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If it's a Who tribute band, does that mean that the other "celebrities" involved are going to be tribute acts as well?

The story I heard, many years ago, was a variation on that theme, and that his mother had a heavy Yiddish accent, thus making "Gary" sound like "Geddy".

He needs to reimburse himself after having been embezzeled by his former PA..... [url="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-29819631"]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-29819631[/url]

Have a look at this site for more info on Aria & other Matsumoku built guitars... [url][url="http://www.matsumoku.org/guitars.html"]http://www.matsumoku.org/guitars.html[/url][/url]

I found that the recording process really helped, both the playing and learning the words. I could never remember the lyrics for songs (that I'd written! ), and always had to have lyric "crib" sheets for each song by the mic stand. This made things really difficult, as you'd not only forget the words, but forget where you were/what you were playing in a song. Somewhat awkward. When it came to recording the songs, doing the music separate to the lyrics really helped me concentrate on the neccesary parts individually, and it became so much easier doing those songs at the next rehearsal, as I'd not only remember the words, and so could concentrate on the music far more easily too.

Destroyer basses were made in the 80's, and were available in the UK. Like the Iceman, I don't think that they were an overly popular model in the UK, but there were certainly a few about. Not sure how many survived though. Sweet looking reissue, it's about time they revisited the Destroyer. Must admit, I really want one of the Artist reissues, now I want a Destroyer bass too!

TBH, I don't think he knows what he wants (apart from making a noise)! He does like a bit of rock and a bit of acoustic stuff to, from Nickelback (I know...) to Newton Faulkner, pretty much anything we might have on in the car, though I must say, he's not that keen on Pop (where his sister likes One D, The Vamps & other such pre-teen marketed Pop). I think the next step would be to find a guitar tutor willing to teach him, and discuss it with them.

How wee? He's 7, but quite tall for his age, which is why I think that a 3/4 scale would be better for him, and also that it'd last a few years as well. Had a look at the Harley Benton strat-a-like starter kits at Thomann, seems to look like a decent bit of kit (and should withstand a bit of battering too). Showed it to the boss, but she reckons he'd be better off with an acoustic, and that a teacher would prefer him to use an acoustic. I think it wouldn't matter what he played, so long as he was willing, though an acoustic may well be "quieter" when he's "practicing". Seen a few 3/4 scale acoustics that look half decent in the price range, though a bit concerned about the depth of the body. If someone did a cheap thinline acoustic, that would be an excellent "half-way house". Thanks for the input.

It sounds like they've employed a former Gibson Quality Control employee...

Saw them way back in 1988, with their original frontman Chuck Mosely. Never gelled with Mike Patton as a frontman after Chuck left.

My wee lad is after a guitar for Christmas, so the boss has asked me to look into it. He's got a short scale el-cheapo nylon strung acoustic (that's been superglued back together a few times!), and lets just say that what he lacks in ability, he more than makes up for in enthusiasm... Though he does keep saying that he wants a bass. AFAIK, the boss is trying to line up some guitar lessons for him, but I need to find a suitable instrument for him to use, but also which will be a decent "investment" (meaning more that it should last him a few years at least). So, I was thinking of something along the lines of a 3/4 scale guitar. Anyone got any recommendations (types/brands/etc)? The choices seem to be pretty limited to either mainly Strat-like clones, a few Tele-a-likes and LP-a-likes. I like the look of the Epiphone EB LP (simple and sturdy), or should I consider a Strat/Tele (hard tail versions) as well?

Another vote for the EHX Small Clone/Nano Clone/Neo Clone. If you want retro looks, the "big box" steel Small Clone is the one to go for. And no, I won't sell you mine. The last version of the big box reissues was best IMO, the full retro look, but with true bypass switching. I used to have terrible problems with bleed on a previous version that wasn't true bypass (worse on an older Small Stone). I had a Nano Clone as a backup for a while, very nice sounding pedal, but not quite as nice sounding as the Small Clone for some reason. Sold it when I had a clear out of gear a few years back. Haven't tried or heard the Neo Clone, but would expect it to be in the same sonic ball park as the Small & Nano Clones. Don't Behringer make a plastic bodied clone of the "big box" Small Clone?

And for somewhere to store your spare picks, just in case the one in hand goes pinging off somewhere. Quite like the look of the BB424X over the standard BB424.

I was once informed by a Guitar Tech, that the reason my bass had fret buzz was... "You're playing too hard".

Did the Mastodon/Feist split ever come out? It sounded like a very interesting prospect, Feist doing a Mastodon song & vice versa.

All this talk of Canadian rock & no mention yet of Voivod, OK, so they're more "metal" but they have had their "rock" moments, from albums like "Angel Rat" & "The Outer Limits" to the later albums with a certain Mr Jason Newstead on bass (Voivod, Katorz & Infini). Superb band IMO. RIP Denis "Piggy" D'Amour.

Ever tried helping him get the drums set up? You could help load in, get stands up & place cymbals so he can get them set up for him, you could get drums & cymbals out of cases, hi-hat stand etc, etc. While he's faffing about getting them all into position, you can set your gear up. Being in a band is a team effort after all, so if everyone pulls together as a team, all good for the "common cause", which is why you are all in a rehearsal room together in the first place... surely?

Don't you have to wear a red uniform & get chased by dogs a lot to play Post Rock? I'll get me coat...

Some very nice basses in that there collection, good article too. Loved the bit about the custom JayDee.

"Mm Bongo, Mm Bongo, They play it in the Congo" Sorry...

Still think Lady GaGa is Dee Snyder's love child...

"Tonight Matthew, I'm going to be..."

Venom inspired a lot of the thrash era bands, as did a lot of punk bands from the late 70's/early 80's. Pretty sure there were a few other NWOBHM bands that had a similar vocal style, but can't remember their names (old age). Thrash was the start of the gruff/growly vocals, but that also inspired the next wave of Death Metal & hardcore punk in the mid to late 80's, which is where the style became de-rigeur (Napalm Death, Extreme Noise Terror, Doom, Carcass etc)

Love the look and potential of these, just never had the opportunity to try one out.

[quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1401109940' post='2460105'] That's done - I even listened to a few tracks!!!( and enjoyed the fact it actually sounds Scottish) [/quote] Scottish Hip Hop? Sounds very interesting indeed!