[H525 a jazz box?]

I would say it's ideal. Many of the 1950's jazz guitarists used ES175's with P90's ( check out Kenny Burrell's early stuff), and sound fantastic.I have used a Gibson ES225 in the past,and that sounded great,although it's a thin body.I currently use a stock H 575,strung with Ernie Ball .012" - .054",set no.2206.Sounds great to me through any tube amp,and even my Fender London reverb,solid state.

[Sometimes it's hard work.]

Paint it Black ! I recall the only time I played that live with my band of the day. It was the first time I'd used a slide live on stage.The owner of the venue came up at the end and said 'If you ever play that f*****g song here again,I'll see you never work again,ever !' Now,was it the song,did he not like the Stones,or was it my slide playing ? I'll never know,but I've never played it since,or used a slide.True !!

[Jackie Lomax of the Undertakers]

I am in contact with Brian Jones,the sax player with the Undertakers,via Facebook.Brian recently underwent a hip replacement operation,and is progressing well.This happened to coincide with my discovery of a full set of autographs of the band I collected on the night my group & I played support to the band,50 years ago !They also unfortunately lost their drummer recently too.

[My encounter with Rod Temperton]

Interesting account

Thanks mars_hall.At the time it took place,I didn't think it would be as important session as it was.I was,however pleased to see some guys in our studio who could play well,and knew exactly what they were doing.The studio went on to do many more people who had success.I decided to continue down the gigging road,and I've had some fun,and met some great people.Long may it continue !

Peter Alton Green

[starting out with a fresh line up]

Well done,Mark,getting your band together.The Matamp sounds a good idea.Mathias,the German guy from Huddersfield, U.K., who started the company & made the amps did a good job.Built like tanks ! Sadly,no longer with us.I think he made the original Orange amps too. A quality amp will last for as long as you want,if you look after it,and they continue to make the bits to service it & replace worn out parts. Good Luck.

Peter Alton Green