Introduce Yourself

Bridgehouse · August 2018

Crikey! Another female member!

Route66 · August 2018

Its great to finally be able to be a part of this -instead of looking over @Alnico 's shoulder and reading it. Was great meeting you all at the Jam.

CustomPedalBoards · August 2018

Route66 said:

Its great to finally be able to be a part of this -instead of looking over @Alnico 's shoulder and reading it. Was great meeting you all at the Jam.

or right nice meetin u!

Route66 · August 2018

Hey @LuttiS Thanks appreciate it! was great meeting you both too! hope we get to see you at the next jam or at Sasquatch. had a fab time listening to all! liking the song suggestions too for the next. Reckon @bloodandtears will definitely want a few thrashier ones to get his teeth into. lol

Blackjack · August 2018

Hey @Route66 great to have you here and particularly good to have another girl on board! Makes me feel a bit less alone!
Well done you for going to the jam, and glad you had such a great time. Take care x

munckee · August 2018

Bridgehouse said:

Crikey! Another female member!

I know I'm going to have to start getting dressed before coming on here and brushing my teeth and stuff.

Route66 · August 2018

munckee said:

Bridgehouse said:

Crikey! Another female member!

I know I'm going to have to start getting dressed before coming on here and brushing my teeth and stuff.

Ha ha lol keep scruffy! We dont mind rock n roll as they say!

Blackjack said:

Hey @Route66 great to have you here and particularly good to have another girl on board! Makes me feel a bit less alone!
Well done you for going to the jam, and glad you had such a great time. Take care x

Hope to see you at one jam nearer you. It appears I am learning rhythm for the Quad one on Wishing well.

northward · August 2018

Ive been told its a good idea to introduce myself here! Im Ross, from Glasgow in Scotland. I make some sometimes electronic sometimes noise music in a band called "Shoscombe, Old Place" (https://soundcloud.com/shoscombeoldplace)

Q1: Where did you username come from?

an old blog I had when i was like 16!

Q2: Where in the world/country are you?

Glasgow, Scotland

Q3: What's your main musical ambition?

Make some lovely ambient music

Q4: Your "best" bit of gear - just the one?

Best in terms of rarest, maybe my spaceman sputnik. Best in terms of favourite...maybe ableton

Q5: Your #1 ever track - again, just the one?

Arthur Russell - Wild Combination

gringopig · August 2018

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munckee · August 2018

@Route66 my 13 year old daughter is coming to quad, will be great for her to see some women players rather than the myriad of middle aged chaps. I hope she will take inspiration from you.

Route66 · August 2018

munckee said:

@Route66 my 13 year old daughter is coming to quad, will be great for her to see some women players rather than the myriad of middle aged chaps. I hope she will take inspiration from you.

Awe thats fabulous! Im sure it will inspire her as did me. Look forward to meeting her and you. See you there!

Fatboylim · August 2018

Hello Everyone,
I am a total guitar novice and just joined today. I am originally from Australia but have been more than settled in London for the last 14 years.

I always wanted to play the guitar but studied violin as a kid (grade 5 only); so my ear picks up how badly I play!

With my 4 year old, I have renewed my interest in music and here I am, needing much help!

Q1: Where did you username come from? An old boss with a good sense of humour.

Q2: Where in the world/country are YOU? London, UK

Q3: What's your main musical ambition? Hobby-ist level and enjoyment.

Q4: Your "best" bit of gear - just the ONE? a second hand Taylor 710 l9 short scale dreadnought 2004 LTD; a gem.

Q5: Your #1 ever track - again, just the one

Mondo Bongo - Joe Strummer (simple but soulful)

munckee · August 2018

Fatboylim said:

Hello Everyone,
I am a total guitar novice and just joined today. I am originally from Australia but have been more than settled in London for the last 14 years.

I always wanted to play the guitar but studied violin as a kid (grade 5 only); so my ear picks up how badly I play!

With my 4 year old, I have renewed my interest in music and here I am, needing much help!

Q1: Where did you username come from? An old boss with a good sense of humour.
Q2: Where in the world/country are YOU? London, UK
Q3: What's your main musical ambition? Hobby-ist level and enjoyment.
Q4: Your "best" bit of gear - just the ONE? a second hand Taylor 710 l9 short scale dreadnought 2004 LTD; a gem.
Q5: Your #1 ever track - again, just the one
Mondo Bongo - Joe Strummer (simple but soulful)

G'day : )

You'll be able to get help here, just stick with it. Don't know what your level is but if its total novice get yourself until you can play three open chords and stick them together and you will be hooked for life!

Skinnyhead45 · August 2018

Q1: Where did you username come from?

My 2 year old called me skinnyhead one day. The name stuck

Q2: Where in the world/country are you?

Kettering, UK

Q3: What's your main musical ambition?

To play live, I've been a bedroom guitarist too long.

Q4: Your "best" bit of gear - just the one?

Either my Fender Standard Strat or my Schecter Blackjack. Can't decide......

Q5: Your #1 ever track - again, just the one?

In Bloom- Nirvana

TTony · August 2018

Skinnyhead45 said:

Q3: What's your main musical ambition?
To play live, I've been a bedroom guitarist too long.

Have a look at the Leicester jam thread @Skinnyhead45 ;

And welcome!

Bewart · August 2018

I'm Bill Ewart from Scotland. Been playing guitar on and off for nearly 40 years! I play mostly just for fun but have done a lot of home recording and have recently been messing around with restoring old guitars.

Q1. It's just my initial and surname. Imagination!

Q2. South east Scotland.

Q3. Just too keep playing and having fun. And to maybe one day record a masterpiece!

Q4. Hmm. Bit of a toss up between my Takamine TC132SC and my Fender Telecaster. I think the Takamine .....

Q5. Side 1 of Ommadawn by Mike Oldfield.

Guitartwin · August 2018

1. Hi everybody, guitartwin user name comes from the fact I love guitar, and you can probably guess the other bit. Started playing quite late in my mid forties and have just retired a little early so I reckon I’ve been playing about sixteen years. I never had the “sleep with it” time that kids have learning guitar so now is the time for me to really spend some time getting better. I was talking to The Fretboard guy at the guitar show in Birmingham this year and he talked about the on line learning possibilities from The Fretboard, so now I have the time and here I am.
2. I live near Mansfield and am left handed, as was the guy at the guitar show but his name eludes me.
3. I jam weekly with mates I met at an Aynsley Lister guitar weekend, but now I have the time I would like to get into a band and have signed up for the Abbey Army event this autumn.
4. Hard to pick a best bit of gear as I have some nice stuff, but if I had to choose it would be my semi-solid custom build from Matt Artinger. I have another solid one from him, a custom single cut from Chris George, a custom Santana inspired double cut from Guy Harrison, a 1993 Eggle Vienna Pro, only twelve or so lefties of those were ever made apparently, and I also have a Music Man Silhouette Special. For amps I have just bought a Dr Z Maz18 and am selling my THD Univalve and Victory Sheriff to repay into the household coffers. I have a nice pedal board with mostly J Rockett and Carl Martin stuff on it, and for the house I have a Line 6 Helix.
5. Thin Lizzy were the band of my youth so the live version of Still in Love With You and Emerald would be my favourites from them, but at the moment I am really into Warren Haynes and his live version of Cortez The Killer with Dave Matthews would be my current favourite.

gringopig · August 2018

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TTony · August 2018

Welcome @guitartwin and thanks for taking the time to make the intro post.

Being in Mansfield probably puts you handily midway between our jam sessions in Leicester and Huddersfield. Those are fairly epic events and you'd be very welcome at either if you can make the dates. Check the events section for details.

And also welcome @bewart - you're slightly further away from our gig events, but we keep talking about organising one up in Scotland (and yes, I realise that Scotland is a pretty big geographic area!) sometime ... You'll find a lot of interest in your restorations in the Making & Modding section - please take a look and maybe post some pics of your work.

Guitartwin · August 2018

Cheers gringo, and thanks Tony, I’ll look the events up. I am of modest ability but am looking for opportunities to play with other players and neither Leicester or Huddersfield are out of reach when you don’t have to get up in the morning for work, woo hoo.

Mankonis · August 2018

Q1: Where did your username come from?

Just my name/surname combined.

Q2: Where in the world/country are you?

Originally Lithuanian, now live in UK London.

Q3: What's your main musical ambition?

Basically to find shelter in music and forget everything around me. Too new in this to think about the band.

Q4: Your "best" bit of gear - just the one?

Japanese Squier Strat, which is the first guitar I bought last year.

Q5: Your #1 ever track - again, just the one?

Jimi Hendrix - Castles made of sand.

Bridgehouse · August 2018

Guitartwin said:

Cheers gringo, and thanks Tony, I’ll look the events up. I am of modest ability but am looking for opportunities to play with other players and neither Leicester or Huddersfield are out of reach when you don’t have to get up in the morning for work, woo hoo.

We have a support service as well now @Guitartwin, so if you do sign up for a Jam we can help you get prepped and sorted ready for the event. There have been a lot of live debuts at the jams, and song choice ranges from "easy" to, er.. "bloody hell!!!"

munckee · August 2018

Hi @Guitartwin, @Mankonis ;and @Skinnyhead45 I can thoroughly recommend the jams, I played with other people for the first time last year and it was awesome. Wide range of abilities and really supportive/friendly atmosphere they are really taking off by the looks of it so should be opportunities nearish to all of you.

Guitartwin · August 2018

The jams sound like something I need to get involved in. Thanks guys.

Bob_Gnarly · August 2018

Q1: Where did you username come from?

Stole it from somewhere (probably), thought it was an amusing play on words as I play guitar and ride mountain bikes
Q2: Where in the world/country are you?
Scotland, Edinburgh
Q3: What's your main musical ambition?
Made my living from guitar for 20 years in one way or another, just play for fun now
Q4: Your "best" bit of gear - just the one?
My Patrick Eggle New York Standard 1991, bough it new and gigged it nearly to death. Don't play it much now but could never part with it.
Q5: Your #1 ever track - again, just the one?
Passenger - Riding to New York

gringopig · August 2018

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JuliusPuech · August 2018

Hello everyone, I'm Julien from Paris (France). Why a French boy in a British forum ? Because I'm a guitar addict, I love British pop rock & blues, and I love British (luthiers (SVL, Patrick James Eggle, French British-based Philippe Dubreuille...) !

Q1: Where did you username come from?

It's the name of a character from a French post-apocalyptic / steampunk novel.

Q2: Where in the world/country are you?

Paris, France

Q3: What's your main musical ambition?

Play for myself and with my friends

Q4: Your "best" bit of gear - just the one?

A Gibson ES-355 Cherry mono from 1967

Q5: Your #1 ever track - again, just the one?

Love in Vain - The Rolling Stones

TTony · August 2018

Welcome @JuliusPuech - all are welcome here, but particularly French guitar addicts with a preference for British music & guitars!!

JuliusPuech · August 2018

TTony said:

Welcome @JuliusPuech - all are welcome here, but particularly French guitar addicts with a preference for British music & guitars!!

Thanks TTony

not_neville · August 2018

Q1: Where did you username come from?

I have the same name as a famous actor - so no I'm not_neville from Auf Wiedersehen Pet

Q2: Where in the world/country are you?

Rotherham, South Yorkshire

Q3: What's your main musical ambition?

Just to get playing properly at home 7 years after some nasty injuries.

Q4: Your "best" bit of gear - just the one?

Musicman Cutlass HSS - but of course will change constantly

Q5: Your #1 ever track - again, just the one?

Story Of The Blues - Gary Moore

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