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Signal_Music

Joined: Nov 19, 2024
Posts: 8
Heading West asap
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Posted on Nov 21 2024 10:41 AM

Born in 50s. Started playing guitar in 1966.
Grew up in the San Francisco Bay area and Utah.

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Influence: Steve Howe, Patrick O'Hearn, Vangelis

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Padraig

Joined: Feb 26, 2022
Posts: 414
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Posted on Nov 21 2024 05:01 PM

Hey Signal, welcome to SG101! I'm in the same age/music category, born in the 50's, started playing in the mid 60's. That's a great selection of instruments you had. Looking forward to the pics of your current collection. Tell us about your surf music interests.

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RobbieReverb

Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2355
San Jose, Ca.
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Posted on Nov 21 2024 06:41 PM

Welcome to SG101, Signal!

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Signal_Music

Joined: Nov 19, 2024
Posts: 8
Heading West asap
United States

Posted on Nov 25 2024 07:37 AM

Padraig wrote:

Tell us about your surf music interests.

Guitar-driven, straightforward...tones are clean. Just reverb. No guitar effects overkill, no sonic clutter.
Instrumental

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Signal_Music

Joined: Nov 19, 2024
Posts: 8
Heading West asap
United States

Posted on Nov 25 2024 07:40 AM

RobbieReverb wrote:

Welcome to SG101, Signal!

Thank You for the welcome Bob.

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Padraig

Joined: Feb 26, 2022
Posts: 414
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Posted on Nov 25 2024 10:03 AM

A Jaguar and a Strat. Sir, you are set to Surf!

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johnnyanguish

Joined: Dec 11, 2024
Posts: 19
Waltham, MA
United States

Posted on Dec 13 2024 06:16 AM

Howdy! I'm Johnny and I'm new here.

I've been playing in original bands for decades, but my new project The Deathly Quiet is the first time I'm diving full-on into the instrumental surf thing (before this I did manage to sneak a few surf-inspired riffs into songs).

I've been stockpiling demos for a while waiting for "just the right time" to start a surf band. Growing up, my dad always gave me two pieces of musical advice: "Learn to play Walk Don't Run" and "You should have a saxophone in your band". As a hair metal loving teen, I ignored my father at the time, but it turns out he was right (I learned to play Walk Don't Run a long time ago, but I still haven't made good on the sax thing). Well, he turned 80 this year, so I recorded a version of Walk Don't Run for him. That got the wheels turning in my head that there will never be a "perfect" time (especially as I grow older myself). Then I got a great new guitar for my birthday. I immediately started recording songs. Then realized it was almost Christmas, so I pivoted and recorded a Christmas song I had demoed up a few years ago. Then wrote a few more. So my first "surf" release is a holiday EP. Again, not trying to overthink it at this point. Just having some fun.

I also love tinkering with guitars. Setups, mods, etc. I've built a body before, with a couple more ready for paint when the weather warms up. Working my way up to making a neck.

Thanks for having me here!

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Listen to The Deathly Quiet
Bandcamp
Spotify
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Regan

Joined: Dec 16, 2024
Posts: 4

Posted on Dec 16 2024 09:54 PM

Hey. New member here.

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Reverbenator

Joined: Jul 26, 2015
Posts: 259
San Diego, Ca
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Posted on Dec 16 2024 10:04 PM

Welcome to Surf Guitar 101, Regan.

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-Cheers, Clark-

-Less Paul, more Reverb-

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synchro

Joined: Feb 02, 2008
Posts: 4455
Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
United States

Posted on Dec 16 2024 11:24 PM

Signal_Music wrote:

Born in 50s. Started playing guitar in 1966.
Grew up in the San Francisco Bay area and Utah.

Started in ‘66, myself.

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The artist formerly known as: Synchro

When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar.

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Padraig

Joined: Feb 26, 2022
Posts: 414
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Posted on Dec 17 2024 12:01 AM

Hey Regan, welcome to SG101! Tell us more about yourself and your involvement with surf music.

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swiens

Joined: Jan 05, 2025
Posts: 4
Winnipeg
Canada

Posted on Jan 06 2025 07:08 PM

Hey, I'm Steve. I'm about as far away from surfing as you can be in Winnipeg Canada. Life long Beach Boys fan and at 46 finally checking out some other surf bands, after awhile it almost seems like I'm in a Tarantino movie.

I play the bass and always wanting to learn new styles so here I am.

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Matt22

Joined: Feb 15, 2007
Posts: 2839
Fredericksburg, Virginia
United States

Posted on Jan 06 2025 07:30 PM

Welcome, Steve! We’re happy you found this site!

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Matt "tha Kat" Lentz
Skippy and the Skipjacks: 2018-2020
Skippyandtheskipjacks.net
https://www.facebook.com/skippyandtheskipjacks
Otto and the Ottomans: 2014-2015
The Coconauts surf band: 2009-2014
www.theamazingcoconauts.com
Group Captain and the Mandrakes 2013
http://www.gcmband.com/
The Surfside IV: 2002-2005, 2008-2009
the Del-Vamps: 1992-1999, 2006-2007
http://www.dblcrown.com/delvamps.html

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thedriptides

Joined: Jan 21, 2025
Posts: 5

Posted on Jan 21 2025 08:45 PM

Hi everybody, quick intro post to say hi and get the Driptides name out there.

This is a solo project where I intend to write, play, and record everything myself.

Somewhat casual approach, not meant to be as active as some of my former bands (I’ve played on shows with the likes of Daikaiju, the Medeira, Surfer Joe, Tikiyaki 5-0, the Mankooras, the Volcanos, Destination Earth, Strange Waters, the Surf Zombies, Kitten and the Tonics, Test Subject 17, the Yeggs, the Perks, the Boss Stingrays, etc etc etc) and is more of a recording project without any real desire to add players/play out.
No worries though, super stoked to be able to work through musician and engineer roles and see what I can do without an anchor dragging me under.

I use a mix of modern and vintage gear, real amps and drums, basic recording equipment, etc and put it all together in my basement. All I currently have to show for that is a short promo which I will link to when I put it up.

first promo by the Driptides

See y’all around!

Last edited: Jan 21, 2025 21:24:01

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ChugALug

Joined: Jan 21, 2025
Posts: 2

Posted on Jan 22 2025 08:47 AM

Hi, folks. New member here.

I was born on the year that gave us "Dictionary Of Soul", "Pet Sounds", "Revolver" and "Blonde On Blonde". Not bad...

Elvis and The Beatles got me hooked on rock and roll. From there, I started digging deeper and deeper, and my record collection goes back to Charley Patton up to The Cramps, but I'm mainly interested in the 54-66 period. No Frank Sinatra, Queen or Abba.

Ok. Enough for a start, I guess...

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Signal_Music Joined: Nov 19, 2024 Posts: 8 Heading West asap	Posted on Nov 21 2024 10:41 AM Born in 50s. Started playing guitar in 1966. Grew up in the San Francisco Bay area and Utah. — Influence: Steve Howe, Patrick O'Hearn, Vangelis Last edited: Dec 05, 2024 05:44:48 Top
Padraig Joined: Feb 26, 2022 Posts: 414 Dollars, Taxes	Posted on Nov 21 2024 05:01 PM Hey Signal, welcome to SG101! I'm in the same age/music category, born in the 50's, started playing in the mid 60's. That's a great selection of instruments you had. Looking forward to the pics of your current collection. Tell us about your surf music interests. — Patrick Top
RobbieReverb Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 2355 San Jose, Ca.	Posted on Nov 21 2024 06:41 PM Welcome to SG101, Signal! — Bob Top
Signal_Music Joined: Nov 19, 2024 Posts: 8 Heading West asap	Posted on Nov 25 2024 07:37 AM Padraig wrote: Tell us about your surf music interests. Guitar-driven, straightforward...tones are clean. Just reverb. No guitar effects overkill, no sonic clutter. Instrumental — Influence: Steve Howe, Patrick O'Hearn, Vangelis Last edited: Dec 02, 2024 00:11:25 Top
Signal_Music Joined: Nov 19, 2024 Posts: 8 Heading West asap	Posted on Nov 25 2024 07:40 AM RobbieReverb wrote: Welcome to SG101, Signal! Thank You for the welcome Bob. — Influence: Steve Howe, Patrick O'Hearn, Vangelis Top
Padraig Joined: Feb 26, 2022 Posts: 414 Dollars, Taxes	Posted on Nov 25 2024 10:03 AM A Jaguar and a Strat. Sir, you are set to Surf! — Patrick Top
johnnyanguish Joined: Dec 11, 2024 Posts: 19 Waltham, MA	Posted on Dec 13 2024 06:16 AM Howdy! I'm Johnny and I'm new here. I've been playing in original bands for decades, but my new project The Deathly Quiet is the first time I'm diving full-on into the instrumental surf thing (before this I did manage to sneak a few surf-inspired riffs into songs). I've been stockpiling demos for a while waiting for "just the right time" to start a surf band. Growing up, my dad always gave me two pieces of musical advice: "Learn to play Walk Don't Run" and "You should have a saxophone in your band". As a hair metal loving teen, I ignored my father at the time, but it turns out he was right (I learned to play Walk Don't Run a long time ago, but I still haven't made good on the sax thing). Well, he turned 80 this year, so I recorded a version of Walk Don't Run for him. That got the wheels turning in my head that there will never be a "perfect" time (especially as I grow older myself). Then I got a great new guitar for my birthday. I immediately started recording songs. Then realized it was almost Christmas, so I pivoted and recorded a Christmas song I had demoed up a few years ago. Then wrote a few more. So my first "surf" release is a holiday EP. Again, not trying to overthink it at this point. Just having some fun. I also love tinkering with guitars. Setups, mods, etc. I've built a body before, with a couple more ready for paint when the weather warms up. Working my way up to making a neck. Thanks for having me here! — Listen to The Deathly Quiet Bandcamp Spotify Instagram Facebook Top
Regan Joined: Dec 16, 2024 Posts: 4	Posted on Dec 16 2024 09:54 PM Hey. New member here. Last edited: Dec 16, 2024 22:39:44 Top
Reverbenator Joined: Jul 26, 2015 Posts: 259 San Diego, Ca	Posted on Dec 16 2024 10:04 PM Welcome to Surf Guitar 101, Regan. — -Cheers, Clark- -Less Paul, more Reverb- Top
synchro Joined: Feb 02, 2008 Posts: 4455 Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.	Posted on Dec 16 2024 11:24 PM Signal_Music wrote: Born in 50s. Started playing guitar in 1966. Grew up in the San Francisco Bay area and Utah. Started in ‘66, myself. — The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. Top
Padraig Joined: Feb 26, 2022 Posts: 414 Dollars, Taxes	Posted on Dec 17 2024 12:01 AM Hey Regan, welcome to SG101! Tell us more about yourself and your involvement with surf music. — Patrick Top
swiens Joined: Jan 05, 2025 Posts: 4 Winnipeg	Posted on Jan 06 2025 07:08 PM Hey, I'm Steve. I'm about as far away from surfing as you can be in Winnipeg Canada. Life long Beach Boys fan and at 46 finally checking out some other surf bands, after awhile it almost seems like I'm in a Tarantino movie. I play the bass and always wanting to learn new styles so here I am. Top
Matt22 Joined: Feb 15, 2007 Posts: 2839 Fredericksburg, Virginia	Posted on Jan 06 2025 07:30 PM Welcome, Steve! We’re happy you found this site! — Matt "tha Kat" Lentz Skippy and the Skipjacks: 2018-2020 Skippyandtheskipjacks.net https://www.facebook.com/skippyandtheskipjacks Otto and the Ottomans: 2014-2015 The Coconauts surf band: 2009-2014 www.theamazingcoconauts.com Group Captain and the Mandrakes 2013 http://www.gcmband.com/ The Surfside IV: 2002-2005, 2008-2009 the Del-Vamps: 1992-1999, 2006-2007 http://www.dblcrown.com/delvamps.html Top
thedriptides Joined: Jan 21, 2025 Posts: 5	Posted on Jan 21 2025 08:45 PM Hi everybody, quick intro post to say hi and get the Driptides name out there. This is a solo project where I intend to write, play, and record everything myself. Somewhat casual approach, not meant to be as active as some of my former bands (I’ve played on shows with the likes of Daikaiju, the Medeira, Surfer Joe, Tikiyaki 5-0, the Mankooras, the Volcanos, Destination Earth, Strange Waters, the Surf Zombies, Kitten and the Tonics, Test Subject 17, the Yeggs, the Perks, the Boss Stingrays, etc etc etc) and is more of a recording project without any real desire to add players/play out. No worries though, super stoked to be able to work through musician and engineer roles and see what I can do without an anchor dragging me under. I use a mix of modern and vintage gear, real amps and drums, basic recording equipment, etc and put it all together in my basement. All I currently have to show for that is a short promo which I will link to when I put it up. first promo by the Driptides See y’all around! Last edited: Jan 21, 2025 21:24:01 Top
ChugALug Joined: Jan 21, 2025 Posts: 2	Posted on Jan 22 2025 08:47 AM Hi, folks. New member here. I was born on the year that gave us "Dictionary Of Soul", "Pet Sounds", "Revolver" and "Blonde On Blonde". Not bad... Elvis and The Beatles got me hooked on rock and roll. From there, I started digging deeper and deeper, and my record collection goes back to Charley Patton up to The Cramps, but I'm mainly interested in the 54-66 period. No Frank Sinatra, Queen or Abba. Ok. Enough for a start, I guess... Top

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