My first... video?

[oldguy]

Well, it's not much, but I finally got something together...on the 'Tube.
Had a weird clicking noise on some parts... but I'm still learning, so... here goes.
I wanted to play with the Danelectro pedals and my Switch through the Traynor, so I just shut my eyes, clenched my teeth, and went for it.
To say that I was a little nervous is an understatement, but here it is, noise, glitches, and all. BTW, I gave a nod to TheFret, Dolphinstreet, and Robert in the description, hope that's OK.
I just broke it down into smaller pieces, and put the whole video on, I need practice and advice... suggestions?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=CHiNlHN6R...e=user&search=

http://youtube.com/watch?v=dxzaElBzF...e=user&search=

http://youtube.com/watch?v=IzIGcEfc1...e=user&search=

http://youtube.com/watch?v=YaN521ATFrA

[Katastrophe]

Yahooo, oldguy! You got some great tones out of those Dano pedals. No advice to give you here. Everything sounds great. I don't know how to stop the popping noises you were getting, either, but from some of the YouTube vids I've seen, a pop here or there is no big deal.

Really cool jazzy, bluesy sound. I wish I had your chord vocabulary.

I even dug the overalls!

[M29]

Very nice oldguy! Sweet strummin and pickin. The guitar sounds Stratish at times very clean and toneful. Thanks for the demo and the playin, don't appear a bit nervous to me.

M29

[helliott***]

Suggestions, yes. More, more please. That tone is just killer -- so smooth. And your chord structures make me feel positively junior. My only suggestion would be to be bold with that kind of talent and tone.
That version of Crazy is a little different than mine, but I like yours better -- more bluesy. Where'd you get that, or is it outa your head?

[Spudman***]

Wonderful stuff there OG. Especially the Lowell George costume. lol I guess you got Halloween figured out early?

Lovely chord sequences.

[oldguy]

Thanks a ton, guys. I get so frustrated when things turn out sucky, but such is life. I'm new to video on the web, so it's slow.
Great to be your own worst critic, ain't it?
Seriously, thanks for listening.

[sunvalleylaw]

That is really great Glenn! Beautiful sounds as always. Been a while since I have heard some. Thanks for posting it! The only suggestion I would have is to show your face some more! The overalls remind me of a Buddy Guy album cover. (Feels like Rain, I believe).

[SuperSwede]

Hey, that was really cool Oldguy! I love that guitar

I also thought about Buddy Guy!

[FrankAxtell]

OG..your tone is very very good...my suggestion would be to listen to and transcribe stuff like Robben Ford and Larry Carlton...by the way ...I'm doing the same myself....also get together with good players, guys that are a bit better than you and do gigs or organize a jam session, so you can get the live interaction with a live rhythm section, so many musical things can only be learned by playing live with others...man your ready to play out...go for it!

[ted s]

Nice work OG ! Very smooth and relaxed playing.
A definite pleasure to watch. Looking forward to seeing more.
Finally a face to the coveralls

[250Keith]

Very nice! I will be stealing some of your moves.
I like the tone and I'm going to check out the pedals not bad for the price!
Thanks for sharing.
Keith.

[oldguy]

Sure, steal away. Give a nod to Robert for his help and expertise if possible.
I try to add a tag when I can. Still getting that darn popping noise...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=QmNZHcQN2w8

[duhvoodooman***]

Hey, pretty cool, OG! The pops weren't really as bad as you made them out to be. And the playing was nice and relaxed (I'd get all tensed up in front of a camera, I'm sure!) and sounded really good. Nice clean tone, and the pedals sounded good, too. Keep 'em coming! Maybe something a little more raucous, like maybe with a certain yellow pedal??

[oldguy]

That ZYS is in the chain, Voodoo. I just need some more practice and time to do it justice. I'm thinkin' I need one more pedal... a vibe or something that will do a good Univibe thing... any suggestions?
BTW, thanks for taking the time to listen.

[Robert****]

Nice! Man, you play some cool stuff! I did recognize some of those turnarounds... sweet!

I notice you do the hybrid picking stuff too. Works great, doesn't it?

What guitar is that?

[oldguy]

Nice! Man, you play some cool stuff! I did recognize some of those turnarounds... sweet!

I notice you do the hybrid picking stuff too. Works great, doesn't it?

What guitar is that?

Thanks, Robert, I thought you'd notice. I try and visit your video lessons @ Dolphinstreet when I'm home each weekend. If I can just add one lick or turnaround at a time, that's enough. Then I practice it. If it doesn't work "your" way, I try to find "my" way to do it. Then practice it in various keys. And some of those licks I knew, but I liked your way of playing them better, I said "Hey! Why didn't I think of that?"
And you thought you gave up teaching...
The hybrid picking, I started that for economy of movement in the wrist when carpal tunnel and arthritis became a problem. I could never double pick w/ a flatpick, just don't work for me, so I clawed at the strings with the middle and ring fingers till I got where I could hit 'em.
The guitar is the Switch Innovo IV. 2 EMG select HB's and a Wilkinson trem.
Mostly played on the neck HB through the Traynor YCV40 Anniversary model.
Man, Canada builds some awesome amps!

Sunvalley, thanks again. I will try and adjust the camera, appreciate the tip.
I don't play golf, but I am very relaxed when pounding grade stakes in the ground and writing on them with a chisel tip marker!

Lev, I shot the videos in 3 separate sittings, then transferred them from the DV camcorder to Win Mov Maker in short pieces to make it easier to upload.
Glad you liked the chords. Thank you. Mostly barre chord versions of the standard E , C , and A shapes I learned on the first and second frets when I started, then I hunt for the relative minor, maj 7th, and figure out the add9, 6, flat 7, etc, till it sounds kinda like the song (to my ears, at least).

[Robert****]

Glenn, that is EXACTLY what I tell people when they ask me how they can use licks. You learn it, but you make it fit into your playing your "own" way.

The Traynor you have is a great amp, well priced too. I almost bought one, but then I got the Hellhound, which is somewhat similar.

[Tone2TheBone]

Where the heck have I BEEN. That IS you on youtube! Cool! Sounds good too. I'm adding you to my buddy list.

[ted s]

Hey, maybe you fretters with YouTube id's can post your handles so we can find you there ?