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Goodwatch · 11 June 2006, 04:48 AM

The following story may cause laughter and follow me around for a long time but that doesn’t stop me from writing it. In a previous post I wrote that although I like music, my musical skills rank below that of a lamppost.

I once had a few classical guitar lessons and that turned into a disaster. But the guitar still is one of my favourite, if not the most favourite instruments. And there are ‘guitar heros’ in almost every country. From Stanley Jordan, Earl Klugh, Steve Vai, Jan Akkerman to Rory Gallagher and Garry Moore.

One of my boyhood dreams (and secretly still is) was to casually walk into large music store Feedback in Rotterdam and browse around a bit. The store is huge, has an amazing collection of guitars and a very friendly sales staff that all can play an instrument (to work there you have to be able to read music and play well). One of the staff approaches me and asks if he can help or that I just want to look around. Well, I answer, I want to buy a guitar. Electric? Yes. Any instrument in particular? ’56 Custom Shop Fiesta Red Strat. Do you want to try it out first? Yeah, but I haven’t had many lessons. Never mind, we all had to learn first. He hooks it up and I play the solo from Gary Moore’s ‘Out in the fields’, followed by the long solo from ‘The Loner’. Jaws drop, the guy is awestruck and customers gather. Before I hand it back over I play Edward van Halen’s ‘Eruption’ and say: “not a bad guitar, not bad at all”. Then I leave the store and go home again.

(Story ported to 2006).

JJ Irani · 11 June 2006, 04:51 AM

Nice dream...now go watch some football and come down to reality, tosser!

C.J. · 11 June 2006, 05:04 AM

You gotta stop smokin that $h!t, man

Prince · 11 June 2006, 05:05 AM

Hey! I can play all of those, including Hendrix' version of The Star Spangled Banner! You simply MUST get one of these "Air Guitars", Frans!!!

Rockrolex · 11 June 2006, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Hey! I can play all of those, including Hendrix' version of The Star Spangled Banner! You simply MUST get one of these "Air Guitars", Frans!!!

I have one of those. Mine is completely transparent. Even the strings are see through. Crowds go wild when I start playing. They can't believe the great sound that comes out of a transparent guitar.

Prince · 11 June 2006, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I have one of those. Mine is completely transparent. Even the strings are see through. Crowds go wild when I start playing. They can't believe the great sound that comes out of a transparent guitar.

You've got one, too! We could start a band!! Bigger than the Beatles ever thought of being!!!

BTW, a great dream you had there, Fransie!

mailman · 11 June 2006, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

You've got one, too! We could start a band!! Bigger than the Beatles ever thought of being!!!

BTW, a great dream you had there, Fransie!

There isn't anything you guys couldn't play either.

Uncle-AJ · 11 June 2006, 12:14 PM

Air guitars...............................more like air heads.

Hey Frans, if you could play like you do in your dream, you wouldn't need to go into a shop, they'd be coming to you.

Goodwatch · 11 June 2006, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Air guitars...............................more like air heads.

Hey Frans, if you could play like you do in your dream, you wouldn't need to go into a shop, they'd be coming to you.

Who knows I'm posting under an alias here and what you say is true

Otis · 11 June 2006, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Who knows I'm posting under an alias here and what you say is true

OMG!!!

Mr. Satriani ! I knew it was you!!!

We're not worthy

steve-o · 11 June 2006, 08:34 PM

Here's my current "axe"...it has a big sound. Been playing since 1983. My wife is also a professional flautist. Sort of a musical household.

LX SERIES Legend 12-String
Model 6756LX

12-String Acoustic/Electric
Body Type: Mid-Depth Cutaway
Top: AA Solid Sitka Spruce
Bracing: Scalloped LX
Scale Length: 25 1/4"
Scale:
Fretboard: Bound Ebony
Fret Inlay: Diamond Shape
Bridge: Bound Ebony
Rosette: Inlaid Oakleaf Patter
Pickup: Original Patented Pickup
Nutwidth: 1 3/4"
Machines: Ovation Gold
Case: 8158

Goodwatch · 11 June 2006, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otis

OMG!!!

Mr. Satriani ! I knew it was you!!!

We're not worthy

You may call me Joe

dman · 11 June 2006, 09:11 PM

I wish I could just plop down and play an instrument that grabbed the attention of a room in a good way, not make them run for the door.

I have a friend in his 70's, that grew up playing in a Dixie land band, he can jump on a piano and make everyone in the whole room gather around him and start singing and dancing, it is too cool for school.

He can also play the classics like Bach, etc.... the guy is outstanding.

Prince · 11 June 2006, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Air guitars...............................more like air heads.

Well, EXCUUUSE me!

Can YOU play one? I bet you would need lessons!

Goodwatch · 12 June 2006, 04:24 AM

Jan Akkerman's Langcaster:

Rockrolex · 12 June 2006, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schnugg

Here's my current "axe"...it has a big sound. Been playing since 1983. My wife is also a professional flautist. Sort of a musical household.

A high school classmate of mine is a flautist with the National Symphony Orchestra. Does your wife know anyone in the NSO?

11 June 2006, 04:48 AM	#1
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Boyhood dream The following story may cause laughter and follow me around for a long time but that doesn’t stop me from writing it. In a previous post I wrote that although I like music, my musical skills rank below that of a lamppost. I once had a few classical guitar lessons and that turned into a disaster. But the guitar still is one of my favourite, if not the most favourite instruments. And there are ‘guitar heros’ in almost every country. From Stanley Jordan, Earl Klugh, Steve Vai, Jan Akkerman to Rory Gallagher and Garry Moore. One of my boyhood dreams (and secretly still is) was to casually walk into large music store Feedback in Rotterdam and browse around a bit. The store is huge, has an amazing collection of guitars and a very friendly sales staff that all can play an instrument (to work there you have to be able to read music and play well). One of the staff approaches me and asks if he can help or that I just want to look around. Well, I answer, I want to buy a guitar. Electric? Yes. Any instrument in particular? ’56 Custom Shop Fiesta Red Strat. Do you want to try it out first? Yeah, but I haven’t had many lessons. Never mind, we all had to learn first. He hooks it up and I play the solo from Gary Moore’s ‘Out in the fields’, followed by the long solo from ‘The Loner’. Jaws drop, the guy is awestruck and customers gather. Before I hand it back over I play Edward van Halen’s ‘Eruption’ and say: “not a bad guitar, not bad at all”. Then I leave the store and go home again. (Story ported to 2006). __________________ Member# 127

11 June 2006, 04:51 AM	#2
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Nice dream...now go watch some football and come down to reality, tosser! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

11 June 2006, 05:04 AM	#3
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	You gotta stop smokin that $h!t, man __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

11 June 2006, 05:05 AM	#4
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Hey! I can play all of those, including Hendrix' version of The Star Spangled Banner! You simply MUST get one of these "Air Guitars", Frans!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

11 June 2006, 12:14 PM	#8
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Air guitars...............................more like air heads. Hey Frans, if you could play like you do in your dream, you wouldn't need to go into a shop, they'd be coming to you. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

11 June 2006, 08:34 PM	#11
steve-o "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Steve-O Location: Naplis, Merlin Watch: Blue TT Sub Posts: 857	Here's my current "axe"...it has a big sound. Been playing since 1983. My wife is also a professional flautist. Sort of a musical household. LX SERIES Legend 12-String Model 6756LX 12-String Acoustic/Electric Body Type: Mid-Depth Cutaway Top: AA Solid Sitka Spruce Bracing: Scalloped LX Scale Length: 25 1/4" Scale: Fretboard: Bound Ebony Fret Inlay: Diamond Shape Bridge: Bound Ebony Rosette: Inlaid Oakleaf Patter Pickup: Original Patented Pickup Nutwidth: 1 3/4" Machines: Ovation Gold Case: 8158 __________________

11 June 2006, 09:11 PM	#13
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	I wish I could just plop down and play an instrument that grabbed the attention of a room in a good way, not make them run for the door. I have a friend in his 70's, that grew up playing in a Dixie land band, he can jump on a piano and make everyone in the whole room gather around him and start singing and dancing, it is too cool for school. He can also play the classics like Bach, etc.... the guy is outstanding. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

12 June 2006, 04:24 AM	#15
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Jan Akkerman's Langcaster: __________________ Member# 127

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