[HRH Queen Elizabeth 2]

Very special lady.  Always stayed above the rumors and crap.  For me, she truly represented the British nation.  God Bless!

[Dammit where’s at the airport thread.]

9 hours ago, Whitefang said:

😜  Are you SURE it's a cold sore? 

Whitefang

Good one!  ….Can we still play guitar if we have herpes?  Ask’ in for a friend.

[Nashville]

I’m jealous, Anne!……You will do great.  You write really good lyrics and are easy-to-listen-to.  If you make it big, don’t forget us….lol….God Bless!  I hope you learn a lot of helpful stuff.

["Early J-45" designation]

Like numerous other Gibson models, the J45 is whatever Gibson decides it is and literally all of them are really sweet guitars.   My J45TV is a J45.  Don’t know that the “true vintage” designation makes it much different than most J45s (no matter what the moniker is).   It certainly doesn’t make it any better.  Still, it’s an awesome guitar, no matter what its name is……BTW, you will enjoy this forum.  Lots of us have been here for lots of years.   Join in on lots of threads.  You don’t have to own a Dove, etc. to give your viewpoint or ask questions.

[Tennessee Whiskey - A Friend Suggested I learn It.]

1 hour ago, DanvillRob said:

That's very nice of you to say.

To be honest, I didn't chose this song....a friend suggested I learn it.... George Jones' arrangement is SO different from Chris Stapelton's was pretty intimidating, (and let's face it....both of them are "singer's singers"!

Yes, they are on a different level.  ……I once worried about following them on-stage, but I quickly realized that would never happen.😥

[Tennessee Whiskey - A Friend Suggested I learn It.]

Good rendition, Rob.  Heartfelt performance.  Your performances are solid and you choose good songs…..and you play well.👍

[Another try at Harvest Moon cover]

Another sweet tune done nicely, Rog.   You’re another one of those dudes who is really easy-on-the-ears.  Enjoyed it!

[Sunday Morning Coming Down-cover]

I really like this, Roger!  Really a sweet rendition.  Aside from it making a lot of money for Cash and Kristofferson, I’ve always thought this was one of those songs written for an intimate coffeehouse performance……Nice, nice job.

[Best sounding new Gibson I've heard on the tubes of you...]

I love Gibsons and always will.  Haven’t had a Martin for over a dozen years now.  However, my Martin D35 Johnny Cash (2018) is far-and-beyond the $3200 I paid for it.  It’s the only Martin I’ve been really wanting and it does not disappoint.  My wife gave me permission to look at a new one, but I found an absolutely great one on Reverb.  It’s the equal of any of the many guitars I’ve owned.   You can’t go wrong with a top notch guitar from Gibson or Martin.  All the quality, tradition, and mojo are already there.

[House Of Dragons]

 Not sure I’ll watch this one.  Sequels/etc. often fail to match the original.……I really liked all the intrigue and backstabbing in Game of Thrones.  Of course, seeing the Dragon Queen naked also helped me enjoy it.

[Gibson Hummingbird... after a fashion]

The advertising has begun!

[You know you are getting old when........]

5 hours ago, merciful-evans said:

We should all endeavour to age disgracefully.

Yes, I'm serious.

Yessss!  I don’t want people always saying, “He’s such a nice old guy.”  I want at least a few people saying, “Good Lord!  That old son of a ***** is crazy!”

[You know you are getting old when........]

When they tell you that “you’re aging gracefully,” it really means your looking worse.

[More Live Zappa]

Never been much of a Zappa fan, but I’ll always appreciate his warnings about yellow snow.  ……Seriously, I’ve known numerous people who really liked him, but I just kind of went a different direction in music.

[Experience with K&K Pure Mini?]

On 8/21/2022 at 9:39 AM, Kwlsky said:

I completely agree. I have never heard anyone who doesn’t play guitar(99% of the population) comment on the quality of acoustic tone when listening to a song. Ever. Those same people don’t even notice what make/model guitar is being played. And if told, it would have no real meaning to them. 

You are 1,000,000,000% correct.

[Experience with K&K Pure Mini?]

I had the K & K on the J100 I sold.  Easy install and nice pickup.  A passive pickup with a surprisingly strong signal…… However, as stated above, most people don’t notice, know, or care.

[Gorgeous J-200]

I tend to prefer the single pick guard, but wouldn’t rule out the double.  However, if the pick guard design rubs-off easily I wouldn’t want the double pick guard.  For me, the double pick guard enhances the guitar’s beauty, but also its price, so if the design disappears easily I don’t want it.

[Apparent dissolution of our band]

I play solo gigs mainly.  Rarely team-up anymore.   I get paid, but if I like the gig, I’d play it for free.  I simply enjoy playing.  I like playing music for an audience.  The only “open mics” I play are the two that I’m hosting each month at two local wineries.   Wineries pay decently, but I have fun and would do them for less.    My weekly coffeehouse gig is the sweetest gig I’ve ever played.  Starting a second coffeehouse in September and I think I’ll really enjoy it too.  If not, I’ll find a different one. ……It’s great and “God bless you” if you’re making good money gigging.  You are likely far more talented than I am.  I’m just a self-taught hack.   I make gas money and tips, but the main thing is I have a lot of fun.  I play  festivals when I can busk on a corner.

[Gibson Hummingbird... after a fashion]

I’m with you…..Just don’t care. 

[You know you are getting old when........]

You know you’re getting old when you forgot  to ask for a senior discount, but they gave it to you.

[As Is My Modus Operandi...Thought I'd Post Another Acoustic Version Of A Song I Don't Know - Bohemian Rhapsody]

You are a talented guy, Dan.  I wouldn’t even attempt something like that.  Your abilities far exceed what I can do…..Very entertaining.

[Another artist who deserves to be ravaged by critics....]

I think she’s pretty damn good.  Real easy to listen-to.  She has one of those very gentle and relaxing voices that sounds so sweet to me.  Songs that are on the quiet side fit nicely in her wheelhouse and I suspect she can handle a lot more.   

[You know you are getting old when........]

5 hours ago, Whitefang said:

...When you read the obituary pages to catch up with your friends.

Whitefang

Sadly true.  In the last 2-3 years I’ve had 5 music friends pass away.  One from Covid, the rest from the other effects of life.  You’ve got to be tough for this “getting old” stuff.

[A Fitting Song Reflecting The Current State Of Affairs In Politics, (let the games begin!)]

The lyrics are funny and sadly there’s a lot of truth in them.  It’s pretty much where we are………BTW, you’re a fine guitar picker.  I enjoyed it.

[Angela Lancieri, Riders on The Storm,]

I wish my instrumentals sounded like that, but she plays in a different universe.  Sweet!