Anyone here play a Gretsch?
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I wouldn't give you $1.00
SG John
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That's only because it's "Round-Up Orange." The nostalgia factor is cute, but I wouldn't want to be seen with it in public. Just like a Japanese motorcycle or fat broad.
I'm not either. But doing it everyday on large machining centers, the last thing I want to ever work on is my car. Especially since my boss likes to give me all the "mystery electrical problems" on our different machines. It wouldn't be so bad if we stuck to one control, but noooooo..... We have to use Heidenhain, Siemens, Mitsubishi, and Fanuc. And, nothing is consistent. I work on an average of three different style electrical cabinets every week.
And sometimes depending on where the machine is built, it's a mashup of Siemens and Fanuc.
I worked far more often on carburetors and points than on EFI. I just rolled up 250,000 miles on my 2006 Mustang GT.
SG John
Ambassador of Cool Guitars and Amps.
My '01 Audi A6 just hit 208,000 miles today.
I guess I'm just too traditional.
SG John
Ambassador of Cool Guitars and Amps.
Then, I'm surprised you aren't accepting of the Bo Diddley Beat. It's one of the building blocks of rock and roll. If it wasn't for him, so many others would have never followed.
In case Ray is wondering, yes I have seen him live.
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Ghostwolf
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Kinda like an old school ashtray bridge on a telecaster. Yeah, it's Leo's choice, so traditional, but in practice, not so usable.
Honestly, I've never listened to his work. In 'traditional' I mean that I view the Les Paul and Stratocasters aesthetically pleasing to my eye. I like how a Destroyer and Explorer look, but don't like the playing feel.
In my very early years, I was listening to Sam Cooke, James Ray, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Howlin Wolf, Chuck Berry, Albert King, The Shirelles, The Ventures, Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass, Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, Mel Street and The Eagles...all records from my Mom's record collection....and many with 1/2" holes in the covers and signed to her by the artists.
It wasn't until my Uncle moved in with us for a while in 1974 that I first heard 'Mississippi Queen," Ram Jam's "Black Betty" and many songs by Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Scorpions. Probably the debut album by AC/DC was my biggest single influence. This was closely followed by Def Leppard's 1980 release "On Through The Night" and Motorhead's "Ace Of Spades."
Nothing by Van Halen ever grabbed me. I cannot explain it. the chops were there. It was innovative. It was hard to learn, but it had no soul whatsoever.
By 1980, I was working full time (at 15) in a bar band, pulling in $125.00/week for 5 nights worth of work, dropping out of high school to follow my dream. At this point, I really stopped listening to music outside the hard rock realm because bands like Ratt, Ozzy, Scorpions, and AC/DC was the sound that I craved. I was busy learing new songs for my job, so I listeed to what I needed to be proficient at.
I viewed it much like a musical buffet. I just gravitated towards what I liked and didn't pay much attention to the rest of the sonic offerings.
In recent years, I have enjoyed Joe Bonnamassa, 5FDP, Volbeat, Blacktop Mojo, THC, Ghost, Airbourne and GrettaVanFleet.
There are many songs I just cannot listen to. I cannot get past Steven Tyler's vocals ot geddy lee's vocals to sit down and listen to an entire song by either group. Taleneted fellows to be sure and this is in no way minimizing their musical talent.
If a song doesn't grab me in 15 seconds, I will NEVER listen to the rest of it.
I've been in bands who told me we were going to play a song by Aerosmith because "everyone knows it," and I had to tell them honestly that I have never heard it before in my life. They were, of course, in total disbelief.
Now, I have, in recent years, gone back and listened to some songs at the recommendation of others, and many of these are classics, but I must be honest that I still fail to find the fascination with some of these "classic" songs.
I think as a music listener and musician, my tastes are very narrow and eclectic.
A few months ago, I listened to "Modern Day Warrior" (is that the correct title???) for the very first time at the urging of @chilipeppermaniac. It is a very well written, well produced piece, but I must be honest, I heard nothing in that song that made me want to learn it, or listen to it a second time. All due respect, of course to Rush.
I'm very happy with my life musically. I spend much more time writing original music these days and far less time listening to anything other than our on compositions, or the songs I co-write for hire.....
Well, I’d give you a dollar.
Like, if you said, “Hey, Smitty, I wanna buy a cup of coffee and I’m short a dollar. Can you give me a buck?” I’d be like, “Why, of course! Here’s a crisp dollar bill, right here. Take it with my compliments!”
chilipeppermaniac
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Robert, I had to look up " Modern Day Warrior" as I did not recollect it as a RUSH song.
There is a connection to RUSH however. The Modern Day Warriors is a group that does covers of RUSH.
If it was I who suggested you take a listen, I can only surmise I did so if the singer, which appears to be a girl, is any more palatable to you than Geddy is.
After taking a listen, I cannot say that her voice surpasses Geddy in any way. But, the group's playing does a pretty good job of approximating some of their best known works. I can only think I may have suggested it as an alternative to Geddy.
As for the rest of how certain bands grabbed you, while others essentially were not your cup of tea or made you refrain from additional listening, hey that happens to a lot of folks whether it be certain types of the opposite sex, cars they like, music and even certain folks' favorite topic, political viewpoints.
I mean I admit, I am not the fondest of redheads, red guitars, red cars, or red China. But, my best dog and sweetest animal ever is my red dog Spike.
Same goes for me and a Gretsch. I don't play one, but I won't poo poo my attitude of anyone who likes em either.
There is a connection to RUSH however. The Modern Day Warriors is a group that does covers of RUSH.
If it was I who suggested you take a listen, I can only surmise I did so if the singer, which appears to be a girl, is any more palatable to you than Geddy is.
After taking a listen, I cannot say that her voice surpasses Geddy in any way. But, the group's playing does a pretty good job of approximating some of their best known works. I can only think I may have suggested it as an alternative to Geddy.
As for the rest of how certain bands grabbed you, while others essentially were not your cup of tea or made you refrain from additional listening, hey that happens to a lot of folks whether it be certain types of the opposite sex, cars they like, music and even certain folks' favorite topic, political viewpoints.
I mean I admit, I am not the fondest of redheads, red guitars, red cars, or red China. But, my best dog and sweetest animal ever is my red dog Spike.
Same goes for me and a Gretsch. I don't play one, but I won't poo poo my attitude of anyone who likes em either.
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
$1 for what? The Gretsch or the Pedal?
PS, NOW I hear the guy in the Malcolm/Gretsch vid mention Impulse Responses........................... See the How to make your Digital sound good thread.............. I learned what these are in my Sliderule research of Helix's, Kempers, etc.
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chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
Don't forget Zakk Wilde and Rory Gallagher.
I would as well.
I gave a homeless guy $20.00 the other day just because, and he did not ask me for anything.
My statement was that I would not give you a dollar for a Gretsch.
True!!!!
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
@Robert Herndon, I picked this up,,,,,,,,,, from your posts, YUP.
I know. I’m just making a joke!
But, I’d give you a dollar for a Gretsch.
So, are you saying I could get one of those Gretsch guitars you work on for just one dollar?
Wow, what a deal!
Thanks, man!
