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- Thu Sep 14, 2023 11:29 pm
- Forum: Guitar Anoraks Forum
- Topic: Wonderful Land by The Shadows
- Replies: 0
- Views: 19610
Wonderful Land by The Shadows
I've always liked the above tune, which for me does conjure up images of a far away place. So a few weeks ago I thought that I'd finally try to learn it. OK I know that I'm never going to sound like Hank and I don't have a Strat with heavy gauge strings etc etc, but one thing I am having trouble wit...
- Sun Aug 27, 2023 1:50 pm
- Forum: Guitar Anoraks Forum
- Topic: The Anoraks Forum
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9248
Re: The Anoraks Forum
Hi Brad and apologies for the delayed reply. I hope this finds you well. I have used Ernie Ball strings on my electric guitars for many years now, either 9s or 8s. I made that choice based on an article by Chris Spedding where he said that he used 8s, but replaced the top E with a 9 because he found...
- Sat Aug 12, 2023 11:32 pm
- Forum: Guitar Anoraks Forum
- Topic: The Anoraks Forum
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9248
The Anoraks Forum
Hello everyone! I'd just like to say a little bit about Gordon's Guitar Anoraks Forum. Not so long ago I found it to be a brilliant learning resource for me, being able to ask Gordon, Bob, Russ, Brad and several others about all things guitar. For instance, when I bought my project cheapie Tele over...
- Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:46 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Em
- Replies: 1
- Views: 12719
Em
As many of you will know my partner of 24 years Em was critically ill last year. After 4 weeks in hospital she was discharged last October. The consultant told her that her recovery could take at least 6 months, while other medical professionals were doubtful whether she would be able to walk proper...
- Mon Nov 30, 2020 5:25 pm
- Forum: Guitar Anoraks Forum
- Topic: VE3000MGG Jamie Giltrap Tribute Guitar
- Replies: 0
- Views: 28065
- Fri Oct 30, 2020 8:10 pm
- Forum: Guitar Anoraks Forum
- Topic: GOOD BUDGET GUITARS - sub £100 - let's not overlook them
- Replies: 16
- Views: 82112
Re: GOOD BUDGET GUITARS - sub £100 - let's not overlook them
Hi Brad, Agree with you 100% on this. For those who may not have seen our previous thread: https://www.giltrap.co.uk/discussion/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1687 On another subject I see that budget effects pedals are now available under the Amazon Basics brand (but I think they are made by Nux). They lo...
- Mon Jun 29, 2020 11:52 pm
- Forum: Guitar Anoraks Forum
- Topic: Help? Rob Armstrong Guitar
- Replies: 1
- Views: 15353
Re: Help? Rob Armstrong Guitar
https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instru ... 1289126167
If you are on Facebook there is a Rob Armstrong owners page (so I'm told, as I'm not on Facebook!).
You could always call him on 02476 442502.
Hope this helps,
Roger
If you are on Facebook there is a Rob Armstrong owners page (so I'm told, as I'm not on Facebook!).
You could always call him on 02476 442502.
Hope this helps,
Roger
- Sat Jun 13, 2020 8:31 pm
- Forum: Gordon's Music
- Topic: She Rocked My World
- Replies: 1
- Views: 14710
She Rocked My World
Hi G,
Just a question about this marvellous track - what does it feel like to be associated with the Who (I know that you knew John Entwhistle) and now be part of the their recording history?
Best to you both,
Roger
Just a question about this marvellous track - what does it feel like to be associated with the Who (I know that you knew John Entwhistle) and now be part of the their recording history?
Best to you both,
Roger
- Wed Jun 03, 2020 11:25 pm
- Forum: Guitar Anoraks Forum
- Topic: Thomann/Harley Benton L/H GS Travel Guitar
- Replies: 6
- Views: 31867
Re: Thomann/Harley Benton L/H GS Travel Guitar
Hi Brad, Very pleased to hear that all is good with the new guitar! I must have been lucky as when mine arrived a battery was already installed. I think what I'll do in the future is change the battery every time I change strings. What you say about the lack of bracing on the back of the guitar is i...
- Fri May 29, 2020 12:54 am
- Forum: Guitar Anoraks Forum
- Topic: Bill Nelson Guitar Photos
- Replies: 0
- Views: 31733
Bill Nelson Guitar Photos
https://www.billnelson.com/forum/willia ... sentiments
A weird and wonderful selection of guitars, some from the 60s which I never knew existed!
Enjoy!
Roger
A weird and wonderful selection of guitars, some from the 60s which I never knew existed!
Enjoy!
Roger
- Thu May 28, 2020 12:06 am
- Forum: Guitar Anoraks Forum
- Topic: Thomann/Harley Benton L/H GS Travel Guitar
- Replies: 6
- Views: 31867
Re: Thomann/Harley Benton L/H GS Travel Guitar
Hi Brad, Thank you for your kind words. These are dark times indeed and for me having some sort of structure and enjoying what I have always enjoyed (ie all things guitar!) is very important. I'm also finding that not planning too far ahead and taking things as they come a good coping strategy for m...
- Mon May 25, 2020 8:29 pm
- Forum: Guitar Anoraks Forum
- Topic: Thomann/Harley Benton L/H GS Travel Guitar
- Replies: 6
- Views: 31867
Re: Thomann/Harley Benton L/H GS Travel Guitar
Hi G, The Crafter was a very nice guitar: http://www.crafterguitars.uk.com/guitars/8-series/ I got it for a steal on ebay for £80 including a Ritter gig bag. Althought it was second hand it really was as new with no dings or scratches. The only issue was that it was very badly set up, but for £40 th...
- Mon May 25, 2020 1:32 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Brian May
- Replies: 3
- Views: 34250
Brian May
Since the start of the lock down I have been watching Brian May's videos on his Youtube channel. Words of wisdom, micro concerts and guitar lessons, all done from his living room with his Red Special (or replica) and a small Vox amp. Absolutely inspiring stuff and done in a spirit that reflects our ...
- Sun May 24, 2020 11:00 pm
- Forum: Guitar Anoraks Forum
- Topic: Thomann/Harley Benton L/H GS Travel Guitar
- Replies: 6
- Views: 31867
Thomann/Harley Benton L/H GS Travel Guitar
A few years ago I had a really nice Crafter D8 acoustic guitar, but had to sell it due to a frozen shoulder which made it difficult to play; I needed to find something smaller. So I had a conversation with Gordon via his forum. As we know he has used several smaller guitars for both live performance...
- Sun May 24, 2020 6:09 pm
- Forum: Guitar Anoraks Forum
- Topic: 12 string guitars
- Replies: 10
- Views: 29898
Re: 12 string guitars
Thanks for your kind comments Brad. Apologies for taking the thread away from 12 strings, but below are a couple of links which illustrate the value of the forum when it comes to getting advice from Gordon. The background was that I had a shoulder problem and so needed a smaller acoustic guitar. htt...