Shankster Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 We all love golf or we wouldn't be here. Anyone a musician? I would consider myself a hack of a guitar player. But I love acoustic guitars and playing them. This new Martin release almost spikes my interest more than golf clubs. - Alan deejaid and revkev 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-mo Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Very cool. What kind of wood is used for the top and headstock? Own 30 year old D42, 45 year old J45, '70 Gibson Les Paul custom Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk deejaid and Shankster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaskanski Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I used to have a 72 Les Paul but sold it some time ago - big mistake, but I needed the money. I now have a Fender Telecaster blacktop, which is a little gem of a guitar and very capable of many different tones and styles. And it isn't quite a PITA to keep in tune like the old Les Paul was - but I guess you never quite lose the liking for an old classic. A bit like golf clubs I guess. Shankster and deejaid 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWahoo Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Just down the road a piece from my office on Kent Island, there is a guitar manufacturer-Paul Reed Smith. I don't know that much about guitars, back many, many years ago in my youth, I was a drummer in a local club band. During my high school years, my buds and I formed what is commonly referred as a garage band. We played the local school dances and teen clubs. But for what its worth, the lead and rhythm guitars players used Gibson and the base player used Fender. Shankster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I live in the "Bluegrass Capital of the World". Host of the worlds oldest and largest Fiddlers Convention ( http://www.oldfiddlersconvention.com/default.htm). You would be amazed at the world renowned musicians that come here every year. It's nothing for me to walk outside my office onto Main Street and see Vince Gill, Marty Stuart, Wayne Henderson (Henderson Guitars), Dori Freeman, The Church Sisters or Zac Brown just hanging out on the corner jamming. Jimmy Edmunds' shop is about 4 blocks from my office. You can watch some of the videos on his website ( http://www.edmondsguitars.com/ ) to see some of the famous people he makes his $20,000 guitars for. My daughters guitar teacher for the past two years is a world famous session musician, Chester McMillian. He has played on some of the biggest selling albums of all time. Nashville sends a plane to pick him up quite often. My daughter has played on stage with Rhonda Vincent, The Church Sisters, and a bunch of bluegrass bands i'm sure nobody on here has heard of. Several locals were on Hee Haw (no joke) for years, including Roni Stoneman. her dad was Pop Stoneman who lived here most of his life. Here is a pic of Zac Brown down the street from my office. Notice, he is playing an Edmunds guitar! deejaid, fozcycle and Shankster 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 Very cool. What kind of wood is used for the top and headstock? Own 30 year old D42, 45 year old J45, '70 Gibson Les Paul custom Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That's all Mahogany! Stem to stern. - Alan fozcycle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-mo Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Beautiful! Thx Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Shankster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 I live in the "Bluegrass Capital of the World". Host of the worlds oldest and largest Fiddlers Convention ( http://www.oldfiddlersconvention.com/default.htm). You would be amazed at the world renowned musicians that come here every year. It's nothing for me to walk outside my office onto Main Street and see Vince Gill, Marty Stuart, Wayne Henderson (Henderson Guitars), Dori Freeman, The Church Sisters or Zac Brown just hanging out on the corner jamming. Jimmy Edmunds' shop is about 4 blocks from my office. You can watch some of the videos on his website ( http://www.edmondsguitars.com/ ) to see some of the famous people he makes his $20,000 guitars for. My daughters guitar teacher for the past two years is a world famous session musician, Chester McMillian. He has played on some of the biggest selling albums of all time. Nashville sends a plane to pick him up quite often. My daughter has played on stage with Rhonda Vincent, The Church Sisters, and a bunch of bluegrass bands i'm sure nobody on here has heard of. Several locals were on Hee Haw (no joke) for years, including Roni Stoneman. her dad was Pop Stoneman who lived here most of his life. Here is a pic of Zac Brown down the street from my office. Notice, he is playing an Edmunds guitar! That's awesome sixcat!! - Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 Just down the road a piece from my office on Kent Island, there is a guitar manufacturer-Paul Reed Smith. I don't know that much about guitars, back many, many years ago in my youth, I was a drummer in a local club band. During my high school years, my buds and I formed what is commonly referred as a garage band. We played the local school dances and teen clubs. But for what its worth, the lead and rhythm guitars players used Gibson and the base player used Fender. Paul Reed Smith?! Holy crap! They make amazing basses. - Alan Rusty1885 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor.A.Door Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Just down the road a piece from my office on Kent Island, there is a guitar manufacturer-Paul Reed Smith. I don't know that much about guitars, back many, many years ago in my youth, I was a drummer in a local club band. During my high school years, my buds and I formed what is commonly referred as a garage band. We played the local school dances and teen clubs. But for what its worth, the lead and rhythm guitars players used Gibson and the base player used Fender. PRS guitars are legit, those babies are absolutely beautiful and sound amazing. Shankster 1 Quote Lefties are always in their Right Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kardboard.kid Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I've always been a sax player. Head a couple opportunities in college to Jan on open Mike, but never made the leap. Now I occasionally play at church. planet earth Shankster and silver & black 2 Quote F7+ w/Fujikura Pro XLR8 Graphite Shaft 3-I MPF H-Series3B2M graphite Shaft w/Winn Dri-Tac grip mid STi Irons 5-SW KURO KAGE 70IR Flex-R Lamkin Grips King F6 Hybrid Matrix Red Tie HQ4 Graphite Shaft Forged FGT 60* wedge KURO KAGE 70R SS cross Comfort grip O-Putter 1W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 I've always been a sax player. Head a couple opportunities in college to Jan on open Mike, but never made the leap. Now I occasionally play at church. planet earth Nice! I played Alto and Bari in Band. I play once a year or so now. Thought about picking up a soprano. - Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kardboard.kid Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Just noticed auto correct changed a bunch of words. Guess I need to read before send😎. I like my Alto. planet earth Quote F7+ w/Fujikura Pro XLR8 Graphite Shaft 3-I MPF H-Series3B2M graphite Shaft w/Winn Dri-Tac grip mid STi Irons 5-SW KURO KAGE 70IR Flex-R Lamkin Grips King F6 Hybrid Matrix Red Tie HQ4 Graphite Shaft Forged FGT 60* wedge KURO KAGE 70R SS cross Comfort grip O-Putter 1W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullldog Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I just watched last weekend on PBS a gay named Tommy Emmanuel. WOW!!! he can play Shankster and silver & black 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver & black Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I just watched last weekend on PBS a gay named Tommy Emmanuel. WOW!!! he can play He is thought of as one of the best in the world. He is truly amazing. Shankster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 Tommy... is the best! https://youtu.be/qQhECkexmSI Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver & black Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I can't play a lick, but I love guitar players. Who are your favorites? I'll chime in with mine after I see what some of you "players" have to say. Shankster and deejaid 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 I'm a real fan of Dave Matthews earlier playing. I can't even begin to make a list. I would be here all night. Acoustic Blues is my favorite style. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty1885 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Paul Reed Smith?! Holy crap! They make amazing basses. - Alan You are thinking Ken smith bass. I used to own one, regret it everyday. Shankster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 It's not guitar but I was a music major - trumpet! I played in a big band after college and made a few bucks on the side. It was fun, I miss playing, a lot! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy silver & black, Rusty1885 and Shankster 3 Quote Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 You are thinking Ken smith bass. I used to own one, regret it everyday. There you go. My dad is a bass player. He has multiple. But his favorite is a Pedula 4 string. - Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty1885 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 There you go. My dad is a bass player. He has multiple. But his favorite is a Pedula 4 string. - Alan I'm a bassist as well. I have a few, but my favorite are Tobias and Warwick pre China. I'd love to own a Pedulla deejaid and Shankster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejaid Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Those Martins are pretty interesting looking. Definitely got the rustic vibe which is cool. I play guitar, electric and acoustic. For acoustic it is mostly fingerstyle country blues, Robert Johnson, Lightnin' Hopkins and the like which has been really difficult to learn but is really fun. As for electric, I'm a classic rocker through and through. Thin Lizzy, Pat Travers, Montrose, Zeppelin...the heavier 70's rock is my taste. I've had lots of different guitars, but have really paired down to only 3 at the moment. A Gibson J-15 for strumming campfire songs, a Recording King 000 for acoustic blues and a custom build Les Paul by Larry Corsa. The custom Corsa looks like Peter Green's magic Les Paul and is sexy as all hell. Trout Bum, jaskanski and Shankster 3 Quote WITB: Stan Thompson “Reactionizer” persimmon woods 1-4 Spalding Tour Edition 3-PW Spalding Top-Flite E.V.A. Sand Club Rife Legend Z Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejaid Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 I can't play a lick, but I love guitar players. Who are your favorites? I'll chime in with mine after I see what some of you "players" have to say. I think we discussed earlier the absolutely killer playing of Rory Gallagher, everyone that loves rock and blues should give him a listen. Robin Trower is a beast, especially back in the day when James Dewar was singing for him. I'm a huge Johnny Winter fan as well. He's a guy that never gets the recognition he deserves and is never heard on classic rock radio. My all-time favorite is Duane Allman. The recordings of the Allman Brothers from 69-71 are an incredible record of improvisational jams that have never been matched. Gregg Allmans death has had me listening to has first solo album "Laid Back" a lot recently. Man, I love his voice. So soulful. Sluggo42 and silver & black 2 Quote WITB: Stan Thompson “Reactionizer” persimmon woods 1-4 Spalding Tour Edition 3-PW Spalding Top-Flite E.V.A. Sand Club Rife Legend Z Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWahoo Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Again, I don't know that much about guitars or related artists, however, I do like what I guess is called Spanish or Flamenco guitar music. Speaking as a good ole boy, to me its much like the difference between a good fiddle player and a violinist. Shankster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo42 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 I am a drummer and gig once or twice a month. I also play guitar, but not at a gigging level. I've got an SG, an ASAT Leo Fender signature tele, a fender acoustic electric, and the sweetest guild F50 maple jumbo you could ever have with full pearl inlays. My drums are pearl reference pures, and an older set of pearl masters. And I have more cymbals than I know what to do with... deejaid, Shankster and TheWahoo 3 Quote TSr2 on tensi blue stiff Speedzone 3-wood on Tensi blue S Epic Max 5 and 7 woods on HZRDUS Reg flex Paradym 9 wood on HZRDUS reg flex P770 / P790 combo set on Ventus R-6 shafts 6-AW T22 Denim Copper 54°, 58° on Kinetic X Trajectory ER3 or, E.A.S. #4 (“Fang” or “Adele”) ProV1x, or, Maxfli Tour X .Org 14 cart bag Adidas Tour 360 , or Sketcher shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWahoo Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 I am a drummer and gig once or twice a month. I also play guitar, but not at a gigging level. I've got an SG, an ASAT Leo Fender signature tele, a fender acoustic electric, and the sweetest guild F50 maple jumbo you could ever have with full pearl inlays. My drums are pearl reference pures, and an older set of pearl masters. And I have more cymbals than I know what to do with... I can no longer call myself a drummer because I haven't sat on the Throne and my Federation card expired at least 35 years ago. But speaking as a former drummer, we should let these guitar players know that the front men did not get all the girls. Back in the day, when I was playing the local club circuits, the keyboard guy and I had our moments in that regard. deejaid, Trout Bum and Sluggo42 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camcmart Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 I've actually played a few different instruments throughout my life. In middle school I played clarinet, trumpet and then got into drums. In high school I started learning acoustic guitar and drums a little more. As of now I just play acoustic occasionally (modern Jack Johnson type stuff) and then drums occasionally (heavier stuff). I've never been GREAT at anything but I'm mediocre at everything, including golf Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy deejaid 1 Quote Driver: 10.5* XR16 R Flex Woods: Big Bertha V-Series 3 Wood R Flex Hybrid: 913H 21* R flex Irons: C300 4-PW R Flex Wedges: SM5 50*, 54*, 58* Putter: 2135 Cero 33" / EXO Seven S 33" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejaid Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 I used to have a 72 Les Paul but sold it some time ago - big mistake, but I needed the money. I now have a Fender Telecaster blacktop, which is a little gem of a guitar and very capable of many different tones and styles. And it isn't quite a PITA to keep in tune like the old Les Paul was - but I guess you never quite lose the liking for an old classic. A bit like golf clubs I guess. I love Tele's. The simplicity and ruggedness. My favorite electric after a LP. I had a Norlin era Gibson LP as well, a 1981 Artist. Got tired of picking up that 11 lb. beast and sold it. It was a sweet guitar though. Sent from my Nexus 5X using MyGolfSpy mobile app jaskanski 1 Quote WITB: Stan Thompson “Reactionizer” persimmon woods 1-4 Spalding Tour Edition 3-PW Spalding Top-Flite E.V.A. Sand Club Rife Legend Z Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaskanski Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 I love Tele's. The simplicity and ruggedness. My favorite electric after a LP. I had a Norlin era Gibson LP as well, a 1981 Artist. Got tired of picking up that 11 lb. beast and sold it. It was a sweet guitar though. Sent from my Nexus 5X using MyGolfSpy mobile app Yeah - some of those older Gibsons sure were heavy beasts with all that mahogany. Wouldn't mind picking up one again for old times sake though. Trout Bum 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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