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by John Paul Jones
5 Feb 2002 2:30 pm
Forum: Computers
Topic: Q for "JOLYNYK"
Replies: 9
Views: 1468

Kenneth, To simplify this for you, you cannot directly convert Midi files to wave files. You must use the Midi file to drive a Midi sound module or card that has a wave output which you can then record as a wave file. ------------------ John Paul Jones GFI U-12 Evans FET500 amp ART T2 effects HM-4 h...
by John Paul Jones
19 Jan 2002 10:59 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Phrase samplers ?
Replies: 8
Views: 1135

Bob,

I have an Akai Riff-O-Matic. It is fantastick. Espedially the 'Note-Grabber' that lets you hear just one note at a time, if you wish. Awesome.


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John Paul Jones

GFI U-12
Evans FET500 amp
ART T2 effects
HM-4 harmony machine

by John Paul Jones
17 Jan 2002 9:35 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Song "The last letter"
Replies: 27
Views: 4764

Robert, While I am writing this letter I think of the past / And of the promises that you are breaking so free / But to this whole world I'll soon say my farewell at last / I will be gone when you get this last letter from me / ------------------ John Paul Jones GFI U-12 Evans FET500 amp ART T2 effe...
by John Paul Jones
13 Jan 2002 9:05 pm
Forum: Steel Without Pedals
Topic: chord theory resource?
Replies: 4
Views: 872

Here's the best source I have found.
http://www.outsideshore.com/primer/primer/index.html

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John Paul Jones

GFI U-12
Evans FET500 amp
ART T2 effects
HM-4 harmony machine

by John Paul Jones
8 Jan 2002 9:05 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Who was your Mentor?
Replies: 80
Views: 11409

Dave Menefee taught me intervals, what they mean, and how to use them. Blackie Taylor trusted me, believed in me, and inspired me. God bless 'em both. ------------------ John Paul Jones GFI U-12 Evans FET500 amp ART T2 effects HM-4 harmony machine <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENT...
by John Paul Jones
8 Jan 2002 11:24 am
Forum: Music
Topic: Just What Is Considered Traditional Country
Replies: 59
Views: 7237

Traditional Country Music is what ever YOU think it is! Image Image Image

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John Paul Jones

GFI U-12
Evans FET500 amp
ART T2 effects
HM-4 harmony machine


by John Paul Jones
6 Jan 2002 8:31 am
Forum: Music
Topic: Line Dancers
Replies: 52
Views: 6481

If I wanted to be in step with everybody else I'd join the army.

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John Paul Jones

GFI U-12
Evans FET500 amp
ART T2 effects
HM-4 harmony machine


by John Paul Jones
5 Jan 2002 5:02 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: Amil Presson?
Replies: 11
Views: 3143

I saw Amil playing in the Hemet area in the early '90s. Had the fantastic Bobby Boydd (may he rest in peace) on steel.

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John Paul Jones

GFI U-12
Evans FET500 amp
ART T2 effects
HM-4 harmony machine


by John Paul Jones
27 Dec 2001 7:50 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: Advice for Making Charts?
Replies: 16
Views: 1470

Pat,

You said....
<SMALL>...a 1511 for example can be played a number of different ways...</SMALL>
Please explain.

Thanx.

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John Paul Jones

GFI U-12
Evans FET500 amp
ART T2 effects
HM-4 harmony machine


by John Paul Jones
17 Dec 2001 2:21 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: What is this thing?
Replies: 4
Views: 610

David, It's definitely an E-bow, or like device. And it's in his 'other left' hand. http://steelguitarforum.com/smile.gif http://steelguitarforum.com/smile.gif http://steelguitarforum.com/smile.gif ------------------ John Paul Jones GFI U-12 Evans FET500 amp ART T2 effects HM-4 harmony machine <FONT...
by John Paul Jones
14 Dec 2001 9:07 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Pedals or no pedals?
Replies: 20
Views: 3096

Different strokes for different folks.

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John Paul Jones

GFI U-12
Evans FET500 amp
ART T2 effects
HM-4 harmony machine


by John Paul Jones
11 Dec 2001 11:17 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Band in a Box - beginner?
Replies: 6
Views: 789

ooops!!<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by John Paul Jones on 11 December 2001 at 11:36 PM.]</p></FONT>
by John Paul Jones
13 Nov 2001 2:58 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Blackie Taylor stories or rememberances
Replies: 21
Views: 4671

For may years Blackie Taylor has been, and still is, one of my best friends. My GFI steel, my Evans amp, my L120 volume pedal, and my picks and several effects devices were bought from Blackie. I rented an apartment from Blackie and he told me on several occassions that if I wasn't going to make the...
by John Paul Jones
10 Nov 2001 8:59 pm
Forum: Computers
Topic: Printing a Black Background
Replies: 16
Views: 2630

Use black paper and white fonts. http://steelguitarforum.com/smile.gif Actually, if you were to reverse the colors to get a negative the black background still has to be printed and would use an awful lot of black ink. Chances are that when you tried to print white text on a black background you act...
by John Paul Jones
9 Nov 2001 2:19 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: Alternative Country...
Replies: 45
Views: 4171

If you guys want some authentic "alternative" music (Merle, Conway, 'Possum Jones, Tammy, etc.) tune in to a Texas station. You may have to turn the dial a bit but you'll find it. And, they're starting to play more and more of it. Texas...I love it (and Country Music) ------------------ Jo...
by John Paul Jones
29 Oct 2001 7:53 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Maybe this should be in the humor section...
Replies: 5
Views: 1082

Buzz Evans told me that once while setting up to play a gig with a rock band the club owner came over and said, "What is that". Buzz replied, "A steel guitar". The club owner said, "I know what it is. I meant 'What the hell is it doing on my bandstand'"?? I'd bet that a...
by John Paul Jones
25 Oct 2001 6:26 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Amp building idea.......
Replies: 25
Views: 2591

oops!<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by John Paul Jones on 25 October 2001 at 07:30 PM.]</p></FONT>
by John Paul Jones
25 Oct 2001 9:03 am
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Music Theory Material
Replies: 19
Views: 4073

Check out this sight.
http://www.outsideshore.com/primer/primer/ms-primer-4-1.html

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John Paul Jones

GFI U-12
Evans FET500 amp
ART T2 effects
HM-4 harmony machine


by John Paul Jones
24 Oct 2001 6:18 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: Chords (lots of..) to "Chinatown"
Replies: 6
Views: 1202

Herb nailed it!!


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John Paul Jones

GFI U-12
Evans FET500 amp
ART T2 effects
HM-4 harmony machine


by John Paul Jones
20 Oct 2001 10:21 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: Cal Smith:The Lord Knows I'm Drinkin'
Replies: 10
Views: 1400

I'd like to know who played lead on this record. GREAT!!!

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John Paul Jones

GFI U-12
Evans FET500 amp
ART T2 effects
HM-4 harmony machine


by John Paul Jones
13 Oct 2001 9:31 pm
Forum: Music
Topic: A Nail in the Coffin of Live Music
Replies: 29
Views: 3972

I'm sure there are as many different ways of bands paying to play as there are clubs ...or bands. Here is the way I heard the a man who owned 3 of LAs hottest clubs explain it. Say a club seats 500 people and your band wants to book this club. The club sells the band 500 tickets for $1 each, for a t...
by John Paul Jones
11 Oct 2001 6:35 am
Forum: SteelRadio.com
Topic: I Still Can't Get SteelRadio. Help! Help! Help!
Replies: 14
Views: 2510

Thanks, Rich,

Steel Radio is GREAT!!! Image Image Image

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John Paul Jones

GFI U-12
Evans FET500 amp
ART T2 effects
HM-4 harmony machine


by John Paul Jones
8 Oct 2001 12:32 pm
Forum: SteelRadio.com
Topic: I Still Can't Get SteelRadio. Help! Help! Help!
Replies: 14
Views: 2510

Thanks everyone for you replies and help. Tim's suggestion to try Shoutcast.com worked (See Tim's reply for the url). I just click on my Winamp icon then the Shoutcast icon that I put on my desktop. Strangely, I have to click on play, though. So, I can listen, but don't know why or how. http://steel...
by John Paul Jones
4 Oct 2001 2:30 pm
Forum: SteelRadio.com
Topic: I Still Can't Get SteelRadio. Help! Help! Help!
Replies: 14
Views: 2510

I Still Can't Get SteelRadio. Help! Help! Help!

All I get is a few lines of script. I've tried everything I've seen posted except a post by b0b that I didn't understand. Help! Help! Help! http://steelguitarforum.com/confused.gif http://steelguitarforum.com/redface.gif http://steelguitarforum.com/confused.gif ------------------ John Paul Jones GFI...
by John Paul Jones
4 Oct 2001 2:10 pm
Forum: Steel Players
Topic: Help with songs
Replies: 11
Views: 1752

I don't put a lot of stock in the accuracy of printed sheet music. I've seen sheet music of a song that I wrote that was screwed up by the manuscript writer. The sheet music could be the way a particular manuscript writer or musician sees or hears that particular piece of music at that particular ti...