Tell CB to contact me for, (yet another,) Rocket-budget-good-deal.
Won't disappoint!
Both are this month. We got married on the day after my birthday. It only took me three marriages to figure out a way to remember my anniversary.:
CB asked me tonight what I wanted. I asked her what the budget was (something only married folks would understand) and she told me $200. That rules out an acoustic, which is ok, because I've had my eyes on a few other toys.
Lately I've been gassing after two things, a strat (I'll admit it, CB's strat is sweet, and despite the fact that she likes her tele better, I am drawn to that guitar), and a mandolin (I've got a few John Denver songs down, and there's just something about the sound of a mando that really moves me).
So give me your thoughts, nominations and suggestions folks. Your input will be greatly appreciated, even if I don't end up following it.:
Guitars and other stringed instruments: Washburn D10S, Washburn EA52SWCE, Washburn Cumberland J28SDL, Washburn D46S12, D'Aquisto Centura, Rover RM-50B Mando
Amps and Cabs: Behringer AT108, Firefly Tube Amph, Blackheart Little Giant BH5H, Shiner's Custom Cab v.1.0
". . . because without beer, things do not seem to go as well . . ." Brother Epp, Capuchin Monastery, Munjor, Kansas 1902
Tell CB to contact me for, (yet another,) Rocket-budget-good-deal.
Won't disappoint!
a mandolin would be cool...i like their sound too....
and i think you should request some birthday pancakes...i think cb knows how she should make them!! : :
ww
Guitars: Gibson 1998 Les Paul Special : Peavey Predator (Early 90's Fat Strat Copy) : Ibanez GAX30TROriginally Posted by just strum
Brownsville Reso - 101 Electric Reso : Fender GDO-300 Maple Quilt Top Acoustic
Amps: Fender Super Champ XD
Effects: Digitech RP250 Modeling Guitar Processor : DVM "Phased and Confused" Script Phaser Clone : Digitech Bad Monkey
Danelectro Cool Cat Chorus : Behringer Distortion Modeler : Ernie Ball Volume Pedal : Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
Just a quickie on my experience with a mandolin,,,,
Like you, I had heard them played and liked the sound. Figured that they would be a lot like a ukele, tuning wise.
Saw one of the cheaper ones from Rogue and made a move. Got the A style and for no apparent reason, quickly decided that I should have gotten the F style. Like it would have made a difference!!!!
I have made music with it and it works fine. Sounds fine. Feels real funny in my hands. But then again, so do violins. I recommend an el cheapo to start out on, and then when you can make music on that, get the one you like.
Keep in mind that it is more of a lead voice or counterpoint, not a rythym machine. Not to say that you cannot use it as one,,,,
[digital recording machine] You are going to end up with one either way....
Steve
Get a portable, standalone recorder. I have an elaborate computer based DAW but I still use and love my ol' Zoom MRS-8 portable, multitrack recorder. I'm always recording ideas and I have always taken that to practices and between homes.
They can be had fairly cheaply now and some of the reasons why I like that particular unit over others in its class are:
Great built-in drum machine
Great built-in bass machine
Very good plethora of guitar, vocal, and mastering effects
Fantastic sounding output quality
You have to go with the mandolin. I love the sound of those things, and it would be cool to bring to Pearl (if I ever get a chance to go). Have CB get a starter Rogue and make the difference up in col'beer.
Ps: My wife assisted me with remembering our anniversary by having it engraved on the inside of my wedding ring. My wife is a smart lady.
Guitars:
Fender 2006 MIM Fender Stratocaster HSS in 3TS
Ibanez RG 570 with a bridge Invader
ESP M II Deluxe with a Tune-o-Matic bridge
Eleanor, the magical, mystical Road Worn wonder Tele
Blackstar HT Club 40
If you decide to not take Rocket up on his (you would crazy not too accept) you might want to look at the mandolins that Rondo are selling. The y sure look great. CB you should at least give the old guy a chance at $300, after all he bought that new rack.
Here's another vote for a mandolin. I love Bluegrass music and the sound of a mandolin has a lot to do with it. I'd love to learn to play one myself.
"I happen to have perfect situational awareness, Lana. Which cannot be taught, by the way. Like a poet's ... mind for ... to make the perfect words." - Sterling Archer
Thanks for all the suggestions y'all, and keep 'em coming. CB's told me she's been in contact with Rocket, so I may already have my present. But there's always Christmas, New Years, Ground Hog Day, Confederate Heroes Day . . .
Guitars and other stringed instruments: Washburn D10S, Washburn EA52SWCE, Washburn Cumberland J28SDL, Washburn D46S12, D'Aquisto Centura, Rover RM-50B Mando
Amps and Cabs: Behringer AT108, Firefly Tube Amph, Blackheart Little Giant BH5H, Shiner's Custom Cab v.1.0
". . . because without beer, things do not seem to go as well . . ." Brother Epp, Capuchin Monastery, Munjor, Kansas 1902
Never had a complaint yet!
I always have more stuff... and always need more room.
Ummm, It's my bir*cough*day too.Originally Posted by Rocket
I pick a moon dog.
mine is in less than three weeks.... :Originally Posted by tot_Ou_tard
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Guitars: Gibson 1998 Les Paul Special : Peavey Predator (Early 90's Fat Strat Copy) : Ibanez GAX30TROriginally Posted by just strum
Brownsville Reso - 101 Electric Reso : Fender GDO-300 Maple Quilt Top Acoustic
Amps: Fender Super Champ XD
Effects: Digitech RP250 Modeling Guitar Processor : DVM "Phased and Confused" Script Phaser Clone : Digitech Bad Monkey
Danelectro Cool Cat Chorus : Behringer Distortion Modeler : Ernie Ball Volume Pedal : Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
From the reports of how they are, I would snag Strum's strat he is selling. They look like "keeper" type units. A mandolin would be great, but you hang out in acoustic land a lot. Might need to join your wife more often on the powered end of things. You can take turns playing rhythm for each other as the other works on leads. Those are my $0.02. :
Steve Thompson
Sun Valley, Idaho
Guitars: Fender 60th Anniversary Std. Strat, Squier CVC Tele Hagstrom Viking Semi-hollow, Joshua beach guitar, Martin SPD-16TR Dreadnought
Amphs: Peavey Classic 30, '61 Fender Concert
Effects and such: Boss: DS-1, CE-5, NS-2 and RC20XL looper, Digitech Bad Monkey, Korg AX1G Multi-effects, Berhinger: TU100 tuner, PB100 Clean Boost, Line 6 Toneport UX2, Electro Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi, DuhVoodooMan's Rabid Rodent Rat Clone, Zonkin Yellow Screamer Mk. II, MXR Carbon Copy Delay
love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart. . .
- j. johnson
I can support that statement - A Dot made it's way to me through Rocket. It wasn't one of his "collection", but it is home here and most times my favorite guitar.Originally Posted by Rocket
Mark
* Loud is good, good is better!
So did you ever decide? I am still voting that Squire Deluxe Strat. :
Steve Thompson
Sun Valley, Idaho
Guitars: Fender 60th Anniversary Std. Strat, Squier CVC Tele Hagstrom Viking Semi-hollow, Joshua beach guitar, Martin SPD-16TR Dreadnought
Amphs: Peavey Classic 30, '61 Fender Concert
Effects and such: Boss: DS-1, CE-5, NS-2 and RC20XL looper, Digitech Bad Monkey, Korg AX1G Multi-effects, Berhinger: TU100 tuner, PB100 Clean Boost, Line 6 Toneport UX2, Electro Harmonix Little Big Muff Pi, DuhVoodooMan's Rabid Rodent Rat Clone, Zonkin Yellow Screamer Mk. II, MXR Carbon Copy Delay
love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart. . .
- j. johnson
CB's been talking to Rocket and I suspect they may have some kind of deal in the works. But she's in Austin right now for a conference so I'm not sure where they are.Originally Posted by sunvalleylaw
Guitars and other stringed instruments: Washburn D10S, Washburn EA52SWCE, Washburn Cumberland J28SDL, Washburn D46S12, D'Aquisto Centura, Rover RM-50B Mando
Amps and Cabs: Behringer AT108, Firefly Tube Amph, Blackheart Little Giant BH5H, Shiner's Custom Cab v.1.0
". . . because without beer, things do not seem to go as well . . ." Brother Epp, Capuchin Monastery, Munjor, Kansas 1902
From what little I know about you and your tastes I would think a mandolin would make a fun little toy for you. I've always wanted one too. Get that!
Guitars/Bass - MIM Fender Classic 50s Strat, MIM Fender Standard Strat, Squier Classic Vibe 50s Tele, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Epi '56 Gold Top Les Paul, Martin DSR acoustic, Sigma Martin Auditorium electric/acoustic, Squier Jazz Bass.
Amps/Cabinets/Modelers - Model 2558 50 watt Marshall Silver Anniversary Jubilee combo w/ Celestion Vintage 30s, 4x12 Marshall cabinet w/25 watt Greenback Celestions, Fender Blues Junior w/ a couple of Billm mods, Line 6 POD 2.0, Roland Micro Cube
Pedals/Effects - Cry Baby Classic Wah, Boss TU-2, Boss NS-2, Boss RC-2 Loop Station, Ross Compressor, MXR Micro Amp, Danelectro FAB Echo, Danelectro FAB Chorus, Danelectro Chicken Salad, Marshall Guv'nor Plus, Marshall Echohead, Duhvoodooman's Zonkin' Yellow Screamer, Digitech Digiverb, Digitech Bad Monkey, Dunlop Fuzz Face, Homemade Loop Bypass pedal, Duhvoodooman's Sonic Tonic (Maxon SD-9 clone +), Voodoo Labs Superfuzz
The mandolin is definitely going to happen Tone. It just might have to wait for Groundhog Day though.Originally Posted by Tone2TheBone
Guitars and other stringed instruments: Washburn D10S, Washburn EA52SWCE, Washburn Cumberland J28SDL, Washburn D46S12, D'Aquisto Centura, Rover RM-50B Mando
Amps and Cabs: Behringer AT108, Firefly Tube Amph, Blackheart Little Giant BH5H, Shiner's Custom Cab v.1.0
". . . because without beer, things do not seem to go as well . . ." Brother Epp, Capuchin Monastery, Munjor, Kansas 1902
Say helllooooo to my little friend.
The Tascam DP-01FX! And a special thanks to Senor Rocket for guiding my lovely child bride to a sweet birthday/anniversary present.
I've already started working my way through the 300 page manual, but if y'all will be patient, eventually I'll actually be able to post some clips. First I have to do some more shopping though. I need some microphones, cables, stands, probably a new computer, gotta hook up an amplifier and speakers . . . . as long as it took me to build the firefly amph, this project may take me at least three years.
BUT, the good news is I'm already working on Shiner Productions first CD . . . presenting the Shiner Family Band!
CD's will be available sometime in late 2010 for the modest price of one million dollars American each. I figure that way I only have to sell one.
Guitars and other stringed instruments: Washburn D10S, Washburn EA52SWCE, Washburn Cumberland J28SDL, Washburn D46S12, D'Aquisto Centura, Rover RM-50B Mando
Amps and Cabs: Behringer AT108, Firefly Tube Amph, Blackheart Little Giant BH5H, Shiner's Custom Cab v.1.0
". . . because without beer, things do not seem to go as well . . ." Brother Epp, Capuchin Monastery, Munjor, Kansas 1902