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video made in Grand Junction CO

jamminjim — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:40:48 GMT

Found this in the local rag "Daily Sentinel" and it was kinda funny. Watch it if you will....

Article

'Dangerous' video created in our backyard

youtube video

YouTube - thejoshuadanger's Channel

Help: Stingray Fretless 4, HH, Sunburst?

cassius987 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:01:28 GMT

Looking to acquire a new-ish Stingray 4 that is fretless, in the Sunburst finish displayed on the MF and GC websites. As for pickups and electronics, HH is a must and it would have to be 3-band EQ at a bare minimum (I'd really prefer 4-band EQ, is there such a thing on these?). Can anyone help me find this beast?? My Ric 4003FL sure would like a friend to hang out with.

Question: Trademark question for anyone with law knowledge

CFA — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:54:26 GMT

I'm taking a music course in college, and one of the things we have to do next semester (I think) is produce a business card for future use, and we need to have a logo. I've been thinking of using my display picture that I use on here, but wanted to know if that would cause any problems (Copyright infringement or something). I was also considering using that in the top left, and a Bongo head in the upper right, just in case the Bongo head would be different from the Stingray...

Thank's for any help you guys can provide.

Another Albert Lee Gig!!

Adamr — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:46:51 GMT

went to the guitar store today to have my axis trem set back to the body.
and picked up this flyer. thought it was worth sharing with you lot.

not sure how many of you live close enough to attend it or not. but hey ho you never know

25th Ann. Passive Tone Control in Active Mode

leond — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:35:21 GMT

On the 25 Anniversary Bass, when in active mode, it the passive tone control operational?

Thanks,
LeonD

String Advice

DrBones — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:30:57 GMT

Hello, im fairly new to playing guitar i started about 5 months ago, i felt like i ought to try some new strings, and learn how to replace them. so i go to my local music shop with the intention on buying some slinky power strings, they were all out so i decided to get the beefy strings. i get home i just try the 6th string but for what i wanted to play i found it quite hard, i was in drop d trying to do a bend on the 1st fret for the song Walk by Pantera. i have an Ibanez Grx something, im interested in metal, bands such as pantera, death, evile, children of bodom. I wonder what strings you think would suit me. I also bought a pantera tab book from the shop, and thats just usually 1/2 a step to 1 1/2 step down in tuning. Thanks- Ryan

Off Topic: I have hit rock bottom

browndog — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:21:52 GMT

It has been a privilege to of been a member here since June of 07. This place has been like my second family (without the drinking).

In March of 08 I was laid off and still have no job or any irons in the fire. Picking up my guitar and just playing for myself has helped keep me sane during these stressful times.

I have exhausted my savings & my unemployment insurance and now live on Social Assistance. I lost my mother last November, I filed bankruptcy last February, I lost my Jeep and I sold my beloved 2006 Axis last month to help with some bills. I now have to sell my AX40 to help with more bills. Having no guitar is really going to suck!

As soon as I get back on my feet, a Mystic Dream JP will be on order.

If it OK with all you fourmites, I plan on staying a member even thought I don�t own an EBMM guitar. I hope thats ok with everyone.

Help: Can anyone give me their opinion on a LEFT HANDED Ray, Sterling or Bongo 5?

ZiggyB — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:52:38 GMT

Kids, I am completely new to this forum. I am a LEFTY bassist. I started playing in 1972. I own 8 basses. I want to buy a 5string MM, but I am torn between a Ray and a Sterling, and have no experience at all with a Bongo.

I currently play a G&L2500L and a hot-rodded Bartolini Schecter5, but I am not satisfied. I am looking for the ultimate "uberbass" and I think the MM might be it. I will most likely have to order mine custom. I wanted a Piezo H Ray, but I found out from Ernie Ball people that they don't make a Lefty Piezo.

I am hearing a lot about Sterlings and Bongos on this forum. I was very naive and thought the Sterling was a cheaper Ray and the Bongo was just plain odd. I now know that's completely wrong...

I am more of a Jazz Bass type player, and I like a thin neck, so I am wondering if I would be happier with a Sterling?

It's very hard being a lefty trying to find basses. I usually go to a guitar store, hold a righty, close my eyes and try to feel the neck on different basses to see what fits me. The ones that feel the best are the MM and the Lakland, the latter which I can't afford... Haven't been able to try the Sterling or the Bongo though, only the Ray, and it is soooooo nice....

If anyone can help me with some expertise on the differences between these fine basses it would be a great help! Thanks! ZiggyB

GC Clearance List: Rays, Sterlings, Bongo (Prices Included)

zombi — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:43:09 GMT

Deleted the old post so I could repost this. Just want to make sure people get a chance to see the rays we have on clearance.

Prices before tax and shipping. I can ship it to your door if you have a credit card billing address that matches your shipping address. Only Limited Editions and Anniversary Guitars Pre-2008 can be shipped overseas. Regular basses are US CITIZENS ONLY! 12 months no interest, no payment if you have a Guitar Center Credit Card. PM ME!

BONGO:

4 String, Sapphire Black, HH, Matching Neck & HS, Moonstone PG-$869.99

STERLING:

4 String, Pearl Blue, H, RW Fingerboard, Black PG-$926.99
4 String, Natural, H, Maple Neck, Shell PG-$1,024.99
4 String, Vintage Sunburst, 3 EQ, HH, RW Fingerboard, Black PG-$1,027.99
4 String, Natural, HS, Maple Neck, Tortoise Shell PG-$1,074.99

STINGRAY 4:

Black, H, Maple Neck, Black PG-$908.99
Graphite Pearl, H, 3DQ, RW Fingerboard, Black Pearl PG-$912.99
White, H, 3EQ, Maple Neck, White PG-$916.99
Vintage Sunburst, H, 3EQ, RW FIngerboard, Black PG-$950.99
Natural, H, 3EQ, Maple Neck, Black PG-$955.99
Natural, H, 3EQ, RW Fingerboard, Black PG-$989.99
Sapphire Black, HH, 3EQ, RW Fingerboard, Moonstone PG-$968.99
Vintage Sunburst, HH, 3EQ, RW FIngerboard, Black PG-$1027.99
White, HH, 3EQ, RW Fingerboard, Matching Headstock, Shell PG-$1,030.99
Natural, HS, 3EQ, Maple Neck, White PG-$1,030.99
Black, H w/Piezo, 3EQ, RW Fingerboard, Black PG-$1,088.99

STINGRAY 5:
Black, H, Maple Neck, Black PG-$1,004.99
Honey Burst, H, RW Fingerboard, Black PG-$1,053.99
Vintage Sunburst, H, RW Fingerboard, Black PG-$1,061.99
RADIANCE RED, H, RW Fingerboard, White Pearl PG-$1087.99
Black, HH, 3EQ, Maple Neck, Black PG-$1,116.99
Cherry Burst, HS, 3EQ, Maple Neck, Black PG-$1,121.99
Honey Burst, HH, 3EQ, RW Fingerboard, Tortoise Shell PG-$1,150.99

WHEW! That took forever... Please note, this was only the basses from the western region. Will get a list of everything else soon to see if their are any other gems lying around.

Size of allen wrench for saddle adjustment

ZiggyDude — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:28:28 GMT

Hi guys

I know this is probably posted someplace in the set up stuff - but I am on route to the hardware store practically. I lost my allen wrench to adjust the Bongo saddle height and need grab a replacent. Does anyone know what size that is off-hand?

Thanx,

- Ziggy -

roasted necks

walleye — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:27:41 GMT

im interested in roasted necks. can someone tell us (...me) of what it does to the guitar tonally?

also any explanations of the process?

Louis Blues Poem of the Week # 12

JohnnyBoy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:14:06 GMT

Hi everyone,

Here's this weeks poem. Not in the traditional format but art has to evolve?

A great weekend and week to you!

Louis :)

Nearly Blues.

Don�t forget to take the last good one in town she said,
You could take the future now
Or see the smiles on someone else�s face instead.

At the graduation day someone I lent my program to
Went home with it,
Made my memories theirs instead.

And the paper handed to you was a plainer affair that said:
�Son, you�re a winner but here�s your third class chair�,
That�s what it said.

The song�s a griper, sour in taste, thoughts and sight.
No worse feeling than you win,
But not quite.

From: �Mr. Blues� � Louis J. Casson ,
Purple Squirrel Poems, Cryptic Furnace Press, 2009
All rights reserved.

Thank you for reading my poems, and for emailing me your comments. Please tell others, friends and family, if you think they might be interested in my poems. To be the first to read my poems, and to be added to my mailing list, please contact me on: johncasson57@hotmail.com

To see and read the rest of my poems, It's best to login to the forum (as a guest or even better register as user) then use the search facility using the words poem and louis.

Date of birth?

meshuggah — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:10:32 GMT

I just got my first brand new ball, a JP6 in Olive Gold (amazing colour!) and I wonder if someone in here could help me with it's birth date and some more info;

Serial #G48102

Thanks!

This just in ...

izzy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:53:52 GMT

YouTube- Fran Alonso - Brief Encounter (Jan Cyrka Cover)

Super rare jp's for boston gc sessions available

Big Poppa — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:51:16 GMT

Here are the three rare pieces (two are proto's)

THe first one is a Spalted Top with a full Mahog body and rosewood fretboard
the second is a new color exclusive to jp it is alder bodied with a finish that is a very very slight sparkle that is silky black with a killer roasted birdseye neck....the third is a cherry burst with a wicked top