Comments on: The Return Of Telecaster Jazz http://pribek.net/2008/01/25/the-return-of-telecaster-jazz/ Trouble Ain't Over Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:15:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Patrick http://pribek.net/2008/01/25/the-return-of-telecaster-jazz/comment-page-1/#comment-3744 Patrick Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:39:22 +0000 http://pribek.net/2008/01/25/the-return-of-telecaster-jazz/#comment-3744 Thanks Jack, you know it helps to get some direction. and plusses: "...most all college kids arrive with fantasies of becoming rock stars but, pretty soon the reality that they need beer money sets in..." It is the same with golf. Never saw so many golf sets available. I like to listen in here, Pribek.net, 'cause I get the straight up. You, too Clay, dba ceals. >pd,1&2 <em>Patrick's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MoopigWisdom/~3/224676234/tat-not-for-tit.html' rel="nofollow">Tat not for Tit</a></em> Thanks Jack, you know it helps to get some direction. and plusses:
“…most all college kids arrive with fantasies of becoming rock stars but, pretty soon the reality that they need beer money sets in…” It is the same with golf. Never saw so many golf sets available.
I like to listen in here, Pribek.net, ’cause I get the straight up. You, too Clay, dba ceals.
>pd,1&2

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]]> By: Pribek http://pribek.net/2008/01/25/the-return-of-telecaster-jazz/comment-page-1/#comment-3737 Pribek Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:53:54 +0000 http://pribek.net/2008/01/25/the-return-of-telecaster-jazz/#comment-3737 "Please know that the book’s first printing just sold out, all 5,000 copies" Congrats on that, Clay. I'm glad that you wrote a book about Steve Goodman and it's even better to see that there is a good deal of interest in it. “Please know that the book’s first printing just sold out, all 5,000 copies”
Congrats on that, Clay. I’m glad that you wrote a book about Steve Goodman and it’s even better to see that there is a good deal of interest in it.

]]> By: Clay Eals http://pribek.net/2008/01/25/the-return-of-telecaster-jazz/comment-page-1/#comment-3736 Clay Eals Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:40:28 +0000 http://pribek.net/2008/01/25/the-return-of-telecaster-jazz/#comment-3736 Good to see your post with its passing mention of Steve Goodman. He often doesn't get his due. You might be interested in my new 800-page biography, "Steve Goodman: Facing the Music." The book delves deeply into the genesis of songs associated with Goodman, including John Prine's "Souvenirs," from which you quote. Prine is a huge source in the book among my 1,000-plus interviewees. Please know that the book's first printing just sold out, all 5,000 copies, and the publisher has authorized a second printing that will be out in late February. To sign up to be notified about the availability of the second printing, visit my Internet site (below) and click on the "mailing list" page. Or you can pre-order a second-printing copy at the "online store" page. Just trying to spread word about the book. Feel free to do the same! Clay Eals 1728 California Ave. S.W. #301 Seattle, WA 98116-1958 (206) 935-7515 (206) 484-8008 ceals@comcast.net http://www.clayeals.com Good to see your post with its passing mention of Steve Goodman. He often doesn’t get his due. You might be interested in my new 800-page biography, “Steve Goodman: Facing the Music.” The book delves deeply into the genesis of songs associated with Goodman, including John Prine’s “Souvenirs,” from which you quote. Prine is a huge source in the book among my 1,000-plus interviewees.

Please know that the book’s first printing just sold out, all 5,000 copies, and the publisher has authorized a second printing that will be out in late February. To sign up to be notified about the availability of the second printing, visit my Internet site (below) and click on the “mailing list” page. Or you can pre-order a second-printing copy at the “online store” page. Just trying to spread word about the book. Feel free to do the same!

Clay Eals
1728 California Ave. S.W. #301
Seattle, WA 98116-1958

(206) 935-7515
(206) 484-8008
ceals@comcast.net
http://www.clayeals.com

]]> By: Pribek http://pribek.net/2008/01/25/the-return-of-telecaster-jazz/comment-page-1/#comment-3732 Pribek Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:27:17 +0000 http://pribek.net/2008/01/25/the-return-of-telecaster-jazz/#comment-3732 Hmmm....Advice for the Telelorn; Take 1 How do you tell the age of a dusty Tele? Fender guitar manufacturing dates can generally be found. You need to have the serial# which through the years has appeared in different locations on the guitar. Google Telecaster serial numbers and you can find what you need. What kind of beginner amp? I would recommend a small tube amp. Fender tube amps are a natural choice but, there are actually many makes and models that would be real good for a little shaver. The Fender Deluxe Reverb is a fantastic amp that is small enough to practice with and also has enough gazooch to play gigs as well. They have become sought after and may be pricey for what you are thinking. The Fender Champ is smaller, more for practice although, very good for recording. Fender is also currently manufacturing a 5 watt tube amp for under $200. I don't remember the name and have not heard one. Early on which weight strings for beginners? I'd say a set in which the gauges start at .009, would be a jumping off point. Other stuff that veterans could suggest for a would be jammer? Play with other musicians is the best advice I can give. There are lots of Pawn shops in College Station, A&M Univ, is that a good source for equipment? I don't frequent pawn shops. As Steve Goodman said; "I hate graveyards and old pawn shops, for they always bring me tears". That being said, college towns are usually pretty good places to find gear 'cause, most all college kids arrive with fantasies of becoming rock stars but, pretty soon the reality that they need beer money sets in. Hmmm….Advice for the Telelorn; Take 1

How do you tell the age of a dusty Tele?
Fender guitar manufacturing dates can generally be found. You need to have the serial# which through the years has appeared in different locations on the guitar. Google Telecaster serial numbers and you can find what you need.

What kind of beginner amp?
I would recommend a small tube amp. Fender tube amps are a natural choice but, there are actually many makes and models that would be real good for a little shaver. The Fender Deluxe Reverb is a fantastic amp that is small enough to practice with and also has enough gazooch to play gigs as well. They have become sought after and may be pricey for what you are thinking. The Fender Champ is smaller, more for practice although, very good for recording. Fender is also currently manufacturing a 5 watt tube amp for under $200. I don’t remember the name and have not heard one.

Early on which weight strings for beginners?
I’d say a set in which the gauges start at .009, would be a jumping off point.

Other stuff that veterans could suggest for a would be jammer?
Play with other musicians is the best advice I can give.

There are lots of Pawn shops in College Station, A&M Univ, is that a good source for equipment?
I don’t frequent pawn shops. As Steve Goodman said; “I hate graveyards and old pawn shops, for they always bring me tears”. That being said, college towns are usually pretty good places to find gear ’cause, most all college kids arrive with fantasies of becoming rock stars but, pretty soon the reality that they need beer money sets in.

]]> By: Pat http://pribek.net/2008/01/25/the-return-of-telecaster-jazz/comment-page-1/#comment-3731 Pat Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:45:08 +0000 http://pribek.net/2008/01/25/the-return-of-telecaster-jazz/#comment-3731 Hi Ya: Jack, I am looking at your categories and you are Music, Culture, News then Baseball/Celebrity: [I left out Ramble because while a neighbor it tends to contain elements of all the others] and I put these as index. So, 38% of your outpouring is music related 111 out of 301. Now my apology: I don't expect others to understand fully, but this is why I shirk at commenting on Pribek Music articles. Music subjects are something I enjoy listening to, and reading about. Unfortunately, I have very few music anecdotes to share. I play instruments to keep my fingers from getting all arthritic. Without being a nuisance, while wanting to be a good Palikar, I will let you know I have read one when I put my "subjective star value" on your Music Articles and a word or two. And that should let Jack and company know someone is reading, and learning. Okay, Pal-o-mine? Also, all you others will be read too. I enjoy the blog for these stories. Though, I hesitate to parlay with commentators for the same shyness factor. So you trundling fools can let me be part of, while not getting exacerbated with me. ***** (five stars) Tele Jazz -- I never knew anything about it till this article. Note: Pat 2, my little guy, has a Tele. I had to string it upside down because he is a lefty. Now he flips it over, plays both ways, or plays it on his lap. He plays violin, and that is always righty due to orchestra playing. I tell him that he is blessed to have such a strong left hand with string and percussion instruments. Questions: --How do you tell the age of a dusty Tele? --What kind of beginner amp? --Early on which weight strings for beginners? --Other stuff that veterans could suggest for a would be jammer? --Such as: There are lots of Pawn shops in College Station, A&M Univ, is that a good source for equipment? As always, thanks Pat <em>Pat's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MoopigWisdom/~3/224676234/tat-not-for-tit.html' rel="nofollow">Tat not for Tit</a></em> Hi Ya:
Jack, I am looking at your categories and you are Music, Culture, News then Baseball/Celebrity: [I left out Ramble because while a neighbor it tends to contain elements of all the others] and I put these as index.

So, 38% of your outpouring is music related 111 out of 301. Now my apology: I don’t expect others to understand fully, but this is why I shirk at commenting on Pribek Music articles. Music subjects are something I enjoy listening to, and reading about. Unfortunately, I have very few music anecdotes to share. I play instruments to keep my fingers from getting all arthritic.

Without being a nuisance, while wanting to be a good Palikar, I will let you know I have read one when I put my “subjective star value” on your Music Articles and a word or two. And that should let Jack and company know someone is reading, and learning.

Okay, Pal-o-mine? Also, all you others will be read too. I enjoy the blog for these stories. Though, I hesitate to parlay with commentators for the same shyness factor. So you trundling fools can let me be part of, while not getting exacerbated with me.

***** (five stars)
Tele Jazz — I never knew anything about it till this article.

Note: Pat 2, my little guy, has a Tele. I had to string it upside down because he is a lefty. Now he flips it over, plays both ways, or plays it on his lap. He plays violin, and that is always righty due to orchestra playing. I tell him that he is blessed to have such a strong left hand with string and percussion instruments.
Questions:
–How do you tell the age of a dusty Tele?
–What kind of beginner amp?
–Early on which weight strings for beginners?
–Other stuff that veterans could suggest for a would be jammer?
–Such as: There are lots of Pawn shops in College Station, A&M Univ, is that a good source for equipment?
As always, thanks
Pat

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