Epinions Recent Reviews for larry3

Gibson L-00 (Blues King) Reissue

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 13:50:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 - The Gibson L-00 reissue is an attempt to recreate the look, feel, and tone of the original. I've owned the reissue and I now own a real 1934 L-00. So I have a frame of reference to compare the two. First the differences... 1. The reissue's neck...

Paradise in the Sky - Ladera Resort

Mon, 19 May 2003 17:40:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 - If you've ever seen the twin Pitons (mountains) of St. Lucia featured in many Caribbean advertisements, chances are the picture you're looking at was taken from one of the rooms at Ladera.

The Ladera Resort is perched 800+ feet above the sea...

Ever had a Stingray Hicky ?

Mon, 19 May 2003 14:34:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 - I've been to Grand Cayman dozens of times, but no trip is ever complete without a visit to Stingray City.

Stingray City is a small area of shallow sandbars just inside the barrier reef on the northern side the crescent made by the island of...

Tone to Die For...

Wed, 20 Sep 2000 11:02:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 - Chuck Berrry, John Lee Hooker, Eric Clapton, and the list goes on. If you're looking for vintage blues or rock tone, look no further...

Let me start off by saying, my ES-335 is actually one of the 59 Dot Reissues. The differences if any are...

Want A Bluesy Growl? Look No Further...

Wed, 20 Sep 2000 10:21:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 - The LP Jr. is a sleeper... By that I mean, the original design in 1957 was meant to be a "student model" guitar. But it quickly became much more than just an entry level guitar in the eyes and ears of musicians.

The LP Jr. was...

It's a Key West State Of Mind...

Wed, 20 Sep 2000 00:39:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 -
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions

Review Topic: Sights & AttractionsReview Topic: Sights & AttractionsKey West is more than just a weekend party destination. It's a state of mind that you'll never...

This Isn't Alaska...???

Tue, 19 Sep 2000 20:37:49 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 -
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions

The Alaskan Cruiseline advertisements and nature shows were largely my frame of reference as to what I thought Alaska would be like before actually going there. Fairbanks didn't live up to...

Deep Ellum, Steeped in Blues History...

Tue, 19 Sep 2000 19:13:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 -
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions

I spent the summer of 1998 in Dallas and much of that time was spent in Deep Ellum. The following is an account of the history I learned about the place while I was there.

In the...

An Eerie Stance in Lee Harvey Oswald's Shoes...

Tue, 19 Sep 2000 17:18:29 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 -
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions

JFK was shot the same year that I was born. So I don't have the memories of this event that many of a prior generation share. But during my yearlong stay in Dallas I made it a point of...

An AWSOME guitar that's not for everybody...

Tue, 19 Sep 2000 15:19:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 - Along with every other guitar slinger out there, I've tried comping Stevie's style for a long time. I'll never be SRV, but this guitar has definitely gotten me closer to his tone and style of playing.

The first thing you notice when you pick...

A "Tone Monster" !!!

Tue, 19 Sep 2000 14:29:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 - Guild "Defined" what 12 strings should be back in the 60's when the rest of the Guitar world was still trying to figure it out. And even when 12 strings dipped in popularity over the ages, Guild continued to keep them in their lineup.

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The Food, Oh My God, The Food...

Tue, 19 Sep 2000 12:05:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 -
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions

If there was a "Gastronomic Heaven" on earth, it would be called Brussels... But if you're looking for cheesy tourist traps, don't bother to get off the train. Brussels doesn't...

5 Square Miles Surrounded By REALITY...

Mon, 18 Sep 2000 15:07:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 -
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions

Boulder is one of the most beautiful places I've ever lived. It's also probably the most eclectic...

I originally moved to Boulder after taking a job in Thornton, which is about...

Top 10 Daytrips Outside The Beltway...

Mon, 18 Sep 2000 13:19:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 -
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions

Live in DC? Think you've seen Everything? Here's a list of fun day trips outside the beltway to visit after you're DC'ed out.

1. Great Falls. Located Northwest of the beltway,...

Don't Miss Crystal City's 23rd St.

Mon, 18 Sep 2000 11:11:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 -
Review Topic: Restaurants

Review Topic: RestaurantsOn the surface, it looks like a barren concrete jungle. But look a little closer and you'll find a treasure trove of restaurants.

Crystal City is another one...

A Great Place for Great Food.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000 16:47:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 -
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions

Downtown Bethesda is a great place to walk around and have dinner or lunch.

The center of downtown Bethesda would probably be where Old Georgetown road crossed Wisconsin Ave...

The WORST Airline in the Caribbean !!!

Thu, 14 Sep 2000 16:09:02 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 - Air Jamaica is an example of "Everything" that is wrong with air travel today...

I've flown to the Caribbean at least once a year for the last 11 years. So I've had experience with "normal" problems associated with air...

A BLUES Tour of Mississippi

Wed, 15 Mar 2000 11:53:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 - I spent the better part of the summer of 98 lookin for ghosts of bluesmen long since gone. Never really certain if I was trying to find them, or just find my own crossroads. The following is an account of that journey. Hop in the passenger seat of my...

"A Pile of Rocks..."

Fri, 3 Mar 2000 14:13:51 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 - When I first arrived in London for my year long work assignment. One of the first things I wanted to see outside of London was Stonehenge. I'd grown up seeing it on television programs like "In Search Of" and many others. So you can imagine my...

Not The Best of Ireland

Fri, 3 Mar 2000 13:36:00 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 - If you only have a day or two to see Ireland, Dublin is a touristy little spot worth swinging by. The Guinness Brewery, St. Patrick's Cathedral and the "Book of Kells" at Trinity College are all worth a look.

But if you want the real...

Ooo La La !!!

Fri, 3 Mar 2000 12:18:26 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 - Ok, lets face it. The red light district isn't the cultural center of Amsterdam. First see the Ann Frank house, the Van Goh museum, a local windmill surrounded by tulips, and ride a canal boat. But when you're done with all of those, don't miss the red...

COOL Things Not In Your Tourist Guide

Fri, 25 Feb 2000 17:12:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 - These tips come from living in London for a year from 96-97. Once you've had your fill the tourist traps, here are some insider tips for things that aren't in your tourist guide...

Shopping:

CAMDEN TOWN!!! It's the spot where all...

Biyadoo & Villavaru

Fri, 25 Feb 2000 15:12:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 - Truly a chance to become Robinson Crusoe... Let me preface this by saying I've been all over the Caribbean, I've been to every coastal city in the US, and I've visited most of the coastal area's of the Europe and the UK. But I've never had the...

Don't Miss The COOL Stuff!!!

Thu, 24 Feb 2000 09:55:25 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 - Take a look at the duty free shop in the airport when you land at Grand Cayman. George town is just a larger version comprised mostly of restaurants, t-shirt shops, places to buy gallons of expensive perfume, and shops that carry every Rolex ever made...

Remember your address book!!!

Wed, 23 Feb 2000 17:28:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author larry3 - I've been to Grand Cayman several times with different friends in tow. And 'Hell' is a cute little spot that I usually visit via motor scooter in conjunction with a stop at the turtle farm. (Which is a must see!).

But this review is about...