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Topic: Switching Guitars |
Mike Perlowin
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Los Angeles CA
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Posted 14 Dec 2003 12:42 pm |
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| There's nothing much worse than listening to a performer tune their instrument over and over, between every song, not to change tunings, but because it's not quite in tune. |
Maybe the was a problem in the past, but with the use of electronic tuners, this can be accomplished quickly and SILENTLY.
Aside from the show biz aspect of switching guitars, the main reason is because of the different sounds they different guitars produce. Sometimes a song calls for a particular sound.
But with the advent of the Line 6 Variax, and the probability that other companies will soon start making similar guitars, I think we'll start seeing more modeling guitars and fewer instruments on stage. |
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Dave Van Allen
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Doylestown, PA , US , Earth
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Posted 15 Dec 2003 7:31 am
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and I thought I was radical by switching from my Zum to my ZB between sets...  |
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Tony Harris
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England
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Posted 15 Dec 2003 9:46 am
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| I saw Hank Marvin recently - for those who don't know he was lead guitarist with The Shadows here in Britain in the sixties (maybe our equivalent of your Ventures). He had two red Strats which he swapped after almost every number. They looked and sounded identical, but I later read that one was strung with 10's for tunes from his early career, the other with 9's for his later ones! Perfectionism? |
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Walter Stettner
From:
Vienna, Austria
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Posted 15 Dec 2003 3:09 pm
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In his ear, probably, yes!
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Joey Ace
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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 15 Dec 2003 3:18 pm
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Jimmy Olander is their lead man, and held in high regard among the Tele crowd.
I suspect the acoustic guitar changes were for tuning and the fine adjustments required when you capo to a different fret.
Of course us mortals make these changes ourselves, but a top band in a major venue can afford to do it with different instruments.
I think it is for a smooth show, no one wants to listen to tuning. (except maybe us)[This message was edited by Joey Ace on 15 December 2003 at 03:19 PM.] |
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Tony Prior
From:
Charlotte NC
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Posted 15 Dec 2003 4:11 pm
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What Joey said ..Jimmy Olander is Diamond Rio's premier guitar player ..just one exception..he is in EXTREME HIGH regard amoung the Tele crowd ..Jimmy plays custom Tele's , I believe Glasers, with both the G and B Benders ..He is at the top of the heap with this axe..
T |
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Jody Carver
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KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Jody Carver
From:
KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 15 Dec 2003 9:26 pm
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Hey if what I posted is boring,,dont feel bad
I dont want to make an $ss of myself..just tell me..Dont keep it a secret 
I even bore myself and misery loves company.
If you think its unimportant I will delete it
and have Howard do his thing with his thing "thong"  You wont hurt my feelings
none.. |
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David Nichols
From:
Black Diamond, Washington, USA
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Posted 15 Dec 2003 10:50 pm
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| Keep on boring us, Jody... please! |
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 16 Dec 2003 1:53 am
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| Eric wanted to buy one.(Music Man Sabre) |
I have 2 of these, one of which has been converted to a 12 string, and I think they may well be the best guitars Leo Fender ever made. I think the current Music Man company is making a real mistake not reissuing these wonderful guitars, and I predict that some day they will be among the most sought after of Mr Fender's creations. |
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Jody Carver
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KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 16 Dec 2003 4:46 am
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and I predict that some day they will be among the most sought after of Mr Fender's creations.
I hope I would be one of those creations Mike
Yes,you are right,Those Sabre guitars were great. Ernie however is going a different route. I am glad I didnt bore "ya'll"
Mike ever need a pickguard let me know,I can send you one "new". |
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Mike Perlowin
From:
Los Angeles CA
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Posted 16 Dec 2003 11:10 am
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Hi Jody. As it turns out, I DO need a pickguard. The one I have is a pasty white that looks awful against the natural finish of the guitar. It is so ugly, I covered it with black contact paper.
I tried to send you san E-mail but it bounced. Please send me on so I can give you my address.
It's funny. The one that I converted to a 12 string is chocolate brown, but came with a maple neck. The 12 string neck it now has is resewood, and is a perfect color match. The one that is still a 6 stringer has a beautiful natural finish that over the years has become a golden blond. It came with a rosewood neck. I put the maple neck on it so it too is a perfect color match.
Like I said earlier, I think these are possibly the best guitars Leo Fender ever made. I consider myself very lucky to have them.
I honestly believe that the 12 string conversion is the single finest sounding electric 12 string guitar in the world. It blows away everything else. Every time I play it in public, some guitar player asks me what it is and where can he get one.
Somebody,(perhaps G&L?) should reissue these guitars, or at least make something with the same electronics. |
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Joey Ace
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 16 Dec 2003 11:40 am
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Jody,
I'm quite busy but always have time for you. I enjoyed the EC story. That's a new one for me.
I clearly remember you EC "free refinish" story. Thanks. Keep 'em coming.
j0ey |
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Jody Carver
From:
KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 16 Dec 2003 3:32 pm
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Thanks Joey.
I can add the "meatball" marathon with the late Ron Lashley god rest his soul,,I do think that story is in the archives...I'll have to look in the Forum cave.
No more radiation for me Joey,I dont glow in the dark anymore.
Regards home..I'll be in touch |
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