Tim the Guitarist
@tim-guitar.bsky.social
Working musician. Composer. Bibliophile. Occasional writer. Erstwhile hen-keeper. Optimist (not necessarily in that order).
Posts mainly about books, guitars & politics.
My opinions only. Reposts ≠ endorsements.
Posts mainly about books, guitars & politics.
My opinions only. Reposts ≠ endorsements.
Here you go, with apologies for picture quality...
It's a Harley Benton version of a '69 Thinline Tele. The neck and fingerboard are roasted maple which I really like the feel of (all my other guitars or rosewood or ebony 'boards).
Sounds great too. I like it so far.
It's a Harley Benton version of a '69 Thinline Tele. The neck and fingerboard are roasted maple which I really like the feel of (all my other guitars or rosewood or ebony 'boards).
Sounds great too. I like it so far.
December 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Here you go, with apologies for picture quality...
It's a Harley Benton version of a '69 Thinline Tele. The neck and fingerboard are roasted maple which I really like the feel of (all my other guitars or rosewood or ebony 'boards).
Sounds great too. I like it so far.
It's a Harley Benton version of a '69 Thinline Tele. The neck and fingerboard are roasted maple which I really like the feel of (all my other guitars or rosewood or ebony 'boards).
Sounds great too. I like it so far.
Autumn's progress over the space of around six weeks...
(late September - early November)
#autumn #seasons #river #sky #autumnleaves #photography
(late September - early November)
#autumn #seasons #river #sky #autumnleaves #photography
November 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Autumn's progress over the space of around six weeks...
(late September - early November)
#autumn #seasons #river #sky #autumnleaves #photography
(late September - early November)
#autumn #seasons #river #sky #autumnleaves #photography
November 10, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Central Bar, Gateshead. Located right at the south end of the Tyne Bridge, and looking lovely in the autumn sunshine.
#Gateshead #Newcastle #railway #NorthEast #pub #architecture
#Gateshead #Newcastle #railway #NorthEast #pub #architecture
November 10, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Central Bar, Gateshead. Located right at the south end of the Tyne Bridge, and looking lovely in the autumn sunshine.
#Gateshead #Newcastle #railway #NorthEast #pub #architecture
#Gateshead #Newcastle #railway #NorthEast #pub #architecture
In & around the Cathedral Caves, near Ambleside in Cumbria, UK. These caves and tunnels are the remnants of an old slate mine (a staple for roof and even wall material in the local houses).
#LakeDistrict #Cumbria #caves #travel #slate #Ambleside
#LakeDistrict #Cumbria #caves #travel #slate #Ambleside
November 1, 2025 at 9:36 AM
In & around the Cathedral Caves, near Ambleside in Cumbria, UK. These caves and tunnels are the remnants of an old slate mine (a staple for roof and even wall material in the local houses).
#LakeDistrict #Cumbria #caves #travel #slate #Ambleside
#LakeDistrict #Cumbria #caves #travel #slate #Ambleside
Turkish coffee & baklava? Don't mind if I do...
October 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Turkish coffee & baklava? Don't mind if I do...
Here are some lovely mushrooms.
Loads of these around at the moment. Toadstools, too.
Loads of these around at the moment. Toadstools, too.
October 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Here are some lovely mushrooms.
Loads of these around at the moment. Toadstools, too.
Loads of these around at the moment. Toadstools, too.
I think my coffee has gone off...
September 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
I think my coffee has gone off...
Insightful recollection from the recently passed Robert Redford (1936-2025).
We need more of us with THIS attitude to speak up and defend those struggling to defend themselves.
#RobertRedford #RIP #HopeNotHate
We need more of us with THIS attitude to speak up and defend those struggling to defend themselves.
#RobertRedford #RIP #HopeNotHate
September 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Insightful recollection from the recently passed Robert Redford (1936-2025).
We need more of us with THIS attitude to speak up and defend those struggling to defend themselves.
#RobertRedford #RIP #HopeNotHate
We need more of us with THIS attitude to speak up and defend those struggling to defend themselves.
#RobertRedford #RIP #HopeNotHate
September 17, 2025 at 9:06 AM
If you see this, quote with the same energy you bring to Bluesky
September 16, 2025 at 12:19 PM
If you see this, quote with the same energy you bring to Bluesky
Eat the rich.
Or at the very least tax them properly.
Or at the very least tax them properly.
September 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Eat the rich.
Or at the very least tax them properly.
Or at the very least tax them properly.
There seems to be a #Banksy style stencil on the tower at the end of Seahouses harbour...
#Seahouses #Northumberland #NorthSea #Coast #graffiti
#Seahouses #Northumberland #NorthSea #Coast #graffiti
August 28, 2025 at 10:51 AM
There seems to be a #Banksy style stencil on the tower at the end of Seahouses harbour...
#Seahouses #Northumberland #NorthSea #Coast #graffiti
#Seahouses #Northumberland #NorthSea #Coast #graffiti
Accidentally happened upon a pop-up art exhibition along the Ouseburn while walking through Newcastle the other day.
The artist is Thiago Ponsancini, who creates abstract paintings inspired by the landscape and gold mining history of his native part of Brazil. Worth checking out.
The artist is Thiago Ponsancini, who creates abstract paintings inspired by the landscape and gold mining history of his native part of Brazil. Worth checking out.
July 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Accidentally happened upon a pop-up art exhibition along the Ouseburn while walking through Newcastle the other day.
The artist is Thiago Ponsancini, who creates abstract paintings inspired by the landscape and gold mining history of his native part of Brazil. Worth checking out.
The artist is Thiago Ponsancini, who creates abstract paintings inspired by the landscape and gold mining history of his native part of Brazil. Worth checking out.
Obligatory reminder that #Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in the world (although my random shots never do it anywhere near as much justice as it deserves).
July 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Obligatory reminder that #Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in the world (although my random shots never do it anywhere near as much justice as it deserves).
July 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Same, button.
Same.
Same.
July 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Same, button.
Same.
Same.
Waiting for my car to be fixed, so taking shelter from the news with this new book by @jonnelledge.bsky.social - one that's been heavily recommended recently (tea & tart optional, but beneficial) #BooksSky
June 23, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Waiting for my car to be fixed, so taking shelter from the news with this new book by @jonnelledge.bsky.social - one that's been heavily recommended recently (tea & tart optional, but beneficial) #BooksSky
Just found this quote from a recent interview with Steve Cropper (one of my all-time favourite musicians) where he gives the same answer I do when asked about a 'favorite' song.
Having played a lot of covers, I find this mindset is the best way to ensure every song gets the same amount of energy.
Having played a lot of covers, I find this mindset is the best way to ensure every song gets the same amount of energy.
June 5, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Just found this quote from a recent interview with Steve Cropper (one of my all-time favourite musicians) where he gives the same answer I do when asked about a 'favorite' song.
Having played a lot of covers, I find this mindset is the best way to ensure every song gets the same amount of energy.
Having played a lot of covers, I find this mindset is the best way to ensure every song gets the same amount of energy.
It's always nice to work somewhere that also hosts cookery classes... I come away with a free sweet treat most weeks 😋🧁
May 15, 2025 at 10:15 AM
It's always nice to work somewhere that also hosts cookery classes... I come away with a free sweet treat most weeks 😋🧁
This tree (spotted while on a walk at the weekend) is breaking my brain.
It's one tree. But it's taking root in two different places.
It's one tree. But it's taking root in two different places.
March 10, 2025 at 10:43 PM
This tree (spotted while on a walk at the weekend) is breaking my brain.
It's one tree. But it's taking root in two different places.
It's one tree. But it's taking root in two different places.