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That is superb!
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Chris Stern Guitars by: Bown Wingert Kinscherff Sobell Circa Olson Ryan Fay Kopp McNally Santa Cruz McAlister Beneteau Fairbanks Franklin Collings Tippin Martin Lowden Northworthy Pre-War GC Taylor Fender Höfner 44 in total (no wife) Around 30 other instruments Anyone know a good psychiatrist? www.chrisstern.com |
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Your last line summarizes my thoughts exactly. I'm not suggesting it's the best reverb on Earth -- but I wouldn't want to hear this track dry. |
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I know everyone's character well enough not to get offended. But like I said, this is how I want to communicate my music. Some will like it more than others, and it is something I'm very comfortable with. |
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Eric, love the magenta in your text. I hope you are not trying to make fun of the orchids on my website... LOL |
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Yes of course.
I only borrowed Jim's photography for the build and studio pics -- but otherwise everything is from me. |
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Thanks, Chris!
Love your quote from "The Boxer" BTW. It's a line I use in business meetings all the time when clients are being unreasonable... |
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Unlike most people, I see my folks all the time so tonight's dinner wasn't particularly eventful. We had a nice meal and were thankful for yet another great year in this world.
I had brought the guitar with me and managed to take a few pictures: |
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Being an Olson owner
I fully appreciate the look on your custom headstock ... Being Asian I just love blings on my guitars |
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One of my favorite threads!
Have enjoyed all the photos and glad my guitar may have inspired you!
Mine simple, yours deluxe... But I DO love seeing all the photos...seem to not wanna see this thread end! Like you, thankful and blessed! Cheers!
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Mau, I love your Olson. I'm not a big bling fan, but it really seems to work on your SJ. But, I especially like your recordings. I agree with you...your Kraut and your Olson do sound different, and I definitely like different sounds among my various guitars. What is consistent is the excellence of your playing, and I truly appreciate your willingness to share your music. Thank you very much!
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Gents, thank you for your kind feedback.
I have spent quite a bit of time with the guitar and I am feeling more and more comfortable with it. As much as I like bling myself, the more understated specs (e.g. the James Taylor Signature Model) are appealing to me as well. I'd like an Olson that would be my "player" and it obviously can't be the current one. I feel silly enough playing a vine inlay from my living room... I wrote a new piece on the Olson tonight. It's not ready to be shared just yet but I will post a recording in a few days. In the mean time, here are a few pictures: |
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Case looks great and works great -- but two of my knuckles are bleeding because of the stupid handle design.
From an ethical stand point, buy Hoffee if you can (I personally couldn't resist the branded case with the embossed logo -- sorry). |
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Great, as someone who strives to emulate your stellar recordings, now I have the magic figure for the reverb!
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I also feel that by getting good mics you're sort of committed to getting a good preamp; the pres on the Duet are OK but a long way off a standalone unit, even one as basic as the DMP3. I've tried Mackie Blackjack/Presonus/TC Konneckt 24; all good but can't touch a standalone pre...so that's another box to lug around. And it's very easy to spend big bucks on a pre... Anyway, whatever you do Mau, it's going to sound fantastic. Have been listening to your Olson and Kraut this AM and very difficult to decide - Who needs to? - The performances are what matters. Both sound fantastic but I have a marginal preference for the Kraut, which seems to have a bit more "character" to my ears. It may be that "husky" voice you referred to - I like that. Less hi-fi, more woody. Great guitars, great playing Cheers, Steve |