|
Post by lonelyjelly on Dec 7, 2016 0:38:28 GMT
My mate's dad, Pete Harris, who is very handy on guitar has recently dealt with and bought an Icarus reso, and is very impressed with the guitar itself but also the customer service provided. There are some vids of him playing a few of them on YouTube. It sounds like the Icarus chap knows what he's doing. That said, the fact that there isn't a MM tricone available speaks volumes to me. From what I've been advised in the past I would say consider the Icarus or Busker (secondhand). The chicken bone john chap would not, i assume, sell something that isn't decent too so he could be someone worth getting in touch with I hope that helps mate. Lew
|
|
|
Post by lonelyjelly on Nov 6, 2016 21:27:37 GMT
Thanks for the tip, Harriett. Makes sense to me :-) If it doesn't fit then I'm sure Chicken Bone John will do a return. If not I'll try it on my Yam FG170 or Sigma 00M15S. They're both quite small in stature...
Glad to hear yours both sound dandy, PD and and big B!
Best
Lew
|
|
|
Post by lonelyjelly on Nov 6, 2016 13:50:21 GMT
Re: A300 pickup. I too have just ordered one. Thanks for the heads up.
Lew
|
|
|
Post by lonelyjelly on Nov 4, 2016 18:11:53 GMT
Cheers Pickers Ditch, Harriet and Bonzo. Really useful info! It only cost £60 so I shall have fun experimenting with it :-)
Have a great weekend
Lew
|
|
|
Post by lonelyjelly on Nov 4, 2016 14:29:02 GMT
Thanks for the tip Bonzo. I'm interested in finding a Schaller Mandolin Neck pickup like the one the video but I will into your suggestion as well :-) As to the strings...does it matter so much with a Jim Dandy as it's not a vintage guitar?
Best
Lew
|
|
|
Post by lonelyjelly on Nov 2, 2016 21:54:20 GMT
Judging by that video I would have to agree :-) I like the little bit of drive he's getting.
|
|
|
Post by lonelyjelly on Nov 2, 2016 18:15:21 GMT
Bought it, immediately caused a ding (had to pull up sharp and it didn't have its seatbelt on in the back!). Intonation is a bit sharp so will prob need looking at as I'm clueless with guitar maintenance. Strung with 11s, which sound thin and bright for slide. Sounds alright finger picked, and although when strummed it's hardly delightful, I do like its middlely chug. Could be good for recording. I got stuck in a lot of traffic on the way home so it's already passed the test of being playable in the driver's seat ;-)
If I were to whack some 13s on it straight away and tune a step down (open C, open F, etc) do you think the neck would be ok? I know you're not supposed to jump two gauges, but going on from your comment Harriett, I can't afford to have it set up for a couple more weeks ha ha!
Lew
|
|
|
Post by lonelyjelly on Nov 1, 2016 23:33:11 GMT
Sorry, Quarterquay I meant!
I like what this guy has done with his Jim Dandy...have a listen. He's using a mandolin pickup!
|
|
|
Post by lonelyjelly on Nov 1, 2016 23:31:08 GMT
Will do Quarterkey! And cheers for the video Chrislovegrove, I've watched that video a few times in the past. He does make it sound very good! I'll try and get a video up once I've had a bit of time playing it. Thanks all for your thoughts and advice :-) Lew
|
|
|
Post by lonelyjelly on Oct 31, 2016 19:43:48 GMT
Beat me to it, PD! I wasn't sure how to paste it in.
Thanks for your thoughts guys, really appreciate it. I've negotiated a pretty low price on a secondhand one and am due to pick it up Wednesday morning. Just thought I'd better get some thoughts from forum members first.
I'm not expecting it to slide like my MM or strum like my BG160 but if it's got a bit of character in the sound then I guess I can't go wrong for the price or size.
I intend to put 13s or 14s on it and tune down a tone, maybe tone and a half.
Lew
|
|
|
Post by lonelyjelly on Oct 31, 2016 17:33:49 GMT
Anyone tried a Jim Dandy by Gretsch? I know they're very cheap but they seem to sound fun and boxy on videos and just wandered if anyone had any first hand experience with them. I'm keen to practice more after saturdays workshop and with one of these little boxes I could slide in my car on my lunch / traffic jams!
Cheers
|
|
|
Post by lonelyjelly on Oct 30, 2016 10:42:39 GMT
I agree, it was an excellent day! Great to meet the guys that were there - very friendly bunch :-) And lots of really useful knowledge gained from Michael and Manish. Now to practice!
Thanks also to Malcolm for sorting out the venue.
I'd never been to any kind of music workshop before but I would definitely attend another, and it certainly fuelled my interest in Pocklington!
I really enjoyed what I was able to see of the set too. Roll and Tumble was particularly cool...Manish smashed it!!
Thanks chaps!
Lew
P.S. Sorry about the wet handshake, Michael. I did try to warn you! Ha ha
|
|
|
Post by lonelyjelly on Oct 28, 2016 13:00:03 GMT
I believe so. I'm gonna start saving my pennies early so I can make the next one.
Woulda loved to have made it this year!
|
|
|
Post by lonelyjelly on Oct 28, 2016 12:57:34 GMT
I may be bringing a mate along. Hope that's cool. And sorry in advance for my limited skills! I'll try to keep up :-)
Best,
Lewis
|
|
|
Post by lonelyjelly on Oct 13, 2016 10:10:22 GMT
Any potential car sharers out there go from the South Coast??? I'm Brighton based, although could go from Southampton area as my folks are based there.
|
|