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Post by drlj on Apr 17, 2024 13:48:56 GMT -5
Is Froon still at Batdirf and Bronson? If so I could head up there this summer maybe do lunch or something. It’s about a 2.5 hour drive from my house. Would love to see him again. Mike Pick up a pound of Dancing Goats for me.
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Post by drlj on Apr 17, 2024 7:56:00 GMT -5
“Up periscope ‘“ Colonoscopy this morning. Then off for a He-man breakfast. Had one in December. Enjoy your breakfast.
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Post by drlj on Apr 17, 2024 6:44:53 GMT -5
One week to go in this rather fashionable cast. PT was here yesterday working on stairs. You wouldn’t think 3 steps could be so many but 3 steps on one leg is a lot. I may actually be walking again by mid-June.
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Post by drlj on Apr 16, 2024 19:02:26 GMT -5
I have seen them made of cherry, mahogany, and walnut. Here is an interesting site. www.jamesjonesinstruments.com/bowed-psalteriesThis guy says spruce, cedar, and redwood give the warmest tones. According to what I read, every string is a .010 ball end string. For the most part I agree with LJ. Cedar would be my first choice then Redwood or Mahogany. Back from Mahogany or Walnut. Sides from from a very hard stiff wood, laminated would be even better. One of the problems of getting warmth is the air volume of the body. You need more air inside to get lower frequencies to resonate. You could do a less stiff top but with the kind of tension present I don't think that would be a good idea. Don't do a tiny sound hole, it doesn't have to be huge just not restricted with fancy fretwork covers. Marshall can drop a pickup in it and, played through a Twin Reverb, volume will be no problem. Heavy Metal Psaltery.
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Post by drlj on Apr 16, 2024 16:44:04 GMT -5
I have seen them made of cherry, mahogany, and walnut. Here is an interesting site. www.jamesjonesinstruments.com/bowed-psalteriesThis guy says spruce, cedar, and redwood give the warmest tones. According to what I read, every string is a .010 ball end string.
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Post by drlj on Apr 16, 2024 11:39:04 GMT -5
And yes, he named his daughter Shanda. I don’t understand the reference to the daughter. It’s raining again. This is the rainiest trip to the islands I’ve ever experienced. Should get enough sun for some beach time. Heading down to Kapaa for Malasadas this morning. Sort of a Portuguese donut wih tropical cream cheese filling. I Scrumptious with coffee. Mike Wordle 1,032 4/6 🟩⬜🟩⬜⬜ 🟩⬜🟩⬜🟩 🟩⬜⬜🟨🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Say Shanda Lear a few times and listen to what you are saying. 😉 You will see the light!
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Post by drlj on Apr 15, 2024 8:54:24 GMT -5
Uh, you may want to go back to that thread and see who it was that correctly identified the guitar. Just sayin’. Dream Guitars has one for sale listed at $30,000. Sorry LJ, my apologies. I didn't remember exactly which thread so had to rely on memory. But at least I remembered that I had his book. In fact that guitar my be pictured in his book, or one exactly like it. No apologies necessary but don’t expect to see that $5000 soon. I have his book, too. I was really fascinated by his guitars back in the 70s. He was one of the first independent builders. Then, I discover Dan Crary and Mossman guitars.
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Post by drlj on Apr 15, 2024 8:42:36 GMT -5
A few days back there was a discussion about the make of guitar in a video. Terry suggested it was a David Russel Young. I went through my library for Young's book and Terry was spot on. It was indeed a Young guitar no doubt. Bet that guitar is worth a bit. Uh, you may want to go back to that thread and see who it was that correctly identified the guitar. Just sayin’. Page 3. Dream Guitars has one for sale listed at $30,000.
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Post by drlj on Apr 15, 2024 8:22:48 GMT -5
We quit paying taxes in 1999. And since we collect SS from accounts of dead people, we figure that is tax free, too. The hard part is remembering the aliases and the accents if there is a phone call. Pretty day in the neighborhood. Hey LJ buddy. Remember that $5000 I lent you. I don’t believe we have met. You may have dealt with Monte Crumpets. I shall alert him.
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Post by drlj on Apr 15, 2024 8:20:40 GMT -5
Stephen Schwartz made up the term "blue corn moon" for Pocahontas' song "Colors of the Wind" because he "liked the sound of it”, according to the extensive research I have done using Bing & Google. He has a poetic license and he isn’t afraid to use it. Sit back and enjoy the tune and put your uptight ways to the side. After all, did you ever see a rama lama ding dong?
Now, down in Muskrat Hollar, Blue Corn Moon refers to a sour mash made from blue corn. It is especially strong and Uncle Zeb has howled at the moon after drinking a jar or two. He has howled at a lot of stuff.
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Post by drlj on Apr 15, 2024 8:13:10 GMT -5
Happy Birthday Cake of your choice Day. Enjoy it.
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Post by drlj on Apr 15, 2024 8:11:28 GMT -5
Those trees look almost real, too.
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Post by drlj on Apr 15, 2024 8:09:31 GMT -5
We quit paying taxes in 1999. And since we collect SS from accounts of dead people, we figure that is tax free, too. The hard part is remembering the aliases and the accents if there is a phone call. Pretty day in the neighborhood.
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Post by drlj on Apr 14, 2024 20:51:03 GMT -5
Everyone is aware that we have two daily threads today, yeah? Phffftt!
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Post by drlj on Apr 14, 2024 8:42:39 GMT -5
I watch the golfers in back everyday and I am always amazed that many don’t feel the need to take up a different sport.
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Post by drlj on Apr 14, 2024 7:47:50 GMT -5
Looks like a lovely day. Sunny, clear, and it may hit 80 today. Enjoy. The strings will be in the last place you look, Marty, so look there first. 9 more cast days and counting.
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Post by drlj on Apr 13, 2024 21:23:14 GMT -5
I always thought Amelia’s last flight was a dumb song, but those pilot types loved it. When the Greenbriar Boys recorded it, I could hardly believe anyone would write that song, let alone perform it. I got used to it eventually. Well, to the 99s, anything that mentioned Earhart was important, so they loved the song. I once played Capt. Noonan at an Air Show fly-in. My ex was Amelia who piloted us in and landed in front of the cheering crowd. Don’t recall where it was. That’s just one of the many crazy aspects of my past!
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Post by drlj on Apr 13, 2024 18:42:54 GMT -5
I always thought Amelia’s last flight was a dumb song, but those pilot types loved it.
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Post by drlj on Apr 13, 2024 18:41:14 GMT -5
Froon worked for Batdorf and Bronson. I used to buy coffee from them & we would say hello to each other when orders went in. I always loved Dancing Goats blend.
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Post by drlj on Apr 13, 2024 11:13:27 GMT -5
This is a song about being interconnected and you get to dance.
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