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Topic: Big, Bad, and Blue |
Joe Rogers
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Lake Charles, LA USA
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Posted 31 Jan 2010 10:01 pm |
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Big, Bad, and Blue....my new Rittenberry:
Now, if I could just learn to smile when I play. 
Joe Rogers |
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Billy Carr
From:
Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)
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Posted 1 Feb 2010 5:39 am psg
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| Nice guitar. |
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Shane Glover
From:
Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 1 Feb 2010 8:06 am
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Sharp guitar Joe !!
What kinda rig are you playing through ?
Shane
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Roger Crawford
From:
Griffin, GA USA
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Posted 1 Feb 2010 8:41 am
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| I want to play it! Turn-about is fair play, you know. Glad you got one. |
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Joe Rogers
From:
Lake Charles, LA USA
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Posted 1 Feb 2010 9:05 am
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In this photo I am playing through a Peavey Nashville 400 modded by John LeMay. I have owned this amp since 1982 and it has never come alive like it has with this guitar. I am currently using a ProFex 2 for delay and reverb although I have a Lexicon MX 400 in Nashville and much prefer the effects on it.
Forum member Andy Zahnd recorded audio of this particular night and the sound of this guitar coming off the bandstand (not a board mix) is astounding. I wish I had a file hosting service to upload a few MP3s so all could hear it. Send me a private email and I can email MP3s samples of the guitar.
Joe Rogers |
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Rich Peterson
From:
Moorhead, MN
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Posted 1 Feb 2010 9:43 am
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"Now, if I could just learn to smile when I play."
Years ago, being disturbed watching other players frowning while playing, I determined that I would smile. So I practiced it; whenever I was practicing at home, I made sure I had a big smile pasted on my face, even if I was frustrated trying to learn something.
It paid dividends. Not only do I smile on stage, but smiling while practicing creates the attitude of acceptance which makes practice more productive. It gives me confidence, and mistakes become discoveries rather than failures.[/quote] |
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Joe Rogers
From:
Lake Charles, LA USA
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Posted 1 Feb 2010 11:50 am
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Rich, thanks for sharing. At one time I did try and concentrate on smiling while playing. But most of the time I get so engrossed trying to execute things correctly that I tend to forget about the importance of facial structure. 
The following web link will allow anyone to download a zip file containing 3 MP3s recorded the very first gig with the Rittenberry (same night as the above playing pics). The link is good for 7 days or 100 downloads. If someone tries to download past these limitations, let me know and I will re-upload.
https://www.yousendit.com/download/S1VDcmxkbTh0TW1Ga1E9PQ
Night Life was recorded at a really good level, so you will hear the true nature of the guitar on this track. I think the recording level was reduced after this song, so even though "Too Cold At Home" is at a lower setting, you will still hear the guitar cutting through. The Blues solo was using a chorus which was slightly muddied. Again, this is not a board mix, directly from the side of the stage.
Joe Rogers |
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Steve English
From:
Baja, Arizona
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Posted 1 Feb 2010 1:38 pm
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| Beautiful guitar! Love all the mirrors underneath |
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Terry Barnett
From:
Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada
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Posted 1 Feb 2010 4:47 pm
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| Joe, I'm betting you were smiling a pretty broad smile on the inside while playing such a beautiful guitar..... |
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Vincent Serice
From:
Sulphur,Louisiana
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Posted 1 Feb 2010 5:00 pm The waits over huh?
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Boy, thats a beauty Joe. Love that blue. It sounds really great on the mp3. Cant wait for you to bring it over to get all those Night LIfe licks off of it. Be seeing you soon.
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David Higginbotham
From:
Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 1 Feb 2010 5:15 pm
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Great job Joe! I think I'm the only one down here that doesn't have a Rittenberry now! 
Dave
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Andy Hinton
From:
Louisiana, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 1 Feb 2010 5:26 pm big bad &blue
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| Hey Joe; That is a pretty Guitar. Couldn't help but notice the red fingerpicks in the first photo. I have some pretty blue ones now that'll match your steel. I call them the Hal Higgins picks cause he first asked for them. .Love your axe. Andy H. |
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Joe Rogers
From:
Lake Charles, LA USA
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Posted 2 Feb 2010 8:45 am
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Andy, it may only be the lighting or the flash that made the picks look red. Actually they are those Perfect Touch fingerpicks. I went through a 3 month love/hate relationship with them until I maneuvered them to where they work for me. I now love them. Super comfortable and a great tone out of them.
Terry, yes I did have a BIG smile on the inside the whole night.
Tootie, it's about time for another jam!!
Joe Rogers |
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Theresa Galbraith
From:
Goodlettsville,Tn. USA
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Posted 2 Feb 2010 4:23 pm
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| Very cool Joe! |
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Mike Archer
From:
church hill tn
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Posted 2 Feb 2010 4:40 pm wow nice steel
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hey Joe
nice steel my friend
way cool buddy!! glad you got her
Mike |
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Tim Sergent
From:
Hendersonville, TN, USA
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Posted 3 Feb 2010 2:22 am
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| What happened to the Rains? |
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Jody Cameron
From:
Angleton, TX,, USA
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Posted 3 Feb 2010 11:43 am
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| That is a beautiful instrument, Joe. Congratulations. JC |
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Roger Crawford
From:
Griffin, GA USA
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Posted 3 Feb 2010 12:05 pm
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| Jody, when does your new one arrive? |
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Bill Dobkins
From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 3 Feb 2010 12:27 pm
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Congrats Joe, Beautiful Steel. Welcome to the club.
BD
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Boss Katana 100 Amp
Positive Grid Spark amp
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Z~Legend Pro,Custom Tele
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Joe Rogers
From:
Lake Charles, LA USA
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Posted 3 Feb 2010 12:31 pm
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Thanks on all the congrats. Tim, I still have the Rains.
Joe Rogers |
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 3 Feb 2010 12:38 pm
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Nice guitar Joe, and lovely playing mate ... very impressive!
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Jody Cameron
From:
Angleton, TX,, USA
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Posted 3 Feb 2010 12:56 pm
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| Roger - I'll take delivery at the Dallas show! jc |
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Andy Zahnd
From:
Switzerland
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Posted 4 Feb 2010 8:05 am
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hey Joe
I'm pretty proud to record that stuff! I'm so surprised about the quality! But I have to say, because I heard your new Rittenberry live.... the recording is not coming close to the sound I heard at this gig.... a 1000 times better sounding... I'm so surprised about the stringseperations in chords... I never ever heard that like this. The cristal clear, bell-like highs, the fat lows and the midrange... that never sounded mushi... muddy... ove rall... this is the best sounding steel I ever heard with my personal ears!!! This new Rittenberry desing is a absolut winner!And since I was sitting behind yours, I like to have one real bad for myself! Who gives me the bucks?   |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 4 Feb 2010 11:18 am
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impressive indeed !
both looks & sound
many moons of happiness to both of ya's |
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Joe Rogers
From:
Lake Charles, LA USA
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Posted 4 Feb 2010 5:06 pm
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Paddy & CrowBear, thanks so much for the compliments on the playing!!
Andy, you did a terrific job on the recording!!
Joe Rogers |
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