I've had problems with Sub zero ,I bought a 20 watt acoustic 2 channel amp and found the mic channel to be very poor quite distorted and not loud enough to match the guitar channel . Gear for music are a great company and they swapped it for a Fender acoustasonic 15 which was mush better and loud enough for small rooms . I would suggest if you live near their showroom you go and try before you buy or you may have to mess about sending it back if it doesn't meet your requirements .Their advisors are pretty well clued up so speak to them on the phone if you cant visit .
526 2019-09-27 10:22:32
Re: SubZero L410X DSP Column PA System with Bluetooth (5 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
527 2019-09-19 14:09:28
Re: Let Me (14 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Sent you a wmv file let me know if it plays ok .
528 2019-09-17 22:48:24
Re: Let Me (14 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I've done a quick vid of it Jim just to get head round it ,not exactly the same chord sequence as I had to change a couple of things to fit my style I'll send you a link for your approval before any one else sees it but it will be Thursday before I get back on the computer at home
529 2019-09-16 21:02:31
Re: Let Me (14 replies, posted in Songwriting)
One of your best Jim I love it .
532 2019-09-04 22:14:50
Topic: Barber shop Blues (3 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I actually wrote this song nearly 50 yrs ago when I was in an electric blues rock trio in the UK called Firkles Purple Onion .
Its based on a bad experience I had at a local hairdressers .Back in the day I had hair like Ian Gillan from Deep Purple but I had to have it cut when I took a job in the motor trade ,eventually it grew back and I became the cave man that I still am today .
I dug the song out to do at an event this coming week end as a new hairdressers shop is opening close by and I told her I'd play it for her .
Hope you like it it s an acoustic number called
BARBER SHOP BLUES
D A D
Well my head is cold and my ears are red
D A D
I really wish that I was dead
D A D
it was a mistake and I'm so blue
D A D
my hair has gone and my beard has too
G A D
Oh lord I've got the barber shop blues
D7
Oh yeah
G A D
Oh lord I've got the barber shop blues
D A D
Well first he sat me in the chair
D A D
then he cut off all my hair
D A D
when he'd finished he said that's swell
D A D
think I take that beard as well
G A D
Oh lord I've got the barber shop blues
D7
Oh yeah
G A D
Oh lord I've got the barber shop blues
D A D
Well I looked in the mirror and began to swear
D A D
I tied the barber into the chair
D A D
I cut off every hair on his head
D A D
and when I'd finished he sadly said
G A D
Oh lord I've got the barber shop blues
D7
Oh yeah
G A D
Oh lord I've got the barber shop blues
G A D
The barber had the barber shop blues
533 2019-09-04 21:59:38
Re: Walking In A New World (8 replies, posted in Poems)
Good poem Scott , i enjoyed it .
534 2019-08-26 21:10:52
Re: GIVE ME SOME SUNSHINE (V2) (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
If I have time when I get home tomorrow I'll try but I can't promise maybe I can send a quick vid to you
535 2019-08-22 20:49:11
Re: GIVE ME SOME SUNSHINE (V2) (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Cool song Scott just played it through with a bit of a jazzy vibe .I'd like to hear your take on it .
536 2019-08-06 21:03:31
Re: Looper Recommendations? (6 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I use an RC 3 all the time live but as Russell says it down to timing ,however I pre record a backing track into it and use it that way .Down side is you can't stretch or shorten a song if you feel like it .It's a good tool if you use it wisely.
537 2019-07-29 20:03:56
Re: memory fades (14 replies, posted in My local band and me)
I'm still a bit croaky Phill sadly it's an on going problem which will probably get worse as I age I have fibrosis and bronchiestesis , no cure but relatively stable unless I get an infection .Sensibly I took my own Mic to yesterday's gig in Haworth and it sounded ok I only had a 40 min slot so no problem.
As for Corbyn he needs to be on the offensive and strike against the buffoon .
538 2019-07-29 17:49:55
Re: memory fades (14 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Nicely produced Phill and to echo every one else's comments it does at first come across a bit floydy but as it progresses takes it own shape ,you have a distinctive voice which compliments the music .Well done .
539 2019-07-27 13:26:19
Re: giutalele eadgbe tuning (6 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Yamaha GL1 its like a small acoustic guitar uke size great for travelling ,even better now its in standard tune
540 2019-07-26 22:31:47
Topic: giutalele eadgbe tuning (6 replies, posted in Other string instruments)
Just fitted some Hannabach 890 mt strings to my Yamaha guitalele which means its now in standard tuning.EADGBE
Sounds good even though they are still bedding in.
541 2019-07-25 20:53:55
Re: Blues Friday New Page (311 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Check this awesome track from Micheal Messer
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QVpaP2M0aPo
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QsymugEbTlk
542 2019-07-18 10:07:18
Topic: Microphone transmitted diseases ? (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Struggling with my breathing again looks like I've picked up a chest infection. I must remember to take my own mic to gigs in future ,this happened to me last year and I ended up loosing my voice as well. I think the problem is that some sound guys are not aware of germs living in mic filters ,I used to sanitise mine every time i did a rental gig , it just takes a few minutes . Anyway the steroids and antibiotics I got this morning should sort me out soon .
543 2019-07-15 21:50:59
Re: Supermarket sex god (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
We have some great venues Jim but the Trades club is one of a kind they let me get away with all sorts of political rants and let me come back again lol
544 2019-07-15 16:35:09
Topic: Supermarket sex god (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Here's a clip from my set at Hebden Bridge Trades club last night .The rest of the stuff is quite political and I don't post that stuff here .
545 2019-07-13 01:32:51
Re: Memories Fade (14 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Quite a chilling story Phill can we learn more about this song please and hear a recording soon ?
546 2019-07-07 02:45:14
Re: The Pub Band (8 replies, posted in Poems)
Been in that band many times the poem tells a true tale .
547 2019-07-07 02:40:48
Re: Max And Sin (7 replies, posted in My local band and me)
I love a song that tells a story ,I can see this passed from musician to musician changing slightly each time some one sings it ,Good take on the idea of a blues ballad Peatle
548 2019-07-07 02:33:30
Re: Beaching (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Just listened to you sing this song Jeff ,when I read it through I imagined it with a reggae beat .Great lyrics ,love the picture you've painted in my mind.
549 2019-07-07 02:26:20
Re: The Last Great American Love Song (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I like this I'll give it a run through in the morning ,I don't think my wife would appreciate me banging a guitar at 3 . 25 am .lol
550 2019-07-06 20:37:30
Topic: Gutter (4 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Been visiting a few big cities of late ,Here's a song for the homeless ,its getting worse in the UK daily.
Gutter
Am
When a man lies down in the gutter
Dm
and hes tryin to get some rest
Am
and he aint got no religion
Dm
or warm clothes on his chest
C G
and the cold rain beats your window
Am
but your slippers warm yor feet
Am
Just remember somones dyin
C G Am
on the cold stone in the street
Am
And youve got too many T shirts
Dm
that your never gonna wear
Am
and the golden roadto paradise
Dm
you walk with out a care
C G
you pay your bills with your apple watch
Am
because you think its cool
Am
and you've just bought a cup of coffee
C G Am
and the man thinks you're a fool
Am
Do you ever stop to think about
Dm
the people at your side
Am
as you ride the subway daily
Dm
to the place where you reside
C G
you eat from Marks and Spencer
Am
not some dust bin in the street
Am
and you never give a single thought
C G Am
to the people that you meet
Am
all they want is a chance to live
Dm
a life like you and me
Am
but situations get dealt like cards
Dm
the future we cant see
C G
so next time as you pass some one
Am
who's lyin in the street
Am
spare a thought and spare some change
C G Am
and help them find their feet