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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. —Patrick |
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Posted on Nov 21 2024 06:41 PM
Welcome to SG101, Signal! —Bob |
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Posted on Nov 25 2024 07:37 AM
Padraig wrote:
Guitar-driven, straightforward...tones are clean. Just reverb. No guitar effects overkill, no sonic clutter. Music Influence: Steve Howe, Patrick O'Hearn, Vangelis Last edited: Dec 02, 2024 00:11:25 |
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Posted on Nov 25 2024 07:40 AM
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Thank You for the welcome Bob. —Music Influence: Steve Howe, Patrick O'Hearn, Vangelis |
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Posted on Nov 25 2024 10:03 AM
A Jaguar and a Strat. Sir, you are set to Surf! —Patrick |
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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 |
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Posted on Dec 16 2024 09:54 PM
Hey. New member here. Last edited: Dec 16, 2024 22:39:44 |
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Posted on Dec 16 2024 10:04 PM
Welcome to Surf Guitar 101, Regan. —-Cheers, Clark- -Less Paul, more Reverb- |
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Posted on Dec 16 2024 11:24 PM
Signal_Music wrote:
Started in ‘66, myself. —The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. |
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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. —Patrick |
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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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Posted on Jan 06 2025 07:30 PM
Welcome, Steve! We’re happy you found this site! —Matt "tha Kat" Lentz |
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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. 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 DriptidesSee y’all around! Last edited: Jan 21, 2025 21:24:01 |
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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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Posted on Feb 16 2025 07:57 PM
Greetings. 50 year old just jamming away in Omaha. Long story short, big fan of surf music. Discovered it when i was in grade school in rural Nebraska. I dog sat for a neighbor and he had some records. Always stuck with me. I learned some cowboy chords in my teens and noodled some Ramones, Pistols etc but nothing much more. During the pandemic I did a complete deep dive into music I love and discovered the Satans Pilgrims, Mermen, Bambi Molesters, Messer Chups etc. The Pilgrims blew me away though. Psychsplotation is a personal favorite. I saw the Surfrajets last year and picked back up on the guitar again had havent missed a day. Ive been a long time lurker and really wanting to get out there more so here we are. I do want to say thank you to everyone that participates. This site has been invaluable. Last edited: Feb 16, 2025 20:05:56 |
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Posted on Feb 16 2025 09:47 PM
Hey Fuzztone74, welcome to SG101, glad you are now a participant. What kind of equipment are you using? —Patrick |
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Posted on Feb 17 2025 12:55 PM
Padraig wrote:
Thank you. I have a Fender AVRI 2 66 Jazzmaster I picked up for a deal and a Boss Katana. I play at home so headphones is a must. I like being able to connect the amp and my laptop so I can have my backing tracks play through the headphones. Im looking into useing a tube amp through a software currently but thats all a new realm for me. It can be a bit overwhelming. I do have a SurfyBear and I just received a Surfyman. That thing really helped my tone. The Katana is alright but I could not get a tone anywhere near what the surfyman provides. |
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Posted on Feb 17 2025 04:23 PM
You might also want to consider Quilter amps. Many of the guys here on SG101 use them and really like them. They give you the vintage Fender tube amp sound without the weight of your standard tube amp. —Patrick |
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