West Coast Blues Thread - Version 2.0 [Archive] - Page 2

HappyValley

07-06-2006, 06:48 PM

nicky a. no go for me. i have a date that night. billy is great though! love his cheapo guitars too, he makes them sound great.
No sweat, bro's Ryan-Mike-n-Eric...figured I'd toss it out there! MikeLaw- congrats on the date - GIT SUM!!:rotflmaoYou're right about Billy- he also has the lowest action and lightest strings EVER on those Chinese axes....still plays gorgeous slide, though.

Fretshop- Heard the NJ State Gov. came to a settlement- are you all set? I'd love to meet up witcha, but I'm heading for Canada playing guitar w/Mike Welch & his band (Brad Halleen on bass, Marty Richards on drums) at the Mont Tremblant Blues Fest. Cotton's headlining w/Darrell on vox!! Can't wait for the hang afterwards! Mucho Photos.....

nmontz

07-06-2006, 07:48 PM

I used to get to the cities alot when I was in college in Ames. Americian Guitar Boutique is over by Willies and sometimes has some cool stuff. Encore and Twintown in uptown have vintage stuff.

Here is the webpage for twin town

http://www.twintown.com/

Solidbody is way cool for high end vintage!

http://www.solidbodyguitar.com/index.html

Daves is a day drive out of town (about 2 hrs from the cities) and has great inventory and a heck of a vintage guitar and amp collection upstairs.

http://www.davesguitar.com/

I looked on pollstar.com for blues around....not much in July....Lamont Cranston. August looks more promising with some cool shows. The T-birds are playing at the State Fair at the end of the month.

mikelaw

07-06-2006, 10:49 PM

from tonights ct blues competition.

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/2482/7606blueheartssallys0698ji.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

mikelaw

07-06-2006, 10:51 PM

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/3586/7606blueheartssallys1065af.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Strat-O

07-06-2006, 11:20 PM

Great classic looking Tele. I get mine back tomorrow with the 0038's and big fat neck.

artandink

07-06-2006, 11:38 PM

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/3586/7606blueheartssallys1065af.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Gee that was quick. I just got home myself.

Congrats Eric. . . Best of luck at the finals.

PS: I was the guy taking to you outside, after the gig.

valcotone

07-07-2006, 12:40 PM

Nice pics!! Thanks for posting them Mike.
Eric/Ryan - I hope you guys enjoyed the competition.

nmontz - thanks for the Minneapolis tips. Solidbody looks cool... I'll leave the credit card in the car! How far are they from Bloominton, any idea? I'm staying near the Mall of America.

valcotone

07-07-2006, 12:45 PM

TGIFriday live track... :roll

Here's Kim Wilson with Rusty Zinn and Billy Flynn with Richard Innes and Larry Taylor. Recorded at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix in February 1999. This was an outtake from Kim's Smokin' Joint CD that turned up on a compilation of live tracks recorded at the RR called "Rhythm Room Blues" on Hightone Records.

Kim Wilson
Eyesight To The Blind
[/URL][url]http://www.kilback.net/tunes/KimWilson_RustyZinn_EyesightToTheBlind.mp3 (http://www.kilback.net/tunes/KimWilson_RustyZinn-EyesightToTheBlind-RhythmRoom1999.mp3)

I love Rusty's rhythm work on this one.

mikelaw

07-07-2006, 12:58 PM

innes SUCKS!

Poppa Stoppa

07-07-2006, 01:44 PM

Mike/Eric - nice pics, nice guitars.

The seller of that ex-Watson H62 on ebay last week turned out to be the same local guy I bought an H70 Meteor from last year. We talked and ended up doing a deal involving p/ex of some of my stuff that he wanted. Also the fact that it wouldn't have to be shipped helped (he's close by). As I said to a couple of the guys on here, I thought when something like that sails past your nose you got to go for it, by hook or by crook! I hope the withdrawal of the auction didn't upset any of you guys!

Anyway, I got to use the thing at a gig last night, and can confirm it plays great and has got the kind of pure old blues guitar tones that just cannot be got any other way. The neck pickup produces perfect tone for swing, the bridge pickup is pure filth in the best possible way, and both together make a killer out-of-phase racket. In fact when we kicked off a slow blues and I went for the out of phase tone, it sounded so good, so damn authentic - like T-Bone or those old George Smith records - I suddenly realised my tired old licks need a serious overhaul to bring them up to match the quality of the guitar.

It's a lot more quirky to play than I'm used to - it's very bassy, response out of the top string can be low and turning the volume down cuts out large amounts of top end, but feedback doesn't seem to be a problem and there are a lot of cool tones hidden away. My favourite so far, apart from the o-o-p slow blues thing, is a sort of satanic muffled distortion from the low strings on the treble pickup. Killer for bass runs like on 'Don't start me talkin'.

I'll be in the woodshed!

Poppa Stoppa

07-07-2006, 02:06 PM

Skilback - great tracks, thanks. I finally worked out how to save it. Trouble is, every time I have to download a new player it wants to be my default player and I have to work out how to use it.

mikelaw

07-07-2006, 02:47 PM

how many k's of output are the h44 early 50s pu's?

dukeh62

07-07-2006, 02:49 PM

Ohhh Watson.... Not start any sh*t, but that bridge pickup in Rick's green H-44 really kicks the ass of any bridge pickup in any H-44 I've ever played or heard. Hershey or not, it's the shit. On another note, I played Jon Ross's two pickup H-44 on a couple of gigs when I was back home and it may be one of the best ones out there. Man, can Mr. Ross play too!

I'd have to agree with you Frank regarding the back pickup in Rick's stratotone. I used it on the song "I'd Be a Fool" on our "Empty Wallet" disc. Screams like a F-A-T tele. Just sick.

And yes...Jon Ross can PLAY....guitar, bass, drums, mando...

valcotone

07-07-2006, 03:07 PM

how many k's of output are the h44 early 50s pu's?

About 3.5K to 3.8K for the ones that I've come across and measured. But they sound like way more... they push the amp hard.

Hey Jankety - welcome back. I'll take yours and Eric's word for it! I'd be a Fool sounds tremendous...especially the slides down the big strings (just listened to it again)! :dude

I like Jon Ross' bass playing on the latest Kim Wilson cd, and the stuff he and Troy Gonyea did on the Hi-Fi Baby disc by Gary "Fingers" Taylor.

jetlag

07-07-2006, 04:00 PM

No kiddin' - welcome back Jankety. And no worries, you certainly aren't starting any sh*t, at least not with me. Glad you chimed in. Like I said earlier to Duke, take what wats said to me with a grain of salt. Sounds like Duke already knew they sounded great, just wanted to know what they were.

So duke, how did the FRONT model 41 pup sound on the green stratotone? Oh, and thanks for sharing that you used that guitar on I'd Be the Fool." Man, you're right. That is a big ol' fat treble sound. Dark treble at it's best. It sounds phasey at some points too - like you had the two pickups blended.

dukeh62

07-07-2006, 05:54 PM

So duke, how did the FRONT model 41 pup sound on the green stratotone? Oh, and thanks for sharing that you used that guitar on I'd Be the Fool." Man, you're right. That is a big ol' fat treble sound. Dark treble at it's best. It sounds phasey at some points too - like you had the two pickups blended.

I'm not sure if I used the front pickup on that guitar for anything. I've seen him use it live though and it sounded great. I know Frank has played it a bit, so he'd know.

And yeah, it DOES sound phasey on that tune, but it was all the back pickup. I LOVE that guitar. I begged him to sell it to me. He brought it out for me to use on the next record, but I just kept forgetting to grab it. Now that I just grabbed that new H44, I'm trying to decide what type of pickup I'd put in the back.

Frank: Who do all the guys use to get the custom pickgaurds?

mikelaw

07-07-2006, 09:32 PM

my girls brother can do pickguards. give me the cardboard cutout of the shape and whatever material you want and hell do it.

mikelaw

07-07-2006, 09:35 PM

hey duke, remember i asked you and ryan who played guitar on that big al dupree cd ryan burned me? looks like it was brian calway!

LOL!

jetlag

07-08-2006, 12:31 AM

I'm not sure if I used the front pickup on that guitar for anything. I've seen him use it live though and it sounded great. I know Frank has played it a bit, so he'd know.

And yeah, it DOES sound phasey on that tune, but it was all the back pickup. I LOVE that guitar.

Duke, that's one of my favorite things about vintage guitars. Their pickups (maybe it's also the electronic's contribution too, leaky caps???) often sound kinda out of phase even when only one pup is on. That is such a cool ass sound when you can get it. Man, that is a great sounding pup for sure - real warm for a back pup. What was the amp you were using?

dukeh62

07-08-2006, 08:03 AM

hey duke, remember i asked you and ryan who played guitar on that big al dupree cd ryan burned me? looks like it was brian calway!

LOL!

That Hash Brown can do anything!

dukeh62

07-08-2006, 08:04 AM

What was the amp you were using?

The amp I was using was a '51 TV Front Pro that now belongs to Skilback...sigh.

valcotone

07-08-2006, 11:44 AM

hey duke, remember i asked you and ryan who played guitar on that big al dupree cd ryan burned me? looks like it was brian calway!

LOL!
Was is this one, "Swings The Blues"?

http://www.bluebeatmusic.com/images/dupreeswings.jpg

...if so, Teddy Morgan playing his H62 guitar is all over that one too. I think his "Ridin In Style" rhythm section is featured on it as well. Great CD, IMO.

valcotone

07-08-2006, 11:45 AM

The amp I was using was a '51 TV Front Pro that now belongs to Skilback...sigh.
Thank you, Eric. It's a fine amp. :BEER

mikelaw

07-08-2006, 11:47 AM

thats the one sean. ryan told me it was teddy and hash too on there. killer cd!!!!!! love that one. and ridin in style is great too.

pete kanaras

07-08-2006, 12:57 PM

I played Jon Ross's two pickup H-44

apparently he showed up late at this gig i did last night in nh. i think he's an old bud of the guy i'm working with. i sure would've liked to have met him, damn

Schwalbe

07-08-2006, 02:41 PM

I played Jon Ross's two pickup H-44

Jon's a great guy. Seems like he can play any instrument in any style, guitar, mandolin, drums...and of course bass. I have never played over a more comfortable groove than when Jon's playing Upright.
It's amazing how everything gels when he's on the gig.

Schwalbe

07-08-2006, 03:07 PM

Any scoop on Minneapolis? I'm going to be there for a couple of weeks and would like to check out the blues jams and gear shops... looks like they have jams on Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu, and Sunday - which are the best?
Hey Sean, when will you be in town? It would be great to meet up.
My favorite jam in the TC's is Monday at the Minnesota Music Cafe. The Band is the Lisa Wenger band, Lisa'a a very good singer and way easy on the eyes. The band consists of Phil Schmid on guitar (Big George Jackson, Lynwood Slim, Everett Smithson) Billy Black on Doghouse (Mischo, Senders, Lynwood, etc.) Jeremy Johnson on drums (guitar with Primich lately, guitar with Big George, Mischo, Wilson a few times, drums with Lisa Wenger, Everett Smithson). The jam page at mnblues is probably out dated, check the discussion board at http://www.mnblues.com/phpbb2/index.php
Folks there will fill you in on what's where when.
The Rough Cuts have a few dates this month. Tonight, 7/08/06 we're at the infamous Viking Bar, 19th and Riverside.
Shoot me a note at theroughcuts-at-comcast-dot-net and I'll send you the schedule and any links I can remember.

Strat-O

07-08-2006, 04:25 PM

I got my Tele back yesterday with the Don Mare 0038's in it and got to use it on my gig last night. Its a real low volume thing where the drummer uses brushes or those rod things all night. But we still play our regular sets though. But I have to use a Fender Blues Jr with a P12R in it.

The pickups sound great. The only thing I have as a strong reference point are Fenders American Vintage 52 Tele pickups that come in the Muddy Waters Tele. The neck pickup is 7.4k and the bridge is 10.5k.

The main thing I noticed is that they have a real mellow kind of sweet sound. I mean, they still bark and get gnarly, but they have a certain mellow sweetness to them. They still sound like Tele pickups of course. Woody sounding neck, bridge has a little bit of P90 flavor, but still bitchin' like a Tele. The middle position was cool too, I can't describe it very well except that it was more usable than on my Muddy Tele.

I asked my bass player if he noticed a difference (he stands right by my amp all night), and without a hint he said the same thing..."they sound kind of mellow and sweet compared to your other Tele". So there you go.

I'll be able to use it through my better amps on gigs this coming weekend on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. I'm happy with them though. I just wanted a little beefier Tele pickup and that's what I got. This cool mellow sound is a big surprise. Sometimes I feel like I'm fighting with my Muddy Tele to keep good tone coming out all night, but this one was right there with me the whole time.

Dave Orban

07-08-2006, 05:07 PM

nc slim

07-09-2006, 07:24 AM

Did you know Teddy Morgan has gone country. I saw him w Kevin Costner's Bluesgrass country band {Dances with Wolves)in greenville for a pro am celebrity golf tourney. He played nothing but rhyhm, nothing that made you think he was a great player. I saw him years sgo w the H62 swinging away he sure has changed. The band was actually good.

I was just playin some Sticks Mcgee on My Bues radio show He was brwnie's bro.You guys know him??? on the old king label.

What kind of pick does Jr. use??? Heavy??

Troy T. Blues

07-09-2006, 09:23 AM

Wow...small world! I just stumbled upon this thread and noticed that dukeh62 is Eric from Ryan Hartt! Nice to see you Eric!! Mike Law too! Holy smokes...I didn't know you guys were here on TGP.

It was so nice to see you guys the other night. Mike, I haven't seen you or Carl in about a year I think. That was a real fun night.

Eric, you guys smoked the other night. I LOVE your style, tone and playability..very tasteful & classy! The band in general sounded awesome and I've always been a big fan of Ryan Hartt. You guys do that 50's Jump Blues stuff beautifully. Nice job at the Blues Challenge and I LOVE your Gibson LP with the P90's..Is that a R6?

Mike...you're a helluva harp player yourself! Glad to see that you guys are rolling along.

artandink

07-09-2006, 09:59 AM

randy morser

07-09-2006, 10:05 AM

If you guys are talking about blues on the west coast, you have to check out Nathan James. Absolutely smokin' player and singer. Be covers everything from acoustic rag-time blues through nastly electric Chicago. He's got his own site and is also on some of the videos on Billy Watson's site. He went on the road with James Harmon for a long time too. Check him out. NathanDJames.com, BillyWatson.com

Scott Miller

07-09-2006, 08:52 PM

Paging AC Porter... Is the Trail's End jam still on Sunday nights? I might be there July 16 and 17, staying in Oregon City. Probably the 21st too... if anything else cool is going on.

- Scott M

rhartt1234

07-09-2006, 09:22 PM

Barney Kessel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPDN17fz7Rc
this tune was making the rounds of the Watson/Holmstrom guitar clique when I lived in LA. Holmstrom qoutes it somehwere on one of his records. You couldn't swing a dead cat without hitting someone who had a copy of "To Swing Or Not To Swing" in that scene.

Show your bass player this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJb7QZPcaRA

Hey Troy T! Nice "Moanin' for Molasses" the other night!

Troy T. Blues

07-09-2006, 09:36 PM

Hey Ryan! Great to see you here as well! :)

Thanks alot! I really love that instrumental and I usually use it to open my shows. Really nice job the other night! As always, you guys sounded fantastic.

Troy T. Blues

07-09-2006, 09:54 PM

Hey Troy, good to see you here. I just sent you an email, check your box.

And, you guys absolutely smoked on Thursday as well. Real sizzlin' blues. . . served straight up.

Hey Art!

Thank you, I appreciate that! I very was happy to see you there, it was a really fun night.

mikelaw

07-09-2006, 09:54 PM

hey troy my man! thanks for the kind words. you are the sweetest of sweethearts bro. its a pleasure to get to know you over the past few years man! love ya!!!! you sounded great too doode. !!!

Troy T. Blues

07-09-2006, 11:07 PM

Hey Mike!

I feel the same way bro! :) You're such a great guy and it's always a pleasure to see you. Thanks my man, we had a BLAST!!!

zappafrank

07-10-2006, 03:05 AM

Paging AC Porter... Is the Trail's End jam still on Sunday nights? I might be there July 16 and 17, staying in Oregon City. Probably the 21st too... if anything else cool is going on.

- Scott M

scott---email me---No Trail's End stuff on Sundays these days, AFAIK---but I can set you up with another option or two if you are willing to drive into SE Portland area--
I'll give you my# so we can talk about it after you email me--

ac

PS---that Big Al Dupree CD is a great one---I have not listened to it for a couple years---time to whip it back out!

...and ENOUGH already with all this East Coast Blues Club glad-handing!! Out here on the Left Coast we know how to treat the other musicians around us---with suspicion, contempt, and lots of good ol' backstabbing...not to mention undercutting each other's gig prices to steal gigs away from our competition---ahhh...the music biz....:crazy

:please note above stated w/ SARCASM!---but a little bit of truth, too, sadly...):horse

ac

fretshop

07-10-2006, 06:58 AM

Nick, Jetlag, Frank, FYI : We're back at work....finally. Pete: call me re: the Dano Bridge.

Jetlag: Did you get a chance to try out the Pro last night? Just wondering.
BTW, the recording you played for me on the phone was KILLER !!! I'll call you later.

Strat-O: I'll call you later this A.M. Glad you're happy with the 0038s. As far as output goes...are they a hotter output relative to standard Tele pups, or lower output ?

jetlag

07-10-2006, 11:03 AM

Fretshop - check your email. I used your Pro all of last night and sent you a detailed report this morning. Of the two modes, the cathode bias mode w/o cathode bypass cap really sounded killer. I still have it's tone/sound in my head today. The fixed bias mode needs some work/tweaking - hopefully we can get it there. Good thing we put that switch in. I thought it might be hard dialing the grease into a new amp ....................

Oh, and congrads on getting back to work. Glad the NJ governor got things sorted out. You've been off work, what 4 or 5 days? Makes me think of the movie Office Space - "well Bob, I wouldn't say I've exactly been MISSING work .............." :)

KBR

07-10-2006, 12:02 PM

AC, Scott
I was in Portland, OR. last week and the Trail's end Jam Suundays is going w/ Robbie Laws running it.
I did a Kool Gig with this Soul Brother Jimmie Saunders, B3, Bass and Foot pedals, Damn, was He awesome, Ray Beltran blew some good Harp, and Robbie and a few other dudes sat in. it was 100 degrees and felt like I was back in Austin.
The next Night Jim Wallace, Dave Kahl, & Jimi Bott and I did a Gig @ Duff's Garage, Man it was a Hell of a night and Paris Slim, came out and played all night with us, unfortunately the turn out was low.
Jimi Bott is my Man on drums, Best around, I feel. Jim Wallace also is a smokin Player.
Every time we want to move to Portland, we end up stayin in the bay Area, oh well that ain't a bad thing as yesterday, Bob Welch was sick and Freund couldn't do it so I was called to work w/ RJ Mischo, and Kedar, and Hans, also ex JR band member Sax player Baron Shulman ( Bari & Tenor) we smoked a full room at the Beach in Half Moon Bay. 64 degrees outside!
I believe we stayin here!

Kenny Blue Ray

bbarnard

07-10-2006, 12:32 PM

Don't know if any of you have picked it up, but I got the new Hollywood Blue Flames CD Road to Rio recently on a trip to New Orleans. I'd picked up Sanctuary and really liked that one. The new one is a double disk with one of the new blues flames (with three extra cuts with Jr. Watson on them) and then a whole live disk of the Hollywood Fats Band. Pretty good stuff although I think I like Sanctuary better for the newer stuff than the Road to Rio stuff. I can definitely say that Kirk Fletcher is quickly becoming one of my favorite guitar players (and he's staying VERY busy).

jimfog

07-10-2006, 02:40 PM

btg

07-10-2006, 02:49 PM

Are you guys with the Juke 1210 amps using the 6L6 versions or the EL84. Those look like interesting amps.

Strat-O

07-10-2006, 02:59 PM

NC - I haven't heard that fella you mentioned. I've got a spare 2x10 extension cabinet you might want to try with your 1484 though. Give me a call.

Fret - The 0038's don't seem too much hotter than the pickups in the Muddy Tele. Just fatter, clearer and then there's that mellow sound. I might see what Don can do with rewinding a set of Strat pickups. Maybe get the 'Jr Wind' done.

mikelaw

07-10-2006, 03:11 PM

pee wee crayton's grandson!

http://www.lilvmusic.com/Home.htm

dukeh62

07-10-2006, 03:40 PM

Hey guys.....

I know this was discussed in the old (sob....) thread......

What do ya'll think of the reissue Fender reverb tanks? How about when you upgrade the tubes to the right NOS stuff ? Any good, or still a pale imitation?

Need a good tank for my Sewell Wampus Cat (Tweed Pro sorta thang), which, BTW, I'm absolutely LOVING.......what a great sound......no frills, just crank it and WEEEE!!!

Tanks,
Jim

jimfog: I had one of the reissue tanks and it just was a tone killer. I even had the printed board ripped out and point-to-point wired...not much of an improvement. I splurged on a real '64 tank a few months ago and WOAH what a difference. I love it! Definitely worth it.

Also check out the Uncle Spot (http://www.unclespot.com) tanks. I almost went for one of those. Supposedly they are the closest out there to the real old Fenders.

But I'd stay clear of the reissues. Again, mine just sucked the life out of my tone.

Strat-O

07-10-2006, 04:45 PM

Soo, would anyone happen to have the chords to Ronnie Earl's "Peace of Mind" ?

Stringmaster

07-10-2006, 05:07 PM

BTG:
My Juke 1210 is a 45 watt version of the Classic--that runs EL34's--that appears to be Gary's favorite tube in this amp--if you talk to him he'll tell you why! The Ultralinear mode kind of mocks the 6L6 sound (in his words), so you get the best of both worlds. But, the Juke will also accept other tubes such as 6L6's and KT66's, however, Gary said that almost everyone that experiments with tubes goes back to the EL34's. The amp is so different from others that you can't really approach it in the same way, regarding what your preconcieved notions about particular tubes sound like.
DD

Schwalbe

07-10-2006, 05:10 PM

I like my RI Tank just fine. It sucks less tone than a HG or Digiverb and it doesn't hissssssssssssss!
I did the cap mod < http://home.comcast.net/~rmessick2/Cap%20Mod/Cap%20Mod_Body.htm (http://home.comcast.net/%7Ermessick2/Cap%20Mod/Cap%20Mod_Body.htm) >
and put in NOS tubes including a 6K6. Recently I remounted the tank itself, got rid of the exterior suspension springs and screwed the tank directly to the front board (baffle?) on some foam weather stripping with springs around the screws. That really stopped the stage noise sproinging thing.

GOLDENSTRAT

07-10-2006, 10:36 PM

Ok, Strat-O , here goes ( i am welcome to be proven wrong here) . It is in G , uses G13 in the 1 chord and C9 and D7#9 for 4 and 5 chords . The bridge is interesting---- try A minor to C7 ( for the climbing Bb sound) to G major (3 times) then G to G7 to A7 then slide back down to the 1 with a Ab9 or something like that . It seems like it might take a rehearsal to get the band through the bridge smoothly. howz dat? fred edited to plot out an idea about the bridge- try this - on the d g b strings respectively-- 7-5-5 Am , 8-7-8 C7 , 9-7-8 G .

zappafrank

07-10-2006, 10:43 PM

AC, Scott
I was in Portland, OR. last week and the Trail's end Jam Suundays is going w/ Robbie Laws running it.

The next Night Jim Wallace, Dave Kahl, & Jimi Bott and I did a Gig @ Duff's Garage, Man it was a Hell of a night and Paris Slim, came out and played all night with us, unfortunately the turn out was low.
Jimi Bott is my Man on drums, Best around, I feel. Jim Wallace also is a smokin Player.

Kenny Blue Ray

Hey Kenny and Scott---

I was wrong---the Trail's End IS still having Jams on Sundays---I just called 'em. ..said they were closed during the 'blues' festival days, and had one jam cancel recently, but all in all it's still going on...
I work with Jim Wallace quite a bit, (he's still holding down that Stein Haus gig on Thursdays...) and am very lucky to play w/ Jimi Bott a fair amount when he's not on the road w/ the T-Birds...my fave drummer, and just a really great person, too.

Scott---sounds like you won't have to drive into P-town after all to get your ya-yas out---have fun!

Strat-O---I'm VERY interested in hearing more 'bout those 0038's---Don's going to do the 'Joel Foy' wind on the USA 52 RI's I sent him---I'm not sure if that is the same as yours, but I'd like to hear more! I'm buying the bridge (double-notched/magnetic) and saddles from Glendale this week...it's slowly coming together...If I REALLY like those tele pups when Don's through, I was thinking of having him rewind the Rolph's in the PeeWee strat to his Watson spec, as well---we'll see...

Mikelaw---c'mon---is that REALLY Pee Wee's relative?? :Devil

I hear my Pee Wee strat that I loaned to a friend for the Curtis Salgado tour has been 'noticed' out there on the road....kinda funny..

ac

jimfog

07-10-2006, 11:18 PM

jimfog: I had one of the reissue tanks and it just was a tone killer. I even had the printed board ripped out and point-to-point wired...not much of an improvement. I splurged on a real '64 tank a few months ago and WOAH what a difference. I love it! Definitely worth it.

Also check out the Uncle Spot (http://www.unclespot.com) tanks. I almost went for one of those. Supposedly they are the closest out there to the real old Fenders.

But I'd stay clear of the reissues. Again, mine just sucked the life out of my tone.

Thanks........appreciate your experience. My conundrum is this........no WAY am I gonna go all-out for an original or Uncle Spot......the $300 range is about my limit for a reverb....so, it's either this, or keep the Holy Grail.

Any one else?

- Jim

nmontz

07-11-2006, 12:28 AM

Build one of the Weber standalone reverb kits...then over time you can upgrade whatever you want Pot's, Jacks, Trannies, Foil n' oil caps, tubes.....I would think it would have to be better than the stock ri tank...dunno. I think they are around $400 though. I think it would be easy with upgrades to get it in the spot price range if you weren't careful..especially if you don't allready have the tools to build it....or if you want a tech to put it together. The weber would be the cheapest option for a correct point to point fender 6G15 Reverb Circuit.

KBR

07-11-2006, 01:24 AM

I have a RI verb tank, and it does a lot better job than any pedal.
I use RCA or Philips 6K6, an Amperex 12ax7 and a Mullard 12at7.
I also like 5751s in the ax7 position. I use it with a Homemade 5F6-A
Bassman PTP Head that just rips, and my 2x12 Weber P12Ns (12A150s)
It breathes fire in certain rooms. (I have a Tweed Pro w/ Weber P15N being made for smaller rooms.)
I like Jason Lollar P90s, and always use Van Zandt (since I sell em) Tele flat pole bridge pups, and True Vintage 5.7K Strat pups.
KBR
I use 4 Hard Tail Strats (Swamp Ash) that all weigh under 6 lbs, one is 5 1/2...

zappafrank

07-11-2006, 03:08 AM

Jimfrog---I understand your dillema---i have gone through some reverbs myself...I have a really nice Clark 'Wateree' that is like the Victoria Reverberato---'verb and trem---the Clark Trem is unreal---still trying to 'dial in' the reverb---he uses a 3-spring, and I'm trying a 2-spring--I just prefer that sound, and I feel like I have a lot more control over the 'verb effect. Plus, I got it 3rd hand, and somewhere along the line somebody took out all the really GOOD tubes and put in cheapie EH 12ax7s....blechhh...I have it at my tech's place now---
I also can't recommend highly enough the Premeir 90 reverb---all over ebay usually, between 160 to 350 in price, mostly---I love mine! And for the WC driving tone a lot of us dig, I almost prefer it over an old Fender!---I KNOW I prefer it over any Fender RI tank I've had---they can be a bit finicky, but a good tech can bring a neglected one off ebay up to speed for usually less than a c-note---I sold one to get my 64' strat, and finally got another one about 2 months ago---KILLER for blues stuff---

ac

zappafrank

07-11-2006, 03:55 AM

KBR---your Tweed Pro you are having built sounds a LOT like my Clark Beaufort!---Usually the Beaufort is basically a tweed Deluxe w/ a 12"---I had him put it in a Pro size Cab w/ a Weber p15n-t (enhanced treble---I found most alnico Webers a little 'dark' for my taste)---I have since put in a 61' Jensen p15n--NOW we're talkin'!
I LOVE this amp...will take 2-6L6's w/a 5ar4 rec, or 2-6V6's w/a 5y3---no rebias needed---2 volumes, 1 tone---Premier verb in front---way too good for me!

Enjoy your Pro RePro Kenny---

ac

fretshop

07-11-2006, 07:16 AM

Thanks........appreciate your experience. My conundrum is this........no WAY am I gonna go all-out for an original or Uncle Spot......the $300 range is about my limit for a reverb....so, it's either this, or keep the Holy Grail.

Any one else?

- Jim

You can call David Wilson at TQR 1-877-629-8663 and tell him that I told you to call. David can steer you to some of the best techs for this type of work.

From my directory, here are some references:

Our Studio tech, and one of the best custom amp builders in the business, Lou Rosano (Duke Robillard, Danny Gatton, Keith Richard, Joh Fogerty...etc etc....) does a point to point conversion on RI tanks with a new board, tube sockets...the whole Lebowski...They sound great. www.louisamps.com (http://www.louisamps.com) 201-384-6466

Jeff Gehring:

Jetlag will tell ya, this guy can do it !! Ya gotta get the contact data from Jetlag. Jeff built my custom Pro amp.

Jeff Bakos : Bakos Amp Works on Ponce De Leon Avenue, Atlanta. 404-607-8426 One of the best in the country, IMHO.

Now...here's the rub. most of these conversions are more than $300.

mikelaw

07-11-2006, 10:31 AM

http://stores.ebay.com/BANANA-GUITARS

aja

07-11-2006, 12:41 PM

Hey waaassssuuuupp ya'll. Thought I'd put my new myspace address
on here for people.www.myspace.com/alecjamesbluesguitar
And I highly recommend more conversations in swing guitar Duke
Robillard and Herb Ellis. They trade off some solos that are amazing !!
even moreso if those guys were improving !!

straightblues

07-11-2006, 04:28 PM

ES350

07-11-2006, 06:12 PM

Haven't heard a RI Fender tank I've liked yet---as in, "is this thing on?". I've tried the tagboard conversions and they still aren't right---it's just one of those things. The Premier is cool; reminds me of the Silvertone amp reverb, used to buy those for 5 bucks a pop on 48th St.

Strat-O

07-11-2006, 10:46 PM

Fred - Thanks for those chords!

mikelaw

07-12-2006, 08:19 AM

saw big sandy and the fly rite boys last night, my buddy george and i both agreed that they were one of the best bands we had ever seen.

they swung so hard, so genuine to the early rockabilly/sun/elvis stuff. rockin too. what a band!

zappafrank

07-12-2006, 10:24 AM

Hey AC, I just put a Don Mare - 4709 Joel Foy wrap in my Pine Esquire. It simply killllllsssss. It is the most amazing tele pickup I have ever heard. It will do anything from traditional country right on through to Led Zepplin. Man does this thing sound good. I was a little concerned about a 6K pickup being too bright but it isn't. It just sounds like a great vintage tele.

Straightblues---I just saw your Esquire at Don's forum---OMG!!!---That is so gorgeous---please, email me any and all info re: the Guitarmill body (my lightweight ash 2-pc b.scotch/nitro body is in process w/ Mario as I write!)---and the Glendale bridge and saddles (I'm getting the double-notch magnetic with Cutting Edge Brass saddles this Friday---good choice?)---I already have the Allparts FAT Tele neck, Like you are getting--and I'm thinking a reversed Callaham Control plate/assembly and other parts---We are very much on the same wavelength, except your paintjob is awesome!!!---anyway--email me more info---don't forget the 4709 info too! (I'm getting both the neck and bridge in that wrap--)---I can't believe how close our teles will be, as far as parts used! (except the pine body and gorgeous graphics on yours---too f'n cool, man):JAM

Mikelaw----Big Sandy is all that, for sure---sounds like a great show---

ac

straightblues

07-12-2006, 12:12 PM

Here are some pics of my new Esquire that AC was referring to. Sorry in advace to all of the traditionalist. It is amazing. I might have to reconsider the paint becuase this thing will blow peoples minds because it sounds like the best 50's Esquire they've ever heard even though it looks a little wild.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/straightblues/DSCN5788.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/straightblues/DSCN5779.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/straightblues/DSCN5773.jpg

RickyKing

07-12-2006, 12:51 PM

I wouldn't change a thing......
BTW Premier outboard reverbs rule...

mikelaw

07-12-2006, 02:34 PM

yea premiers were around before fender reverbs but fender got the patent first i think. they are huge sounding.

love the esquire. the only way it would be cooler is if the screens were dead presidents ala greenbacks. that would be fee-nominal!

Strat-O

07-12-2006, 03:20 PM

Big Sandy is cool. There's a album called 'Big Sandy presents the Fly Rite Boys' that the band recorded without Big Sandy. Smoking stuff. Deke Dickerson is also the boss man too with that kind of stuff.

straightblues

07-12-2006, 04:57 PM

BTW, the pictures on my Esquire were done with Rubber Stamps and black ink.

It is a one piece pine body from Guitar Mill
Gledale bridge with brass and harden steel saddles
Don Mare - 4709 Joel Foye pickup.

valcotone

07-13-2006, 12:45 PM

Anyone else have Johnny Moeller's "Johnny's Blues Aggregation"? I picked it up recently and there are some killer songs on there. The whole thing is great but I especially dig the feel of Mama The Way You Look Tonight, just killer off-kilter rhythm and slashing guitar. Top quality guitar performances and vintage tones all around too.

mikelaw

07-13-2006, 12:56 PM

i have it sean. its great. another great one in that vein is johnny moeller and paul size---RETURN OF THE FUNKY WORM! thats a cool one too.

jetlag

07-13-2006, 01:10 PM

Sean, that's a great record. Lee gave me a copy of it when it came out. He and Johnny are real tight. I think it was a hint hint thing or something. His brother Jason is a badass shuffle drummer to boot and a great guy.

One more day til stratotone-thirty. UPS says it's in Lenexa, KS right now. Time continues to slow ..............

Straightblues, cool tele man. I was talking to Don Mare last night and was going to call back later to hear you or him play it over the phone, but it slipped. I'd love to hear that pup sometime. Don's a really cool guy with great enthusiasm for pup winding. He's really into cracking what went into the sound of those old pups. We talked about his strat pups a great deal. Anyone here try one yet?

mikelaw

07-13-2006, 02:21 PM

yea there are photos of lee with johnny and jason online somewhere. at hash browns jam in dallas i think? ill have to find them. jason is playing on that video clip on youtube with lou ann barton, preston hubbard, denny freeman and derek o brien. i love that clip.

KBR

07-13-2006, 02:38 PM

I know Johnny Moeller, a hell of a Player.

Strat-O

07-13-2006, 03:30 PM

I've seen some video of him backing up Darryl Nulish, he was playing some great guitar. I was extremely humbled! He also plays some great guitar behind Mike Barfield.

jetlag

07-13-2006, 05:06 PM

I've seen some video of him backing up Darryl Nulish, he was playing some great guitar. I was extremely humbled!

Man, I remember seeing Johnny when he was only like 19 - 20 years old. He was backing Darryl up after that first album they did together. I was amazed at how musical and muture his playing was for a cat that young.

mikelaw

07-13-2006, 06:34 PM

i know of mark dufresne who left town to join roomful in RI and Paul Delay who is still in Portland I think. or seattle. whatever.....same difference. :)

zappafrank

07-13-2006, 09:13 PM

i know of mark dufresne who left town to join roomful in RI and Paul Delay who is still in Portland I think. or seattle. whatever.....same difference. :)

same difference...HA! That's a good'un---:roll

Jankety---what is it you would like to know? I've lived here in Portland 16 years, and the 'scene' is as dry and pathetic as I have ever seen it right now...but, we have quite a few excellent musicians---here's a few of my faves--
Drums: Jimi Bott---the best. period. I'm lucky to play with him occasionally. He makes me a better musician when I do. Luckily, a few other good drummers that know when to keep it simple--Jon Beyer, Dave Melyan, and the great Jeff Strawbridge (killer pocket and attitude...)
Bass: No one special, at least as far as classic Chigago/West Coast blues goes... A few real fine players that are fine to play with, but no Ronnie James Weber's, that's for sure...I pick Dave Kahl as a favorite, along with Marco Savo, when he's not blazing swingin' blues on his ES-150 Charlie Christian---Marco is jaw-dropping--and has a bit of Chris Cain in him, as well....
Harp: above mentioned Paul DeLay, world reknown Curtis Salgado---both these guys are also killer singers---Curtis is more R&B funk these days, but when he lays down the blues...no-one better. Also Jim Wallace---our staunch Electric Harp traditionalist, a VERY respected player, and my best friend in P-town. On the acoustic side, Stu Kinzel(g) and Lynn Ann Hyde(h) play a variety of roots Americana (blues, old country, gospel) very well---also have a 4-piece electric band---Stu and I have worked and lived together years ago, and he is an awesome player with great slide and fingerpicking chops---just great
Keyboards:---hmmmm...a couple organ guys that are great...Dover Weinberg, Louis Pain, Ben Partain---I'd LOVE to play with these type of cats more, but I've been stuck w/4 piece harp bands as of late...ho-hum:p
Couple of well known 'transplants'---Paris Slim, Rick Welter (g) come to mind---and they are struggling like the rest of us---no one is paying the rent w/o a) going on the road b) rich wife/girlfriend c) trust fund d) day job---I'm in the 'd' category---work graveyards...
Other local heros have to include:
Lloyd Jones---solo OR band, just funky and greasy--I love Lloyd's bag...
Robbie Laws....our strat king---although he can play MANY styles and is ALWAYS studying music---can knock you out!! no lie!
Mark Lemhouse---really like his solo stuff (national/acoustic)
Hillstomp---north mississippi hill blues---KILLER and hypnotic
Rollie Tussing III---a one man band---great stuff...
Terry Robb---can play blistering acoustic blues in his sleep...really great-
---sorry---I'm leaving out the vocalist-that-don't-play-an-instrument fronted bands---I rarely go see that stuff
Lots and lots of mediocre bands that seem to get plenty of gigs and local print hype too---must charge 100.00 or pay to play or something---some fantastic bands that rarely work.
The Strangetones are a must see, as is the first set at Duff's Garage on Wednesdays---Suburban Slim and Marco Savo---my favorite electric players in the northwest---including Seattle:p
Kenny Blue Ray keeps threatening to move up here and make it even harder on so-so guitarists like me...:D

BTW---Marco Savo, Suburban Slim, Paul DeLay, Jim Wallace, Dave Kahl (bass) and myself (that freaks me out!!) will be on the new Jimi Bott CD coming out soon---all LIVE cuts!! ---please buy copies for your moms!
Sorry---no 'famous' stars like Junior, Rick, Alex or Rod---but some decent musicianship---or Jimi would not be putting it out!

**If I forgot anybody I like, I'm truly sorry---If I offended anyone I could care less about or if they are diluting the quality of live music in Portland, then Screw ya****:Spank

ac

zappafrank

07-13-2006, 09:20 PM

So Jankety---why are you interested? Thinking of coming out here?---drop me an email, man---
PS---dig your MySpace!!!!---are you on any of Harman's discs??---I'm pretty sure I have them all---(the legal ones, anyway---)

ac

nc slim

07-14-2006, 12:51 AM

fret shop was hot on cray strat do any of you guys have one?

Premier tanks do sound good I have an old one Anson gave me but I cannot get the hum out of it on some gigs. I have had techs say they can fix it but not so far

jetlag

07-14-2006, 09:59 AM

Junior was telling me about that too and sounded pretty amazed at what Marco Savo was doing - meaning that CC harmony thing. He said Marco told him "it took the better part of two weeks to work out." Sounds like the man is borderline genious. I noticed there are a few Marco soundclips over at Dave Stephens' website - one tune is a jump number with harmony head lines you might want to check out. You'll have to scroll down a little.

http://www.sdpickups.com/reviews.shtml

RickyKing

07-14-2006, 10:00 AM

:angelHi Slim,
I have 3 Premiers and none are dead quiet,finding a good 6EU7 is a good beginning,a grounded cord,and re-caphelps too. To me,the nice tone boost and deep reverb of a Premier is worth getting the bugs out.
BTW, A great night of blues was had by all @ The Onset Bay Blues Cafe,Onset MA,hosted by yours truly and guested by Mr. Nick Adams and his beautifull Les Paul Special VOS (a great guitar!). Nick was in fine form and the audience wad De-Lighted at the great interplay we shared. It's so cool when some guys can come together and play some good deep Blues.
I hope we can do it again soon.

Dave Orban

07-14-2006, 10:02 AM

i know of mark dufresne who left town to join roomful in RI and Paul Delay who is still in Portland I think. or seattle. whatever.....same difference. :)I love Delay's playing, singing, and songwriting...! :dude

KBR

07-14-2006, 10:03 AM

Good report, AC
WE are not going anywhere, staying in the Bay Area, 30 Miles South of San Francisco.
Lot's of Gigs here.
Kenny Blue Ray

mikelaw

07-14-2006, 12:51 PM

awesome king russ! wish i could have been there brother. we are close, but so far away if ya know what i mean.

let this be known, if we were picking teams you and nicky wouldn't go last. :) HAHA

for other patrons of the page outside of the northeast and/or never hearing or seeing nick adams, rick russell: A-youre missing out. B-if you think you're good by any means, you are wrong. these 2 are THE HUMBLERS. period.

not to mention the queen of the NE blues scene, eric ducoff. :) um, youre thinking about portland/seattle?????

think again!!!!!!!!!

Strat-O

07-14-2006, 02:13 PM

hollowbodyhead

07-14-2006, 02:29 PM

Hi, I'm a new guy in here. My band, The Hellhounds,(www.hellhoundslive.com) are playing our stuff all over the southeast. Check us out on the House of Blues/Elwood Blues Radio Hour this August 20th. Check your local classic rock/blues stations.

zappafrank

07-14-2006, 04:08 PM

hollowbodyhead---is that you rippin' on the slide on the cuts at your site? Sounds great, man---may have to pick up a copy for long, fast drives...
stick around a bit---this is a great thread with a lot of very into-it-deep blues freaks---and, yes, I use the term freaks appropriately!! Ha!

KBR---whew!! I was gettin' worried there!----hey, DO come up and play once in awhile still!!

mikelaw---yeah, buddy---just chill! LOL!---I'd have to say the NE has a much better scene for a musician than PDX nowadays---I've always wanted to move back east...

jankety---yeah---I don't think I could handle SoCals weather all the time either...too hot for my blood...and size!

PS---played a HORRENDOUS gig last night---just wretched---luckily, it was my last night at the SteinHaus, but what a way to go out!! I'll tell all later---

mikelaw

07-14-2006, 04:34 PM

im just praising, im not dissin fellas. sorry if yas took it the wrong way!~ its all good, our first gig in a while tonight, should be fun.

hollowbodyhead

07-15-2006, 02:09 PM

zappafrank, Yep that would be me. Liberty LO 100 thru a Reverend Hellhound. Don't forget to wear a helmet!

TwoFeets

07-15-2006, 07:23 PM

Just FYI I'm back Stateside now. Didn't have time to check out any over-the-pond blues or anything while I was gone, unfortunately, or even any gear shops... but we managed to be in Venice with Italy won the World Cup, and jetted over to France for Bastille Day. It was a good time but I'm glad to be home!

fretshop

07-17-2006, 06:48 AM

Well we've always got room for more musicians down here in the warm and friendly south. I'd warn you to stay away from L.A. (Lower Alabama) but in Georgia we've got all the peaches, watermelons, and butterbeans you could ever dream of. Shoot, the Grits Capital of the world is here and you can even get gnats in your eyes and ears in some parts of the state while still being able to live above the water moccasin line. It just doesn't get any better than that!

:BEER

Yeah...Strat-O !! The folks at the Harvest Moon on Ponce De Leon got to know me petty well after several trips to Decatur. Heck, they even presented me with a shaker full of dried up gnats to put on my mornin' griddle grits!!
If any of you ain't had griddle grits AND a side of sausage biscuits and gravy in Decatur .... y'all ain't livin !! THEN don't fergit to hit Strat-O's rib shack for dinner !!! (ahem...of course...you may eventually succumb from blocked Carotid arteries stemming from all the fat and tri-glycerides in the cheese and gravy ... but you'll agree, it was worth it !!) BTW: The cooks gave me the recipe for griddle grits if anyone is interested. He and she let go of the formula after I coerced them into a few trips to The Brick Store, 19th Century hardware store converted into a funky gourmet eatery with the best beer, wine, and Scotch in the area. Their Brautwurst platter is to die for. The babes that come in that place are awesome !! Couldn't get the recipe for the sausage gravy though...although I'm sure it's lethal. I'll be down as soon as the weather cools off, and praying that there will be no more surprize labor issues here in corruption land.

NC: Binding arrived. 6100's yes? The phase switch will be hidden in the F-Hole.

Jetlag: I'm still diggn' the photos from your party. That old Coupe Deville is sweet.

rhartt1234

07-17-2006, 08:51 AM

Amp trouble

I have a 59 or 60 Silvertone 1432 that worked just fine for two years and then one day it just started eating fuses. Put a new one in and POOF as soon as I flip the switch. Any suggestions what the problem is?

Hey KBR,
You may recall me from the Boogaloo when you were in SoCal and looking for a singer/harp player and I came and played with you a little bit. Boy, did I suck that night! I still wake up in a cold sweat over that one.

valcotone

07-17-2006, 09:42 AM

Amp trouble

I have a 59 or 60 Silvertone 1432 that worked just fine for two years and then one day it just started eating fuses. Put a new one in and POOF as soon as I flip the switch. Any suggestions what the problem is?

hey Ryan,

Must be defective fuses!! ok, kidding aside... I would check the tubes first. Swap 'em all out (replace them) and power up again... if your fuse is ok, then put them back in one-by-one and power cycle each time to find the guilty one. After that I would most likely suspect a shorted filter cap if they haven't been replaced already. Good luck!

fretshop

07-17-2006, 11:16 AM

hey Ryan,

Must be defective fuses!! ok, kidding aside... I would check the tubes first. Swap 'em all out (replace them) and power up again... if your fuse is ok, then put them back in one-by-one and power cycle each time to find the guilty one. After that I would most likely suspect a shorted filter cap if they haven't been replaced already. Good luck!

Silvertones were, and still are notorious for filter cap, tube socket (dirt and corrosion), and solder joint issues. When I replace the caps on those amps, I also suck out and replace all the solder joints on the board, and then re-condition the solder joints on the chassis/ground leads. I don't think I'd mess too much with the filter cap values either. The gray import ones work fine.

mikelaw

07-17-2006, 11:28 AM

ryan, if no help after trying this stuff i would recommend tom at cotton amps. he did my 1432 for me and I have never replaced the fuse. You probably know, but Make sure youre using sloblo's only. I just played mine yesterday, turned it on and off several times. Good luck, let me know if ya need tom's #/email... he's the best.

rhartt1234

07-17-2006, 11:35 AM

Rest In Peace Sam Myers
I just got this email from Hash Brown via Blues-L.
Another great one gone.

All,
It is with great sadness in my heart that I tell you that my good friend and
mentor Sam Myers has passed away at the age of 70. In the past year Sam has
fought a battle with throat cancer, and had just finally been able to go home a
week ago. He was looking healthier than he had been in years, and he was very
happy to be able to go home. It really seemed like he was on the mend and the
doctors said he probably had another 15-20 years in him. That was not to be.
This morning he began choking and after 30 minutes of working on Sam, the
paramedics we're not able to resuscitate him. Please send out prayers to Sam's
family and extended family members. I know there are many here who loved Sam for
the man he was, and for his great contributions to blues music. He really
affected me as a human being, and as a musician. I will post details of the
funeral
when they become available.
I love you Sammy,
GODSPEED,
HB

aja

07-17-2006, 12:36 PM

Very sad news I wish I could have seen him.

zappafrank

07-17-2006, 12:47 PM

RIP---I met him only once, helped him smoke, helped him with eating a burger---he was so generous with stories and spirit...one of the last 'real deal's'----another one gone---sad for the loss, happy for the memories.
ac

fretshop

07-17-2006, 12:50 PM

Sam had been fitted for a prosthesis in his throat which allowed him to speak alot more lucidly than the "buzzer" that most throat cancer patients have had to rely on. Although I asked about the device as the possible culprit, or perhaps food lodged in the area, I couldn't get an answer. I'll post more when Anson calls me back.

For the three decades plus that I knew Sam, he was a friend, a mentor and at times a task master, and could be an exacting disciplinarian. He also acted as a respected counsel and arbitrator to both his peers, and those of us "coming Up". I can remember that during a time when Otis Rush and I were deeply embroiled in differences, Sam very casually mentioned that he'd heard that I was in "deep s..t" and carefully mapped out a strategy that led to a resolution and the salvaging of a long time friendship. NOTHING got past Sam Myers. NOBODY messed with him either. I'm looking into flights, and will keep y'all posted.

jetlag

07-17-2006, 01:58 PM

Since Anson made the Grand Emporium here in KC a real regular stop, Sam gave me many, many memories to cherish. That voice and that harp tone will always resonate in my head. RIP Sam.

dukeh62

07-17-2006, 02:07 PM

Since Anson made the Grand Emporium here in KC a real regular stop, Sam gave me many, many memories to cherish. That voice and that harp tone will always resonate in my head. RIP Sam.

That Anson at the Grand Emporium record was the album that really launched me full-on into playing blues. Saw Sam many times and he was always fantastic. One of the true greats. RIP Sammy....

Dave Orban

07-17-2006, 03:05 PM

R.I.P., Sam. You will be missed.

bbarnard

07-17-2006, 03:27 PM

Yeah, RIP Sam. Crotchty but great vocals and harp. Had him here in Gainesville with Anson about 2 years ago. Elevated stage with NO steps up to it. Had to help Sam onto the stage via a chair. He was NOT happy. Still put on a great show. Loved the fact that there were lots of younger women there.

Poppa Stoppa

07-17-2006, 03:38 PM

One of the first records I ever bought was that fantastic compilation on Island, 'This Is Blues'. Homesick James, JB Lenoir, Elmore James, Buster Brown, Sonny Boy Williamson, Willie Mae Thornton, Freddy King, Lowell Fulsom, Lightnin' Hopkins, Frankie Lee Sims, Otis Rush, Junior Wells, Tarheel Slim and Sammy. Real good stuff. Sammy sang 'Sleeping In The Ground'.

A lot later I saw him with Anson, getting guided to the mic, singing, reaching for his smokes and lighting up during every guitar solo, and playing the best harp without any apparent affort.

RIP Sammy, you did great things and lasted a long time.

valcotone

07-17-2006, 06:07 PM

I saw him perform just once with Anson at the Dallas Guitar Show a couple years back. He was an unforgettable entertainer and fine blues man.

Rest well, Sam.

groove_king

07-17-2006, 08:17 PM

Ah man ... that sucks ...

I remember buying "Sins" on vinyl many, many years ago and was just blown away. His singing and harp playing was amazing and his shuffle groove on the instrumental "Chill Out" just killed me. Still one of my favourite albums.

Everything Sam did was funky, soulful and deeeep.

nc slim

07-18-2006, 05:37 AM

I am sad today. Sammy was querky but underneath he was sweet Sam. My bass player Bill was one of his best buddies. If Sam was in a crowded room talking to fans and he heard Bill's voice. He would stop everything to talk to Bill. At first he was hard to get to know but if he knew you really liked the old school he could talk for hours. I knew he finally liked me when I became the "M F" couselor. I knew I was in w him then.

There are so many great Sam stories

At least I got to record w him 4 songd we never finished our cd but probably will sometime.

God Bless SAM

fretshop

07-18-2006, 06:51 AM

NC: If you go to Dallas let me know. I'm working with Delta trying to arrange a bereavement fare. Hey...Remember the show in Brevard two years ago ? Sam started improvising lyrics during the final set with you on the H-65 and me on lap steel...and the verses worked...they were perfect. He introduced me as the "skinny guy with the nose and no ass".
That was right around the time he started to get sick....bad days, here and there, the "spells" eventually increasing in frequency. He was in decent spirits throughout the winter, but looked tired. He remarked to us that he was weary and wanted to visit Mississippi again. I believe the episode I am about to describe happened a few weeks before the Brevard show (Thanks Carol, for correcting the time line). I had finished refurbishing Anson's ES-5 and '57 Strat and drove the instruments up to New Hampshire. The Rockets were performing at an enormous VFW hall in the White Mountains (?) of New Hampshire near Mt. Washington. Folks came from everywhere...the joint was packed, and the ladies had cooked up all kinds of food for the patrons and us. Carol cut up two portions of Yankee pot roast for Sam, then gave him his meds. The set started about a half hour later, and during the first song, Sam collapsed. A nurse from the local hospital was in the audience and checked Sam out. She told ME to get him to the hospital right away, because there was only one ambulance in the district and it was out already. The band made it through the night without the leader, everyone taking a place at the vocal mic. About 1:30AM, Anson arrived at the hospital and we stayed with the old man all night. By morning, he was feisty, and cursing at both of us. Although Sam wanted to go on, the remainder of the tour was cancelled, and the band immediately left for Dallas. That was the beginning.

Strat-O

07-18-2006, 09:17 AM

We played 'Looking Back' at Blind Willie's last night and dedicated it to Sam. If any of you have heard many Sam stories, you'll know why we dedicated that one to him.

His harp playing did seem effortless didn't it? That always amazed me. NC Slim's bass player (Bill) and his wife have countless stories about Sam. They should write a book! I know Fretshop has a ton of stories as well.

fretshop

07-18-2006, 10:49 AM

Strat-O: I think Bill and his wife joined us in Savannah at The Blind Pig for a gig about 3-4 years ago. I went out to fill Sam's presecription, then pick up his cigarettes and a battery for something or other, and the convenience store down the street from the club had just closed. I'm standing at the door in a Hawaiian shirt, jeans and boots, and I started knocking on the door. The old woman that owned the place came up to the door, opened it, and stuck an enormous pistol in my face. The police arrived, and started questioning me. Wes Starr ran across the street and told them that I was playing at the club and just needed a battery. The cop almost pissed himself laughing, and I about s..t myself from the gun being in my face. The cop stopped by the club with his wife later, and we all had a good laugh. Sam was angry because I never got his cigarettes...He annouced over the P.A. system: "Any body got a Chesterfield...no filter ? I need a cigarette. This is what happens when you send a boy to do a man's job !!"

dukeh62

07-18-2006, 11:30 AM

I just received the Teddy Bunn: 1929-1940 CD that was talked about on here a few weeks ago after Junior suggested some of his stuff to jetlag.

It's a cool set of music, but as you could expect by the timeline, there isn't a ton of jumpin' guitar on this set. There's a few unamplified archtop leads on the tunes from the 30's sessions, and then about five tracks of solo country blues grt/vox stuff. Cool to own, but I would imagine that Junior must have been referring to some of his later stuff being that there's not a lot of guitar on here.

dukeh62

07-18-2006, 12:07 PM

Yeah, that's not the stuff Junior is talking about. You need to get the Selctive sides from the 40's with Bunn playing electric guitar. The electric guitar stuff is where it's at. There is a cd called "More Ugly Guitar - The Kings Of Distortion" that has about 6 of these songs on it. All killer stuff. I think I've mentioned this cd a number of times before in this tread. Has Chuck Norris, Bill Jennings, Goree Carter, etc on on it too.

I need to start paying attention! Thanks Frank!

zappafrank

07-18-2006, 01:16 PM

Jankety---that is very cool that you linked to Jack Cook's website for that stuff---He IS the guy Steve Buscemi played in "Ghost World" (OK, Not Really---)!!---He is the professor, an encyclopedia, the Wise Man---when it comes to old-timey blues and 78's and such---just an amazing fount of knowledge---and a hell of a musician too
Now I have a great excuse to check in with him---I'll buy a couple CD's!!

ac

rhartt1234

07-18-2006, 03:15 PM

RickyKing

07-18-2006, 03:24 PM

Hi Ryan,
I have had good luck with Dimarzio pots in the past,
I usually go with CTS now.
RIP,Sam.:angel
It seems to me the older we get that the responsability of keeping the
music alive gets bigger....glad to have had men like Sam for guidance and inspiration.

Schwalbe

07-18-2006, 07:06 PM

My question is what do you guys recommend for Tele pots? 500k or 250k and what else as far as caps etc? I've seen a lot of pre-fab things on Ebay and elsewhere but the parts seem kind of suspect. Very few say what brand the electronics are and fewer still say "Genuine Fender Parts" not that that's any great shakes.
Ryan,
Try here:
http://www.angela.com/catalog/guitar-parts/tele.html (http://www.angela.com/)
The guy can be a bit cantankerous but he's got the goods and decent prices/service.
I'd stay with trad 250K pots myself.

Cleanhead

07-18-2006, 07:38 PM

Hey everyone...

Just thought I would say hey... Most of the time I am a "lurker" but I thought I would pass along that my first (hopefully not last!) European tour begins next week... It really is a dream come true for me. My fellowship ends on Tuesday and the next day I am off to Sweden for a week and a half and then to Holland for two weeks. I will be backed by TRICKBAG in Sweden (killer band with a really good harp player) and by THE BACKBONES in Holland. They have backed Mike Welch before and from what I can tell, he had good things to say about them. They have offered to provide amps and solicited my preferences. I will keep my fingers crossed that they come through with at least something old with tubes and preferably four ten inch speakers! I am comfortable playing all night through the PA but it sure is nice to have the grittiness and growl of an old tube amp and bullet mic...

By the way, I am still smiling from ear to ear from my trip to Kansas City. To be able to reunite and play with my dear friend Jetlag was a blast. Oh yeah, and I was just thrilled to have the opportunity to share the stage for a few songs with Junior Watson. He seemed to dig the stuff I called - it is a little different than Lee McBee's material - more swing and jump. Junior played some great stuff on a fast chromatic jump in Bb... I should mention that Jetlag held his own all night long and solidified my long held belief that he can play with anyone anywhere... Talking to musicians in the crowd that night I know I am not alone in my opinion... Kudos Karl...

If anyone is going to be in Sweden or Holland over the next month let me know and I can shoot you my whereabouts... I will update you on my experiences when I return...

KBR

07-19-2006, 01:49 AM

250 K CTS pots are best w/ a sprague orange drop .05 or .047 cap.
I sell Van Zandt Tele & Strat pups & Lollar P90s, all excellent pups.

KBR

fretshop

07-19-2006, 06:31 AM

I have a POS Tele copy that I bought at a pawn shop a million years ago. I'm thinking of putting a little money into it to make it a smaller POS. A maple neck and new electronics mainly.

My question is what do you guys recommend for Tele pots? 500k or 250k and what else as far as caps etc? I've seen a lot of pre-fab things on Ebay and elsewhere but the parts seem kind of suspect. Very few say what brand the electronics are and fewer still say "Genuine Fender Parts" not that that's any great shakes.

I use a variety of different control and capacitor configurations, some of them stock, and some a bit more exotic depending on the wood and the pickups you're using.

My personal faves are: .039MF 5% tolerance ceramic or mylar caps and OEM Fender pots, which I test and match for value on a mil. spec Fluke VOM. The .039 will get you closer to the tone of a very old paper and oil or ceramic Fender cap. Fender "CTS" (yeah, right !!) potentiometers can vary as much as 25% or more. My last several batches metered out from about 190K ohms to over 300K ohms. Those values all capture different fequencies from the pickups, so you can custom design your harness to taste. I like the Fender OEMs because they use a very high quality Cermet conuctor (vs. carbon) which lasts a long time, and their "sweep" "taper" or what we call ROTATION is pretty accurate, although a little bit more touchy than the 50's and 60's pots that we use for test purposes (not for sale).

If you wish, you can e-mail me with some info about the body and the pickups, and I'll get back to you. BTW: The "Fat" Tele necks that everyone here has been talking about are "O.K." most of the time (I'm NOT talking about the USA Custom fat necks, which are fabulous) but a few of the import "Fat" necks that we've ordered for clients, including the pre-finished necks have exhibited truss rod issues...just thought I'd pass that on. You get what you pay for.

Strat-O

07-19-2006, 08:54 AM

G-Man: My fat Allparts Tele neck did work out fine. I was sweating the truss rod thing, but it went together perfectly and I've been enjoying it. What a great neck! The 0038's continue to sound killer as well.

KBR: Check your PM's man!

KBR

07-19-2006, 10:07 AM

I was on a Late Gig, Strat O.
I answered this morning, Homes.
The Allen Brown Sugar is a Good Amp, for sure. I like Weber P15N's with the 30 Watt cathode biased w Verb Amp.
Turn that baby UP!
KBR

fretshop

07-19-2006, 10:16 AM

Sam Myers update via Hash Brown & Dennis Oellig e-mail: I only pasted the particulars to save space. If any one wants a copy of the entire message, e-mail me.

There will be services for Sam Myers in Dallas, TX; where he has resided for the past twenty years. The services will be held at the Sandra Clark Funeral Home (6029 south R. L. Thornton freeway ph- 214-371-2600). There will be a visitation on Thursday evening, July 20th from 6pm until 9pm, and the funeral service will be on Friday, July 21st at 11am.

Sam will be buried in Mississippi where his Mom and Dad are buried (they both passed in the last year). The details for the Mississippi funeral and burial will be forthcoming. There will be a service somewhere in Jackson, Mississippi, and then a graveside service which will probably take place next Monday. I will get these details out as soon as they become known.

Please everyone; pass this information on to others. Sam was born in Laurel, Mississippi on February 19th, 1936. He left this world on July 17th, 2006 at
10:54 am central time.

fretshop

07-19-2006, 10:21 AM

Strat-O : The last AP Fat Tele neck I received seems stable enough, but I order about twenty of them a year, so I'm bound to run into a problem here and there. Haven't encountered one problem with USA's though. They are very stable in hot and humid climates.

jetlag

07-19-2006, 10:47 AM

On the tele tone pot thing, I'm really diggin' the 250K Fender branded no-load pot I put in mine. Sorta like Spinal Tap - mine goes to "11." Seriously, I find the added brightness and slight "oomph" you get in the no load detente postition useful when on the front pickup. It makes that pickup a hair louder and definitely more bright. Nice at times if your front pu has the metal cover. You can buy them from Allparts or Acme Guitar Works. I had a .1uf cap in mine but put a .047 or .05uf cap in it - the rolloff works better now. Had I known Frets advice I probably would have tried that .039uf. I have a Mallory Series 150 poly cap in mine just because it's really small and fits - the yellow mallorys are pretty common. Bet allparts has them. If I had more room, I'd probably try one of the old, leaky yellow astrons that i've pulled out of my tweed amps. Bet they sound great in a guitar.

Kurt, I'm happy for you. Enjoy Europe and be safe. Hope the bands and the backline are good. Looking forward to hearing about it upon your return.

ES350

07-19-2006, 11:59 AM

The Astron tweed pulls (yellow or red) sound OK, but the best I've found for my Teles is the .02 or .05 Grey Tigers that Gibson used...found a NOS stash in a junk store in St. Johns, AZ. I think they had more...lol.

Strat-O

07-19-2006, 02:49 PM

Well, I was about to say that I don't know what kind of pots and caps or whatever is in this Tele I just put together. But it sounds great. I thought the comment sounded a little pushy though.

So, I checked out this Victoria Regal down here at Midtown Music. Listen to this: This one is a dual 6L6 model, which is a change from the original Regal which was a single ended 6L6. It has a special Weber 15 in it that Mark developed with Ted Weber. So I call up to Mark (Baier) to ask a few questions about the amp that I was curious about. And the lowdown is that this is a brand new design of the Regal that allows you to use either two or one 6L6. Or two or one 6V6's. Or one 6V6 and one 6L6. Can you believe it? Its mind boggling to me. No biasing etc. Thing sounds great. Apparently the Tonequest fella got this one from Victoria and has been checking it out for review. Cool little vintage sounding amp that was based on the Valco amps in the 50's. Oh, and its a TV Front cabinet too.

fretshop

07-19-2006, 03:02 PM

Jetlag: I just received some of those designer pots we talked about. Drastic difference in a Les Paul. Lots of treble. Put the stock pots back in...much better. Man, those things are $$$$. I checked with David at TQR. He got some great ones, then the next time, some of the same that I got with the nasty high end response...(?)

HappyValley

07-19-2006, 08:31 PM

[quote=mikelaw]for other patrons of the page outside of the northeast and/or never hearing or seeing nick adams, rick russell: A-youre missing out. B-if you think you're good by any means, you are wrong. these 2 are THE HUMBLERS. period.

quote]
Thanks for the kind words Mike, but I know for sure that a ton of cats on this thread are EXTREMELY humbling mo' fo's- scary good to be honest, wipe me right off the stage....appreciate the compliment just the same, dude.:BEER

Check this out- I told Duke & Fret about this earlier today- I'm channel surfing after watching the Red Sox last night and stumble across this 1948 all -black -cast movie on the Black Family Channel "Killer Diller". It's a comedy/musical/vaudeville type thing. Who pops up on stage? Nat King Cole Trio w/Oscar Moore playing KILLER s**t! Just when I thought it couldn't get better, Rene Hall (one of Junior's faves) and his Orchestra playing some instrumentals that were mind blowing! I google'd the movie & it's available on DVD- worth it just for the performances.

mikelaw

07-19-2006, 09:00 PM

dukeh62

07-19-2006, 09:09 PM

nicky, see ya 8/3 at vincents! duke hipped me to it. i emailed about 20 people about it too so it should be a good turnout with tons of great playas!

did eric tell you me him and B went to the black crowes last night? funny stuff man. :)

Yeah, for anyone interested...

On August 3rd I'm lucky enough to be doing a two guitar gig with Nick Adams at a great little club in Worcester, MA called Vincents. Gonna be a night of schooling for me!!! Blue Heart's bassist Jeff Berg will be on the gig too, as well as our buddy Tim Brown on drums.

I'm really looking forward to this one! Just let us know if you need details/directions.

mikelaw

07-19-2006, 09:18 PM

nick, that king cole trio stuff has johnny miller on bass...amazing player check out his discography!
http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:jgjveau14x87~1~T40B

also, here is a clip from that show! 3 songs!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ApYtgwXJvi0&search=killer%20diller

AMAZING! WHAT A BAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

here is another king cole clip with ray brown on bass and coleman hawkins too! herb ellis on geetar! OMG!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=_ayQq5AQxF0&search=king%20cole%20trio

kill me now and let me attend these shows.......PLEASE!

Strat-O

07-19-2006, 09:24 PM

I spent some time with this Regal amp and some different tubes. Its sounds great but not as good as the Victorilux (to me anyway). The 'character' of the Regal is dead on that late 60's to 70's BB King sound...or that tone Mike Bloomfield got with the gold top Les Paul. A real sweet, round, singing kind of tone. Its pretty cool, but not exactly what I like. I've gotten used to 2x10 and 3x10 amps all the time and the 15 was a little too beamy for me.

Its cool though. I think it'd make a great amp for a slide guitar player too.

mikelaw

07-19-2006, 09:24 PM

um. i never meant to diss anyone, im just saying im proud to have some of the best players in my area and i appreciate them! for every guy thats on here from the northeast there are 2+ guys that dont have computers and are just as good. i am just saying there is talent around here.

HappyValley

07-19-2006, 09:35 PM

Mike- youda mane- no dissin' received on my frequency, bro!
Strat-O- great point about appreciation vs. competition; When you hear quotes from the originals like Earl Hooker, Hubert, Muddy, T-Bone et al, they were all about having "their sound", even if it meant being different for the sake of being different....and that's where all the great styles we worship today come from!! The best compliment anyone can get is when someone says " hey man, you're sounding more like YOU everyday" . I had a harp player buddy who hasn't seen me in awhile say something to that effect the other night - basically saying he could hear my influences, but felt I was doing my own thing, too, which was huge, cause I as having a CLUNKER of a night, IMHO.
Looking forward to August 3rd, Eric! Been too long!

fretshop

07-20-2006, 06:26 AM

Eric, Nick: what going on 8/3 ? The motor's runnin' and I'm packed.

On the stereo right now: Ace compilation "Let's Jump...Swingin' Humdingers, from Modern Records" Alot of obscure stuff, but some rare cuts by Benny Carter and Jimmy Witherspoon. Witherspoon's "Jump Children" with Bobby Floyd's orchestra is a fave of mine. Not much guitar on this CD, but some great cover material.

fretshop

07-20-2006, 06:41 AM

Check this out. A new blues and Jazz cafe opened up around the corner from my crummy, cramped little apartment in South Amboy :

www.bluemoonhome.com (http://www.bluemoonhome.com)

For over thirty years it was the Broadway Central Cafe, a quaint and quirky dive frequented by film and entertainment personalities. Wayne sold the joint to a nice couple, Walter and Adrienne who gutted the 130 year old structure and restored it from the ground up. Great food, reasonable prices, and lots of hot babes. (Well....I guess...when you're my age, any babe that'll pay attention to you is hot.) Make sure you click on "News" and "Check these out". One of the Blue Moon regulars is John Hawken, a British transplant, and a phenomenal pianist who got his start hittin' the ivories with The Nashville Teens in 1965. Their rendition of Tobacco Road remained on the international charts for almost two years. John later Joined The Strawbs, and I believe he also did a stint with Renaissance. He plays at the Blue Moon about twice a month. Awesome Barrelhouse technique, and Chicago piano stylings ala Otis Spann.

I gave Walter whatever promo stuff that I had for Racky, and Ryan...with one "N".

Nick/Eric: You can reach me at my office after 12:00 PM

The preceding message was brought to you by Murphy's Nails

mikelaw

07-20-2006, 09:40 AM

you know whats amazing? danny gattons first release. artist is danny and the fatboys, title is 'american music' buy it im telling you its great!

dukeh62

07-20-2006, 11:04 AM

Eric, Nick: what going on 8/3 ? The motor's runnin' and I'm packed.

Fret: Nick and I are doing a gig together on 8/3 at Vincent's in Worcester, MA. Cool little room. Gonna be a hell of a time!

Thanks for the tip on the gig. I'll have to talk to you about following up.

Strat-O

07-20-2006, 02:54 PM

Mike - Danny did play some awesome stuff. I've got several of his discs including the Hot Rod Guitar set. 88 Elmira Street is probably my favorite. His tone could get to me at times (too much treble sometimes!) but he was a real one of a kind player.

Strat-O

07-20-2006, 02:57 PM

Oh, and I wasn't accusing anybody of dissin' really. I deleted the post almost immediately because I knew I'd chap somebody. I just don't look at it as a competition, and I believe everyone has something to say on their instrument that's unique...and that is what's really important. Chops are boring, personality is fascinating and inspiring!
:JAM

mikelaw

07-20-2006, 03:15 PM

strat-o, im officially dissin YOU NOW. since you didnt mention that you have danny and the fatboys- american music. it is better then elmira st. by a country mile. and it has VOCALS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

what a concept!!!!!!!

Strat-O

07-20-2006, 08:30 PM

Ha! Ha! I think maybe Hot Rod Guitar has some tracks from Danny and the Fatboys (**CK trying to get himself off the hook here**). Dude taught himself guitar. I've got a Gatton performance on Austin City Limits that's pretty cool. Really tasteful playing. He followed up Albert Collins.

nmontz

07-21-2006, 02:03 AM

Since we are off subject with Danny....

I headed over to Iowa City tonight and caught Dave Alvin and the Guilty Men. Holy Smokes Batman.....what a band! It has been almost 10 years since I saw Dave on tour for his Interstate City cd. Way Way Way too long! He now has completely blew my mind both times. Some of the best live shows I have ever seen....and I've saw quite a few. Not only was the place packed he had everyone on their feet the whole time. Dave has to have one of the best sounding strats I have ever heard too. It's olympic white, rwd round lam board, tortise guard....broke in nicely. Must be a 64' or 65'....it's beautiful! I can't say this enough....what a great show and what a great artist and songwriter Dave is.

Back to the regularly scheduled West Coast Blues Thread......

mikelaw

07-21-2006, 07:35 AM

da is the best. i like pa too! IMHO, the blasters stuff is some of the best music ever. its the kind that when youre making your top 25 artists ever list, you get to 25 and fill in some artist then you think of the blasters and how they have to be TOP 10 and it just messes up your whole list.
:)

dddelta

07-21-2006, 09:41 AM

Ola from sunny Spain(on vacation)! Off to see the T Birds tonight, here in spain. Met Kim Wilson yesterday in cafebar. Nice guy.

Will report back on the gig along with some pictures once I get home.

nmontz

07-21-2006, 01:55 PM

Yeah I suppose it all does tie in and come together....doesn't it? Gene Taylor was in the Blasters....Hollywood Fats was Dave's replacement in the Blasters for awhile. Dave playing with all those early blues men like Big Joe Turner. Man the bass player looked familiar too. I tried to catch the names but couldn't hear over the crowd cheering so loud. I did catch he was from Hollywood. I didn't hang around after the show to find out because I still had a long drive home. What names I did remember escaped my mind overnight. If anyone knows the names of the whole lineup I'd be glad to know who all is out with him now. I kept thinking there should be a law that all band's should be this good. I've been looking around his website today....lots of interesting stuff.

http://www.davealvin.com

dukeh62

07-21-2006, 01:57 PM

Just saw that Rick Holmstrom is doing a couple dates with the Hollywood Fats Band. Man, I'd love to catch that. Frank, if you go please give us a full report!

mikelaw

07-21-2006, 03:16 PM

fretshop, quite a strange photo there.

fyi....my pal carl has a 3-10 tweed victoria bandmaster for sale. 16 bills. email him at ctrblues@aol.com . fyi- I remember when he got it a few years back and we verified that Sean Costello was the previous owner. Sean used it when he was touring and playing with Susan Tedeschi way back.

RickyKing

07-21-2006, 08:49 PM

Hi All,
Over in the amp buy and sell I am offering a real nice Clark Penrose
Tweed Pro if anyone is interested. It's a beautiful amp and I am ready to deal.
Check it out...

Strat-O

07-21-2006, 11:20 PM

Boy, I'm tempted to buy that thing back Mike. Carl got it from me. That 3x10, 35 watt thing is alot of amp though. That was why I reluctantly got rid of it. Elvis stamp and all.

But it was a great sounding amp...somebody will be happy with it!

mikelaw

07-21-2006, 11:37 PM

ooh yea strato! i totally forgot about that!

Poppa Stoppa

07-22-2006, 06:18 AM

fretshop, quite a strange photo there.Mike, Fret, you have made my day!

Some nice amps for sale there guys - just wish I was in a position to deal!

Check out Ian Siegal on this clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJwgjK_s7yM&search=ian%20siegal
He plays the good stuff, Muddy-style Chicago, footstomping Son House delta blues too, acoustic guitar with the Lightnin' Hopkins pickup, sounds like Howlin' Wolf sometimes, plays the local blues bar & runs the Monday jam. And cares nothing for his liver...

Here's that keyboard player in his regular gig, plays left hand bass, some of you guys might like this one - cool 8 bars on the tonic in the last verse of the solo. Skilback you probably remember Matt Schofield:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i1fp-9yRRc&mode=related&search=matt%20schofield

RickyKing

07-22-2006, 07:36 AM

Thanks for the heads up strato,you will find and adjusted price now.
I gotta stay more up to date on these things....:messedup

Strat-O

07-23-2006, 12:00 AM

Cool. I've sent a couple of messages your way. I just noticed the updated listing.

TwoFeets

07-24-2006, 02:55 PM

Wow, we fell to the middle of page 2. Hopefully we're all at home woodshedding....

Yeah right. I'm here workin' for the man.

dukeh62

07-24-2006, 03:39 PM

dukeh62

07-24-2006, 03:58 PM

HappyValley

07-24-2006, 04:20 PM

Anybody else do a tribute to Sam Myers this past weekend? We did "Ways of Man" on friday night that was a lot of fun. Played a new club up here that had one of the best crowds we've played to in a long time. Unfortunately, only one guy in the joint knew who Sam Myers was.

I just ordered Anson's "Sins" record this morning. I've heard it's fantastic.
That one & 'Live at the Grand Emporium' are my two faves by Anson & Sam- I wish I'd known you didn't have 'Sins'- I have an extra copy I could've given ya!
I'm looking forward to playing that new room (Fat Boy Bill's)in a couple of weeks - also looking forward to playing w/you on the 3rd!

Strat-O

07-24-2006, 08:18 PM

Sins is a great disc. You'll love it. I listened to it and Grand Emporium last week too. Great music. We did "Lookin' Back" and dedicated it to Sam last Monday, the day that he passed. It was obviously a reference to his shall we say, discriminating eyesight problem. There were a couple of folks who seemed to know who Sam Myers was. Anson and Sam played this club regularly.

HappyValley

07-24-2006, 09:14 PM

You know what just occurred to me, (without trying to cite the obvious) ? Even though this is the 'West Coast Blues Appreciation Thread', we're all just as appreciative of Anson, who's clearly a Louisiana/Texas by way of Chicago styled cat, not so much in the jump blues vein at all; My point being, I think what draws us to all the players we love are the elements of taste, tone and maintaining elements of the 'tradition', while still having an individual voice- I think our West Coast faves are indicative of that, but many others, like Anson, bring SO much to the table but in a totally different bag. Thanks for letting me type/think out loud. ( I was bass fishing in the sun all day- could be the early signs of heat stroke!) ;)

GOLDENSTRAT

07-24-2006, 10:39 PM

as I sneakily jump on Backalleys thread twist, I must put in a plug for a cd I have been enjoying recently. It is " Keys to the Crescent City" - Rounder 2087 ,with Eddie Bo, Willie Tee, Charles Brown and Art Neville. It has the original version of " 6 strings down" by Art and some really nice Meters-style synth stuff by His Funkiness. The highlight for me is Charles Brown " Nobody Knows But Jesus" - awesome jazz chords combined with a St. James type progression, I am blown away by his singing and playing after hearing so much of his earlier loungey-blues stuff. Sometimes I get a little burned out on straight guitar music and this all keyboard cd is good medicine.
I just found an Ampeg Jet amp - 2 6v6's with trem, 1x12. It sounds pretty nice, maybe not enough to gig with but we'll see. fred

valcotone

07-25-2006, 12:35 AM

dddelta - How was the T-Birds gig? I might see them again in few weeks.

Duke - There's a good player named Buddy Whittington from Texas (I think) who likes the new Lentz guitars and I saw him play one with John Mayall a while back...really nice traditional tones. Lentz used to be into the Strat/Tele copy bag until Fender came down on him... I think you can find the the whole story and lots of threads here on the GP. Anyway, so now he has his own headstock and body designs - I dig the one he does now with the P90 in the neck and tele bridge setup but I've never played one.

I like Sins & Grand Emporium too, two of their best IMHO.

Backalley - Exactly! More epiphany than heatstroke!! :D I find that criteria (taste, tone, respect for tradition, and individual voice) really defines what I look for in any kind of music, including the different genres of blues. It's just natural selection too not according to any checklist. It's why I would rather listen to Junior Watson instead of Gary Moore (taste?), or Anson instead of KWS (individual voice?)... (not that these artists are comparable anyway but you know what I'm sayin').

Poppa Stoppa

07-25-2006, 03:30 AM

Hey fellas! Forget Junior's guitar - what do you say we club together for this?
http://www.rjguitar.com/

Dave Orban

07-25-2006, 07:23 AM

Have any of you guys played one the newly designed Lentz (http://www.lentzguitar.com) guitars? I'm usually a super-traditionalist when it comes to guitars, but I keep on looking at these things and I think they are WAY cool. They don't have many of the colors up yet, but if you search their forum and TGP you can see some great paint jobs on them. Redd Volkaert is currently playing one.
Scott makes one of the finest Fender-style guitars going.

I used to own one of his 50s-style Teles, and it was killer...!Unfortunately, I had to part with it (along with a bunch of other gear) last year when I was out of work for an extended period. Extremely resonant body woods, GREAT necks and fretwork, and pickups that just won't quit! The older Fender "replica" guitars like the one I owned are bringing in the $4500-5000 range now. Supply and demand, you know...? ;)

If I had the cash, I'd be all over one of the new ones, which are much more affordable, but every bit as good, IMO...

Birdseye

07-25-2006, 07:47 AM

I'm a huge Anson fan these days...been digging him more and more for about the last 6 months, for some reason. I did get to see him with Sam quite a few years ago, I treasure the memory. RIP, Sam, such a loss.

One of my all time faves is Live at The GE, really only have a couple more records by him, looks like I'll have to order Sins. I've been getting deeply into Anson & Peewee Crayton lately. Enough so that I went out and bought a strat to get some of those tones. Ended up with a black 50's Closet Classic. Love it. It's replaced my R4 as my #1 these days.

Now I'm actually considering letting go of an amp to get a BFSR, or maybe a maz 38, probably the Fender. I have a couple of small BF amps, could use something to get that tone on the bigger outdoor gigs & such. Might even finally let my AC15TBX go, or the Vicky Pro, for the right Super. I got it bad, digging the BF thing, I know...not so West Coast, but it's not the stick as much as how you shake it!

Cheers,

ML

Strat-O

07-25-2006, 07:49 AM

Well its all blues you know, and Anson and Co. swing like a mad men. That performance at the Grand Emporium is nothing short of completely inspiring.

I don't know man, that Robert Johnson guitar looks pretty sketchy to me. They don't seem to have any conclusive proof, unless I missed something.

TwoFeets

07-25-2006, 08:02 AM

Poppa Stoppa

07-25-2006, 08:08 AM

I don't know man, that Robert Johnson guitar looks pretty sketchy to me. They don't seem to have any conclusive proof, unless I missed something.
C'mon Strat-O, where's your sense of adventure? It's only $6,000,000 starting price!

I thought the proof was way sketchy too. They'd need a letter signed by Johnson & countersigned by the devil himself to warrant that kind of money.

On the west coast thing, I figure everybody here digs pretty much the same sort of things so what the heck...

dukeh62

07-25-2006, 08:42 AM

Yeah, even from its inception I always really thought of this thread as being "West Coast" in name only...even so, branding the stuff from Ramos, Watson, Harman, etc. as West Coast really only serves to describe where those guys are usually located geographically. They all draw on such a wide range of influences from so many different eras. Jimmie Vaughan - not West Coast at all, but I don't think anyone who participated in this thread doesn't dig his stuff.

Well, when I pirated this thread over from that piece of crap "other" board, I was wondering whether or not to keep the "west coast" moniker. I only kept it b/c I knew it would draw in more of the traditional hip blues guys...ALL OF YOU!

So yes, it really should be called the "Guys that like tasty, traditional blues thread."