I had one of these in the 60s but the 2 pickup version ,I ended up swapping the neck for a hofner sg neck it ended up as a really nice guitar ,I think the tunamatic bridge could be an option if an original one isnt available
1,126 2015-02-15 05:43:46
Re: help!! rappier 44 in need of bridge!! (12 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
1,127 2015-02-14 12:42:03
Re: Books (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Thanks Phill It is a good book ,Perhaps not generally available in your local shop but certainly on amazon if any one is interested .
1,128 2015-02-13 23:32:12
Topic: Books (7 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I'm not sure if this is allowed so if it isn't please remove this post .But I found out that one of the guys at the Lancaster Blues club has written a book on early blues history ,The book is called Railroadin Some by Max Haymes Its full of interesting stuff including lyrics and illustrations .
Like I say if this is a transgression of the rules then I apologise but its worth a read if you can find a copy .
1,129 2015-02-12 10:42:13
Re: There's a good song in there somewhere (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Vid now on You tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5IQwWNoYis
1,130 2015-02-11 23:23:54
Re: There's a good song in there somewhere (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
OK guys Ive changed a couple of things and it seems to fit now ,hope you like it
1,131 2015-02-10 23:41:24
Re: There's a good song in there somewhere (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Funny you should say about wrong bar Jim last night we went to a speakers club I got up and the way I introduced my self was a great ice breaker I stood up and said hello good evening my name is Graham and I'm an alcoholic ,whoops sorry wrong meeting ...... must have been the shortest speech ever but it certainly broke the ice .
Any way re the song I've got the first two verses sorted but the last verse doesn't quite fit the progression so I need to re think it a little I'll add the chords I have in a minute or two but the last verse will have to wait till tomorrow .
1,132 2015-02-10 21:48:33
Topic: There's a good song in there somewhere (6 replies, posted in Songwriting)
I wrote this song today hope you like it .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5IQwWNoYis
There's a good song in there somewhere
By Graham Windle ©all rights reserved 10/02/2015
E A
As I'm getting older ,and my mind is getting slow,
B A E
sometimes it gets harder just to make it through the show.
E
I take the stage, I strike a chord,
A
a wave of applause is heard.
B
There's a good song in there somewhere,
A E
if I only knew the words.
E A
The second song goes better, the people start to warm,
B A E
I trip over the mic stand, and nearly break my arm.
We laugh it off, and shout out loud,
A
“Its all part of the show”
B
The audience think that its a stunt,
A E
and no one needs to know.
A E
And now the show is ended, and the songs have all been played.
B
The encore is all over.
A E
And the audience gone away
A
All the gear is packed up
E
My music has been heard.
B
There's a good song in there somewhere,
A E
If I only knew the words
1,133 2015-02-09 00:31:48
Re: children (17 replies, posted in Poems)
I think its good to bounce ideas about Bill sometimes it produces something really great
1,134 2015-02-08 23:25:04
Re: children (17 replies, posted in Poems)
perhaps these two lines Phill
the old must die to give more space
good night good day hello new life
1,135 2015-02-08 23:12:00
Re: Jesus Train (10 replies, posted in Poems)
While I'm not at all a religious person I do respect peoples beliefs ,I did a benefit gig at the weekend for a Christian biker group Good people shine through regardless of race or creed .This is a good poem Scott and I feel would be a good song I look forward to hearing how you progress with it .
Great stuff
1,136 2015-02-08 23:05:55
Re: children (17 replies, posted in Poems)
I don't think there's a problem with the word blackboard ,but you could perhaps change it to slate if you wanted ,but personally I would leave it as is .
1,137 2015-02-06 22:49:13
Re: Where did you sleep last night (8 replies, posted in My local band and me)
The bar is the Lass o Gowery is in central Manchester , Charles St and will be hosting events every 2 weeks now .Sam Hain from the indy band Glass Tides is hosting it ,Sam invited me to play at this first night but every one is welcome to come and play. GTX if you get down to your friends check it out I will probably do a second night there some time as well,
1,138 2015-02-06 22:30:27
Re: Turning a performance around (9 replies, posted in Acoustic)
It can be difficult some times to engage an audience , I've played allsorts of venues , worst thing is the taverna/restaurant gig ,People just want to eat and talk ,they may be listening with half an ear ,you are just background music ,grin and bear it play the songs take the money .Sometimes bar gigs can be as bad but at least you can engage with the audience make sure you grab em with something exiting every few numbers so they know your there ,festivals if your the opening act make sure your better than who ever's following if your following some one make sure your better than the one before give it 110%.Theaters If there paying to see you you've probably made it cos they're paying to see you give the audience what they want and enjoy your self
1,139 2015-02-06 11:17:48
Re: Some Days (20 replies, posted in Songwriting)
Great lyrics Jeff but I cant seem to get into the groove with the tune when I played it I will wait to listen to your recording before I try it again to see where I'm going wrong.
1,140 2015-02-06 09:13:10
Re: Film Maker seeks Musicians Music (1 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Send me an email via the link on here I might have some stuff you could be intrested in also my son is a bbc producer so we might have mutual intrests
1,141 2015-02-05 17:58:10
Re: Looking For A Written Auto/Biography Of The Dave Clark 5 (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Good luck Bill I would offer to record it but we dont have the equipment
1,142 2015-02-05 17:53:00
Re: Where did you sleep last night (8 replies, posted in My local band and me)
yep clapham just up from settle on the way to kendal .
The conservatory lighting thing was a bit of an experiment .
I'll be doing it at a charity do in Blackburn on Saturday between 11am and 2 pm and also in Manchester at a bar called Lass o Gowery on Sunday from about 8pm.
1,143 2015-02-05 17:44:45
Re: Looking For A Written Auto/Biography Of The Dave Clark 5 (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Bill on UK radio today there was an interview with Dave Clark and it seems that BBC 2 have a documentary that is being shown on Sunday Feb 15th so if you have access to a proxy server then you should be able get it via the BBCs i player service alternately you can probably watch it live using Filmon.com.
1,144 2015-02-05 00:03:42
Topic: Where did you sleep last night (8 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Hope you like my version of this old Lead belly classic
1,145 2015-02-04 01:15:50
Re: Looking For A Written Auto/Biography Of The Dave Clark 5 (15 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I saw DC5 at Blackpool in the 60s when they had bits and pieces in the charts they were guesting on the Dick Emery show which was playing a summer season at the winter gardens theatre.they mimed to two songs and smiled alot at the audience and dancing girls.
1,146 2015-02-03 22:15:31
Re: A Rock Group Plays With Music Stands (35 replies, posted in Electric)
We play a lot of out door gigs and Kev J of this forum often joins us in the show ,one of the places we played regularly was very windy and we always had to peg the sheets to the stand on several occasions Kev and I have chased each others sheets down the beach when there has been a severe gust .
1,147 2015-02-02 09:25:12
Topic: increasing volume of acoustic guitar (3 replies, posted in Acoustic)
Recently I have been playing at an acoustic blues club and I find that my guitar sometimes gets lost in the background as there may often be four our five playing at once.some times to the point where I dont hear it.Has any one any ideas .I cant hit the thing any harder nor do i want to put really heavy strings on as I play the same guitar elswhere amplified and it fine.When I do a solo spot it fine its just when theres a few playing ,last night we had 5 guitars a mandolin ,a banjo apiano ,harmonica and kazzoo at one point ,my slide part was inaudable to me but ok for the folks sat in front I thought of a mini amp and an earpiece so I can at least hear myself.
1,148 2015-01-31 08:53:17
Re: A Rock Group Plays With Music Stands (35 replies, posted in Electric)
I need one please can we organise a benefit concert called lets buy graham a teleprompter cos he has the memory of a goldfish ....lol
1,149 2015-01-30 11:09:29
Re: loop station (5 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I have the joyo classic over drive its a fantastic pedal and as willholt says a fraction of the cost of a tube screamer
1,150 2015-01-30 10:56:43
Re: Mary - Cover song (2 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Well played kev are you gonna do it when we play at Blackburn next month