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I don't admit that I love country music, I BRAG about it!!!! Now if the marketing folks would ever let the musicians show folks what country music is really like............. ------------------ Ron Plichta, former headbanger and PSG player in training. MSA Classic S-10 Fender '62 Reissue Stratocaste...

Sorry, I thought this thread was about the BAND called The Offspring. Never mind................................. ------------------ Ron Plichta, former headbanger and PSG player in training. MSA Classic S-10 Fender '62 Reissue Stratocaster Fender Telecaster Paul Reed Smith CE24 Maple Top Rivera R100

I saw this VH1's "Country Goes Pop" last night after Maryland lost to Duke and I was truly repulsed. The main part of the show focused on Faith Hill, Shania Twain, LeAnn Rimes and the Dixie Chicks (or as I refer to the first three, "The Usual Suspects"). The general message was t...

Hey BobG, where have you been buddy? A few fellas down here (namely Charlie) have been trying to find you. Give me a shout when you can!!!!!!!!!! ------------------ Ron Plichta, former headbanger and PSG player in training. MSA Classic S-10 Fender '62 Reissue Stratocaster Fender Telecaster Paul Reed...

It seems that girl is on the fast track to oblivion. When I heard "Blue" for the first time I was impressed with her voice. I thought for sure I was witnessing the next queen of country music. Then everything started falling apart. She started doing all that pop stuff and now she's embroil...

Is there going to be a Steelin' for Hearts convention in Jessup, MD this year?

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Ron Plichta, former headbanger and PSG player in training.

MSA Classic S-10
Fender '62 Reissue Stratocaster
Fender Telecaster
Paul Reed Smith CE24 Maple Top
Rivera R100

Finally, we can rid ourselves of the ghosts of Bob Irsay and the Colts. Nevermore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ------------------ Ron Plichta, former headbanger and PSG player in training. MSA Classic S-10 Fender '62 Reissue Stratocaster Fender Telecaster Paul Reed Smith CE24 Maple Top Rivera ...

Well now that the Ravens have knocked off Denver, Tennessee and Oakland, all I can say is "Nevermore!!!!" GO RAVENS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ------------------ Ron Plichta, former headbanger and PSG player in training. MSA Classic S-10 Fender '62 Reissue Stratocaster Fender Telecaste...

B.B. King couldn't carry Buddy's empty case? Give me a break. They're both legends in their own right. No reason to denigrate Mr. king. ------------------ Ron Plichta, former headbanger and PSG player in training. MSA Classic S-10 Fender '62 Reissue Stratocaster Fender Telecaster Paul Reed Smith CE2...

David, you're right about a tube preamp warming up a digital signal, but the main problem with that is that you're using something further down the audio chain to correct a flawed signal. That is the heart of the Linn turntable argument; nothing in the chain will correct a faulty signal, so one shou...

I'll agree with you on Clint Black's best work not making it to the airwaves. His other works are the reason why he's my favorite male performer.

There are turntables out there that sound better than CD players, but they generally cost exhorbitant sums. As for the cost of equipment, both analog and digital, the law of diminishing returns is really true. I've seen guys spend countless bucks for a minute sonic improvement. As for hearing any di...

I didn't think this thread would last THIS long! One thing I have noticed is that there is more musicianship on modern country than on a lot of current popular music. That's why I don't listen to modern rock. If you think modern country is bad, try listening to Korn or Limp Bizkit. My wife plays tha...

I started listening in 1997.

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Ron Plichta, former headbanger and PSG player in training.

MSA Classic S-10
Fender '62 Reissue Stratocaster
Fender Telecaster
Paul Reed Smith CE24 Maple Top
Rivera R100

Blame the guitar-smashing on Pete Townsend and Ritchie Blackmore.

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Ron Plichta, former headbanger and PSG player in training.

MSA Classic S-10
Fender '62 Reissue Stratocaster
Fender Telecaster
Paul Reed Smith CE24 Maple Top
Rivera R100

I live in northeastern Maryland, where there are still a few bars with live country music left. Our plan is to circulate through a couple of them so that we don't see the same crowd and I get more experience on steel. I could see a problem with someone who wants to turn this into a living, but my si...

Once again, I'm glad to see the opinions here. Here's my take on the whole situation: If the modern work is done by someone who has an appreciaiton for the past, then I will listen to it. in that regard, I like Alan Jackson, Clint Black, Brad Paisley, Suzy Bogguss and George Strait. But it does seem...

I've enjoyed what's been written so far. Let me add another twist to the debate. Is today's country better or worse than the Urban Cowboy era of country? ------------------ Ron Plichta, former headbanger and PSG player in training. MSA Classic S-10 Fender '62 Reissue Stratocaster Fender Telecaster P...

I just received an email from another forumite talking about my start in steel and if I was inspired by today's country. Well I've been reading various threads on this forum and there seems to be a strong disdain for modern country. I'm not going to defend or condemn it, but what is it that no one l...

There's an Australian company called Kinman that apparently makes a really good pickup. It was so good that DiMArzio sued them under some really phony claims just to keep them out of the US. Kinman didn't have the bucks for legal fees here and just gave in. If you go to the website [url=http://www.k...

While it doesn't qualify as heavy metal, the Eagles used a banjo on "Take It Easy". As for Led Zep, they were a bit unconventional in their music. Sandy Denny teamed up with them on mandolin and vocals on "The Battle of Evermore." FWIW, Red Ryder used a PSG on "Lunatic Fring...

See Below. The Strat is a '62 Reissue.

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Ron Plichta

MSA Classic S-10
Fender Stratocaster
Fender Telecaster
Paul Reed Smith CE24
Rivera R100

My bass player has one of these Rics and I do admit that tuning is a problem (I use open "E"). However, don't ask me if it's for sale; I think he wants to hold on to it.

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Ron Plichta

MSA Classic S-10
Fender Stratocaster
Fender Telecaster
Rivera R100

A Laney head and Marshall cabinet? Never thought of that combination for steel, but I know Tony Iommi would be proud of you. I once tried my Strat throught that type of setup and it was quite interesting, but I always thought Celestion speakers were designed to break up early for good rock distortio...

Welcome aboard, Mark! Another one from the Fender Forum comes over! So when are you getting a steel (or are you still waiting for me to learn and sit in with your band)? Anyway, a friend turned me onto a Fender Super Twin the other day. That model was built from 1977-80 and it has 180 watts RMS with...