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Post by andyhowell on Sept 28, 2021 17:04:17 GMT
Train station = great asset.
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Post by andyhowell on Sept 28, 2021 17:02:48 GMT
There is software that does this well but your tactic is probably the best!
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Post by andyhowell on Sept 25, 2021 4:42:31 GMT
Sometimes even in these days you just need to Be able to pick up a pack of strings at a music store :-)
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Post by andyhowell on Sept 24, 2021 6:41:01 GMT
It’s a bit of glam country :-)
I guess you can’t ignore Marty!
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Post by andyhowell on Sept 23, 2021 18:27:24 GMT
I saw him playing with John Prine so I like him by default He was one of the big folks behind the amazing Ken Burns history of country music.
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Post by andyhowell on Sept 23, 2021 7:00:03 GMT
Excellent! I was watching this the other day I enjoyed that as well! A very good up hours
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Post by andyhowell on Sept 23, 2021 6:57:16 GMT
I've had XS 11s on my Lowden the last ten days. They are the most "coated feeling" strings I have ever used. What I like: the lack of string noise, I could really get used to this! What I dislike: The overall sound, they sound like new strings (which I hate), and haven't got any duller since I put them on. Hopefully they'll dull a bit with time, but if they don't, I won't bother with them again. My faves so far are the Lowden strings (rebranded Cleartones I think), they sound amazing, last a long time, don't feel coated, but DO have a lot of string squeak. The classic uncoated baseline EJ16s sound great when broken in, but with my playing and sweat, their "sweet spot" only lasts a couple of weeks, so in the end it's more expensive to keep using them (I can get 3-4 months out of the Lowdens). Should mention I have never tried Elixirs. I felt some once and hated how coated and rubbery they felt, but that was years ago. I suspect the XS work well with dynamic styles and not so much with some my gentle Picking styles. They do calm down a bit but stay ‘sharper’ than my usual Newtones!
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Post by andyhowell on Sept 17, 2021 11:06:12 GMT
Marty Stuart is one of the great authorities on all genres of American routes music. Here is a great interview by the Musicians Hall of Fame earlier this year. Followed by a short Superlatives acoustic set.
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Post by andyhowell on Sept 17, 2021 8:59:52 GMT
They are worth it. Their last two albums as MO are as good as anything else you will find in this genre.
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Post by andyhowell on Sept 17, 2021 8:58:40 GMT
I still fancy those wooden ones. I just like things made of wood (treen they call it) I bought a load of these a few years ago and still use them - though very rarely. They have a great tone for strumming (say ceilidh band) and for lead notes but they are not fast. So, if threshing is your thing …. As Paul says angle of attack is pretty key. I’ve never felt comfortable flat picking as I just can’t do it. The wooden picks soon create a nice bevel though. Worth trying.
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Post by andyhowell on Sept 14, 2021 7:08:34 GMT
I think shape is a big issue - you want something with a sharp tip and decent chamfer. I’ve some nice wooden ones which are great for rhythm but crap for lead.
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Post by andyhowell on Sept 11, 2021 8:14:52 GMT
The name change is permanent now! There is quite a lot of stuff appearing!
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Post by andyhowell on Sept 9, 2021 7:40:51 GMT
Hello, I’ve been trying a set of these too, had them on around 6 weeks and still sounds pretty new - which is a fair bit more than I usually manage.. Mine are still sounding new without that over ringing new sound you get at the beginning! They seems to cope with sweaty hands well!
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Post by andyhowell on Sept 7, 2021 6:58:02 GMT
I shall let you know. They are holding up well So far!
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Post by andyhowell on Sept 7, 2021 6:56:43 GMT
A lovely story. I’ve had a lot of great experiences at the Half Moon. The combination of a great venue, great audience and the chance to chat to people that is almost unique in my experience.
I still like to go there for a drink when I’m in those parts, if only to look at the photos on the wall. I’ve given up looking for music though as like many places it is now dominated by tribute bands and private functions.
Great memories though.
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