a.miller

Before you put me down for buying MiM, it plays REALLY well, and maybe I'm just not a big enough guitar buff, but I can't tell if there's much of a difference between this one and American ones I've played.

No negative thoughts from me about MIM Fenders. They are awesome instruments -- really no difference than the American ones.

A cool way to make noise I've used a couple times in recording -- I open tune a guitar or bass to the major chord that they key of the song is in. So if the song is in C, I tune the guitar to open C...etc. Anyway, you can lay the guitar on the ground and sort of hammer on the body with both fists (pinky side) and get some really odd swells and cool sounds.

a.miller, what year/model of jazzmaster do you have?

I have a 2007 (I think -- got it for xmas) 1962 American Vintage Reissue. It is this one. Really, the more I play it the more I like it. I can get some strat tones out of it, but it seems to be a "softer" sounding guitar. A lot of strats sound too metallic to my ears. The Jazzmaster sounds good, but I think it could sound even better. Let me know how those pickups treat you. What model is yours?

I listened to this album again last night. It's truly an experience every time I hear it. So moving, so powerful.

I've been thinking about changing my stock jazzy's pickups for Jason Lollars. The bridge pick up in particular to me just sounds sort of weak and twangy. Thoughts?

I've been considering doing the same thing -- Lollars or Curtis Novak. I've heard that the pickups in the AVRI Fenders are supposed to be pretty good. However, I am kind of a believer that most stock pickups -- especially on Fenders, are kinda crappy.

You might try getting some Deoxit and spraying that in there. That stuff can make old pots sound new, and do a great job of cleaning electrical connections. Might be a good alternative to taking the thing apart.

Thanks for all the ideas folks. I think I'll pick up Graceland.

Hey Folks --

I know all the big hits from S&G, but don't know much of the rest of Paul Simon's (or S&G's) catalog. Any suggestions?

How do you think Aaron Rodgers feels about this?

"Fuck me."

Hot damn....can't wait to see the DVD.

I know there was a thread way back when....But, since the album released today....any thoughts? I didn't like it the first time through, but after about 5 listens, I am realizing how good it is.

Tiger is the best golfer that has ever lived. Also, the only athlete that is remotely as tough in the clutch is Jordan.

What are eveyone's thoughts on some really cool strat pickups? Since the world has gone guitar-building-crazy, I have developed some snobbery for nitro finishes, etc. Now I am thinking of building a really cool strat...

I was thinking of getting one of these to go on an accent wall in my room. Has anyone gotten one of these? Quality, etc.?

Sports movies make me a littly misty, too. Rudy gets me everytime. Also, Miracle really seems to get me.

Check out BFD. This program rocks for doing exactly what you want to do. You might look at getting Logic (by Apple) or something like that also.

On a similar note, does anyone know what needs to be done so that when you put a cd in the computer, itunes will recognize what the tracks, artist, etc.?

Hey folks --

Just wondering if anyone knows any places that have a good price and quality on getting some CDs made. Not a huge run, maybe 100 - 500. I would want the actual disks printed and the jacket, etc. I'm open to any suggestions and experiences. Basically, I don't want to get an album pressed and have it come in the mail looking like shit.

I saw a station with regular unleaded at $4.47 today.

 

California ... nice place to visit, probably couldn't afford to live here.

Yep. All the stations near me are over $4.50 a gallon. Fortunately, I just moved and can now bike to work.

Not really, you should see the work required to make an archtop..............holy shit.

It's actually carved in a lot of cases, right? That would be a little much. The fact that you're making everything from scratch is a really cool thing. Those numb fingers will be all worth it once they're strumming those strings.

How do you hook the neck on with an acoustic? I've been wanting to make a les paul or sg, but the thought of doing a set neck scares me.

I'm not certain, but I think my strat has three springs. I think Clapton does the 5 spring thing on his strats. That sounds like a simple, easily reversible option. Is there a good source for getting the exact springs I'd need?

I would think any guitar shop would have these items. They're really common, and pretty cheap too (). you could always order them from allparts.com.

14 Fret OM/OOO....................More on the process later.

 

 

Top:Adirondack Spruce/AA-AAA grade

Back and Sides:Mahogony

Neck:Mahogony

Bracing:Adirondack Spruce

Bridge and Fretboard:Indian Rosewood/Master grade

Bridge Brace:Rosewood

Binding and Headplate:Curly Maple

Headplate sandwich:Rosewood

Purfling:(wood fiber)B/WW/B

Position markers:Turquise dots

Kerfling:Mahogony

That is awesome. Building an acoustic guitar = the true test.

Hey there --

I moved to the LA area back in February. Life moves pretty fast out here, IMO. Lots of cool things to do. I lived in the heart of hollywood for the last four months and just recently moved into a house in North Hollywood. Life in the valley definitely isn't as cool as some other places.

Lookout on those gas prices....I'm seeing lots of $4.50/gal.

Checkout Santa Monica and Venice. Take a trip down to Palos Verdes.

Hey there --

You have two choices if you want to apply a clearcoat to your guitar. One, is a nitrocellulose laquer and the other is polyurethane. I have found that for "sealing" things, a spray polyurethane works pretty well. Nitrocellulose laquers have more solvents in them, which might dissolve the ink in the signatures. I've sprayed the poly on magazine photos before and had good results. Just do a bunch of misted coats to build up your desired protective layer.

Additionally, I would take off all the hardware on your guitar so that your can a smooth seam with the spray. Be sure to mask off the neck/fingerboard also, so you don't get any unwanted spray.

As far as pickups go, I think Gibson 57 Classics sound awesome. I have two guitars with this pickup and they sound super.

Or is it just about some people who can maybe sing - and if so, sing other people's songs, and still yet - may go on to make an album where all they do is sing songs written for them while using tools such as Auto-Tune and the like. Interesting - we have had this debate before, I think.

Yes. And, in my opinion, the record industry need look no further that this shitty process to answer for their dwindling sales numbers.