Hats and Guitar ??

pigface · October 2018

Snap said:

JerkMoans said:

Or a leather WW1 flying helmet

true story, honest:
For a while, my Dad needed a mobility scooter. He'd wear one of those flying helmets complete with matching goggles, when he was on it. He also discovered how to remove the governor and was delighted to find that he could get it up to about 20mph.
But then, he is mad as a fish.....
(one of many loony stories he's been involved in)

Someone I know well used to be a captain on 747s at a major airline. He wore a deerstalker when flying :-)

JerkMoans · October 2018

Actually scratch bowlers from my want list.

The ‘Marching Orangeman’ look is not quite the mid life crisis rock n roll image I would aspire to.

underdog · October 2018

JerkMoans said:

richardhomer said:

p90fool said:

If I was prone to wearing hats generally I might wear one on stage, but nothing says "sad amateur guitarist" like boots with heels, self consciously worn hats and irrelevant motorcycle clothing.

These are things you can get away with on a big stage under proper lights, but they look embarrassing in a boozer.

Although one band I depped for was so terrible I'd have worn a full face helmet with a tinted visor if they'd let me.

There’s a bloke who plays in a friend’s band who sports a ‘self consciously worn’ hat. You’re right - it’s an awful look in a pub - though less so if you’re Stevie Ray Vaughn....

Add balding pony tail. And a waistcoat.

What is it about pub guitarists and waistcoats?

proggy · October 2018

Get a Davy Crockett coonskin, built in ponytail. Can't go wrong really.

thecolourbox · October 2018

underdog said:

JerkMoans said:

richardhomer said:

p90fool said:

If I was prone to wearing hats generally I might wear one on stage, but nothing says "sad amateur guitarist" like boots with heels, self consciously worn hats and irrelevant motorcycle clothing.

These are things you can get away with on a big stage under proper lights, but they look embarrassing in a boozer.

Although one band I depped for was so terrible I'd have worn a full face helmet with a tinted visor if they'd let me.

There’s a bloke who plays in a friend’s band who sports a ‘self consciously worn’ hat. You’re right - it’s an awful look in a pub - though less so if you’re Stevie Ray Vaughn....

Add balding pony tail. And a waistcoat.

What is it about pub guitarists and waistcoats?

Smarter than a T-shirt, less restricting than a blazer (and you don't have the unfortunate side effect of looking like Clapton), and of course nothing screams retro kookiness more than the combination of a hat, bow tie, and a waist coat. Waxed curly moustache optional

EricTheWeary · October 2018

thecolourbox said:

underdog said:

JerkMoans said:

richardhomer said:

p90fool said:

If I was prone to wearing hats generally I might wear one on stage, but nothing says "sad amateur guitarist" like boots with heels, self consciously worn hats and irrelevant motorcycle clothing.

These are things you can get away with on a big stage under proper lights, but they look embarrassing in a boozer.

Although one band I depped for was so terrible I'd have worn a full face helmet with a tinted visor if they'd let me.

There’s a bloke who plays in a friend’s band who sports a ‘self consciously worn’ hat. You’re right - it’s an awful look in a pub - though less so if you’re Stevie Ray Vaughn....

Add balding pony tail. And a waistcoat.

What is it about pub guitarists and waistcoats?

Smarter than a T-shirt, less restricting than a blazer (and you don't have the unfortunate side effect of looking like Clapton), and of course nothing screams retro kookiness more than the combination of a hat, bow tie, and a waist coat. Waxed curly moustache optional

Although the country squire/ check waistcoat was Clapton's apparel of choice during some of his most drug hazed moments.

I'm alright with any level of stage clothing however daft, if it helps you feel the part. My only pet hate is the all in black band look which is rarely carried off well. It seems to attempt to be rock'n'roll moody and anonymous at the same time but bands just look like empty handed puppeteers.

ESBlonde · October 2018

Having grown taller than my hair, my head now pokes through into the sky. I do wear hats to combat the effects of weather (be it too much sun or the cold/wet). But I also glow (feminine inclusion there) a lot, especially on stage, so hats for more than a couple of numbers is a no no. Also long sleeves, jackets, ties etc. never last beyond about 4 numbers.

I'm not averse to dressing in my own twattish style, but comfort takes a preceedance.

munckee · October 2018

I've noticed the majority of people who give online guitar lessons seem to wear hats to cover balding heads, I'd never considered the hat might contain their talent and without it they wouldn't be able to play.

The worst fashion disaster ever was wearing a suit type jacket/blazer with sleeves rolled up, corporate rock, the saddest thing of all time.

underdog · October 2018

thecolourbox said:

underdog said:

JerkMoans said:

richardhomer said:

p90fool said:

If I was prone to wearing hats generally I might wear one on stage, but nothing says "sad amateur guitarist" like boots with heels, self consciously worn hats and irrelevant motorcycle clothing.

These are things you can get away with on a big stage under proper lights, but they look embarrassing in a boozer.

Although one band I depped for was so terrible I'd have worn a full face helmet with a tinted visor if they'd let me.

There’s a bloke who plays in a friend’s band who sports a ‘self consciously worn’ hat. You’re right - it’s an awful look in a pub - though less so if you’re Stevie Ray Vaughn....

Add balding pony tail. And a waistcoat.

What is it about pub guitarists and waistcoats?

Smarter than a T-shirt, less restricting than a blazer (and you don't have the unfortunate side effect of looking like Clapton), and of course nothing screams retro kookiness more than the combination of a hat, bow tie, and a waist coat. Waxed curly moustache optional

I just don't get it, waistcoats are either for a) requirement for a suited occasion or b) reffing a snooker match

MattBanshee · October 2018

thecolourbox said:

underdog said:

JerkMoans said:

richardhomer said:

p90fool said:

If I was prone to wearing hats generally I might wear one on stage, but nothing says "sad amateur guitarist" like boots with heels, self consciously worn hats and irrelevant motorcycle clothing.

These are things you can get away with on a big stage under proper lights, but they look embarrassing in a boozer.

Although one band I depped for was so terrible I'd have worn a full face helmet with a tinted visor if they'd let me.

There’s a bloke who plays in a friend’s band who sports a ‘self consciously worn’ hat. You’re right - it’s an awful look in a pub - though less so if you’re Stevie Ray Vaughn....

Add balding pony tail. And a waistcoat.

What is it about pub guitarists and waistcoats?

Smarter than a T-shirt, less restricting than a blazer (and you don't have the unfortunate side effect of looking like Clapton), and of course nothing screams retro kookiness more than the combination of a hat, bow tie, and a waist coat. Waxed curly moustache optional

It's a shame I can only LOL this once.

Reverend · October 2018

Definitely not a fedora. They have all sorts of unpleasant connotations.

strtdv · October 2018

You're following in the footsteps of Don Van Client/Captain Beefheart so likely to be a good choice

usedtobe · October 2018

VimFuego · October 2018

flat cap for most stuff, bowler for when it's a bit more formal but when I really want to push the boat out, it can only be a top hat.
Oh, except for the hot weather, then it's a nice pith helmet, the style worn by the soldiers in Zulu.

JerkMoans · October 2018

Move over Slash

thecolourbox · October 2018

Could you rock this ensemble perhaps? Feathers essential

olafgarten · October 2018

Get one of these, people might think you have hair.

https://www.crusader-content.co.uk/ebay/party/450/7341_i1_slash-guns-roses-style-hat-wit.jpg

Nikc · February 2019

So small update I've bought a hat - in fact two. I can confirm without any doubt that wearing a hat improves playing by 20% minimum

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