Hello All

It's been a while since I've posted, and I really only have a quick two
questions. I'm looking for good push/pull pots for an SG. I like to mod my
guitars, but the pots I've been getting from Musician's Friend seam to fart out
on me. They are hard to get sodder to stick to, even with ALOT of flux, and I've
melted two trying.

Second question, I used to know which rating of pot to use (250k or 500k) and I
can't anymore. So, I'd love help there too.

Thanks

Skip

Happy Thanksgiving, y'all

I was playing "In My World" last night, nice progressions
but a very boring strumming pattern. There's a part I'm
not quite sure about it.

It's the chorus or break. I think the progression is
Dm G Dm Am Dm G D
But I'm not sure about the Dm. I found a site on the web
that said it was a Dm7 (xx0211) but that doesn't sound
right either.

Any help?

Thanks,

j

Greetings,

I am new to this list and mainly play in alternate tunings and am very much into
the music of the late John Martyn.  I can't believe that I discover the music of
folks after they have passed.

Back to the point of my post, last weekend I learned to play "I don't to know"
by John Martyn and it is played in DADGCD with the capo on the 5th fret and it
sounds amazing and even more so when I went to play it on my 12 string Kona
12NE.

I wanted to know if anyone knows of chords in this tuning.  I guess I could
convert DADGAD chords to this tuning.

Many Thanks,

Larry Harris

Sorry canot agree with you. Beside being a mountaneer in my spare time, I was
for 6 years the main buyer of one of the biggest lumber companies in Europe and
I personally bought huge quantities of lumber of various hardwood species from
all over the world, US included. Believe me, I know what I'm speaking about!
The core problem is not the "endangered" woods, "sustainable woods" or other
press pumped things. If you harvest from a forest according to what is
appropriate from biological point of view (there's an anual growing rate of each
forest according to the species, age of the trees, climate etc) you can be sure
the next generations will have the same forest in the same place).
The main problem is what a lawyer would call "law reinforcement". In US you hear
on a daily basis of deforestation in the Amazon, for instance. Quite true and
sad. There are no laws against that? There are, but not inforced. It is not the
place to discuss how and why here.
On the other hand: I really don't care if Gibson will make my guitar from ash,
spruce, cherry, mahogany, cedar, rosewood or whatever they want, as long as the
instrument will sound as a Gibson.
Sustainable wood? You really don't want to know how many companies in US,
Europe, China or Malaysia, India or Indonesia claim they make their products
from "sustainable wood" that is far from being sustainable. I agree with you
that this situation must come to an end, but just the simple label "made from
sustainable wood" won't help at all.

Posho
Keep Playing

--- In randysguitarclinic@yahoogroups.com, "Marshall B" <morbidmarshall@...>
wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In randysguitarclinic@yahoogroups.com, "Posho" <bsalajan@> wrote:
> >
> > Paul,
> > In my opinion this is a political matter not a guitaristical one.
> >
> > Posho
> > Keep Playing!
> >
> This is a guitar related issue. It will affect the price and quality of the
very core of what a guitar is. Wood. Granted, not every guitar is made of
imported, exotic hardwoods, however, there are many of us that wonder what will
be on the list next. Maybe ebony? Lumber is a vastly decreasing commodity on our
planet, and to think that it will not continue to demand a premium is absurd.
These are things that were taken completely for granted just 10yrs. ago. Now,
rosewood and other once common woods will be harder to find. Hopefully, we will
be thoughtful enough to conserve some of these rarer, premium woods. It would
sure be a sad day for all of us guitar players if,one day, Maple was put on the
'endangered' list. Just something to think about.
>
> Marshall B. (would be sad if he couldn't get an ebony fretboard)
>

--- In randysguitarclinic@yahoogroups.com, "beastmbardner" <beastmbardner@...>
wrote:
>
> hi all! our band recently played the boardwalk in sheffield and got a few live
tracks recorded, and we were wondering what people thought of them as we're
talking of heading into a studio after new years to record stuff properly.
>
> if u could give us any feedback/constructive critisism on the songs it would
be much appriciated - http://www.myspace.com/asylum49uk
>
> also if u like what u hear pls feel free to drop us an add on myspace or a
facebook request.
>
> Cheers
>
I believe every band that is out there giggin' should step into the studio.
Granted, you have to have your material down solid, but it can definately be a
good experience. Having a professional engineer the process will also give you a
more polished sound to put on a demo. Good Luck.

Marshall B.

--- In randysguitarclinic@yahoogroups.com, "Posho" <bsalajan@...> wrote:
>
> Paul,
> In my opinion this is a political matter not a guitaristical one.
>
> Posho
> Keep Playing!
>
This is a guitar related issue. It will affect the price and quality of the very
core of what a guitar is. Wood. Granted, not every guitar is made of imported,
exotic hardwoods, however, there are many of us that wonder what will be on the
list next. Maybe ebony? Lumber is a vastly decreasing commodity on our planet,
and to think that it will not continue to demand a premium is absurd. These are
things that were taken completely for granted just 10yrs. ago. Now, rosewood and
other once common woods will be harder to find. Hopefully, we will be thoughtful
enough to conserve some of these rarer, premium woods. It would sure be a sad
day for all of us guitar players if,one day, Maple was put on the 'endangered'
list. Just something to think about.

Marshall B. (would be sad if he couldn't get an ebony fretboard)

hi all! our band recently played the boardwalk in sheffield and got a few live
tracks recorded, and we were wondering what people thought of them as we're
talking of heading into a studio after new years to record stuff properly.

if u could give us any feedback/constructive critisism on the songs it would be
much appriciated - http://www.myspace.com/asylum49uk

also if u like what u hear pls feel free to drop us an add on myspace or a
facebook request.

Cheers

Paul,
In my opinion this is a political matter not a guitaristical one.

Posho
Keep Playing!

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20091118/BUSINESS01/911180400/2047/BUSINESS/Gi\
bson+Guitar+plant+in+Nashville+raided+by+feds

Paul Zukowski
pezcleo@...
http://www.pezmusic.com/
http://profile.myspace.com/pezmusicct






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To me it is little bit hard to sit and play an ovation. Mine is pretty slim but
I still prefer to have it on the strap as electric. Sounds great though.
Check out my video, hope you enjoy it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXe2KRLYFbk

Cheers

If you check out different Ovation models you'll find they are not all the same.
(other than they play and sound great)
I had a Celebrity, it was very round and hard to keep from slipping sitting
down. Still a great guitar.
I now have a 1975 Custom balladeer, the top and bottom sides are very flat and
it plays like any acoustic sitting down, even though the back is round.
Anyway.... What I wanted to tell you is years ago (I dont know if they still do)
Ovation had a soft rubber sticky back pad that you could put on the bottom side
of the guitar to make it not slip.
I was thinking for my celebrity that the non slip things they make for the floor
of your shower would work just as well.

If you adopt a more classical playing posture, with your left foot propped up on
a support and the guitar resting on your left knee, you may find that you can
play your Ovations just fine. I will agree that it takes some getting used to,
but I can play my Ovation sitting. I don't particullarly like playing accoustics
in the standing possition myself, its just a matter of preferrence. I have
better control and attack on them while seated. Now, for electrics, I usually
stand all of the time, and have the guitar slung a bit lower and at more of an
angle than most would consider 'proper' form. Again, whatever works for you, is
the best posture for you.

Marshall B.

I have an Ovation Celebrity that came new in the case for $399. I love this
guitar. It has action more like an electric, but the volume of a big bodied
accoustic. I actually had some difficulty finding the Ovation you are looking
at, but it appears to be an older model. That isn't a bad thing, mind you, as
the electronic end of it is one of thier more exceptional units. If you are
going to pay $300 or under, it is going to be a good deal.

I researched some other modles with shallow bowl depths. The Ovation Elite
series (at $599 and some change) have two versions the 1868 TX with a
super-shallow bowl & the 1778 TX with a mid depth (which is slightly less deep
than a standard Ovation like mine). Also, there is the Ovation "iDea" line that
has a built in MP3 player/recorder for about the same money.

Marshall B. (big fan of the Ovation)

yeah it is a neat concept!  but like you said i would not pay $500 for it!  for
that much money i could get a real nice esp or schecter. :oP

Well this is my third week showing up at the open mic at Java Joe's Coffeehouse
in Jamaica Plain, MA. We call it JP around here. Sixteen people signed up and I
was number 14. I played a version of Greensleeves similar to Jeff Beck's version
on Beckola. Then I did an original composition called US Anything which is on my
Reverb Nation site.
Tim Boston on ReverbNation
http://www.reverbnation.com/timboston
Java Joe's Coffeehouse, Jamaica Plain, MA
Open Mic Fridays Sign up6:15pm open mic 7-9:30pm
http://www.javajo.net/events.htm

Randy and Petala are pleased to welcome our newest members to Randy's
Guitar Clinic.

Kindly introduce yourselves and give us a bit of
background on what type of guitar and music you play, along with your
gear and level of experience. You are welcome to lurk, too, but if
you have knowledge or questions, please share both as it really helps
our newbies.

Three basic group rules:
NO profanity in your posts (kids here)
NO flaming
NO spamming

All posts are strictly moderated to maintain a clean & friendly guitar group.

If you want to show off your own site then we ask that you be a
contributing member who POSTS helpful answers or lessons, and not just the link
to your own page. Same goes for advertising your gear for sale.

Feel free to ask any questions as we have an excellent group of
musicians that are more than willing to help. Please check out the
files, links and photo sections of our group as listed below for free
lessons, including audio & video clips. In addition, Randy has free
guitar lessons at his webpage and at youtube.

The links section at our group is continuously reviewed in our spare time to
ensure the links are active. (you may find a dead link once in a while but let
us know if you do)

GROUP LINKS:
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GROUP FILES:
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GROUP DOCUMENTS, PHOTOS AND MORE:
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/randysguitarclinic/photos/

RANDY'S FREE GUITAR LESSONS:
http://webspace.webring.com/people/pv/vangar/

HERE ARE JUST A FEW:

LEARN THE NAME OF THE NOTES ON THE FRETBOARD:
http://webspace.webring.com/people/pv/vangar/FretboardBasics.htm

GET YOUR PICKING AND FRETTING HAND USED TO PLAYING INDIVIDUAL NOTES ON EVERY
STRING:

WALK THE BOARD:
http://webspace.webring.com/people/pv/vangar/walkboard.html

WARM UP:
http://webspace.webring.com/people/pv/vangar/warmup.htm

LEARN YOUR SCALES AND SCALE FORMS:
http://webspace.webring.com/people/pv/vangar/scalevsscaleform.html

START TO TRAIN YOUR EAR TO HEAR INTERVALS:
http://webspace.webring.com/people/pv/vangar/EarTraining.html

FREE VIDEO LESSONS BY RANDY SADEWATER AT YOUTUBE:
http://www.youtube.com/user/randysguitarclinic

Join us at Myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/randysadewater
http://www.myspace.com/steelepetala

If you have a specific lesson you would like help with, please ask and if
possible, Randy will post it here at the group, on his webpage, and on youtube.

Welcome again!

Petala and Randy (Randy and Petala-Group Owners/The Troubador & His Lady)

http://webspace.webring.com/people/pv/vangar/

My Ovation 12-string Custom has performed flawlessly for the past 19 years (wish
I could say the sam about myself) - no intonation issues, cracks, warps, neck
adjustment, action re-set, etc. (I think I've changed the 9-volt battery a few
times though).  And I've even dropped it and banged it around at times. Yes, the
round back does have a tendency to slide off the beer-gut but nothing a good
strap won't cure. And the combination of sound tone, projection, and road
worthiness is simply unbeatable.





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Hi everyone,

I have seen a lot of teaching gadgets, but not this particular one.

My opinion (just an opinion, nothing more) of all the teaching gadgets is that
the content of the lesson plan is far more important than the medium that
presents the lesson.

And I have not found any lesson content worth $500.

I have had two guitar lessons in my life.  When my parents bought a guitar for
my sister and I to share, it included four free lessons from the in-house
instructor at the store.  My sister got two lessons, and I got two lessons.

After that I read books, and hung out with other guitar players.

Your thirst for knowledge will determine whether you learn guitar or not.  Not
the gadgets.

There is plenty of FREE content on the web.  Find the other guitar players in
your area, and where they jam and hang out.

Keep Playing!  Remember, only YOU can make YOU a better guitarist.

Randy Sadewater
1guitarjunkie
http://www.myspace.com/1guitarjunkie

http://webspace.webring.com/people/pv/vangar/

Live Clip performing Soul Man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qzm06x8Kd54


I enjoy playing my guitar everyday . . . .

I enjoy playing my guitar everyday . . . .

I enjoy playing my guitar everyday . . . .






--- In randysguitarclinic@yahoogroups.com, timmytheimpaler <timmytheimpaler@...>
wrote:
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> I just saw an advertisement for a guitar tutor that connects via USB.  The
> fretboard lights up to teach chords and scales and such.  Does anyone have
> an opinion on this?  I like the idea, but not $500 worth. Anybody tried such
> a thing, especially a cheaper version?
>
>  I have no connection with the company; I just came across it in a catalog.
> Here's the URL:
>
> http://www.hammacher.com/Product/77610?promo=search
>
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Hi Mike and everyone,

Ovations do that unless you wear a strap.  I wear a strap on both my ovations
even if I am gonna play sitting down.  I ususally play standing up.  I have
played standing up for so many years, that it feels strange now when I sit down
with my guitar.

So don't worry, it is not your posture.

Keep Playing!  Remember, only YOU can make YOU a better guitarist.

Randy Sadewater
1guitarjunkie
http://www.myspace.com/1guitarjunkie

http://webspace.webring.com/people/pv/vangar/

Live Clip performing Soul Man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qzm06x8Kd54


I enjoy playing my guitar everyday . . . .

I enjoy playing my guitar everyday . . . .

I enjoy playing my guitar everyday . . . .

I just saw an advertisement for a guitar tutor that connects via USB.  The
fretboard lights up to teach chords and scales and such.  Does anyone have
an opinion on this?  I like the idea, but not $500 worth. Anybody tried such
a thing, especially a cheaper version?

  I have no connection with the company; I just came across it in a catalog.
Here's the URL:

http://www.hammacher.com/Product/77610?promo=search


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I played a couple of Ovations yesterday at Guitar Center.  I really like the way
they sound.  I guess I have bad posture or something because with the rounded
back it kept sliding down my leg towards my knee.  Like I said though, it could
just be bad guitar posture on my part.  I can see where someone smaller than me
(I'm 6'1") would really enjoy that design.  Some acoustic guitars, even some
that aren't jumbos, can be very unwieldy.  Just my $0.02.

~Mike




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Does anyone have any opinions on this guitar?  I am wanting an acoustic that I
can plug in.  I am also looking for something smaller than the regular sized
acoustic, which I have now and it's too big for me.  I also like the fact that
it has a rounded back.

This particular guitar I found on Craig's List for a good price.  Also, I don't
want a 'beginner' guitar, but something midranged.

Any opinions on the Ovation?

Thanks,

Cathy

It seems obvious that this Ed Roman is speaking only HIS opinion. As I have been
reading these posts about the Les Pauls. Now you say he is bashing Older U.S.A.
made Kramers?! I have a Focus 6000. I bought it new in '89. It was my
best/favorite guitar and nothing beat it for tone and durability. I have dropped
it (usually when the strap came off the button) more than a few times. I even
clocked some guy in the skull with the headstock, the pointy end once. Metal is
a tough gig sometimes, and he got in my way on stage.. LOL. Still, the Kramer
kept kicking. The only problems that I had came from my own lack of proper care.
I used to play alot of parties, and after awhile all the sweat, smoke and spills
take thier tole on a guitar. In my opinion, you can't find a better Kramer than
those old USAs.

Like anything else, I'm sure Ed is wrong on alot of counts. He may believe that
the Japanese make better guitars. That's his opinion. I have to say he is
mistaken, because I know better by experience. Jackson USA Custom Shop modlel
are far supperior to the Japanese versions. My old Charvel is Japanese, I think,
and it has some issues (soon to be remedied by a rebuild). Ibanze makes some
fine guitars, and thier best seem to be from Japan. Again, opinion. As far as
the Les Pauls go, well, I don't personally know because I don't have any
experience playing those. Sad thing is, Mr. Roman seems to use his site as a
personal sounding-board, and some people believe that it is in some way
"Official" or sanctioned information. I know bettter.

I am currently refurbishing the old Focus. Stripped to wood, and getting all new
electrics, pick-ups (Seymore Duncans, which is the brand that made this axe
scream originally, just upgraded versions), and a custom paint job that will
replace what was billed as "Metallic Fuscia"... yeah, pink. Trust me, I caught
alot of flack for that. LOL.

Thanks For Living..

Marshall B. (having his own opinion)

check this out yall. this boy is great,yahoo

http://www.fendermuseum.com/

I also saw an Ed Roman post about Kramers, that all the older nice ones were
made in Japan or outside the US, yet I have an older 80's Striker model that is
a fine guitar and clearly has a Made in USA cast into the neckplate.
And I have a Les Paul BFG with the single piece neck that has no problems, a
fine axe. It appears that the grain actually follows the headstock angle curve.

--- In randysguitarclinic@yahoogroups.com, Elva <elva@...> wrote:
>
> Just wondering if it's "blue" notes you are adding to your scales.
> Elva
>
>
>
After reading "1GuitarJunkie's" explination of the 'blue notes' I would have to
say, No, as he defined them. Now, whether or not these added notes create a
blues style scale pattern, well, I'm not sure of that. It definately has a
'minor' tone. If you played this pattern of mine in a way differing from the way
I do, maybe it would sound bluesy. I'm still trying to figure out how best to
diagram it and share it with the group (i.e. via a web link or what have you).

Hi from Brian,
I must say I was a little hesitant to mention the name of Mr Ed Roman in my
comments about Les Paul's, as I had heard of problems with his store also over
here in Liverpool. This was to do with the sale of Mosrite guitars Ventures
models.

But it is a pity you guys in the USA cannot get to enjoy some of the European
made guitars. I love my Patrick Eggle Berlin and a pal in Okie who tried it
definitely wanted to swap his Tele for one!! Now, as a treat, do a web search
for the "birdfish" guitar. I think they are made by Ulrich Tueffel, but maybe my
spelling of his name, not correct.

God Bless

Brian in Liverpool

A guy named Siggi Mertens posted a Free video Guitar Lesson of "One of Us"

Here is the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqpIkLSLN8c&feature=related

I hope that helps!

Keep Playing!  Remember, only YOU can make YOU a better guitarist.

Randy Sadewater
1guitarjunkie
http://www.myspace.com/1guitarjunkie

http://webspace.webring.com/people/pv/vangar/

Live Clip performing Soul Man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qzm06x8Kd54


I enjoy playing my guitar everyday . . . .

I enjoy playing my guitar everyday . . . .

I enjoy playing my guitar everyday . . . .

hi , can you help me play one of us by joanne osborrne :> thanks a lot

I had a Gibson LP in the early 70s and left it leaned up against my amp (stupid
stupid stupid) while ordering a beer at the bar during a break, from where I saw
it slowly fall over to the right.  Not a hard fall, and to a carpeted stage, but
it cracked the neck right where it met the headstock.  It turned out to be a
blessing in disguise though.  The thing was a pain to keep in tune on the road
and I ended up replacing it with a less expensive SG that was much better in
that regard.

I am a Fender Squire Strat player now due to financial limitations.  The darn
thing stays in tune well, sound good, and plays easier than anything I have ever
owned.  I would take it over than both of the more expensive Fender Mexi-Strats
owned by occasional jam buddies.  All of which makes me feel really smart for
the spending nearly 8 hours over two days in the local music shop driving the
sales guy nuts but playing nearly every Squire Strat they had before finding the
right one.  Still ... the sound of an LP or SG with humbuckers can not be
duplicated on any Strat, so one of these days I will drive another sales guy
nuts playing all the Epiphone LPs and SGs in the store.

Tom