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Sep 22, 2009 @ 22:04
Just moved in (if you are too interested look at introduction).
I play the guitar - fully equipped (tube preamp, 2x100 watts tube poweramp, 2x12" speakers, overcrowded pedal board and a good electric guitar + audio interface and some microphones for recording).
I am interested in playing... anything basically. Don't know music theory, but have some practical experience and can play quite all right by year. Really love to jam in general.
I don't know any songs by other bands but if necessary I can learn some (don' expect me to pick up virtuoso pieces in 10 minutes though ;)).
My equipment is at store until I find permanent accommodation but after that... Well after that I want to play - if there is a bunch of like minded people, why not make a band and record a couple of pieces.
Very much fun oriented - I don't take myself too serious so don't come with plans for MTV - the motto is "Let's play around and see what happens"
Kaloyan
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Just moved in (if you are too interested look at introduction).
I play the guitar - fully equipped (tube preamp, 2x100 watts tube poweramp, 2x12" speakers, overcrowded pedal board and a good electric guitar + audio interface and some microphones for recording).
I am interested in playing... anything basically. Don't know music theory, but have some practical experience and can play quite all right by year. Really love to jam in general.
I don't know any songs by other bands but if necessary I can learn some (don' expect me to pick up virtuoso pieces in 10 minutes though ;)).
My equipment is at store until I find permanent accommodation but after that... Well after that I want to play - if there is a bunch of like minded people, why not make a band and record a couple of pieces.
Very much fun oriented - I don't take myself too serious so don't come with plans for MTV - the motto is "Let's play around and see what happens"
Kaloyan
Kaloyan DzhondzhorovSep 22, 2009 @ 22:04
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Sep 26, 2009 @ 11:42
Since I am on the topic: is there at least one shop for music instruments in Geneva, which has good choice ?
Yes, forgot to write above - I am in Geneva.
Now about the shops - made a small tour last week and I very disappointed, I browsed the 5-6 shops that were listed as well supplied and with good choice but... I am sorry but the small-town shop where I come from in Netherlands had a bigger choice than all of these together (the only impressive thing was the collectionary items in Music Store, but I am looking for something produced after 1970, which has more practical than collectionary value).
So if anyone knows a well-supplied shop (e.g. if I want an acoustic guitar I would like to be able to try at least 5 to 10 brands, at least 4 or 5 models of each, similar for anything else) please give advise.
Otherwise I guess I will be looking towards a small shopping trip to Germany or France.
Yes, forgot to write above - I am in Geneva.
Now about the shops - made a small tour last week and I very disappointed, I browsed the 5-6 shops that were listed as well supplied and with good choice but... I am sorry but the small-town shop where I come from in Netherlands had a bigger choice than all of these together (the only impressive thing was the collectionary items in Music Store, but I am looking for something produced after 1970, which has more practical than collectionary value).
So if anyone knows a well-supplied shop (e.g. if I want an acoustic guitar I would like to be able to try at least 5 to 10 brands, at least 4 or 5 models of each, similar for anything else) please give advise.
Otherwise I guess I will be looking towards a small shopping trip to Germany or France.
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Since I am on the topic: is there at least one shop for music instruments in Geneva, which has good choice ?
Yes, forgot to write above - I am in Geneva.
Now about the shops - made a small tour last week and I very disappointed, I browsed the 5-6 shops that were listed as well supplied and with good choice but... I am sorry but the small-town shop where I come from in Netherlands had a bigger choice than all of these together (the only impressive thing was the collectionary items in Music Store, but I am looking for something produced after 1970, which has more practical than collectionary value).
So if anyone knows a well-supplied shop (e.g. if I want an acoustic guitar I would like to be able to try at least 5 to 10 brands, at least 4 or 5 models of each, similar for anything else) please give advise.
Otherwise I guess I will be looking towards a small shopping trip to Germany or France.
Kaloyan Dzhondzhorov, Sep 26, 2009 @ 11:42
Yes, forgot to write above - I am in Geneva.
Now about the shops - made a small tour last week and I very disappointed, I browsed the 5-6 shops that were listed as well supplied and with good choice but... I am sorry but the small-town shop where I come from in Netherlands had a bigger choice than all of these together (the only impressive thing was the collectionary items in Music Store, but I am looking for something produced after 1970, which has more practical than collectionary value).
So if anyone knows a well-supplied shop (e.g. if I want an acoustic guitar I would like to be able to try at least 5 to 10 brands, at least 4 or 5 models of each, similar for anything else) please give advise.
Otherwise I guess I will be looking towards a small shopping trip to Germany or France.
Kaloyan Dzhondzhorov, Sep 26, 2009 @ 11:42
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Sep 26, 2009 @ 20:23
Maybe try the music shop on Rue Jean Dassier, near Servette. They specialise in guitars. Otherwise there's another one up Servette itself, near the City cinema, they have clarinets, flutes etc.
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Maybe try the music shop on Rue Jean Dassier, near Servette. They specialise in guitars. Otherwise there's another one up Servette itself, near the City cinema, they have clarinets, flutes etc.
KirkH, Sep 26, 2009 @ 20:23
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Sep 26, 2009 @ 20:57
Aaaahhh, I've been to the one with the clarinets, didn't know there was another one with guitars - thanks for the hint !
And while we are at it - are there rental rehearsal rooms here (I know it is not everywhere, but in Bulgaria we have rehearsal rooms with some basic equipment, which can be rented not too costly per hour , that is what I mean, not a place on monthly basis).
And while we are at it - are there rental rehearsal rooms here (I know it is not everywhere, but in Bulgaria we have rehearsal rooms with some basic equipment, which can be rented not too costly per hour , that is what I mean, not a place on monthly basis).
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Aaaahhh, I've been to the one with the clarinets, didn't know there was another one with guitars - thanks for the hint !
And while we are at it - are there rental rehearsal rooms here (I know it is not everywhere, but in Bulgaria we have rehearsal rooms with some basic equipment, which can be rented not too costly per hour , that is what I mean, not a place on monthly basis).
Kaloyan Dzhondzhorov, Sep 26, 2009 @ 20:57
And while we are at it - are there rental rehearsal rooms here (I know it is not everywhere, but in Bulgaria we have rehearsal rooms with some basic equipment, which can be rented not too costly per hour , that is what I mean, not a place on monthly basis).
Kaloyan Dzhondzhorov, Sep 26, 2009 @ 20:57
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Nov 26, 2009 @ 20:32
Hi Kaloyan,
did you find anyone?
I'm looking to spend alot more time soon getting back into music. I used to play guitar and have spent alot of time with cubase and plugins to produce music. I want to get back into it.
what have you found ?
jason
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Hi Kaloyan,
did you find anyone?
I'm looking to spend alot more time soon getting back into music. I used to play guitar and have spent alot of time with cubase and plugins to produce music. I want to get back into it.
what have you found ?
jason
jasepitt, Nov 26, 2009 @ 20:32
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Nov 27, 2009 @ 00:17
if you´re interested i have a fender telecaster usa , white with maple fret board and hard shell case for sale.
(selling, because i am getting a new one :-)
it´s in perfect condition. sfr. 500.-
cheers,
roger
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if you´re interested i have a fender telecaster usa , white with maple fret board and hard shell case for sale.
(selling, because i am getting a new one :-)
it´s in perfect condition. sfr. 500.-
cheers,
roger
epicure, Nov 27, 2009 @ 00:17
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Nov 30, 2009 @ 12:02
Wow.. I want the Telecaster if you don`t sell it to the poster ;) Are you in Geneva?
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Wow.. I want the Telecaster if you don`t sell it to the poster ;) Are you in Geneva?
Surfmoe, Nov 30, 2009 @ 12:02
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Nov 30, 2009 @ 12:31
@jasepitt
Hi there, I have found nothing for now. Well, I have found several OK stores, a good guitar tech who can do my amp biasing, etc. but not yet anyone to play with.
My next step, but after 1 Jan (going back to Bulgaria for holidays and all) is to ask around in Music Store and Music Arts to see where can I post adds for band search.
@epicure - thanks, that is a nice offer if it is a standard Tele and not a highway one ! However, I already have my own Tele (not really a standar one, it is a body from a 80's Japanese Tele + Moon guitar neck, strings through body and currently installing 2x Bare Knuckle pickups).
While we are on the topic - can you guys recommend any clubs for live music ? I haven't visited any yet, so any recommendations would be welcome, whether it is for alternative stuff or for jazz/blues, or basically anything.
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@jasepitt
Hi there, I have found nothing for now. Well, I have found several OK stores, a good guitar tech who can do my amp biasing, etc. but not yet anyone to play with.
My next step, but after 1 Jan (going back to Bulgaria for holidays and all) is to ask around in Music Store and Music Arts to see where can I post adds for band search.
@epicure - thanks, that is a nice offer if it is a standard Tele and not a highway one ! However, I already have my own Tele (not really a standar one, it is a body from a 80's Japanese Tele + Moon guitar neck, strings through body and currently installing 2x Bare Knuckle pickups).
While we are on the topic - can you guys recommend any clubs for live music ? I haven't visited any yet, so any recommendations would be welcome, whether it is for alternative stuff or for jazz/blues, or basically anything.
Kaloyan Dzhondzhorov, Nov 30, 2009 @ 12:31
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Nov 30, 2009 @ 12:39
Yo,
1. Jams: LOTS around Gva and Lausanne - depends what u're looking for (Blues, Standard Jazz, Rock, Progressive, Experimental...)
2. Shops: Largest and best shop in the area (Morges) is Boullard Musique. For closer, try "The Works" in Carouge (lots of guits and very friendly staff) and "Music Store" in Paquis (a bit expensive but friendly staff) - for best prices of course go Thomann!!!
3.Rehearsal rooms: AMR in rue des Alpes (near da trainstation) - 180CHF for the whole year, gets you membership status and price reductions on concerts around town
What kind of music are you looking into playing?
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Yo,
1. Jams: LOTS around Gva and Lausanne - depends what u're looking for (Blues, Standard Jazz, Rock, Progressive, Experimental...)
2. Shops: Largest and best shop in the area (Morges) is Boullard Musique. For closer, try "The Works" in Carouge (lots of guits and very friendly staff) and "Music Store" in Paquis (a bit expensive but friendly staff) - for best prices of course go Thomann!!!
3.Rehearsal rooms: AMR in rue des Alpes (near da trainstation) - 180CHF for the whole year, gets you membership status and price reductions on concerts around town
What kind of music are you looking into playing?
Lazz, Nov 30, 2009 @ 12:39
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Nov 30, 2009 @ 13:50
Wow thanks !
That was very useful.
I know Music Store, because I live next to it - very good if you are looking for something vintage/high-end. I think the prices are about OK for what they are selling. Also I've been to Music Arts, will check out The Works though, as I am looking for one aprticular Electro-Harmonix.
About the jams and band: where can I check for info ? I don't really have any preferences for style - not very keen on death metal or black metal :D Jazz might be a bit up the slope for my skills.
Usually I most prefer alternative/rock/ska, more experimental/progressive stuff, but as mentioned I am open for anything. After all, we all know the pentatonics :D
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Wow thanks !
That was very useful.
I know Music Store, because I live next to it - very good if you are looking for something vintage/high-end. I think the prices are about OK for what they are selling. Also I've been to Music Arts, will check out The Works though, as I am looking for one aprticular Electro-Harmonix.
About the jams and band: where can I check for info ? I don't really have any preferences for style - not very keen on death metal or black metal :D Jazz might be a bit up the slope for my skills.
Usually I most prefer alternative/rock/ska, more experimental/progressive stuff, but as mentioned I am open for anything. After all, we all know the pentatonics :D
Kaloyan Dzhondzhorov, Nov 30, 2009 @ 13:50
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Dec 1, 2009 @ 11:00
yie yie yio...
electro harmonix is a cool company. check out prices at www.thomann.de and compare with what you find locally. Prices are usually 1/3 less, including transportation, customs etc. I ve bought all my gear from him, 100% safe, new, and 3 years warranty (yes, even MORE than what the manufacturer gives!!)
Live & Jams: Jaydo's (Paquis I think), AMR (rue des alpes - 2 options), Chat Noir (Carouge), The Scene (Plainpalais), CERN (IF you have an access to get in the fort), the blue lizard in Lausanne etc..
pentatonics are cool, but also try the diminished half step ;)
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yie yie yio...
electro harmonix is a cool company. check out prices at www.thomann.de and compare with what you find locally. Prices are usually 1/3 less, including transportation, customs etc. I ve bought all my gear from him, 100% safe, new, and 3 years warranty (yes, even MORE than what the manufacturer gives!!)
Live & Jams: Jaydo's (Paquis I think), AMR (rue des alpes - 2 options), Chat Noir (Carouge), The Scene (Plainpalais), CERN (IF you have an access to get in the fort), the blue lizard in Lausanne etc..
pentatonics are cool, but also try the diminished half step ;)
Lazz, Dec 1, 2009 @ 11:00
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Dec 1, 2009 @ 12:24
I just meant they save the situation when you dunno what to play. Either that or the chromatic and you act as if you are a genius jazzman misunderstood by the audience :D
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I just meant they save the situation when you dunno what to play. Either that or the chromatic and you act as if you are a genius jazzman misunderstood by the audience :D
Kaloyan Dzhondzhorov, Dec 1, 2009 @ 12:24
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Dec 2, 2009 @ 11:57
I know what you meant.. but min 42 modes x 12 keys, you should always have something to play... :D
remember: 99% practice, 1% magic
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I know what you meant.. but min 42 modes x 12 keys, you should always have something to play... :D
remember: 99% practice, 1% magic
Lazz, Dec 2, 2009 @ 11:57
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Dec 4, 2009 @ 22:49
Hi Kaloyan,
found anyone to jam with yet?
I'm also going away for xmas and I´ll get my guitar as well. I'm just starting again but if you tell me a few songs you like, I´ll learn them and we can jam in january/febuary at this AMR place near the station.
I know how to use Cubase, so I can use it to create drums and bass or synth sounds or record us and mix and stuff.
what kind of music do you like apart from jazz?
let me know if your interested
jason
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Hi Kaloyan,
found anyone to jam with yet?
I'm also going away for xmas and I´ll get my guitar as well. I'm just starting again but if you tell me a few songs you like, I´ll learn them and we can jam in january/febuary at this AMR place near the station.
I know how to use Cubase, so I can use it to create drums and bass or synth sounds or record us and mix and stuff.
what kind of music do you like apart from jazz?
let me know if your interested
jason
jasepitt, Dec 4, 2009 @ 22:49
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Dec 22, 2009 @ 10:31
I was just about to post a similar thread.
I haven't got any of my pedals or amps with me but I record mainly onto my laptop. I've been playing for about 8 years and tend to mix up different styles a bit, especially lead stuff. I know a bit of theory but I never had the patience for it! If you're up for jamming and seeing where it leads then count me in!
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I was just about to post a similar thread.
I haven't got any of my pedals or amps with me but I record mainly onto my laptop. I've been playing for about 8 years and tend to mix up different styles a bit, especially lead stuff. I know a bit of theory but I never had the patience for it! If you're up for jamming and seeing where it leads then count me in!
harmanbhamra, Dec 22, 2009 @ 10:31
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Dec 22, 2009 @ 11:00
please contact me. we are a small group of bass and or drums and two guitars, or just one guitar. we practice in a garage fully equiped with amps, drums,mics, electric keyboard and mixing table. location is in gentod, just next to geneva.
quite flexible as to when we practice. get in touch.
have a great holiday season.
roger
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please contact me. we are a small group of bass and or drums and two guitars, or just one guitar. we practice in a garage fully equiped with amps, drums,mics, electric keyboard and mixing table. location is in gentod, just next to geneva.
quite flexible as to when we practice. get in touch.
have a great holiday season.
roger
epicure, Dec 22, 2009 @ 11:00
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Dec 22, 2009 @ 18:31
hello roger
i play acoustic guitar mostly rhytmic style or any kind depending on the others,
i would like to join whenever you will get together,
hope to get in touch
cheers
mesut
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hello roger
i play acoustic guitar mostly rhytmic style or any kind depending on the others,
i would like to join whenever you will get together,
hope to get in touch
cheers
mesut
fernando, Dec 22, 2009 @ 18:31
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May 5, 2010 @ 08:14
hi, did you find your "dream" music shop? There is a , for Swiss standards, good one in Morges, did you try it out?
Did you also find some musical "friends" to jam and have fun...? if not contact me....
Dana
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hi, did you find your "dream" music shop? There is a , for Swiss standards, good one in Morges, did you try it out?
Did you also find some musical "friends" to jam and have fun...? if not contact me....
Dana
Anad, May 5, 2010 @ 08:14
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May 5, 2010 @ 08:22
hello...Mesut....Fernando.....
did you find what you were looking for? if not let me know....
Dana
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hello...Mesut....Fernando.....
did you find what you were looking for? if not let me know....
Dana
Anad, May 5, 2010 @ 08:22
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