Apache-Surf Fun

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- December 10, 2017 at 8:04 pm #87234
  JRG
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  Hello Everyone,
  
  After listening to Gene (Scattercreek) and Clay’s surf postings, I thought I would have some fun with Apache. This is just a very straight forward version using a backing track from http://www.guitarbackingtracks.com
  
  Still have a ways to go, especially on the “horse gallop” picking but overall an easy and fun tune to play.
  
  Jim
- December 10, 2017 at 8:53 pm #87236
  charjo
  Moderator
  Nicely done, Jim. I love those old surf numbers and really enjoyed that. Cool twin SG’s but that P90 black one needs a whammy bar!
  John
- December 10, 2017 at 9:27 pm #87240
  JRG
  Participant
  Thanks John.
  
  Yes, a whammy bar would certainly help in recreating those neat sounds generated by the early surf musicians. My feeble bends didn’t quite do the trick. After watching Marty and his Suhr, I may have to add a Suhr with a whammy bar to my Christmas list!
  
  Jim
- December 10, 2017 at 9:38 pm #87242
  Bob S
  Participant
  Jim,
  Nice playing. Nothing like a little surf music when it’s 25 outside.
  Bob
- December 11, 2017 at 12:26 am #87244
  Tim Lee
  Participant
  Jim,
  
  Great tone and sounded cool!
  
  Tim
- December 11, 2017 at 3:45 am #87246
  Billy
  Participant
  That was really good man, very enjoyable with my early morning cuppa, I am only familiar with the Shadows version played by Hank on his Strat. possibly the first time ever heard played on a SG..
  Play it again Jim.
  
  ..Billy..
- December 11, 2017 at 6:04 am #87250
  Don D.
  Moderator
  Nice playing, and your tone was great for surf.
  
  Don D.
- December 11, 2017 at 8:57 am #87262
  scattercreek
  Participant
  Hey Jim,
  
  Good job. Surf is a lot of fun and you did it justice. I liked that little snippet of Ghost Riders in the Sky at the end. Looking forward to jamming with you tomorrow.
  
  Gene
  
  PS as many of you know Jim and I have been jamming once a month for several years. We met on Active Melody. We spend lot of time reassuring that we need more gear. In addition to benefitting from Brian’s teaching AM is a great place to make new friends.
  
  Gene
- December 14, 2017 at 6:45 am #87462
  John H
  Participant
  Hey man
  
  You do this song great justice! That was really fun to listen to… tone is great as well1
  
  Keep on!
  
  John
- December 14, 2017 at 9:04 am #87474
  sciencefiction
  Participant
  Excellent, Jim. You’ve got that alternate picking down. Perfect guitar setting. Liked the Ghostriders at the end!
  Larry
- December 14, 2017 at 10:05 am #87477
  JRG
  Participant
  Hey John and Larry,
  
  Thanks for your kind comments. I had fun with this one. As much as I enjoy learning Brian’s new material, I find myself also wanting to learn “covers” of popular songs.
  
  The more I force myself to use GarageBand and iMovie, the easier it has become. (common sense)
  
  Thanks,
  
  Jim
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