Monsieur_Bidet
Joined: Jun 09, 2015
Posts: 4
Oullins
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Posted on Jun 15 2016 11:56 AM
Hi SG101 !
After several years of SG101's forum reading, I decide to post my first message... but not the last one, I promise!
So my name is... Mr Bidet. I am a 35yo French folk living 300km away from the sea. I never put a foot on a surf board, but I play instrumental rock that some could call Surf music...
I play guitar since I am 12yo. Hard rock / metal when I was a teenager (sorry!), then jazz guitar (I tried to in fact, unsuccessfully :-() then surf music since several years now.
I am not currently in a band. I am composing instrumental tunes that I register in my tiny home studio. I am trying to build my repertoire. I plan to share them with you soon… and get your feedback!
— ................oO MONSIEUR BIDET Oo................
Strange Sounds From Bathroom plumbings
Discover Monsieur Bidet's music, visit his Youtube Channel or Facebook page !
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Jun 15 2016 03:34 PM
Welcome to sg101, Monsieur_Bidet! Very glad you're here.
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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Badger
Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4536
Wisconsin
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Posted on Jun 15 2016 04:26 PM
Welcome to SG101 David! Your screen name gives me a chuckle.
Keep playin'! 
— Wes
SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel
DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices.
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Jackviolet
Joined: Jun 29, 2016
Posts: 14
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Posted on Jun 30 2016 11:28 AM
Hi, im new to the forum....came across it online and thought it would be cool to join in. I have a surf band called violet sons.
Jack violet
soundcloud.com/violetsons
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Jun 30 2016 10:29 PM
Welcome to sg101, Jack! Glad you're here.
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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Wetbehindtheears
Joined: Jul 12, 2016
Posts: 5
Manchester, UK
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Posted on Jul 12 2016 12:53 PM
Hi all,
New member here! I've lurked for several months mainly reading about gear, but the surf obsession has grown to the point I should really get involved.
I’m 36 year old from Manchester, England and have played guitar since the age of 17. Currently a bassist in a gigging classic rock covers band, but aspiring to play guitar in a surf band of my own creation. I’ve loved surf/British instro for years but not really explored the genre much. I saw Man or Astroman back in 2000 and loved it and have liked Dick Dale for years.
I think listening to the Shadows has been some kind of gateway drug that’s lead me down the path to surf. I’ve been acquainting myself with the classics and some of modern surf bands and am a fan of everything from Messer Chups to The Madeira, Mermen, and others (mainly thanks to Greg Gardners Youtube channel) .
Gearwise I’m mostly set up for rock and have been looking at surf appropriate gear in recent months. After a recent hunt for a Strat or Jazzmaster I’ve finally ended up with a Burns King Cobra to practice my surf licks with- Great guitar! Why not keep it British!
Running that through a Vox Valvetronix for practice, but have a Blackheart Handsome Devil should I get that band going. Just need a reverb pedal….
I look forward to reading and contributing to the forum.
Cheers,
Ben
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SilverFlash
Joined: Jul 14, 2015
Posts: 478
Near Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Jul 12 2016 03:43 PM
Hi Ben, Welcome to SG101. Join in and enjoy yourself. I had to google the King Cobra. It is a cool, surfy looking guitar. Be sure to check out the Surfy Bear FET Reverb thread before you buy a pedal.
Cheers and Reverbs,
Tim
— -Tim
MyYouTubeChannel
My Classic Instrumental Surf Music Timeline
SSS Agent #777
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IvanP
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 10331
southern Michigan
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Posted on Jul 12 2016 08:24 PM
Welcome, Ben! Very happy to have you here! (And thanks for the nod to the Madeira - really appreciate that!) Good luck with getting that band together - playing surf music in a band is truly an amazing feeling! 
— Ivan
Lords of Atlantis on Facebook
The Madeira Official Website
The Madeira on Facebook
The Blair-Pongracic Band on Facebook
The Space Cossacks on Facebook
The Madeira Channel on YouTube
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Jul 12 2016 09:34 PM
Welcome to sg101, Ben! Very glad you're here.
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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Wetbehindtheears
Joined: Jul 12, 2016
Posts: 5
Manchester, UK
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Posted on Jul 13 2016 06:38 AM
Thanks for making me feel welcome all!
Ivan, great to hear from you, love your band!
Tim cheers- I'll check out the Surfy Bear
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DonKiyote
Joined: Aug 26, 2014
Posts: 138
Kent
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Posted on Jul 13 2016 06:38 AM
Hi Ben - this is a great site with great members - full of useful helpful information and interesting opinions ( and unlike many sites people are able to have different points of view and opinions without disrespecting each other and WW3 breaking out) You'll enjoy it!
BTW - only been playing for a couple of years myself (since I was 63!)but been through a number of pedals - finally got a good deal on a Fender reissue reverb tank (for probably less than I've spent on pedals!) and it's the dog's whatsits - so for what it's worth I'd say look out for one of those.
Cheers
Roger
— Wherever you go, there you are
http://rogerfowles.co.uk/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKUsTNis44w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKauwombaC8
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Wetbehindtheears
Joined: Jul 12, 2016
Posts: 5
Manchester, UK
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Posted on Jul 13 2016 07:00 AM
Cheers Roger and thanks. Are there many other Brits on here? Can't say I've noticed much of a Surf scene here in Manchester! Are you out gigging Roger?
I've looked at a few reverb tanks but most cost more than my amp did! I may have a go at building one- or I might start with a FRV or similar pedal and see how I get on.
Cheers,
Ben
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DonKiyote
Joined: Aug 26, 2014
Posts: 138
Kent
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Posted on Jul 13 2016 07:28 AM
I'm not sure how many other Brits there are on here Ben (perhaps Brian could make that a search criteria on the site  ). No not gigging - not sure I'm good enough yet and got some health issues at the moment - but it is an aspiration! The FRV is a good pedal - gave mine to a friend when I got my tank ( got it for £360 on eBay so there are deals to be had) I'll be interested to hear how you get on!
Cheers
Roger
— Wherever you go, there you are
http://rogerfowles.co.uk/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKUsTNis44w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKauwombaC8
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Wetbehindtheears
Joined: Jul 12, 2016
Posts: 5
Manchester, UK
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Posted on Jul 13 2016 08:08 AM
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Surf_Skater
Joined: Sep 06, 2012
Posts: 1300
Lawrenceville , GA
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Posted on Jul 13 2016 08:08 AM
Welcome Ben. If you check the member map you can probably find some people close by. There's also a band map.
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Clarry
Joined: Oct 01, 2014
Posts: 519
Streatham, London
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Posted on Jul 13 2016 08:14 AM
Hello Ben,
Yes, there are a few British on here. I'm a Burns owner myself; I used to have a Marquee, the budget "Marvin" model, which was lovely. I now have a Double-Six for doing jangly 60s stuff. I use a Squire Jag and Fender Start for instros.
Do check out the Surfy Bear Fet reverb. If I can make it, anyone can. And it sounds superb.
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da-ron
Joined: Jan 02, 2009
Posts: 1307
The original Plymouth, UK.
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Posted on Jul 13 2016 08:51 AM
Welcome to the site Ben, from another Brit based in Devon. Another +1 for the Surfy Bear - if you need help, get in touch.
— http://thewaterboarders.bandcamp.com/
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Wetbehindtheears
Joined: Jul 12, 2016
Posts: 5
Manchester, UK
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Posted on Jul 14 2016 08:30 AM
Awesome, thanks for the welcome guys. Lots of plaudits for the surfy bear so going to look in to that one. Will check out the member map and see who is nearabouts.
Clary- Thanks. I've really fallen on my feet with the Burns- It sound exactly how I wanted it to sound, which isn't often the case buying online.
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holdenfan101
Joined: Jul 17, 2016
Posts: 7
Illinois
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Posted on Jul 17 2016 10:44 AM
New here. Consider myself very lucky to find this site. And an awesome site it is. Big fan of blues, rock, psychedelic and now surf music. I am a big fan of Randy Holden from New Improved. Always wondered why his guitar was so unique. I then found out his background was in surf music. So that's IT!
Happy to be here. Will try to get Randy to sign up.
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Teiscofan
Joined: Feb 21, 2011
Posts: 513
Ontario
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Posted on Jul 17 2016 11:38 AM
Welcome holdenfan. Lots of great people here and tons of info. THis truly is the source for surf music info.
Cheers
Teiscofan
— I am not obsolete, I am RETRO.... 
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