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Put some hair around it (?).

Sorry, guys, but Maurice Williams and Arthur Conley were not one hit wonders in my neck of the woods.

Impressionism, whether in painting or music, really resonates with me.

Not good publicity.

I've never understood the appeal of a relic, other than erasing the disgust with the first ding on a pristine guitar... a battle scar I have to claim as my own.

This is basically what the difference is in wind count, with the lower count being a little cleaner with lower apparent output... better definition, I'm told. Covers add some warmth, I'm told.

Allan Holdsworth endorses Carvin (Kiesel) headless guitars. I wouldn't own one, either.

That's from the banana.

Yep. I have a set, and this is definitely an improvement.

Burstbuckers... Seems like you either love 'em of hate 'em. In my case, without going to a boutique pickup, I think they are perfect for LPs, especially those offered from Gibson. They're bright, have a certain bite or grit that I like, and they seem to be more focused toward the mid-high end than, say, 57 classics, which are muddier to my ears.

I like my 57 classics in my 335, and I like my Burstbuckers in my LP Standard. I think that's where they belong. BTW, purdy guitar, Bill.

Those are great looking straps with tons of design options and great prices. Thanks for posting. Nitrocellulose is not oil soluble regardless of grade. I would imagine if that was a problem, someone would have alerted people by now. There is a leathersmith close to me, and he makes great straps, but nothing close to that variety, and his straps typically sell for closer to $50.

My wife says she's allergic to my woody.

WOW!

Well done.

Right now, it's hard to choose my favorite. It would be between a 2007 American Series Tele with new Fralin Steel Pole 42s, or a 2008 LP Standard, or a 2009 Carvin SH550. The one that got away was "my grandfather's" early '60s, mint condition, Guild Starfire that was being sold at a flea market for $200. Didn't have enough cash or a check on me at the time.

I’m my life, maybe 20... in the last 15 years, maybe 15... now, nine.

Little River is a good location near North Myrtle, Cherry Grove, and the Wilmington areas. Hope you like golf, fishing, and the beaches. It is definitely an area for retired people... inexpensive, relatively low taxes, slow paced. But there is enough in the area for a younger crowd if you like Myrtle Beach and Wilmington. (Personally, I'd rather be in hell than in Myrtle Beach.) It also reaps the benefits of SC tax revenues and the spending in Horry County.

The Little River area is nice... unlike most of rural SC.

I'm retired and live in a small town in SC very near the NC line. My wife and I have several (different from each other) inexpensive hobbies, plus my wife and I like to take day trips to larger towns in the area. Usually, the problem with traveling is that we often spend more money than staying home. If you go to see the sights and learn the local history, you can do it less expensively. SC is a poor state. It also costs less to live here, but we have poor roads, poor schools, poor healthcare, and a low average income. That is the tradeoff for lower taxes and revenues. A funny story... In 1992, I moved to the area from Richmond, VA. I'm originally from Charlotte, NC and moved from there in 1980. The locals considered me a yankee. It's a different culture.

Dr. Dr. John. Rest in peace and music, Brother Mac.

My understanding is that, overall, taxes in the UK are higher. The tax code in the US is complicated. The percentages of income tax vary according to the amount of income. We pay state and federal income taxes, taxes for Medicare and Social Security, property tax, state sales tax, some very wealthy pay estate tax, and taxes are paid on stuff like gas, booze and cigarettes. I can't remember if there is a luxury tax. Corporations/businesses pay a tax based on profits/income. In all cases, there are incentives and write-offs. It pays to have a good accountant who can find loopholes and write-offs. The amount of property tax is determined locally, and in most localities, funding for public schools accounts for at least 50% of property taxes. There are also capital gains taxes paid on sales of investments like real estate and profits on investments like stocks.

Technology for radio frequency ID is rapidly evolving, and it may be that in the near future, you can get a small, printed, laminated, plastic circuit the size and shape of a postage stamp to track whatever item you'd be interested in tracking. RFID

This Bud's for you, Leon.