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[Mowman]

Well done on your acting breakthrough Mowman landing the role of the Knight of Pennygrew in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
You were absolutely huge in episode two just aired.

appreciate the kind words

Its been a really good experience so far

 

[Mowman]

A ripping episode of tipping point today

Very happy for Abbey winning the jackpot

 

[Mowman]

It's like the whole Jordan v LeBron debate.

Phil Smyth has them both covered

 

[gringo2011]

In a way, cricket anyway, as a bowler the batsman would not compare at all.

Uncovered pitches.
No helmets.
None of this manicured nonsense with preparation or how built bats are.
How actually different the game is since Phil Hughes death.

However, a guy like Bradman was meticulous in his preparation, stories being he used a stump to just practice, so with better practice standards and bats you can make a decent enough argument to say plug him in any decade and he'd dominate many a bowling attack, as these days he'd know;

What the pitch was like.
What the weather would be like.
What the blowing strength would be, what sort of variants to expect, how people have tells with what they do via grips and such.
Just as he'd prepare to counter it all.

You'd run into problems with guys like Murali and Warne and the better bowlers doing less as you can only do so much to a ball before it gets banned, outside cheat or is no longer a ball.

So I'd say doubt at your doubt in that regard. Might have been not as professional, but to that I say maybe he'd have been a full 100% then if he had correct diet, skin fold checking, catered pitches instead of uncovered and there are things like stopping for lightning and helmets around.

And that is always the argument with past players. I think it's nearly impossible to guess how they'd translate. Playing against guys that were amateur sports people compared to guy who as kids have probably played as much cricket as those guys did in their lifetimes. The opposition players now would be streets ahead of what was going on then.

When you watch early footy it's random chaos. Now it's strategised, structured and scrutinised.

 

[CursingFijian]

Apple iPhone 3D toggle in the photos app has me mesmerized.

I’m a simple man.

 

[Sully111]

Sully's new word for the day

Masturbenating

Going into a cave when winter starts and pleasuring yourself until the snow melts

Masturbenating

 

[Dard Ball Get]

Sully's new word for the day

Masturbenating

Going into a cave when winter starts and pleasuring yourself until the snow melts

Masturbenating

George come out, the snow has melted

 

[Joffaboy]

Lol

 

[dudeintheswamp]

Snapped up an early seventies Schaller Wha Wha pedal today for 69 bucks from Shepparton Cash Converters. Precision German engineering, it's the one with the bow wow/yoy yoy switch

Bow wow yoy yoy wha wha yeah yeah

Waiting on delivery, here's a random picture from the internet of one

 

[PoppedCorn]

jesus you but that every day of the week even if youre a drummer ffs

 

[Sully111]

Anyone else think these are kinda cool?

 

[dudeintheswamp]

Anyone else think these are kinda cool?

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Have almost bought a Dano many times over the years, will own one one day. Never actually played one plugged in though. What's this one, some sort of short scale number?

 

[dudeintheswamp]

Just found this...

Model Description:

The original ¾‑sized, single pickup Danelectro Pro 1 was only manufactured for a short time during 1963 and 1964, making it one of the rarest of vintage Danelectro models out there. Despite its short production period, it shares many design features with other Danelectro (and Silvertone) models of the late 1950s and early 1960s, particularly the Masonite (a.k.a. hardboard in the UK) front and back over a poplar frame with textured vinyl tape bound around the body, open‑gear strip tuners, fixed bent‑steel bridge, aluminium nut, short scale neck, etc. Danelectro’s ubiquitous brown sparkle finish appears to be the only one used by the company for the original Pro 1. The non‑cutaway body, with its unique square‑ish ‘bow tie’ shape and its angular scratchplate, gives it a peculiarly anachronistic futuristic/retro image. Despite the unorthodox construction methods, Danelectro knew how to make ‘budget’ guitars and understood where the use of quality materials mattered, while also able to keep overall production costs to a minimum. The Danelectro Pro 1’s unique style and relative scarcity are making it increasingly attractive in the ‘affordable’ vintage market, particularly with the current popularity of offset body designs. It may not be highly valued by collectors in the same way as the Danelectro 3021, as used famously by Jimmy Page, although there are understandably many similarities in playability and sound. Danelectro recognised the appeal for contemporary musicians and felt inclined to reissue the Pro 1 for the 21st Century with better ergonomics and higher production standards. The reissues have brought one of Danelectro’s most idiosyncratic designs back to the attention of a new generation who may be unfamiliar with the scarce originals. The undeniably quirky Danelectro Pro 1 is gradually increasing in value on the vintage guitar market, as more of the famous ‘golden era’ classics from the likes of Gibson and Fender are becoming increasingly unaffordable for the vast majority of vintage guitar enthusiasts.

Feature – 1963 Danelectro Pro 1

Feature - 1963 Danelectro Pro 1

www.craveguitars.co.uk

Famously these guitars were made with cheap parts, but this one has a Brazilian Rosewood fretboard!

 

[gringo2011]

Anyone else think these are kinda cool?

View attachment 2526329

Yeah, Danelecros are weird but cool.

 

[gringo2011]

Have almost bought a Dano many times over the years, will own one one day. Never actually played one plugged in though. What's this one, some sort of short scale number?

I had one probably 20 years ago but probably played it 5 times. More a cool decoration than an every day guitar. They sound pretty unique. More like a cheap Teisco than a Fender.

 

[Sully111]

Just found this...

Model Description:

The original ¾‑sized, single pickup Danelectro Pro 1 was only manufactured for a short time during 1963 and 1964, making it one of the rarest of vintage Danelectro models out there. Despite its short production period, it shares many design features with other Danelectro (and Silvertone) models of the late 1950s and early 1960s, particularly the Masonite (a.k.a. hardboard in the UK) front and back over a poplar frame with textured vinyl tape bound around the body, open‑gear strip tuners, fixed bent‑steel bridge, aluminium nut, short scale neck, etc. Danelectro’s ubiquitous brown sparkle finish appears to be the only one used by the company for the original Pro 1. The non‑cutaway body, with its unique square‑ish ‘bow tie’ shape and its angular scratchplate, gives it a peculiarly anachronistic futuristic/retro image. Despite the unorthodox construction methods, Danelectro knew how to make ‘budget’ guitars and understood where the use of quality materials mattered, while also able to keep overall production costs to a minimum. The Danelectro Pro 1’s unique style and relative scarcity are making it increasingly attractive in the ‘affordable’ vintage market, particularly with the current popularity of offset body designs. It may not be highly valued by collectors in the same way as the Danelectro 3021, as used famously by Jimmy Page, although there are understandably many similarities in playability and sound. Danelectro recognised the appeal for contemporary musicians and felt inclined to reissue the Pro 1 for the 21st Century with better ergonomics and higher production standards. The reissues have brought one of Danelectro’s most idiosyncratic designs back to the attention of a new generation who may be unfamiliar with the scarce originals. The undeniably quirky Danelectro Pro 1 is gradually increasing in value on the vintage guitar market, as more of the famous ‘golden era’ classics from the likes of Gibson and Fender are becoming increasingly unaffordable for the vast majority of vintage guitar enthusiasts.

Feature – 1963 Danelectro Pro 1

Feature - 1963 Danelectro Pro 1

www.craveguitars.co.uk

Famously these guitars were made with cheap parts, but this one has a Brazilian Rosewood fretboard!

there's a reissue

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Pro1RMSG--danelectro-pro-semi-hollowbody-electric-guitar-maroon-with-silver-glitter

 

[Sully111]

Have almost bought a Dano many times over the years, will own one one day. Never actually played one plugged in though. What's this one, some sort of short scale number?

Yep, short scale. I reckon open tuning would be the way to go... bit of slide etc

 

[Sully111]

Here's Beck playing one

 

[dudeintheswamp]

there's a reissue

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Pro1RMSG--danelectro-pro-semi-hollowbody-electric-guitar-maroon-with-silver-glitter

Am I sensing a slight birthday detour from the Cigar Box Guitar?

 

[Sully111]

Am I sensing a slight birthday detour from the Cigar Box Guitar?

Ha... no

The CBG is about $450... I reckon the reissue dano would be over 1k here, so I'd have to buy it myself.

I am intrigued though. It's funny, the guitars that speak to you. I reckon I'd play the hell out of it if I got one.

 

[gringo2011]

Ha... no

The CBG is about $450... I reckon the reissue dano would be over 1k here, so I'd have to buy it myself.

I am intrigued though. It's funny, the guitars that speak to you. I reckon I'd play the hell out of it if I got one.

I think the one I had was a 90s long horn reissue from memory. It was a stupid design and not very ergonomic. It looked weird when I saw myself playing it and it felt a bit comical so it sat on a guitar stand looking awesome. Pretty sure they were really cheap back then. Maybe $450 new.

 

[Sully111]

I think the one I had was a 90s long horn reissue from memory. It was a stupid design and not very ergonomic. It looked weird when I saw myself playing it and it felt a bit comical so it sat on a guitar stand looking awesome. Pretty sure they were really cheap back then. Maybe $450 new.

Ahhh the good old days

The longhorn is a trippy design indeed.

 

[Sully111]

I reckon I'd play the hell out of it if I got one.

Trigger pulled. None is oz so bought from the U.S

Last one though

Ever

 

[dudeintheswamp]

Trigger pulled. None is oz so bought from the U.S

Last one though

Ever

 

[dudeintheswamp]

Last one though

Ever