Lozz196 Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 So today I was asked to join a punk covers band on the skinny stringed instrument, lead guitar no less. I of course said yes, I’ve known the guys in the band for years, they only do something like 10 or 12 gigs a year and all local so nice & easy. Just gotta learn how to play lead guitar I suppose…. 21 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Cee Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Congratulations! What a way to start the year! 😁👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Excellent. You can now throw all of those guitarist tantrums you had to endure as a bass player. Don't forget to remind them how irreplaceable you are. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted December 31, 2022 Author Share Posted December 31, 2022 3 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Excellent. You can now throw all of those guitarist tantrums you had to endure as a bass player. Don't forget to remind them how irreplaceable you are. Agree, don’t they know it’s all about me? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franticsmurf Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 Great news! Don't forget, the secret to being a lead guitarist is VOLUME! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted December 31, 2022 Share Posted December 31, 2022 You'll have to find someone who can chuck another 2 strings onto a precision for you 😂 Great news and good luck with it!! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 11 hours ago, Lozz196 said: Just gotta learn how to play lead guitar I suppose…. it's a punk band, so what are you going to learn toorrow? Good score. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 10 hours ago, Jonesy said: You'll have to find someone who can chuck another 2 strings onto a precision for you 😂 Great news and good luck with it!! Ah, but the Telecaster must be the Precision of the skinny string world. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 11 hours ago, Franticsmurf said: Don't forget, the secret to being a lead guitarist is doing whatever Malcolm says 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 23 minutes ago, Mykesbass said: Ah, but the Telecaster must be the Precision of the skinny string world. Nah he needs a Les Paul, the only choice is... white=Steve Jones... black=Mick Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Root - 5th - octave. i.e power chord! Congratulations. You now know how to play every punk song ever written. You're welcome. 😉 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 14 hours ago, Lozz196 said: Just gotta learn how to play lead guitar I suppose…. Why? It's a Punk band!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 7 hours ago, Mykesbass said: Ah, but the Telecaster must be the Precision of the skinny string world. 7 hours ago, Waddo Soqable said: Nah he needs a Les Paul, the only choice is... white=Steve Jones... black=Mick Jones Well chaps, seeing as I may be more than a bit of a black/black/maple Fender guy I’ve bought myself a Fender Tele Deluxe (twin humbuckers) in the afore mentioned colour scheme for this gig. Whilst I slightly prefer the sound of my Epi SG I’m well aware that I play Fender guitars better so makes sense, plus fits my preferred colouring too. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Just think "me, me, me" and you'll be OK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 This is deliciously interesting. What songs are in the set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 20 minutes ago, Ricky 4000 said: This is deliciously interesting. What songs are in the set? Some pretty good ones, and some unexpected 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Need a bassist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 33 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: Some pretty good ones, and some unexpected Ooo, some good stuff on there... Stand and deliver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Teenage Kicks is a good one, I remember when that came out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Lozz196 said: Some pretty good ones, and some unexpected That's an outstanding setlist. That band looks like it's going to be a whole lot of fun. Congratulations. Edited January 1, 2023 by Cato 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Better get a Marshall full stack for rehearsal 😁. Great set list. I've said it before and I don't mind saying it again, Another Girl Another Planet is the finest pop song ever recorded IMO, perfection from start to finish. Congrats and enjoy the skinny strings 😎👍 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upside downer Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Lozz196 said: Some pretty good ones, and some unexpected That's a great setlist, should be a lot of fun to play! 21 minutes ago, Ricky 4000 said: Ooo, some good stuff on there... Stand and deliver? Stand and Deliver is one we used to play and always went down really well. These are the most pleasing songs to do, IMHO, the ones that hardly any other band plays but everyone knows. Also Lust For Life and Silly Thing from that era. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, Newfoundfreedom said: Root - 5th - octave. i.e power chord! Congratulations. You now know how to play bluff every punk song ever written. You're welcome. 😉 Fixed that Even works in my new (to me) prog jazz rock band (as a temporary fix in tricky situations until I really get to grips with it). @Lozz196your set list looks a blast to play, you will be 'tearing the roof down' at gigs 🎸 Edited January 1, 2023 by 3below 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozkerr Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Lozz196 said: Some pretty good ones, and some unexpected I'm envious. That's a great set list! We do Teenage Kicks and Another Girl but I'd love to add some more of those. Our male singist has suggested Turning Japanese though, so here's hoping! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky 4000 Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 14 minutes ago, upside downer said: That's a great setlist, should be a lot of fun to play! Stand and Deliver is one we used to play and always went down really well. These are the most pleasing songs to do, IMHO, the ones that hardly any other band plays but everyone knows. Also Lust For Life and Silly Thing from that era. I'd be no good at choosing a set. I tried that kind of thing once and it didn't go well. OTOH, the only Pistols song I've ever played live is New York. Which was an awesome choice IMHO. I should claim it as my idea... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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