AndyTravis

Had 2 from August 16th. not sure I’ve made the right choice… but.. here it is. attractively named “August 2024” I’m currently on holiday so this is just a demo idea sent to the band from earlier In the month rather than a specific recording. I like the idea that the pacey parts are the bike’s former life racing down hills and the angrier parts (namely drums) are the crazed destruction that let to the house and the bike being knackered together… https://on.soundcloud.com/GD1NoyK5d1qKCxd28

In all honesty, I’m 13 years younger than the drummer, 9 years younger than the singer and I dress like a 17 year old…so…I not only look younger, but also totally ridiculous too 🤣 my beard adds years. i could pass for 30 if I shaved it off. Mrs T says I look about 13 when I do shave - she hates it.

Yeah - if he’s not willing to play the game, he’s either lazy or dodgy.

I’d want to see it in person - I will say, my gut instinct says it’s legit. I’m sure some internal shots would confirm, and some stamp pics. poor effort from seller - but not necessarily a shady deal.

That’s going on my headstone

You’re worse than me 😂

Looks like a First Act Delia shape… But not the headstock. looks blummin lovely

Tell her you’re picking it up for me 😘😂

yeah I’m in Lanzarote so even if I fancied a long drive from Manchester I’m nowhere near - it’ll be long gone by then

Damn bargain of the month if that’s not a scam. id make good use of that… nevermind

Oh bollocks. Im on holiday.

Back in the fold - my Pelham Blue Jack Casady

yeah - saw that. absolutely no need for it. thought of this thread straight away

Yes. It’s based in copper. whut.

£4.59 and a copy of Ladybird’s rumplestiltskin…

Like a walnut colour. Seem to recall my Gold top was opaque brown…

would be very interested to sit with this and the Epi.

Just a piece of paper will do? Im happy to shove a mug shot of me with the item… coincidentally…this item is for sale…

I generally listen to lyrics and drum cues - our new drummer is much better at indicating changes. I write about half the bands songs so I have a fair idea. One tune though, our current set opener - I wrote with 8 bars of the main riff for the verse. It was deemed that lyrically - it worked better with 6 bars - we’ve been playing it for months and my internal “counting in 4’s” brain means I almost always fluff it. Then I realised our guitarist changes pedals between verse and chorus - so if I’m doubting myself - I look out for the chequered vans about to stamp on a pedal 🤣 but I practice at home through all 12 tunes we have (originals) and then make sure I keep an eye on stuff at rehearsals. Singer has a habit of working on lyrics until we record the tune - so it’s best not to rely on him. Guitarist is a proper stickler though - so I trust him 🤣

Yeah - I should’ve got one of those when I had the chance. I will say - there’s little to nothing between the Korean and Chinese ones.

Ah the swings and roundabouts in my head…honestly… In July 2021, Epiphone announced Pelham Blue Jack Casady basses. I missed my old Jack Casady terribly, I sold it when I was broke following the birth of Oldest Daughter. It was a gold Peerless made one I bought when I worked in a guitar shop - I played that thing until my hands couldn’t play anymore, festivals, gigs, somewhere in my memory also says a TV show…anyhow. Here’s me playing the gold one - think this was in The Raymond Review/Soho Review bar… So I got a blue one - and it was lovely, just as i remembered them to be. I got a Babicz bridge on it and changed the knobs to Gibson Amber top Hats - just looked better than the light gold speed knobs it came with. At that time I was in a funk/rock band and played lots of slappy tight stuff - the Casady just sat watching on, and eventually I sold it. As things have a habit of doing - everything changed, I planned to knock it all on the head And stop playing all together. Then a chance exchange of messages turned into a band and it’s going really well - I have myself a lovely Gibson Ripper, and I’d love a second one - but they are inordinately expensive… Ive tried all sorts as a backup - the best being a Shergold Marathon - now with our very own @Maude Anyhow fate stepped in - and my blue Casady reappeared! The Ibanez case, amber knobs and Babicz all telling. I messaged @Grooverjr Turns out @MM Stingray 62 had replaced the machineheads with Grover’s (as now used by Gibson) which is definitely a worthwhile upgrade - smoother and more reassuring. So, it’s home… Couldn’t be more chuffed. Does everything I need - rehearsal tomorrow and gigs 30th/31st… And, it’s blue…