I don't have a C3, but hopefully someday I will.
Got tired of kissing bar owner butt just to play in there dives. Still have all of the equipment .. I was a SRV wanabe, it was fun playing. Q2, 76 ZZ383,5spd.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 6,397
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From: Tampa Florida
That was one of my most memorable lunch breaks ever.
Instructor
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 181
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From: Atlanta GA
Hey, it took me a lot longer to find this Gretsch than it took to find the 2 Corvettes ('69 & now the '71)that I've owned. I was in the right place at the right time. An older gentleman and his wife were in a Mega music store in Tampa and was trading the Gretsch in for a Gibson Hummingbird acoustic. Long story short....he offered it to me for the trade-in amount. I guess he liked the way I was drooling over his Chet Adkins. The salesman said we had to "take it outside".
That was one of my most memorable lunch breaks ever.
That was one of my most memorable lunch breaks ever.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,347
Likes: 9
From: Salinas Ca.
Mentally pay homage to the Masters!
Hey, it took me a lot longer to find this Gretsch than it took to find the 2 Corvettes ('69 & now the '71)that I've owned. I was in the right place at the right time. An older gentleman and his wife were in a Mega music store in Tampa and was trading the Gretsch in for a Gibson Hummingbird acoustic. Long story short....he offered it to me for the trade-in amount. I guess he liked the way I was drooling over his Chet Adkins. The salesman said we had to "take it outside".
That was one of my most memorable lunch breaks ever.
That was one of my most memorable lunch breaks ever.
Great story... reminds me of an article that I read... where SRV spotted "Lenny" in a pawn shop, and his wife went back to buy it for Stevie for his B'day!! Muddybtw: Anyone want to hear one of Stevie's greatest tunes...check out "Lenny" on Texas Flood. Stevie named this pawn shop strat Lenny... which is his wifes name!
Last edited by Muddywaters; Oct 9, 2009 at 05:51 PM.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 394
Likes: 1
From: Everywhere US
What a great thread ....... its amazing how much music and hot rods kinda flow together ...
have been playing since 8th grade (now pushin mid 60s) and have pretty much done it all, from early rock .. to heavy rock, some metal work, some country, bluegrass and everything from sock hops to weddings, clubs and even a pilot for a tv show ....... today, we make available a small home studio for the youngsters to come record their stuff ... occasionally playing and church and as many jam sessions as the law allows ... started on keyboards, ended on bass ... still my fav ... and through a lot of different guitars. now down to two Warwicks ... a Corvette frettless and a Infinity 5 string ... plus an acoustic bass ... I let my boys carry on ....
82 C3 and 01 C5 ... we love our music and our vettes ...
have been playing since 8th grade (now pushin mid 60s) and have pretty much done it all, from early rock .. to heavy rock, some metal work, some country, bluegrass and everything from sock hops to weddings, clubs and even a pilot for a tv show ....... today, we make available a small home studio for the youngsters to come record their stuff ... occasionally playing and church and as many jam sessions as the law allows ... started on keyboards, ended on bass ... still my fav ... and through a lot of different guitars. now down to two Warwicks ... a Corvette frettless and a Infinity 5 string ... plus an acoustic bass ... I let my boys carry on ....
82 C3 and 01 C5 ... we love our music and our vettes ...
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,293
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From: North of the Bay California
sorry. btw, sent a message to Randy, it's time to start planning our cruises.
Instructor
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 206
Likes: 0
From: Barrie Ontario
This is a new one on the forum...
Accordion (120 key - piano style not button), now what Polak do you know that doesn't play the squeeze box, since I was 7 now 62 and can still do the polka, classical and some jazz...just for recreation and some special occsions with the family.
Domer
Accordion (120 key - piano style not button), now what Polak do you know that doesn't play the squeeze box, since I was 7 now 62 and can still do the polka, classical and some jazz...just for recreation and some special occsions with the family.
Domer
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,456
Likes: 102
From: Piedmont Va
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13,'19-'20
First Awesome Thread! Great diversity, killer instruments...man we could have hellava C3 band!
Second...what happened when the Bass player locked the keys in the Van?.............
....Took 30 mins to get the drummer out! (Bada Bing)!
73 Corvette Coupe. 52 years old this year. Have played guitar and bass since highschool. Hippie Rock, Country Rock, Blues and laltely some bluegrass. Have recently started mandolin as well with my daughter! Like some of my former cars, I have owned many instruments that if still owned today would be precious.
Currently have 02 Les Paul DC custom, Ibanez Artist, and custom tele , strat and J-Bass all with Warmoth custom necks. 1982 Sigma DR-35 and Regal resonator and Yamaha acoustics.
Mesa Blue Angel, 59 Bandmaster reproduction, 62 Ampeg Reverberocket! 80's Peavey Bass 400 w/ Custom Pine 2x15 Cab.
Currently still play in a part time hippie/country rockband and we also have an acoustic/unplugged set. Name of the band is "Animals' Planet" out of Leesburg Va.
Rock on!
Second...what happened when the Bass player locked the keys in the Van?.............
....Took 30 mins to get the drummer out! (Bada Bing)!
73 Corvette Coupe. 52 years old this year. Have played guitar and bass since highschool. Hippie Rock, Country Rock, Blues and laltely some bluegrass. Have recently started mandolin as well with my daughter! Like some of my former cars, I have owned many instruments that if still owned today would be precious.
Currently have 02 Les Paul DC custom, Ibanez Artist, and custom tele , strat and J-Bass all with Warmoth custom necks. 1982 Sigma DR-35 and Regal resonator and Yamaha acoustics.
Mesa Blue Angel, 59 Bandmaster reproduction, 62 Ampeg Reverberocket! 80's Peavey Bass 400 w/ Custom Pine 2x15 Cab.
Currently still play in a part time hippie/country rockband and we also have an acoustic/unplugged set. Name of the band is "Animals' Planet" out of Leesburg Va.
Rock on!
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,476
Likes: 7
From: Toronto Ontario
own a 1980 L48 stock
started private lessons at age 12...violin
finished grade 12 Royal Conservatory , then on to Classical , (Romantic) era
trumpet- 1st chair - Lyons Club Marching Band -high-school.
now i only play the radio...lol
started private lessons at age 12...violin
finished grade 12 Royal Conservatory , then on to Classical , (Romantic) era
trumpet- 1st chair - Lyons Club Marching Band -high-school.
now i only play the radio...lol
Cruising
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: Encino CA
Career Composer
I have been composing and producing music for Film and Television for twenty years and I fronted many west coast bands in the 70's and 80's.
If you want to learn more about me go JohnPrattMusic.com.
There is my reel, resume, and every song (and many more) from my albums for free.
Best to the Board.
JP
1968 327 300 Vert
83,000 mi.
Safari Yellow now Le mans Blue
Matching #'s
M 20
Power discs
Power Steering
Factory Alarm Car
Standard interior/Hardtop
If you want to learn more about me go JohnPrattMusic.com.
There is my reel, resume, and every song (and many more) from my albums for free.
Best to the Board.
JP
1968 327 300 Vert
83,000 mi.
Safari Yellow now Le mans Blue
Matching #'s
M 20
Power discs
Power Steering
Factory Alarm Car
Standard interior/Hardtop
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
I play guitar but am too worthless to start a band. I mainly play 80's thrash/metal, but I'll learn anything from alice in chains to johnny cash. just whatever strikes at the moment. I have a violin and a banjo that I wish I could play better than i can.
J.K. Cooley, you have a nice lookin les paul custom
I have a 69 vette
J.K. Cooley, you have a nice lookin les paul custom
I have a 69 vette
Racer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 326
Likes: 8
From: Carrollton Texas
Used to have a ton of money wrapped up in Vintage Gibsons, Fender, Rickenbacker and Gretsch... Started over back in the 90's collecting Tokai Japanese Replicas before the market for high end Japanese took off. Here's a few Tokais , a Rick 360/12 and a Hofner just out of the frame. For amps a Vox AC30, Line 6 Duotone and a little Peavy bass amp. All acoustics are Washburn.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,347
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From: Salinas Ca.
..what 4 months or so?
LOL. No worries, typical drummer Smile. Regarding cruises
Joanne and I are ready, and might add Tom & Rose are ready too
. Tom has a very nice 68BB and needless to say... ready to rumble. Muddybtw: Strat, Fender twin...Blues purest!!
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Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 23,419
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From: In limbo
St. Jude Donor '13-'15, '17 thru '22
OK, how do you get a drummer off your front porch? Pay for the pizza.
What do you call a guitar player with no girlfriend? Homeless.
What is the difference between a guitar player and a savings bond? A savings bond earns money and eventually matures.
I could go on.
What do you call a guitar player with no girlfriend? Homeless.
What is the difference between a guitar player and a savings bond? A savings bond earns money and eventually matures.
I could go on.
