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Music stuff

Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2019 9:07 pm
by RanchRoper
Just spent the last couple of hours practicing my bass & guitar. I only have a few guitars left now, but these are the 2 I play the most. Usually a few times a week. I'll put on a playlist and play along. 50's, 60's, 70's or whatever. Anything from Rockabilly to Beatles to Yes to Metallica to Willie Nelson to ??? I like it all. I miss playing in my band years ago...played bass for 50's and 60's cover band. Lots of Buddy Holly, Beatles, Stones, CCR. Even some Elvis. Played bars mostly.

These are both Epiphones. Both are real sweet to play.

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Re: Music stuff

Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 3:39 am
by Les
Very nice looking guitars, RR.

Re: Music stuff

Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 9:23 am
by RanchRoper
Thks. Use it or lose it as far as music skills go I think.

Re: Music stuff

Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:47 am
by North Country Gal
Little know fact, here, but I am a retired semi-professional harmonica player. Played for over forty years in every kind of band there is as far as music (every genre and I do mean every genre) lots of studio gigs, recordings with various bands, used to give lessons and so on. Have had the honor of jamming on stage with some of the blues greats, Buddy Guy, Magic Slim and so on. Used to provide some nice cash on a part time basis when I could find the time.

All behind me, now, other than getting together a few times a year with other former pro music friends, just for fun. Still play on my own, every day, though, strictly for the love of it. Never was about the money, anyway

Re: Music stuff

Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:56 am
by RanchRoper
Very cool. I used to teach bass and guitar in my home years ago.

Re: Music stuff

Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:59 am
by markiver54
Always wanted to play some sort of musical instrument...never happened though I applaud you RR and NCG. Sure ther are some other musicians on the forum. You should all get together and become....well....maybe...." The Henrys " :D :D

Re: Music stuff

Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 1:49 pm
by Mags
Best I could do
was with a kazoo.

maybe my poetry skill
is better than my music skill. :roll:

Re: Music stuff

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 2:32 pm
by Henry88
Nice guitars RR. Would love to own a Dot, nothing sounds like a hollowbody.

We get together over here every Thursday for a get together, great time.

From left, Epi LP, Dove, then Strats (USA/MIM) and the Epi Accubase.
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North Country Gal wrote:Little know fact, here, but I am a retired semi-professional harmonica player. Played for over forty years in every kind of band there is as far as music (every genre and I do mean every genre) lots of studio gigs, recordings with various bands, used to give lessons and so on. Have had the honor of jamming on stage with some of the blues greats, Buddy Guy, Magic Slim and so on. Used to provide some nice cash on a part time basis when I could find the time.

All behind me, now, other than getting together a few times a year with other former pro music friends, just for fun. Still play on my own, every day, though, strictly for the love of it. Never was about the money, anyway
I not surprised in the least NCG. I think you could accomplish whatever you set your mind to :D

Re: Music stuff

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 4:44 pm
by RanchRoper
I still have an acoustic Epi Hummingbird too. My cowboy campfire guitar.

The Dot is great. Semi hollow body. Good rockabilly guitar.

Re: Music stuff

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 6:41 pm
by markiver54
RanchRoper wrote:I still have an acoustic Epi Hummingbird too. My cowboy campfire guitar.

The Dot is great. Semi hollow body. Good rockabilly guitar.
Ironically RR, was watching antique road show a couple days ago and someone had a Hummingbird that was valued pretty high! Can't remember vintage or details but it impressed the appraiser.