Just started building a new guitar ,Strat body Tele neck.I've wanted to do this for a while as I love the feel of my Tele neck .Got all the bits now so I'll see how it goes together.First thing is the Tele neck has a flat squared off end as opposed to the curved end of the Strat ,so I will reshape the Tele to match the Strat profile and make sure it sits properly in the body.The thickness where it fits into the body seem to be the same so as long as I get it positioned right I don't see any major problems.I'll let you know how it progresses.
627 2017-08-02 18:13:30
Re: Trio question (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Cheers Russell I've got two weeks to play around with it .I'll let you know the outcome
628 2017-08-02 06:45:17
Re: Trio question (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I have done this Russell but like I said I've been experimenting with the trio to see if I can get away with using it live.However the Latino and reggae rhythms are a little problem at present,so for the foreseeable future I'll probably stick with my loop for this genre
629 2017-08-01 21:04:50
Re: Trio question (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Not a great success Russell so far .However I included a version in the set I did today for a fund raiser for the local Air ambulance.I played it with a rock rhythm and used my imagination a bit. Went down really well .Different and not the way we used to do it with GB Blues in Greece,but still fun.
630 2017-07-30 23:29:04
Re: Trio question (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Cheers Russell I try that tomorrow.
631 2017-07-30 20:16:28
Topic: Trio question (9 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Probably Russell might answer this .Has any one managed to achieve a Latin rhythm with a trio .I'm trying to get a backing for oye Como va .I normally use one I created with my keyboard but I'm experimenting at the moment.
632 2017-07-04 19:23:10
Re: Who has had the opportunity to meet and mingle with famous musicians? (27 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I've been on the same bill as Hugh Corwell from the Stranglers ,had a beer with Steve Hilllage ,Kev Ayres and Mike Oldfield.And jammed with some of Greece's finest over the years.I'm lucky to live in an area inhabited by many famous folk musicians ,nearest is Mike Harding who lives about a mile up the road.
633 2017-06-06 16:37:14
Re: ENTER YOUR NAME FOR A CHANCE TO PICK THE FSOTM FOR JULY 2017 (24 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Ok I'll start the ball rolling cos its time I did
634 2017-06-03 21:49:19
Re: Our Son Has Died (Jason -46). (31 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
So sorry to hear of this Bill my thoughts are with you both.
635 2017-05-10 01:04:43
Re: Trio (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
The experiment went well played 6 songs with the trio and 3 without.Great set and a fantastic response.
636 2017-05-08 21:49:15
Topic: Trio (4 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Tomorrow I will use two digitech trios live at Harrogate blues bar. Usualy I record the trio onto my loop but I feel the sound is better this way .I can have six pre sets with the two pedals which is adequate for the half hour set. I'll let you know how it goes.
637 2017-05-02 05:51:37
Re: APRIL 2017 FSOTM - THE WEIGHT - JACK AND DIANE (52 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Ok thanks I'll try and transfer it to you tube
638 2017-04-29 19:27:47
Re: APRIL 2017 FSOTM - THE WEIGHT - JACK AND DIANE (52 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Try this link Jan https://www.facebook.com/lefteris.aerak … 039869728/
Hope this works it seems to for me . GB Blues and friends original line up I'm on lead. Lefteris on vocal Elpida on vocal , Kev on 12 string , Stef on bass Brian on congas Sakis on drums .
639 2017-04-29 07:43:06
Re: Land Where The Poets Died (11 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Great lyrics Jim I must give this one a try.
640 2017-04-28 12:55:10
Re: APRIL 2017 FSOTM - THE WEIGHT - JACK AND DIANE (52 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Jan I'll try and down load it to my computer and re send it
641 2017-04-17 16:20:56
Re: Backing Tracks (1 replies, posted in Acoustic)
I just use a looper and layer it works well and ok for live use too
642 2017-04-15 17:43:27
Re: APRIL 2017 FSOTM - THE WEIGHT - JACK AND DIANE (52 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Jan it should work for every one its on a public site
643 2017-04-11 19:08:23
Re: APRIL 2017 FSOTM - THE WEIGHT - JACK AND DIANE (52 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Hope this works a vid from G B blues band covering the weight.Sorry about the sound quality but its the only one I could find ,Lefteris ,Elpida And Kev J on vocals I'm on lead Brian on rhythm Stef on bass and Sakis is on drums
https://www.facebook.com/lefteris.aerak … 039869728/
644 2017-04-04 17:47:32
Re: APRIL 2017 FSOTM - THE WEIGHT - JACK AND DIANE (52 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Think I might have a recording from way back when we had the weight in the set.I'll post it if I can find it.I havent had much time to record any thing latley.
645 2017-03-21 12:21:21
Re: Brain cell takes a vacation. (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I've stopped bothering ,I just have my stand with the words ,if Pete Townsend had to do it at Glastonbury then who am I to not do likewise.lol.
646 2017-03-10 21:07:35
Re: MARCH 2017 FSOTM - WISH YOU WERE HERE - MILLI VANILLI (18 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Awesome Floyd cove Mojo loved it
647 2017-03-07 11:00:29
Re: January 2017 FSOTM - Chordie Members Original Songs! (32 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Nice job Jan you gave it a kind of reggae feel .Some of the phrasing in this song is hard ,I sometimes struggle ,I like your version ,it's good to see how others interpret a song.This is a good thread.
648 2017-02-27 09:38:11
Re: January 2017 FSOTM - Chordie Members Original Songs! (32 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Hi Jan ,been a bit tied up of late and preoccupied with new house project ,new car and ongoing throat problems.I've listened to all the versions and I must applaud the artists who covered the songs each had its own slant which I think is how a cover should be attempted.Well played every one.
649 2017-02-06 17:33:25
Re: February 2017 FSOTM - Amie - Take me Home, Country Roads (40 replies, posted in Featured Song of the Month)
Probably won't be able to do either of these as I've still got throat problems which are preventing me singing ,no gigs booked till May so hopefully back in tune before then.,enjoyed listening to last month's renditions.
650 2017-01-08 17:51:36
Re: Jam session Walking the Dog (13 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Great version Sisyphus loads of energy..Yours too Russell equally good