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    Lemon oil.

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    I've had a bottle of Old English for almost 20 years. Use it sparingly on my rosewood fretboards about twice a year. So far my inlays are fine.

    I was at one of those home stores awhile ago and saw some stuff called Parker and Bailey on clearance, so I bought it. I used it when I strung up the banjo last week and it did well.

    Lava Cables...seriously? A $400 cable?

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    14 hours ago, sparquelito said:


    Funny  you should say this.

    a. It's very much true
    and,
    b. Reading thru the thread got me to thinking of a conversation I had with a fellow at work a few years ago.

    Me: No, I can't come have a bourbon drink with you after work. I had to give it up years ago.

    Eric: What kind of bourbon did you drink back in the day?

    Me: Ah, you know. Jim Beam with Coke, a long time ago. Jim Beam Black in the later years, with Diet Coke.
    But I liked it too much. I would really pound it down.  Had to switch to low-carb beers for my health, and in support of keeping my weight down.

    Eric: Your problem is, you have never had a proper sipping whiskey. A really fine bourbon, and you only sip a small amount each evening. Neat, or with a single ice cube.

    Me: So, what would you consider a really fine bourbon then?

    Eric: Blanton's. Best stuff going. Go get you a bottle after work today. Take it home, relax, pour a finger or so of it in a crystal glass, and enjoy!!

    Me: Okay. I'll give it a try.

    So I went by a liquor store, asking for Blanton's. No dice.
    Traveled to another one. Again, no luck, they don't carry the stuff.

    Finally, I hit some sort of ABC Store that I had never visited before, and they had it.
    Various fancy bottles with a little pewter horse figurine for a cork head.
    A tiny tennis ball sized bottle (50 ml) was forty bucks.
    Slightly larger (375 ml) was $130!!

    My God.
    This is crazy expensive.
    But it must be really good.
    This could well change my life, for the better!

    So I bought the $130 bottle, and drove home.
    Relaxed in a hot bath after walking the dogs, and put on some clean trousers and a nice shirt and sweater.
    I put some jazz piano record from the 1960's on the stereo.

    Poured a finger and a half over a small ice cube, in a proper whiskey drinking glass, and sat down in the leather easy chair to relax and enjoy life.
    Took a cautious sip.
    And then another. 
    Savored it on my palate, and tried to absorb the fine nuances of wonderfulness.
    And so then promptly spit it back into the glass.
    It was bloody awful.

    Fast forward to the next day at the airfield.

    Me: Here Eric, happy birthday, happy New Year, and a merry Saint Swithin's Day to you.

    Eric: What's this?

    Me: It's your Blanton's. You can have it, and drink it in good health.

    Eric: (inspecting the bottle)  You tried it and didn't like it?

    Me: Eh. It wasn't my cup of tea.

    Eric: Wait, be specific.

    Me: It was horrid. I once cleaned spark plugs in old gasoline that tasted better than this.  Drinking it literally made me lose the will to live.  I sipped it, and I wanted to climb on top of the nearest tall building, and throw myself off.

    Eric: Okay, that's specific enough. Sorry you didn't like it.

    Me: It's alright. We all have our own tastes and likes and dislikes. Enjoy the rest of that bottle, and good luck with it.

    Eric: Thanks. Sorry it didn't work out.

    So.
    I'm pretty sure that the $400 guitar cable is a lot like Blanton's.
    Only without the little pewter horse.

    🤔


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    I'll agree that Blanton's is overpriced and hard to find. But it's still pretty good. If you find yourself in possession of another bottle, I'll be happy to take it off your hands. 😎 

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    The Traditional Club

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    On 12/20/2023 at 1:53 PM, maliya1 said:

    Hi guys,

    The Traditional Club embodies timeless elegance and a sense of camaraderie that transcends generations. Stepping into this haven feels like a journey through history, where rituals and customs are cherished. It's a place where the clinking of glasses echoes stories of camaraderie, and the polished wood and dim lighting create an atmosphere of refined charm. Here, traditions aren't just preserved; they're celebrated with an unwavering dedication. The Traditional Club is a sanctuary for those who appreciate the grace of the past, finding solace in the enduring rituals that bind its members together.

    AI?

    Did you know . . . ?

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    Nimrod was an ancient mythological Sumerian King and a great hunter. It wasn't until an old Bugs Bunny episode where Bugs mockingly called the hunter Elmer Fudd "nimrod",, that the word came to be an insult that insinuates  someone is dumb or incompetent. 

    Small accomplishments...I organized my gear...kinda

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    For years my crap has just been randomly stored in my basement or scattered throughout rooms in my house. I finally cleared some room in my basement, and assembled one of those case racks that just fits all my guitars. I was tired of seeing all these other people's photos of their nice neat music spaces and then looking at my mess.

    Before

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    After

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    Feel free to show yours [smile]

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    Did you know . . . ?

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    On 12/20/2023 at 6:05 AM, sparquelito said:

    Did you know that the "W" in 10W-40 or 5W-30 motor oil designation doesn't stand for weight?

    The W  actually refers to ‘Winter’.

    The viscosity of motor oil is subject to temperature change. A single viscosity rate (SAE 30 for instance) only represents the flow of oil when heated, but doesn't address the need to start your car on a cold winter morning. The oil will flow more slowly, which is different to when it’s heated, so this viscosity rating is important too.

    The number before ‘W’ represents the viscosity at engine startup, while the number following the ‘W’ represents the viscosity during engine operation.

    I'm gonna shut up now.

    😐

    On a similar note, the WD in WD-40 stands for water displacement. 

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    The "Just got in from a gig" thread.....

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    Posted · Edited by saturn

    I didn't "just get in" but played gig last night. It was first gig using my new PRS. I was plugged straight into PA (through Morley multiFX)  so I didn't really get the full experience of playing through a nice tube amp.  But it played and sounded great. Think I'll keep it. 😎

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