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#169,922
GBassNorth said:
Answering my own question - I scanned their wiki page and it appears they had a long history of "fallings out".

One example from wiki...
"In 1990, Simon and Garfunkel were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Garfunkel thanked Simon, calling him "the person who most enriched my life by putting those songs through me"; Simon responded, "Arthur and I agree about almost nothing. But it's true, I have enriched his life quite a bit." After performing three songs, the duo left without speaking."

Looks like an ongoing love/hate relationship. A shame really, because they did such great work together.
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I have always had the feeling that Paul Simon was a smug, humorless person. Not sure why, but nothing I have seen/heard/read over the years has changed my mind.
 
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JIO said:
So... did you send them the material and they cut it and sent back the remnants?
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No, their material, I just had them send an extra bit, so I can (hopefully :meh: ) use it to make a cover for the electrics.

They sent a pattern tracing for the pickguard & the trc prior to, so I could check the fitment :thumbsup:

The trc isn't the same as the one on the VP, which I think is the same as what the CP had originally. But, it (the pattern) fit, lining up with one of the two top? screw holes the headstock has....
 
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KaraQ said:
No, their material, I just had them send an extra bit, so I can (hopefully :meh: ) use it to make a cover for the electrics.

They sent a pattern tracing for the pickguard & the trc prior to, so I could check the fitment :thumbsup:

The trc isn't the same as the one on the VP, which I think is the same as what the CP had originally. But, it (the pattern) fit, lining up with one of the two top? screw holes the headstock has....
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Looking forward too seeing the white bird with them installed - :bassist:

Saw/heard them around this time - the archetypal San Francisco sound; folky, solo's over jazzy-rock vamping - viola - when I saw them they had clear-lucite Dan Armstrong guitars/bass. Very Bay Area ala early '70s.
 
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dagrev said:
I recall seeing that now. Very cool how you made a fake Thunderbird HS to fit on a Fender so you could play Big Band--because we all know.....

I like Big Band, but have never got to see anyone live. Maybe one day.
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If the band(players)is good, it's a blast. I've played bass behind 4-5 big bands of varying ability. Usually a lotta fun. The drummer in these two videos is outstanding, easy to work with(always "there"), and a great guy.
 
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Preliminary results are favorable :thumbsup:

As expected, the p/g holes don't line up perfectly, but I've always planned on making holes to fit the pickguard, so not an issue.

Loving the look so far.....

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(I added a bit of socks, special for some of you. You know who you are ;) )
 
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#169,932
JIO said:
Boomer nostalgia I know - but his delivery comes off as pretty authentic to me. Same issues today but no-ones bringing it to the people like bands did then.

live in SF circa '75

another environmentally topical song
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Did someone mention boomer nostalgia? That's pretty much my main address. We were talking about contemporary music at rehersal, the band members range 40-62. I can't personally listen to modern music its all autotune and beats per minute, no push and pull, give and take. Even live performances are barley live anymore. I'm talking in generalizations of course but I'll take a performance with passion and botched harmonies anyday.
 
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godofthunder59 said:
Did someone mention boomer nostalgia? That's pretty much my main address. We were talking about contemporary music at rehersal, the band members range 40-62. I can't personally listen to modern music its all autotune and beats per minute, no push and pull, give and take. Even live performances are barley live anymore. I'm talking in generalizations of course but I'll take a performance with passion and botched harmonies anyday.
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Amen!
 
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Nocturnal said:
I have always had the feeling that Paul Simon was a smug, humorless person. Not sure why, but nothing I have seen/heard/read over the years has changed my mind.
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dagrev said:
I agree. You just worded it more politely than reality would dictate it seems.
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Although my suspicions of Paul Simon match your assessment, I also suspect that the same description applies to Art Garfunkel. It usually requires two to have such a fractious relationship.
 
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KaraQ said:
Preliminary results are favorable :thumbsup:

As expected, the p/g holes don't line up perfectly, but I've always planned on making holes to fit the pickguard, so not an issue.

Loving the look so far.....

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(I added a bit of socks, special for some of you. You know who you are ;) )
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Quite nice! Love the look on the white bass. Really goes nicely with the knobs. Not sure if I'd like it as much on a red bass.

dagrev said:
I agree. You just worded it more politely than reality would dictate it seems.
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I'm sure it takes two to tangle, but after reading some of the stuff about Simon on the net I'm inclined to agree with you. Smug is being generous. A perpetual horses hind end with a Napoleonic complex might be more accurate.
 
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Shannon said:
Not mine, and I'm a day late, but

Stingray Sunday!
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Fun cars! I've had a 1971 (LS6 454 big block auto) in red and a Laguna Grey 1974 350/350 4speed. Both were great cars with beautiful lines. I've always considered the third gen to be the sexiest looking Corvettes (at least until the current mid engine vette came out with its Lambo look).
 
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