paul_5

I've got an old (1993) SWR SM400 that hasn't got a fan, nor have a lot of the early Trace Elliott kit. If you don't mind a bit of weight then I'd have a look at something like these.

As many tunes as you can learn - even if you never gig them you'll be a better player for it.

This year has been a bit slow musically. Playing with a great bunch of guys, but logistics dictate that we probably only meet once a month. I want to (finally) release a solo album, finish the album with Slander that we started this year, and get a Jazz duo/trio together with a local Jazz guitarist. That's not too much to ask now, is it?

Not seen it. Anyway, I'm a Hendrick's man!

A good song is a good song. Play anything with conviction and folks will listen. Don't be afraid to take risks if you want to stand out.

Congratulations on a brilliant purchase!

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I thought this was going to be thread about the NHS...

Loved mine too, that neck was just [i]too[/i] skinny.

It's faulty - it should pass signal when it's bypassed. http://youtu.be/VUdeNZeFK6k?t=3m9s

[quote name='Jecklin' timestamp='1418796657' post='2633393'] I've wanted a stereo reel to reel for a long time. I just love the look of them. You could gig with one too Ambient - great prop ion stage!! Or perhaps something like this ( watch to the end) : [media]http://youtu.be/mEbcuzzwPWs[/media] [/quote] That was bloody marvellous!

Just to be clear, we're talking about odd stuff in music, not [i]the voices[/i]…?

Yup. As a teenager I used to listen to rock music in my room and one particular Van Halen track (IIRC) had seemingly random sound that was identical to my Dad shouting upstairs for me to come down for dinner. The first few times this happened there was no food -I traipsed downstairs for naught. These days all my Zappa albums have an odd interjection that sound just like my wife asking 'what IS that noise?' Edit: Turns out the last one really IS my wife.

[quote name='gelfin' timestamp='1418766541' post='2633213'] I have same problem with my Tokai T Bird and it's two inches longer than the Epi. [/quote] Stop bragging!

[quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1418751813' post='2632982'] Fastest way to learn is get in with a band, seriously more fun and steeper learning curve than playing along at home or taking lessons, but so much more rewarding. [/quote] This.

I was playing in a band with a pianist/singer, keyboardist and live drummer. It was the early '90s and I didn't have to worry about stepping on a guitarist's toes. I learned a LOT about playing up the dusty end pretty quickly.

I got them, but 2 and 3 had me thinking for a bit... Now I need a sit down.

My first [i]proper[/i] amp was an AH150 into an 1153 cab - brilliant (particularly as I was playing a 5 at the time). Plenty of low end with just enough sparkle up the top to cut through. I then augmented the rig with a 2103H which (as far as I remember) didn't really add that much tonally. Shortly after I got an Ampeg SVP PRO and just ran through that into the 'power amp in' on the TE head. Nice. I've now got an SWR SM400 (modified) that is just the [i]balls[/i].

Jazz Piano

The guitar.

I used to run my VT1 EQ on 12v and it was lovely. What's more important is the polarity of the PSU - they run on centre positive, whereas most 'Boss style' pedals are centre negative.

[quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1418296902' post='2628865'] Yes I think a DHA would suit you down to the ground, I've had a couple an really like them, top quality valve pre amps, ultimately I moved mine on because of the 18v power supply they need and I'm not keen on the hand painted look of them. [/quote] They run on 9v too, they're just a bit dirtier.

Best thread I've ever red. Good work everyone!

You *did* state that it's a demo though. Unless you want to use it to publicise your band, instead of just help folks remember the arrangement, then I wouldn't worry about it.