PopTodd

I think the one in the photo is somewhere around $750 - $850. Not bad for what you're getting.

Friend of mine is now building Telecasters from various Tele parts and custom-hand-wound pickups. J2K Guitars I want one so badly! Here's some more:

I could never forget those albums. I love those albums. They are also among my favorites. But Up on the Sun is their masterwork.

Up on the Sun is essential; better than Meat Puppets II, IMO. (Although II is considered their masterwork.)

I agree. I thought the same thing. Looks like it was designed by a middle schooler. Wish that Curt had done the art for this one, as usual. Still, let's see what the MUSIC is like.

Okay, so nothing that the Pups has done since the millennium has really grabbed me -- at all. But, they were my gateway band and I will ALWAYS pay attention whenever the guys put out something new. As always, I am taking a wait and see with this one. Hopefully, I won't be too disappointed this time.

Just saw the documentary and it was really well-done. Wouldn't recommend it for anybody who is not already a fan or does not already have an interest in Harry. But for you fans, it is a pretty interesting look at the man, his life, and his music. A pretty sad story, for sure. But still a good view and good insight. Sad that it seemed like he died just as he finally got to a happy place in his life. But, that's what years of abuse will do to you, I guess.

That looks positively face-melting!!! Thanks for the follow-up!

This is my dream acoustic: The Collings 001 Wish that I could get one for less than $4500 or so. Sound like no other guitar that I have ever heard. So gorgeous!

Report back on the Ty Segal set. I really like Melted and am curious as to how he does live.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuklqJD3v0c&feature=related

Another lightbulb joke. (Best if told by somebody who has actually had brain surgery).: How many brain surgery patients does it take to screw in a lightbulb? I don't know, how many? How many brain surgery patients does it take to screw in a lightbulb? I don't know, how many? How many brain surgery patients does it take to screw in a lightbulb? I don't know, how many? How many brain surgery patients does it take to screw in a lightbulb? I don't know, how many? How many brain surgery patients does it take to screw in a lightbulb? I don't know, how many?!?!?! How many brain surgery

How many hipsters does it take to screw in a lightbulb? It's a pretty obscure number; you've probably never heard of it.

I forgot about him. Wife would kill me! So, I guess that I could also add Brent Mydland (Grateful Dead) to the list, too.

Stevie Ray Vaughan Joe Strummer Jay Bennett (Wilco) Brad Delp (Boston) Alex Chilton (Big Star) Probably some more, but again... thankful that it's a relatively short list.

Nice. Congrats, Richard! It's beautiful.

That's fucking awesome.

Agreed. It's a great record. And I love how it morphs over the course of the album: starts out as a kinda retro-60's pop-sounding thing, and slowly becomes more electronic and atmospheric, as the album goes on. It's seamless and beautiful.

You'll be even happier after you see them; freaking amazing live band. Just a great time. Period.

Saw them opening for Fugazi. Speaking of which, is Fugazi still kicking it, or should I mention them in this thread, too?