The Art of being an English Gentlemen (part 9)

Look here... Just because I haven't managed to file a report on this subject for a few years (8+ to be precise). It doesn't mean that the Art of being an English Gentlemen still isn't uppermost in my mind.

Even with the world spinning hopelessly out of control, there are some key decisions to be made. Laces or slip-ons? Oxfords or brogues? Etc etc..

The current word from The Committee for The Club for summer 2020 is as follows:

1. Gentlemen will mostly be wearing the loafer (with socks).
2. Only three types of tie knot are acceptable (in order of preference).
1. Half Windsor
2. Full Windsor
3. Four in hand
3. Club blazers are completely unacceptable (with following exceptions).
1. Genuine sports clubs
2. The Modern Jazz Quartet
3. French gentlemen 40+
4. "Manbags" are strictly verboten.
5. The following band/artist/pop t-shirts are to be decommissioned until 2022 (unless stated).
1. Ramones
2. The Clash
3. The Smiths (nb Johnny Marr T-shirts are still valid and acceptable)
4. Morrissey (2035)
5. Mod Target
6. Coldplay (indefinite)
7. Radiohead
8. Oasis
9. Wings (nb: other ironic t-shirts such as Bay City Rollers, The Osmonds inc.)
10. Never mind the bollocks/Sex Pistols
6. The blanket ban on English gentlemen wearing baseball caps is to remain in place until further notice. Ditto: Truckers Caps.
7. The flat-cap (aka the Peaky Blinders cap) must not be worn with anything other than a brogue or stout boot. The flat-cap/training shoe combination must never be worn. Penalty - 
1. 1st offence. All club rights national and international to be revoked for 12 months.
2. 2nd offence. As above for 3 years.
3. 3rd offence. A lifetime worldwide ban from the club, premises & events. In addition to be regarded as persona non grata.
8. The Cane - Gentlemen favouring a cane must note that sword-sticks are still outlawed in some of the clubs territories. However, use within The Club HQ is still permitted between 9pm and dawn.
9. Espadrilles can only be worn in the following countries:
1. Spain
2. Mexico
3. Portugal
4. Morocco.
10. Colours for this summer: Pink, Powder Blue, Navy Blue. 

The Committee

Poll Results - Bands you'd like to reform

1. The Smiths
2. The Jam
3. The Clash (?)
4. Haircut 100
5. The Style Council
6. Oasis

Strings of Desire - #3

Johnny Marr's White on white Fender Jaguar

I could have chosen almost any one of Johnny Marr's guitars from his first album Rickenbacker, his 'The Queen is Dead' green Telecaster or his 'How Soon is Now' Epiphone Casino. However, in the end I couldn't resist his current axe du jour, the fantastic white on white Jaguar that he used as his main guitar with The Cribs.

Having been fortunate enough to see him in action up close with the Jarman boys on their last tour of 'Straya. I was blown away by the tone, feel and of course style of the Jaguar. Fender are due to produce a Johnny Marr signature Jag in January 2012, which if their attention to detail matches Johnny's will be an absolute must for any self respecting guitar stylist!

Strings of Desire - #2

Rickenbacker 330

Despite not being able to play it when I bought it, this is the first proper guitar I ever owned. The classic Rickenbacker 330, made famous by Messrs Weller, Marr, Townsend et al.

If you want a trebly jangly feedback enducing experience, then look no further. especially when twinned with the VOX AC30.

Ladies & Gentlemen, I give you the perfect Zap! Wham! Kerpow! Mod guitar!!!

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