7/4 Posted March 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 I noticed in the six-string demo that the guy was playing it pretty much the same both ways; I would think that with true fretless, the chordal playing he was doing would be pretty difficult. So maybe you're right, and it's more of a "fretless effect". You always have the option of having a dedicated fretless with fret lines. Not that you can really play in-tune chords on that beast. Diads work best and WTF, do you really need more than two notes to comp? (more experienced musicans are welcome to clear this up for me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD45 Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 There is a Sam Goody going out of business walking distance from where I work. I bought an Epiphone EB-0 bass new in the box for $35. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 I put a reasonable bid on this McCarty model PRS on ebay early in the auction as I do from time to time just in case no one else bids. I didn't win teh auction but the winner hasn't paid and I've been offered a second chance to buy at my bid price for $1000. What would you do? I really don't NEED another guitar and I don't really NEED a PRS just play around the house with but... Worst case is I sell it for profit on ebay later. Most of these sell for $1500 to $2000 on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted April 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 I put a reasonable bid on this McCarty model PRS on ebay early in the auction as I do from time to time just in case no one else bids. I didn't win teh auction but the winner hasn't paid and I've been offered a second chance to buy at my bid price for $1000. What would you do? I really don't NEED another guitar and I don't really NEED a PRS just play around the house with but... Worst case is I sell it for profit on ebay later. Most of these sell for $1500 to $2000 on ebay. Buy it and sell it for a profit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 In keeping with the theme here, I just placed an order for this, a Stromberg Monterey semi-hollow body: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Skid Posted April 18, 2006 Report Share Posted April 18, 2006 In keeping with the theme here, I just placed an order for this, a Stromberg Monterey semi-hollow body: Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 I was just skimming this thread for a while from the beginning... I miss AfricaBrass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 In keeping with the theme here, I just placed an order for this, a Stromberg Monterey semi-hollow body: Sweet! Yeah - I haven't actually played one, but I know I can return it if neccesary. I have a good feeling about it, though. I wasn't aware of them until just last weekend, when I saw Fareed Haque playing one. Sounded great in his hands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim R Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Testing, testing... 1,2, 1,2... I've always been a Gibson archtop nut, but I recently bought a custom shop '62 Reissue Strat (first Strat I've owned in about 20 years, and definitely the best one I've ever owned): (color is a bit off in this pic, which was taken with the iMac built-in camera ... it's actually more seafoam, with more green. I may try to add a couple more shots...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim R Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Here's the back o' the neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim R Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 I altered this shot in iPhoto to try to approximate the color better (very difficult to get this color to photograph accurately). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Skid Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 I was just skimming this thread for a while from the beginning... I miss AfricaBrass! Me, too. One heck of a nice guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundog Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 In keeping with the theme here, I just placed an order for this, a Stromberg Monterey semi-hollow body: Joe- Very nice. I played the non-cutaway version of that guitar (Newport?) about a year ago and remember liking it very much. Seems like a lot of guitar for the money. Congrats. on the purchase. Jim- "Seafoam Green" Surfs up bra! That's a seriously nice guitar. Hope you have many years of enjoyment with that baby. P.S. With all this guitar talk I can't help but think the scene from Wayne's World where Wayne goes to the guitar shop to admire that vintage white strat. "Oh yes, It will be mine someday...." Party on! P.P.S. No guitars for me lately, however I picked up a Vintage Proco Rat Distortion pedal for $20 bucks in a garage sale. It actually works! Had the woman throw in a "weed whacker" to seal the deal. I drive a hard bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 No guitar, but I have this coming today: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted April 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 No guitar, but I have this coming today: Cool. I guess it's easier on the back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Yeah, much easier. It's part of a system that I'll be getting soon that gives you two manuals and a full pedal board in three pieces that weigh 125lbs all together. Much nicer than the 425lbs B3. http://www.hammondorganco.com/xksystem.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted April 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Sweet! I was wondering how you would use it on a gig, now I know how you would kick bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted April 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Talk about derailing a thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Yeah, take that keyboard crap somewhere else. THIS IS THE PLACE must be selling like hotcakes those Hammond XK3s cost a small fortune, don't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 THIS IS THE PLACE must be selling like hotcakes those Hammond XK3s cost a small fortune, don't they? Sorry to say, but just because we're doing some equipment upgrades doesn't mean we're making money at this. I wish that were the case, but so far, we're still paying off our production debts on TITP. Jim is getting that XK3 for the sole purpose of reducing the physical stress of moving gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 I was confusing the XK3 with the Portable B3 which is several times more expensive. Glad to hear you guys are getting new gear. Sorry to hear you aren't raking in the dough from a terrific record. Maybe you guys could be on Oprah! Anything on that show sells like mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted April 19, 2006 Report Share Posted April 19, 2006 Joe's right, unfortunately. We still have a lot of debt from this last record (although I just paid off the studio on Monday, which felt really really good!) but we're doing ok. I got an artist endorsement with Hammond Suzuki, which means I can get stuff at dealer cost. The XK3 is still fairly pricey, the new B3 not withstanding, but with my discount it's not so bad. It just arrived via UPS. I'm excited to kick out the jamz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregN Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 I altered this shot in iPhoto to try to approximate the color better (very difficult to get this color to photograph accurately). If you ever want to sell it... I am here for you. Great axe. I love the 62 necks. Hey Joe, Can't wait to see the new gitbox. Been thinking about a 335 style, but maybe I need to check this out. It's not just for Jazz guys is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregN Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 THIS IS THE PLACE must be selling like hotcakes those Hammond XK3s cost a small fortune, don't they? Sorry to say, but just because we're doing some equipment upgrades doesn't mean we're making money at this. I wish that were the case, but so far, we're still paying off our production debts on TITP. Jim is getting that XK3 for the sole purpose of reducing the physical stress of moving gear. Physical and emotional. That beast scares me sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted April 20, 2006 Report Share Posted April 20, 2006 I got an artist endorsement with Hammond Suzuki Congratulations!! Does that involve any promotional work like store appearances and workshops? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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