Ron S

Joe, here's a REAL gearhead question for you (or anyone else who cares to answer)--what kind of strings do you use for your jazz guitars? I was thinking of picking up some D'Addario Chrome 11's for the new Agile Cool Cat.

The guitar case for Joe's Hofner Jazzica Classic:

I'm sure THAT one goes on a lot of gigs.

My foist was a cheap Decca nylon string (classical) purchased for my older sister (who never learned to play it) in the late '60's and immediately commandeered by me. Since it WAS my first guitar, I tried to donate it to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland but, for some mysterious reason known only to them, they weren't interested.

What other axes--if any--do you have? Again, sorry if this has already been discussed.

. . . or the new Epiphone. B-)

Joe, I'm sure you've discussed this before and I apologize to you and the others for bringing this up again, BUT, what amp(s) do you use now for practice and for gigs?

Nice article from today's Philadelphia Inquirer in anticipation of tonight's concert:

You know Joe Morello?

Here's a review which sort of confirms my hunch about the sound--looks like they even use nylon strings. I hope you get to try it out soon and report back--this could be a nice compromise between a regular electric bass and a double bass.

Did you know they sell factory direct? And it looks like they're running a special--$100 off--here. Maybe we CAN get another guitar purchase on this thread tonight.

Nice! Looks like it might come close to a double bass sound.

Didn't buy one, but I did go to the NJ Guitar and Bass Center. They were supposed to be open, but not today. Where's that?

So . . . umm . . . like . . . ummm . . . who bought a new guitar today?

I remember watching it when it was first on (I was 8 or 9 when it premiered). I think it ran for 3 seasons beginning in '64 or '65. Actually, if you want to know the exact dates, ask this guy:

I've had a couple of service glitches with them recently, but a follow-up email from me has always gotten a satisfactory--if not rapid--response. By contrast, a few months ago I sent them a series of service-related emails and recevied responses within hours--or even minutes--of sending!

Speaking of Agile guitars (SOMEONE'S gotta do it ) check out this unusual OOP acoustic/electric beauty on Ebay (I wonder if Jeff designed THIS baby while he was trippin').

How 'bout a link, Dude!

Sure--everyone needs to have FORTY-TWO guitars. I don't have that many... Ron, you asked about the SX basses earlier. Sorry about the late reply, they sell for just $110 (for a P-bass copy). They are made in China, but for the money they are a great deal. I'd say if a person buys one, to plan on getting it setup, and maybe upgrading the electronics, but beyond that they feel pretty good for such cheap basses. I like them better than Fender's budget line Squier basses which sell for almost twice as much. But the question 7/4 and I were contemplating was how the Agiles compare in quality and finish to the SX basses--pay attention, son! (then again, with the people they'll let design those Agiles, maybe they aren't so good )

BTW, here's Marta Kristen NOW, almost 60 years old: SHWAAANG!

And another thing, Chris, if you start gettin' a hankerin' to watch old videos of Angela Cartwright "growing up" while your honey's around the house, just push this button.

Just for Chris, here's a photo of the robot lookin' real sexy:

Sure--everyone needs to have FORTY-TWO guitars.

The only reason the show was worth watching:

Yeah, NOW he says he HOPES you like it, after setting the trap and pushing you in for the kill (with a little help from the rest of us).