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Post by steverino on May 16, 2009 17:12:01 GMT
Stevie, it is possible that the "fur" you've found on your parts is cadmium oxide, caused by corrosion of what is supposed to be an anti-corrosive surface treatment. I see this all the time in loudspeaker components and hardware, a powdery white or yellowish layer which develops on the surface.
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Post by steverino on May 10, 2009 6:32:44 GMT
rbe there is no need to consider your Duco a budget finish, since... you hold a world monopoly! I'm sure you have worked long and hard to get to this point, and I congratulate you on this accomplishment. I'd say that you have really "done it" as except for the effects of aging and wear, your results seem to match vintage Duolians as much as they do each other. BTW, anyone who takes to "relicing" one of your finish job gets noogies from me.
I wonder about the possibility of patent protection and/or licensing of your process. It would be nice to see that 1) you are well rewarded for your achievement and 2) your finish is made widely available.
I just bought a container of naphthalene flakes, so I am right behind you- probably ten years at least!
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Post by steverino on May 6, 2009 22:51:13 GMT
Tim makes a mighty attempt at flogging some music out of his Moondog "Howlin'," but have you ever heard such a dead resophonic guitar? A similar unbranded model has been for sale on ebay in the US for a little over $100 delivered for some time now. I learned about resonators by buying several of these and making upgrades and modifications to them. They sound atrocious from the factory, but spring to life after a few things are done.
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Post by steverino on May 5, 2009 23:31:02 GMT
Snakestretcher, the Steinways wobble only when I play them with a bottleneck!
Ogopogoman, thanks very much for that. Your guitar sounds very good, and about as I'd hoped it might. As with my experiment, the sound is perhaps a bit closer a typical acoustic guitar. Though it it is still distinctly resophonic, it doesn't veer as far off-road to the trashcan lid National sound or cow-with-a-cold Dobro sound. This is fine, as it makes for a very versatile guitar.
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Post by steverino on May 5, 2009 16:01:11 GMT
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Post by steverino on May 4, 2009 21:30:00 GMT
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Post by steverino on Apr 25, 2009 15:46:37 GMT
As I understand it, strings slowly die due to becoming stiffer. New strings have clean shiny surfaces on the core wire and wrappings, allowing portions of the string to rock against each other microscopically with little friction. Then surface corrosion and oily deposits begin to accumulate, stiffening the string and inhibiting vibration in the higher partial modes especially.
In college I used to remove my guitar strings and put them in boiling water, which would help some. Piano technicians sometimes loosen older tarnished copper wound bass strings and give them a good shake, which livens them up for a while.
Guitar strings made with round core wire reportedly sound very good. They are likely more flexible then strings that bite the wrapping with a hexagonal core. Wound piano strings are made this way, with flattening swages of the core wire only at the ends of the wrapping.
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Post by steverino on Apr 12, 2009 21:34:38 GMT
Lately I can't stop listening to Jo Ann Kelly (what a talent!), especially her version of "Someday Baby", available on the tribute site link below. Just beginning to explore her records... wow. www.myspace.com/joannkelly
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Post by steverino on Apr 1, 2009 17:28:33 GMT
Recently I obtained a copy of the Dobroist's Scrapbook from the source below. It is a compilation of articles from Beverly King's Resophonic Echoes magazine. Though dated, it offers about ninety pages of history, catalog reprints, profiles of performers, setup tips and other useful information. www.steelguitarzone.com/Dobroists_Scrapbook.htm
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Post by steverino on Mar 29, 2009 6:05:12 GMT
I'll nominate Scott Ainslie's version:
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Post by steverino on Mar 29, 2009 5:57:37 GMT
Just to cover the ground, this clip is essential viewing:
For years in the '80s and '90s I used to frequent the used LP record stores around LA. One title I searched for endlessly was the soundtrack album for the movie Southern Comfort, as some of Ry's most haunting slide playing set the mood for that film. Turns out I couldn't find it because it had never been issued. Finally in 1995 a compilation of Ry's film music, "Music by Ry Cooder" appeared, containing three selections from the SC soundtrack.
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Post by steverino on Mar 26, 2009 18:44:33 GMT
In addition to Blind Willie Johnson, I have found it useful to study Sleepy John Estes and Joseph Spence to gain a greater understanding of Ry's approach. He often sings in the manner of Estes, and his mandolin playing is reminiscent of Estes' frequent collaborator Yank Rachell. Spence is perhaps the greatest influence on Ry's guitar style. These folks can all be found on YouTube.
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Post by steverino on Mar 16, 2009 17:03:18 GMT
Outstanding, Robin! I listened with headphones and the separation and image placement of the various musicians was very good. I have an H2 but have yet to try it in that mode. As I recall, in two track surround mode it records to two tracks but uses both front aiming 90 degree and rear aiming 120 degree microphone pairs to do so.
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Post by steverino on Mar 9, 2009 23:38:53 GMT
Wow, that was tough narrowing it down to six!
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Post by steverino on Feb 12, 2009 19:17:13 GMT
For anyone looking for a low cost entry into this type of guitar I heartily recommend the Rogue Triolian. I have set up up a couple of friends and myself with these, buying blemished examples on eBay for US$100 or so. Set up with low action and Martin Silk and Steel .0015" - .047" strings, the Rogue plays easily and is very bright and cheerful played up the neck... great fun. These "Triolians" actually seem to be modeled after the old National Trojan.
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