craigb 6,439 Posted January 13, 2020 If I was suddenly forced to do things again (while retaining what I know now), I would gather as much money as I could and heavily invest in Microsoft. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pragi 963 Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) On 1/11/2020 at 4:28 PM, Notes_Norton said: I certainly don't. I make music for a living. My wife will approve any guitar I want to buy, so I don't have that safety net - In other words, I have to control myself. That's the bummer, I have no one else to blame for not getting that beautiful axe The Lester Honey Pie in your link looks beautiful. Too pricey for me though. I hope you get it and it exceeds your expectations. I got my USA made Parker DFs for a little more than $1K US each. I'll probably keep them for as long as they last, and they should last longer than me. One for the gig, and one spare. The only other guitar I have is an acoustic electric. Same for saxes, one gigging sax and one spare. And I buy at my point of diminishing returns. After a while throwing more money doesn't give that much work related value. So I skip the fancy laminates on guitars or engravings on saxes and I go for a good, solid, pro instrument without the extras. But then I have to feed more than one instrument, sax, guitar, flute, wind synthesizer, bass, drums, keyboard synth and a PA system. Although I do OK, it looks like I'll never get rich playing music for a living. But I enjoy my life and if I had to do it over again, I'd choose the same career. Notes That's what I call a rich man,someone who has the freedom to do what he wants,free of to much compromises For me ist's the first time in my life I'm able to save up 2 grand for a guitar .like the Maybach Lester.I played it 2 times and it's one of the best I ever played. The time I made a living as a musician in my live (2years only) as a young man is long ago. There are some good instruments in my studio,like a 87 Strat,a´n Ibanez As 103 , a Dean Evo Tevo aso which all work well,but I never had the possibility to get an instrument that makes me feel like it's a body part.The Lester is doing that for me. I know well where you are talking about when you describe the financial responsibility for the structure of a family. Great that you go this way. I wish you and your family all the best . Pete Edited January 14, 2020 by Pragi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wibbles 4,643 Posted January 14, 2020 You don't need to spend 2 grand on a guitar .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pragi 963 Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, Wibbles said: You don't need to spend 2 grand on a guitar .... I prefer a plain version of a bottleneck guitar, but the bass player is unique . Jeronimo Costa (gropiuswalter) en Pinterest pinterest.com Edited January 14, 2020 by Pragi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kennywtelejazz 2,128 Posted January 14, 2020 Kenny 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wibbles 4,643 Posted January 14, 2020 5 hours ago, Pragi said: but the bass player is unique ... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pragi 963 Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) The new generation of producer does not need cables in the studio. .: Edited January 14, 2020 by Pragi 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starise 925 Posted January 15, 2020 16 hours ago, Pragi said: The new generation of producer does not need cables in the studio. .: Or a belt. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Notes_Norton 3,232 Posted January 15, 2020 If something in the rig isn't working: Rule #1 - it's always the cable. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kennywtelejazz 2,128 Posted January 16, 2020 Rule # 2 - with a pedal it's always the battery . Kenny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gswitz 461 Posted January 16, 2020 If you have a battery operated cable, check that first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wibbles 4,643 Posted January 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Gswitz said: f you have a battery operated cable, ... then you're probably a robot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kennywtelejazz 2,128 Posted January 16, 2020 I actually have two of those battery operated Gibson cables ...don't use them much lately . Still glad I have them ... Kenny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Notes_Norton 3,232 Posted January 16, 2020 I have some battered cables :D 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kennywtelejazz 2,128 Posted January 16, 2020 I was sorry to see this cable go . sniff sniff Kenny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antler 1,671 Posted January 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Notes_Norton said: I have some battered cables Seems like some fish & chip shops are willing to fry anything these days... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antler 1,671 Posted January 16, 2020 On 1/14/2020 at 10:11 PM, Pragi said: The new generation of producer does not need cables in the studio. .: Looks like whatever's being 'recorded' would benefit best from having absolutely no cables in the setup; including from the mixer to the DAW 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pragi 963 Posted January 17, 2020 Another practical innovation for the studio work : 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craigb 6,439 Posted January 17, 2020 Cute, but anyone caught smoking around my gear is going to get smacked. 😉 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
