Lars68 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Thanks for taking the time to put this together. If I had to pick one based on your samples, I would pick the worn 43. If it sounded that good with dead strings, I think it will be magical with fresh ones. I also enjoyed Old Man, one of my favorite Neil tunes and a fun one to play too! Which one would you pick based on tone alone, hearing them first hand from the driver's seat? Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 'Had to laugh when BK777 posted a link with photos entitled "Kangaroo Island". . . it sounded like an affectionate term Aussies use for home. Stopped laughing when this scene appeared: The electronic door chime Emin7 was hearing constitutes one reason, but as one who takes many musical notes/ideas on the iPhone, I've been looking for something to bridge the gap between the iPhone mic and a more formal (but less convenient) setup. I just messaged Sal to refresh the memory on what it was that he'd taken to using lately to get better recorded sound with the iPhone, but still capture video. He'd recommended the Zoom iQ6, or the Apogee MiC 96k, as a higher quality alternative, which is a corded mic, and would allow close mic'ing with video further away from the subject. As Lars said, thanks for putting that together, although I could think of worse chores. You'd mentioned the '46 appealed to your ears that day, but suppose you got a good sense of what characterizes the mid 1940's slope sound. What was it, besides the fresher strings on the '46? A fun, as you would say, "comparisement". If the credit card was burning a hole in your pocket that day, I'm sure all contenders would've been put on similar fresh wire all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 I know this is going to sound crazy, but of all those really fine-sounding guitars I think I like the 43 SJ with the old strings best. Maybe it's the warmth of the old strings or their lack of crispness, or maybe they're dullness, but to me there's kind of a "welcome home" tone that is not quite as apparent in the other guitars. Kind of a "sitting on the back porch" sound. No doubt, all of the guitars are gorgeous and would be a blast to own. Maybe in that one SJ I was hearing what some refer to as the "vintage tone.".........Really enjoyed that video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpbiii Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Nice post -- thanks for posting. I only ever went to Australia once -- early 90s to Adelaide. I always felt an attachment for all the folks down under. I now live in Georgia -- the British penal colony before the American Revolution. So if things had worked out differently, a lot of you might now be living here and we might be neighbors. It was to a technical conference. I remember it well -- roo bars, beets on Burger King Whoppers, American muscle cars with right hand drives. One of my graduate students skipped lunch and came back from the casino with $400 from the blackjack tables. He now is worth maybe $100M -- he obviously knew more than me even then. I had a stop over in Sidney and LA -- I spent the same hour in both place: 10-11 Sunday morning. Being me I also hit the music stores and pawn shops. I remember one nice shop that had a 20s 00-18. I also bought a vintage instrument for my wife. THE GEM 237 It is British made (G Houghton & Sons) -- I figure it is circumnavigating the earth, but it is still 3000 miles short. Let's pick, -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 ' A fun, as you would say, "comparisement". If the credit card was burning a hole in your pocket that day, I'm sure all contenders would've been put on similar fresh wire all around. I just liked the tone and overall balance of what I was hearing on the '46. But I do think that the strings had a lot to do with it, they were played in but far from dead, that sweetspot in a strings life that sounds great on Gibson slopes. Terry was going to put new strings on all three but we ran out of time, but if you asked him he would tell you the '43 SJ's do have a superior tone, and maybe it is a bit deeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 Id be more than happy to be your neighbour Tom, but you would get pretty sick of me very quickly as Id be spending roughly 6 hours a day in your place trying out all the goodies in your guitar pantry .. Nice post -- thanks for posting. I only ever went to Australia once -- early 90s to Adelaide. I always felt an attachment for all the folks down under. I now live in Georgia -- the British penal colony before the American Revolution. So if things had worked out differently, a lot of you might now be living here and we might be neighbors. It was to a technical conference. I remember it well -- roo bars, beets on Burger King Whoppers, American muscle cars with right hand drives. One of my graduate students skipped lunch and came back from the casino with $400 from the blackjack tables. He now is worth maybe $100M -- he obviously knew more than me even then. I had a stop over in Sidney and LA -- I spent the same hour in both place: 10-11 Sunday morning. Being me I also hit the music stores and pawn shops. I remember one nice shop that had a 20s 00-18. I also bought a vintage instrument for my wife. THE GEM 237 It is British made (G Houghton & Sons) -- I figure it is circumnavigating the earth, but it is still 3000 miles short. Let's pick, -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 It shows a well developed ear when one can hear past the old strings and in turn hear the true character of the guitar - you may well be right Larry, that old girl might be hiding a few secrets under her skirt .. I know this is going to sound crazy, but of all those really fine-sounding guitars I think I like the 43 SJ with the old strings best. Maybe it's the warmth of the old strings or their lack of crispness, or maybe they're dullness, but to me there's kind of a "welcome home" tone that is not quite as apparent in the other guitars. Kind of a "sitting on the back porch" sound. No doubt, all of the guitars are gorgeous and would be a blast to own. Maybe in that one SJ I was hearing what some refer to as the "vintage tone.".........Really enjoyed that video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKing777 Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Complaints Department........... The Twanger Website is truly astonishingly useless....there, I said it. It has been 'under construction' since the last time you were there, at least, EA! Some prices, some photos that have been there forever....what's what? Some priced at ...$0.00, what's that? Are all those guitars there, updated daily on the web, or is it the same as it was last year? etc. Anyhow, if they have those pictured, there is not enough room in the car for the Hound (who won't sit in the front seat and likes to lord it in the whole back seat) and some of those little tasty items to return home...... .......Major, Major DELIVERY starting with the Bird! Just don't see those guitars around this neck of the woods. http://www.twangcentral.com.au EA, if you stop in Melbourne en route, you MUST MUST go to the Acoustic Centre feast of guitars: http://www.acousticcentre.com.au And Tom, I think my father has one of those banjo mandolins! I will speak to him later today and ask if he remembers the make. ( He kept trying to give it to me, but I declined as it is a bit small in the fretboard!). Do I need to change my tune, so to speak? BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 Yeah, Terry is a bit old school when it comes to technology. I keep telling him to at least update his Facebook page regularly to keep the punters coming back and salivating over all the goodies ... and the website, well, he' working on it. BK - Im embarrased to say I was in Melbourne, for 4 days last week, but only made it to Allans on Bourke St as the Mrs wouldnt pencil in other guitar time in our schedule. By being at the Mall i could try out some guitars and she could try out some shoes sizes. Its the best compromise I could manage. But I did play about 10 Gibson acoustics as they are now the exclusive distributor for Gibosn in Oz. Played a L-00TV for the first time which was nice but again, lacking that dry, grumpy tone of vintage L-00's. I also played an $8k 60's J-200 replica with a metal saddle and it sounded utterly awful, massively bright and just ... wrong. Next time ! Complaints Department........... The Twanger Website is truly astonishingly useless....there, I said it. It has been 'under construction' since the last time you were there, at least, EA! Some prices, some photos that have been there forever....what's what? Some priced at ...$0.00, what's that? Are all those guitars there, updated daily on the web, or is it the same as it was last year? etc. Anyhow, if they have those pictured, there is not enough room in the car for the Hound (who won't sit in the front seat and likes to lord it in the whole back seat) and some of those little tasty items to return home...... .......Major, Major DELIVERY starting with the Bird! Just don't see those guitars around this neck of the woods. http://www.twangcentral.com.au EA, if you stop in Melbourne en route, you MUST MUST go to the Acoustic Centre feast of guitars: http://www.acousticcentre.com.au And Tom, I think my father has one of those banjo mandolins! I will speak to him later today and ask if he remembers the make. ( He kept trying to give it to me, but I declined as it is a bit small in the fretboard!). Do I need to change my tune, so to speak? BluesKing777. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullmental Alpinist Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 EA thanks for posting this. Very informative. I'd pick the '43 with old strings too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryOz Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Yeah, Terry is a bit old school when it comes to technology. I keep telling him to at least update his Facebook page regularly to keep the punters coming back and salivating over all the goodies ... and the website, well, he' working on it. hi Mark, Good to catch up, have a pick here in the store as well. Thanks for letting these guys know about Twangcentral ( one word mate )! Always good to have the interstate mob call in, there is usually a cuppa in it and maybe a beer if the weather suits and I am not too busy.. For what it is worth, I reckon that the beat '43 SJ is the best Gibson Acoustic I have played. The sort of guitar Buddy Miller would go to. By the way, thanks for your help with those caps! Best Terry O'Riley (from the "old school" and proud to be ) Twangcentral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 hi Mark, Good to catch up, have a pick here in the store as well. Thanks for letting these guys know about Twangcentral ( one word mate ��)! Always good to have the interstate mob call in, there is usually a cuppa in it and maybe a beer if the weather suits and I am not too busy.. For what it is worth, I reckon that the beat '43 SJ is the best Gibson Acoustic I have played. The sort of guitar Buddy Miller would go to. By the way, thanks for your help with those caps! Best Terry O'Riley (from the "old school" and proud to be ��) Twangcentral Hep ✓ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 It was great to see you Terry, always enjoy the chat and checking out the latest goodies. Hope the boys from the forum will pay you a visit, worth the trip alone ! Yeah, Terry is a bit old school when it comes to technology. I keep telling him to at least update his Facebook page regularly to keep the punters coming back and salivating over all the goodies ... and the website, well, he' working on it. hi Mark, Good to catch up, have a pick here in the store as well. Thanks for letting these guys know about Twangcentral ( one word mate ��)! Always good to have the interstate mob call in, there is usually a cuppa in it and maybe a beer if the weather suits and I am not too busy.. For what it is worth, I reckon that the beat '43 SJ is the best Gibson Acoustic I have played. The sort of guitar Buddy Miller would go to. By the way, thanks for your help with those caps! Best Terry O'Riley (from the "old school" and proud to be ��) Twangcentral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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