brianr2
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Post by brianr2 on Oct 29, 2017 12:03:11 GMT
All jokes aside (for once) it is unquestionably a thing of great beauty. I can see why Romeros are so desirable among banjoistas. If ever something was a “keeper” this is it. I look forward to hearing it sing.
Brian
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Post by earthbalm on Oct 29, 2017 19:55:23 GMT
Oh wow! That is a thing of rare beauty! Lucky man!
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Post by Martin on Nov 15, 2017 8:30:39 GMT
I did a very quick recording - not the best and forgive the playing/singing, but here is (roughly) how it sounds:
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Post by leoroberts on Nov 15, 2017 9:27:11 GMT
And why isn't this in The Plucky Duck? Sounds great, Martin. I assume you chose a body shot to make sure we couldn't see your mile-wide grin whilst playing the Romero  |
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Post by Riverman on Nov 15, 2017 9:39:53 GMT
And why isn't this in The Plucky Duck? Sounds great, Martin . I assume you chose a body shot to make sure we couldn't see your mile-wide grin whilst playing the Romero Great playing and singing indeed, and the banjer sounds fab (despite that big curvy crack in the fretboard...). But, the elephant in the room...how can we be sure that's Martin?  |
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Post by ocarolan on Nov 15, 2017 9:41:31 GMT
Yay! Nice banjering Martin! And your singing is considerably better than you believe it to be. Enjoyed that - thanks! Keith |
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brianr2
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Post by brianr2 on Nov 15, 2017 9:53:23 GMT
Great stuff - enjoyed the playing and the singing. Even as a non-banjo aficionado, I can tell there is something very special about your Romero.
Brian
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Post by davewhite on Nov 15, 2017 10:28:26 GMT
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Post by Martin on Nov 15, 2017 13:58:46 GMT
Thanks for listening Leo, Richard, Keith, Brian & Dave. Very kind of you It's not in the Plucky Duck because it's just a quick 'soundbite' to demonstrate the sound, and the lack of a face shot is self-explanatory. Don't want the site shut down!  |
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Post by davewhite on Nov 15, 2017 14:10:53 GMT
the lack of a face shot is self-explanatory. Don't want the site shut down! Gizza job - I could do that ! |
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Post by Martin on Nov 15, 2017 14:18:41 GMT
the lack of a face shot is self-explanatory. Don't want the site shut down! Gizza job - I could do that ! Funny, I was going to ask if you were taking on any apprentices...  |
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Post by robmc on Nov 15, 2017 19:34:32 GMT
Sounding grand Martin!
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Post by Martin on Nov 15, 2017 19:58:29 GMT
Cheers Rob  |
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Post by Cams on Nov 16, 2017 8:12:35 GMT
Very pretty. Congrats!
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Post by earthbalm on Nov 16, 2017 8:51:38 GMT
Excellent Martin. I would love to be able to play clawhammer banjo, the sound is just so funky and moving! |
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Jo whoever he is.
