Recent content by Funny That Way

You're more interested in misconstruing and exaggerating my points than in having a thoughtful discussion. I'm done with you on this thread.

Perfectly true, it's not more useful... except at first. The point of a mnemonic is to help remember things that seem abstract by giving them more commonplace labels. To your earlier question about renaming the notes after the seven dwarfs, no, but why not? Students remember the notes on the...

When his amp grows a 1/3 octave graphic EQ, this will be useful advice. His amp has labels for "Bass," "Lo-Mid," "Hi-Mid," and "Treble." That's what he needs to be familiar with. Maybe realize that not everyone should have to know as much as you know to get a tone they like. Speaking for...

I've got names for my ranges as well. It's useful when I'm trying to figure out what I want more or less of. For a 4-band EQ: low = drone low mid = growl high mid = oink high = fizz No offense intended to anyone's favorite range :) They're just reasonably descriptive mnemonics for the...

Almost a pity that "One Of Us" was such a pop hit... I think a lot of people have overlooked her R&B side.

Have to add Brandi Carlile for anyone who likes alt folk.

A few favorites in the quirky piano pop-diva category: - Tori Amos - Kate Bush (mentioned earlier) - Marina Diamandis of Marina and the Diamonds

New kick for me: http://www.thepuppinisisters.com/

I've always thought Joan Osborne was very versatile and highly underrated. I could listen to Margo Timmins (Cowboy Junkies) all day.

Glue+toothpick is the better bet. The screw heads for those are smaller than standard, so a regular screw might not work. -Tom

Since you're okay with guitars and you asked for blonde: Squier '51. Maybe more of a TV yellow. I don't know why they stuck a birdseye maple neck on a $150 guitar, but I'm okay with it :) -Tom

For those who need their faith in mankind restored: Link Removed Includes the Dylan version mentioned earlier. Enjoy! -Tom

+1 I dealt with Pat a couple of months ago regarding a neck problem. Very positive experience. Helpful on the phone, sent me some parts to try to fix it, and when that didn't work, offered to replace the neck no questions asked. I sent it on a Monday, it was back to me on Friday, and they...

An isolation cabinet is another option. -Tom

Not trying to turn you off at all, but from my limited experience, a lined ebanol fretless is something I'd definitely want to try out before committing to. I've bought and returned two and checked out others in stores, including the Squier you're considering, and on every one the fret lines are...