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Re: = Introduce Yourself =
Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 7:45 pm
by jrmy
lapsteel wrote:I play lap steel mostly due to carpel tunnel developed from playing with heavy strings for too long with bad technique quite a few years ago...two cortisone shots, physio, electro therapy...I tried it all. I was going nowhere and I actually gave up sold my gear (lp and vox ac30) playing music for 6 years....But one of my buddies was a drummer and after jamming a bit I was inspired to try again...I could feel it coming back, even with a super playable Jagmaster I bought for my comeback. So I decide to play on my lap....way easier on the hands. Even with the limited chord options, I can still get really creative with open tunings and slide techniques...I can play for hours without any consequences... Glad tobe back making serious noise!
Glad that you found a way to get back to playing! I've always been curious about how lap steel would sound with gobs of fuzz & crazy modulation.
Re: = Introduce Yourself =
Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 7:59 pm
by Chankgeez
jrmy wrote:I've always been curious about how lap steel would sound with gobs of fuzz & crazy modulation.
Sounds good. You haven't really lived until you've played a lap steel through a Big Muff with a phaser and delay.
Re: = Introduce Yourself =
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 2:34 pm
by lapsteel
Chankgeez wrote:jrmy wrote:I've always been curious about how lap steel would sound with gobs of fuzz & crazy modulation.
Sounds good. You haven't really lived until you've played a lap steel through a Big Muff with a phaser and delay.
Effect take on a whole new dimension because you can slur notes and manipulate them to make it sound slightly sharp or flat and make clean vibrato effects much like a singer. I often ty to immitate vocals. Scales are tougher because you need to be precise and quick, but you can still hammer on and pull off. Overall, I can cover alot of ground on my lap guitar.
I definately recommend trying a lap with a fuzz, phaser, and everything else you can throw at it. Envelope filters work surprisingly with a steel slide....chucka chuka wah wah...
Re: = Introduce Yourself =
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 2:43 pm
by oldangelmidnight
lapsteel wrote:I play lap steel mostly due to carpel tunnel developed from playing with heavy strings for too long with bad technique quite a few years ago...two cortisone shots, physio, electro therapy...I tried it all. I was going nowhere and I actually gave up sold my gear (lp and vox ac30) playing music for 6 years....But one of my buddies was a drummer and after jamming a bit I was inspired to try again...I could feel it coming back, even with a super playable Jagmaster I bought for my comeback. So I decide to play on my lap....way easier on the hands. Even with the limited chord options, I can still get really creative with open tunings and slide techniques...I can play for hours without any consequences... Glad tobe back making serious noise!
ILF will be the cure, promise!
Re: = Introduce Yourself =
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:19 pm
by IEatCats'_Gal
Hey, I'm Kate, and I'm IEatCats' girlfriend (no, really?). I've played acoustic guitar for five years, and I also play ukulele, banjo, dulcimer, and accordion.
In my free time, I speak Yiddish, knit, and keep a hive of really friendly bees.
So...holla.
Re: = Introduce Yourself =
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:04 pm
by IEatCats
IEatCats'_Gal wrote:Hey, I'm Kate, and I'm IEatCats' girlfriend (no, really?). I've played acoustic guitar for five years, and I also play ukulele, banjo, dulcimer, and accordion.
In my free time, I speak Yiddish, knit, and keep a hive of really friendly bees.
So...holla.
Fun fact: she almost couldn't register, because she couldn't figure out the "I blank Fuzz" spamfilter.
Hey babes <3
Re: = Introduce Yourself =
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:21 pm
by phantasmagorovich
Should I make up a girlfriend / wife for myself too?
Re: = Introduce Yourself =
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:26 pm
by Chankgeez
phantasmagorovich wrote:Should I make up a girlfriend / wife for myself too?
Yes.
Re: = Introduce Yourself =
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:42 pm
by phantasmagorova
Chankgeez wrote:phantasmagorovich wrote:Should I make up a girlfriend / wife for myself too?
Yes.
What? You don't want to imply that I'm imaginary, you two, now do you?
Re: = Introduce Yourself =
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:46 pm
by IEatCats
I was afraid that something like this might happen.
But, I'm okay with it.
She's doing shit, but I'll make sure she gets around to posting a bit.
Re: = Introduce Yourself =
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:50 pm
by IEatCats'_Gal
I'm real, I swear to goodness, I'm real.
Re: = Introduce Yourself =
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:51 pm
by Chankgeez
phantasmagorova wrote:Chankgeez wrote:phantasmagorovich wrote:Should I make up a girlfriend / wife for myself too?
Yes.
What? You don't want to imply that I'm imaginary, you two, now do you?
Re: = Introduce Yourself =
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:53 pm
by IEatCats
IEatCats'_Gal wrote:I'm real, I swear to goodness, I'm real.
That's the least convincing "i'm real" argument I've ever seen.
YOU'RE RUINING MY INTERNET CRED.
Re: = Introduce Yourself =
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:54 pm
by Chankgeez
IEatCats'_Gal wrote:I'm real, I swear to goodness, I'm real.
The more the merrier.
Re: = Introduce Yourself =
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:55 pm
by phantasmagorova
Chankgeez wrote:IEatCats'_Gal wrote:I'm real, I swear to goodness, I'm real.
The more the merrier.
