sgulley
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Post by sgulley on Sept 2, 2004 23:10:54 GMT
Now I get it! You were downloading that song a few days ago. I thought you were send me a message. ???R e a d y f o r L a b o r Day ! ! ! Stan
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Post by mcarp555 on Sept 2, 2004 23:11:59 GMT
Unless you have a serious problem, your frets shouldn't need to be 'leveled' after a year. Or you play 24/7. As for the back plate, I'd think the problem isn't getting the strings in, it's getting the old string nuts out.
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Post by sgulley on Sept 2, 2004 23:21:10 GMT
Yep, they get trapped under the cover and are pretty stubborn about wanting to come out. All I know is that I can change out strings on the Les Paul in 15-20 minutes. With the lock knobs, I couldn't even see the hole to guide the strings into, not to mention getting them all out. Total time --> 1.5 hours to change out my first set.
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Post by Objecks on Sept 2, 2004 23:37:15 GMT
Hey guys! I purchased my Casino from Musicians Friend -- can't remember if it was over the Internet or if I phoned it in. I did this primarily because I couldn't find one in the local stores. My only problem is that it took about three months for MF to get it in stock! I think Epiphone was concentrating all their efforts on the Lennon editions at the time. I received (and was billed for) my guitar case within a couple weeks, then I waited and waited... Once I finally got the guitar, it was in great shape. I've never had it professionally set-up. Instead, I bought a how-to book and made minor adjustments myself. If it ever got seriously out of adjustment, I'd take it in. Hasn't been necessary yet. Now that I think about it, though, that's the ONLY guitar I've ever purchased by mail order. Like Matt, I'd rather hold the guitar in my own hands, see how the strings feel, and listen carefully to its tone before handing over my credit card. In the case of my Guild, I visited it five or six times before buying! Hesitation was my downfall, though, one time when I played a Gibson SG-Z bass at a great price, not realizing that it was out of production. Loved that bass, but it was gone by the time I made it back to the store. Sigh!! Charlie
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Post by mattl on Sept 2, 2004 23:48:55 GMT
out. Total time --> 1.5 hours to change out my first set. and that, my friends, is why my guitar strings usually have what my buddy calls "pizza crud" on them since its been so long since the last string change.. hehehhe . im not sure if i should be sharing this it feels kinda personal.
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Post by JimDurand on Sept 4, 2004 17:49:21 GMT
Stan, You need to develop Fight The Good Fight. I'd love to do drums on it! The sound reminds me of Aerosmith. Come up with some lyrics for it. Jim PS. I read Mikes post above, "FTGF: Uptempo mid-70's backing track...." and I thought FTGF was one of those shorthands (like IMHO - In My Humble Opinion). But I couldn't think what FTGF might mean. And Mike, you don't usually use that kind of stuff! (LOL)
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Post by sgulley on Sept 5, 2004 6:23:50 GMT
Sure Jim, It is rather repetative so I'll probably add some more chords and then try some kind of lyrics with it. That would be great to have some live drum. I really appreciate the offer, and I'll let you know when the tracks are ready. Stan
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