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[quote name='molan' timestamp='1335634100' post='1634094'] [url="http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2012/04/26/stories-behind-the-songs-jerry-jemmott/"]http://www.notreble....-jerry-jemmott/[/url] Great player, real 'musician's' musician [/quote] Very interesting, thanks.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1335631730' post='1634058'] Yes! Competition is rife, as they say. Over the last few days I've learnt five numbers for an audition tomorrow morning. If I don't get the gig it won't be because I don't know the material. I know it inside out - I researched the tracks, listened to other versions besides the ones they gave me, looked at live versions on YouTube, found out the history of the bands and their bass players, what kit they use, what moves they make, and on and on, everything I could get my hands on. If you're not willing to go the full nine yards, you mustn't be surprised if someone else gets the gig. IMHO. [/quote] In fact, you may go the full nine yards (what does that mean exactly?) and still not get the gig.

I'd say (before they did) 'what songs would you like me to play?'

[quote name='Chris Horton' timestamp='1335628226' post='1633971'] Ahhhhhh , don't say that , I've just ordered the cd It was the live vibe that first attracted me to the band [/quote] I like the CD.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1334226986' post='1612744'] I think it all depends on exactly what sort of "round wound" tone you want. You may well find that some of the half-way house string types will suit. Having said that I do think that trying to make strings that aren't round wound sound like those that are is as useful as suggesting that you can get a flat wound tone out of round wounds simply by rolling off the treble. Unfortunately the only way you are going to find out what suits you is to try some for yourself. [/quote] Try some for yourself is the only way.

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1334223079' post='1612653'] Apologies then - [s]my mistake![/s] Edit: Although not actually a mistake - it was a question not a statement [/quote] My mother used to say that some questions are best not asked.

[quote name='leftybassman392' timestamp='1334735097' post='1620294'] Given his importance in the history of popular music, I'd have to say that all the prices quoted are very conservative (economic issues notwithstanding). I'd be surprised if some of it doesn't wind up in the R'n'R Hall of Fame in Cleveland - particularly the recording equipment. They already have some of his stuff, and I can foresee a much-expanded display taking shape. Like others here I'll be watching this with interest. [/quote] That sounds about right.

[quote name='Twigman' timestamp='1335539531' post='1632898'] Remove the brdge cover. Never understood why folk have bridge and pickup covers - it gets in the way of the playing, [/quote] Not if you're using it as a hand rest and playing with a pick or with thumb/first finger.

Friend of mine just bought one - so not out of favour with him.

I didn't see Later but I did buy the CD - very good.

[quote name='merlin' timestamp='1335605382' post='1633577'] girl singer a few years back, quote...as Im the singer and front person I should get half the gig monies..end quote..she left soon after. [/quote] The answer to that is: 'OK, you're the band leader, so you can do all the organising, getting gigs, pay for rehearsals etc., and we'll just charge you for our time. These are our hourly rates, if you don't like them get someone else.'

[quote name='bigjohn' timestamp='1335563438' post='1633330'] Always with the A strings on TIs. [/quote] The only strings I have broken in living memory were TI Jazz Flat A strings.

[quote name='mrdirtyrob' timestamp='1335556174' post='1633238'] I used to only play in CGCF (used a thin 'low B' tuned up on the bottom). I was lucky both bands I was in used the same tuning, it meant I couldn't tune to standard if I wanted to. [/quote] I've never understood this thing about 'tuning the same as the band'. I've played with lots of folk/blues guitarists who use odd or open tunings but I just play EADG.

[quote name='thepurpleblob' timestamp='1335515433' post='1632348'] Metal is second only to Jazz as a genre I will never understand [/quote] Metal is ... a genre I will never understand.

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1335536088' post='1632820'] Is that because you're made to? [/quote] Yes, very naughty boy.

[quote name='PaulKing' timestamp='1335534365' post='1632788'] And they used to stand in the corner too, so sound was bounced out from the walls. I believe. [/quote] I do that when I'm practising - facing the corner.

[quote name='bobbass4k' timestamp='1335477841' post='1632086'] Maybe I just have lazy technique but I hate not been able to use open strings, if you can't use open strings you're physically limited I find. Take the F# example, just half a step down and all the open strings are available to you. [/quote] I'm all for using open strings if only as passing notes and anyway F# blues scale uses two open strings.

[quote name='bobbass4k' timestamp='1335476215' post='1632026'] Don't you find only playing in one tuning limits they keys you play in? Standard doesn't really lend itself to every key, something like F# negates all the open strings in standard. I also find my fretting hand is drawn to the same places, dropping tunings can help capture a completely different mood. Maybe it's a style thing, I just don't use standard anymore, D standard, Drop C and Drop B for me. [/quote] Standard tuning works for any key, I'd say, including F#.

[quote name='leftyhook' timestamp='1330301332' post='1555542'] who was the tennis player who beat someone using a frying pan in a fun match? If you can PLAY, people will be even more impressed with a Squier logo on your headstock. [/quote]

Oh, I forgot to mention that the price is $6499.99

[quote] An exact reproduction of the classic Strat made to look as if it had survived being set on fire. The Fender Custom Shop 1961 Stratocaster Burnt Heavy Relic Electric Guitar is made by the best luthiers in the business, reproducing the unique features of a 1961 Strat and made to look like it had been set afire in sacrifice to the guitar gods at some point. This 61 Strat has been given Fender's "New Old Stock" (NOS) treatment—built (from original tooling) as if bought new in the '60s and had survived till today. The body is alder with a thin sunburst lacquer finish. The custom maple neck has a 61 Strat big deep V back shape and 9.5" radius for authentic vintage feel and vibe. True Strat tone is produced via 3 Custom Shop single-coil pickups, which can be adjusted with Fender's familiar 5-position switch, master volume, and 2 tone controls. The Fender Custom 1961 Stratocaster Burnt Heavy Relic Electric Guitar is equipped with so many vintage style features and has been so carefully burnt and worn, that new sparks are bound to fly in the hands of its owner. Since 1987, the Fender Custom Shop has been a "dream factory," producing guitars that are to playing what Ferraris are to driving. The skilled craftsmen in Fender's Corona, Calif., Custom Shop are known worldwide for their artistry in making guitars that range from the fine to the fantastic. Whether it's building a new custom instrument from the ground up or modifying an existing one, their best is the best. Fender's finest is the world's finest.[/quote]

[center][b][size="6"]Fender Neck Codes 1962-1972[/size][/b][/center] [left] [b][size="6"] [/size][size="4"]Fender began using a part code on necks rubber stamped on the end starting in April 1962. The Codes appear as such:[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]Example- 1 MAY 62 B[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]1 is a part code (not day of the month)[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]MAY is the month[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]62 = 1962[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]B= the nut width[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]The part codes are:[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]1- Jaguar 1962-1965[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]2-Stratocaster 1962-1965[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]3-Telecaster[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]4-Jazzmaster 1962-1965[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]5-Precision Bass[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]6-Bass 6[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]7-Jazz Bass[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]8-Musicmaster II, Mustang, Duo-Sonic II 1964-1965 22 fret 24" scale model[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]9-Musicmaster II, Mustang, Duo-Sonic II 1964-1966 21 fret 22 3/4" scale Model also found on '69 Swinger "Arrow/Musiclander"[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]10*- Coronado 1 and 2 and some 1966 Jazzmaster and Stratocaster necks[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]11-Bass 5[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]12-Electric 12 and Maverick/Custom model[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]13- Stratocaster 1966-1968, many 1966 Jazzmaster's too[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]14-Coronado 12[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]15-Jaguar 1966-1972[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]16-Musicmaster II, Mustang, Duo sonic II, and Bronco[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]17-Mustang Bass and MusicMaster Bass[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]18-Coronado Bass[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]19-Jazzmaster and Coronado 2[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]22- Stratocaster 1968-1972[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]23-Telecaster Bass[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]27-Villiager 12 [/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]28- Shenandoah 12[/size][/b][/left] [left][b][size="4"]3/4- Musicmaster and Duo Sonic 21 fret small headstock first version 1962-early 1964 [/size][/b][/left]

[quote name='stinson' timestamp='1335471271' post='1631844'] I always thought that 60's/early 70's neck dates looked like this? [attachment=106187:images.jpeg] [/quote] I think 16 is the code for Mustangs and Musicmasters.

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1335471869' post='1631870'] I just don't entertain the idea. [/quote] Ditto.