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Jim Supreme Member Posts: 1,939 Location: Port Hope, Ontario, Canada Playing guitar since: circa 1960	On Stage Hats Sept 4, 2018 17:32:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jim on Sept 4, 2018 17:32:30 GMT -5 In another almost distinguished thread, Robert and Derick were talking about facial hair and the topic of hats came up. I think these deserve a thread of their own. What hats do you folks like to wear on stage?
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Jim,

I never go on stage, but if I did it would have to be a full face, black balaclava.

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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	On Stage Hats Sept 4, 2018 19:19:11 GMT -5 Jim and ancient1 like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2018 19:19:11 GMT -5 When I wear a hat (which I do occasionally on stage), it's always a flat cap. I should mention, though, that I've retired the hand holding the mic ("It's a handheld mic, y'see...")
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@sleigh, I have a pile of hats that I like to wear on stage, but more often than not it's a tweed cap like the one you're wearing.

or sometimes a bowler.

or sometimes a pork pie.

or a boater.

Sometimes I'll borrow my friend Cliff's.

Or a seasonal hat.

-1962 Martin D-21
-1950 Gibson LG1
-1958 Goya M-26
-1974 Yamaha FG75 high strung
-A number of banjos, mandolins, Autoharps, ukuleles, dulcimers, mouth harps, a Tele clone and various other stuff.
-I own a fiddle, but only play it when Maggie and the cats are all out of the house.

Jim Supreme Member Posts: 1,939 Location: Port Hope, Ontario, Canada Playing guitar since: circa 1960	On Stage Hats Sept 4, 2018 21:31:23 GMT -5 ancient1 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jim on Sept 4, 2018 21:31:23 GMT -5 The Maple Leaf Champions Jugband always wear hats.
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Sept 4, 2018 21:27:31 GMT -5 Jim said:

@sleigh , I have a pile of hats that I like to wear on stage, but more often than not it's a tweed cap like the one you're wearing.

or sometimes a bowler.

or sometimes a pork pie.

or a boater.

Sometimes I'll borrow my friend Cliff's.

Or a seasonal hat.

You definitely have more hats of more variety than I do! Though back in my ancient playing days:

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ladyssolo Supreme Member Posts: 1,267	On Stage Hats Sept 4, 2018 23:10:33 GMT -5 Jim likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ladyssolo on Sept 4, 2018 23:10:33 GMT -5 I almost never wear hats, especially when playing music, but I do own a western ("cowboy") hat, if I had to wear a hat.

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Post by Derick on Sept 5, 2018 3:08:52 GMT -5

Jim,

Like the top hat.
I have loads of hats, because when your bald, you need a hat in winter to keep your head warm, and a hat in summer so that you don't get a burnt nut.

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Tanglewood TW40 Sundance Historic, 12 freter. Solid Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides.
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Fender Mex Stratocaster, White with Maple neck.
PRS se Custom, 24 fret, Mahogany back with Maple cap.
Tanglewood TW 45 Re Sundance Reserve, All solid wood, Cedar Top,Mahogany back and sides.

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Jim, I'm very much a hat guy. I'm always wearing a hat. I actually have a collection of baseball hats and flat caps. I think I have about 40 ish hats. I've never thought to actually count them up before though.

The 2 places I never wear a hat though is in bed

and on stage. Simply because on stage, it usually gets pretty warm and if I wear any kind of hat, it just makes me hotter and makes me sweat more. lol.

The only exception has been when I do more private gigs and if it's cool. Then, I just wear whatever hat goes with the "outfit" I've decided to wear. he he.

I actually wish I could wear a hat when on stage because really, it's almost an OCD thing with me; I'm always wearing a hat. But ya, 9 times out of 10, it's just too warm.

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Post by seagullplayer on Sept 5, 2018 6:09:06 GMT -5

Jim, you are sure to be very popular around the Holidays, you have the head gear for it, nice selection.

Couple of very poor pictures, but I have a couple of different hats for the "stage". I have a couple of cowboy hats and seasonal type hats. I also have a green fedora for St. Patric's day.

I have a couple different baseball caps I like.

I never wear one when I play at Church, but otherwise it's pretty common.

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Sept 4, 2018 23:10:33 GMT -5 ladyssolo said:

I almost never wear hats, especially when playing music, but I do own a western ("cowboy") hat, if I had to wear a hat.

I once owned a cowboy hat. I have no idea what ever happened to it. Here's the only photo I have with it from about 35 years ago with Buck & Loose Change. Maggie still has the top hat, but the D18 she owned when we were married is long gone.

My son, Clay owns a few cowboy hats that he wears on stage.

-1962 Martin D-21
-1950 Gibson LG1
-1958 Goya M-26
-1974 Yamaha FG75 high strung
-A number of banjos, mandolins, Autoharps, ukuleles, dulcimers, mouth harps, a Tele clone and various other stuff.
-I own a fiddle, but only play it when Maggie and the cats are all out of the house.

Jim Supreme Member Posts: 1,939 Location: Port Hope, Ontario, Canada Playing guitar since: circa 1960	On Stage Hats Sept 5, 2018 12:31:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jim on Sept 5, 2018 12:31:10 GMT -5 I own a few baseball-style caps too, though none with a baseball team logo on it.
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modernsaint Senior Member Posts: 388 AKA: Randy Hano Location: SoCal Playing guitar since: When life was simpler	On Stage Hats Sept 5, 2018 13:19:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by modernsaint on Sept 5, 2018 13:19:25 GMT -5 I rarely wear a hat. If I do, it is a cowboy style hat - think SRV.
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Sept 5, 2018 12:31:10 GMT -5 Jim said:

I own a few baseball-style caps too, though none with a baseball team logo on it.

None of my "baseball" hats are baseball hats either. Everything from Caribbean Islands stuff to The Queen Mary II etc, but no baseball teams. I plan to keep it that way too.

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"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will
give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I
am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your
souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."
- Jesus, from Matthew 11:28-30

Jim Supreme Member Posts: 1,939 Location: Port Hope, Ontario, Canada Playing guitar since: circa 1960	On Stage Hats Sept 5, 2018 19:08:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jim on Sept 5, 2018 19:08:12 GMT -5 Sept 4, 2018 22:03:46 GMT -5 @sleigh said: Sept 4, 2018 21:27:31 GMT -5 Jim said: You definitely have more hats of more variety than I do! Though back in my ancient playing days: Now that's a very cool look. I like it.
	-1962 Martin D-21 -1950 Gibson LG1 -1958 Goya M-26 -1974 Yamaha FG75 high strung -A number of banjos, mandolins, Autoharps, ukuleles, dulcimers, mouth harps, a Tele clone and various other stuff. -I own a fiddle, but only play it when Maggie and the cats are all out of the house.

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