote
BFrank Posted November 13, 2012 Report Posted November 13, 2012 Still enjoying the setup Shawn did on my '59 Thin Skin Reissue. And I've been playing this red bad boy quite a bit lately, mahogany body makes a cool Strat sound, and I like the S1 switching. Those are a couple of NICE-looking axes, Lon! Quote
jazzbo Posted November 13, 2012 Report Posted November 13, 2012 Thanks Brooks. More importantly, they sound great! Quote
BFrank Posted November 14, 2012 Report Posted November 14, 2012 Thanks Brooks. More importantly, they sound great! Well, yes..........there's THAT! Quote
BillF Posted November 22, 2012 Report Posted November 22, 2012 A friend of mine attributes his life-long back problem to the crossed legs sitting posture he adopted as a jazz guitarist in his youth. Is this sort of thing a problem with guitarists generally? Quote
BFrank Posted December 16, 2012 Report Posted December 16, 2012 Don't know much about these Akai pedals, but they seem to be clearing them out (or something). At $40, they're about 75% cheaper than normal retail. The message boards talk about how they're really rebranded GFS and/or Biyang technology. But if they work , what's the difference? I just picked up the Analog Delay last week from MF on a 'Stupid Deal' for $29. Sounds pretty good to me. Quote
tonym Posted December 30, 2012 Report Posted December 30, 2012 Brooks, a real beauty! My '59 Thinline Jazzmaster reissue has the anodized gold pickguard and I've learned to love it. Glad you got it my friend. Well, there you have it - the anodized gold pick guard rocks! Thanks, Lon. These guitars are the business. I'm seriously considering selling on my Squier Classic Vibe Tele to get one. A friend is also going to audition one this coming week. Fwiw, i'm a big fan of the anodised pickguard too. Quote
tonym Posted December 30, 2012 Report Posted December 30, 2012 (edited) This is my current baby. Still not sure if I should have bought the single coil version rather than the 'HH'... Edited December 30, 2012 by tonym Quote
BFrank Posted December 30, 2012 Report Posted December 30, 2012 This is my current baby. Still not sure if I should have bought the single coil version rather than the 'HH'... https://picasaweb.go...673253525984114 Tony, that link's not working. Quote
BFrank Posted December 30, 2012 Report Posted December 30, 2012 This is my current baby. Still not sure if I should have bought the single coil version rather than the 'HH'... https://picasaweb.go...673253525984114 Tony, that link's not working. any good now. Bought in Feb this year, i wouldn't lose too much if i decided to trade. All I get with that link is a generic album of "featured photos". Quote
BFrank Posted December 31, 2012 Report Posted December 31, 2012 Hi. No attached pic showing? Nope. Quote
BFrank Posted December 31, 2012 Report Posted December 31, 2012 http://tonymckenna.t...age/38374863124 You can just copy and paste now. Don't even need to insert a link. NICE! Quote
tonym Posted December 31, 2012 Report Posted December 31, 2012 Ha! There she is! Thanks BFrank :-) Quote
tonym Posted January 1, 2013 Report Posted January 1, 2013 Family shot. Some may be up for adoption... http://tonymckenna.tumblr.com/image/39383507510 Quote
skeith Posted January 23, 2013 Report Posted January 23, 2013 I recently found a set of guitar strings (steel) for my acoustic which I had misplaced for 5 years. Can strings get too old in the package? Quote
skeith Posted January 23, 2013 Report Posted January 23, 2013 They should be good to go. Thanks Lon Quote
skeith Posted January 25, 2013 Report Posted January 25, 2013 Do you guys with acoustics do anything to humidify the guitars? Tell me what you use and your experiences. Thanks Quote
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