Whilst we are on videos. . . . The Shadows, Riders in the Sky.
Nothing unusual about that but what is unusual is footage and the then Shadows Bass Player, George Ford.
On top of that, he is playing a very rare Peter Cook Axis Bass.
More details on the Axis Bass and the Axis Guitar.
Cheers. : )
Hi to all of you out there.
This is the other video that Peter shared with me.
Ned Callan Prototype, the narration tells you all about it.
Well, it's taken me some time but here I am again!
So, let's kick off with the video I promised.
Peter sent this to me ages ago (sorry Peter) and I have finally got around to posting it to the world.
This is a very old "film", taken in the workshop where Ned Callan Guitars and Basses were made. Very period and old world grainy but very entertaining, non the less.
Enjoy.
Cheers. : )
Today is the start of very slowly returning back to normal. . . hopefully!
I have many musician friends who have adapted, modified, innovated, collaborated, Zoomed, Facetimed and everything else they can do to keep the ball rolling, just hoping that one day. . . . .
In truth, it is not going to be the same and won't be for a long time but let's face it, playing to half a pub, half a hall or half a stadium, is going to be way better than what we have had.
Let's take it one step at a time, move forward safely and keep our fingers crossed that we never go back to what we have experienced.
Good luck to all of you out there - take care and stay safe.
All the best.
Cheers. : )
Back real soon with some new discoveries of Peter Cook instruments.
Today is January 5th and here in the UK, we are back in full lockdown again.
Musicians, sound and lighting guys, crew, venues etc. have all seen their world turned upside down and it isn't going to get any better for the next few months.
It seems that festival organisers are looking to make plans for this year but are looking for some insurance type of backing from the government, just in case!
There are some venues that just haven't made it to this point, it was just too much for them, so I believe it is really important that when the ball does start rolling again, that we all support them as much as possible.
I have lost count of the gigs and concerts I have been to, as I'm sure most people have but let's make sure that when we can do it safely, we savour every moment and reflect on a time when it just didn't happen.
There are a lot of guys - and girls out there, that have quite a few guitars and basses and in normal times would find great joy in taking a different intrument to the next rehearsal or to a gig but with the situation we are all in, it just doesn't happen. I have found myself reaching out for one particular instrument, over and over again, during these troubled times and strangely enough, it's a guitar! Nothing fancy, it's not an expensive custom build, it has been well used during it's life but much loved by all it's owners, I'm sure.
What is it. . . . . .? An old Ibanez SB70! We have just bonded, it's as simple as that! I have said this on many occasions, every now and then, you come across something that just feels right, no matter what is says on the head, there is just something about it. Than's not just my opinion, several other people I know have simply said. . . WOW!! I quite agree with them!
Take care and stay safe.
Cheers. : )
