Wednesday, December 6, 2023
House of the Rising Sun
House of Lies curse
TWMC; History dictates that a house of Lies will fall like a house of cards! Then the one who lies will be exposed, powerless and penniless. Repent while you still can. Only YOU can make amends to the ones you wronged and you have many that need attention Sir.
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Retired; Free at last, free at last!…
Not sure if you heard,
Christi and I had an odd accident on Friday(7-3-23) at a live concert we hosted at our resort.
We were sitting in a double rocking chair when one leg snapped and sent us both head over heels And over a knee wall where we fell 3 feet and landed on our heads in a gravel filled planter box. We are okay but pretty banged up. We drove to San Diego and are convalescing on the beach for a couple of days. It’s Tuesday morning and I have decided that I /we need to retire with in a year or so. There are places we want to go in our rv and this brush with fate has given us a new look at life.
I’m selling all but 4 of my guitars, maybe 5😇.
Monday, July 19, 2021
The 1986 Martin D 62 LE (Limited Edition Maple Guitar)
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Blessed with a Guitar
Guided by His hand, Blessed with a Guitar
From: Cristina Greenberg <cgreenberg@avivatucson.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2020 8:34 AM
To: Michael Hargis <Michaelh@cal-am.com>; Christi Hargis <Christih@cal-am.com>
Subject: [EXT] Fwd: thank you for the guitar
Hi Michael and Christi,
Please read the note below from the therapist of the youth who received the guitar. This youth is also interested in lessons. Would your guitar teacher still be interested in doing lessons on site?
Thank you,
Begin forwarded message:
From: Renay Burger <rburger@blake.easterseals.com
>
Date: February 27, 2020 at 7:10:58 AM MST
To: Cristina Greenberg <cgreenberg@avivatucson.org>
Subject: thank you for the guitar
Good morning, Cristina!
If you would, please forward this to the parties behind the generous donation of the Epiphone acoustic/electric guitar two weeks ago. Thank you!
To Whom it May Concern,
Since I have been serving Easterseals Blake Foundation at the AVIVA location for the last several months, I have been told by its staff about this phenomenon called “The Aviva Magic.” The staff describe this event as the repeated, timely, and miraculous provision toward need, whether the needs are mentioned aloud or not. I recently had the opportunity to witness such a phenomenon two weeks ago. A gentleman in a cowboy hat delivered a guitar as a donation, and no more than an hour later, a young person with whom I am familiar, already a brass musician, articulated a longing for a guitar.
When he shared this desire for a guitar, coupled with his lack of access to one, knowing that a guitar had JUST been delivered to the organization, I could hardly contain myself. I immediately asked different individuals around AVIVA about the nature of the guitar donation, clarifying if the guitar was set aside for some other purpose. When the general consensus became clear, and it appeared that “The Aviva Magic” had provided once again, the guitar was set aside for this young person.
I wish I could do justice with words to express the shock, surprise, and unexpected joy that the young person showed upon seeing the guitar and learning that it was a gift. I wish that I could communicate the speechlessness that this young person demonstrated for minutes, mouth agape, beaming from ear to ear, unsure of what to say. Just know that your donation has made an impact on a young person’s life, sowing hope and a positive memory that won’t soon be forgotten. Thank you for that.
Warmly,
Renay Burger
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Monday, May 18, 2020
YUMA, AZ....We're back! Well sort of...Can we talk?
All the Best, Michael & Christi See our other Blog;http://michaelhargisshow.blogspot.com/
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Kindness Just Do It
Begin forwarded message:
From: Renay Burger <rburger@blake.easterseals.com>
Date: February 27, 2020 at 7:10:58 AM MST
To: Cristina Greenberg <cgreenberg@avivatucson.org>
Subject: thank you for the guitar
Good morning, Cristina!If you would, please forward this to the parties behind the generous donation of the Epiphone acoustic/electric guitar two weeks ago. Thank you!To Whom it May Concern,Since I have been serving Easterseals Blake Foundation at the AVIVA location for the last several months, I have been told by its staff about this phenomenon called “The Aviva Magic.” The staff describe this event as the repeated, timely, and miraculous provision toward need, whether the needs are mentioned aloud or not. I recently had the opportunity to witness such a phenomenon two weeks ago. A gentleman in a cowboy hat delivered a guitar as a donation, and no more than an hour later, a young person with whom I am familiar, already a brass musician, articulated a longing for a guitar.When he shared this desire for a guitar, coupled with his lack of access to one, knowing that a guitar had JUST been delivered to the organization, I could hardly contain myself. I immediately asked different individuals around AVIVA about the nature of the guitar donation, clarifying if the guitar was set aside for some other purpose. When the general consensus became clear, and it appeared that “The Aviva Magic” had provided once again, the guitar was set aside for this young person.I wish I could do justice with words to express the shock, surprise, and unexpected joy that the young person showed upon seeing the guitar and learning that it was a gift. I wish that I could communicate the speechlessness that this young person demonstrated for minutes, mouth agape, beaming from ear to ear, unsure of what to say. Just know that your donation has made an impact on a young person’s life, sowing hope and a positive memory that won’t soon be forgotten. Thank you for that.Warmly,Renay Burger
All the Best, Michael & Christi See our other Blog;http://michaelhargisshow.blogspot.com/
Sunday, October 27, 2019
It Happened Again....It's a Curse....
So I made a great deal on a unicorn 1929 Martin Prototype 2-18, 14/15 fret, 1 7/8 nut, 6 string Peg Head with Hand Voiced Red ADIRONDACK Spruce Top with Scalloped Braces.
Honduras Mahogany back & sides,Brazilian board, bridge, head plate, end wedge & binding, Acoustic Guitar Vintage Natural in color!
Out of the case the 29' had a wonderful sweet smell of Mahogany ( sweetest I have ever smelt, almost cedar-ish). The taste went right to my tongue as soon as I laded eyes on her.
A five min. inspection and a quick tune. I snuggled her up to my body found her G on the nice and wide fret board and ran my thumb down the strings. WoW! The sound that came out of this polar size body was Butter and her voice seemed to load for this little body.
I played "Don't let the sun catch you crying" and oh Man! She trembled in my hands begging "Play me, Play Me"....By this time my tongue was tingling and my eyes were itching. But I was drawn the her. Next I played " It never rains in Calf." The neck felt so good BUT, by now My eyes were watering So I put her down across the living room in a floor stand. I went into the bathroom to wash my face and hands. I stopped to look in the mirror.... Who was this old Bastard looking back at me, can't even play a nice guitar without crying?!!? I came back into the living room and turned the TV on. I looked at her standing in the opposite corner of my ol' 76 Super Chet and I felt a little guilty that I wanted to touch the 29" Martin. Anyone else ever fell like that?
Then I could hear her (the 29') whisper, play me! I turned back to the TV... I was felling better... I glanced at her and again...Play me..... No! Back to the TV but my eyes where not watering anymore... I'm getting real tired of not being able to play guitars I want to play!.... Play Me! she hunts me.... What if I just cowboy up and play through it? I could no longer stand it... in a blink she was in my arms again, her sweet smells danced around my eyes and tongue. Her voice rang through my head like a siren calling a sailor to the rocks and a watery grave. My eyes were leaking again but I played on... After 30 or more mins. I had to put her down... I was sick to my stomach, my lungs felt full and eyes were puffy and felt like sandpaper. Back to the bathroom.... Washed my face and hands, cold towel over my head. I felt like ___it!... Mirror"Now Look at You!" I can't do this! I went and put her back in her case and in the closet in the spare bedroom. After about two hours I felt good enough the lay down and sleep. The 29' hunted my dreams, calling...always calling... In my dream she didn't make me sick and she made me a better player... I awoke feeling good, thank goodness, after having a bite I can hear her calling... I went over and picked up my ol' gal sitting in the corner and strummed her. I felt sad that I could not play the Martin... Then thinking there must be a way but until I find it! I must resist...Still she calls...................
All the Best, Michael & Christi See our other Blog;http://michaelhargisshow.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Worst Guitar Player in the World!
All the Best, Michael & Christi See our other Blog;http://michaelhargisshow.blogspot.com/
Monday, November 5, 2018
The search is over! We found the Bus for Us!
Meeting Miss Neo.
After 5+ years of searching for a suitable bus, Christi & I grabbed out backpacks and got on a plane to Gold Hill, Oregon to Meet Miss Neo.
Miss Neo is a 1986 40' Neoplan 2001-4 conversion with a slide. Gary & Josie Womack offered her on the BCM website
Well we are so excited, we have looked at hundreds of busses in our budget over the past 5-6 years, has it been that long?, We are so grateful to all or busnut friends and Bus Conversion Magazine
All the Best, Michael & Christi See our other Blog;http://michaelhargisshow.blogspot.com/
I couldn't resist the call of the siren 7690 Super Chet!
Gretsch 7690 Super Chet 1976
Does anyone know this Gretsch? or
The past owner "Bill Rhodes" from Atlanta, Ga?
https://reverb.com/item/10644561-gretsc ... -1976-s144
Before pictures at the link above.
Top Material: Maple Top
Body Material: Maple Body
Body Details: Maple top, back, and sides.
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Fingerboard Material: Ebony Fingerboard
Neck Profile: D
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: .76", 12th fret: .92"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00
Nut Width: 1-3/4 in
Neck Details: Three-piece maple/walnut/maple neck with triple-bound ebony fingerboard. Neck has been re-fretted.
Electronics: Pickups are original. Master volume control, along with volume and tone controls for each pickup. All electronic components are original except for the bridge tone pot that was replaced with an era-correct replacement. Jumper wires were added at the connecting points of the pickup leads and the harness.
Pickup Measurements: Bridge: 4.1K, Neck: 4.0K
Hardware: Bridge has been replaced. Neck has been re-fretted.
Weight: 8 lbs 4.9 oz
Modifications / Repairs: Bridge has been replaced. Neck has been re-fretted. Bridge tone pot was replaced with an era-correct replacement. Jumper wires were added at the connecting points of the pickup leads and the harness. Nut end of the fingerboard has been re-glued to the neck.
Case: Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: Finish checking throughout guitar. Dings in binding. Buckle rash has worn through the finish on the back. Play wear on the back of the neck has worn through the finish on the treble side. Some areas of tear-out in the fingerboard from a previous re-fret.
It’s a Gretsch thing!
More on the Super Chet
Well my 1976 Super Chet will be here in a day or so, I am not worthy of this guitar, I have only started to learn 1 year ago. I have been a lead singer for over 40 years (I am 59y/o) and always loved the look of a hollowbody and how people could play them. Many times in the past I took lessons things just didn't click. So at the age of 58 I said to myself....Self....it's time to put your nose to the grindstone no matter what..My goal is not set high like before. I just want to play and sing around a campfire, just a hand full of old songs for Sing-a-longs. I have touched a guitar everyday 3 times or more, sometimes only for a min or two and sometimes for hours. On line lessons off Youtube and other players for a tip here and there. It's slow BUT it's working. I am up to 4 songs without adding choice words I learned in the Navy.
Now about that guitar that is coming... I could not afford or justify buying a guitar the can run 2k up to 7k? I am a Great entertainer ""Pat, Pat" but the cost of touring is high so the take home pay was lacking to say the least. So I bought a Silver semi-hollow Ibanez to learn on BUT the neck was to small at the nut and I was thudding the Cowboy cords. I have big hands. Then I found out the all guitars are not made the same! I Know! So I found a old 1950 Silvertone hollow body with a wide neck, 1.3/4 in, and things got better. I sold the Ibanez and made a dollar on it and so I started to buy and sell used guitars to make money to fund a nice guitar. As time went by the guitars got better and the more I learned about the brands and models the better the guitars got. It has only taken a little over a year and 135 deals to be able to buy the guitar of my dreams. Yeah, some guitars cost me money to sell but what I have learned is pricless. I love to Hot Rod and Theme out all kinds of guitars.
The Super Chet in route is not the best one on the shelve, no where near Mint and far from Excellent,But it will be mine to have and hold....and Play. The wiring is failing and some parts have been replaced but It's a true 1976 Super Chet. I will do a few things to make it the best it can be...for me.
If anyone wants to stop bye I will be glad to let you play it. I'm in Winterhaven Ca and St. David Az managing RV Parks
email; michael@michaelhargis.com
Link to the Super Chet that I bought; https://reverb.com/item/10644561-gretsc ... -1976-s144
P.S. If any one knows this guitar or the past owner (Name on the case) Please let me know, thanks.
When it arrives I know I have some work to do on her, someone added jumpers to the failing wiring and the pots can't be trusted so I am looking at TV Jones Harness.
I am thinking about mounting everything in the body like the 6120.
I like that set up alot
I have these TV Jones pups I want to mount in it.
I'll size them up when the Super Chet arrives.
Also thinking mud s/w, like Chete's 72' or a full on varitone
Call me crazy
The parts that I am removing..... I'm thinking of a shadow box, I just ordered Chet's album with the Super Chet on the cover
If it was in better shape I wouldn't think of it, but it is failing. The Country Gent has holes in the body for pots so why not make this all it can be?
Hello, I received the Super Chet yesterday and have been running it through it's paces. I am both happy and un-happy with it.
I have always wanted one of these and it just fits my hands so I can play it. But... Here is what I have found that I would like you to address;
Guitar has a musty/BO smell coming from the inside (F holes), I asked 2 times if there was any smell to the guitar and was told No.
Guitar is very, very dirty. Needs to be pro cleaned.
Guitar's electronics in the pick guard have issues;
Top master Vol pot is grounding out/buzzing when touched also cuts out completely when adjusting on the fly.
The other 4 pots crackle and buzz with the bottom one cutting out completely when touched.
So bottom line, I still like the guitar but clearly it is not playable as is, as advertised.
I know that fixing the electronics in the pick guard would not be cost effective so I can modify the guitar by installing a new wiring harness like the G6120 for $145.00 If I do the labor.
And a pro cleaning with Ozone treatment cost $125 locally.
Will you compensate me for the above?
Thank you for your time,
Michael Hargis
I think this is very fare.....
The Pick Guard controls are toast............
Changed out the Bigsby and added a 59' Chet fix'ed modd'ed arm, new roller bridge and new bone nut cut to 1.7/8. Just need to find the right pick guard.