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Bob McElroy
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New Jersey, USA
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Posted 7 Apr 2011 8:21 am |
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Hi folks,
Been playing (at) guitar and mandolin for about 40 years. I have always had a dedicated slide guitar around including a few low to mid level Dobros. I have made a few attempts at lap playing, but always with the idea that I would/could play the same lines.
I use open tunings frequently and know my 6th chord from my elbow.
So now, the lap bug has bitten again, and I hope you folks endure my questions.
My price point has me looking at the Rogues, SXs etc.
I have an overflowing parts drawer, if I go with humbucker pickup and "standard" mounted tuners I have high quality replacements ready to install.
Would you guys talk me out of either? |
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Brad Bechtel
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Bob McElroy
From:
New Jersey, USA
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Posted 7 Apr 2011 10:32 am Thanks Brad
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| The burst is my fave. The P90 setup is tempting as well; I had a 50's Les Paul Junior that was capable of making all the sounds I require. |
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 7 Apr 2011 12:03 pm
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Hi Bob and welcome. Give it a go with one of the Rondo steels and let us know how you like it.
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Bill Creller
From:
Saginaw, Michigan, USA (deceased)
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Posted 7 Apr 2011 3:35 pm
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Hi Bob ! and welcome to the geriatric section of the forum!! ( not Mike!)  |
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David Matzenik
From:
Cairns, on the Coral Sea
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Posted 7 Apr 2011 8:00 pm
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Old guys rule! Well. . . when we remember to.
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Don't go in the water after lunch. You'll get a cramp and drown. - Mother. |
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Bob McElroy
From:
New Jersey, USA
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Posted 8 Apr 2011 12:05 pm Thanks for making me feel welcome folks.
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| Spent the morning looking for a conversion nut I bought at a garage sale years ago to get started, but it's MIA. Tried a bit with my bottleneck and my Tele on my lap, but that was a train wreck. Man, I want to get started! And, after a minor medical procedure today, it's feet up for a few days; perfect time to practice, gotta find that nut... |
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 8 Apr 2011 12:11 pm Re: Thanks for making me feel welcome folks.
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| Bob McElroy wrote: |
| Spent the morning looking for a conversion nut I bought at a garage sale years ago to get started, but it's MIA. Tried a bit with my bottleneck and my Tele on my lap, but that was a train wreck. Man, I want to get started! And, after a minor medical procedure today, it's feet up for a few days; perfect time to practice, gotta find that nut... |
Send me your address and I'll send you one.
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Bob McElroy
From:
New Jersey, USA
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Posted 8 Apr 2011 2:36 pm Wow Mike!
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| And I will send it back when done! PM with address on the way. |
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Kevin Mincke
From:
Farmington, MN (Twin Cities-South Metro) USA
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Posted 10 Apr 2011 6:20 pm
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Welcome aboard old guy!
I must be in the right place again..............finally made it home. Not too long ago I was in a group called FOG (Four Old Guys) but we added a drummer and didn't get too confused as we were still FOG (Five Old Guys) We often wore the Ol' Guys rule T-shirts 
Funny thing is we did everything from Fat Bottom Girls to Swingin' Doors Hmmm........... |
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Kevin Brown
From:
England
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Posted 11 Apr 2011 6:26 am
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| Welcome aboard Bob, it was'nt that long ago that long ago that I introduced myself here too, you'll find a great bunch of folks on here to help you along, as we've all been where your at right now, congratulations ! Do the rogue thing and get cracking, your first hurdle will be which tuning to start with, just post for help. |
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