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Post by leoroberts on Mar 7, 2014 19:59:18 GMT
Had a lovely few hours with davewhite (and Debbie) down in Hughenden Valley as I was collecting Molly (Paith Peadar) and Bealtine (for my niece, marcyrick) Dave had a few little bits to finish off on the Bealtine (and taking phone calls as part of trying to kick start the revolution to topple Thames Water) so left me to get to know Molly - with permission to try anything else that was around. Like a cow in clover I made full use of my time... I'll do a review of Molly eventually but, in the meantime, thought I'd post a few pics of what else was there. Surprisingly (well, to me!) I was very taken by the tenor guitar with which I really got on well. small bodied and uber-thin neck it played beautifully with a different sound to that which I was expecting; much sweeter than I had thought it was going to be. I also had a little play with something Dave had made 'from leftover bits' but, as he hasn't shared that here yet, i'll keep schtum. Suffice to say it will enthrall some and apall others - I'm firmly in the 'enthralled' camp All this and lunch as well And, to finish it off, my very modern family of DeFaoite's: 2 mums - Sybil and Molly and their adopted son, Celtic Tigger
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Post by earwighoney on Mar 7, 2014 20:32:08 GMT
I also had a little play with something Dave had made 'from leftover bits' but, as he hasn't shared that here yet, i'll keep schtum. Suffice to say it will enthrall some and apall others - I'm firmly in the 'enthralled' camp Good job Leo on your New DeFaoite day! I'm very intrigued to the bubble and squeak instrument...
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Post by ocarolan on Mar 8, 2014 0:16:43 GMT
Glad you had a great day Leo - looking forward to hearing from Molly!
The tenor is fun eh?!
Noticed a 4-head K&K in one of the pics - for a classical?
Keith
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Post by davewhite on Mar 8, 2014 8:46:00 GMT
Noticed a 4-head K&K in one of the pics - for a classical? Keith Becky's Electric Upright Bass.
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Post by vikingblues on Mar 8, 2014 10:35:29 GMT
Aaargghhhh! Those pictures are not good for GAS control! Sounds like a great day - time with an enthusiastic and skilled craftsman is usually time well spent. Interesting to hear what you said about the tenor guitar. The older I get the more I seem to like the sweeter toned smaller bodied guitars - could just be my old ears gradually packing in of course. Mark
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Post by alig on Mar 8, 2014 12:17:47 GMT
And... relax.
Glad the wait's finally over and that you're pleased, Leo.
Happy daze.
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Post by Martin on Mar 8, 2014 15:42:05 GMT
Great pics Leo and congrats on getting your mitts on Molly at last. She's a fine looking lass Looking forward to your review and some sound samples, as well as news on the mystery instrument
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Post by grayn on Mar 9, 2014 5:35:20 GMT
A real Aladdins cave of wood and strings. Love those guitar shaped mandola thingies. Lovely pics. Congrats Leo.
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Post by Phil Taylor on Mar 10, 2014 14:18:20 GMT
Looks/sounds like a good day was had - enjoyed the pics Phil
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Post by Nuffsed on Mar 12, 2014 14:32:52 GMT
Congrats Leo: ......looks like you had a fantastic day, well jealous! Glyn
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Post by Akquarius on Mar 12, 2014 17:44:36 GMT
This brings back nice memories Seems you all had a great day! And I'm really looking forward to hearing a lot about (and from) Molly !
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