Tom Sands M-12 / Swiss Spruce and Malaysian Blackwood - Page 9

steveh · #**121** 01-14-2021, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Vaillant75

Yep, I’ve just put down another deposit for a model S

Mon Dieu!

Your sig says you already have a L on order so does that mean you'll collect the full Sands set?!

Cheers,
Steve

Vaillant75 · #**122** 01-14-2021, 03:36 PM

Ahah haven't reached that stage of madness yet.

This is an outdated signature, which I actually added when I just ordered this guitar. Thanks for providing the incentive

The S is confirmed though, sometimes in 2022.
Cheers,

Vaillant75 · #**123** 01-31-2021, 10:08 AM

Hi everyone,

It's been now a month and I am pleased to report that the honeymoon is still going strong. The guitar feels more open as I'm putting the hours, most notably trebles up the neck.

As mentioned earlier in the thread, I bought one Gefell M300 and I've been experiencing with mono recording in Reaper. Below is what I've come up with: a tune from Will McNicol called Dragon's Back. It's a really nice piece with interesting textures and dynamics, which is well suited to demonstrate a guitar's tonal properties. Still some approximations here and there, but I managed to get through it so here you go:

No EQ or reverb have been added. I don't do it well, thus it always sounds somewhat "artificial" to me.
For the recording experts out there, interested about getting some feedback.
Thanks!

Hanter · #**124** 02-01-2021, 11:51 AM

Beautiful Tom! I think Michael Watts uses the Gefell as well.

Nemoman · #**125** 02-01-2021, 12:17 PM

Sounds wonderful--nicely done!

steveh · #**126** 02-01-2021, 01:14 PM

It's great to hear these things played properly at the conclusion of these build threads, so well done!

Cheers,
Steve

jonnymosco · #**127** 02-01-2021, 02:34 PM

Sounds great Thomas, clarity and dynamics are spot on. Superb !

Jonny

Vaillant75 · #**128** 02-02-2021, 01:21 AM

Thanks guys.
I realized that I put the mic way to close to the guitar, resulting in quite a bit of compression... We live and learn! I will keep experimenting and will post another recording in the near future.

Cheers,

cigarfan · #**129** 02-02-2021, 05:11 AM

Sounds amazing! Well done.

Vaillant75 · #**130** 02-15-2021, 02:51 PM

Hi everyone,

This thread is quickly derailing towards my recording journey, but I figured it could be interesting to track the build up from the (basic) Iphone recordings I first shared upon reception of the guitar.

I just took delivery of my second M300 (non matched pair bought separately on the used market), and this is my first ever stereo recording. I've been told it would "open" the sound considerably compared to mono, but I wasn't expecting such a drastic change. I am really happy I took the plunge because the outcome is quite motivating, and closing in on what I had in my head.

This tune should be familiar to most of you, and it is a favorite of mine. That time around I play it without capo, with a few imperfections along the way. But I am satisfied enough to share with you all, and hopefully gather feedback from the recording experts out there. This goes into Apogee into Reaper, and I haven't added any EQ or reverb.

You might also notice the guitar's tone improvement, especially the trebles that sound more full and resonant. There is also that sweetness that Steve mentioned earlier from Will's recordings. Small caveat, I know it's not an apple to apple comparison since I was recording on an Iphone and doing string experimentation.. But still noticeable for me.
In any case, one month in I am just over the moon with the tone. I will experiment with mic placement and might post a couple more tunes in the weeks to come.

As always, thanks for taking the time to listen. I know videos are more engaging, but I still don't know how to do it

Cheers,

MThomson · #**131** 02-15-2021, 04:35 PM

Thanks for sharing so much of the journey. The playing sounds great to me, very tasteful. The guitar is pretty special too.

Deft Tungsman · #**132** 02-16-2021, 01:39 AM

Thomas, the playing, guitar and recording all sound excellent !!!

All the changes - the second mic, placing them a bit further away from the guitar, different strings - have made a HUGE impact on the end result. I'm amazed at how much progress you've made and how much your new guitar has sweetened up over the past few weeks.

Bravo, mon ami !!

jonnymosco · #**133** 02-17-2021, 03:38 AM

Beautiful playing Tom - the guitar is sounding great too. That's a great piece to show it off.

Jonny

Guitars44me · #**134** 02-19-2021, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Deft Tungsman

Thomas, the playing, guitar and recording all sound excellent !!!

All the changes - the second mic, placing them a bit further away from the guitar, different strings - have made a HUGE impact on the end result. I'm amazed at how much progress you've made and how much your new guitar has sweetened up over the past few weeks.

Bravo, mon ami !!

I second Deft T! It sounded great in the first clip and so did you, but it is sounding even better and more full in the second.

Nice playing on difficult pieces of music!

I need to get busy! Hahahaha

Paul