Stu-Pendus
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Forget what this numpty said,just keep on making and playing great guitars.
Stu
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the24thfret
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Wow. That is absolutely ridiculous on so many levels. BP, you shouldn't have to defend yourself against this nonsense.
Even if you only played a cigar box ukulele, you still belong on stage with John for EB events because of your 10yr fruitful working relationship.
Besides, if anyone knows how talented John is, it is you.
bkrumme
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It's all about the love of music and the love of making it. As long as you're having a good time it doesn't matter who the players are. It's a shame some people are so narrow minded that they'd actually insult you for playing on the same stage as JP.
leftyguitarblue
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I saw stupid comments like that on youtube from the NYC Guitar Center session back in 2007. People would post things like "who is that annoying guy with Petrucci, he shouldn't be on the same stage blah blah blah." I would respond; "without that 'annoying' guy, Petrucci wouldn't have that guitar he's playing. That's Sterling Ball, the guy behind John's guitars" And the kids would respond with some vulager nonsense and not care. It's just a matter of non-respect with this internet generation and the keyboard warriors it has created.
mb99zz
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Amen.
Big Poppa
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I wanted to use this guys take on me being on stage with JP as an example to talk about the essesnce of playing music not to solicit compliments But thank you...as a CEO Im not bad...The funny thing is that we all do and play differently. JP always insists tha I play...Here is the funny story to make this a little lighter.
I play a bizarre combination of Rock/Country/Blues and Rockabilly all rolled up in one...I don tuse a pick and I use no effects Clean baby. My biggest infleunce is ALbert Lee. I have played bass for him for over 30 years. Still do from time to time. I got that gig because I can play that stuff well. No mercy. Thats my kitchen...On Bass I can hold cdown that stuff.
SO when JP and I play it is a running joke.....he says "Just dont play that crazy country Sh!t! "because that is not in his kitchen...he struggles with it.... So when we do a clinic I always decide that a offfense is the best defence and I start a groove that is something I can play and is NOT in his kitchen....We laugh....In Boston he got me...."Lets play Sterling!" and sets his drum machine to a complicated rhythm at about a thousand beats a minute and starts blazing....plays a few bars and then say "your turn" I did what all sensitive mucisians did. I turned my guitar off set it on my lap and bowed to JP.
THe next clinic will be a fast two beat through major chords....Ill own him. Even if that if how we start the clinic
Dizz brings up a good point....videos....I play acoustic guitar at home and almost never touch a bass unless it is for evaluation at work....When I do play it is only a few times a year. SO when a guy like Johnny Highland wants to paly at the NAMM show i play. Knowing that every clam will be on You Tube. Oh well...
I play a bizarre combination of Rock/Country/Blues and Rockabilly all rolled up in one...I don tuse a pick and I use no effects Clean baby. My biggest infleunce is ALbert Lee. I have played bass for him for over 30 years. Still do from time to time. I got that gig because I can play that stuff well. No mercy. Thats my kitchen...On Bass I can hold cdown that stuff.
SO when JP and I play it is a running joke.....he says "Just dont play that crazy country Sh!t! "because that is not in his kitchen...he struggles with it.... So when we do a clinic I always decide that a offfense is the best defence and I start a groove that is something I can play and is NOT in his kitchen....We laugh....In Boston he got me...."Lets play Sterling!" and sets his drum machine to a complicated rhythm at about a thousand beats a minute and starts blazing....plays a few bars and then say "your turn" I did what all sensitive mucisians did. I turned my guitar off set it on my lap and bowed to JP.
THe next clinic will be a fast two beat through major chords....Ill own him. Even if that if how we start the clinic
Dizz brings up a good point....videos....I play acoustic guitar at home and almost never touch a bass unless it is for evaluation at work....When I do play it is only a few times a year. SO when a guy like Johnny Highland wants to paly at the NAMM show i play. Knowing that every clam will be on You Tube. Oh well...
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mb99zz
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I recently read how the president of Toyota (grandson of the founder) is so into cars and racing that he actually drove with the Lexus team at the Nurburgring 24-hour race. That's a VERY tough course for those that aren't familiar with the Nurburgring. So, at 53 an executive with a love of cars in his blood took a turn on one of the most demanding tracks in one of the toughest endurance races in the world.
So, what's my point? Mr. Toyoda did what he loved to do and joined several professionals on the track to share in his passion. He got to experience the real business end of his company's efforts. Was he a professional driver? No. Was he the fastest on the team? Probably not. But he was there and he drove. Enough said.
So, what's my point? Mr. Toyoda did what he loved to do and joined several professionals on the track to share in his passion. He got to experience the real business end of his company's efforts. Was he a professional driver? No. Was he the fastest on the team? Probably not. But he was there and he drove. Enough said.
leftyguitarblue
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and now he has a couple million cars in recall with a few hundred thousand just added. Might not be the best example. 
browndog
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Is it love or music that is the universal language. I’m sure you just laughed off this hacks comments. Hell I get nervous when I play for anyone. If I had to share the stage with JP or Luke or SM etc. I would be carted off the stage on a stretcher.
leftyguitarblue
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It's all good Poppa. There is no good or bad music, there is only what moves you or doesn't.
mb99zz
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and now he has a couple million cars in recall with a few hundred thousand just added. Might not be the best example.
True....just trying to show the similarity of CEO's rolling up their sleeves and taking part in the passion of their industry.
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When the spirit and the heart are in the right place there are no clams......they become part of the jumbalyla.
It is really great that we as humans make some mistakes in attemp to push the boundries or in some cases to attempt bounrdies. I am no advanced player. I did have the good fortune of sitting down with some very experienced cats and they had me hit some drums. I am not a drummer, but the guy on guitar started jamming and I threw down what I could. It was a blast.
I need to connect more with guys for jamming, oh and maybe some BBQ (vegetable realm!) I've got a nice smoker. Yeah cars are way cool too. Ok back to cleaning some guitfiddles to get ready to sell, so I can pay for that new white/tort HH AL !
It is really great that we as humans make some mistakes in attemp to push the boundries or in some cases to attempt bounrdies. I am no advanced player. I did have the good fortune of sitting down with some very experienced cats and they had me hit some drums. I am not a drummer, but the guy on guitar started jamming and I threw down what I could. It was a blast.
I need to connect more with guys for jamming, oh and maybe some BBQ (vegetable realm!) I've got a nice smoker. Yeah cars are way cool too. Ok back to cleaning some guitfiddles to get ready to sell, so I can pay for that new white/tort HH AL !
leftyguitarblue
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I know MB, sorry, wasn't try to knock down the point your post.
beej
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Music is so incredibly fun when you can take the ego out of it and just have a great time ... Sterling's post is so on the money.
We hear criticisms of players all the time on the forum ... how much time we've wasted putting our ego into it and getting defensive when we should just be enjoying music for what it is. ("Benji", "feel players" ... etc ...)
These days I get it. I wish I could jump back to high school and make myself realize it back then. Music is a gift.
We hear criticisms of players all the time on the forum ... how much time we've wasted putting our ego into it and getting defensive when we should just be enjoying music for what it is. ("Benji", "feel players" ... etc ...)
These days I get it. I wish I could jump back to high school and make myself realize it back then. Music is a gift.
colinboy
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Musicman guitars have exploded onto the scene on a much bigger level in the past 2years in my opinion with alot of high profile guitarist playing EBMM guitars like Joe Bonnamassa and John mayer to name a few.
This has attracted alot of new members which is goin to attractive some negative people so i wouldnt take it too seriously BP just nod and smile!
This has attracted alot of new members which is goin to attractive some negative people so i wouldnt take it too seriously BP just nod and smile!
People like that really do miss the point. A person of JP's musicianship, likely your own as well, certainly can appreciate what another guitarist can bring to the table playing wise. Regardless of the technical ability. The same person might say that Dave Gilmour or Jimmy Page doesn't belong on the same stage as JP. I doubt JP would feel the same way.
I always enjoy playing with people who are different, in a lot of cases better, than I am. I do try to take something away from them in the end to add to my own repertoire.
Considering it's such a subjective thing its ludicrous to say one musician who says what he wants to musically one way, is any better than one says it another way.
Good post BP!
I always enjoy playing with people who are different, in a lot of cases better, than I am. I do try to take something away from them in the end to add to my own repertoire.
Considering it's such a subjective thing its ludicrous to say one musician who says what he wants to musically one way, is any better than one says it another way.
Good post BP!
Pain-Free Music
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Great Post, BP!!
There was a quote on my art professor's door in college. Now I was a music major and only took one class with him. However, he and I had a positive relationship in which we shared with each other our respective works. I think the quote he had on his door said it all. (And it's an ancient Japanese or Chinese proverb. So I don't remember who to credit to.)
"If you meet a master swordsman on the road, show him your sword.
If you meet a man on the road who is not a poet, do not show him your poem."
The person who wrote that blog about you, BP, wasn't a poet and didn't get your poem. I watched the videos of you and JP at Guitar Center and I saw nothing but two people who had the utmost respect for each other. I saw two masters relating to each other and that was the point, not the music being made. The further beauty is that JP uses the "swords" that you make.
koogie2k
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Playing music is a "feel good" art. I play what I play because it makes me feel good. Am I a GREAT player....hell no. Do I enjoy it...HELL YES! That is all that matters to me. I get compliments and I am the first to point out better players and strive to be at that level.
So, Johnny Keyboard Blog Jr, decides to put up a blog about Pops. Way to go buddy. The funny thing is...mention Sterling Ball in the industry and he is known....mention Johnny Keyboard Blod Jr....and he is not. Jealously maybe? I know Pops doesn't look for those accolades...I just saying.
Pops has done a lot for me....and I mean a LOT! Friends first...I just happen to use products his company puts out that makes me feel good.
Keep on playing Pops. You have a passion for music and are humble. The great ones are. I would love to be on stage with JP...problem is...I would soil myself!!
So, Johnny Keyboard Blog Jr, decides to put up a blog about Pops. Way to go buddy. The funny thing is...mention Sterling Ball in the industry and he is known....mention Johnny Keyboard Blod Jr....and he is not. Jealously maybe? I know Pops doesn't look for those accolades...I just saying.
Pops has done a lot for me....and I mean a LOT! Friends first...I just happen to use products his company puts out that makes me feel good.
Keep on playing Pops. You have a passion for music and are humble. The great ones are. I would love to be on stage with JP...problem is...I would soil myself!!
