Another critique request

[RodB]

Originally Posted by Wrighty

Hi Bob

I listened to your second version - sounding pretty good to me.

I didn't find the bass "boomy" as such but I do think it's out of balance with the melody - I want to hear more melody and much less bass emphasis. In my opinion this is down to use of a thumpick - I have always had the same problem and have always found more balance with my thumb nail alone.

Keep it up - sounding good..

Peter

This is what I thought as well Bob - balance - otherwise nice playing and recording.

I suggest it is twofold - taming the thumb and being more definite / deliberate with the melody notes. I like the tone from a thumb pick on some pieces, but usually go without to soften the attack and get the balance overall.

[SprintBob]

Originally Posted by Wrighty

Hi Bob

I listened to your second version - sounding pretty good to me.

I didn't find the bass "boomy" as such but I do think it's out of balance with the melody - I want to hear more melody and much less bass emphasis. In my opinion this is down to use of a thumpick - I have always had the same problem and have always found more balance with my thumb nail alone.

Keep it up - sounding good..

Peter

Thanks Peter. I’m pretty committed to the thumb pick for two reasons. First is to keep my wife (and my business clients) from freaking out over the long thumbnail I’d need and second I’ve gotten pretty used to my hand position using the thumb pick. I’ll keep working at lightening it up and also getting more volume out of my fingers. Stay tuned.

[RodB]

Originally Posted by SprintBob

Thanks Peter. I’m pretty committed to the thumb pick for two reasons. First is to keep my wife (and my business clients) from freaking out over the long thumbnail I’d need and second I’ve gotten pretty used to my hand position using the thumb pick. I’ll keep working at lightening it up and also getting more volume out of my fingers. Stay tuned.

I play without much nail on my thumb - making contact with flesh first as I do fo fingers. If you are committed to thumb picks have you tried FredKelly speed picks - they are the only ones I can use well.

[SprintBob]

Originally Posted by RodB

This is what I thought as well Bob - balance - otherwise nice playing and recording.

I suggest it is twofold - taming the thumb and being more definite / deliberate with the melody notes. I like the tone from a thumb pick on some pieces, but usually go without to soften the attack and get the balance overall.

Thanks Rod, see above in my response to Peter. I’ve been playing 8 years this spring starting at the ripe old age of 53 and this is probably the first year I have finally started to sound musical. 1-2 years ago, my fingerstyle playing was pretty much a “train wreck” for any audience.

The solo fingerstyle journey certainly has its peaks and plateaus.

[RodB]

Originally Posted by SprintBob

.........1-2 years ago, my fingerstyle playing was pretty much a “train wreck” for any audience.....

Then you have come a long way already 👍

[SprintBob]

Originally Posted by RodB

Then you have come a long way already 👍

Thanks, and I do use the Fred Kelly Speed Picks.

[j3ffr0]

I'm not upstairs to listen on anything better, but both recording translate well on my 13" MacBook. I like the second one a little better, but both sound good. Nice and warm -- at least on the small speakers.

Nice recordings, nice tone, nice playing, nice tunes. Can't ask for much more than that.

[SprintBob]

Originally Posted by j3ffr0

I'm not upstairs to listen on anything better, but both recording translate well on my 13" MacBook. I like the second one a little better, but both sound good. Nice and warm -- at least on the small speakers.

Nice recordings, nice tone, nice playing, nice tunes. Can't ask for much more than that.

Thanks for the feedback.

[jim1960]

Originally Posted by SprintBob

Hi Jim,

I followed your advice and raised the mics to where they are pointing down to the guitar rather than up and first impression listening through the monitoring headphones is that it does reduce the breathing noise. Thanks for the tip!

Glad that one is paying off for you.

[DustyD]

Bob,

Can I ask you what mic stand that is? I've been looking for something similar for a while. Recording sound great! Nice and warm and articulate

[SprintBob]

Originally Posted by DustyD

Bob,

Can I ask you what mic stand that is? I've been looking for something similar for a while. Recording sound great! Nice and warm and articulate

Triad Orbit, pricey but worth it if you want sturdy and the last mic stand(s) you’ll ever need.