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Tupperware
Posted 2008-01-14 11:03 AM (#60785)
Subject: Definition of BEST


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As my first venture into the "kindler gentler OFC" ...

Heard this on the radio this morning (subject was golf clubs, but same applies to guitars):

"There is no BEST. Only what is best for YOU. The term BEST is a complex web of what you can AFFORD, what you actually NEED, and the emotional factor of what you really WANT."

Dave
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Beal
Posted 2008-01-14 11:13 AM (#60786 - in reply to #60785)
Subject: Re: Definition of BEST



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Best is what sounds best to me, right now.
And like the 10 commandments of Bluesville, they are always subject to change.
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stephent28
Posted 2008-01-14 11:29 AM (#60787 - in reply to #60785)
Subject: Re: Definition of BEST



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and at some point the differences in "best" is minimal and hardly worth the effort to discern.

Which is why my "best" guitar currently consists of a list of 6! :D
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Slipkid
Posted 2008-01-14 11:32 AM (#60788 - in reply to #60785)
Subject: Re: Definition of BEST



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I agree Dave. When broken down to the lowest common denominator, that's what is left.
That being said I would still not begrudge anyone on that quest for the "best". When they find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow or scale that mountaintop to get advise from the old sage in a cave, most likely they'll come away with the words that you posted.
It's not always the destination that is the most rewarding. It's the journey getting there. How much fun would it have been if Gilligan & crew were rescued from the island in the third week?
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BluesSailor
Posted 2008-01-14 11:52 AM (#60789 - in reply to #60785)
Subject: Re: Definition of BEST


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Maybe not as much fun, but definately less wasted brain cells!

Blues
(Another Brad)
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schroeder
Posted 2008-01-14 12:00 PM (#60790 - in reply to #60785)
Subject: Re: Definition of BEST


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When tup starts posting nice kind gentle well-balanced thoughts it kinda seems like the end of the world is nigh. Next thing moody will be posting that we should all consider voting for hillary....
This may have swung too far in the opposite direction.
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stephent28
Posted 2008-01-14 1:15 PM (#60791 - in reply to #60785)
Subject: Re: Definition of BEST



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Schroed
careful with the political overtones!

I would hate to have to report you :p
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Jeff W.
Posted 2008-01-14 9:41 PM (#60792 - in reply to #60785)
Subject: Re: Definition of BEST


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David, that is a very astute observation. I appreciate the time you took to consider and then compose a thoughtful and concise definition for what is otherwise a very elusive subject matter.
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maxdaddy7271
Posted 2008-01-14 10:08 PM (#60793 - in reply to #60785)
Subject: Re: Definition of BEST


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Man, that was the best!
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2008-01-14 10:15 PM (#60794 - in reply to #60785)
Subject: Re: Definition of BEST


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No, yours was the best, maxdaddy. I wish I'd have said that.
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AussieJames
Posted 2008-01-14 10:29 PM (#60795 - in reply to #60785)
Subject: Re: Definition of BEST



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Whats wrong with Hillary?
Nothing political about being the first to climb Mt Everest. :D
He could be certainly defined as one of the "best"
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Omaha
Posted 2008-01-14 10:32 PM (#60796 - in reply to #60785)
Subject: Re: Definition of BEST


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My therapist keeps telling me that there is no "good", "bad", "right", "wrong", "should", "shouldn't", "ought to", "ought not", etc. She counsels me to say (for example) "I really enjoyed that movie" rather than "that is a really good movie".

Psychobabble not withstanding, you can tell if its "best" by noting whether or not it is "mine".
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G8r
Posted 2008-01-14 10:39 PM (#60797 - in reply to #60785)
Subject: Re: Definition of BEST


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Originally posted by Jeff W.:
David, that is a very astute observation. I appreciate the time you took to consider and then compose a thoughtful and concise definition for what is otherwise a very elusive subject matter.
:eek: Somebody hijacked Jeff's account!! :eek:
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guitarwannabee
Posted 2008-01-14 11:06 PM (#60798 - in reply to #60785)
Subject: Re: Definition of BEST


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SlipKId is right if they would of rescued the castaways on the third week we wouldnt of been able to see MaryAnn grow up and all of the cool inventions the Professor made and dont forget the Professor did make a Uke out of some coconut shells ,treebark and some electrical wiring from the boat. :p :p GWB :D :D
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