OCPS:Its actually scary the possibilitys at hand these days Chris, hard to know where to plant your cash

For a decent interface, your end, probably around 450 bucks for the GI-20, i,m not sure, i,ve been out the midi game for quite some time.Have y heard the VG-88 V2 or experimented with it?It doesnt sport a midi interface to control outboard gear but its a lot of fun, without the midi glitch hassle

On pickups

Another option http://www.edromanguitars.com/parts/rmc.htm, although the GK2A still gets my vote for 2 good reasons, you can adjust the distance from the saddle to the pickup & trust me, tonally, its worth t move it a little as in the case of the VG-88 plus i Iike to pick tight against the saddle to get less string flop when alternate picking so the bridge piezo like midi pickups or rmc are totally out the picture.I found the Gk2a to work perfect although i guess the others pick up string vibration better, i couldnt tell the difference myself, its down to your technique & what suits y better.

Drawbacks of the Roland pickups... Its annoying curve, they should make the pole pieces adjustable, but dont worry GK4 is round the corner, if they can think up kit like this, y can bet they are holding back on other simple ideas t sell. Hope this helps

Hello!!!

ahhh very sad about Richard Pryor, I love his films, funny stand up man too, will have to get all nostalgic and watch some of his stuff...see no evil, hear no evil is a classic.

peace&guitars - what!!! I say, u wot!!! 7 series - no way!!!! boon/baby thing naaaaa don't think so...there has to be something special about the baby otherwise why were the other side after it and what about that palmists reaction eh??

Cheese101 - funny old small world - my son, Troy goes on this cool site boreme.com, it has funny vids and one of them, we saw ages ago was this christmas lights show on this house (probably the same one you posted from that other site, didn't look) anyway when I first saw it I though cool music and its the same song that plays you in when you go onto the Trans-siberian site. have to check them out if they come to the UK. EDIT - just checked it out yep, that's the same video

slanshroom - Umm I'm not sure if you read the whole notice on the lion - it was a joke? (although I'm not sure if it may have been a real notice) found it on boreme.com

SteveeT - link to window Makers Highway hmmm need a few more listens, it's very different I think I like it!

TheBob - Welcome back, hope you were not offended about what I said on your other name, this one is definately cooler though.

Warm Hugs to all especially JOE

Satriella xx

just a quick lurk..............

? I'm guessing Windowmaker's Highway? -ha ha rofl, a different perspective I suppose. :-)

Guitarmiester: From the looks of Matt's site, it hasnt been updated in ages.... I wonder if he was in L.A. on vacation or moved there.... He was originally living in Brick N.J. I believe, and if you get the chance, check em' out!....

Clarky: Jeeeeeeeeeezussssssss!!.... You be almost done with the Shredz!.... Awesome bro, we look forward to the final creation!!.... Stay kuul man!....

slanshroom: Loved reading your last few days of post's, lol, I need some of what your having, lol!!.... I also am getting ready to make a huge cd order with yours included!.... Oh yeah!....

cheese101: I mentioned TSO in a post a few days ago, lol, glad your enjoying them!!.... Al Pitrelli KICKS ASS!!....

marimariSRV: Wow, so glad you didnt get in an accident mar, you had me on my toes reading that!.... Thank-God everything worked out for you and Toshi.... Oh, and I heard Memoirs of A Geisha is an incredible movie, enjoy, it will show everyone the truth about Geisha.... They were not prostitutes like most people believe....

....And on TBO.... Ohhhh.... Wait till you hear these guys, haha, lol, your in for some SATCH-like guitar work! :-)

Hi Alex!.... I'm almost ready to mail for Xmas :-)

YO!.... VFR in da Hooouuussee!.... Suuuuuuuuuuup!....

Richard Pryor .... R.I.P.

....Oh, and will someone put out that Paris fire! ;-)

....WOW.... I like O2L (O-Tool)........ That Trans Siberian Orchestra link showed me where Al Pitrelli is playing these days....

....Yup.... I'm a triple post Biyooootch!.... lol....

You gotta check out the samples from TBO' new album.... Wish Liszt kicks ass!!!!........ haha, lol, they must be talking about Franz!.... Wizards In Winter kicks ass too!....

....3rd album down.... The Lost Christmas Eve.... And if you like this stuff.... Get ready for Paul Clark.... Otherwise known as Clarky!!....

Ladies and Gentlemen.... Get ready for Christmas! :-)

OCPS470/slanshroom, I've been eyeing this little workhorse for a while....hmmmm Midi Classical...mikesb should love it...I saw Herbie Hancock's Guitarist using one.....

Hey Joe whats up my man? I watched the G3 last night (again) and i am so greatful for your music its amazing. You are amazing. Thanks Joe. btw... i still need an answer for when you first started playing did you ever feel like a nobody. love ya Joe. Have a great day.

Hey every one!

Have a great night/day every one!

Mikey...then I have U to thank for mentioning the TSO, that must be where I got it from and decided to wander to their website to check them out..... thankyouthankyouthankyou !! Another group to add to my growing collection of music!! Can't wait to see them perform live, but I guess they only tour during Nov/Dec..... I'm very happy!! :) Did you check out the link I got from justjoan of the Christmas light display set to the music Wizards in Winter? It's really cool!

Satriella...so, you think you might like to see TSO? Did you listen to any of their audio clips? I got the dvd and it's really wonderful.....

moon baby...sooo, "hermes, If u work at a job you love, you never work a day in your life!' Yer all set then to never work honey, cuz yer job is playing yer guitar!! :)

JON LUINI, THE CHAT NEEDS CPR ASAP!!!! PLEEEEEEASE!!

Hiya Joe, love ya!! I bet you've checked out the Trans Siberian Orchestra....did you likey? :)

My youngest son always calls it Windowmakers too. Gave me a laugh in here though.

Satriella - If u are after the album, and to save US shipping, I can have one mailed from the UK. 10 GBP and I can have it to you - if you desire it.

cheese the auction is still there...nothing has changed but i keep getting questions on it asking if i'd sell it for $300......not gonna happen sorry people.

Satriella lol i liked what you said about that name...made me laugh :) thanks

Bob