skipclone 1 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Wow-well it was smaller that previous events, as are many this year due to the ongoing situation. But still amazing. Taylor Guitars had a separate room with their entire lineup on the walls. Wanna play one, take it off the wall and sit down-any one. I couldn`t keep my hands off the 814 CE-but I have to say, between that one and several other makers I really focused on projection this year-I played two in the 814 series and one was clearly louder. Roger Mayer was there as usual but he was busy signing autographs, I didn`t want to bother him. Anyway I grabbed a few pics and even a few videos, but for some reason every time I post them they`ve been turning out sideways. I`ll try to fix it. Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e397/reifspano/Smileys/ttiwwp.gif Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Cool! Wish I could've been there, myself! Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Keep yer fur on BA, they`re a comin`! Ya it was a blast Caev-I got to spend some time with the Pod XT-Gifthorse is right, very rich sounds. Mesa had amps and guitars set up to play-I had looked at a Mark IV a long time ago but this was my first time to sit down and play. I see why there are so many fans but, my impresson is it`s not `my` sound. Not as many interesting guitars as I would have liked but keep an eye out for Knaggs-he was with PRS, in the `private stock` line. Oh, they`re already set up online-here ya go: http://www.knaggsguitars.com/ Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Okay guys, here`s a feast for the eyes: #1-the Taylor room. I could see how some people could walk in here and just stay for the rest of the day-anything on the wall, just grab it, have a seat and play till you fall down: http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/skipclone1/NEC_0078.jpg #2-Wanna try out a pedal or two? makes me wish I was a spider: http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/skipclone1/NEC_0076.jpg #3-Redwood. I LOVE redwood: http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/skipclone1/NEC_0074.jpg #4-There is a style of music in Japan called visual-kei, which if I was the gambling type, I`d bet will never catch on in America. This guitar from the ESP booth, it`s a sig model of a visual-kei guitarist. I don`t know if it`s clear in the pic but the cross in the center lights up: http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/skipclone1/NEC_0075.jpg #5-One of many fine performances-but just as I feared, the stupid video is sideways. That is really annoying, if anyone has an idea for a fix I`m all ears: http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/skipclone1/?action=view¤t=MOL010.mp4 #6-Another annoying sideways video but very cool, Joe Knaggs demonstrating how to carve a top: http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a236/skipclone1/?action=view¤t=MOL012.mp4 Actually I can`t see the vids from here, so let me know if they don`t play and I`ll repost them. Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caevan O’Shite Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Wow! Cool! Ask yourself- What Would Ren and Stimpy Do? ~ Caevan James-Michael Miller-O'Shite ~ _ ___ _ Leprechaun, Esquire _ ___ _ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super combinator Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Skip, looks like it was a good show, too bad I missed it, but it was the first time in over 10yrs the mrs & I cud escape Japan for a bit so had to do it! S.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 I think I would have made the same choice-besides as I mentioned, it was a bit scaled back this year. I think the 2013 show will be back in full force. Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Flea Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 That blue 'visual kei' is sick. Like Prince meets Wasp. I'm not secure enough in my masculinity to be seen playing one of those, but it's nutz. Sorry I'm late. I had to tame a wild honeymoon stallion for ya'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Well visual-kei music is something like a head-on collision-followed by a multivehicle pileup-between glam and goth, with a dash of anime superhero thrown in. Secure masculinity would not be a job requirement. Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super combinator Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 HAHAHA Skip-san I think you nailed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Dude-I mean, some of the guitarists can play some ripping speed licks but, it`s more about looking good in leather, vinyl, lace, five inch heels, chains, big hair and makeup. Don`t even get me started on the stuff the girls wear. Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Flea Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Didn't even know what visual kei really was until yesterday. Couple of youtube clips and I'm backing away slowly from the monitor. Actually didn't see any of the girl-guys..playing guitars as interesting as the blue one pictured here. Mostly typical stuff actually. Sorry I'm late. I had to tame a wild honeymoon stallion for ya'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipclone 1 Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 Yup, it varies depending on who you are watching. Not all the members are necessarily in outer space. Generally there are one or two and the rest are more like humans. Same old surprises, brand new cliches- Skipsounds on Soundclick: www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandid=602491 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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