Guest Roger
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Jacki…
Please consider sharing pics of your cherished musical instruments! You know what? Guitar players….long, short, sinny, or fat fingers…at the end of the day are just folks of all skill levels, but do share a few things in common, like the ability to be happy alone or with others! We are happy to play just for our own enjoyment, or perhaps to please others…even air guitar! As long as you have fun…what can ever be, or go wrong, with that? Take pride in that purple uke! It is, afterall, your very own “baby mine”! Bless the MLT for inspiring all of us! Roger
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Michael….What a great collection. Even if a member only has one guitar, and considsrs it his or her “baby”, they should post a picture and add any back-story they might have about it.
Your collection is filled with some real beauties and some unique players! This is one thing I love about the MLT…their collection of instruments and the way they appear to care for them. I think that is an important part of the MLT gig. I could be wrong about such things, but I do not think so. I love checking out their “herd” to see what they might be playing next time around!
Again…nice collection and something in which to take pride!
Roger
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I understand one having hesitation about posting such items. I get it. However, my view is that the Twins encouraged interaction between themselves and those folks who opted to join this C!ub. To me, it is a great way to celebrate and express ourselves about all things 60s, with a strong emphasis on music of that era…especially groups like the Beatles…and now the MLT.
I see side discussions about the music, the era, the general grove many experienced, and, yes, even the instruments used to produce those great sounds and the wonderful vibe back then, to be legitimate forum discussion venues. The wonderful thing about the Club, as I see it, it is suppose to be much more than just about the MLT…but those kinds of discussions (about these young women and their accomplishments) certainly a great part of this website.
As for me, this general forum area is set up for these things….and I mean writing about those topics related to the music and the grove of that era….good, clean, fun stuff. I do hope others post pictures of, and add comments about, artifacts/instruments that were and remain important to them…again, with a clear connection to what the MLT have in mind for their website and this Club that we have all joined.
Great day to you!
Roger
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Here are my current acoustics, minus my Taylor KOA Baby for couch playing…
L to R. Takamine parlor, Takamine P7, Taylor 916ce, Epi E160 JLennon, Epi EJ200
Just finished jamming with a friend and used both Epi’s while playing a few Beatles classics from their first LP. Fun afternoon when you can do that. Time to sit back and listen to a few MLT numbers.
Roger
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McKenzie’s Raiders…calavary to the rescue. Lost in Space…danger Will Robinson! Batman…holy schniky Robin! Beverly Hillbillies…showed early on how important “black gold” could be, and watching Jethro do his “cyphering” was a blast…taught me how to count! Roger
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Godin A-6s…acoustic and humbucker blend…great sounding and beautiful finishes…cannot have just one! My triplets.
Oh…and a St. Vincent hanging out in the background just for kicks. The mini humbuckers on the Vincent sound outstanding. The guitar can be made to sound so different with five position switch…just an amazing sounding, albeit weird looking to some folks, guitar. It feels great to hold and play and the necks on Music Man products….something special.
That is it for today….more to come if interested. Have a great MLT day! Be well everyone. A few surprises coming in future pictures.
Roger
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You should post a pic of your piano. I have a Yamaha Clavinova 609…what a dream machine! I have to get into more lessons. I may have to unload it since it really does not get played much…it needs to be in the hands of someone who might better appreciate it. The sounds it can make…wow! Check out YouTube to see folks play one of them. There is a man from the Netherlands who is a fantastic player…he makes his 609 sing! Roger
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Michael,
A Godin Fifth Ave.! Flat French finish? They are beautiful instruments. I am always amazed at how Godins are not well-recognized as great guitars. I actually have owned quite a few over the years…not a bad one in the lot. They are known for their consistent craftsmanship and for their necks. I will try to capture a pic of all my Godins. I use a Roland GR55 (guitar synth) with a couple to make the coolest sounds, even some weird ones…but all fun. I have a Godin jazz player that they stopped crafting about twenty years ago. Heavy beast, but what a neck! One thing that I love about a few of my Godins is that they incorporate a boost button near the tone and volume controls…adds a punch when it is your turn to power through with a lead rift…handy.
Nice couple of Gretsch guitars…those Falcons are sweet looking guitars. My only Gretsch is a Cliff Gallup jet with a fixed Bigsby. Have never gotten used to the fixed arm…I am in discussions with a pro-shop about replacing it with a Duane Eddy arm. I noted what Lisa did with her jet-DSV’s fixed arm…the Dusenberg system looks cool, but I fear I may have to end up drilling holes or doing something else that impacts its finish…no way! I should try to find out what Lisa had to do to get her Dusenberg system onto her DSV.
Take care,
Roger
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…and the light’s big brother…
Source…a television shopping channel…this is what happens when a person has too much time on his or her hands…..shopping for guitars and these kinds of things ? Not related to MLT, but an interesting sidenote all the same! Just more proof that great minds think alike!
Roger
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Just a funny side on your picture…could not help but notice the backdrop and a ceiling light you have….hmmmm. Looks vaguely familiar…..
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Issues????? What issues? ?. I do not have a clue what you are talking about! ?
Roger
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Not a common post…well, it should be! A big part of the MLT experience includes the instruments that they have acquired over the years. Personally, I believe one reason for having collected so many over the years is because I consider their looks and the craftsmanship that went into their construction…it is like art to me. This why I have them on display…so others might enjoy them. If they do not appreciate them, so be it…who cares?
I think there should be a forum area within the MLT website just for pics of instruments and other items related to the celebration of all things 1960s-Beatles-MLT music…isn’t that what these young women are all about? Their performances and their obvious love of music (and many things 60s) is commendable.
Well, those are my thoughts, and my thoughts and opinions, along with $3.50, will get you a pint at your favorite watering hole this evening!
Take care,
Roger
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Look forward to seeing your pics. roger
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Hi Howard,
the banjos are so nice. My Deerings are so sweet sou ding and very easy to play…the touch it takes is much less than most acoustics. The sound projects so nicely. I thought the MLT approach to music is well-suited for a banjo. These instruments are referred to in various ways. For me, they are simply banjos. I hope you get the chance to check one out in the future. Roger
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My favorite guitar/s….that is a tough one! The guitars which I kind of grab the most, and of the ones I posted pictures of today…
My 40th anniversary strat…heck of a great neck!
My custom shop 90s white tele…flamed maple neck…so nice
my Earnie Ball Valentine
my KOA Godin A6…all three are great players
my Deering B6 six string banjo…the one with the pick-up….Mona/Lisa would enjoy adding that element to their music
I have several more guitars. I plan to post pics of the rest this weekend. Thanks for the comments. I would love to see what others play.
It is sooooo cool using my Ipad and Yamaha software (chord tracker) to play along with the MLT! I simply buy their albums through iTunes…bring the songs up in Chord Tracker, and the selected song plays with the MLT singing and playing, and showing the chords for me…all in real time. Like I said…very cool and hours of fun playing along with my favorite tunes!
Roger