Author Archives: Rex

How to pass the Rocksmith soundcheck

Jose Ferrer El Primo classical nylon-string guitar

Many people seem to be having trouble passing the Rocksmith soundcheck. I have passed the Rocksmith soundcheck using several guitars. Following is how I do it. Guitars I have used to pass the Rocksmith soundcheck I have managed to pass Rocksmith‘s soundcheck using the following guitars: Yamaha F310P acoustic guitar using a transducer (piezo) pickup blue-tacked behind the saddle on the body of the guitar Ibanez miKro GRGM21M (¾-size electric guitar) Cort Earth-Mini guitar … more »

Rocksmith guitar game — I’m hooked

Rocksmith

After a couple of weeks playing Rocksmith, I have moved up from the rank of Amateur to New Act. I’m hooked on the game and my guitar playing is improving. Many reviewers of Rocksmith write about playing Nirvana‘s song In Bloom. In Bloom is the final song of the third event. I was able to fairly easily reach it, despite having very limited guitar playing experience — let’s face it, I could play a handful … more »

Charlie Moreland camping area photos

Charlie Moreland camping area registration hut

Charlie Moreland camping area is in Imbil State Forest, which is just north of the Conondale National Park. We stopped in and took a few photos. We were passing by Charlie Moreland camping area on the way to Kenilworth via the Kenilworth–Maleny Road. I was surprised at the number of BlackWolf tents being used at the time that we visited the camping area — see photos here. Making a booking You need to make a … more »

Level 11 Ride to Conquer Cancer

Level 11 team leader Ritchie (right) with Simon Clarke

There are many charity rides throughout the year. The most challenging one in my area is the The Ride to Conquer Cancer — riding 200 km over two days. A rider I know successfully completed 2012’s ride. For 2013, he has got a team of people together and they are planning to raise $10,000 for cancer research. I have helped them out by hosting their web site — www.level11ridetoconquercancer.com.au. The web site is currently … more »

Counterfeit D’Addario EJ45 Pro-Arte classical guitar strings

Counterfeit D'Addario EJ45 Pro-Arte classical guitar strings

In April 2012, I purchased three sets of D’Addario EJ45 Pro-Arte nylon, normal tension, classical guitar strings off eBay. Unfortunately, it turns out that they were counterfeit. Despite the low price of the guitar strings on eBay, I never contemplated that someone would bother copying and selling a low value item such as guitar strings. As a result, I thought I was buying authentic D’Addario guitar strings. When I opened up the guitar string … more »

Dicky Beach area tourism photos

Remains of the SS Dicky shipwreck at sunset

We recently stayed at Dicky Beach Holiday Park on the Sunshine Coast. Following are a few photos of the area and local attractions. My review of Dicky Beach Holiday Park is here. SS Dicky shipwreck Dicky Beach was named after the iron steamboat, the SS Dicky, which ran aground in 1893 in heavy seas. The ship was re-floated, but heavy seas pushed the ship back onto the sand where it remains. No lives were lost … more »

Dicky Beach Holiday Park review and photos

Dicky Beach at sunset, with the remains of the SS Dicky shipwreck in the background

We recently camped at Dicky Beach Holiday Park on the Sunshine Coast. The holiday park had a full size tennis court, children’s playground, modern amenities blocks and well set up camp kitchens. The park was adjacent shops and Dicky Beach. I booked a camp site only three days before arriving, and in the last week of school holidays. Dicky Beach Holiday Park was the only park with a camp site vacancy that I … more »