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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.

Thanks Tony! I got all messed up on my album order. Sorry, I thought Hissing came after Hejira (which I know and love already). Don Juan's Wreckless Daughter and Mingus were the two Asylum albums I just couldn't get into. I think I'll give Wild Things Run Fast a shot. I have a Mobile Fidelity copy that I picked up years ago for $10. I had Night Ride Home, but sold it. When I was in my late teens I was a huge fan of her work from the period of her first album through Blue. I was a huge folkie back then and I especially loved her first album. My copy of Hejira is the old cd version. Is the remastered version different enough to warrant a purchase? I've also got the album on vinyl and I have always preferred the sound of the LP to the CD. I'll keep referring to your suggestions as I move on. Thanks!

I'll chime in, Tony. The truth is, I have her eighties cds, but I've never gotten into them. The Hissing of the Summer Lawns is the newest Joni Mitchell album I actually got into and that was from 1977. I think I'll give this period another shot. Any suggestions on which album to listen to?

Thanks Bertrand! I've never heard that story. I'll have to listen to the various takes. Heck, I don't need any excuse to listen to Bud Powell. :rsmile:

Here's a link to a Windows Media version of the skit. Blue Oyster Cult Behind the Music This sketch changed the song forever for me (for the better). "I had a fever and the only perscription was more cowbell."

"I gotta have more cowbell, baby!" The spoof was VH1's Behind the Music: Blue Oyster Cult. Here we see Jimmy Fallon (on the drums), Chris Kattan, Will Ferrell, Chris Parnell, and Horatio Sanz portraying the band in a recording studio. Walken plays record producer Bruce Dickenson. This is how it began: Announcer: After a series of staggering defeats, Blue Oyster Cult assembled in the recording studio in late 1976 for a session with famed producer Bruce Dickinson. And, luckily for us, the cameras were rolling. Bruce Dickinson: Alright, guys, I think we're ready to lay this first track down. By the way, my name is Bruce Dickinson. Yes, the Bruce Dickinson. And I gotta tell you: fellas.. you have got what appears to be a dynamite sound! Eric Bloom (Chris Parnell): Coming from you, Bruce, that means a lot. Buck Dharma (Horatio Sanz): Yeah. I mean, you're Bruce Dickinson! Alan (Chris Kattan): It's incredible! Bobby (Jimmy Fallon): I can't believe Bruce Dickinson digs our sound! Dickinson: Easy, guys.. I put my pants on just like the rest of you - one leg at a time. Except, once my pants are on, I make gold records. [ the group laughs ] Alright, here we go. "Don't Fear the Reaper" - take one. [ exits into the control booth ] [ the group begins the song. Bobby slaps the drums, Eric jams his guitar, and Gene bangs on a cowbell. ] Eric: [ distracted by Gene banging the cowbell ] Okay! Wait! Wait! [ the group cuts off their instruments ] Bruce, could you come in here for a minute, please? Dickinson: [ stepping out of the booth ] That was gonna be a great track. Guys, what's the deal? Eric: Are you sure that was sounding okay? Dickinson: I'll be honest.. fellas, it was sounding great. But.. I could've used a little more cowbell. So.. let's take it again.. and, Gene. Gene Frenkle (Will Ferrell): Yeah? Dickinson: Really explore the studio space this time. I mean, really.. explore the space. I like what I'm hearing. ----------------------------- Ok, to make a long story short, Gene starts banging on the cowbell and dancing wildly about, even running into another bandmate. The music is stopped again and Eric comments that he finds Gene's cowbell playing distracting. So they try to cut another track and this time Eric and Gene start arguing over the cowbell. Gene defends himself by stating that if Bruce Dickenson wants more cowbell, he should get more cowbell. The funniest part of this speech is that Will Ferrell breaks character and starts laughing, wich in turn causes everyone else to do the same. Anyway, they cut another track and this time it works out beautifully.

Call him famed Record Producer Bruce Dickenson! Mule, I'm with you, Walken imitations are always good. :rsmile:

Ah.... you're talking about The Continental. That's one of my favorite sketches too! Walken's my favorite SNL host. :rsmile:

Late, I think you'll enjoy Night of the Mark VII. I picked up my copy when it was still on Muse records. I love that period of Jordan's music.

Thanks Moose!