Zurf you were right ,I certainly wouldnt expect any one to play without information .When we rehearse the band I always make sure every one has the same chart or if some ones part is playing with a uke or a capo or a mandolin etc I make sure all parts are shown in the correct key .Hell I even give the drummer a copy ,
402 2022-04-08 05:37:10
Re: Hello again ! Here is a song. (5 replies, posted in Songwriting)
One of your best songs Jim ,a great recording.
403 2022-03-29 19:00:02
Topic: More cheap and cheerful ukulele stuff (1 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Some vid of a cheap Uke I picked up from a charity shop .
Fitted a low G string and dropped the action a little, hope you like it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47tpio5IxSs
404 2022-03-27 19:07:31
Topic: Epiphone Les Paul uke (4 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Before xmas I was given an Epiphone Les Paul Uke to repair by a friend .The bridge wouldn't stay in place no matter how many times it was re fixed , Any way eventually after consultation with Epiphone ,who were no use or help I had a conversation with my friend and we decided a radical repair was needed . So with out further ado I added two small virtually invisible screws to secure the bridge when re glued .Problem solved
have a listen and comment please .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9o-LEe8fLk
405 2022-03-12 00:10:23
Re: The Russian Soldier (18 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I probably get a chance to have a go over the week end as we are confined to the house as Pam has covid and a broken leg so between the fetching and carrying house work and cooking I 'll have a go.
406 2022-03-11 20:41:06
Re: The Russian Soldier (18 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Thanks Brian I had a mess around earlier and came up with something that almost fits but I had to change a couple of word s round .Hope this is ok .
Am
On our first day of arrival
G
a soldier said to me
D
better say your prayers boy
Am
we`re in dangerous territory
C
where the bullets fly
G
all day long
D
stubborn resistance and commitment strong
Am
it`s not our place to be
Em Am
it`s not our country
C
but we go where we are sent
G
because it`s our job
D
it`s often said
C
although this doesn`t make much sense
Am Em
where the bombs fall and the fires burn
Am
it`s not our country
E Am
it`s not our place to be
407 2022-03-11 13:17:14
Re: The Russian Soldier (18 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Great song Brian would you please repost the lyrics with chords
408 2022-02-12 09:50:52
Re: Today (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Welcome to the club Jim ,enjoy your time
409 2022-01-27 20:54:01
Re: Memorizing Songs (16 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I must admit that I find the music stand a bit embarrassing at times but having performed sets of over four hours when we were a resident band in Greece it became a necessity as some times I would be asked to perform certain songs that I didn't really know only hours before the big so reading and playing something became regular.Most of the other acts on the circuit did the same ,however back here in the UK I feel it is something that does detract from a performance but as I am now nearly 68 and just playing for fun I just get over it and do it.Some of my associates use iPad but I just don't trust it.LoL
410 2022-01-23 16:34:31
Re: Memorizing Songs (16 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I'm like Jim I cant even remember my own songs Gave up trying yeas ago so I just rely on song sheets .
411 2022-01-22 15:56:53
Re: Posting pictures on Chordie (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Looking good Jim great to finally see you after all these years .
412 2022-01-20 22:59:32
Re: Posting pictures on Chordie (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I notice this has now had a hundred views I would like to know how many can see the picture
413 2022-01-18 02:59:38
Re: Posting pictures on Chordie (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Strange Neo can you see the one in the new amp thread?
414 2022-01-17 21:20:33
Re: Posting pictures on Chordie (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I've used a photo from one of my face book pages and copied the photo address then pasted it between two instructions [img]is the first , then the address then[/img]
Facebook is acting as a host . I don't think there is a way to upload directly to Chordie unless a moderator can explain another way
415 2022-01-17 21:10:30
Topic: Posting pictures on Chordie (28 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I notice we dont have many pics posted on Chordie so heres a start lets try and breath some new life into the forum .
This if it works is me 
Lets see you.
417 2022-01-17 18:23:55
Re: New amp day (5 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Ebay Jim fifty English pounds and only 15 miles away.
I have modern transistor amps but this seems to bring tones out which my Roland and my Line 6 don't.
Fal were a budget manufacturer in the UK back in the 60s.The Kestrel is about the same size as a Vox AC30 but no where near as heavy .Its obviously no where near as loud as a valve amp but seems loud enough to get over the drummers level .I had a Fal 50 head and and separate cabs as my main rig for a long time but sold it along with most of my gear when we returned to the UK from living in Greece and it also sounded great and responded well to pedals so I have high expectations for this , I plan to put a vid of it on You Tube asap which I will of course link here
418 2022-01-17 09:54:58
Topic: New amp day (5 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I picked up an old 70s amp yesterday at a bargain price.A Fal Kestrel 100 watt combo.Two channels with reverb.Even though this is a transistor amp the sound is great and just what I'm looking for for the 60s stuff I'm doing at the moment. I'll post a you tube vid when I can do you can all here it.
419 2022-01-02 13:06:52
Re: New Year 2022 (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hope every one has a better year 21 ended with my wife breaking a leg in 3 places so we have had a very subdued few weeks and it looks like the beginning of 22 will be the same .Still got a gig booked for February with the new band we've been rehearsing in 21 so lets turn it up to 11 and blow 21 away .
happy new year every body
420 2021-12-05 18:47:28
Re: Thunderstorms (beneath her sky of blue) video (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Love this one Jim
421 2021-10-06 17:55:23
Topic: Ibanez Talman acoustic on ebay (0 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I picked one of these up today from an ebay dealer https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234187262395 … SwxA5hQGxK Ibanez Talman acoustic 89 pounds a bargain .Listed as used with some paint defects . Mine was brand new and boxed when it arrived the only fault was a small amount of black over spray on white binding on the inside of the lower horn , no big deal and almost unnoticeable .
Hows it play? well I had to lower the action a little to suit my taste and the strings are 11s so I will change those for 10s .Unplugged its quite loud so it should be good for the local folk nights , plugged in a little bassy but I think once I change to my usual Martin strings it will sound fine .
The seller seems to have a few available so check it out and grab a bargain these usually retail at about 169-180 pounds .
422 2021-09-14 22:02:16
Re: Some live footage (5 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Jim if I lived in the state's or you lived here I'd get you up on stage believe it.
423 2021-09-13 22:15:26
Re: Some live footage (5 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Great little bar Phill pity you are so far away you'd love playing there
424 2021-09-13 13:15:47
Topic: Some live footage (5 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Thought it would be nice to share some post lockdown vids
This is last night at the Mess room in Skipton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjmHwg9OK0M&t=33s
425 2021-08-16 18:30:36
Re: in a slump (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I keep a pad and pen by the bed and sometimes an idea pops into my head I write these ideas down and come back to them later ,quite often something materialises. Another method a writer friend told me about was to put random words in a had and pull a few out and see what comes up .This method works well and generates some interesting things .