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"I changed them 15 years ago but fine, I'll put new string on if it makes you happy."

"Ok ok. I'll go buy a tuner."

"No, that's not an Alembic in my pocket, I'm just happy to see you." "Sure, I can play in sharp and flat keys." "Yeah, I'll turn it down a little." "I agree. It's too muddy."

I think I would have to put Hal Blaine at #1. I think I would actually reverse their top five order but based on other factors than just ability. Ability wise though I think it's near impossible to beat Neil Peart. The man was a technical machine. It's so sad to think all of them are gone.

When I posted this about Don Everly I was going to say I think Charlie would be next. He hasn't missed a show in 50 years. Seeing that he picked his replacement for the upcoming concerts to recover from surgery was not a good sign. But I didn't want to be so negative. But yeah, I called this a few days ago.

Yep. We just lost Charlie Watts. They say it always goes in 3's. He was the third. For me anyway. What a sad week.

Bass players are like children. They should be seen but not heard . . . 😁

I've come to the conclusion that it must be me. I must be losing my freaking mind. I posted a video and message and it's gone. I'm going to post it again. If it vanishes a second time then, well, I give up. Anyway, it's Groundhog's day ... again. (Line from a movie.)

As I get closer to the end zone I try not to think about it. Hah. I told my wife about him tonight. She said, "Did he do some music you liked.". Then when I explained who he was and the work he and his brother had done and how upset I was she said, "Well this is what happens when your idols are 40 years older than you.". I changed the subject to what's for dinner. BTW ... She leaves for Hawaii again for work on Monday at 3am ... for 4 weeks. 👍🎸🕺

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I'd kill for a cookie. I started permanent fasting. Skip breakfast and lunch. Limited dinner. Lost 18 lbs in the last 3 weeks. Almost at my goal of 240. Been working outside all day every day in this 95+ heat here. 👍 Oh. Sorry Steve. Uh ... Christies, guitars, les paul. There. OT. 😁

Yeah. They're ok. But nobody else can be there. Got it.

What's it say? It won't let me peak 'cause I gots cookies blocked.

All I see is two massive headaches and 12 lifetimes of high maintenance misery. Ymmv.

I saw his name was trending last night but was afraid to look. I knew but didn't want to confirm. One of the best song writers of all time. There's only a few left. I did several of his songs in the first band I was in when I was 13. RIP

I was surprised at the difference between the necks on the two models I tried. Unfortunately they were at different locations so I couldn't do a side by side comparison. The 5230 felt almost like the neck hadn't been finished properly. Like the edges of the frets were sticking out too far. The 5420 was perfect almost like someone took time to do an in depth setup. I'm a huge fan of Chet Atkins. I've found a ton of his LPs at the local thrift stores lately. Haven't had time to see what shape they are in. I made my own wet record vacuum system and it works amazingly well. Can't wait till I have some time to clean them up and see how they sound. Any Don Bowman fans out there? This is my favorite of his. Well that and the Ralph Emery one but I can't post that here ... but his Chet Atkins song is great.

I've heard of them. There's a place in Florida called Jerry's or something like that. He sells all lefty's too. No way I can travel that far just to look at them and I won't buy without playing first. But man if I had the time and money I would love to visit both places. 👍

Can someone shed some light on the model numbers and what they mean? I've been looking at them because they seem to be the only thing lefty in stock anywhere besides $99.99 dollar Squires. I played this guitar today at G.C. and it felt and played perfect. https://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/build/hollow-body/g5420lh-electromatic-hollow-body-single-cut-left-handed/2516021512 I played this at another local shop in silver and while it sounds great the neck was terrible. Too thick and the fret edges were rough. https://gretschguitars.com/gear/build/solid-body/g5230lh-electromatic-jet-ft-single-cut-with-v-stoptail-left-handed/2507220506 The 5420 has a maple neck and was nice and thin and just right. The 5230 has a mahogany neck and felt thick and rough. They specify Slim U for the 5230 but don't specify what's on the 5420. There was nothing "slim" about U though imo. Deceptive marketing term to get you to overlook the fact it's mahogany? I've read that maple necks are better. They both have the same pickups. Both MIK. So far I've seen them made in J, C, and K. The only one I trust is MIJ but playing lefty I don't have much choice. Any Gretsch players out there? Any thoughts?

Thanks Paulo but it's ok. If he was still around here I would but I didn't realize he left so long ago. I was looking at a black Gretsch 5230 online. It said the local place had it in stock so I just went to try it. Turns out they don't have it after all. I guess I should have verified before I asked. I was near a G.C. today and popped in. Low and behold the only lefty in the place out of hundreds of guitars on the wall was a beautiful orange lefty Gretsch hollow body. Played like a dream. Exactly what I've been looking for. But I swore I would never buy anything from G.C. again so back on the rack it went. They had a ton of right handed Fender Acoustisonics but they all had pad locks on the guitar hangers and I couldn't get a feel for the neck so I just left. Thanks again.

I can confirm I had the same conversation. The mods can't delete a thread. Only lock. But I imagine they have direct contact with those who can delete and can request a deletion. I choose to believe they would not do that.

I am planning on buying a guitar soon and wanted to ask him about some custom graphics I wanted painted on it. I know he did amazing work on guitars. Or any other input would be welcome. Thanks.

I get a kick out of guys like this. Look up Popeyejokes on youtube if you get board some time. Old German bodybuilding musclehead guy trying to sing karaoke in English. I think he's great.

Oh. So it hasn't been dead here lately, they've just been deleting all the threads again. I give up trying to figure out what's ok and what's not because like you said ... the censorship is not equal across the board. And that doesn't bother me at all. IOW I'm not sitting herr crying that Billy can do x y z but Tommy can't. I just post what I want and say what the ***** I want and let the automatic censor and admin do what they want. I've had a lot going on lately that I'd love to tell you guys about but it's not music related so I can't. But it's why I haven't been around.

I know. It's bad. Well somebody had to say something. It's been like a funeral around here lately. Gee wiz.