Buc McMaster Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Things a bit slow these days, huh. Just hangin' at the house, fighting off boredom........ Texas Blue Hummingbird, 80/20 Gibson lights down 1/2 step, capo 3, JB pick, iPad video run through Garageband for EQ..............good enough? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle fester Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 good enough for me, you know - that's just right. thanks for posting buc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzariahJames Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Very nice. Thank you. Love that bird. That blue just kinda feels relaxing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Thanks, Buc. I needed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guth Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 My goodness Buc, just like so many of the other truly finer things in life, you only continue to get better with age. Your rendition of this tune has such a wonderful organic quality to it. As far as the "guitar angle" is concerned, I really love the powdery quality that the sound of the chords take on when forcefully strummed. Good stuff! When it comes to being locked up and passing time, such experiences are always better when they include your music videos. As always, thanks for sharing! All the best, Guth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratherbwalkn Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Good song selection, very entertaining , all good stuff, thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Hello Buc, Good to see you on here, been a while..Love the song as usual and I still love the guitar and PG...Thanks how is Galveston?? You like it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Buc, I enjoy every one of your performance posts immensely. Your H'Bird sounds fantastic. But like Chet said when someone paid him that compliment - "It's sitting over there, I don't hear a thing!" Your singing and playing are two legs of the stool - your song choice is impeccable. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted March 27, 2020 Author Share Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Guth said: .....I really love the powdery quality that the sound of the chords take on when forcefully strummed. Thanks, G! I think I understand what you mean by "powdery" here, and I believe it is produced by a particular angle of attack with the pick that has become habit. Sometimes I like it but I do strive to overcome it as habit as it doesn't always work well. 2 hours ago, kelly campbell said: Hello Buc, Good to see you on here, been a while..Love the song as usual and I still love the guitar and PG...Thanks how is Galveston?? You like it? Galveston? Oh yeah - love living on the island! Thanks for listening, folks! Please stay safe out there..........we're all riders on the storm these days. Edited March 27, 2020 by Buc McMaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisrownSal Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Be safe buc... thanks for the share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Nice fish...Be safe Buc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneS Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 I did so enjoy that, Buc. Masterful, yes, but mainly just flat-out lovely, all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guth Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 17 hours ago, Buc McMaster said: Thanks, G! I think I understand what you mean by "powdery" here, and I believe it is produced by a particular angle of attack with the pick that has become habit. Sometimes I like it but I do strive to overcome it as habit as it doesn't always work well. Actually Buc, when I speak of powdery as it relates to guitar tone, and to sharply strummed chords in particular, I wasn't referring to the angle of attack (the tonal impact of which I can hear separately on it's own). Instead "powdery" is a quality that I happen to love and one that I usually associate with some mahogany guitars. It's hard to describe, as you might expect, but a powdery sounding chord just sort of dissipates as if the sound coming from the guitar is made up of light fluffy snow (powder) or even dust. In other words, the sound of a chord starts out almost dense sounding but finishes incredibly dry & light. Powdery = good stuff. By the way, what exactly is that guitar you are playing I know that I've been out of the guitar loop for quite a while but that guitar is not like any I've seen before. A custom Gibson obviously. A variation on the Hummingbird? Texas pickguard = something from Fuller's maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buc McMaster Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 5 hours ago, Guth said: .....what exactly is that guitar you are playing....... The label says it's a limited edition Big Sky Hummingbird. Among the four Hummingbirds the store had in stock this one sounded obviously much better than any of the rest and though blue is not my fav color on an acoustic guitar, it was really no contest tonally. It originally had a black & white Hummingbird etched pick guard that was just butt ugly. Our own Dave F stepped up with a few suggestions for replacement and we settled on this one...............single-layer solid white with a Texas cutout. (Thanks, Dave!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Powderier Strangs? 2 year old Lights ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guth Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 12 hours ago, Buc McMaster said: The label says it's a limited edition Big Sky Hummingbird. Among the four Hummingbirds the store had in stock this one sounded obviously much better than any of the rest and though blue is not my fav color on an acoustic guitar, it was really no contest tonally. It originally had a black & white Hummingbird etched pick guard that was just butt ugly. Our own Dave F stepped up with a few suggestions for replacement and we settled on this one...............single-layer solid white with a Texas cutout. (Thanks, Dave!) I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Excellentos That Bluebird's got soul - so has player behind it, , , and the singer. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Truly enjoyed it, Buc. Your singing and playing are always “spot-on.” You make it look easy. I admire it all. Like you, blue is not my favorite color for an acoustic, but that bird has such a damn mellow sound to my ears! Super sweet. ..... Good stuff, Buc! Stay well and stay home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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