One five Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 7 hours ago, davemclaren said: I use a Boss Katana amp now. I still have a Marshall DSL40C but It’s too heavy to cart around at my age. 🙁 That’s what I use a DSL 401 limited addition great sounding am👍,I also have a Marshall TSL 100 combo it’s a heavy sod-but the lead channel is f****d . yeah Ive read about the katana it gets along with Marshall code and the line 6 spider it gets great reviews,keep rockin Dave 🤟 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted July 10, 2021 Author Share Posted July 10, 2021 (edited) I'd love a tube amp, never had one. I've got a Blackstar ID core 40. Stereo sound n all that jazz. Edited July 10, 2021 by Greedy Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 On 10/07/2021 at 19:06, Greedy Jambo said: I'd love a tube amp, never had one. I've got a Blackstar ID core 40. Stereo sound n all that jazz. If you fancy a tube amp this is a great little sounding amp for the house but obviously needs a small cab but has a headphones socket to keep the wife happy tho , true valve sound brilliant for rock, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 2 hours ago, One five said: If you fancy a tube amp this is a great little sounding amp for the house but obviously needs a small cab but has a headphones socket to keep the wife happy tho, true valve sound brilliant for rock, Cheers, I'll check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 When I decided to get a guitar again, I just bought something cheap, with a very cheap, tinny sounding 5w practice amp. My thinking was, let's see if I can get back into playing before buying anything half decent. Bought a decent amp today second hand, a Line 6 spider 40w. Loved the look of it, with the different effects built in and 4 foot pedals and a wah wah pedal that come with it. Now I'm rocking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 28 minutes ago, superjack said: When I decided to get a guitar again, I just bought something cheap, with a very cheap, tinny sounding 5w practice amp. My thinking was, let's see if I can get back into playing before buying anything half decent. Bought a decent amp today second hand, a Line 6 spider 40w. Loved the look of it, with the different effects built in and 4 foot pedals and a wah wah pedal that come with it. Now I'm rocking! Great amps mate , they also do the Bogner spider valve that is an actual valve amp with all the great digital effect that line 6 are famous for, brilliant sounding amps from crystal clean to insane overdrive great choice 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 I've had guitars from 90 quid to 2 grand. Is it worth paying extra? Aye, if you have the money Do you need all the bells and whistles? no. I had a really lovely Gibson Les Paul Standard, but the guitar i miss the most is the bog standard 1 pickup 2 knobs Gibson Les Paul Junior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Yeah I play an American Fender strat and Gibson les Paul studio but tbh I played a westone thunder years ago that was an absolute dream to play, there are brilliant guitars out there that don’t carry a big name on the headstock . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 Yeah, true. I've got a Finlayson acoustic that sounded better than the big names i picked up at the time. He was the luthier for guitar guitar. It cost about £360 at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Some cheaper guitar brands that where made in the 70’80 where as good if not better than some new guitars that the big ones are producing today , I had an old columbus I think it was called les Paul style it was my first ever guitar I so wish I still had it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 I dunno, are you sure it's not just a nostalgia thing. I know they used different wood back then, but was it really "better" wood? This convo could go on for years, ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) Maybe it is tbh I’m just going on what I remember, I was in guitar guitar just before the first lockdown and tried a Gibson SG I honestly thought it was shit to play compared to a Yamaha SG my mate has. Maybe it’s just me though Edited July 23, 2021 by One five Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 20 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: I dunno, are you sure it's not just a nostalgia thing. I know they used different wood back then, but was it really "better" wood? This convo could go on for years, ha. Convo. Get a grip, Spaceman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 9 minutes ago, Morgan said: Convo. Get a grip, Spaceman. You ok? No need to be following be about, especially to here, you don't even play the guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Hey Morgan, how are you my friend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 40 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: I dunno, are you sure it's not just a nostalgia thing. I know they used different wood back then, but was it really "better" wood? This convo could go on for years, ha. This is my set up , still can’t sound like Slash 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, One five said: This is my set up , still can’t sound like Slash 😂 Nice, is that a studio? I had an artic white one (2nd hand) with gold hardware, ebony fret board (before it was banned) It played like shit though, decided to just get rid. A pro set up would have probably done the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 A good source of decent cheaper guitars is if you can find Fender Squiers of a certain vintage that were made in Korea. They play really well and even the pickups are good. It’s rumoured the factory got a bit of a slap on the wrist from Fender for making them too well. I’ve got one of the Telecasters but I’ve modded it with a Gibson humbucker in the neck position. You can get some great sounds out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 15 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: Nice, is that a studio? I had an artic white one (2nd hand) with gold hardware, ebony fret board (before it was banned) It played like shit though, decided to just get rid. A pro set up would have probably done the trick. Yeah it’s an anniversary studio, it plays really well I swapped it with a Fender I had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 Yeah, also heard that the older japanese copies of gibsons were really good as well. Can't remember the names, been away from the guitar obsession for a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 16 minutes ago, Tazio said: A good source of decent cheaper guitars is if you can find Fender Squiers of a certain vintage that were made in Korea. They play really well and even the pickups are good. It’s rumoured the factory got a bit of a slap on the wrist from Fender for making them too well. I’ve got one of the Telecasters but I’ve modded it with a Gibson humbucker in the neck position. You can get some great sounds out of it. Yeah I read once some guitars that where made in Japan and Korea in the 80’s where very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 Was going to post photos of the guitars i've had but most of them are on old media. The one i was going to post, i just get a JKB error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 13 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: Yeah, also heard that the older japanese copies of gibsons were really good as well. Can't remember the names, been away from the guitar obsession for a few years. Obsession! Yeah I think we all have had it😂I remember going to different guitar shops whenever possible and also sitting for hours looking on eBay for effect pedals and amps ! oh I bought some shit lol, I wish I had put more time into playing the damn thing 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 minute ago, One five said: Obsession! Yeah I think we all have had it😂I remember going to different guitar shops whenever possible and also sitting for hours looking on eBay for effect pedals and amps ! oh I bought some shit lol, I wish I had put more time into playing the damn thing 🤷♂️ I think i know more about guitars than i know about playing them! The obsession is real, some guy came round and paid a grand for one of mine without even playing it. I had the amp all set up for him, but he wasn't even arsed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: I think i know more about guitars than i know about playing them! The obsession is real, some guy came round and paid a grand for one of mine without even playing it. I had the amp all set up for him, but he wasn't even arsed. Ha I think we’re all the same mate but hey it’s good when you hit that power chord when the amps cranked up.., delicious 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 minute ago, One five said: Ha I think we’re all the same mate but hey it’s good when you hit that power chord when the amps cranked up.., delicious 👍 Aye. Just need folk to jam with i think. Otherwise you just play the same shit over and over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 When I was still playing in the 90s, I had a hohner arbor? I think that was the model. Anyway, it was a dream to play, the action couldn't have got any lower, no fret buzz at all. Sounded amazing, especially when thinking out the power chords playing metallica. Now I've got a nice amp, I'll be on the look out for a semi decent guitar. Not bothered who made it or what name is on it though, and I wont be paying too much either. Will buy second hand, just need to keep an eye out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: Aye. Just need folk to jam with i think. Otherwise you just play the same shit over and over again. Very true get yourself involved in a band again, it’s amazing how different it is to playing along with a backing track so much more energy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 My first guitar was a hohner lol it was the cheapest thing going though, absolute dug shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 Just text my mate the now. He'll be sleeping, but **** it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: Just text my mate the now. He'll be sleeping, but **** it. Ha you’ll get the bug back again 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Recently swapped a Martin acoustic I had for a mate’s Adabas ( Ovation ) guitar. The Adabas looks and plays great though keeping it from sliding off your lap needs a bit of practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Just bought a capo for the first time, been playing some Irish Jigs in DADGAD with the capo on 2nd fret, lovely tuning that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 17 hours ago, One five said: Hey Morgan, how are you my friend? I’m just fine, 1 5. 👍 I popped on here last night for a wee blether with my soul mate, but found him to be a wee bitty edgy. How’s you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 20 hours ago, Greedy Jambo said: I've had guitars from 90 quid to 2 grand. Is it worth paying extra? Aye, if you have the money Do you need all the bells and whistles? no. I had a really lovely Gibson Les Paul Standard, but the guitar i miss the most is the bog standard 1 pickup 2 knobs Gibson Les Paul Junior. I bought a Squier and I don't even plug it in. Tunes are on while I work and if a song I want to play comes on I just pick up the guitar, knock out the tune then get back to work It's a great little excuse for a break from the screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Morgan said: I’m just fine, 1 5. 👍 I popped on here last night for a wee blether with my soul mate, but found him to be a wee bitty edgy. How’s you? I’m feeling great tonight my good friend, we had a game of golf on a sunny afternoon at deer park in Livingston, my mate and I humped the other two ex players from our old football team ,Hearts win tomorrow will be the perfect weekend🕺 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 Ended up down at my mates until 5am messing about on guitars. Gid fun, bit worse for wear like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dan Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Can’t play a guitar except in my inner self! Currently watching Sky Arts where Chuck Berry is the focus plus all the Greats that gained their inspiration from, Jimmy Hendrix, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton and well you name it He was the Man who laid the path to the absolutely fantastic guitar music we have pulsing through our veins today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 9 minutes ago, Boy Daniel said: Can’t play a guitar except in my inner self! Currently watching Sky Arts where Chuck Berry is the focus plus all the Greats that gained their inspiration from, Jimmy Hendrix, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton and well you name it He was the Man who laid the path to the absolutely fantastic guitar music we have pulsing through our veins today. Nah, Charlie Patton then the likes of Robert Johnson were the first real inspirations. They laid the path for Rock n Rollers like Chuck Berry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 (edited) I watched an interview with John Fogerty the other day, he was talking about when he went to visit Robert Johnson's grave. You have to visit the towns post office to get directions to it from some old boy, it's beside a tree somewhere. Apparently he didn't own any of his songs. Edited July 24, 2021 by Greedy Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 42 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: Ended up down at my mates until 5am messing about on guitars. Gid fun, bit worse for wear like. 👍can’t beat it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dan Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 13 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Nah, Charlie Patton then the likes of Robert Johnson were the first real inspirations. They laid the path for Rock n Rollers like Chuck Berry. I suppose it’s a time line going way back, inspiration is in the DNA of great musicians. It’s a learned gift that some people express physically through emotion and ability and others like myself can only appreciate in awe of the greats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 10 minutes ago, Boy Daniel said: I suppose it’s a time line going way back, inspiration is in the DNA of great musicians. It’s a learned gift that some people express physically through emotion and ability and others like myself can only appreciate in awe of the greats. It's never to late to play a few chords mate. Get yourself an acoustic and a few lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 1 hour ago, One five said: I’m feeling great tonight my good friend, we had a game of golf on a sunny afternoon at deer park in Livingston, my mate and I humped the other two ex players from our old football team ,Hearts win tomorrow will be the perfect weekend🕺 Great stuff, sir. 👍 Hearts will win 1 or 2 zero tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Dan Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 8 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: It's never to late to play a few chords mate. Get yourself an acoustic and a few lessons. I had a guitar years ago but never progressed it unlike my boys, one of which can play guitar, banjo, ukulele and drums not to mention sing all of which totally surprised me. I can/could play the coronette which I learned at school (many years ago) and played in a few brass bands over the years. Guitar however has me beat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 57 minutes ago, Cruyff said: Nah, Charlie Patton then the likes of Robert Johnson were the first real inspirations. They laid the path for Rock n Rollers like Chuck Berry. Absolutely, but you missed the link. From acoustic blues players like Patton and Johnson the music moved onto dance oriented swing/blues almost like big band jazz. Then, with the electric guitar, came the likes of T Bone Walker and Elmore James, paving the way for more "commercial", story telling, songwriters, (and brilliant guitar players) like Chuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, whodanny said: Absolutely, but you missed the link. From acoustic blues players like Patton and Johnson the music moved onto dance oriented swing/blues almost like big band jazz. Then, with the electric guitar, came the likes of T Bone Walker and Elmore James, paving the way for more "commercial", story telling, songwriters, (and brilliant guitar players) like Chuck. Spot on. Was about to put that tbh. But aye, in my mind you can path it out like a family tree. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 13 minutes ago, Boy Daniel said: I had a guitar years ago but never progressed it unlike my boys, one of which can play guitar, banjo, ukulele and drums not to mention sing all of which totally surprised me. I can/could play the coronette which I learned at school (many years ago) and played in a few brass bands over the years. Guitar however has me beat! My grandad was regarded as one of the finest cornet soloists on the radio in the 50's and 60's, apparently. I never heard him play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodanny Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Just now, Cruyff said: Spot on. Was about to put that tbh. But aye, in my mind you can path it out like a family tree. 👍 One really interesting, and enjoyable thing I do sometimes, is to make a link, (by playing the music) from Johnson, or maybe Memphis Minnie and Kansas Joe, Blind Willie or whoever and see where it leads me. The obvious things are The Stones, or Cream, or Hendrix but then you can get to Van Halen, White Stripes, Black Crowes. Even players like Johnny Marr, you can find direct links in their playing. Johnny loved Rory Gallagher, so did Brian May. It's not immediately obvious in their playing, but it's there. Jeez, had a few drams tonight, but this is the kind of thing I could talk all night about, and bore people, in the pub, for Scotland. It's endlessly fascinating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 25 minutes ago, whodanny said: Absolutely, but you missed the link. From acoustic blues players like Patton and Johnson the music moved onto dance oriented swing/blues almost like big band jazz. Then, with the electric guitar, came the likes of T Bone Walker and Elmore James, paving the way for more "commercial", story telling, songwriters, (and brilliant guitar players) like Chuck. The white players from the early days often get written out of the story as well. A lot of rock and roll came from bluegrass and hillbilly music that came directly from Scottish and Irish music. Yes there’s blues but guys like Scotty Moore and Carl Perkins were country boys and played a very different style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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