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UK based guitarist/luthier/engineer/audio geek/multi skilled 3D CAD Designer , militantly liberal grandfather . Agnostic Humanist . Apple/Ibanez/Laney/TC Electronics user . Lover of cats and books , Terry Pratchett, Robert Asprin, Eddings , Tolkien

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I mean , yum , but … you have heard of a freezer right ? ;) but yum munch

14.02.2026 23:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Pies definitely figured in it so the chart may be accurate . Guitars , beer and girls . Pretty much cover everything important to teenage me And I was a late teenager before people commonly even had an Atari, sega and Nintendo were tiny little things in Japan just getting started , if that ….

14.02.2026 02:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oriental or Arabic quarter tone fretting I think . Not traditional western intonation for certain , the relative spacing ratios are all wrong for western music . That or someone’s weird avant garde free form jazz interpretations.

14.02.2026 02:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Heartfield talon , fantastic guitars

14.02.2026 00:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My poor tj

13.02.2026 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Print manual for TC g major mk2

Print manual for TC g major mk2

Print manual for TC plethora x5

Print manual for TC plethora x5

How the mighty are fallen . Two pictures comparing manuals for equipment from same manufacturer, that does much the same thing , released a few years apart . And no the later one is not complemented by an in depth pdf

13.02.2026 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I aim to acquire one of his nylon string signatures later this year .

13.02.2026 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Combination , guitar and unique mop top floppy hair kinda silhouette , but guitar first. Confirmed then by artist outline

13.02.2026 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Ibanez Tim Henson signature model TOD10

Ibanez Tim Henson signature model TOD10

13.02.2026 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The secret is an addiction to Ibanez models . He’s playing one of his signature models ;)

13.02.2026 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
List of Old Ardinians - Wikiwand

Probably A toss up between Neil Gaiman , Ian Hislop. Nick Newman , Sir Bill Cotton , Terry Thomas , me . ;)

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13.02.2026 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tim Henson of Polyphia

13.02.2026 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tim Henson . Polyphia

13.02.2026 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Alterbridge , Addicted to pain

13.02.2026 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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And here it is

10.02.2026 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Pedal board with Two notes Revolt and CAB , with TC plethora x5 and Valeton GP50 , George Dennis Wah+ , and a couple of drive pedals

Pedal board with Two notes Revolt and CAB , with TC plethora x5 and Valeton GP50 , George Dennis Wah+ , and a couple of drive pedals

Think I’ve cracked it , this all talks to each other and behaves

10.02.2026 20:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lol , all the gear , no idea. Is commonly found at blues jams around the UK. My new board is intended to be used anywhere that’s got a half working PA , no amp required! And despite its slightly Death Star esque tendencies, is a significantly less imposing load in than my normal live rig! ;)

07.02.2026 23:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I can’t help but play Alterbridge every time I pick up my drop C sharp S1670 .

07.02.2026 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yup , although mostly a lurker , until recently I mostly avoided pedal boards , preferring to be able to use multi Fx like TC’s G-system to automate multiple functions of signal path switching and amp control and most of the fx with one button . Current board build is using separate units!

07.02.2026 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You’ve given me an excuse to reread Silmarilion and LOtR/Hobbit See how many named weapons I can find , Narsil , Orcrist Glamdring ,sting and Gurthang are all I can immediately recall . Going to be a stretch to cover 30 or so guitars and basses

07.02.2026 18:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Never even occurred to me despite being a lifelong fan of Tolkien, nice method …. I might feel a little ostentatious wielding Glamdring , for solos in Eb , do you have one called sting ? And what is it if so ?

07.02.2026 07:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Fx pedal board with George Dennis optical Wah+ pedal, Two notes audio engineering Revolt tube preamp , TC electronic Plethora x5  with expression pedal ,Two notes audio CAB , Valeton GP5 , Mvave Chocolate plus , Belkin power bank   In the background we can also see an old TC electronic G-System

Fx pedal board with George Dennis optical Wah+ pedal, Two notes audio engineering Revolt tube preamp , TC electronic Plethora x5 with expression pedal ,Two notes audio CAB , Valeton GP5 , Mvave Chocolate plus , Belkin power bank In the background we can also see an old TC electronic G-System

New board build has begun . GP5 to be replaced by GP50 this weekend , to allow me to tie the units all together with midi , that will also clear space by removing the Choco plus and battery pack , leaving room for for a drive pedal or two .

07.02.2026 02:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

David Baddiel β€œCat Man” worth a watch for those of us feeling outnumbered by dog centric programming …. Lots of awesome cats and a few weird humans .

03.02.2026 01:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A week ago my Facebook accounts both presented me with a choice of paying meta Β£3.99 a month to avoid adverts , or handing meta full ownership rights to everything I ever posted , and all my contacts and tracking etc etc and forcing advertising content on me. Result:= I deactivated both accounts

01.02.2026 02:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My latest addition to the family . Rosewood back and sides , spruce top , mahogany neck with inlaid rosewood fingerboard . Have decided to name it Shadow . ( when you have 30+ guitars , naming is essential )

01.02.2026 01:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Valeton GP5 with Mvave Chocolate plus , Expression pedal and Wah pedal , and stereo DI , all powered from Belkin power bank .

Valeton GP5 with Mvave Chocolate plus , Expression pedal and Wah pedal , and stereo DI , all powered from Belkin power bank .

An experiment in pedal board gymnastics , minimalist with maximum control

01.02.2026 01:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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TJ loves mummy’s fluffy assed massive jumper

14.02.2025 22:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s a bit mean to old blobby , he was effing annoying but he was no republican

14.02.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s a fair point , the birthright rule amendment stipulates. I believe, an extension to 48 hours on weekdays, but this can extend to 72 if the period begins on Friday As weekends are all inclusive. But the other modification benefits are restricted to northern line stations as befits his origins

14.02.2025 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Tell him that he needs to change at Paddington , and that it’s Friday and mid month so the Elizabeth line option is valid for 24 hours , so I’d nominate a move to Canary Wharf for lunch ;)

14.02.2025 02:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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