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Post by keithambridge on May 17, 2013 12:03:44 GMT
It must be for playing in the hexatonic or whole tone scale! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whole_tone_scale. Boring I'd guess! I have seen Baglamas (mini Greek bouzoukis) with frets missing. I am still trying to get to the bottom of why, whether it's for playing in a specific key and since the fret spacing is so tight it just helps to remove frets that are never used, Who knows? Not me yet!! That's a lovely looking banjo though, I like the armrest!
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Post by keithambridge on May 12, 2013 16:17:15 GMT
I'm not sure we generally need instructions. As much as we all have gripes about computers, most of the software writers know what we expect to see on our screens (except windows 8) and I think they do a good job. What we need is an index of acronyms and as far as I understand, these are pretty old school. Anyway, just play around, you won't do too much harm to your computer and it's fun. WARNING. Do not delete any of you partners files to make room for your recordings
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Post by keithambridge on May 12, 2013 8:59:55 GMT
I like Audacity. If I could get it to record with my Zoom in better quality I'd use it even more. Might see if my version is up to date and fiddle with the settings a bit Not sure which model you have or if you want to include video, but I use my Zoom H4 as the recording mic in Audacity...if it's plugged in set up ready to record before you open Audacity, it will come up as one of the recording choices. At least that's how mine works I also found that if my soundcard wasn't plugged in before opening Audacity it wasn't recognised. Also forgot to say in my opening post that my old laptop runs XP and the new one is Windows 7. Sadly I'm stuck with the older one most of the time for music as my wife keeps nicking the new one
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Post by keithambridge on May 11, 2013 19:55:23 GMT
I've had a good day today playing around with Audacity.
I have had problems not getting it to do what I thought it should so I loaded the latest version, 2.0.3 (I think), this certainly is better than the version I had.
I also loaded it onto my new laptop and that is also so much better than the old laptop I have in my little music room, I use the same Tapco Link external sound card on both machines so it must be processor speed and RAM that make the difference.
Also the noisy fan on the old machine causes noise on the recordings, I've been recording direct with an electric guitar today so it's not a mic picking up the noise!
Just thought these points might be interesting to other users.
Keith II
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Post by keithambridge on May 6, 2013 16:33:04 GMT
Any chance of a "Home Recording" forum on the board Martin?
I too use Audacity and, although it is simple I have spent the best part of a day in the past trying to get to the bottom of a problem with lots of trial and error.
This is certainly a thing that members could help each other out with.
Keith II
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Post by keithambridge on Apr 25, 2013 16:01:12 GMT
There are reports that Bob Brosman has died at the age of 59. Nothing other than that at the moment. RIP
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Post by keithambridge on Apr 25, 2013 14:51:15 GMT
I've just looked on the stewmac site at the "tools for a dreadnought guitar" and in my opinion you can get basic cheaper tools that will do the job. For example; fret leveling file, use a normal 8" or 10" file without a handle (grind the point off the tang)! peg hole reamer, I use a small rat tail file (twist it anti-clockwise). fret cutters, grind the back off normal strong wire cutters so they cut close to the fretboard. A cheap plastic faced hammer for fitting frets. etc etc. I think the toughest part without modern tools in the binding and you could always seek help with that.
Good luck!
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Post by keithambridge on Apr 24, 2013 15:40:31 GMT
Part of the fun of building (for me) is making the jigs and tools needed. Ok, I'm a carpenter so I have tools, lots of them! If you have no tools you will need to get some but remember that guitars have been around alot longer than battery drills and Bosch routers! Also, Stewmac do tend to push their tools on you with their (very good) free articles etc. I would say your first job is to decide what tools you need and what you can do without, then check out ebay!
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Post by keithambridge on Apr 24, 2013 13:46:51 GMT
My brother built a Stewmac 000 12 fret just to check it out. Ok, he is a skilled luthier and he upgraded the kit with wood bindings etc, I have to say it looks and sounds fabulous, and he still has it so he must like it too!! Go for it! My 79 year old friend is going to be visiting my workshop occasionally so that I can help him build a baglama, he's now had enough of OU courses!
Keith.
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Post by keithambridge on Apr 17, 2013 16:55:40 GMT
That really takes the biscuit. Calv. Do'-bro
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Post by keithambridge on Apr 17, 2013 14:17:02 GMT
Are we going to end up with more reso players on here? Great, Might have to set up a special reso thread Martin! It would be a resounding success!
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Post by keithambridge on Apr 17, 2013 13:58:41 GMT
can't even see the join!
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Post by keithambridge on Apr 17, 2013 13:41:13 GMT
If I was looking to buy a resonator now I would go for the Gretsch G9200 Boxcar, Why?
It has a spider bridge ala Doboro and it's wood.
It looks very sweet and is a great price c £299.
I've read very promising things from players.
I have a biscuit bridge wood body "National type" that I built myself so that's why I'd choose a spider bridge.
I think the first thing that people think about when they first pick up a metal body reso is the weight so bare that in mind.
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Post by keithambridge on Apr 16, 2013 15:07:52 GMT
I figure it deserved a proper Hofner case Martin, couldn't stretch for a date perfect one though, they go for about £400 when you can find them!
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Post by keithambridge on Apr 16, 2013 13:14:18 GMT
Here's my bass, Hofner 500/1 1965. In theory I'm supposed to be selling it but I'm beginning to think it's too nice to sell. I just love the short scale and the hollow body (it's as light as a feather) and with flat wound strings it just sounds so Jazz! Keith II
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