Graduation Day

MorrisrownSal · July 7, 2016

Hey guys... my left hand has been hurt, so I am working back into it... Simple songs. Like four chord E Minor songs.

Anyways... one take into my iphone with my LG2.

https://soundcloud.com/sal-from-chatham/graduation-day

Hope you like it.

Buc McMaster · July 7, 2016

Wow Sal.......what did you do your your hand?! On the mend, I hope...... A Chris Isaak tune I'd not heard. Good job with this one, not to mention the persistence to work through injury.

Avery · July 7, 2016

Yes, a very nice take on this one. Nice hearing your voice on this one, as it has a different sound than Chris Isak's. I liked the contrast.

Now you need a J-200 with your name painted on it, just like Chris.

I can relate a little to the left hand woes. I broke my left index finger several years ago, and it still gives me a little trouble if I play too long.

MissouriPicker · July 7, 2016

Sounds real good, Sal. Your LG2 resonates like a dreadnaught. I hope your hand mends very quickly.

blindboygrunt · July 7, 2016

Been too long since you sang to us sal

What happened to your hand ? Scary scary thoughts

MorrisrownSal · July 7, 2016

Thanks guys. I am pretty sure I broke one or two fingers. They hurt and don't bend right, and I should have gotten them set properly. Oh well! I'll break them again!

Hope you are all enjoying your summers.

blindboygrunt · July 7, 2016

How'd you do that buddy ?

flatbaroque · July 7, 2016

He writes a good tune does Chris.You do a few of his and do them well.Hope the hand gets better.Punch a shark at the beach?

MorrisrownSal · July 7, 2016

Car door... dumb.

Argh!

FB... He has this song - One Day- where I tried a dark version... His songs aint deep, but they are melodic and well suited to sing... in my opinion anyways.

https://soundcloud.com/sal-from-chatham/one-day

blindboygrunt · July 7, 2016

I don't like him

AnneS · July 7, 2016

Pretty good there, Sal, especially with yer owie. Way to play through the injury.

kidblast · July 7, 2016

I like the song, and your rendition of it, nice, clear and powerful..

I don't like hearing you injured your hand... I hope you heal well Sal.

MorrisrownSal · July 7, 2016

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I like the song, and your rendition of it, nice, clear and powerful..

I don't like hearing you injured your hand... I hope you heal well Sal.

Thanks Ray... Getting older and slowing down sucks!

Murph · July 8, 2016

... Getting older and slowing down sucks!

Indeed.

Nice, Sal.

I broke my left arm pretty bad years ago, but I was in my 40's which is old to be breaking things. Got 5 screws and a steel plate. Supination was almost an issue, but the Dr. knew I was a guitar player and did great.

I still wear the guitar high because of it.

Be careful !

kidblast · July 8, 2016

Thanks Ray... Getting older and slowing down sucks!

I know that! "59 and holdin" here in Central Mass...

E-minor7 · July 8, 2016

A fine and competent deliverance - always reassurring to hear people bein' into the songs they choose.

And that steady right hand is, , , , well just right. Best of luck to the left.

Btw, how are things with the adj. CW ?

MorrisrownSal · July 8, 2016

A fine and competent deliverance - always reassurring to hear people bein' into the songs they choose.

And that steady right hand is, , , , well just right. Best of luck to the left.

Btw, how are things with the adj. CW ?

Thanks Em7...

Regarding the CW, last night I did a few things. I swapped the tusq saddle for a bone one I ordered (as per advice on one of the threads here. I also changed strings to Curt Mangan PBs, but I wish I put on the sunbeams I also have. The CMs have much more tension (to me anyways). It sounds great though, and PBs sound much better suited to the CW than the Martin Retros I had on. Sunbeams next. I also think I need to get some sandpaper and sand the bottom of the saddle a tad to lower the action more than the low setting the adjustable saddle is already set at.

I also changed the strings on my J50 to sunbeams. Perfect match as well. Or maybe I just sometimes like PB over monel, and vice versa.

E-minor7 · July 8, 2016

Regarding the CW, last night I did a few things.

So a serious step 2 is launched ^ yes, it's in the script to try at least the bone insert.

Don't forget to tell us about the sonic differences.

This is as intriguing as it is nerdy territory, , , and one of my personal favourite topics.

EuroAussie · July 9, 2016

Nice and smooth Sal, steady right hand is the key and you drive it well. Haven't heard that song but I do wicked game in my solo set which goes down we'll with the punters.

OldCowboy · July 10, 2016

So a serious step 2 is launched ^ yes, it's in the script to try at least the bone insert.

Don't forget to tell us about the sonic differences.

This is as intriguing as it is nerdy territory, , , and one of my personal favourite topics.

Another nerd standing by - would like to try bone in the J-50, but don't really want to order the thing until I hear from a couple folks who've installed one. So far it's had wood, Tusq, an unglazed ceramic, and now it's back to the original glazed ceramic which sounds the best to me.

sbpark · July 10, 2016