My bands Craigslist for 2nd guitarist

[LowendinFL]

The add was written by my guitarist who founded our newly formed band and has most of the ideas for our sound/songs. Meant to be humorous yet specific and to the point.

http://daytona.craigslist.org/muc/2117498908.html

[electracoyote]

I failed to see the humor.

A lot of arrogance and attitude, but no humor.

Good luck with your search. Sometimes it's better to communicate your more specific needs in person and with a tone of respect, and after you've earned the respect and interest of your prospective candidates.

[Febs]

First paragraph: "dual guitar role."

I would delete the second paragraph in its entirety and tone down the third. A lot.

[CTbass613]

yeah that is pretty bad...should matter what you play or what you play through as long as you can play and make it sound good. Sounds like he wants to be a stuck in the basement rock star for the rest of his life.

[jlane72t]

Wow, I for one would never reply to an ad stuffed with so much negativity and scorn.

"Meant to be humorous yet specific and to the point."

failed on all three.

[jgroh]

Its a fine line. If you dont communicate what you are specifically looking for, then you can waste alot of time wading through the muck. However, I probably would have made the tone of the ad a little less abrasive.

[catyak]

After reading it I'm pretty sure of what the band's not looking for but not at all sure of what they are looking for so I don't think that your guitarist succeeded at making it "specific and to the point."

BTW, there were a few typos in the posting:

* "dual guitar roll" -> "dual guitar role"

* "Crunch, and Power!!" -> "Crunch and Power!!"

* "checking you text messages" -> "checking your text messages"

* "Facebook , do not" -> "Facebook, do not"

* "than this is not" -> "then this is not"

[Raymeous]

Your guitarist sounds like an opinionated (rhymes with "click") after reading that rant of an ad.

There are ways to get your point across without all the hostility. Your ad needs to contain a certain amount of detail about what genre or styles you're looking for and what tones or guitar sounds your looking for (sounds like the band ______) with out insulting somebodies wife before you even meet your prospective new member.

The gear section is particularly amusing. "No modular amps!" Um ok. An all tube Mesa halfstack is a modular rig so is he planning on using nothing but 10 watt combo amps? I do understand his reservation about effects as a lot of people really don't know how to use them properly, however he may have just limited the potential of what your band can do sonically. A well placed special effect can be incredibly effective in the right context.

As for pointy guitars... did you ever stop to think that maybe that was the players first guitar and they simply can't afford to get another more traditional instrument at this point in time, even if they are employed? Besides an all white Randy Rhodes V with gold hardware is pretty classy looking. I have encountered some incredible musicians that will blow your mind but simply don't have the funds or too many family financial obligations to justify buying a new guitar at that time. Something to consider is all I'm saying.

It's obvious to me that your guitarist has a certain vision in mind but he has effectively eliminated a large number of potential auditions simply because of a negative attitude. I suggest you discuss it with your band, pull this ad, and rewrite it like a professional adult. I think you might even get your first phone call if do. I for one wouldn't call you guys ever, even if I knew you had great material that I really enjoyed.

I hope this helps in some strange way

[ksandvik]

Attitude on stage is good. Attitude on craigslist postings is bad.

[Delta_Petra]

Sounds like he is only expressing what he doesn't want, obviously that is going to sound negative. It also isn't a place to share previous experiences dealing with bad band mates.

If you describe what you are looking for instead of what you are NOT looking for it will sound much more welcoming. Just like jlane72t said, I would not reply to that ad.

[Delta_Petra]

Originally Posted by ksandvik

Attitude on stage is good. Attitude on craigslist postings is bad.

+1

[jsh008]

You could just say this:
"If you have a Fender Stratocaster and a Fender Reverb Twin, and don't mind being belittled if I don't agree with what you have to say, then you can play with me."

Put your own ad out looking for another band.

[Hellbastard]

Originally Posted by electracoyote

...A lot of arrogance and attitude...

+1000000

[guroove]

Well, at least it will weed out the people you don't want showing up.

[winstonthecat]

Originally Posted by guroove

Well, at least it will weed out the people you don't want showing up.

Along with a lot of people that you might want to show up. Too much negativity, which I personally try to avoid in band settings.

[OmnitzGarima]

Originally Posted by electracoyote

I failed to see the humor.

A lot of arrogance and attitude, but no humor.

Agreed.

[s_mcsleazy]

ok im going to be honist. it sounds childish and snobbery and falling under the stereotype that all metal fans are just annoyingly cocky, arrogent, un educated, eletist spoiled brats who have no idea in what there doing

[guroove]

Originally Posted by winstonthecat

Along with a lot of people that you might want to show up. Too much negativity, which I personally try to avoid in band settings.

I agree. I was just trying to focus on the positive.

[LowendinFL]

Originally Posted by jgroh

Its a fine line. If you dont communicate what you are specifically looking for, then you can waste alot of time wading through the muck. However, I probably would have made the tone of the ad a little less abrasive.

I would have too. Does anyone really take Cragslist that seriously these days? There were multiple adds on there prior to this and some of the things in this add were because of the responses we got from them. The best results I have gotten finding band mates was just good 'ol word of mouth.

[billiam5billion]

Dude, I would NEVER want to share a stage with a guy so full of himself.