• From: Bristol, UK
  • Registered: 2011-10-20
  • Posts: 237

Topic: Hello from an Aging Rocker

Hello,

I joined this forum after seeing JB in Plymouth last October. He was awesome!

I've loved guitars ever since I was knee-high to a grasshopper. First loves were the Shadows and Lonnie Donegan. As a kid I used to look at guitar catalogues hoping that one day I would have one and when I started work in 1972 I bought my first guitar, a Hofner Verithin in red with a Bigsby. At the time I was a Frank Zappa fan and like an idiot I sold it and bought a Columbus SG copy. A couple of years later I sold that and bought a CSL Les Paul Deluxe copy in Cherry sunburst. My amp was a Bird Eagle and I had a Jen Fuzz-Wah pedal. When I married in 1979 I sold everything!

In 1990 I bought an American Standard Fender Stratocaster and Peavey Backstage amp and haven't looked back since. I later bought an Epiphone Les Paul, and 2 Epiphone Sheratons (Natural and Vintage Sunburst). I also bought a Peavey Classic 30 amp with 112E external speaker.

About 18 months ago I decided to upgrade my guitar collection and have since bought (in chronological order) a Recording King Style-O resonator guitar, a MIJ bound Fender Telecaster Custom '62, a Yamaha FG730S acoustic, a Yamaha SA2200 semi-acoustic, a Gibson Firebird V (old style with banjo tuners), a Gibson Les Paul Studio '60s Tribute Gold Top with P-90s and most recently a Gibson Les Paul Traditional in Iced Tea Burst. I have no plans to buy any more!

I'm not a great fan of effects but I do have a couple of Boss Multi FX that I never use. I like a classic blues/rock sound which the Peavey is good for. I have a number of OD pedals that I use to push the amp of which my favourites are a Maxon OD-9 and a Boss BD-2 Blues Driver.

My musical taste is very much Blues and Blues Rock. I discovered JB about a year ago and immediately thought he was one of the best guitarists I have ever heard. I play largely for my own entertainment but having taken early retirement at the end of last year I would like to start playing with others. I have never played a guitar in public but hope that one day I will.

For my public appearances I play traditional Irish folk music (jigs, reels etc.) with a group of friends. I play a short scale tenor banjo (a Gold Tone) and also the Bodhran.

  • From: East Lancashire, UK
  • Registered: 2011-06-24
  • Posts: 3,019

Re: Hello from an Aging Rocker

Hi and what a great wintroductions thread. You should definitely fit in with the gearheads.

Come on the Blades (sorry Idolbone just had to borrow your line)
  • From: Greater Chicagoland
  • Registered: 2012-04-21
  • Posts: 657

Re: Hello from an Aging Rocker

Welcome aboard.

Your intro tagline reminds me of a song from Ian Anderson that's always struck a chord with me.  Not "Too Old to Rock and Roll..." but in a similar vein...The Dog-Ear Years.

Play like you've worked at it, and don't worry about sounding like your influences.  You can't cheat on them, or your practice, anyway.  If you've worked hard at your skill, your audience will know it.

4 Reply by cindyron (edited by cindyron 2012-07-03 10:54:36)

  • From: New Hampshire, USA
  • Registered: 2010-12-21
  • Posts: 3,650

Re: Hello from an Aging Rocker

RichardH wrote:

Hello,

I joined this forum after seeing JB in Plymouth last October. He was awesome!

I've loved guitars ever since I was knee-high to a grasshopper. First loves were the Shadows and Lonnie Donegan. As a kid I used to look at guitar catalogues hoping that one day I would have one and when I started work in 1972 I bought my first guitar, a Hofner Verithin in red with a Bigsby. At the time I was a Frank Zappa fan and like an idiot I sold it and bought a Columbus SG copy. A couple of years later I sold that and bought a CSL Les Paul Deluxe copy in Cherry sunburst. My amp was a Bird Eagle and I had a Jen Fuzz-Wah pedal. When I married in 1979 I sold everything!

In 1990 I bought an American Standard Fender Stratocaster and Peavey Backstage amp and haven't looked back since. I later bought an Epiphone Les Paul, and 2 Epiphone Sheratons (Natural and Vintage Sunburst). I also bought a Peavey Classic 30 amp with 112E external speaker.

About 18 months ago I decided to upgrade my guitar collection and have since bought (in chronological order) a Recording King Style-O resonator guitar, a MIJ bound Fender Telecaster Custom '62, a Yamaha FG730S acoustic, a Yamaha SA2200 semi-acoustic, a Gibson Firebird V (old style with banjo tuners), a Gibson Les Paul Studio '60s Tribute Gold Top with P-90s and most recently a Gibson Les Paul Traditional in Iced Tea Burst. I have no plans to buy any more!

I'm not a great fan of effects but I do have a couple of Boss Multi FX that I never use. I like a classic blues/rock sound which the Peavey is good for. I have a number of OD pedals that I use to push the amp of which my favourites are a Maxon OD-9 and a Boss BD-2 Blues Driver.

My musical taste is very much Blues and Blues Rock. I discovered JB about a year ago and immediately thought he was one of the best guitarists I have ever heard. I play largely for my own entertainment but having taken early retirement at the end of last year I would like to start playing with others. I have never played a guitar in public but hope that one day I will.

For my public appearances I play traditional Irish folk music (jigs, reels etc.) with a group of friends. I play a short scale tenor banjo (a Gold Tone) and also the Bodhran.

Welcome to Bonamassa land As have been said many many gear heads here with various levels go G.A.S. that are always willing to talk gear and things of Joe. Again Welcome Ron

"Joe B saved my soul, forever grateful Ron"
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  • From: Maine-USA
  • Registered: 2012-04-11
  • Posts: 378

Re: Hello from an Aging Rocker

Welcome!

Dont need a helmet to get me through life-walk across the water blame it on foolish pride.

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  • Registered: 2006-05-08
  • Posts: 1,996

Re: Hello from an Aging Rocker

Nice introduction including the always interesting gear content.  Welcome aboard Richard!

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