It's been a over a year since my last guitar related purchase, so while looking for a practice amp I came across a Jackson Rhoads RR5, Although being a rock/metal kind of guy I've never really gone for pointy axes - prefering modded strats or LPs, but I've always had a thing for the Rhoads - which with a design that's been around 30 odd years I think now qualifies as a modern classic. That said I did own a mid 90s Professional Series EX - which was a stripped down bolt on version with a Floyd; but always wanted the Ivory and Gold Version. This one made in Japan in 2006. Sorry about pic quality - shot on phone. Have to say I'm amazed at how versatile this guitar is - it's also very comfortable and well balanced - the long fin and lack of trem routing offset the weight of the headstock, which prevents any kind of neck diving It's kind of cool playing country licks on it too!
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Nice axe. How about posting some "country licks"?
Jocko - you have read my mind!
Up until now I've lacked suitable recording facilities (I had a Micro BR; but always found it too fussy). I've just acquired a Focusrite iTrack that will allow connection to garageband on the iPad or Mac; which should allow me to get some stuff down. I'm also discovering the joys of video so will be starting to you youtube a bit more. It's going to take me a little bit of time to build my confidence as I have a tendency to forget everything I know as soon as the recording light comes on!
Starring at next year's V Festival?
I've always had a bit of a soft spot for a V despite being an old folkie. I think the design is something that just broke the mold and as such I find it iconic. That one's a cracker. I wonder what "She Moved Through the Fair" would sound like on it.....
Cheers, Reg.
Cheers Reg - there is something inherently cool to Vs; I love the way they can be propped into a classical kind of stance. It definitely lies somewhere between instrument and medieval weapon - one false move and it would oh so easy to impale a bass player.
I was recently shuffling song on my iPod (in that half dreamy state that you fall into on overnight flights) when All About Eve's version of "She Moves Through the Fair" came on. I hadn't heard in a good few years and it sounded amazing,
Big congrats on picking up that one Ninja - I can only imagine what they'd say if I showed up at a jazz do with one of those. But it does look very cool indeed I have to say, and also has that iconic thing that certain designs do. Rock guitarists have all the fun, it's not fair...
Well thanks very much Ninja. Just as I thought I'd kicked the GAS.........!!
- I can only imagine what they'd say if I showed up at a jazz do with one of those.
Do your fellow jazz musicians not judge your playing ability via their ears then?
- I can only imagine what they'd say if I showed up at a jazz do with one of those.
Do your fellow jazz musicians not judge your playing ability via their ears then?
No Reg, it's all about having the correct "look".
Damn, that's obviously why I'm not getting any folk gigs - no black waistcoat and collarless shirt.
Damn, that's obviously why I'm not getting any folk gigs - no black waistcoat and collarless shirt.
For jazz, I generally wear a slightly shabby suit and a bit of stubble, and just generally try to look a bit "down at heel". Also I say things like "cool daddio", "dig that crazy rhythm baby", and "niiiiice" a lot. My playing career has never looked back since I started doing this. Not sure what the correct things would be for folk music though, collarless shirt sounds like a good starting point...
How many folk singers does it take to change a light bulb?
Five. One to change the bulb, and four to sing about how good the old one was.
Still like that V though, irrespective of genre.
Cheers, Reg.
How many lead guitarist does it take to change a lightbulb?
21. 1 to change it and the other 20 to bitch about how they could have done it better.
How many jazz musicians does it take to change a lightbulb?
None. Jazz musicians can't afford lightbulbs. "Don't worry about the changes. We'll fake it!"
What's the difference between a drum machine and a drummer?
With a drum machine you only have to punch the information in once.
What's the difference between a baby and a musical director
A baby sucks his fingers...
What do you call a guy who hangs about with musicians?
A drummer.
Never realised I was a Jazz Guitarist.
Lanc, you've got nice legs. Who'd have known it from your vids.