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Post by jonnymosco on Feb 26, 2013 13:55:06 GMT
Here's 'The Dark Island' arranged by Mark - odd tappy bit at end by me.
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Post by jonnymosco on Feb 26, 2013 12:00:16 GMT
The first of three recordings. I thought I'd play a Windham Hill piece first due to the heritage of the Kostal (lots of Windham Hill artists played Somogyi's Mod-D guitars).
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Post by jonnymosco on Feb 26, 2013 11:54:05 GMT
I have two in my possession, not mine unfortunately.
It makes me sound like I can play slide... of course I can't. The depth of sound is impressive - worth it for the price? Of course, if it's important to you.
Ironic though that you'd have to buy an el cheapo guitar from a Sears catalogue and break the neck off a bottle to sound authentic!
Jonny
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Post by jonnymosco on Feb 25, 2013 16:33:52 GMT
Great to see so many of the old crowd on here and I'm glad to be back in the swing of things - all this nonsense about FB and Twitter being the future... not forums are they?
Jonny
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Post by jonnymosco on Feb 25, 2013 11:18:57 GMT
Hi Eric and Ian - I love the end graft too - not too fancy.
I think the top colour in the photo is the lighting in the studio, it's much lighter in the flesh... the grain is quite wide which is interesting.
I may still be in France then Ian, but would love to be there.
Done the recordings this morning - lots of coffee helped, just got to be edited now.
I don't know if any of you have been to the Guitar Center in the States, like a Tescos for guitars - so I experienced extremes whilst I was there. I played the most expensive guitar in the shop, kept in a locked glass cabinet - a Martin D-45. Cost more than the Kostal and was it any good? Well, not for that price, it really put the Kostal in perspective, I'm very fortunate. Anyway, when I handed it back to the assistant he just nonchalently leant it against the counter where it could easily be knocked, he thought he was cool, I felt like saying "you idiot", but restrained myself.
Jonny
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Post by jonnymosco on Feb 24, 2013 12:05:37 GMT
Keith, the heel does look a little 'unique' - in the Somogyi style. Looks like it wouldn't support the thumb at the body frets, but it does. The carved ebony cap on the back is a nice touch. More of a few days away than a honeymoon... just so much to do... keeps impressing me each time I pick it up though and definitely no feeling of "what have I done?" as it sounds like a well played-in guitar with a full open sound (that other guitar I've got took two years to open up, but it was worth the wait).
Andrew - the pickup is a K & K mini - on Keith's advice. Plugged it in briefly and it seems to sound just like the acoustic sound, but louder - may need to do some equalisation for that bass!
Hopefully will record tomorrow - my new neighbour has a home recording studio in his attic, if it's not too windy we'll lay down some tracks.
Jonny
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Post by jonnymosco on Feb 23, 2013 17:33:22 GMT
Let's hope the soundboard doesn't cave in!
It's been a real pleasure working with Dave, I've learnt a lot and really looking forward to the next stage.
Jonny
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Post by jonnymosco on Feb 23, 2013 11:04:47 GMT
It does look very elegant - thanks for your help Michael during the build.
Jonny
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Post by jonnymosco on Feb 23, 2013 10:53:17 GMT
As some of you know I've been selling guitars to fund a new one... It's now in my grubby hands. I wanted something to contrast with the Sobell and Steve put me in touch with Jason Kostal. The Sobell is uber crystalline, the Kostal sounds like a great guitar, but goes to "11" - it just has more of everything, plus a reverby all-encompassing sound. My second guitar used to be a Lowden O25, so this is a replacement and does it surpass it? Silly question. One issue that worried me was that the trebles would not match the big bass, but Jason miraculously managed to create trebles that echo the sound of nylon strings - a bizarre playing experience at first, but ultimately very rewarding higher up the fingerboard. The bass should tame down a bit over time and the fat trebles grow even more. Modified Dread. Wenge b/s. Euro spruce top. Manzer wedge. No cutaway! (How novel.) The guitar is a work of art - sheer perfection, not one aspect could be criticised. Very comfortable to play too. When I met Jason he was a top bloke and it is a privilege to own one of his guitars. He is passionate about what he does... he loves wood, really loves it and does everything he can to create the ultimate acoustic sound (restricted by my specifications of course!). I'll record some toons Monday and have some more photos to upload. Jonny
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Post by jonnymosco on Feb 23, 2013 10:15:30 GMT
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Post by jonnymosco on Feb 23, 2013 10:12:30 GMT
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Post by jonnymosco on Feb 23, 2013 10:06:24 GMT
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Post by jonnymosco on Feb 23, 2013 9:58:44 GMT
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Post by jonnymosco on Oct 11, 2010 19:34:27 GMT
You still here then - you must be lonely.
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Post by jonnymosco on Oct 2, 2010 7:40:02 GMT
Yes 145 squid for a bone nut (50), saddle (30) + set-up (65) - unbelievable. I was advised to go to the guy by Ian... the problem now is that the guitar is with him in the shop. It's my brother's Takamine and the set-up is his 50th b'day present from me - so it looks like I'll be making the nut and saddle myself when I see him next (about 1.50 pound each from Octypus in Turkey).
I was charged 70 for all that last year by a well-known maker... I need to have a word with Mr Ian59LP.
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