Howdy from a blues guy in PA

**birv2** · October 30th, 2007, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by pes_laul

welcome

what year is that strat of yours I know I got a squire affinity strat from the late 80's

No I don't have one of those awesome 80's Squiers. Mine's from China 2001. However, I did swap out the pickups for a set from an 87 Japanese Squier.

They sound good. I've also had mine professionally set up and regularly serviced, so it plays like a dream. I always get good comments on my tone when I play out at jams, so props to Squiers!

I got mine off ebay for $75 (including shipping).

I always look at some of my favorite blues guitarists (Hound Dog Taylor, for instance), and they played whatever they could afford. I believe tone mainly goes from the heart to the fingers to the axe. It helps to have an old Fender tube amp, though!

Bob

**Brian Krashpad** · October 30th, 2007, 07:38 AM

Welcome Bob!

**mrmudcat** · October 31st, 2007, 02:46 PM

Welcome!!!

**birv2** · October 31st, 2007, 04:02 PM

Thanks to all who made me feel welcome! Seems like a really friendly place here. Not to mention names, but what a difference from other guitar forums.

Hey Mr Mudcat, is that the new Epi cab I see in your photo? How do you like it? I had the head but sold it. I liked it but wanted some more variety. I would have gotten the cab eventually though.

Sweetness (Bob)

Spudman*** · October 31st, 2007, 04:44 PM

Sure we're friendly...cause every new guy buys the first round.

**LagrangeCalvert** · November 1st, 2007, 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by Spudman

Sure we're friendly...cause every new guy buys the first round.

It true.....I had to get a co-signer to get everyone there first Sam Adams....

But thats the reason were all happy....were always soused!...and eating pancakes from all our friends!

wow...beer, guitars, and friends (I consider you all my friends...hell when I talk about this forum...I say "one of my friends the other day said XXXXX XXXX XXX.") it doesn't get any better than this......or does it?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?

**LagrangeCalvert** · November 1st, 2007, 12:45 AM

another thing....this is the only forum where everyone has enough self respect to argue/laugh/talk and have lexical intercourse on a adult level.....

Not to get all "standing on a soap box" but have a listen please:

The reason people have no morality and get much worse than IRATE on other sites of all kinds is there is no actual human contact, so there are no consequences to the hate they sling around at everyone for no reason since its not tangible or its so disconnected form the real world you can do/say what you want on the INTERWEBS and get away with it....

I really believe its different here because so many people ...A) Have invested there selves in this site and the people here to make worthwhile friends/relationships. B) Are more mature and a Different breed to a certain degree.

Maybe websites should make you invest more of yourself into it (not money either) somehow so its more than a place to bash someone for any good reason..... I see so much hate... just go onto youtube and glance at the comments on videos....

:::::STEPS OFF THE SOAPBOX:::::

On another very positive note...AWESOME to have you hear bob....and since your from a PA.....and Im from Cincinnati....that could only mean one thing (if I was a normal Cincinnatian)

GO STEELERS!!!!!!!

Hope to hear tones from ya man!

**birv2** · November 1st, 2007, 06:38 AM

Hey Lagrange. I absolutely agree with you about anonymity on the net. And this forum is a nice break from all that. I say that as someone who works in the tech field and is online most of the time.

I will post some clips as soon as I figure out how to record something. I've got audacity, and I hear the Vampire amp is really good for recording. I still need a cable or two, I think.

Oh, and GO IGGLES! (That's EAGLES in Phillytalk).

Bob

**mrmudcat** · November 1st, 2007, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by birv2

Thanks to all who made me feel welcome! Seems like a really friendly place here. Not to mention names, but what a difference from other guitar forums.

Hey Mr Mudcat, is that the new Epi cab I see in your photo? How do you like it? I had the head but sold it. I liked it but wanted some more variety. I would have gotten the cab eventually though.

Sweetness (Bob)

I love it !!.It is what it is.Simple but sweet!(we have lots of amps all tube we use it for noodling sessions

: ) The cab is good but a 75 watt speaker is overkill. Might try a greenback in it.Ive also got a cab with 1x12 reverend 1250 alltone speaker.

**eichaan** · November 11th, 2007, 09:07 AM

Hi Bob!

I am also a blues dabbler/hobbyist in NE PA (Wilkes-Barre). Also an Eagles fan. So double welcome!

**oldguy** · November 11th, 2007, 12:14 PM

Welcome to Fret.Net, don't sell yer gear yet, buy more first, you bet!!

**birv2** · November 11th, 2007, 04:41 PM

Thanks, guys. Glad to be here. I do have some gear to sell, so I might be posting it here in a bit.

Bob

**YerDugliness** · November 11th, 2007, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by birv2

It's all moot, since I don't have the $$ at this time.

Bob

Welcome, Bob.

And as for the GASfest on this forum, don't worry--most of us don't have the $$ either, but it doesn't seem to stop us. This forum has a way with that.....

Anyway, good to see another blues lover on the forum, looking forward to hearing those stories, play on!

Dugly

**Justaguyin_nc** · November 12th, 2007, 11:34 AM

Bob, the worse case scenerio... standing in a soup line with your new Guitar strapped to your back.. Just think of how many people you can bring Joy to that afternoon at the mission!!

Let the G.A.S. continue.. and welcome!!

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