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by Roger
Thu Sep 14, 2023 11:29 pm
Forum: Guitar Anoraks Forum
Topic: Wonderful Land by The Shadows
Replies: 0
Views: 19577

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...
by Roger
Sun Aug 27, 2023 1:50 pm
Forum: Guitar Anoraks Forum
Topic: The Anoraks Forum
Replies: 4
Views: 9183

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...
by Roger
Sat Aug 12, 2023 11:32 pm
Forum: Guitar Anoraks Forum
Topic: The Anoraks Forum
Replies: 4
Views: 9183

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...
by Roger
Sun Jun 26, 2022 11:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Em
Replies: 1
Views: 12620

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...
by Roger
Mon Nov 30, 2020 5:25 pm
Forum: Guitar Anoraks Forum
Topic: VE3000MGG Jamie Giltrap Tribute Guitar
Replies: 0
Views: 27526

VE3000MGG Jamie Giltrap Tribute Guitar

Found this on youtube the other day:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYr5d2nIJGs
Roger
by Roger
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: 81501

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...
by Roger
Mon Jun 29, 2020 11:52 pm
Forum: Guitar Anoraks Forum
Topic: Help? Rob Armstrong Guitar
Replies: 1
Views: 15222

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
by Roger
Sat Jun 13, 2020 8:31 pm
Forum: Gordon's Music
Topic: She Rocked My World
Replies: 1
Views: 14559

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
by Roger
Wed Jun 03, 2020 11:25 pm
Forum: Guitar Anoraks Forum
Topic: Thomann/Harley Benton L/H GS Travel Guitar
Replies: 6
Views: 31663

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...
by Roger
Fri May 29, 2020 12:54 am
Forum: Guitar Anoraks Forum
Topic: Bill Nelson Guitar Photos
Replies: 0
Views: 31182

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
by Roger
Thu May 28, 2020 12:06 am
Forum: Guitar Anoraks Forum
Topic: Thomann/Harley Benton L/H GS Travel Guitar
Replies: 6
Views: 31663

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...
by Roger
Mon May 25, 2020 8:29 pm
Forum: Guitar Anoraks Forum
Topic: Thomann/Harley Benton L/H GS Travel Guitar
Replies: 6
Views: 31663

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...
by Roger
Mon May 25, 2020 1:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Brian May
Replies: 3
Views: 34059

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 ...
by Roger
Sun May 24, 2020 11:00 pm
Forum: Guitar Anoraks Forum
Topic: Thomann/Harley Benton L/H GS Travel Guitar
Replies: 6
Views: 31663

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...
by Roger
Sun May 24, 2020 6:09 pm
Forum: Guitar Anoraks Forum
Topic: 12 string guitars
Replies: 10
Views: 29701

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...

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