Pip55, Thank you for your reply :)

Mater Satriani, is this the case? Can a follower give some advice for a moment? As dreaded the day it comes to many of us, that you cant play anymore, or your time has come, you will have left planet earth, and left a legacy. You have empowered a lot of us, such as my self, to learn, play, or re-pick up the guitar again. There is a handful of people on this planet, that have not only, pleasured us in music, but have also contributed to music. You are one of them.

Im going to say a name, we all know. Les Paul. A man, not only blessed with the sound of music, but has also changed music. Most dont know, but the guitar was considered a joke-like instrument in its early days to music. When Les Paul and Mary Ford played for the world, future guitarist where being born. Les Paul has awed the planet to play. You have also done the same.

Master Satriani, I cant tell you the impact on music you have done. Their just isnt words. From being the teacher, to creating some great players, to inspiring, inventing and just the Master of music. You have done an immense force to the music industry. Why stop there?

The problem, we have, is music is still going to be written, after we are gone. Why is it a problem? I wont be here to enjoy it. Neither will you. Have the will, to leave earth, with more knowledge even after your gone. Because a future child will be born, that will listen to your music, and you will still be the teacher. Even if you dont do all your music on backtracks, leave knowing you left the world some kind of tool, they can continue to use.

Master, the world still uses tools and knowledge from the past. Why not be a part of that even more than you have? I know most of your music is personal. Why not look down from the heavens with one last smile? Their is currently an 8 or 9 year old boy (Tmann we call him) who is amazing on blues guitar. Do you know who he watched that got him to pick up the guitar? You!! You Master!! TMAnn says on a news broadcast, he watched a music video of Joe Satriani, and the kid is already a legend. You still have it in you.

Austin--Congratulations on finding a full time job. Something tells me the economy is still in rough shape. When the Ultra rich start payin' their fair share in taxes in the USA, then the economy will be in much better shape. Anyway, thanks for the well wishes.

Alan--Erasure? Whoa.......Why is he prancing around in undies and high heels? I didn't know that was your type of music! Must be putting us on.......you cquwasy guy!!!

Michelle--I'm still here, though barely at times.....too many doctor appointments!

Tracie--Joe still gets to me in my soul! AND Mc gets to me with his cutting board veggies.....minus the green pepper!

Guitarman - About a year go I bought an Ibanez RG guitar because i simply couldn't and wouldn't be able to afford even a JS100, I love it...it's got the 24 frets which is absolutely great...just gives you that ability to push it right over the top.

Plus, like turbo said, the pickup combo is really unique and if Joe likes it we know it's good.

I will say this, I did have the pleasure of trying out all of Joes guitars before making my purchase, I will say that the 1200 is significantly heavier than the 2400 and for long standing sessions it really weighs on the shoulders. Though I will say that the 1200 has a tone incomparable to any other guitar I've ever heard, probably because of it's heavier body.

Joe himself has even said this and that's why he can't really play more than 1-2 songs with it at a time and so he switches to the JS1000 on stage at times. I Would say that the 1000 and 2400 are comparable in weight...but I would even lean toward the 2400 being a bit lighter.

I would certainly go for the 2400 if you can.

I've had a JS1200 CA for a few years now but have always hankered after a Chromeboy. I've been in touch with the company below who can refinish the guitar and the results look amazing - I'm seriously tempted to get it done. Info below for anyone who's interested!

http://www.simscustom.com/html/00sprayshop_chrome.htm

They do quite a few of the chrome finishes a year and have been doing it for quite a while. He said it's the hardest finish to control what the end product looks like but when it's done there's nothing else that looks like it on the market.

It takes 2-3 months and isn't cheap - £580 for the whole thing, including set-up afterwards and changing the colour on the logo to black to match with the original Chromeboy.

Is there going to be a live DVD/CD for the Wizards tour?

I don't know where the JS100 plays in to the weight game compared to the Japanese models; I'd imagine it's probably one of the heaviest (even though by my standards it is fairly light), but I've not played any of the others so that's only a guess.
I was lucky enough to find a mint JS100 for $300 and am throwing the PAF Joe and Mo' Joe combo in it, and adding the hi-pass filter. Someday down the road I will upgrade the trem system and have one hell of a guitar. Even as it sits now, stock, I am pretty happy with it. Finally getting some decent sounds coaxed out of it.

Had an amazing night...played with earthman til the wee hours!

My search for trundrumbalind live continues...

Hey Everyone.

Hope everyone is well.

Busy with the running and the three jobs that I have now. Looking forward for the weekend. I'm heading up to Toledo, Ohio this Saturday to run the Glass City Marathon, which is held on Sunday. I haven't been able to run a whole lot due to work and also starting to get into playing (electric) guitar. It's been a couple weeks already and I'm starting to get the hang of it (slowly but surly). I did manage to run last Sunday & Monday and put in a total of 20-22 miles in those two days. Wish me luck this weekend everyone, as well as my guitar practice.

Peace, congrats. That is amazing.

holy Toledo

I forgot how much I loved this cd . I had a good DWTS - um...that's DOWN WITH THE SICKNESS, not dancing with the stars - concert level funfest with this cd today. That shits good for the soul I tells ya!

T-Bones - this one's for you!

And our all time fav!

Ahhhhh, that's what I'm talkin' about! :-)

Matt, never have seen it and never will, especially since now I can't remember what the hell I'm supposed to be seeing in that, LOL!! GIVE IT UP!!

U not even speaky der engrish son!

PS, chelle, thanks fer reminding me why I love that song, LOL! It came in handy today as I needed to show it to a co-worker...I was falsely accused of taking a print offa the printer of hers when I distributed what was there...turns out she'd not hit "print" for what she accused me of hiding....and yet somehow she still thought it was all my fault, LOL!! So I called her back over, played her that song and said "listen vewwy vewwy carefuwwy to the LYRICS!!!!"

The swords are drawn!!! LOL!!!

Back home now! Visit was to short but had a great time! Got to go to the space needle and Pike Place Market! That was really cool! had a pretty good time! Flight back was a little bumpy, bought made me puke :-/

all in all, it was greaT!

T, did you have a moment like this? LOL! Sorry, you said sword and my mind went to :34 in this song :-)

I can't imagine you would go to this or or this like I would. :-) But then again, you know the caliber of people I work with and truly deserve it. lol!

Ahh man, DMFD is a good gaddamn song! lol! I've played that on my mp3 player at work, and it was 3 minutes of bliss! lol! i think it should be the start up song over the intercom before the morning huddle to get the day started. lol! I don't understand why they never take my suggestions?

Ahh well, LET'S DANCE!!

WHY am I listening to this head-bangin music right before bed, WHY I SAY!!!

Now I'm all worked up and agitated.....should find something to do to expel the vibes, LOL!! oh LOL, just heard the line "yer so full of sh*t"..... :D Guess it hasta be said sometimes, eh? LOL!

Here ya go honey - sleeeeeeeeeep!

*zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zzzzzzzz zzz zzzzzzzzzzzz*

Hi, Joe! Here's the remake of "Ten Words" for you!