mylittleeye's forum posts 212

I think I'd be tempted towards tubes if I actually performed, particularly with harmonica which transistors find particularly troublesome. Currently however space constraints require a one size fits all solution. which is why I've been drawn to the Peavey Vypyr VIP thing.

Ideally I'd have a dedicated harp amp. I once passed on a vintage Fender bassman in the late 1980's because I assumed it was for bass guitars, not knowing it's a holy grail for amplified harp! - who'd've thought it! - £80 the guy wanted!

Mind you the thing was 'kin huge and weighed a ton and was not remotely barrack room friendly. No doubt it found a better home.

Spray can stuff has little effect on Huntsmen.

Depends on how it's applied...

https://youtu.be/m212D4i-LMM?t=4m33s

Shoe polish works well

https://youtu.be/h32m969zQCE?t=1m

Stuffed in the right position I think a wallaby would make a great guitar stand.

Kangaroos would be better for bass.

I own one electric and one acoustic; both are shortscale 'cos I'm lazy. Just learned the other day that my old Copeland tinwhistle can fetch more on ebay than my two guitars did new but I dream that my Pawn Shop Mustang might become a similar sleeper - love this guitar!

Does anyone have any thoughts/experience on the Peavey Vypyr VIP amps? It seems to be presented as a friendly little mongrel modelling amp that "morphs from a bass amp to an acoustic amp, to an electric amp". Seems perfect for my situation but at the same time, too good to be true.

Uh? oh yeah... sorry.

I have a couple of wall hangers that look really cheap and nasty, I wish I'd spent more on getting the smart spring loaded clasping types. I expect I'll upgrade them when I get my bass. My acoustic lives propped against the wall next to my sofa. Those guitar floor stands always get in the way; floor/storage space is a real issue with London living so I'd rather cover wall space than floor space.

Likewise I found a folding tabletop music stand more compact and practical than those telescopic/fold-up floor stands; I truly hate those things.

I know, Tim Allen lied to use in the 90s when he said it was Duct tape on his sitcom

I know I'm lying when I sing Kansas's "Ducks in The Wind" ...but I just can't help myself

i've been duped. my life is a lie.

I was similarly traumatised when I noticed, after just 40 years, that Barbera Streisand has no L in her surname - not that I was ever a fan or anything...

I think joining a choir is one of the best things anyone can do to support learning instrument. It really helps to develop ear for music and understand Intervals And harmonies. It helps quickly build confidence and gets you used to making music with others As well as performing in front of an audience. I also found it the fastest way to become familiar with musical notation and learn to sight read. Basically I found it the most effective way to get music theory into my head.

Oh, That's interesting. I've just been reading about Jack's laying into Billy Childish about plagiarism after being dissed by him a few years back. A bit rich considering Billy's pedigree. Jack had previously been a fan of Mr Childish and clearly didn't appreciate his 'authenticity' being challenged by his former hero; we tend not to take ourselves so seriously over here. Taking on a wryly cynical veteren of the original UK punk scene, notorious for rejecting even the rebels is surely an exercise in futility. The irony of Blues guitarists dismissing each other's authenticity can't be overlooked either. No one has has a monopoly on dirty vintage lo-fi guitar tone. Left lane Cruiser, Bob Log III and The Bonnevilles, all do it 'better' to my mind and there's plenty more.

http://gloriousnoise.com/images/Jack-vs-Billy-large.jpg

> I still enjoy watching TV with a guitar and seeing how fast I can start playing the melody or chords to snippets of music on TV, theme songs, incidental music, commercial jingles.... ear/hand training.

BIG yes to this, particularly for turning over my fingerstyle patterns and chord changes Only normally possible alone mind you? There's a parlour guitar by my sofa at all times.

Having instruments scattered about the house helps too. In the 90's (Pre-guitar) I'd keep a harmonica/tinwhistle beside my PC for 'reboot time', as well as by the kettle.