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Old 10-10-2017, 06:30 AM
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David,

Thanks for the post, and I'm glad you are so happy with your Baranik Meridian, as am I. I just reread your Aurora build thread and wow is that a special guitar.

It's hard to believe that you don't play your Hamblin GC much or are considering selling it to fund your new build. I remember reading the review of your Hamblin in Acoustic magazine, and the reviewer thought it was one of the best fingerstyle guitars he had ever played. As much as I love all my guitars, including my Hamblin GC, I will probably sell one to fund my new build as well. I just don't have room in my humidified den for another case and I can only play so many guitars. I try to play all my guitars fairly evenly as each has a unique sound that I enjoy.

If you do sell your Hamblin, someone is going to be very, very lucky. I even saved my copy of Acoustic magazine with the review of your Hamblin in it.

By the way, my first run Wolfram tungsten carbide slide is also a thing of beauty. Thanks for dreaming that up.

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Hi John,

Yes, it would be wrench to move my Hamblin on - it would probably be the last to go. They're awesome guitars - I was sorely tempted to spring for the ziricote GC that became yours! - and the more rare now that Kent is no longer building. Incidentally, Mike Baranik and Kent Hamblin are great friends, and I was lucky enough to meet them both in person here in England when they were over for an event at the Acoustic Music Company in Brighton.

I've had a Mod-D-shaped hole in my collection since I first played a Somogyi MD six years ago but Tom Sands is the first builder whose Mod-D really worked for me, coupling that huge bass with a really sweet treble. I figured I would commission one while his prices are still very reasonable. I just can't afford to add another guitar though, so one or two of mine will need to move on...

Incidentally Richard Thomas, who reviewed my Hamblin GC for Acoustic Magazine, owns a lovely Baranik Meridian.

Cheers,
David

P.S. Fantastic to hear you're still loving your Wolfram slide!
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Old 11-12-2017, 11:53 PM
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As promised, I am finally posting a sound clip of my 2013 Baranik Meridian. This is my poor man's attempt at Stephen Wake's lovely arrangement of "Star of the County Down" in CGDGCD. There is no EQ applied and only a modicum of reverb. I recorded this in my den at home.

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Old 11-13-2017, 02:11 AM
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As promised, I am finally posting a sound clip of my 2013 Baranik Meridian. This is my poor man's attempt at Stephen Wake's lovely arrangement of "Star of the County Down" in CGDGCD. There is no EQ applied and only a modicum of reverb. I recorded this in my den at home.

Awesome! Beautiful playing there, and a lovely arrangement - I must look it up (that's a lovely tuning, and my Meridian practically lives in it). Nice recording too. Really enjoyed listening to that!

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Old 11-13-2017, 02:54 AM
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As promised, I am finally posting a sound clip of my 2013 Baranik Meridian. This is my poor man's attempt at Stephen Wake's lovely arrangement of "Star of the County Down" in CGDGCD. There is no EQ applied and only a modicum of reverb. I recorded this in my den at home.

Brilliant John, I could play that over and over. Love the bit at 1:57...it really shows how well the Meridian deals with the dropped tuning. And I've never taken my CX below DADGAD!

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Old 11-13-2017, 07:46 AM
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Excellent job, John!! Brooding arrangement, soulfully played. Wonderful tones.

Thanks!

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Old 11-13-2017, 08:12 AM
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David, Colin and Phil, thank you very much for listening and for the nice comments. We are all lucky to be Baranik owners.
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Old 11-13-2017, 10:30 AM
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Wow--so that's what I have to look forward to!

Now if only I could play like that...really beautiful rendition!
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Beautiful John. The guitar sounds great!

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Old 11-13-2017, 09:42 PM
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That’s a familiar sound! Here are a few drool worthy moments from the Atlas Shrugged build:



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Old 11-13-2017, 11:18 PM
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...and that beautiful cocobolo back sure looks familiar.

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Old 11-14-2017, 03:31 AM
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You're doing well John. Your Meridian pairs with Matthew's and your CX pairs with mine (and Al's)! We need a 'matching Baraniks' thread.

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Old 11-14-2017, 05:10 AM
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So sweet, Coco Kid! Your playing and guitar both sound great.

Funny thing, last night I had a dream about Mike Baranik, a guy I’ve never met in the flesh. I log on today and find this. It’s clearly a sign, of what, I’m not so sure.

All the best to all you other lucky Baranik players!!
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Awesome stuff John. Having played this guitar I can attest to its total awesomeness!
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Old 11-16-2017, 12:25 AM
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Thanks Steve, Nemoman, Matthew, Deft Tungsman and Matt (rlxnply) for listening and for the kind words of encouragement.

Since I already had my mics set up, and had some time this afternoon, I decided to add another sound clip, this time in DADGAD. I typically leave the Meridian in DADGAD and it sounds great in that tuning. This is William Coulter's stellar arrangement of Si Bheag Si Mhor. I recorded my first take so my playing is not the best, and I am certainly still learning about recording. Again, no EQ added and just a bit of reverb.



If you just jumped to the end, here is the first sound clip, my attempt at Stephen Wake's lovely arrangement of "Star of the County Down" in CGDGCD.



Cheers!
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Old 11-16-2017, 09:27 AM
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what a great sounding instrument! its very "bell-like" in an in-tune sort of way. sounds great, and nice playing!
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