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[–] TheBuddha [S] 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

Like always, I'll get you started. Here's some studio work with a band that I used to do some work with:

https://vocaroo.com/i/s1vPOXwewPZc

There's a little to get you started and maybe get your feet tapping. ;-)

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[–] crazy_eyes 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Sounds like a fun one to play! Is that you singing? Much better than my singing

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[–] TheBuddha [S] 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

No, not my vocals. LOL That's a guy named Dan. I was lead and playing a slide. I don't play a slide much. That's also a rarity, as I was playing a Telecaster. I only prefer a tele when I want a certain sound. Usually, I stick to my Les Paul and Strats. But, that song called for a tele.

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[–] TheBuddha [S] 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago  (edited ago)

By the way, this thread may interest you:

https://voat.co/v/guitar/2348616

Specifically this:

https://voat.co/v/guitar/2348616/11668459

This is the guitar - the intonation is a bit out and the action is higher than it should be. I'm not going to mess with it. I am going to go down to Farmington and drop it off tomorrow. I should have it back by Wednesday. He's going to give it a good cleaning, tune-up, and do my truss rod adjustments.

https://vocaroo.com/i/s02UfXLFhuAP

This is what it should sound like:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oyhlad64-s

So, it's not bad but not the best. It also took me a bit of practice to get my flamenco fingers on. It's pretty hard to go from one style of music to another.

I know you visited the thread, but am not sure if you got the link. You'd asked about flamenco a couple of weeks ago and I've been trying to get some done and uploaded. I really, really want you to be able to hear the guitar. It was handmade by a really great maker (I'll avoid advertising) and is such a brilliant instrument. It's the best example I have and I'm sorry that it's not quite right - but it's not terrible, so you can hear that.

And, yeah, I'd not played any flamenco in ages. So, it took some mental work to step into that style. It is surprisingly hard to transition from one style of playing to another. I should write a piece based on that.

Edit: Err... It seems I pointed you in the direction of that thread twice. I blame weed. My bad.

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[–] TheBuddha [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Also, some links in here:

https://voat.co/v/guitar/2348616

Nothing too unusual.

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[–] MrHarryReems 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

I'm going to be busy in post production for the new albums we just recorded in the studio this last weekend, but here's an old vid of me playing with myself:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxpipoh1Zps

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[–] crazy_eyes ago 

That was cool. I definitely get a Jethro Tull vibe from that. And not because of the flute

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[–] MrHarryReems 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Hey, thanks! It's not everyday a person gets compared to one of their all time favorite bands...

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[–] TheBuddha [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Fantastic, as always. I can hear some room for a lead guitar in there.

I keep thinking about getting into making videos, but it's a lot more learning that I'm not ready to tackle.

Excited about your post prod work?

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[–] MrHarryReems 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I'm super excited about it. I'm going to be spending a good portion of the day tomorrow re-tracking acoustic guitars and vox. If I can get that completed for the first 5 tunes, I can bring in the fiddle player for his overdubs. We recorded 2 EP's worth of material, and the goal is to have the first one released by March 17. Not sure we can pull it off, but we're going to try!

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[–] Cheesebooger 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Its sounds Molly Hatchet-ish. I dig it. It also has a Nugent feel. I still listen to old Nugent tunes like 'Hey Baby'.

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[–] TheBuddha [S] 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

LOL Thanks. I don't do much original stuff, as most of the bands were cover bands. I do have some, but only share once in a while. That band has now broken up. Linda and Dan broke up, destroying the band. Rule 1: Don't date band members!

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[–] Cheesebooger 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

been there done that with a chic singer I had. smh Never again, I said. The bad thing about it was she could actually sing but we completely ruined our work relationship.

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[–] Kvlting12 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago  (edited ago)

(Sloppy playing inbound.) These two versions represent the rough draft of a song. I like the parts I wrote, just need to play them better. Kind of an atmospheric doom metal song.

Vers 1. https://vocaroo.com/i/s0RkQdxUagB4 I really like the first 2 minutes on this version, though I feel I become more sloppy in the middle and especially the outro.

Vers: 2 https://vocaroo.com/i/s05vqwbcq7Fr Some parts I feel are better in this version, such as a little addition to the Outro that I really really really like. Other parts, not so much. I made more mistakes in this version.

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[–] TheBuddha [S] 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

I am listening now. I had to move upstairs - the missus was grumping at me and wanted me to come upstairs as she sleeps better if I'm in the room. So, here I am.

I'm listening to the first one. Even in my headphones it's a bit quiet.

Hmm... I like the second one better. It reminds me of, maybe something from the 70s when they were doing the "acid rock" phase. It's definitely interesting. What kind of guitar is it?

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[–] Kvlting12 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago  (edited ago)

The first one is definitely quieter; glad you found it interesting. It’s a Yamaha Pacifica tuned to C standard, though I don’t remember the exact model.

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[–] crazy_eyes 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I didnt have time to work on any of my own music this week but I did have my friend come over and jam with me one evening, Here is him singing and playing guitar with me accompanying him on bass

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[–] TheBuddha [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Won't play on my tablet, as it requires Flash. I'll have to check it out in the morning. I've crumpled into the bed for the night. I will give it a listen tomorrow, after I shit, shower, eat, feed chickens, chase the dog, and have coffee.

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[–] crazy_eyes 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

The file was too big for vocaroo

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[–] TheBuddha [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

A conversation in PM reminded me of Eruption and that got a few comments last time and, strangely, it got a PM conversation last time as well. So, twice, it has come up in PM.

I've decided to upload it again. I'm too lazy to dig it out of past submissions/comments:

https://vocaroo.com/i/s1GVDCOkjDnA

If you want, here's the tab:

thebuddha.ml/resources/Eruption.pdf

Note: Most radio stations play it going into the following track - Eruption is a song by itself - in and of itself. (I think the next track is Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love.)

Hmm... Here's the tab for that:

http://thebuddha.ml/resources/AintTalkingAboutLove.pdf

That one's pretty easy to play, actually. Van Halen isn't too hard to play - just start slowly and remember it's muscle memory. Learn properly and THEN build up speed.

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[–] TheBuddha [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

Oh! From a thread earlier, I reminded a user that I'd uploaded Leyenda in an earlier thread.

It seems that most people know it by Asturias and I tend to forget that - and use the Leyenda name. It's a brilliant piece composed by a fella named Isaac Albeniz.

https://voat.co/v/guitar/2284409

You can just skip that and listen here:

https://vocaroo.com/i/s1vXuAdinQ03

The tab:

http://thebuddha.ml/resources/leyenda.pdf

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[–] crazy_eyes 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

That was awesome. Not really the style of music I usually listen to. I really like the stacatto notes there where you do the chord then back to the stacatto. Cool as hell

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[–] TheBuddha [S] 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

;-)

Wait until I have my guitar back! I do have two other flamenco guitars but, as mentioned in another thread, they're more meant to accompany other musicians and I really strive to put down good tracks for you folks. I also really want you to be able to hear this wonderful guitar - as it was crafted by hand and is a wonderful piece. (It's made by a fella you can Google - his name is Ethan Deutsch. I highly, highly recommend looking him up.)

I dropped the guitar off this morning. It should be be done by next Wednesday. I stopped at the music store and they had no Cobalt strings that @cheesebooger had recommended I try. They're going to order some and they'll put a few sets aside for me. (Special call-out to Everyday Music! Thanks guys!)

While at the shop (not the music store but the guy who maintains, restores, and fixes my guitars). I played a 1953 Martin 00-18 that's in beautiful shape. I did good. I didn't buy it. He offered to let me take it home with me, "To try it out." I've known him for quite a few years now - since moving to Maine, so a decade. I give him quite a bit of business and have spent many hours in his shop with him. So, he trusts me well enough to let me do that.

But, I declined to take it home with me. I probably should have, so that I could have recorded a few tracks with it and let you folks here it. A Martin really doesn't come into its own until it's at least 20 years old. The wood is settling into place and it takes a while for a Martin to come into its own. A used Martin is almost always a good option, even though they can be pretty pricey.

Anyhow, I figured I'd better not take it home. If I had, I wasn't really sure that I'd bring it back. I played it for about 30 minutes, and it's truly a wonderful tone. It's a stunningly beautiful piece with mahogany sides and a spruce top. The price was actually pretty good. He says it's $3000 for everyone else, but he'll let me buy it for $2500.

The $2500 is actually a good deal for the guitar. I'm not sure how familiar you are with Marin pricing, but I'd expect it to run (with non-cosmetic restoration) in the $3000 to $3500 range, depending on condition and maybe a bit more if it had been played/owned by a notable artist with provenance. Depending on the artist, the price might range from $4000 to $10,000 - or more if they were particularly famous. A more famous artist's would end up at an auction, more likely than not, before I became aware of it. So, I'd expect to pay auction prices, as opposed to estate sale prices.

So, it was a pretty good price but I declined to take it home with me. I'm pretty sure that taking it home with me would just mean that I'd end up buying it. I don't really need another old Martin right now - but that's never actually stopped me before. I've been thinking about it and may bring it home on Wednesday, just 'cause it does look and sound delightful.

Here's the same model:

https://www.dreamguitars.com/shop/martin-00-18-16653.html

Note: They don't disclose the price. You'll have to trust me about the pricing for such. Though, there may be some good online resources to verify those estimates. I wouldn't say that I'm an expert in used Martin pricing and appraisal, but I'm pretty familiar with it. I've managed to acquire a pretty reasonable collection and I'm well and truly a fan of them. But, if you click the link, you can see the same guitar make and model. The one for sale is in slightly better condition, fewer surface defects, but lacks the history of being owned by anyone famous.

Hmm... I'll stop now. LOL I could go on for hours - I'm a bit passionate about classical Martin guitars. I've spent way too much time researching, buying, and playing them. It's almost to the point where I need a 12 step program. Still, it is awfully beautiful and the sound is delightful. The neck is worn in just the right places and you can see that it's been loved but never beaten and has always been treated kindly. The tone was warm and inviting, the action a bit high for my taste - as I'd play folk/rock/blues with such a guitar, and there was an immediate sense of comfort when I tested it.

(I'm trying really hard to not talk myself into calling him up and telling him to hold it until Wednesday and then letting me take it home for a week or two.)

Like I said, this is a subject I can talk about for hours.