Post by: robsjack on August 29, 2014, 08:08:53 PM
What instruments do you play?
I started with a $300 Yamaha acoustic which I paid for by working over Christmas in my first job at Woolies right before I started my apprenticeship. I moved to Bass and joined a band in the late 80's playing pubs and clubs for 16 years. 1st pic is my trusty Fender Precision (early 80's vintage I think). I currently have a beautiful Taylor acoustic and for my birthday just gone I have moved to my first electric (an American standard tele).
Post by: McTavish on August 29, 2014, 08:24:04 PM
It was the funniest thing to see how fast they scrambled ten seconds into the first song to get out the back of the hall. Rock on.
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Post by: Bullant4x4 on August 29, 2014, 08:29:32 PM
Post by: scarps on August 29, 2014, 08:34:37 PM
Scarey really
Post by: Bird on August 29, 2014, 08:37:33 PM
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Post by: Marschy on August 29, 2014, 09:12:01 PM
Post by: UIZ733 on August 29, 2014, 09:16:42 PM
I play with my organ every now and then. My wife tells me I'm a dirty bugger when I do.Beat me to it...............she says "if you are getting that thing out again, make sure you use dettol and a wire brush".
Post by: Big Tread on August 29, 2014, 09:21:08 PM
Post by: rossbarb on August 29, 2014, 09:55:49 PM
the other plays the bagpipes extremely well, he also plays the tin whistle, low d whistle, boudrin drum, harmonica,celtic harp, didg, anything he puts his hand to,
barb
Post by: Bullant4x4 on August 29, 2014, 10:07:45 PM
Bought myself a harmonica when we travelled last year and taught myself how to play, but would live a few lessons to learn the right techniques.
I brought JP Allen's DVDs and downloadable lessons. (If you buy the 5 disc set you get free access to the download stuff) Pretty easy to follow and liked his technic.
http://www.harmonica.com/lessons/
Post by: Big Tread on August 29, 2014, 10:21:23 PM
I brought JP Allen's DVDs and downloadable lessons. (If you buy the 5 disc set you get free access to the download stuff) Pretty easy to follow and liked his technic.
http://www.harmonica.com/lessons/
Thanks for the tip, I'll look that up.
Post by: Bullant4x4 on August 30, 2014, 05:20:33 PM
Thanks for the tip, I'll look that up.
If you want a copy let me know , I'll burn you a copy .
Post by: 2impulsiv on August 30, 2014, 05:41:03 PM
Post by: Vitara_JaycoSwift_Outback on August 30, 2014, 07:52:38 PM
Post by: MattNQ on September 02, 2014, 01:47:12 PM
Got a sweet Rickenbacker 610 Fireglo & Vox AC30 25th anniversary (Not the best model btw. Been meaning to mod it for years)
Also have an unusual old Yamaha S-50 Acoustic. Japanese built in the late 60's from the few fragements of info on the web. Classical shaped body, but used steel strings. I've got a nylon set on at the moment. Very nice sound.
Been sorely tempted of late to sell the Ric & Vox to finance a good camera, but can't part with them just yet ;D
(http://mattlarsen.smugmug.com/Other/Mashup/i-QDtftd9/0/L/DSC_5882mod1-L.jpg)
(http://mattlarsen.smugmug.com/Other/Mashup/i-c87cVMf/0/L/DSC_5788mod1-L.jpg)
Post by: smartyingreen on September 02, 2014, 05:58:06 PM
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That's me 2nd one in about 4 years ago.
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Post by: MMblue on September 02, 2014, 06:14:35 PM
Post by: HEM19X on September 02, 2014, 08:03:16 PM
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Post by: Bill on September 04, 2014, 07:09:20 AM
Bill
Post by: Snow on September 04, 2014, 07:21:59 AM
No Names
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Good times Mark. :cup:
I have me a harem of guitars both acoustic and electric, six strings and basses. I dabble with mandolin and ukulele, and I play in church bands and a Bluegrass band.
Strummin around a campfire is icing on the cake. Love it.
Post by: austastar on September 04, 2014, 09:56:17 AM
does the recorder count??
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AVxd_da6dTg/VAeqQcWP4DI/AAAAAAAA_Z4/5Y0PgZvM7wQ/w378-h819-no/100_2107-1.JPG)
cheers
Post by: robsjack on September 04, 2014, 10:04:08 AM
Snow - After 16 years or so of playing bass in clubs bands I finally got out of that. The constant movements due to my engineering/construction work made it impossible to commit to a band. I play more guitar these days and only the bass occasionally. I lead our local church band too.
rob
Post by: MattNQ on September 04, 2014, 11:49:13 AM
Kids all play something too. Daughter plays double bass (she figured it was cooler than the violin) son #1 plays tenor sax, son#2 plays clarinet. We reckon getting them into music is a worthwhile investment.
Austastar,
struth, I had no idea you could get a recorder that big. I used to dread my kids "recorder soiree" at school.
Intrigued, I looked up these big ones - they have a very nice sound !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZmMMOnXwPg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZmMMOnXwPg)
Post by: GrahamFamily on September 04, 2014, 09:02:08 PM
Post by: Bullant4x4 on September 04, 2014, 10:35:50 PM
Hi,
does the recorder count??
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AVxd_da6dTg/VAeqQcWP4DI/AAAAAAAA_Z4/5Y0PgZvM7wQ/w378-h819-no/100_2107-1.JPG)
cheers
Is that a Nimbin recorder? Or just got busted :D
Post by: austastar on September 05, 2014, 10:47:36 AM
It goes toot, not bong.
Cheers,
Post by: Bullant4x4 on September 05, 2014, 04:05:21 PM
Hi,
It goes toot, not bong.
Cheers,
I've gone toot before peaking lol :D Tongue in cheek but did enjoy the butterfly feeling!
Post by: StrvnMrvn on September 05, 2014, 04:55:10 PM
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Post by: robbo1172 on September 05, 2014, 06:28:46 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNK4RK5DkMI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNK4RK5DkMI)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-Iavp5E8bc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-Iavp5E8bc)
Now uni is nearly wound up I'm looking to get back into it...
Looking at the stage, that's me on the right...
Robbo
Post by: McTavish on September 06, 2014, 12:08:19 AM
Post by: robbo1172 on September 06, 2014, 07:32:44 PM
Had some good times along the way, met the now missus at a gig, and a few memorable moments to boot.
Robbo
Post by: McTavish on September 07, 2014, 10:53:39 PM
Yeah ta, kept me in drinking silver but that was about it.
Had some good times along the way, met the now missus at a gig, and a few memorable moments to boot.
Robbo
So you've just proved the old saying "the guitarist always get's the chick !" Excellent !!
Post by: robbo1172 on January 04, 2015, 08:42:55 AM
www.rockfactor.com.au (http://www.rockfactor.com.au)
https://www.facebook.com/rockfactorduo (https://www.facebook.com/rockfactorduo)
First gig is at Coonamble, January 10th...
Robbo
Post by: jackriley on January 04, 2015, 09:00:36 AM
I play in a camp fire band with a mate of mine. Look us up on Facebook, Big Truck is our name. Had our first gig away from the camp fire late last year, was an awaesome experience.
:cheers:
Post by: jackriley on January 04, 2015, 09:05:30 AM
Post by: lochgilphead on January 04, 2015, 10:12:22 AM
Play a bit of Didg, circular breathing still the problem.
Me too SJ. Also been playing guitar for a couple of years but really only on the cowboy chords. Would love to pick up the circular breathing as I have a very good didge. The sound of a didge in the bush around a campfire - magic.
Any swaggers out there that teach Didge?? ;D Mac
Post by: robbo1172 on March 06, 2015, 01:34:48 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL3Y9uRtrqo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL3Y9uRtrqo)
Third gig and two practices after three years away from it.
The crowd is going off... ;D
Robbo
Post by: fluids on March 06, 2015, 07:05:56 PM
It's a great distraction .... When I'm not working, or camping .... Which means I don't get to play as much as I'd like too .... But last time we went camping I took a guitar with me (and I haven't done that in years).
Kev..
Post by: oldmate on March 06, 2015, 07:56:44 PM
We've been doing a few little demos for our website and my mate popped this on the old you tube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL3Y9uRtrqo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL3Y9uRtrqo)
Third gig and two practices after three years away from it.
The crowd is going off... ;D
Robbo
:cup:
Post by: McTavish on March 06, 2015, 10:33:15 PM
We've been doing a few little demos for our website and my mate popped this on the old you tube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL3Y9uRtrqo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL3Y9uRtrqo)
Third gig and two practices after three years away from it.
The crowd is going off... ;D
Robbo
Great lead break Robbo !
Post by: robbo1172 on March 07, 2015, 12:35:06 PM
Robbo...
Post by: tracker on March 07, 2015, 02:46:22 PM
Old drummer / vocalist in country / middle off the road stuff
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Post by: michael56 on March 07, 2015, 06:28:33 PM
Cheers
Michael. :cheers: :cheers:
Post by: Garfish on March 08, 2015, 07:12:14 AM
Sent from my fingers via my brain
Post by: Trailer Bloke on March 08, 2015, 11:07:09 AM
Post by: macca on March 08, 2015, 04:59:50 PM
Think the grandson will be a muso he is always on his drums, uke or keyboard and he loves aka daka
Post by: robsjack on March 09, 2015, 11:18:03 AM
Post by: BadSeed on March 09, 2015, 01:28:02 PM
Yes, I'm an ex muso for a livingkinda guy .... Been playing since I was 10. Have a nice little collection of guitars and amps and, and, and .... And a room dedicated as a studio with way too many toys accumulated over the last 40+yrs.
It's a great distraction .... When I'm not working, or camping .... Which means I don't get to play as much as I'd like too .... But last time we went camping I took a guitar with me (and I haven't done that in years).
Kev..
Very nice collection.
I've had a couple of guitars over the years but I have now settled on a Gibson SG with P90's.
This one isn't mine but it's the same colour/model
(http://www.themusiczoo.com/images/4-04-12/7109_SG_Special_60s_Tribute_WSW_101320513_1.jpg)
I play on my own at home just for fun. I'm not good or anything like that but the wife and kids don't mind.
I've got my youngest daughter stated now as well, she's learning fast. She wanted an accoustic but can't get her arms over a full dreadnaught size so we settled on a Fender Telecoustic, which is like an accousitc/telecaster hybrid. It's a little weird but a great guitar and sounds great through an amp. The body resonates ok when it's not plugged in.
(http://cdn.guitar.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/thumbnail/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/f/e/fender-telecoustic-plus-sherwood-green.jpg)