Kostal Modified Dreadnought The Tree/German/Wedge

[Michael Watts]

Originally Posted by Billy Boy

Michael, I absolutely loved hearing you (a marvelous guitarist) play your guitar (an outstanding guitar) at Healdsburg. Truly, it was a highlight of my Healdsburg trip this year. Thank you!

Billy Boy I don't know how I missed this post, thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to meet you in California and I look forward to returning soon

Originally Posted by Markart

Michael, I seriously can't wait for you to release a cd! Great video and song, I hope there's more to come!

Me neither! Hopefully it won't be a posthumous release, but at this rate...

Joking aside the studio will be officially entered in Jan 2012, in the meantime I'll do as many videos as I can as they're fun too!

Originally Posted by old6strng

great video!! Can’t wait for more...the guitar sounds and looks amazing!

Thank you, yep, I'm a very proud owner. It's my only guitar and we're getting on very well indeed.

Originally Posted by steveh

More like "seriously cold weather"...

Very impressed with the recording given that it's out in the wild.

Also, LOVE that tune!

Cheers,
Steve

It was a bit chilly, no denying it! As for the recording, well, Bradley is a VERY talented dude and I'm very lucky to have him as a collaborator.

And finally... TAB

well, when I get a moment you'll be amongst the first to get it! May end up outsourcing to my mate Tristan Seume as I know he does a fantastic job

[Michael Watts]

well, it's been a while since this thread was on the front page!

I thought I'd post a preview of the front cover of the latest edition of Guitarbench.com magazine



They're doing a special all about guitars from The Tree this month.

[steveh]

Originally Posted by Michael Watts

front cover of the latest edition of Guitarbench.com magazine

Any idea how to get this Michael? It's not on their home page, which links to Issue 2 (despite the text stating they are pleased to announce the "first issue").

I really enjoyed the first two issues - very professional job and a great read on an iPad - but the website could be a lot easier to navigate and that ISSUU thing brings me out in a rash!

cheers,
Steve

[vicov]

Hey Steve, if you subscribe it gets delivered to your inbox. I read it on a MacBook; it won't run on my iPad - what App are you using to open it?

Cheers
Vic

[steveh]

Originally Posted by vicov

what App are you using to open it?

Hi Vic - "Goodreader" - GREAT software for peanuts. 59p IIRC (but bought a couple of years ago when the iPad first landed).

I've "registered" with them. Is that the same as "subscribed"? In any event, I guess I'll get hold of it soon.

Cheers,
Steve

[steveh]

Originally Posted by Michael Watts

I thought I'd post a preview of the front cover of the latest edition of Guitarbench.com magazine

Anyone got any ideas about how to get this or when it will be available? The latest issue still isn't on their website and its now August. I registered with them when Michael made his post above but still no luck trying to access the mag. Frustrating+++!

Cheers,
Steve

[Itzkinguitars]

Originally Posted by steveh

Anyone got any ideas about how to get this or when it will be available? The latest issue still isn't on their website and its now August. I registered with them when Michael made his post above but still no luck trying to access the mag. Frustrating+++!

Cheers,
Steve

I don't think Terence released this issue yet.

[Michael Watts]

And here's a recent video just for kicks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd79cFCiEUM

[usb_chord]

Originally Posted by Michael Watts

Seriously, great stuff! Have you considered talking a bit about the guitars you audition in each vid? I dont think it's necessary, just wondering if you think it might add a little something extra for people to appreciate.

[Michael Watts]

All in good time mon brave, there are wheels within wheels...

[JoeCharter]

Michael, do you know whether you own the only Kostal that was ever built with the "Tree"?

A few months ago Jason mentioned he didn't have any more in stock...

Congrats again on a beautiful and great sounding instrument.

[Michael Watts]

Originally Posted by JoeCharter

Michael, do you know whether you own the only Kostal that was ever built with the "Tree"?

A few months ago Jason mentioned he didn't have any more in stock...

Congrats again on a beautiful and great sounding instrument.

I do and it is....

and thank you!

[usb_chord]

Originally Posted by Michael Watts

All in good time mon brave, there are wheels within wheels...

Nice.

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[Itzkinguitars]

Originally Posted by Michael Watts

I do and it is....

and thank you!

Michael, when I was at Jason's last year, he showed me a carve top les paul made entirely of the tree: do you know anything about that guitar? It would probably complement your mod d really well

[Michael Watts]

Shhhh...

secret project for a matching pair...

you didn't hear that from me...

nothing more to do here...

innocent face...