Les

How can a man about to go on stage wearing satin flares fear anything ?

I have a couple that would be considered vintage and they're nice to have, I have had them a long time and we've grown vintage together. But I've played brand new versions of both and they are better guitars than my relics to be honest. Les

They look perfect, unfortunately they'd have to be readers as well for our band cos' we're old and knackered.

I'm 53 too and about 18 months ago I joined a very similar band to the guys you describe. It was meant to be a second band but both of us got too busy so I had to leave. They are great and gig very regularly and go down a storm. You'll have a ball, hope it pans out for you. Because of the material I actually scored the job on my vocals. Lot of harmonies in that era. Les

Well done Lardy, very well done indeed.

I've often cut normal scale strings down to fit my short scale mustang (which requires medium scale) with no problems if that helps. If it's going to play with your mind though send them back Les

[quote name='sunburstjazz1967' timestamp='1459101542' post='3013564'] Many folks on this site appear to be of the opinion that the band could be great musically but once a music stand comes out, or the singer has the nerve to give the band members a mention, the guitarist has more than one guitar, the bassist has more than 4 strings, singer has the words on an ipad grab hidden discreetly etc etc etc then they are rubbish! [/quote] Yep, there's certainly a bit of this goes on. Perhaps it's natural on something like this to think you/your band is doing it right regardless of what works for another player/band.

[quote name='bassace' timestamp='1459014552' post='3012905'] I was in a band once and the leader would say I'd like to introduce the band'. And we'd all shake hands with each other with a 'hi'. [/quote] [quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1459030972' post='3013088'] One singer would regularly introduce me by saying "He played with Joe Cocker for many years", which was a total lie. [/quote] I like both of these and have blatentley stole them for the next gig

Yea, we do it, instead of announcing the last number we do it half way through, stage names and a little solo, usually stood on a bass bin or a table. Can be a bit cringy I suppose Les

Youtube, TAB and writing cheat sheets. Though in all honesty I'm not sure I could do it I find I struggle to retain stuff that I'm not doing week in week out these days. Les

As someone said above zero tolerance for this. Sack him. He's not able to be in a band. Don't care how good he is. Les

I've ordered them. Photographic evidence of them in use soon thanks again everybody Les

Thank you all so much for your advice and input. Have looked at DMX (the lights are synched via DMX cables) but its getting pricey and awkward if you want to use your feet to control things. Though the Ryger FL1 unit looks interesting. I'm already doing the sound, playing bass, singing, making sure the rest of the band are facing the right way on stage and sitting the correct way on the toilet during the break, so I've got my hands full and keeping things to a couple of footswitches is good. If this works we end up with a decent light effect for about 28 quid inc the switch so alls good. If it doesn't ill install them in the garden and melt cats when they come for a poo.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1458497159' post='3008075'] [/quote] Would you mind having a squint at these for me please mate, they seem to be the right spec according to what you said [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272109079919?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT"]http://www.ebay.co.u...K%3AMEBIDX%3AIT[/url] thanks Les

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1458497159' post='3008075'] They will do the job; aim for 30w or more. Be sure to specify 6000k for 'pure white', not 2700k, which is more mellow-yellowy. Hope this helps. [/quote] Thank you Dad, that's exactly the info I'm looking for as I didn't know how bright the various wattages were. Les

Wanting to use this(ish) To achieve this(ish)

The ones I'm looking at are quite flat and will be on the floor freestanding. Sort of the home garden floodlight variety, Just don't know how bright they are for the wattage. eg 20/30/50/100 watt

A hideous fart tends to make the band laugh, though since we went wireless there are escape options.

Thinking of a couple of floods controlled by a footswitch in front of the drums pointing just over/into the eyes of the audience. Looking for a silhouette of the band effect full of smoke etc. Not sure if they are suitable for this or what size LED I need, Any thoughts/experiences appreciated ta Les

[quote name='cheddatom' timestamp='1457962756' post='3003369'] I'll often play higher up the neck than needs be for the tone of it [/quote] See I don't really like that, I prefer the sound lower down. The only thing I can think of that I have to play up there is Crazy Little Thing Called Love.

Love and pride. King

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1457730270' post='3001468'] Please feel free not to join battle in another notation vs tab debate! [/quote] Agreed

[quote name='Meddle' timestamp='1457729046' post='3001450'] What tune is that? [/quote] Devil went down to Georgia

Bank it on your bands FaceBook page in a nice "we are ever so flattered to be a threat to" Limehouse Lizzy being factual not bitchy and link to theirs.