Guest Roger
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Tomas, Great looking guitar….it looks like a real rocker! Curious as to what you play it through and some of your favorite music…when it comes to playing and just listening pleasure.
Jung, I agree with Howard…don’t give up on those lessons. Playing the piano is such a wonderful gift! And, I have a feeling your digital piano may offer you added incentives by way of additional sounds.
Jackie, A uke is on my “to buy” list. Talking to folks at my local guitar shop about things. They have a rather large selection. I love the MLT when the uke is made part of their songs.
Roger
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If anyone would like to share pictures of, or just discussion about, your musical instruments, please feel free to do so. Or, perhaps there is a piece of “dream” music-related equipment that you would love to own…why not share those dreams with us? Perhaps it is a vintage piece. Or, maybe it is something that has just been developed. I have a feeling that our club’s membership ranks are filled with musicians…past, present, or those with hopes of starting to play in the future – it’s all good! Roger
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Jackie,
I am sure others are more deserving,
but if you insist,
then there is little reason to resist.
This mantle I shall humbly accept,
but please keep in mind my talents have slipped…
that’s why the walls are covered,
with guitars and fond memories of past gigs through which I now trip.
How nice of you, Jackie. How sweet. GR ?
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Welcome Paul. This site is full of many things 1960s and the people are very cool and very helpful. You can tell through their music and all their forms of interaction that Lisa and Mona, and their parents, are “super people” people. Truly wholesome and talented…and, most important of all…they are real! Again, welcome…people here are supportive, nonjudgemental, and fun! Roger
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Not everyone’s cup of tea, but a lap steel offers a distinctive sound to many 60s hits and certainly adds to country songs. You do not need much to add finesse to a song. I have always envied a person who can play steel guitar really well…such a gift. Here is my entry level Gretsch lap steel.
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Good point about enlarging the photos, Howard, thanks! Here is a pic of my Godin Montreal. Very useful guitar as it has great tonal qualities. Subdued looks, but a real treasure with low action and a good feel when holding it.
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Here is the backside…sexy!
Cannot see it well, but this guitar has an absolutely beautiful flamed maple binding. There is just a ton going on with this guitar. Not every person’s preference when it comes to the spalted maple finish, but beauty really is in the eye of the beholder…and I like it.
Roger
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Here is my Ibanez Jazz guitar – very smooth, nice player. Neck has a wonderful feel, and for a somewhat larger guitar it is not difficult to get around it.
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MEx3y20jo20
You got me thinking about groups that may not be all that known, even back in the day. This song by the Critters captured my attention as a very young boy with his transistor radio at the local swimming pool on a hot summer’s afternoon. just laying out, getting a dark tan, with the radio next to my head. Lots of guitar sparkle and upbeat lyrics from what seems to be a more innocent time.
And…Mr Dieingly Sad Another summer hit….kind of.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4XZt7hocUoQ
A second vote would have to be the Dave Clark Five’s song, “Because”…one of my all-time fav’s!
Roger
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Wipe Out with Surfer Joe on the B side…a 45. Good grief…that was a long time ago.
Roger
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Happy birthday to another gemini…err…..to two geminis! Clearly, an interesting month for twins to be born! Congratulations, Roger
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One more…here is a Godin Jazz guitar that is very unique. This is a heavy player which produces some really mellow sound. This is one of those synth guitars and using the Roland GR55 allows you to contour the shape of your sound.
Roger
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Here is my G&L tele which I feel has the best overall neck for playability in my collection. I think G&L guitars get no respect, like this brand is the Rodney Dangerfield of the guitar scene. Hot pick-ups, comfortable to play, and a neck that allows you to play with finesse or crunch.
Roger
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Here’s where I “tip my hat” to Lisa…
Brand new Gretsch – Cliff Gallup signature with fixed Bigsby…just a few days “new” at my house. These babies are a bit pricey. After playing this for a few hours, I find I truly love this guitar, but the fixed arm must be swapped out. I plan to put a Duane Eddy swivel on it and also a different bridge to enhance the guitar’s tone. Also, I prefer medium jumbo size frets…these frets just look and feel tiny. Something a person gets accustomed to after a bit…one just has to pay attention to chord formation as it is a little unforgiving. Overall, I see why Lisa’s 2012 DSV is her go to guitar. ? Perhaps this Gallup will become mine.
Roger
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Looking forward to seeing your pictures. I love what companies have done with technology these days. I once owned a Roland D-50 which I consider the first step towards a digital keyboard/synth. In the 1980s, the D-50 was the keyboard many wanted to own and use. By today’s standards, it must seem rather like a vintage piece of equipment. Personally, I think the vibe of a D-50 sound is fantastic. The only Baldwin instrument I ever owned was one of my first “real” guitars – a hallow bodied, double-cut-a-way that was cherry red and showed the wood grain. I recall that it almost had a violin-like head stock…funny looking, I thought, but what an easy-to-play guitar it was. Take care, Roger