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On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:59:22 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
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On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:49:11 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
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On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:41:37 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
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Was it obscure to you?

Bored again huh?

No. Occupied on multiple levels at the moment. You understood where I
was
going with my comment about Raytheon.

Yes.

And admit it - you are bored. :)

Speaking of bass guitars...

I'm thinking about getting one of these.

http://www.michaelkellyguitars.com/dragonfly.html

What do you think?

I thought you didn't like bass? Or, was that a thing du jour? :)

Not what I asked - what do you think?

I'm just thinking of getting something a little easier to play.

I messed around with one of these yesterday and had a lot of fun with
it.

http://www.steelguitar.com/webpix/stdpix/d10ebapr.htm

Don't know that I want to learn a whole new technique though.


Kelly has a good reputation, and for acoustic instruments, Fishman
electronics are highly regarded. But, there's one thing to consider with
acoustic basses, and it's true regardless of the brand: When you're playing
alone, it'll sound plenty loud to you, even without an amp. It's an
illusion. It won't hold its own against other instruments, except maybe a
flute. Bass needs more power to go anywhere significant.

This won't be a problem for practicing alone, but if you ever expect to play
with other people, you'll need an amplifier. I see a lot of these in use,
especially with acoustic or upright bassists:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gallien-...84-i1145823.gc

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On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 03:20:10 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:59:22 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:49:11 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:41:37 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

Was it obscure to you?

Bored again huh?

No. Occupied on multiple levels at the moment. You understood where I
was
going with my comment about Raytheon.

Yes.

And admit it - you are bored. :)

Speaking of bass guitars...

I'm thinking about getting one of these.

http://www.michaelkellyguitars.com/dragonfly.html

What do you think?

I thought you didn't like bass? Or, was that a thing du jour? :)

Not what I asked - what do you think?

I'm just thinking of getting something a little easier to play.

I messed around with one of these yesterday and had a lot of fun with
it.

http://www.steelguitar.com/webpix/stdpix/d10ebapr.htm

Don't know that I want to learn a whole new technique though.

Kelly has a good reputation, and for acoustic instruments, Fishman
electronics are highly regarded. But, there's one thing to consider with
acoustic basses, and it's true regardless of the brand: When you're playing
alone, it'll sound plenty loud to you, even without an amp. It's an
illusion. It won't hold its own against other instruments, except maybe a
flute. Bass needs more power to go anywhere significant.

I don't expect to play with others - this is just for my own amusement
and trying to keep the fingers nimble enough - I've been having some
problems with dexterity and need to exercise them more.

And I hate the exercises the therapist recommends.

Good Service from Raymarine
 

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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I messed around with one of these yesterday and had a lot of fun with
it.

http://www.steelguitar.com/webpix/stdpix/d10ebapr.htm

Don't know that I want to learn a whole new technique though.

Kelly has a good reputation, and for acoustic instruments, Fishman
electronics are highly regarded. But, there's one thing to consider with
acoustic basses, and it's true regardless of the brand: When you're
playing
alone, it'll sound plenty loud to you, even without an amp. It's an
illusion. It won't hold its own against other instruments, except maybe a
flute. Bass needs more power to go anywhere significant.

I don't expect to play with others - this is just for my own amusement
and trying to keep the fingers nimble enough - I've been having some
problems with dexterity and need to exercise them more.

And I hate the exercises the therapist recommends.


Bass would certainly do it. But (there's always a "but"), do you envision
sitting or standing while you play?

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On Dec 2, 10:20 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in messagenews:mjs6l3puravavpl8o6h712n2vddrjqjisl@4ax .com...





On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:59:22 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
. ..
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:49:11 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
m...
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:41:37 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

Was it obscure to you?

Bored again huh?

No. Occupied on multiple levels at the moment. You understood where I
was
going with my comment about Raytheon.

Yes.

And admit it - you are bored. :)

Speaking of bass guitars...

I'm thinking about getting one of these.

http://www.michaelkellyguitars.com/dragonfly.html

What do you think?

I thought you didn't like bass? Or, was that a thing du jour? :)

Not what I asked - what do you think?

I'm just thinking of getting something a little easier to play.

I messed around with one of these yesterday and had a lot of fun with
it.

http://www.steelguitar.com/webpix/stdpix/d10ebapr.htm

Don't know that I want to learn a whole new technique though.

Kelly has a good reputation, and for acoustic instruments, Fishman
electronics are highly regarded. But, there's one thing to consider with
acoustic basses, and it's true regardless of the brand: When you're playing
alone, it'll sound plenty loud to you, even without an amp. It's an
illusion. It won't hold its own against other instruments, except maybe a
flute. Bass needs more power to go anywhere significant.

This won't be a problem for practicing alone, but if you ever expect to play
with other people, you'll need an amplifier. I see a lot of these in use,
especially with acoustic or upright bassists:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gallien-...mbo-103055...- Hide quoted text -

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I got a nice Dean Markely pickup for acoustic, just stick it to the
body and plug in the other end.

Good Service from Raymarine
 

On Sun, 02 Dec 2007 18:55:49 -0500, HK wrote:
Sorry to interrupt the usual drivel in here, but
I did want to report good customer service from Raymarine.

I have a Ray fishfinder/depthfinder on son of Yo Ho. I didn't think the
display was bright enough, so last September I called and asked what to
do. I was told to simply return the unit after the boating season and
Ray's service department would look it over.

Sent the unit back last week, got a phone call Wednesday, told there was
nothing out of the ordinary, but the company was sending a brand new
unit just to make sure.

It arrived yesterday.

Cool.

Oh...side benefit...everyone I spoke with at Ray spoke English properly,
with a solid Yankee accent!
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That's good to know but I can tell you from personal experience that
if you had bought a Furuno, the display would have been bright enough
right out of the box. I have to turn ours way down at night to keep
from being blinded by it. It is highly visible in direct sunlight on
the flybridge and that was a deciding factor in buying it.

If you take a look around at what commercial fisherman are using, well
over 90% are Furuno.

Good Service from Raymarine
 

On Dec 2, 10:23 pm, Short Wave Sportfishing
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On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 03:20:10 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"





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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 02:59:22 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:49:11 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
om...
On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:41:37 GMT, "JoeSpareBedroom"
wrote:

Was it obscure to you?

Bored again huh?

No. Occupied on multiple levels at the moment. You understood where I
was
going with my comment about Raytheon.

Yes.

And admit it - you are bored. :)

Speaking of bass guitars...

I'm thinking about getting one of these.

http://www.michaelkellyguitars.com/dragonfly.html

What do you think?

I thought you didn't like bass? Or, was that a thing du jour? :)

Not what I asked - what do you think?

I'm just thinking of getting something a little easier to play.

I messed around with one of these yesterday and had a lot of fun with
it.

http://www.steelguitar.com/webpix/stdpix/d10ebapr.htm

Don't know that I want to learn a whole new technique though.

Kelly has a good reputation, and for acoustic instruments, Fishman
electronics are highly regarded. But, there's one thing to consider with
acoustic basses, and it's true regardless of the brand: When you're playing
alone, it'll sound plenty loud to you, even without an amp. It's an
illusion. It won't hold its own against other instruments, except maybe a
flute. Bass needs more power to go anywhere significant.

I don't expect to play with others - this is just for my own amusement
and trying to keep the fingers nimble enough - I've been having some
problems with dexterity and need to exercise them more.

And I hate the exercises the therapist recommends.- Hide quoted text -

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How about keyboards?

Me, I just go play with sharks;)

Good Service from Raymarine
 

On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 03:04:54 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

Um...no - Raytheon does not have any interest in Raymarine.

The Recreational Products Division was sold to management in a
levereged buy out with backing from British private equity firm
administered by KPMG.

It has no affiliation to Raytheon.

Which is really too bad because Raytheon made some first rate
equipment.

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"HK" wrote in message


Raytheon (USA) and Raymarine (UK) are two separate companies. (Raytheon
sold it's commercial side of the business back in 2000 or 2001).

Eisboch

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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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You do know that Raymarine has not been a business division of
Raytheon since 2001 right?

I shuda read more of this thread.

The Navigator's electronics were ordered in 2000 and the radar, GPS,
depth/fish finder, autopilot, etc. are all marked "Raytheon".

If they had been purchased a year later they would be marked "RayMarine".

There was some initial quality and service concerns when the commercial side
was sold, but it seems that most are happy with the equipment.

Eisboch

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"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
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"HK" wrote in message
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Sorry to interrupt the usual drivel in here, but
I did want to report good customer service from Raymarine.

I have a Ray fishfinder/depthfinder on son of Yo Ho. I didn't think the
display was bright enough, so last September I called and asked what to
do. I was told to simply return the unit after the boating season and
Ray's service department would look it over.

Sent the unit back last week, got a phone call Wednesday, told there was
nothing out of the ordinary, but the company was sending a brand new unit
just to make sure.

It arrived yesterday.

Cool.

Oh...side benefit...everyone I spoke with at Ray spoke English properly,
with a solid Yankee accent!


I'd tell you what's paying for that great service, but it would turn this
into a political discussion. It's enough to say that it's your tax
dollars, and that you should buy as much RTN stock as you can afford,
along with some HRS.

How much HRS and RTN do you own?