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Anyone ever play a Canjo?
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Oldies, But Goodies
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Real (5 string) banjo pl…
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Guitar cases
Well it is a very nice case but I bought it without trying my guitar in it and for some reason it won't fit so I'll have to go back and try the Gator case they are bringing in tomorrow for me. This t…
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Guitar cases
Hey I just found the Tric case (Seagully guitars) that has a deluxe edition with a clth case and a pouch. Weighs less than 3 lbs.
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Guitar cases
Thanks Walt. I also noticed that Gator and Epiphone have similar cases for a little less. I'm not sure which I can find locally here in Toronto but Long & McQuade can get just about anything if y…
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Guitar cases
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Does anyone know if there is a hard shell case available for dreadnoughts with a large pouch on the outside of the case to carry charts and possibly a folding music stand pouch also? I have found num…
Started this discussion. Last reply by Downtown Freddy Brown Jan 4.
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A group to promote and discuss the use of the 5 string banjo and it's different tunings
What kind of PA set-up do you own/use for performing? Have you ever tried the Bose L1 systems?
Great system... I just upgraded to a Model 2 and absolutely love it. Ever since I started playing through the L1 I started to get more compliments from my audience. Which is great! In my opinion, the system is worth every penny.
I like "G" and "Double C."
Well it is a very nice case but I bought it without trying my guitar in it and for some reason it won't fit so I'll have to go back and try the Gator case they are bringing in tomorrow for me. This time I'll take my guitar with me!
My banjos, to the left, Prust fretless tackhead, to the right; Recording King RK-R20.
When performing live; depending on venue size I use a typical PA with speakers and monitors. When a smaller venue, I use my Crate Gunnison acoustic amp that has 2 channels so it can run the vocals as well. Works especially well with a L.R. Baggs Ven…
A group to promote and discuss the use of the 5 string banjo and it's different tunings
That one is so new that Musicians Friend & Guitar Center (same company) don't even have a photo of it up yet, but the description sounds really nice. A good find!
Hey I just found the Tric case (Seagully guitars) that has a deluxe edition with a clth case and a pouch. Weighs less than 3 lbs.
If you pick and live/perform in Canada lets talk about the struggles of performing in Canada
John,
I've never backpacked it, although you're right it does have straps similar to a gig bag. I haven't weighed it, but it seems relatively light. When I pick up my Taylor 210e case (with the guitar inside) and the Alvarez (with the GB inside) at…
Thanks Walt. I also noticed that Gator and Epiphone have similar cases for a little less. I'm not sure which I can find locally here in Toronto but Long & McQuade can get just about anything if you know what you are looking for so I'll head over the…
That's a nice case! I see it has shoulder straps for backpacking it. Have you ever backpacked it, how's the weight of it?
John
Downtown,
I have an Alvarez DC2 for my Greg Bennett dreadnought. It's really nice, and not too expensive. http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Alvarez-DC2-Dreadnought-Acoustic-Guitar-Case-with-Hygrometer?sku=543257 It has the pouch and a h…
Does anyone know if there is a hard shell case available for dreadnoughts with a large pouch on the outside of the case to carry charts and possibly a folding music stand pouch also? I have found numerous gig bags with these pouches but I would like…
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- Which one of the following describes your involvement in music? (Check all that apply)
- Gigging or professional musician, Music teacher
- How many years have you been playing guitar?
- More than 30 years
- Which of these instruments do you own or play?
- Flattop steel-string acoustic guitar, Nylon-string guitar, Archtop guitar, Electric guitar, Mandolin, Lap-style slide guitar, Banjo, Resonator guitar, Bass guitar, Ukulele
- The make and model of your guitar(s) and/or other instruments and gear.
- El Degas MT19R dreadnought, Washburn Jumbo, Yamaha 12 string, Epiphone Joe Pass arch top, Framus 5 string banjo, Epiphone A style mandolin, home made pedal steel, Bundy Bb trumpet, Lero uke, Godin LG solid body electric, Vantage 700 series Bass guitar, Kawai K1 synth, Yorkville K100 amp, Yorkville B100 amp, Fender Champ 30 amp, Yorkville B50 amp, Fender amp can, Bose L1 PA system, numerous pedals, mics, recorders, etc., etc.
- What is your website address?
- http://www.dtfbmusic.com
- What type of music do you like to play?
- Blues, Jazz, R&R, Folk, Filk, Country old & new, originals
- Do you subscribe to or regularly read Acoustic Guitar?
- I purchase copies at newsstands/bookstores
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PA Systems
I've had a few different PA set-ups in my day. The last radical change was from the usual 2 speaker style to the Bose L1 line array speaker system with a single totem pole type stand which acts as mains and monitors all in one simple set-up. The only problem for me was the weight of the base which houses the 2 amps and mixer. It does take up less room than a conventional set-up and is quicker to set up but that one piece is too heavy for me so....Bose now has the L1Compact. A lighter version per… Continue
Posted on October 18, 2009 at 2:27pm — 3 Comments
Didn't know I had a blog....
I don't know if I will find time to use this feature or not but we'll get it started anyway. I'm 57 and live in Brampton, ON, Canada. I have been playing guitar since I was 12. Guitar was not my first (or my last) instrument I learned to play. I started palying trumpet when I was 8. I now play trumpet, trombone, tenor sax, French Horn, guitar, bass, 5 string banjo, mandolin, uke, pedal steel, recorder, harmonicas, dulcimer, canjo...I think that's it. Now I want to try sitar and tabla. I play Blu… Continue
Posted on October 15, 2009 at 7:25am —
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 12:10pm on November 5, 2009,
Lisa McCormick : Guitar Life said…
- Wow - that's quite a story! I hear you about the computer word processing programs. They can put a man on the moon, but....
- At 3:49pm on October 22, 2009,
Walt Pilcher said…
- Freddy,
Welcome to the Newb group. It's always good to have experienced players in the group, and we learn a lot from each other.
Walt
- At 12:09pm on October 18, 2009,
Paul Stoddard said… - Hi Freddy
You are right, although the US registation system can be used by Canadians, and it is cheaper, but I would think the people who really have to worry about people stealling their songs are people who write hits, like the recent Paul Anka/MJ story.
Paul
- At 2:11am on October 17, 2009,
Paul Stoddard said…
- Hi Freddy
Thanks for taking the time to respond. The reason I asked is I have written some songs, and I perform them live when the situation permits. Most of my gigs are in retirement homes and senior residences, so I am mostly covering Frank Sinatra and Hank Williams and that stuff. I have a self-recorded CD, but I have only heard one of my songs covered by someone else once, I don't know if anyone else plays my stuff. I have not registered my songs with Socan, maybe I will in the future.
Thanks again
Paul
- At 2:38pm on October 16, 2009,
Paul Stoddard said…
- Hello
You look a bit like Collin Linden with the hat and beard. I would like to ask you a couple of questions, I hope that is okay. You said you have over 100 songs listed with SOCAN. Do other people perform/record your songs, or just you? Are any royalties coming to you from these songs? Did you also register your copyrights, in Ottawa or in Washington, or did you decide that was not needed? I hope you don't mind these questions, and I hope you have time to respond.
Thanks
Paul
- At 9:57am on October 15, 2009,
Wayne Barnes said… - Downtown Freddy ... good to have you as a friend. I will try to stay in touch with you, Ron, and other friends and stay on top of what you are all doing in the world of strummin' and pickin'. Cheers
- At 12:01pm on October 14, 2009,
Ron Nagle said… - Hey my buddy, looking good.
WELCOME to AGC.
Ron.
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