Author Topic: BKP Forumite in TV Quiz Shocker!!! (Read 20466 times)

headtheball · « **on:** February 27, 2007, 07:57:40 PM »

That's right folks. In about six weeks, I'll be tainting your TV screens with my oddly shaped head, reclining in the scariest chair in the world on BBC's Mastermind.

And I need help. Badly.

My first specialist subject is going to be "The History and Development of the electric Guitar since 1950". Basically, the whole solidbody era, barring a couple of years. So I want you folks to ask me questions. Ridiculous questions. Do everything you can to catch me out. It's the only way I'll learn!!

hunter · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2007, 08:09:48 PM »

When was the first recording using a Wah Wah effect, who used it and what was the name of the song?

plastercaster · « **Reply #2 on:** February 27, 2007, 08:13:44 PM »

The white Stratocaster with serial number 0001, belonging to owned by Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour was originally owned by whom?

dave_mc · « **Reply #3 on:** February 27, 2007, 08:20:36 PM »

wow, that's really cool.

No idea about questions, I don't know jack... :lol:

headtheball · « **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2007, 08:45:16 PM »

Ahh...

I think the first one was Cream's Tales of Brave Ulysses, Eric Clapton doing the Wah-ing. At least, that's recieved knowledge.

That particular Strat belonged to Homer Haynes, originally. Some kind of singing comedian, I think...

Edit:
Ah, c--k. it was Chet Atkins in 1961, wasn't it? Boo-boo Stick Beat?

froglord · « **Reply #5 on:** February 27, 2007, 09:31:24 PM »

Mucho respect for attempting Mastermind!

Here's a few questions I threw together for you:
1. What was the original name of Fender's Telecaster and why did it have to be renamed?
2. Who made the first plexiglass guitar?
3. In what year did PRS guitars go into commercial production?
4. Who was the first person in the UK to own a Fender Stratocaster?
5. Who invented the humbucking pickup?
6. Which company did Gibson sue in 2004 with regard to guitar body shapes?
7. What class of Alnico magnet was first used in Stratocaster pickups?
8. Which guitarist invented -

BEEP BEEP

I've started so I'll finish:

8. Which guitarist invented a tuning system to improve string intonation on the guitar?

And you may answer ...

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #6 on:** February 27, 2007, 09:38:26 PM »

Haha!

Will so watch that man :D

Tell us the exact time it's on etc.

headtheball · « **Reply #7 on:** February 27, 2007, 09:51:46 PM »

janey mac, thats a lot of questions...

Ok
1. broadcaster, changed cos gretsch had a drumkit of the same name
2. Dan armstrong/Ampeg
3. late 85, early 86
4. Hank B.Marvin, I suppose
5. Seth lover
6.Paul reed Smith
7. pretty sure they were A3, but it varied occasionally
8. Buzz feiten

froglord · « **Reply #8 on:** February 27, 2007, 10:15:32 PM »

Oooh ... he knows his stuff (either that or he's been blitzing Wikipedia :D ).

broken cord · « **Reply #9 on:** February 27, 2007, 10:35:00 PM »

What member of Iced Earth has a hair fan club and is responcible for the advanvement of the modern day guitar pick up.

headtheball · « **Reply #10 on:** February 27, 2007, 11:09:46 PM »

On the plus side though, flights from Belfast-Machester on the days of filming are stupidly dear, so there'll be a minimum of friends and family around to see me screw up on the day. They'll have to wait for the show like everyone else...

gingataff · « **Reply #11 on:** February 28, 2007, 01:05:10 AM »

After he left Fender, which company did Leo Fender go to work for?

headtheball · « **Reply #12 on:** February 28, 2007, 08:34:15 AM »

Musicman, although he had a ten year no-competition clause from CBS.

Muzzzz · « **Reply #13 on:** February 28, 2007, 10:03:10 AM »

Wow, you really DO know your stuff! You'll be fine, dude 8)

steve · « **Reply #14 on:** February 28, 2007, 12:00:25 PM »

Quote from: broken cord

What member of Iced Earth has a hair fan club and is responcible for the advanvement of the modern day guitar pick up.

I know this one.. dont tell me... its... can i have a clue! Phone a friend?
Oh bugger! Bert Weedon?