Greedy Jambo Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 This is my go to when i pick up an acoustic, to be fair. You're music's shite, it keeps me up all night, up all night. Highly skilled me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 On 16/07/2022 at 20:38, Greedy Jambo said: I've dragged the acoustic guitar out of the loft and put a new set of strings on it. D'Addario Phosphor Bronze 0.12 - 0.53 light gauge. Sounds so much better, highly recommend. I use D’ddario XL 9-42 for my electric, excellent guitar strings👍I’m thinking of changing my strings on the acoustic will give the ones you mentioned a try👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozy dick the dooman Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 are the techs on initial s Rab r by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 I'm in a bit of a quandary. I'm really enjoying my playing now, more than I ever thought I would so I want to treat myself to a really nice guitar. Seen a cracking gretsch, similar to malcolm youngs. But on the other hand, I'd like to keep the cash to try and see an away euro game this season for the first time ever. The other option is to claim the wife's life insurance, all I need is a canoe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 Get the Guitar, You'll have it for years and only have to change the strings at about 6 quid a pop. Robbie Neilson in Europe isn't going to last very long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted August 5, 2022 Share Posted August 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Greedy Jambo said: Get the Guitar, You'll have it for years and only have to change the strings at about 6 quid a pop. Robbie Neilson in Europe isn't going to last very long. The wife is saying the exact same thing, apart from the Robbie nielson part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted August 5, 2022 Author Share Posted August 5, 2022 6 minutes ago, superjack said: The wife is saying the exact same thing, apart from the Robbie nielson part. Is she? I could be wrong then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 10 hours ago, Greedy Jambo said: Is she? I could be wrong then. I know how you feel, when my wife agrees with me I usually start to doubt my original answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 To aid other peoples opinions, here is the exact guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 1 minute ago, superjack said: To aid other peoples opinions, here is the exact guitar. Love those. For the full Malcolm you need to rip out the neck pick up. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Mallin_51 Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Hi guys hope yous don’t see this as spam but as a fellow jambo and guitar/music enthusiast I hope you don’t mind. I’ve recently been working on some new material, the first of any kind that I’ve done for 5 years. I was in a band for a while took a break and now I’ve decided to give it another crack. If you’re into indie/alternative, Joy Division meets Kasabian type vibe then maybe you’ll like it. If you do a like on my Facebook page and a follow on Spotify would be much appreciated ❤️🇱🇻🎸 https://open.spotify.com/artist/4bRQLB3zslJJTjQ20qaicC?si=W_bZL68vT9inAoyNaJQKrQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 59 minutes ago, Tazio said: Love those. For the full Malcolm you need to rip out the neck pick up. 😄 I seen the malcolm young signature guitar, but would need a decent win on the lottery as it was 3.5K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 1 hour ago, AC Mallin_51 said: Hi guys hope yous don’t see this as spam but as a fellow jambo and guitar/music enthusiast I hope you don’t mind. I’ve recently been working on some new material, the first of any kind that I’ve done for 5 years. I was in a band for a while took a break and now I’ve decided to give it another crack. If you’re into indie/alternative, Joy Division meets Kasabian type vibe then maybe you’ll like it. If you do a like on my Facebook page and a follow on Spotify would be much appreciated ❤️🇱🇻🎸 https://open.spotify.com/artist/4bRQLB3zslJJTjQ20qaicC?si=W_bZL68vT9inAoyNaJQKrQ I've listened to Breezy and i like it. I don't pay for Spotify so it's not letting me listen to Where Did Time Go?! on my phone just now. I'll check it out later when I'm on my tablet. The Joy Division/Kasabian description is spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 1 hour ago, superjack said: To aid other peoples opinions, here is the exact guitar. That is a beautiful looking guitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Mallin_51 Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 7 minutes ago, Dick Dastardly said: I've listened to Breezy and i like it. I don't pay for Spotify so it's not letting me listen to Where Did Time Go?! on my phone just now. I'll check it out later when I'm on my tablet. The Joy Division/Kasabian description is spot on. Thanks mate that really is much appreciated ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 1 minute ago, AC Mallin_51 said: Thanks mate that really is much appreciated ❤️ It was missing a few FTH lines at the end, mind you... 😉 😂 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC Mallin_51 Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 8 minutes ago, Dick Dastardly said: It was missing a few FTH lines at the end, mind you... 😉 😂 😂 I’ll take that on board for future material 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 Get the Hearts one. https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/191204351960008--gretsch-g5222-electromatic-double-jet-bt-walnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 3 hours ago, Greedy Jambo said: Get the Hearts one. https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/191204351960008--gretsch-g5222-electromatic-double-jet-bt-walnut If my arm was being twisted any further, I think my elbow would be dislocated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/pxp220728390079006-8418747--danelectro-dc-3-red-pre-owned I wish i had some money. This looks smart as f#&k. No idea if its any good though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 Something I just made up, a bit rusty like, but you get the drift. Guitar.m4a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Greedy Jambo said: Something I just made up, a bit rusty like, but you get the drift. Guitar.m4a 693.72 kB · 11 downloads Sounds really good bud. What you were playing at the start, I wish I had the patience to learn stuff like that. Give me some hard rock or metal and I'm fine, anything else, asuch as I want to learn, my patience disappears out the window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 18 hours ago, superjack said: Sounds really good bud. What you were playing at the start, I wish I had the patience to learn stuff like that. Give me some hard rock or metal and I'm fine, anything else, asuch as I want to learn, my patience disappears out the window. Cheers, The start is actually quite simple, it's just open C and Am and use your pinky to hammer on and off the bottom string, then it's just the F bar chord, i find that easier to play than open F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 20 hours ago, Greedy Jambo said: Cheers, The start is actually quite simple, it's just open C and Am and use your pinky to hammer on and off the bottom string, then it's just the F bar chord, i find that easier to play than open F. I'm the same with the F as well. Same as a B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 21 hours ago, Greedy Jambo said: Cheers, The start is actually quite simple, it's just open C and Am and use your pinky to hammer on and off the bottom string, then it's just the F bar chord, i find that easier to play than open F. 1 hour ago, superjack said: I'm the same with the F as well. Same as a B. I struggle with barre chords so much. I gave up trying for years, which i regret, but I've been persevering for the last few weeks and I'm almost there. The biggest problem I have just now must be something to do with my left hand position as I'm bending the strings as I'm playing chords. They sound absolutely awful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Dick Dastardly said: I struggle with barre chords so much. I gave up trying for years, which i regret, but I've been persevering for the last few weeks and I'm almost there. The biggest problem I have just now must be something to do with my left hand position as I'm bending the strings as I'm playing chords. They sound absolutely awful! A lot of people try too hard with barre chords and throttle the neck. Try putting less pressure on them. Edited August 13, 2022 by Tazio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 1 minute ago, Tazio said: A lot of people try too hard with barre chords and throttle the neck. Try putting less pressure on them. It's not just barre chords its happening with now, though. It seems to be happening with every chord. On the plus side, my voice matches up now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 Just now, Dick Dastardly said: It's not just barre chords its happening with now, though. It seems to be happening with every chord. On the plus side, my voice matches up now. Are you using a nylon string guitar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: Are you using a nylon string guitar? Nope. I am going to try a thicker set of strings on when i get the chance, hopefully that could help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 49 minutes ago, Dick Dastardly said: I struggle with barre chords so much. I gave up trying for years, which i regret, but I've been persevering for the last few weeks and I'm almost there. The biggest problem I have just now must be something to do with my left hand position as I'm bending the strings as I'm playing chords. They sound absolutely awful! When I first started playing in the 80s, I basically gave up trying to learn them. Then, when I was doing the Duke of Edinburgh award through the cadets, I chose guitar for 1 of my 4 parts. 1 of our instructors was an excellent guitar player and it was him teaching the guitar. Within half an hour I was doing them with no bother. As someone else said, don't press too hard. For A shaped barre chords, I am lucky as when I broke my pinkie when I was 13, the last knuckle bends 90 degrees the qwong way now, meaning I could hit the d,g and b strings while completely missing the top e with my pinkie. I'm not suggesting breaking your pinkie obviously, but it does help.😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 1 hour ago, superjack said: When I first started playing in the 80s, I basically gave up trying to learn them. Then, when I was doing the Duke of Edinburgh award through the cadets, I chose guitar for 1 of my 4 parts. 1 of our instructors was an excellent guitar player and it was him teaching the guitar. Within half an hour I was doing them with no bother. As someone else said, don't press too hard. For A shaped barre chords, I am lucky as when I broke my pinkie when I was 13, the last knuckle bends 90 degrees the qwong way now, meaning I could hit the d,g and b strings while completely missing the top e with my pinkie. I'm not suggesting breaking your pinkie obviously, but it does help.😉 Yeah, the A shaped ones are taking two fingers to do, at the moment (3 including the barre) and i can get the Am and E shaped ones bit the changes take too long, just now. Its just practice thats needed. I really wish I'd put the effort in ages ago instead of taking the easy option! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 11 minutes ago, Dick Dastardly said: Yeah, the A shaped ones are taking two fingers to do, at the moment (3 including the barre) and i can get the Am and E shaped ones bit the changes take too long, just now. Its just practice thats needed. I really wish I'd put the effort in ages ago instead of taking the easy option! You could try one of these to strengthen your hand. https://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/bodymax-power-hand-grip-10-40kg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 13 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: You could try one of these to strengthen your hand. https://www.powerhouse-fitness.co.uk/bodymax-power-hand-grip-10-40kg I've got something like this, somewhere. I don't think its really a strength issue now, its more muscle memory and technique. I've been playing Em and Am with the fingers used if i was barring to try and break that urge to use those fingers when i go to that shape, if you get my drift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Dick Dastardly said: Yeah, the A shaped ones are taking two fingers to do, at the moment (3 including the barre) and i can get the Am and E shaped ones bit the changes take too long, just now. Its just practice thats needed. I really wish I'd put the effort in ages ago instead of taking the easy option! Maybe keep stretching your pinkie back at the top knuckle to see of you cam eventually loosen it enough to only need that 1 finger (plus the barre finger). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 7 minutes ago, superjack said: Maybe keep stretching your pinkie back at the top knuckle to see of you cam eventually loosen it enough to only need that 1 finger (plus the barre finger). I think it's just too girly and small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 Angus Young has small hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Greedy Jambo said: Angus Young has small hands. Stop rubbishing my excuses for being crap 😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 3 minutes ago, Dick Dastardly said: Stop rubbishing my excuses for being crap 😂😂😂 I've been using it as an excuse for years, mate 😂 There's no way i'm going to be able to stretch across the fret board like the greats, and it annoys me haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: I've been using it as an excuse for years, mate 😂 There's no way i'm going to be able to stretch across the fret board like the greats, and it annoys me haha. Get the razor in between the finger joints like Slash! 😂 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, Dick Dastardly said: Get the razor in between the finger joints like Slash! 😂 😂 I've had a look at his hands, they're massive, he also stopped going to school and just played guitar every day. School is overrated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Greedy Jambo said: Angus Young has small hands. And fast fingers 🤘 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 18 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: I've had a look at his hands, they're massive, he also stopped going to school and just played guitar every day. School is overrated Sometimes hand size is over rated too.... 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 The boy from the darkness seems to know what he's talking about, or does he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 6 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said: The boy from the darkness seems to know what he's talking about, or does he? He might know what he is talking about but he is struggling to get the message from his brain to his mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Greedy Jambo said: I've been using it as an excuse for years, mate 😂 There's no way i'm going to be able to stretch across the fret board like the greats, and it annoys me haha. I'm the same with tiny hands, makes me look good when having a piss though! I've always maintained that's why I struggle on an acoustic as the neck is usually wider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harko Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Anybody on here have any experience of using a noise gate pedal to quieten down background noise from your signal? I’m learning to play metal and you get a lot of background noise from cranking the distortion right up and I’ve been doing a wee bit of research and this kinda thing might be a possible solution. I’m really just looking to find out how well noise gate pedals work for this issue and if anyone here has any recommendations if they use one? I’m thinking of purchasing the MXR Smartgate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 My latest addition to the household. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 58 minutes ago, davemclaren said: My latest addition to the household. Ooft! I bet that wasn't cheap?! Looks amazing though. P. S. Your shed needs a couple of coats of maroon over it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davemclaren Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Dick Dastardly said: Ooft! I bet that wasn't cheap?! Looks amazing though. P. S. Your shed needs a couple of coats of maroon over it.... 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One five Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 On 17/08/2022 at 15:04, davemclaren said: My latest addition to the household. Nice Dave, I’ve a studio LP awesome used to play my strat more but the LP is my go to now 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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