[Ns-2 With Ds-1]

If it wasn't like this before. (you probably cheched this kind of stuff). Whats different? The recording space, the outlet your plugged into, flourescent lighting, your cable jacks, etc.... I had a bad buzzing once and it was a loose input jack for my compressor pedal. Good Luck.

Jim

[Alternative Tunings]

Correct me if I'm wrong guys. It also depends on the type of guitar. For example: Open E or A are fine for an electric (Duanne Allman - Open E), but may

put to much stress on an acoustics neck. On acoustic, Open G and D are what I seem to use alot. There are numerous others, but stress to the neck is one more

consideration worth mentioning.

[Music Of The Mind]

Other than for musicians who can no longer play (ex. Jason Becker), it's disturbing.

[9 String (Yes 9 String) Bass Guitar]

I wanted to here the F#.

[9 Year Old Playing Ozzy Crazy Train]

I may sell my guitar.

[Have You Changed?]

I don't know how much my writing has changed, but I do know having such a large sounding

board for my songs and having all the assets the sight provides has been extremely positive.

Thanks.

[Musicians - Who Influenced You?]

Peter Townshend, and many more.

[Post Pics Of Your Guitar!]

Roflcopter - Did you photoshop that picture, or is that the woods characteristics? It kind of looks

burn't, very interesting.

[Post Pics Of Your Guitar!]

I don't think I've ever seen one anything like that Jim. Is that a semi-hollow body or just a fake soundhole?

It looks to be in great condition!

Tom

Its a semi hollow body. A reissue , maybe ten years old. Fender made a single coil and a humbucker version.

I think between 69' and 73'. This is a reissue, a 72' Thinline, Mexican, plays great, tele feel with no hum.

A gift from my wife. I'll never leave, because she'd kill it and I couldn't stand the loss.

Fake soundhole! Never seen such a thing, that would be embarrassing.

[Favorite Bass Solo?]

Not a solo but, John Entwistle - The Real Me -The Who, Quadrophenia.

[Post Pics Of Your Guitar!]

Iris - Fender 72' Thinline Reissue

[The Music Lesson, By Victor Wooten]

hmm. I'll need to check it out, hopeless book addict that I am!

It's a quick read.

[The Music Lesson, By Victor Wooten]

I liked it. If it wasn't ghost written, I was pretty impressed. The concept was clever.

I was entertained.

[While My Guitar Gently Weeps]

Amazing!

[The Music Lesson, By Victor Wooten]

I came across this book, and I really enjoyed it. I was wondering if anyone else was familiar

with it.

[Pearls Of Wisdom]

If it don't smell right - Don't eat it!

[Looking For Individually Based Songwriting Books.]

Hi Jim,

Here's Some Books that I own or have read that I like

Craft and Business of Songwriting 3rd Edition by John Braheny

Short Cuts to Hit Songwriting: 126 Proven Techniques for Writing Songs that Sell by Robin Frederick

The Craft of Lyric Writing by Sheila Davis

How Music Really Works by Wayne Chase (This one is very comprehensive but offers some unique content).

Bob

Bob: Thanks alot. I'll check them out and see which get my attention.

Jim

[Why Am I So Handsome?]

Looked fun, can I ask? Why the pharmacy?

[Looking For Individually Based Songwriting Books.]

I'm looking for any recommendations on books to improve my songwriting/lyrics. Most of the books I find are heavy

on group collaborations. for instance 'The Frustrated Song Writers Handbook' which I was told was very good, I found

to be almost useless for me. It was based on the Immersion Music Method, which I honestly couldn't get into very much,

and it promoted group or 'lodge songwriting'. Any suggestions.

Jim

[Whats Your Biggest Motive When Writing A Song]

ITS IN ME AND IT HAS TO COME OUT, and it really feels good when I hear something on the

radio or anywhere and know its no better than the crap I create.

Jim

[My Equipment Sucks! Lol Where Do I Even Begin?]

I just listened to your "First Song Post" yesterday. You seem to be putting out a

fairly desent product. I thought it was good. Did you use someone elses

instruments?

Jim

[Practice Pieces]

"I'm One" - Pete Townsend, fun to play and "Babe - I'm Gonna Leave You" - Led Zepplin

[Tuners And Tuning]

Korg GA-30 - around $15. I use it for Open G, D, and E.

[Help On A Major Decision :)]

Another company you might want to check is Carvin. They make guitars to your specs. Played one or two

and never heard of anyone who had complaints.

[Whats The Typical Setting For You When You Write Songs?]

I have the same problem. I have some songs that I consider fairly good, at least I'm impressed they

came out of me, but I don't have the confidence to sing. I will when i think no one can hear. I tried

recording vocals once or twice and it s very discouraging.