776 Reply by neophytte

(1 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Depending on the age of the unit, I'd be looking at the PSU and visually testing any electrolyte capacitors for 'unusual' leakage or bulging - depending on your usage (locations, time intervals, etc) the caps can get hot and have a shorter life than expected. If you have a local electronics shop, I'd be asking them to have a look at it - if it costs $50 for a quote and it's only going to cost a hundred or two to fix, it may be a cheaper option than both of you buying a brand new system.

Good luck, which ever route you choose ... pop over to the chat corner and introduce yourself ...

Cheers

Richard     

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777 Reply by neophytte

(10 replies, posted in My local band and me)

TIGLJK wrote:

That's a very nice rendition Neo.

I have to tell - I totally enjoy all of your recordings and I am quite envious of your talents - but I think you have got to smile sometimes - you always look so serious when you are playing smile
I don't know - maybe that's what musicians do (I certainly am not one)  - I just think it would add to the fab productions you do. smile
Keep'em coming my friend.

Jim

Cheers for the feedback; that's my "concentrating" face, but I'll try to get it to smile more wink

Thanks

Richard     

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778 Reply by neophytte

(6 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Phill Williams wrote:

Just one comment, I hope you don't mind me saying; maybe if you'd moved your capo up another semi tone? You seem to be struggling just a little with the low notes? It's great that you're performing all these songs and putting them up on YouTube, keep on please.

Thanks, I always enjoy constructive feedback, and I tried it last night one semi-tone up and you're right - it was easier ... I never know quite where to put the capo so sometimes just play when it feels right, but I've made a note on this song for capo on 4, not 3 ...

Cheers

Richard     

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779 Reply by neophytte

(20 replies, posted in My local band and me)

I liked the 'sitar' sound in the lead, but the electronic toms didn't really fit in there; although the bass drum sounded in place .... overall it was quite good, though ...     

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780 Reply by neophytte

(4 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Sounds good!!     

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781 Reply by neophytte

(26 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Peatle Jville wrote:

to the late  Slim Dusty a man who sang in a similar country style

Slim and I had a jam: http://neophytte.mine.nu/Sydney2014/p/2014-01-27_15-52-11-0.jpg

at Madame Tussauds ...     

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782 Topic by neophytte

(6 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Video: https://youtu.be/iL9GFAn2iu4


Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_(Elton_John_song)

John: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elton_John

Meaning: https://www.songmeaningsandfacts.com/me … lton-john/

Enjoy!

Richard

(older version, with capo on 3: https://youtu.be/O11wZUW3kXs )

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783 Reply by neophytte

(5 replies, posted in Songwriting)

That was really great!! I must admit I generally 'skim' the written part of the songwriters part, so vaguely remember the post ... and I can't watch videos when I'm at work, so I'll have to go back and find it.

[edit] https://www.chordie.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=35626

and the original: https://www.chordie.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=35574     

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784 Reply by neophytte

(2 replies, posted in My local band and me)

TIGLJK wrote:

Richard

I like it !
Being  history teacher it was even more fascinating. I love songs that illuminate the human struggle, and how simple lives should be honored as great contributors as well as the rich that men tht got all the credit.
Well done my friend.

Jim

PS - I love the dinosaur shirt.  !!

Thanks ...     

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785 Topic by neophytte

(2 replies, posted in My local band and me)

A request! (hope I did it well enough, I don't know the song): https://youtu.be/YCik9hUK1A4

Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pogues

The original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh0F41AvO_Q

Cheers

Richard 

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786 Reply by neophytte

(28 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

Classical Guitar wrote:

Neo I do not think it is the same. The  Fender Polish is not combustible and the polish you are using is marked  as Combustible which means it is not made in the same factory. By the way finder also sells a microfiber cloth for their polish. The polish you listed most likely has linseed oil  if it is supposed to be mixed before it is used.

True - I didn't notice that ... I'll have to have a look on the bottle to see what it consists of; I bought it from the John Mann shop to increase my purchase to get free postage (if I remember correctly), as postage to Australia from the USA seems to have grown dramatically over the last few years ....     

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787 Reply by neophytte

(28 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)

I use the PRS equivalent: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail … tar-polish

Better? Worse? Probably made in the same factory ... wink     

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788 Reply by neophytte

(4 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Welcome back for you brief visit - hope all is OK at your end ...     

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789 Reply by neophytte

(26 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Didn't we do a FSOTM on this subject??     

[EDIT] Here it is: https://www.chordie.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=34652

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790 Topic by neophytte

(10 replies, posted in My local band and me)

My cover: https://youtu.be/DIE7bO-BLfs

A song by Ralph McTell: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_McTell

Released on the "Streets..." album: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streets...

And a recording he made of it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NT08VzrXMQ

Couldn't find out much more about it ....

Enjoy!

Richard (in funky dinosaur tank top!) 

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791 Reply by neophytte

(3 replies, posted in Bands and artists)

RIP ...     

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792 Reply by neophytte

(11 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Nice, left a comment on SC ...     

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793 Reply by neophytte

(6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)

Looks like I've missed the first 61, maybe next year I'll watch it - but why stop when I'm on a winning streak .. ??     

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794 Reply by neophytte

(4 replies, posted in Music theory)

:thumbsup:     

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795 Reply by neophytte

(4 replies, posted in My local band and me)

TIGLJK wrote:

Nicely performed NEO !!!

Thanks!     

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796 Reply by neophytte

(3 replies, posted in Songwriting)

Nice work - times have been hard for us and I'm itching to get a holiday ...     

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797 Reply by neophytte

(4 replies, posted in My local band and me)

Tenement Funster wrote:

That's really well done, Neo ... you've got a great flowing guitar style and really good voice. For what it's worth, you probably didn't need as much reverb on the vocals. I loved your "No whistling" comment ... good stuff, buddy!

Thank you.

I'm using a single mic to pick everything up, so the reverb for the guitar is also the reverb for the vocals. Sometimes I get a good balance and sometimes not ... still experimenting smile

Cheers

Richard     

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798 Reply by neophytte

(7 replies, posted in Poems)

Tenement Funster wrote:

Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) once said something to the effect, that if he was ever complimented for having written a first-rate pop song, he'd consider it both an insult and a wake up call.

LOL - the conundrum of success!!

Cheers

Richard     

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799 Reply by neophytte

(7 replies, posted in Poems)

Classical Guitar wrote:

I have written some original classical guitar music

Please post some up!

Cheers

Richard     

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800 Reply by neophytte

(7 replies, posted in Poems)

Phill Williams wrote:

I also don't know who made that statement, but I like it.

Thanks - I haven't had the opportunity to use it for a while (and wasn't implying EB is a fool ... smile)     

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