Orbits Intertwined

desertguitar · #1 08-06-2010, 11:04 PM

Howdy,

I just recorded a new song tonight called Orbits Intertwined. It's a song with lyrics. Please check it out at http://daveguitar.com/music.html (also recorded one last night called Majesty but accidentally put under the Play section instead of the Show and Tell section of the forum, it's a solo guitar piece, no lyrics, rather "classical" sounding).

Thanks

Bob1131 · #2 08-08-2010, 06:18 PM

Good stuff, David! I enjoyed listening! Very nice playing and recording, too!

ccarnucci · #3 08-08-2010, 06:44 PM

Very nice stuff. Great recording! I wish my stuff sounded that clean!

desertguitar · #4 08-08-2010, 09:59 PM

Thanks guys, my guitar has an adirondack spruce top which I think helps with the "clean" tone. It seems to create a very clear sound.

Ranger1964 · #5 08-10-2010, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by desertguitar

Thanks guys, my guitar has an adirondack spruce top which I think helps with the "clean" tone. It seems to create a very clear sound.

Nice job! Great song. Before the vocals even started I was wondering about that guitar. What kind and body type is that guitar?? It is clean and clear and has great low end!

desertguitar · #6 08-10-2010, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ranger1964

Nice job! Great song. Before the vocals even started I was wondering about that guitar. What kind and body type is that guitar?? It is clean and clear and has great low end!

Hi there,

I have an R Taylor style 1 (playing it now for almost 2 yrs), adirondack top, mahogany back and sides. I also opted for the 65' radius top and asymmetrical X bracing using adirondack spruce for the bracing. According to the R Taylor website, the 65' radius top and asymmetrical X bracing lead to a tighter, more focused sound. And when you combine that with the adi top, it's a pretty unique sound! The most surprising thing for me about the recorded sound of this song was when I decided to record using my live setup instead of using condenser mics. I'm combining a K&K PWM, passive M1 mag pickup, and a DPA mini mic through a EDB-1 preamp, then right into protools. Having the mini mic up close really gets the bass without being boomy and the mag pickup helps with the clarity of the sound. I've been struggling for a long time trying to get a decent recorded sound, and I think I'm finally satisfied so I can start recording all the songs I've written over the last several yrs. And this forum has been a great place for me to learn about the pickups and preamp I'm using right now.