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by tonequester
Sat Jul 07, 2012 7:17 pm
Forum: Blues Guitar Playing
Topic: Bends and vibrato with "pinkie"
Replies: 14
Views: 20492

Re: Bends and vibrato with "pinkie"

tonequeste here. Greetings to 12bar, Viking blues, and Michael Robinson. normally I'd send seperate replies. However, I'm pressed for time today, but i didn't want to come off uninterested. Please excuse me this time. I appreciate your replies on such an odd question. I have found that my ring finge...
by tonequester
Fri Jul 06, 2012 1:56 am
Forum: Blues Guitar Playing
Topic: Bends and vibrato with "pinkie"
Replies: 14
Views: 20492

Bends and vibrato with "pinkie"

tonequester here. Greetings to all ! I'm a "newbie" on this forum and at 54, after playing mostly pop, rock, and country for 32 years, I've decided to work exclusively on playing the Blues. I've always loved the Blues, but just didn't have the audience. I know that's a stupid reason, but p...
by tonequester
Sun Jul 01, 2012 3:35 pm
Forum: Gear
Topic: simple question from a simple mind
Replies: 5
Views: 6603

simple question from a simple mind

tonequester here. I asked this question on Ampage, a music electronics forum and came up completely empty. Maybe I'll "score" here. Please don't laugh tomuch, as this may be very simple, although I don't get it. Why, does a Strat type guitar, with 5-way switching, always seem to lose volum...
by tonequester
Sun Jul 01, 2012 5:46 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: (Yet Another) NGD
Replies: 13
Views: 12544

Re: (Yet Another) NGD

tonequester here. Continued excellent work on the part of v_Viking BlueWithout getting mushy, I almost feel that we are "soul brothers" ! As for the recording A-- pain. I have an old 4-track that needs a belt, and I''m just about ready to go-a-looking, The things about 25 years old and it ...
by tonequester
Sat Jun 30, 2012 2:38 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: (Yet Another) NGD
Replies: 13
Views: 12544

Re: (Yet Another) NGD

tonequester here. I didn't think that I'd "run into" you so quick after your welcoming me to the forum but so be it ! Hey ! Great looking axe, and as you mentioined, a good foundation to build upon. I"'m actually doing the same to a very cheap Kramer Focus 111s. In America at least, i...
by tonequester
Sat Jun 30, 2012 2:16 am
Forum: Guestbook, Site News, Admin Notes, Forum Rules
Topic: Greetings !
Replies: 13
Views: 15148

Re: Greetings !

Back "atcha" ! tonequester here. Pleased to "meet' 12bar, Viking Blues, Strummer 07, BlindBoy, 2WheelsOfBlues,kiwiclapton, and MichaelRobinson!This must be quite an international thing here. Thanks for the welcome. I can see that this will be a great experience for me. Warning ! I'll ...
by tonequester
Thu Jun 28, 2012 1:19 am
Forum: Guestbook, Site News, Admin Notes, Forum Rules
Topic: Greetings !
Replies: 13
Views: 15148

Greetings !

tonequester here. Just thought that I'd introduce myself, for what it's worth. Real name, Larry Boydston. I'm 54+ and have been playing, repairing, and modifying guitars and amps for 32 years. A blues fan first, formost, and always, I also enjoy some Classic country, vintage rock,rock n' roll, and v...