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Post by gavdav on Dec 20, 2019 18:58:31 GMT
After more to and fro both Roger and Neil Brook think it’s an early Hullah, but looks like John is uncontainable.
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Post by gavdav on Dec 17, 2019 18:02:42 GMT
Well, it's not one of Eddie's but Roger says it *might* be a Fylde. It's still a mystery!
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Post by gavdav on Dec 17, 2019 10:39:56 GMT
Thanks. I've sent a message to Eddy, will see if anything comes of it.
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Post by gavdav on Dec 13, 2019 12:12:47 GMT
This one isn't a Hullah, I'm pretty sure. I'll try and post some pics though Flickr isn't very cooperative on the mobile.
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Post by gavdav on Dec 11, 2019 10:20:02 GMT
I know a few makers previously worked with Roger in the late 70S before going their own way. Does anyone know which makers would have been building very Fylde like guitars in the late 70s/early 80s?
I know of makers like Neil Brook and John Hullah, but any other ideas much appreciated. Recently acquired an all mahogany "Fylde like Object" which sounds and plays wonderfully with lots of Fylde Hallmarks, but isn't a Fylde.
Who might have built it?
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Post by gavdav on Jul 29, 2019 17:30:51 GMT
Much appreciated Keith, I think you win the prize for fastest review! We're launching the CD at Whitby Folk Week, where I'm also running a guitar workshop. It'd be great to see any forum members who might be around.
If anyone does want a CD you can DM me here also and I can sort them out for you.
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Post by gavdav on Sept 19, 2018 12:41:39 GMT
I should also add, I've had no problems tuning down to C with standard strings on a 629mm scale, though I now favour a slightly longer scale.
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Post by gavdav on Sept 19, 2018 12:40:38 GMT
I also play a 12 fret guitar in CGCGCD (sometimes CGDGCD of CGCFCD) though mine has a cutaway, and I think I might struggle without it. I was very lucky to pick up a used Forster, but a £2000 budget could see you clear to a lot of used luthier made instruments - 12 frets are scarcer though - There's a 12 fret Pat Foster opus for sale here by oustudent that would be a very good buy for your budget. Also see the classifieds on this site.
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Post by gavdav on Apr 11, 2018 12:07:43 GMT
leoroberts very kindly dropped Anthea off on Saturday morning. No recordings as yet, but first thoughts are that this is a stunning little guitar. I don't count myself as much of a fingerstyle player, but the guitar really has encouraged me to arrange some things using more than just a chunk of plastic - it plays brilliantly and has a really open articulate voice. It's also a supremely comfortable guitar. Watch this space for some recordings. I've played quite a few of Dave's guitars - all have been great and all have had bags of personality, but this is my favourite so far!
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Post by gavdav on Apr 6, 2018 12:16:55 GMT
I am right looking forward to getting my dirty freshly washed mitts on it. Woohoo!
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Post by gavdav on Mar 9, 2018 13:42:13 GMT
Hi folks - due to a significant personal event in the autumn, I'm not able to do the revised dates this year - but I just wanted to reassure anyone who is interested (or cares) that this is not the result of any falling out, and I had booked Kevin and Charlotte who I rate very highly based on some unscientific polling, and suggested Tristan as an alternative host. I will keep in touch with Rachel and let you know if there are plans to return to the weekend format for 2019 - feedback and comments form you guys always helps!
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Post by gavdav on Feb 14, 2018 12:33:14 GMT
Ooh, well, I will check in with them - I had thought they were closing for July and August in order to have the HLF funded renovations carried out.
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Post by gavdav on Jan 23, 2018 9:33:04 GMT
Manchester? sheesh! Not been there since Sunday!
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Post by gavdav on Jan 9, 2018 10:33:34 GMT
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Post by gavdav on Dec 20, 2017 9:58:57 GMT
Hi folks, some of you will know of, or have been to the Halsway Manor guitar weekends I've run in the past. As the result of major renovation at the building and resultant summer closure, there isn't a convenient weekend slot next year. Rather than the sunny July weekend we've had in the past, it is looking like being in mid October - making things even more interesting is we're looking at a week - i.e. working week so less convenient of those of us with day-jobs, and longer than the two days we've had before. I'm just giving a heads up as I start to shape the event here - I would love to know who you'd like to see as tutors - it all comes down to availability and cost - but some suggestions of people who have been great at other events or offer something different. I'd always like to have gender balance - so suggestions of great female teachers and players also welcome.
I'll be shaking the format up - with longer to work, we'll build in key periods for working together and a final performance opportunity, with some shared repertoire for all tutors and students to have a go at.
I had brilliant suggestions from people last year, and would love to hear your ideas for next year.
cheers
Gav
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