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Oops on my part! I feel like one of those old Bunny Bunny cartoons when a picture of a sucker appears over someone who's been gullible. Heck, I always wanted to write an autobiography someday and call it "Gullible's Travels"

Stunning, but you get any closer to Clarence and you'll be dust. Good point! I guess I don't want to be that close. It sounds like you have G.A.S. (gear acquisition syndrome). I find I get it really bad if I hang out on the guitar bulletin boards. My poor wife doesn't understand my constant desire to add another guitar to the family. I agree with you about the finishes on those G&L's. They're really nice. I've been dreaming about a tobacco sunburst for a while. Your post made me think of something. Since you're into putting replacement necks on your guitars. How about looking into a Tribute model. I know they're not as nice as a regular G&L, but they're pretty close. They use the American made G&L pickups. I've heard that G&L will be releasing a semi-hollow Tribute ASAT soon. One route that I've done well with is to pick up blem models from www.musiciansfriend.com - I was able to get a double bound '62 US Telecaster reissue for $699 and a '69 thinline reissue for $399. They had minor dings, but the price was right. I just go to their website and do a search for "Fender blem" - the deals aren't always there, but if you check daily over a few months, you might get lucky. :rsmile:

LOL It sounds like you're having a nice birthday!

This is really heartbreaking! You guys turned me on to his music a few months back and I really was blown away by it. It's such a tragedy that we live in a world that destroys those with the biggest hearts. I'm six months older and I have fought off depression and many of the same demons that Smith did. I feel so sad for him. He must have been really hurting to have had to end it this way.

Wasn't the Duke Ellington Reprise set a 10,000 copy edition?

Jim, another great thread! I'm having a hard time coming up with good breakfast ideas, but lunch is easy. Heck, Lou Donaldson could make a great lunch soundtrack. Maybe start with Hot Dog and move on to Grits and Gravy. Too bad he didn't record for Blue Note, but Johnny Hodges would go very nicely with a bowl of Trix, since he was the Rabbit. Actually, LD's Nice 'N Greasy would go nice with a McGriddle. Mmmmm, Nice 'N Greasy!

H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y ! ! ! ! I hope you have a great b-day!

Lon, I figure you've forgotten more about jazz than I'll ever know. I sure wish I had picked up the Cherry Mosaic. I think I only missed it by a couple of weeks. I still wish I would have sent my OBI strips in from those first 10 and got the watch.

I've got a hipshot on my ASAT Classic. I really wish I had a Parsons-White bender instead. Maybe I'd get closer to Clarence White myself.

This is true, I used copious amounts of "Pledge" until I wore mine in. I haven't tried Pledge. I'm afraid my guitar will smell like lemons. It sure will be nice when the finish wears in. There's something about a Nitro finish that knocks me out. My Epiphone Casino has one. The guitar feels like it's 30 years old already.

Thanks for the interest, Maren! I've got a couple things on mp3.com, but they're not the really weird stuff. I think you can click the "www" button below and get to my website. The stuff up there is just some 4-track stuff I did years ago. One thing that we did, but never recorded was a cover of "Within You Without You" by the Beatles. It was one of the few covers we ever did. The band I was in only had two of us in it. We both had a bunch of looped delays and misc. effects. We'd get a great Tamboura sound going with the guitars through the delays and I'd sing and play the melody on my electric guitar while the other guy played a hammered dulcimer. :rsmile:

Wow! That's pretty harsh. I don't think most California drivers would do well in England. We can barely drive out here let alone refill our windshield wiper fluid. You'd be amazed at the number of BMWs I've seen driving down the street with the gas pump nozzle still in the car (3).

7/4, Your question is right up my alley. I have a Fender '52 reissue Telecaster and a semi-hollow G&L ASAT Z2. I also have an ASAT Classic. I don't know how you feel about smaller vintage frets. The Fender is going to have them. I know a lot of people who don't like them. I dig them, but it is something to consider. Also, the Telecaster is going to have a Nitro finish, so the neck may be sticky in the beginning. Some people complain about that too. It doesn't bother me, mine's getting worn in very nicely. I played Strats for years and ignored Teles, now I've become a huge fan of Telecasters. They really have brought something out in my playing. As for the ASAT Bluesboy. I really would like to get one sometime. My semi-hollow ASAT is a fabulous guitar. ASATs don't sound exactly Teles (maybe Teles on steroids), but they are amazing guitars. If I was making the choice, I'd probably go for the G&L. Since you have G&L's already and love them, you know all about how well they're built. The resale isn't that great, but if you can find a used one, you've got it made. One ASAT model you might want to check out is the ASAT Jr. that was done in a limited run a few years ago. It has a semi-hollow mahogany body instead of an ash or alder one. I've heard great things about those guitars. They're fairly easy to find used online. If you haven't already, you should check out the Guitars By Leo website. They have some good sections on various models. But if you really want the classic Telecaster sound, go for the Fender. You might want to look into one of the Mexican made Fenders such as the 50's Classic or the Muddy Waters. Those have incredible bang for the buck. Please tell us what you decide on! :rsmile:

I'll defer to you, Lon.

Ah.... Very clever!

It was already released in the first batch of Conns. But if they can make an RVG of The All Seeing Eye (which was in the same batch of Conns) then anything is possible.

Jim, great question! At first I was going to say the Trainwreck (since I'm so curious, but Rooster Ties beat me too it). Then I was thinking some Andrew Hill sessions would be great, maybe Point of Departure. Then I was thinking about maybe a big session like Lee Morgan's Search For the New Land. Then I was thinking about the obvious sessions, such as Coltrane, Monk, Davis, Blakey. but in the end... My choice would be a Bud Powell session. It doesn't even matter which one. I would be thrilled to hear him recording those wonderful albums. I probably should go with one of his early sessions because he was in great form, though I've been having a love affair with the Scene Changes lately and could go for that. So.... Bud Powell - The Scene Changes :rsmile: Edit: I know this sounds morbid, but if I had to leave this planet during one song, it would be during the recording of Donald Byrd's Christo Redentor.

I agree. This really taints the game for me too. Heck, I'm still suspicious of Sosa's record after his cork bat incident.

That's a funny judge! Could you imagine if this plaintiff would have won. It would be open season on getting sued by bullies for beating you up as a kid. I could just see the ACLU talking about bullies rights.

Thanks for the info, Lon! Actually, I have those two sets already. I love T-Bone Walker too! I've given quite a few copies of that 2 disc set as gifts. The response has always been positive. I third the nomination of the Ike Quebec 45 sessions! He's such an important figure in Blue Note history. He deserves to be recognized.

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Thanks for the information, Bruce! I have a friend with the Walker Mosaic. I guess I'll have to give him a call.

I know these are more mid-fifties, but I'd love to see some RVG's of Thad Jones or some of the early Lee Morgan dates, especially since both the Mosaic sets are out of print. I have a question. I was looking at some BN discographies online last night and there were some T-Bone Walker sessions mentioned from around '53. Were those Aladdin or Imperial Sessions? I didn't BN did any blues!?! Just curious.

Thanks Tony! I'll have to add Hejira to my (ever expanding) want list. I'll give Wild Things a few listens and get back to you.