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Willie Nelson, for one would beg to differ with you. RBSinTo

I did a little research and found that crushed pencil lead or graphite power works very to lubricate guitar machines. However, it should not be used in conjunction with liquid lubricants such as light machine oils as a thick gooey mess will result. RBSinTo

Interesting to read about what songs the members here enjoy playing, and it occurred to me to ask if people swap or share music scores with others here? I don't know if it is allowed or whether permission from the mods would be required, or even exactly how it would be done, but I just thought I'd toss the idea out for discussion. RBSinTo

Has anyone ever used a dry lubricant like powdered graphite in tuners? RBSinTo

RBSinTo's Law states: "Everybody does what they do. I do what I do. You do what you do. And he does what he does." If you really can't live with the aesthetics of the one that sounds wonderful, then keep looking until you find one that checks all the boxes. My honest opinion: the most important characteristic of a musical instrument is the quality of its sound, and the aesthetics are secondary, and I'd opt for the one with the grain lines that sounds better. Good luck with your quest. RBSinTo

Based on many posts it is clear that this site hosts musicians with very eclectic musical tastes. And so, I thought it might be interesting to list, say five favorite songs that you enjoy playing. Not everyone has recording equipment, which is why I suggest listing the songs. Me? In no partcular order of preference, "Scotch and Soda"-original composer unknown, scored by Dave Guard of the Kingston Trio "I'm Easy"-Keith Carridine "Desperado"-Eagles "Till there was you"-as covered by the Beatles, composed by Meredith Willson "Witchita lineman"-Glen Campbell RBSinTo

jdgm, The only non-Canadian member of the Band was Levon Helm, who was from Arkansas. RBSinTo

Whitefang, No. You are right. Actually, like Dylan, I just never liked his songs or his singing, which always kind of grated on me. Being subjected to his music for the hour or so that we were in the shop just kind of sealed the deal. And don't call me Shirley. RBSinTo

Oy! Horrible typo. I missed it when I read the message before posting. Just corrected it. Thanks for pointing it out. RBSinTo

My very best resource for my musical questions is our Grand-daughters' music teacher, who teaches one Guitar and the other Ukelele. Because I sponsor and sit in on their lessons, and have even played in their recitals, the teacher and I have an excellent rapport, and he always very kindly and generously takes the time to give me advice, or suggestions on chords when the scoring on music just doesn't sound correct. RBSinTo

She is a wonderful composer, singer and musician, and is deservedly so, recognized as such. Cummings sadly, is not, in my opinion, given his due. Lightfoot, I can take or leave. A number of years ago, I was photographing on the shores of Lake Superior, and we visited Whitefish Bay close to where the Edmund Fitzgerald sank. At the souvenir shop near the lighthouse, they sell all manner of Lake Superior touristy stuff, including a ton of Fitzgeraldabilia, and they play "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" over, and over and over............and over, and over. Which is why I'm not a fan of Mr. Lightfoot. RBSinTo

I wouldn't know the man if he ran me over, so I can't comment on his ability as a musician. What I was referring to is the pile of guitars he is auctioning off. RBSinTo

$hit! Wish I'd known. I would have gathered up all my dirty paint brushes, and driven next door to Quebec to get them cleaned. Marked it on the calendar for next year. Appreciate the heads up. RBSinTo

Feh. Our number one musical export is the music and voice of Burton Cummings. A towering, and sadly under-rated talent. RBSinTo

Much ado about nothing. RBSinTo

Rob, Unless you are living 284 miles south-south-west of Moose Nostril, South Dakota, why not take the guitar to a music store that sells used instruments on consignment, and get an appraisal from them? Seems a better idea than trying to compare prices for instruments that are similar, but different. RBSinTo

I've found with very few exceptions, that almost all the music I want is available on-line. The notable exceptions for me are songs by Canadian groups or artists that were moderately successful usually moreso in Canada than in the U.S. and so have not even been put on-line. Having said that, a great deal of the music I see on the internet has been either scored incorrectly, or "sanitized" such that simpler versions of chords have been substituted for the more exotic versions that were originally scored. RBSinTo

Rob, After essentially not playing for almost 40 years, I took it up again about five years ago. And as my collection of music grows, I find the number of chords I have to diagram decreases. However, concurrent with my experience and improvement (however slight over time) is my failing memory, so for some of the really odd or exotic chords, I still must chart them in order to play a song. As for the "riffs", they are only of the simplest variety, (the introduction to "The Weight" for example) as I am at best, only a mediocre rhythm guitar player, rather than any sort of lead guitar player. Perhaps the most success I've had in the last five years, is training the fingers of my left hand, so it much easier to shape infamiliar, or exotic chords. RBSinTo

Rob, I use the same sorts of charts you use, except that I also draw chord diagrams in the right margin for any that are unfamiliar to me. Additionally, I sometimes have tab charts for various riffs. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I could read music, but not well enough any more, so whenever I buy music for a particular song, it is really just for the chords and tab, if it is included. RBSinTo

Whitefang, I think you meant "To our Canadian contingent". But your heart was in the right place, so we'll graciously accept your kind wishes, and thank you for them. And to all of the Americans who post here, our very sincere best wishes to you all for a happy and safe Forth of July holiday as well. RBSinTo

I've had work done by Luthiers in two music stores here in Toronto, and in each case, the repair department has more than one person staffing it, so my guitars have been worked on by a number of different people, rather than just one "Go-to Guy" ( guy being used generically, because one of the stores has at least one woman who does repairs), and I've never been disappointed or unsatisfied with the quality of the work. RBSinTo

Just saw these two guitars for sale here in Toronto by The Twelfth Fret, and thought some folks here might be interested: They are listed under their "Just in" feature on their website. Gibson early J45 slope-shoulder sunburst from 1997, Gibson SJ long scale square shoulder Dreadnought from 1968 RBSinTo

And a Civic Duty that should be respected, embraced and celebrated in a democratic society. RBSinTo

Was called to duty (for the very first time) about one year ago, but because of Covid, it was put off by the court. However, I expect when we return to some semblance of normalcy that I will be recalled for Jury selection. RBSinTo

Interesting that no one has expressed any fear that the ants might eat their guitars. RBSinTo