Introduce Yourself

Placidcasual79

generallee25 said:

Q1: I'm Dan. Generallee25 comes from the fact that I was in a band called General Lee in 2002-03, a name that partly came from my middle name Lee!

Q2: Originally from Mansfield, Notts, I live in Stone in Staffordshire now.

Q3: My main musical ambition? Phew, what a question. To play is well as I can I guess. I have no illusions about playing like Clapton, or Peter Green, or even John Squire. I'd settle for being described as a bluesy player who plays with feeling. 

Q4:  Too difficult....can I have two? My Rickenbacker 360 in Fireglow that I bought in 1997, inspired by The Bluetones. Currently, though, my 2001 Gibson Les Paul Standard in AA Cherry Sunburst. Lovely.

Q5:  Expecting to Fly by Buffalo Springfield. Not guitar-ry at all, but my favourite song ever.......

How's it going Dan? You mention a few things I am into in your intro - the Bluetones, John Squire, Rickenbeacker's and Buffalo Springfield - where can I hear your stuff mate?

7thfret

Q1:  Where did you username come from? I wanted something non-name specific and I love using capos and the sound you get from placing them higher up the fretboard e.g. the 7th fret.

Q2:  Where in the world/country are you? East Midlands, UK

Q3:  What's your main musical ambition? To be always improving

Q4:  Your "best" bit of gear - just the one? A Strat copy I got in 1996. It isn't amazing but had high sentimental value

Q5:  Your #1 ever track - again, just the one? It has to be the first single I ever bought - "One" by U2. 

hendrixisgod85

This place send friendlier than other guitar forums I've posted on.

Frankray

Hello!

q1 Where did you username come from? From my band Voodoo Rays.

q2 Where in the world/country are you? Hackney london

q3 What's your main musical ambition? To record something halfway decent one day, I suppose

q4 Your "best" bit of gear? I used to have a 62 Jaguar, but I sold it so now it's my sonic blue Jaguar AV65. I really love that guitar. I find it hard not to buy Jags whenever one comes within reach.

q5 Your #1 ever track? Not sure. Probably New Dawn Fades by Joy Division.

michele

Hi!

Q1 It's a long story!

Q2 Germany

Q3 I want to become a good solo player

Q4 

Q5 Sultan of Swings

Scouse5

Q1:  Where did you username come from?

A: Self Explanatory, my birthplace!

Q2:  Where in the world/country are you?

A: Wokingham Berks

Q3:  What's your main musical ambition?

A: To be a better and more expressive player

Q4:  Your "best" bit of gear - just the one?

A: USA Std Strat... Love it..

Q5:  Your #1 ever track - again, just the one?

A: The Sky is Crying, Clapton version...

shrinkwrap

Hi there.. I was on here before and before that the Music Radar forum, but haven't posted for over a year - then for some reason updating my password doesn't work, so re-registered.

Q1:  Where did your username come from?
the kitchen

Q2:  Where in the world/country are you?
SW London

Q3:  What's your main musical ambition?
Make our band stuff properly public - and get booed off stage - any reaction's good!

Q4:  Your "best" bit of gear - just the one?
Sold it

Q5:  Your #1 ever track - again, just the one?
Boys keep swinging - Bowie (Adrian Belew's guitar) [this week's favourite]

DarrenBond

Q1:  Where did your username come from?
Birth certificate.....

Q2:  Where in the world/country are you?
Washington - Tyne & Wear (North East)

Q3:  What's your main musical ambition?
To have enough time to get round to playing more

Q4:  Your "best" bit of gear - just the one?

Not really sure as I have a few guitars

Q5:  Your #1 ever track - again, just the one?
Little Wing - Hendrix

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j53/darrenbond/DSC_0520_zpscnonigr6.jpg

mikeyrob73

WTF is going on with that Salvidore Dali Strat ? :-) 

RhythmMaster

Q1: I enjoy playing Rhythm guitar and hope to master it one day! I also play drums/percussion, so I guess that contributes too.

Q2: I currently reside in Cardiff, South Wales, however originally I'm from London.

Q3: I'd love to play Rhythm guitar in a hard rock band some day, even if it just did a few local gigs.

Q4: My Epiphone Korina '58 Explorer - my first electric guitar.

Q5: Master of Puppets - Metallica

TheBigDipper

Q1:  Where did your username come from?

A bandmate commented on the way I swayed when playing onstage and said, there's the Big Bopper, but Norm is the Big Dipper. It stuck. 

Q2:  Where in the world/country are you?

Christchurch, Dorset since 2013, originally inner London.

Q3:  What's your main musical ambition?

Finish my album. 

Q4:  Your "best" bit of gear - just the one?

1989 MusicMan Silhouette. All my other guitars are just "nice to have". If I lost this, I'd be devastated.

Q5:  Your #1 ever track - again, just the one?

Venus De Milo (Television, off Marquee Moon) That solo is a thing of glory.

HAL9000

1. My username comes from the computer in the movie 2001:A Space Odyssey - No particular reason, just something that appealed to me.

2. I live in Crawley, West Sussex with Mrs9000.

3. Musically, my ambitions are fairly modest. I'm happy to just play a handful of gigs per year, and to gradually improve. My main thing is to have fun and enjoy it - not make it a chore.

4. My favourite piece of gear has to my US Tele that Mrs9000 bought me for my 50th.

5. Hmmm, favourite piece of music? I'll get back to you on that one...

Chester

Long time lurker turned poacher ...

1. Username: a nickname I came by (not sure how), and it's stuck with me

2. Location: central Scotland, via Europe (I'm Belgian), the Middle and Far East, with a spell in Brazil

3. Musical ambition: learn enough to justify all the gear I own. Been unsuccessful so far. Mainly a studio jockey

4. Favourite gear: PRS CU24

5. Favourite music: impossible to answer as I have wide ranging tastes - Metallica to Jazz. But let's go for Purple Rain by Prince today - RIP

bobthemerciful

Q1: Where did your username come from?
Playing multiplayer Red Alert, had so much ordnance compared to everyone else I gave em the option of surrender or annihilation for a change, got called that afterwards.

Q2: Where in the world/country are you?
London originally, now Sheffield.

Q3: What's your main musical ambition?
Practice more.

Q4: Your "best" bit of gear - just the one?
Aria Urchin.

Q5: Your #1 ever track - again, just the one?
Under the Sun, Sabbath, or Replica, Fear Factory.

mburekenge

Q1:  Kiswahili word for 'Monitor Lizard'

Q2:  from the UK, but live in Kenya

Q3:  Express myself to the best of my ability

Q4:  changes daily, but probably my Thermionic Culture Phoenix Master compressor with Mullards

Q5:  Hendrix's version of 'All Along the Watchtower'

paddyb

Q1:  Where did you username come from?

My name!

Q2:  Where in the world/country are you?

Irish but living in London

Q3:  What's your main musical ambition?

Would like to record an EP/Album

Q4:  Your "best" bit of gear - just the one?

Fender American Special Telecaster

Q5:  Your #1 ever track - again, just the one?

Smashing Pumpkins - Today

sixwheeltyrrel

Q1:  Where did your username come from?

I'm just about old enough to remember Formula 1 cars with six wheels!

Q2:  Where in the world/country are you?

Kingston-Upon-Thames

Q3:  What's your main musical ambition?

To get out and play a few gigs again after a very long break from guitar.

Q4:  Your "best" bit of gear - just the one?

USA Peavey Wolfgang

Q5:  Your #1 ever track - again, just the one?
Led Zeppelin - "In my time of dying"

builttospill

Q1:  Where did you username come from? from Boise Idaho band Built To Spill also an amazing live band 

Q2:  Where in the world/country are you? SW London

Q3:  What's your main musical ambition? to perfect the lead riff "To Be With You" by Mr Big

Q4:  Your "best" bit of gear - just the one? just got this it's a K-Line San Bernadino 

Q5:  Your #1 ever track - Red Box "Lean On Me"

mrb00sh

Q1:  Where did you username come from?...... Used to get Called Bobby Boushay (from the waterboy)

Q2:  Where in the world/country are you?......... Bristol, England

Q3:  What's your main musical ambition?.......... To have fun & keep improving

Q4:  Your "best" bit of gear - just the one?.......... Blues Junior

Q5:  Your #1 ever track - again, just the one?.... Bright Lights (Gary Clark Jr - Live Album)

KingSub

Q1:  It's the name of my current band. 

Q2:  Devon, UK. 

Q3:  Keep getting booked to play festivals, so I get in for free!

Q4:  Tech 21 Fly Rig 5

Q5:  Ummmm, difficult. Currently Brian Eno's Discreet Music.