Styles on Nylon: Forum Members Recordings

[corbetta]

I loved that medley! Great job, and very indicative of the "spectrum" of styles indeed!

[TBman]

Originally Posted by David Hilyard

Lovely playing, Barry, and I wouldn't have guessed that guitar was a $99. special. Sounds great!

Though not on your classical, I thought "Shenandoah" was very moving. Nice!

Thanks Dave!

I've put a bone saddle it (big upgrade, lol I think the blank was about $5) and lowered the setup a bit to something a lot closer to my steel strings. I've got a bit of gas for a Cordoba 45R, but only until I play the 55R, LOL.

[TBman]

Originally Posted by Bob Womack

That's a Cordoba 55R.

Bob

I have to find one of those to play. I played a 45R the other day and I really liked it.

[sjonnie1]

Originally Posted by corbetta

Re: the strap: absolutely, although I've written at some length about it so I'm going to direct you to my website...

http://www.giacomofiore.com/archives/2009/strap-it-on

I'm very interested. I'd like to try (I tried almost everything available at the moment), although I'm a little hesitant about the pin...

Can you tell me more about where to find such a strap + the D'addario connection?

Thanks,
Marcel

[corbetta]

Hi Marcel,

my favorite strap is the Long Hollow Leather 3" Softy

http://www.longhollowleather.com/catalog_premier.htm

It has the detachable counter-strap which I use for stability, it doesn't take a whole lot of space when rolled up, it's soft, nice, and supple, and I'd rather have a wide strap than a padded strap anyways.

The D'Addario quick release thingie is not always easy to find — I tend to hoard them when I see them in music stores. However, it's also not absolutely necessary - you can secure the strap at the headstock with a piece of string, it just would be a bit more "permanent." I actually leave mine attached (at the headstock) all the time, just roll it up and store it under the headstock in the case.

In any case, some Internet dealer who offer int'l shipping might have both (I get my straps from Shoreline Music, you might sent John an email and ask him about the D'Addario, if he has/can get any, to save on shipping).

[sjonnie1]

Thanks Giacomo! I am going to send an email rightaway!!!

[sjonnie1]

To pick up the line of these posts....this classical music/a great performer is of course something I get my inspiration from. Carlo Marchione is a terrific player. I met him a few times in Rotterdam.
This is a live recording from Moscow. The sound quality isn't that good. But it doesn't matter:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpTmogFPXaw

You must watch the whole 10 minutes!!

[wmsimpson]

Here's another forum member recording... I just posted this on You Tube a couple a days ago, but I've been working on it for months. I'm using my Sand Nylon-Electric Crossover on this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAF_fxCJzbo

[fitness1]

Originally Posted by wmsimpson

Here's another forum member recording... I just posted this on You Tube a couple a days ago, but I've been working on it for months. I'm using my Sand Nylon-Electric Crossover on this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAF_fxCJzbo

Very cool stuff Bill....very well played!!

[David Hilyard]

Originally Posted by wmsimpson

Here's another forum member recording... I just posted this on You Tube a couple a days ago, but I've been working on it for months. I'm using my Sand Nylon-Electric Crossover on this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAF_fxCJzbo

Very cool, Bill! I love Jerry Reed tunes. I've been playing "The Claw" for quite awhile, but I've always stumbled over one part. So I finally decided I needed to cheat and change it to something I actually could play. You don't stumble! Very nicely played!

Thanks for posting!

[wmsimpson]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the comments!

[sjonnie1]

Very nice Bill! All in one take....
Have you seen Tallstrom playing this?
He is also truly inspiring (on nylon even!!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H90QqZi40MA

[wmsimpson]

Originally Posted by sjonnie1

Very nice Bill! All in one take....
Have you seen Tallstrom playing this?
He is also truly inspiring (on nylon even!!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H90QqZi40MA

Yes, I'm a subscriber to Martin's channel... He's incredible! If I could play half as good as Mr. Tallstrom I'd be a happy man!

[Kabalan]

my 8 string classical in a old video, my composition:
SON PARA KARIME.
with arabic percussion and chinese flute
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqiGf...eature=related

[fitness1]

Originally Posted by Kabalan

my 8 string classical in a old video, my composition:
SON PARA KARIME.
with arabic percussion and chinese flute
ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqiGfR1-yLY&feature=related

very cool stuff....here's a "live" link...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqiGf...eature=related