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Little Red Rooster Records Studio Progress Report

Hi All!!
We are tearing up January of 2013 with energy and new ideas. Our Pro Tools system passed on in December and in exploring the possibilities of repairing it, have come to the conclusion that there are a number of new ways to do things, that are available to us. In this series of podcasts we will be talking about our thoughts and ideas we are having, in discovering the new reallity of recording in the modern world.
Gene

1966 Vox Phantom Bass & Vox Caster Special

Here are some interesting instriments with a great history. The Phantom seemed to have been around the Vox Room since it was new. Being sold and coming back to the store over the years. I aquired it directly from Dick Rossi (Owner of the Vox Room) in 1986. $1200.00. The second guitar is one I had built. It was started by my wonderful freind, Gary Cooper and finished by Jeff Pierson. I call it a Vox-Caster-Special because it has P 100 pickups like a Les Paul Special, Styling and parts from a Tele, and Shaped like a Vox Teardrop. It has a Bixby Vibrato and a Shaller Roller Bridge. $800.00.

1969 Fender Vibrolux Reverb Amp with Celestions

Here is a Fine example of a early CBS Vibrolux Reverb that has a Larry Roberts Blackface plate, and correct vintage grill cloth. It has Celestin 10' Speakers and a great playing amp. $2500.00 gene@genethorpeband.com or call 916-532-3091. Gene

60's Vox Ac50's

Here Are a couple of Vox AC50 Heads and Cabinets for sale The head on the amp shown below was purchased in 1965 and was stored in a closet for 38 years untill I purchased it. The Cabinet that goes with it is the Super Beatle Cabinet that was in the entry way to the Vox Room Guitar Center from 1969 to 1984 when they closed. This set is priced at $3,000.00. The second one was used extensivly by myself from 1969 to present. It has a Trolly with a single 15' Speaker and is a great sounding set up for guitar. It is priced at $1,500.00 Feel free to call me at 916-532-3091 Gene

57 Fender American Vintage Strat Warmoth Birds Eye

57 Fender American Vintage Strat Warmoth Birds Eye Maple Neck - $1200 (Lincoln Ca)

SOLD!
Beautiful American Fender Vintage Stratocaster 57 re issue with a Birds Eye Maple, Warmoth Neck. One of the most popular instruments in history, the Fender Stratocaster guitar is certainly the most imitated electric guitar ever. 1957 the peak of the maple-neck Strat era was a benchmark year for the instrument, which had evolved from early incarnations into an archetype.

I purchased the guitar with a different neck in 2001, I don't think it was very old at the time. The neck I purchased in 2004 ordered by Encore Music in Auburn. It is a Fender Licensed, Warmoth "Boat Neck " style and had it installed by Sonfather guitars in Rocklin. The pick guard was changed to the anodized aluminum before I purchased it. I then replaced the white pickup covers and knobs with cream ones. The guitar is really striking, clean, and without dings or neck wear, it looks new. Call if you have questions!

Gene 916-532-3091

Blonde 1963 Fender amp $2,500.00

Here is a fine 1963 Fender Bandmaster amp in Great operating condition. The Blonde Fender amplifiers were produced between 1960 and 1963. These amps included all of the piggyback Fender amps (the Tremolux, Bassman, Showman, and Bandmaster) and a few of the combo amps, including the Twin amp. Two different colors of grillcloths were featured on the blondes, oxblood and wheat. There are several experimental Fender Tweed amps in blonde.

The first time the blonde tolex was used on a production amp was on the Showman. The following quote is featured in "The Soul Of Tone" by Tom Wheeler.

"We didn't really have a wrapping for the amplifier head, but I needed to use it that night and the only thing he (Leo Fender) had was that cream [tolex], and Leo says, "Oh my God, don't let anybody see it because they are going to want it 'cause you're playing on it, but it's gonna stain with coffee and cigarette butts." -Dick Dale
Contact Gene Thorpe gene@genethorpeband.com for more information

We are selling some equipment to finance studio!

Mesa Boogie V Twin Pedal $350.00
Pro Co 100' 16 4 Snake $200.00
Pro Tools Digi Design 001 $150.00

Big Changes at Little Red Rooster Studios!

We will soon be changing to an upgrade in our recording system as our old system has been failing us. Over the last few decades recording has been accessible to anyone who has a musical idea and wants to express it. The unit we like so far is the Digi 003 Rack as we have become used to the 001 I think it will be a sufficient upgrade but still be a tried and proven roadworthy product that there are many experienced users that share info and troubleshooting tips. We will be looking forward to releasing a new tune from this platform. Stay tuned for the next Rooster Studio's update!

The Business of Music

I don't know anything about music. In my line you don't have to.
ELVIS PRESLEY

George Carlin, reflecting on life!!

Isn't it amazing that George Carlin - comedian of the 70's and 80's - could write something so very eloquent...and so very appropriate.

A Message by George Carlin:

The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways ,but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.

We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.

We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete...

Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.

Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.

Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.

Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.

Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.

Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

If you don't share this with anyone....Who cares?

George Carlin

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