howdy all!

brazmonki

*Please note: Since I am new to the forum I am still not sure how the forum works. I am implementing the trial and error method. If I post this in the wrong place, please advise me and sorry for any harm done!

I think this is a great ice breaker into the forum and hence let’s begin. I'm 24, single, walks on the beach............(jokes!!) ?

I would not say that I am the best guitarist ever, but I definitely have a passion for guitars (which has cost me a arm and a leg thus far!)

I've been playing guitar on and off for the last 13 years. I started with beginners guitar lessons WAY back and then I discovered Blues. What really attracted me to this genre was the pure freedom and rhythm of the music. Hence I bought my first electric guitar at Cash Crusaders and played it through my PC speaker (I considered myself to be a rock star!) Anyway; moving on.

I went through a dry spell and did not play for about 3 years until I was late in high School. Currently I am playing in a band and really enjoying that same feeling that I discovered with Blues..."it's all about the soul man!"

Equipment that have my fingerprints on them (hence old and sold!)
GUITARS:
Japanese/Cash Crusaders "thing"

AMP:
No name from an electrical shop in George
Fender FM65??
Belhinger Stack (the idiot that sold it to me gave me a 100w head and a 400w cab! Haha!)

EFFECTS:
Zoom 505II Pedal
Rocktron distortion stomp box
Boss Metal Zone 2

Equipment currently in my possesion
GUITARS:
Esp EC100QM
Washburn WT-20??
Epiphone Flying V Goth
Frames Accoustic (got it from a family member)

AMP
Marshall Valvestate II

EFFECTS
Line 6 PODxt

Well that is pretty much it. Let's go!

nick

greetings 8)

TomCat

Heeey.....Howzit... ? ?

Welcome to the forum. Have lots of fun and learn lots....I did.

WantzChas

Welcome, post some pics of your gear when you have the time.

Squonk

Welcome ?

Lethe

what music do you listen to?

brazmonki

Lethe wrote: what music do you listen to?

well it differs. I see blues as the beginning of rock and roll and hence I appreciate all forms of rock and roll. However, a personal favorite is metal/alternative. I saw this documentary called Metal: A Headbanger's Journey and man, was it entertaining!

The band I play in gets it's influences from metal and punk/alternative music. We hence describe our genre as "melodic post hardcore". However like a true musician in a band......"our style is so unique, it's difficult to describe!" haha! ?

aubs1

Welcome to the forum. You will certainly have lotsa fun and more.......... ?

brazmonki

WantzChas wrote: Welcome, post some pics of your gear when you have the time.

to tell you the truth, I will have to take pics and post them. In my profile pic, you can see my Epiphone Flying V Goth. Got it for a great deal at R2000 approx 4 years ago. A great stage guitar, however not the easiest to move around with when it comes to stage performance. the v can bother you a bit when you when you jump around and go crazy. I hit myself in the jaw once with it. don't ask!

inflames

Welcome to the forum Braz! What band do you play in?

Enjoy the forum!

Dirk

Welcome mate, Hope you enjoy the forum ?

brazmonki

inflames wrote: Welcome to the forum Braz! What band do you play in?

Enjoy the forum!

the band is called Apollo is dead. we are based in stellenbosch, but i stay in bellville. it's been a bit slow the last few months but with our new video comming out, we are trying to gun the MK market! check us on facebook or @

www.myspace.com/apolloisdeadsa

CDee

Welcome to the forum!

inflames

Apollo is dead

A Ha! Did you guys not play at Cornerbar a while ago?

brazmonki

inflames wrote:
Apollo is dead
A Ha! Did you guys not play at Cornerbar a while ago?

sorry no, but we want to sometime. we just need to finish our playlist and then we are all systems go!

Sean

Welcome to the forum ?

DonovanB

Welcome.

brazmonki wrote: However like a true musician in a band......"our style is so unique, it's difficult to describe!" haha! ?

Don't worry, this forum is so unique it's hard to describe as well... ?

Carmen

Hello and welcome. Good luck with your band.

brazmonki

DonovanB wrote: Welcome.

brazmonki wrote: However like a true musician in a band......"our style is so unique, it's difficult to describe!" haha! ?
Don't worry, this forum is so unique it's hard to describe as well... ?

haha. true that!

brazmonki

Carmen wrote: Hello and welcome. Good luck with your band.

thanks. We really need it since we are going through a bit of a tough time. But by next week Tuesday, all will be different (hopefully ???)!