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[thebluesbear( al)]

Michael

please do that , that would be very interesting

al

[Quarterquay]

I'm slowly tying to learn this at the moment and I keep wanting to walk into the video and move that guitar and those mic stands for a better view.
Yes, shame they didn't move in closer.

I love that opening rhythmn that you lead in with Michael, well nifty!

On a side note, out of curiosity, how long is that slide you're using? It looks to be at least 70 mil maybe more but it's hard to make out...

[Michael Messer]

Hi Quarterquay,

Thanks - I am pleased you enjoyed my rendition of that classic slide guitar blues song. I never play it exactly the same, but those Muddy-style guitar phrases are always there.

You have a very good eye, that slide is exactly 70mm long and it weighs 124gms/4.3 ounces.

If you are learning that song, it would be a lot easier if you could see me up close. On that subject, is there any mileage in me offering forum members online Skype lessons? It was something I talked about doing a couple of years ago, but the idea drifted. These days most of us have a good Internet connection and could be helpful to people.

Shine On
Michael

[Quarterquay]

Now if I was only that good at picking lottery numbers! Thanks, I've just ordered a new slide from Ian at Diamond Bottlenecks, a Blue Diamond,as a treat for my new 28.It's to replace one I bought before I changed fingers and so is too loose. I'd been watching my playing to suss out a length that seemed suitable and then noticed the length of that slide you are using. Different material too of course but I was intrigued and couldn't make out what it is you're doing that warrants the 70 mm length but there must be something.The reach over the guitar body for one I imagined or on the neck in general come to that. Anyway I settled on 66mm same as the old one only with a better fit for my little finger.70 would be way to much for me to get a handle on I think and perhaps not suitable for the bulk of the glass.

Skype lessons would be a great idea for people, but as I've just in Bod's dedicated thread i don't think I'm really set up for it here unfortunately.

[Deleted]

Hi Michael

Do you have concert dates for 2014 and are you coming to the North East e.g. Stockton Arc?

Cheers
Craig

[Michael Messer]

Hi Craig,

I hope to have something in the North East this year as it is a while since I was there. I have played at the Stockton Arc and also at the Gateshead Sage, so both are contenders.

Thanks,

Shine On
Michael

[Deleted]

Hi Michael

I look forward to further news

Cheers
Craig