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Probably - but closer to fx water buffalo horn. Antler - yes !

Hey Kelly - What acoustic Gibsons do you play ?

Had the lyrics on paper as I tend to screw up the last verse and didn't wan't burn out on several takes. The modified 1953 J-45 is tuned down a whole step so played in D-finger-position, the key is C. But the song starts with the chorus in G-position (which is an F) Harp doodles were done afterwards as I had no stative - think it must have been a C. Thanx Again ▲

Well, well, weeeell, , , played that tune all my life, , , on and off - but the banjo and Fender Rhodes weren't prepared and I just said GO ! Apart from that, thanx for the comments guys - and stay groovin'. . .

Was in the studio the other tropical night and threw the lads into this welllll-known tune with no preparation - a J J morn' is surely was. . . https://soundcloud.c...-tambourine-man

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Thanks for a fine rendition of this excellent folk-tune. ✯ No holes or missing glass anywhere - You sure knew your song before singing. . .

Hello again - 1 basic Q : How much does nut material affect tone ? Plast Tusq Horn Ebony (other wood) Bone Brass Very curious to hear personal experiences -

It surely stands alone - a touching fine fine song. Must say I'd go for the cello. The role is well-arranged and top performed - is it the real thing ? You take it out in the beginning of the second verse, which is a good move. Could even be done in end of the first chorus after "I aim to please" and then reintroduced as done on "just now me and him" - maybe with the deep note on 1:20 in also, , , slightly dampened. Hey, what do I know - these were my 5 Yen. In or out, the tune is major .. .

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Ovals or tulips ?

@JamGuy - fine version of that late 70's Bob-tune. An impressing song it always was and you catch the drama. . .

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Thanks for the story and good to hear of another nice sounding Norlin. I would have guessed the tuners were changed, but . . . . Gibson used chrome ovals in 1966 - never seen them anywhere else. This 70'er might prove me wrong. Could we hear the guitar. . . ?

No - that wouldn't be my angle on it either, but a couple of people have spoken very positive about plastic bridges and I'm curious as the phenomenon so often gets slammed. We know that wood, bone etc. generally are the considered the strongest carriers of vibration - still my philosophy is that the most divine voice of an instrument is a matter of the right combination of components around the wooden box. Not neccesarily being the same as what is seen as the loudest or most effective materials. In essence a box can be helped too far by some components and thus be betrayed or pulled up in fx a boom, too heavy a bass or sharp trebs. For me finding that balanced combo is the clue. It takes more than 7 stars to make The Great Bear come clear in the sky - they gonna be positioned for each other too. . .

Extraordinary interesting - I still need to play a plastic bridge, ceramic saddled vintage Gibson. But they are rare !

Very cosy tune, Jerry - nice playing too

Congratulations on that beauty & burst. Admit I have a weak spot for those neck/headstock paint-jobs, but never seen it on a Dove. Maybe it's connected to the general finish - hey man, this thing is RED. Please post sounds -

Ouh thanx, Fred – how I wish you were right. But your words clicked a late Easter egg here.

Welcome S.T. and hep for the great footage and sound. You guys might very well have the time of your life right there on camera. Enjoy every second. Hey I wanna join your band people. . .

Thank you ThemisS, I'll take that further to my luthier. Hey listened to your latest track a very signikant statement, sonically and expression-wise. Like your vox and the way you suspend some of those guitar notes. A bit daring (don't know the original), , , , and appreciated. I must check this branch of the Board more often.

Another home recording through the Neumann. No Gibson, but my self drawn 12-fret, built by the good luthier JoJo in 2010. Spruce top and rio rose back'n'sides. Old strings half a step down. Time for a traditional. https://soundcloud.c...hyme-march-2013