You're My Guitar Hero!, blog about Punk/NewWave Guitarists (Updated 8/1/20 - The Go-Go's)

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Post by stevejamsecono » Tue Nov 22, 2016 5:44 pm

Mad-Mike wrote:I like this Blog idea as one whose a gearhead of bands. Since I've been getting introduced to The Clash though my wife and her friend Pierre last year, this was a cool read. I've been getting pretty heavy into Punk and have been on a obscure Post-Punk bent for years - plus I'm a massive The Cars gearhead if you need info/speculation on what they used as that band was my sonic obsession in middle/high school.
Oh man, that would be SUPER helpful Mike. Elliot is a huge influence on me, so he'll definitely be in there. I'll remember to reach out when I get to him. :)
danbind wrote:Thanks, this is very cool.

How's about Shelley/Devoto/Diggle/Buzzcocks?

One of my favorite guitar sounds from that era is Paul Weller's on the Jam's "Setting Sons". Which I read is just a Rick 360 with hi-gains through a Peavey Bandit...
Yep, Buzzcocks are definitely on the list, but they are fairly simple as well. HH amps -> LP Jr/Gordon Smith guitars. Later Marshall amps.

And yeah, that Setting Sons sound is so hilariously modest but effective. It's raspy as hell. Paul's ric was a 330 though, and the Peavey was a Backstage. You can see him go over to it during this live footage of Eton Rifles around 3 minutes in to get some feedback going.

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Post by s_mcsleazy » Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:55 pm

well i know you've met this guitar player..... as have i, but i would like to know more about roger miller from burma. mainly about the "vacuum fuzz"
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s_mcsleazy wrote:well i know you've met this guitar player..... as have i, but i would like to know more about roger miller from burma. mainly about the "vacuum fuzz"
Absolutely. Roger will be an easy one. I can just email him! As far as I know, the Vacuum Fuzz is just a hyped up Big Muff. Otherwise, it's Peavey Solid State Amp -> Marshall JMP Combo, and then Telecaster, Stratocaster, Fender Lead 1.
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Post by Maggieo » Mon Nov 28, 2016 9:17 am

This great! Keep up the good work.
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Post by Maggieo » Mon Nov 28, 2016 9:29 am

This was the one photo of Mick using the Bond Electraglide that I could find where he wasn’t wearing a ridiculous bucket hat. You’re welcome, Mick.
That totally cracked me up.
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Maggieo wrote:This great! Keep up the good work.
Thanks! I will. I figured this would be up your alley :)
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This was the one photo of Mick using the Bond Electraglide that I could find where he wasn’t wearing a ridiculous bucket hat. You’re welcome, Mick.
That totally cracked me up.
And someone has to hold him accountable for his fashion crimes. I love Mick dearly... but that hat :k
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Post by stevejamsecono » Sat Aug 01, 2020 9:04 am

Thread rez.

I had been picking at this one for awhile and finally got moved to complete it in honor of the new Go-Go's doc. Enjoy!

https://youremyguitarhero.wordpress.com ... 1980-1985/
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Post by Telliot » Sat Aug 01, 2020 9:11 am

The Go-Go’s are criminally underrated. I’m happy to see them get the attention they deserve.
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Post by dc » Sat Aug 01, 2020 10:27 am

stevejamsecono wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 9:04 am
Thread rez.

I had been picking at this one for awhile and finally got moved to complete it in honor of the new Go-Go's doc. Enjoy!

https://youremyguitarhero.wordpress.com ... 1980-1985/
this is awesome! and that concert you link to is great. in related news, Kathy Valentine has a memoir just out too. viva Go-Go's! 8)
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