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by MajorTom
Sun Mar 27, 2011 1:01 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: What kind of gear do you have and are you happy with it?
Replies: 45
Views: 39102

Re: What kind of gear do you have and are you happy with it?

My gear: Fender USA stratocaster (~2007) Fender Blues Jr Amp Ernie Ball Wah Pedal Boss looping pedal (RC-20 I think) Cole Clark FL2AC (acoustic with pickups) MI Audio overdrive pedal (which I never use) Dying for an epi casino, but while looking for one recently I got sidetracked and ended up buying...
by MajorTom
Sat Mar 12, 2011 12:31 am
Forum: Blues Guitar Playing
Topic: How should I start?
Replies: 15
Views: 16047

Re: How should I start?

Playing guitar is a physical activity, like kicking a ball. You can learn all you want about the theory of kicking a ball, but it still comes down to practice and feel and muscle memory. If you start thinking too much while you're trying to kick the ball, you're going to muff it. :thumbsup: I agree...
by MajorTom
Fri Feb 18, 2011 11:57 pm
Forum: Blues Talk'n Web
Topic: Greatest guitar solo....ever
Replies: 28
Views: 25357

Re: Greatest guitar solo....ever

Jimi Hendrix playing All Along The Watchtower was the guitar soloing that made me want to learn guitar.

Special mention goes to Neil Young - Down By The River.
by MajorTom
Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:45 am
Forum: The Blues Room - Your Songs
Topic: The Supernatural
Replies: 5
Views: 5728

Re: The Supernatural

Great work mate! I really enjoyed this :thumbsup:
by MajorTom
Sun Feb 13, 2011 12:52 am
Forum: Blues Guitar Playing
Topic: What are you listening to now?
Replies: 67
Views: 65936

Re: What are you listening to now?

Well it may not be blues, but I've been listening to The Social Network soundtrack, by Trent Reznor (of nine inch nails) and Atticus Ross. Absolutely amazing electronic tunes.

On the bluesier side of things, well soul/rhythm and blues, I've just bought Mavis Staples- You Are Not Alone.
by MajorTom
Fri Dec 17, 2010 1:32 pm
Forum: Blues Talk'n Web
Topic: Eric Clapton New Album 2010!
Replies: 86
Views: 91969

Re: Eric Clapton New Album 2010!

I'm not a huge fan of any of Eric's studio albums that I've heard- though haven't got From The Cradle.
Live recordings is where he shines.
by MajorTom
Tue Dec 14, 2010 9:16 am
Forum: Guestbook, Site News, Admin Notes, Forum Rules
Topic: Hard times
Replies: 47
Views: 41632

Re: Hard times

nxsneil wrote:Just cleaned the Swimming pool and going for a swim :haha:
I'm with you Neil. Work went overtime- didn't get home until 7pm, but still blue sky and warm. Going to head down to the pool to do a few laps. Loving this weather :cool:
by MajorTom
Tue Nov 23, 2010 3:17 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: After Weeding - Sowing
Replies: 7
Views: 7421

Re: After Weeding - Sowing

I've also got the epiphone casino on my wishlist. Unfortunately I spent all my money going overseas and now have a fair bit of debt to pay off before I can get one. I've also tried out the LP goldtop with p90s, but the casino is the sound I want. They're more in the $1,000 to $1,200 range over here....
by MajorTom
Wed Nov 17, 2010 10:30 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Blocking the Trem?
Replies: 18
Views: 17212

Re: Blocking the Trem?

Steps for blocking trem:

1. Don't do it- learn to love the trem :away:

Sorry, I've got nothing of use to add...
by MajorTom
Mon Nov 15, 2010 12:51 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Forumla 1
Replies: 6
Views: 6797

Re: Forumla 1

:tears: That was pretty hard to watch... At least Mark tried something by pitting early- though probably should have done it even earlier while the safety car was out. Don't know what Alonso was thinking though- he pretty much gifted it to Vettel while trying to cover Webber's move. I don't think he...
by MajorTom
Sun Nov 14, 2010 1:19 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Forumla 1
Replies: 6
Views: 6797

Forumla 1

I know this doesn't even remotely relate to blues, but there's currently less than an hour until the final formula 1 race of the season and I'm getting nervous, so I thought I'd post. I'm hoping for a miracle so that Mark Webber can win the championship, which is what is needed after a pretty poor q...
by MajorTom
Sun Nov 14, 2010 1:11 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Facebook
Replies: 13
Views: 11974

Re: Facebook

No facebook for me- I refuse to conform.
I did like 'the social network' film though...

Kalle, is your daughter going to be staying anywhere in particular, or going all over the place?
by MajorTom
Fri Oct 29, 2010 10:49 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Any Record Collectors Here?
Replies: 1
Views: 3088

Re: Any Record Collectors Here?

I've got a few records, though nothing especially rare. My favourite is a George Harrison 'Concert For Bangladesh' LP which is a triple vinyl release in a cool package. My main want is a Neil Young 'Time Fades Away' LP, which is the only one of his albums not to have been released on another format,...
by MajorTom
Wed Oct 20, 2010 1:25 pm
Forum: Gear
Topic: mic recording positions
Replies: 11
Views: 10395

Re: mic recording positions

I'd recommend giving it a try if you can. It really given me some extra air to the sound in my recordings.
It's definitely on the (very long) list of music equipment I want...
by MajorTom
Wed Oct 20, 2010 11:34 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Good Vibrations (No - not the song!)
Replies: 4
Views: 5194

Re: Good Vibrations (No - not the song!)

I've also had the understanding that being able to feel the guitar vibrating is a good thing- and my experience has found this to be true.

I also think that your theory on why a one piece body sounds pretty convincing, but also don't have the technical knowledge to back this up.
by MajorTom
Wed Oct 20, 2010 5:52 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: mic recording positions
Replies: 11
Views: 10395

Re: mic recording positions

Great clips- I'd never realised how much of a difference the mic position made. I thought it would be much more subtle.
Unfortunately I don't have a mic, so can't actually offer any constructive input...
by MajorTom
Wed Oct 20, 2010 5:50 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Roll it over
Replies: 1
Views: 3317

Re: Roll it over

Roll it over the song that appears on the Rainbow concert has any one listened to the words and thought how rude it sounds what does it mean? Do you have to ask? Although the fact that you've pointed it out as sounding rude, I think you're on the right track ;) But seriously, I didn't know this son...
by MajorTom
Fri Oct 15, 2010 12:00 pm
Forum: The Blues Room - Your Songs
Topic: Home alone blues....
Replies: 8
Views: 8971

Re: Home alone blues....

Awesome playing Blindboy- I really enjoyed that. Sounds like you were in the zone!
by MajorTom
Sun Oct 10, 2010 12:19 pm
Forum: Gear
Topic: Relicking the FrankenStrat
Replies: 12
Views: 15036

Re: Relicking the FrankenStrat

What a great looking guitar!

Every time I bang my strat I cringe, but now I'll just think of the frankenstrat and tell myself that's what I'm working towards...
by MajorTom
Sun Oct 10, 2010 4:10 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Shorting tube/valve
Replies: 2
Views: 4066

Shorting tube/valve

Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone could help me out with a problem with my blues junior. I don't have much technical knowledge or experience with amps. I was just playing it when all of a sudden the sound of the strings disappeared and a deep hum started getting progressively louder. I noticed the ...