wrote:

I think of him more as being an organ grinder's monkey... but the best
one that ever lived.

Oh gawd!

Eisboch wrote:

.. There was also a tremolo bar in the hardcase but it didn't
seem to work when I screwed it in. Now, I understand that there's a wood
block you have to remove somehow. Fun stuff.


Tremlo bar = idiot stick.

"Tim" wrote in message
...


Eisboch wrote:

. There was also a tremolo bar in the hardcase but it didn't
seem to work when I screwed it in. Now, I understand that there's a wood
block you have to remove somehow. Fun stuff.


Tremlo bar = idiot stick.

I decided not to try to use it. Even Fender does not recommend it and says
the block under the bridge on this particular guitar is not intended to be
removed although it can be done if you are so inclined.

The only reason the bar is included in the production version of the
"Blackie" is because Clapton's original that he built out of several used
Strats had one and Fender wanted to preserve as much of the original design
as possible.

Turns out, there's an interesting story behind the "Blackie" model.

Eisboch

Tim wrote:

Eisboch wrote:

. There was also a tremolo bar in the hardcase but it didn't
seem to work when I screwed it in. Now, I understand that there's a wood
block you have to remove somehow. Fun stuff.


Tremlo bar = idiot stick.

Jimi H. takes offense to that.

"Tim" wrote in message
...


Eisboch wrote:

. There was also a tremolo bar in the hardcase but it didn't
seem to work when I screwed it in. Now, I understand that there's a wood
block you have to remove somehow. Fun stuff.


Tremlo bar = idiot stick.


Stevie Ray Vaughn was an idiot?

On Feb 15, 9:56*am, "Eisboch" wrote:


Turns out, there's an interesting story behind the "Blackie" model.

Eisboch

Well? Get another cup of coffee and start frekin' typing..

BTW, do you know of anyone "local" (tri state area) who sets up and/or
works on electric guitars?

On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 06:39:44 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:



wrote:

I think of him more as being an organ grinder's monkey... but the best
one that ever lived.

Oh gawd!

Which reminds me. Fellow at work told me about witnessing an incident
of a guy teasing an organ grinders's monkey. The grinder warned him a
couple times, then let the monkey loose. It jumped on the teaser's
back, biting his neck, and his hands when he reached up trying to get
it off.
The fellow disappeared running around the corner screaming.
The monkey came back to the grinder a couple minutes later.
Happened in Chicago in the '30's.
Hence the origin of the saw "Monkey on your back."
Not that particular incident, but it sure brought it home when he told
me about it.

--Vic

wrote in message
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On Feb 15, 9:56 am, "Eisboch" wrote:


Turns out, there's an interesting story behind the "Blackie" model.

Eisboch

Well? Get another cup of coffee and start frekin' typing..

BTW, do you know of anyone "local" (tri state area) who sets up and/or
works on electric guitars?


Two in my area. Both are "Music Unlimited" stores. One is in Kingston,
about 2 miles away and the other is in Hanover , about 12 miles. They both
are staffed by musicians, pro and not so pro, but all are knowledgable and
many attended schools of music.

They provide lessons on just about any instrument and do repairs,
refurbishments, etc, on guitars.
I am going to bring my Taylor 12 string down to them, have it checked out,
adjusted, restrung and, if possible, have the new piezo sensor and controls
installed to convert it to acoustical/electric. The newer, six string
Taylor I have has this system factory installed, and it sounds great,
especially on an amp specifically designed for acoustic/electrics. I use a
65 watt "Kustom" for it and it sounds right at home playing along with the
Eagles. If I use a regular, solid body electric guitar amp like the little
Marshall I use for the electrics only, it sounds horrible.

Eisboch

On Feb 15, 10:25*am, wrote:
On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:56:48 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:

"Tim" wrote in message
...

Eisboch wrote:

. * There was also a tremolo bar in the hardcase but it didn't
seem to work when I screwed it in. *Now, I understand that there's a wood
block you have to remove somehow. * Fun stuff.

Tremlo bar = idiot stick.

I decided not to try to use it. *Even Fender does not recommend it and says
the block under the bridge on this particular guitar is not intended to be
removed although it can be done if you are so inclined.

The only reason the bar is included in the production version of the
"Blackie" is because Clapton's original that he built out of several used
Strats had one and Fender wanted to preserve as much of the original design
as possible.

Turns out, there's an interesting story behind the "Blackie" model.

Eisboch

The Fender Jaguar and Jazzmaster guitars had a tremolo that could be
immobilized by simply rotating the arm to face towards the tail of the
guitar. The only disadvantage to it was that it was also limited to
loosening the strings by pressing down, but could not tighten the
strings by pulling upwards. It did stay in tune better than the type
used for the Strats.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I am starting to like playing my electric with no pick. Although I
play through a 15 amp practice amp (got a Boss DS1 too I am able to
pull some nice (to me) sounds out with my fingers.. I am a real
beginner though, so I don't have a lot to compare to. When I watch my
G3 CD I get a little idea.
It's funny. With all my rock and roll background and I worked around
music a lot as a vocalist, I never really paid much attention to the
individual sound or feel of different guitars. I heard them, but never
really listened, ****es me off now as I had so many opportunities and
willing teachers when I was a kid.

wrote in message
...
On Feb 15, 10:25 am, wrote:
On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:56:48 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:

"Tim" wrote in message
...

Eisboch wrote:

. There was also a tremolo bar in the hardcase but it didn't
seem to work when I screwed it in. Now, I understand that there's a
wood
block you have to remove somehow. Fun stuff.

Tremlo bar = idiot stick.

I decided not to try to use it. Even Fender does not recommend it and
says
the block under the bridge on this particular guitar is not intended to
be
removed although it can be done if you are so inclined.

The only reason the bar is included in the production version of the
"Blackie" is because Clapton's original that he built out of several used
Strats had one and Fender wanted to preserve as much of the original
design
as possible.

Turns out, there's an interesting story behind the "Blackie" model.

Eisboch

The Fender Jaguar and Jazzmaster guitars had a tremolo that could be
immobilized by simply rotating the arm to face towards the tail of the
guitar. The only disadvantage to it was that it was also limited to
loosening the strings by pressing down, but could not tighten the
strings by pulling upwards. It did stay in tune better than the type
used for the Strats.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I am starting to like playing my electric with no pick. Although I
play through a 15 amp practice amp (got a Boss DS1 too I am able to
pull some nice (to me) sounds out with my fingers.. I am a real
beginner though, so I don't have a lot to compare to. When I watch my
G3 CD I get a little idea.
It's funny. With all my rock and roll background and I worked around
music a lot as a vocalist, I never really paid much attention to the
individual sound or feel of different guitars. I heard them, but never
really listened, ****es me off now as I had so many opportunities and
willing teachers when I was a kid.

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A: When the guitarist is drooling from both sides of his mouth.