[Let us give thanks for Scotland]

Apropos of nothing whatsoever...….

Glasgow was a renowned  inhospitable and disease ridden place to live until the late 1850's

Then, thanks to the Victorian era of  'clean water provision'

Loch Katrine was  dammed and became the source of clean water for Glasgow, allowing it to thrive and become a major world city......

Set in the beautiful Trossachs area only a stone's throw from Glasgow and Loch Lomond...

V

[Let us give thanks for Scotland]

On ‎5‎/‎31‎/‎2019 at 9:18 PM, merciful-evans said:

Funny how nobody's mentioned deep fried Mars Bars yet

Haute Cuisine...….

V

[Let us give thanks for Scotland]

Haggis...…..

V

[Messing With Leslie Speakers]

The Leslie.....an iconic sound.....👍

Played alongside a Hammond organist in the 70's

Lots of guitar pedals have a 'Leslie'-ish option.....if lucky enough to have stereo out to 2 amps, can be huge fun...

V

[Let us give thanks for Scotland]

Munros

Laphroaig (amber nectar)

Scenery

Lochs etc to rival Norway's fjords

Kilts

Tartans

Bagpipes

Scottish accent

Glen Coe

[What's for breakfast,lunch, or dinner?]

Unusual breakfast today....

 

Leftovers

 

Vegetable samosa....onion bhaji.....chicken pakora

 

Nice.....

 

V

 

[Corrosion]

Many folks enjoy the 'new strings' sound and spend time and money changing strings often....perhaps for each performance....:blink:

 

Personally I am less picky and find several month old strings have played in and are stable for tuning etc

 

Makes sense for 12 string guitar in particular

 

Nylon strings also take several days to settle in, so will not be changed every week for example....

 

V

 

[Aloha from Maui 😎]

We will gladly exchange advice and information on said Gibson

 

For the equivalent on ukulele's....

 

V

 

[Korean Casino with Lennon Updates]

The Casino is indeed a wonderful thing...

 

The Beatles and many other players/bands knew a good guitar when they heard one

 

A subtle instrument which reveals it's depths over the long term

 

Personal favourite is it's predecessor the ES 225 which evolved into the ES330 and Casino

 

V

 

[500 years ago Leo from Vinci passed away....]

An excellent 'retrospective' on BBC 4.....presented by the distractingly desirable Fiona Bruce.....

 

Difficult to 'get one's head around' Leonardo's allround genius and contribution to world knowledge , understanding of nature, engineering, art etc etc...…

 

Iconic paintings and drawings which have become part of the international psyche.....:blink:

 

V

 

[John Mclaughlin]

Have dug John's music since the 70's Mahavishnu days.....

 

So many superb collaborations over the years...

 

No particular favourites, but stand-outs for moi include...

 

Free Spirits with Joey deFrancesco and Dennis Chambers

 

John plus Kai Eckhardt and Trilok Gurtu…..

 

V

 

(Not forgetting the violinists like Jean Luc Ponty who have moved the posts somewhat...:blink:)

[Well its official now.]

Nice one 'Retired'...…

 

In the 'You-Kay' anybody over 65 is considered to be 'retired'

 

So they don't need to shout about it....

 

V

 

[fingerpicks]

Personal journey started with fingers on nylon strings

 

Plectrum and fingers on Gibson SG

 

Fingers on steel strung 6 and 12 string acoustics.....:blink:

 

Currently settled on fingers on nylon strings....thumb pick and 3rd finger pick on 6 and 12 string acoustics

 

Dunlop white and clear plastic L thumb pick plus same finger pick

 

For some guitars and banjo with closer string to body spacing I file the thumb pick down to avoid hitting the top/vellum....

 

Pick Wisely and Often....

 

V

 

[Using John Lennon For Advertising Is Wrong...]

Sting.....the great songwriter, world spokesman and eco-warrior.....

 

Has attracted much unintended laughter and some derision

 

For advertising Automobiles.....

 

V

 

[Using John Lennon For Advertising Is Wrong...]

well didn't Budweiser use Dylans' Blowing in the Wind recently?

 

 

A missed opportunity to promote 'Baked Beans'...…

 

V

 

[What's for breakfast,lunch, or dinner?]

Soon to enjoy a 'Chez V' speciality......

 

A glass of Australian Cabernet Sauvignon.....

 

Mini popadums

 

Pastry wrapped chicken pasties

 

Fried rice with soy sauce

 

Dessert yet to be decided.....:blink:

 

V

 

 

PS.....If music be the food of love......

[2015 Gibson ES-335 - Speedbump frets when sliding]

Hi t-m-m.....and welcome to the forums.....

 

The issues described sound slightly vague unless they can be observed in person....

 

Fret height and fingerboard radius will play a part.....Gibson vs Fender....

 

Personally no issues experienced playing ES335 compared to Fender Strat and Tele.....

 

Suggest you visit a friendly shop and play a different ES335 to make comparisons....

 

Talking face to face with guitar in hand to someone with knowledge should pinpoint any issues....

 

Good Luck....!!

 

V

 

[What's for breakfast,lunch, or dinner?]

Tangerine orange quartered and juice sucked for enjoyment and Vitamin C content....

 

Wholemeal bread spread with Vegemite....lettuce leaf and sliced cherry tomatoes added for flavour....

 

Medium roast coffee....

 

V

 

[Show me you ES 137's Classic or Custom]

You'll have to use your imagination.....:blink:

 

Blueburst Classic here.....

 

V

 

[1959 Gibson ES-125T]

Without experience, shopping for vintage guitars can be a roller coaster....

 

As guitars get older, issues like neck warp, truss rod failure and need for a re-fret come under the spotlight....

 

Ideally a well respected, friendly guitar tech/luthier would be involved pre purchase to cast a knowledgeable eye over the instrument....

 

So if the guitar is advertised as 'excellent'....maybe contact the vendor and agree on a sale subject to professional examination.....

 

Or if the guitar is reasonably priced, factor in some 'worst case scenario' repair work which may become necessary....

 

V

 

[What's for breakfast,lunch, or dinner?]

Interesting that the 'Scotch Egg' is 'nouvelle cuisine' in the States....

 

A hard boiled egg encapsulated in sausage meat with breadcrumbs overall....

 

OK as an occasional snack.....pubs in the UK also offer 'pickled eggs' for the drinker looking for a savoury taste....:blink:

 

Our local supermarket offers low cost mini Scotch Eggs....they are actually scrambled egg based....

 

Which can be a bit disappointing to the purist....

 

Caveat Emptor......

 

V

 

[What's for breakfast,lunch, or dinner?]

Mrs V's speciality....:blink:

 

Gourmet Breakfast....

 

Serves One.....

 

Fry in olive oil an onion, optional tomato, chopped garlic

 

Add some yesterday's boiled potato....mash lightly....

 

Whisk 2 eggs....add to the party....

 

Ground black pepper to taste

 

Consume direct from the pan with crusty bread....toasted if desired.....

 

Medium to Strong roast coffee....

 

Enjoy....

 

V

 

[What's for breakfast,lunch, or dinner?]

Here's a challenge and wheeze from Mr and Mrs V.......

 

How sophisticated and healthy a meal (cooked) can be whistled up in the shortest time....?

 

Not interested in competitive times....just the ethos of fast food preparation

 

And enjoyment....

 

V

 

[What's for breakfast,lunch, or dinner?]

Farming, particularly family small holdings can be a big challenge from year to year...

 

The supermarket accountants often gleefully run them in to the ground with aggressive demands regarding dairy and vegetable produce..(ridiculous 'perfect' shape for veg....low wholesale milk etc prices on a take it or leave it basis)

 

Many farms in areas of natural beauty now have campsites on their land....no bad thing and often very tasteful....

 

Respect to the farmers....!!!.....

 

V

 

[What's for breakfast,lunch, or dinner?]

Mrs V and I shop at a local supermarket weekly and enjoy picking up 'end of day' bargains like cheese and sandwiches for almost no money....

 

So today's breakfast was...

 

Cheese and Tomato French Stick

 

Cheese, pickle and gherkin Bagel

 

Very nice indeed

 

V