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« Reply #160 on: December 17, 2004, 05:08:39 PM » |
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Now if I can find an Andrew Manson parlour sized....
Fear not, I have found you a gorgeous 12 string made by Dave King here in Reading, a mere £3200 - ok, you might not want a 12 string but you could always leave 6 strings off !! :: http://www.daveking-acoustics.co.uk/fs_sale.htm |
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« Reply #161 on: December 18, 2004, 02:05:00 AM » |
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If you're looking for an electro-acoustic like that one, then the Yamaha APX ranger are good.
Paul
Hi Paul, Yes, I have been drooling over pics of the APX series (esp. the 5) but can't find a left handed one that I can afford yet. As Ralph has a black one I at least have some idea of the sound one could produce. Ahem....I say 'could' ....!  The cheapest one I have seen on line so far was £351 (excl VAT). The prices for the Stagg above are inclusive of VAT. Cheers, MAJ I have had an APX 4A-12 for a long time now, and I'm very pleased with it. The 5s are nicer, and come in more colours, but the 4 is a good guitar. A bit quiet acoustic, but sounds very nice through an amp. Paul I have the same Yamaha 12-string but only put it directly through an amp when I need some effects - prefer to play to a mic to get the purer sound, and certainly for picking rather than strumming. It packs a lot of punch for a small-bodied guitar. David |
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« Reply #162 on: December 18, 2004, 02:14:08 AM » |
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If you're looking for an electro-acoustic like that one, then the Yamaha APX ranger are good.
Paul
Hi Paul, Yes, I have been drooling over pics of the APX series (esp. the 5) but can't find a left handed one that I can afford yet. As Ralph has a black one I at least have some idea of the sound one could produce. Ahem....I say 'could' ....! The cheapest one I have seen on line so far was £351 (excl VAT). The prices for the Stagg above are inclusive of VAT. Cheers, MAJ Maj Another thought and probably in your price range. Amongst my disturbingly large collection I have an Applause which is the Korean end of the Ovation range. It's easy to play and is good at the top and bottom but lacks middle. These days I put on 13 gauge strings and leave it permanently tuned in open C - CGCGCE - from Dougie Mclean, Martin Simpson and Allan Taylor stuff (namedropper!). Worth looking at but only for picking - its' narrow tonal range makes it a thin sound for strumming. I was at the guitar show at the NEC last month and Ivor Mairants in London seem to have the widest range. David |
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« Reply #163 on: December 18, 2004, 09:10:04 AM » |
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If you're looking for an electro-acoustic like that one, then the Yamaha APX ranger are good.
Paul
Hi Paul, Yes, I have been drooling over pics of the APX series (esp. the 5) but can't find a left handed one that I can afford yet. As Ralph has a black one I at least have some idea of the sound one could produce. Ahem....I say 'could' ....! The cheapest one I have seen on line so far was £351 (excl VAT). The prices for the Stagg above are inclusive of VAT. Cheers, MAJ I have had an APX 4A-12 for a long time now, and I'm very pleased with it. The 5s are nicer, and come in more colours, but the 4 is a good guitar. A bit quiet acoustic, but sounds very nice through an amp. Paul I have the same Yamaha 12-string but only put it directly through an amp when I need some effects - prefer to play to a mic to get the purer sound, and certainly for picking rather than strumming. It packs a lot of punch for a small-bodied guitar. David I find the Yamaha perfectly loud enough in most situations, but it struggles against a brass section. It does have a lovely bright sound, much brighter than my previous Yamaha 12 string, although not as loud. Paul |
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MAJ
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« Reply #164 on: December 18, 2004, 10:21:19 AM » |
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I was at the guitar show at the NEC last month and Ivor Mairants in London seem to have the widest range. Thanks for the tips David. Good to see Ralph's fave still up there, as Henrik said somewhere here "Lord of the Strings" ! MAJ |
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« Reply #165 on: January 04, 2005, 12:56:58 PM » |
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To you guitarists out there, I was wondering if anyone had tried out a software programme called "GuitarPro4", and used the downloads from www.mysongbook.com. There are 4 Ralph tabs there for 3 songs, of varying standard. The second SoL, in the list, and Barges are quite good, Summer Lightning is a "bit odd". It seems a good program to use if you want to get into Tabs. Or am I wrong ?? Comments welcome. |
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« Reply #166 on: January 04, 2005, 05:21:58 PM » |
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i enjoy playing mrs adlams angels, now this has started and daddy's here. nothing too challenging!
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MAJ
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« Reply #167 on: January 06, 2005, 06:18:13 PM » |
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Complete change of plan regarding my new instrument. The shop I was buying it from cannot find the left-handed model anywhere. I tried another shop and they had the same difficulty.
So, I have opted for an Ozark 3139 LH model as it is still just within my price range. Please tell me I have made an OK decision.....?
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« Reply #168 on: January 06, 2005, 06:38:10 PM » |
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Maj, looks a fine piece of kit to me ... go to it  |
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« Reply #169 on: January 06, 2005, 07:21:27 PM » |
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Complete change of plan regarding my new instrument. The shop I was buying it from cannot find the left-handed model anywhere. I tried another shop and they had the same difficulty.
So, I have opted for an Ozark 3139 LH model as it is still just within my price range. Please tell me I have made an OK decision.....?
Below is a pic of it....
Congratulations, Lefty McMAJ - It looks really cool  Of course you will have to supply us with some sound samples in order for us to judge the quality of your purchase Samples including voice will be acceptable too .... Henrik |
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« Reply #170 on: January 06, 2005, 08:38:05 PM » |
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Looks a very nice guitar. Doesn't Chris Leslie play an Ozark bazooka.
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« Reply #171 on: January 06, 2005, 09:41:09 PM » |
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Ozark make some good instruments. My 5-string banjo is an Ozark and makes a big noise, I've been looking at Ozark dobros recently and they sound pretty good too, so yep, your guitar should do nicely thank you - well until, that is, you get caught up with GAS.. Dan |
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MAJ
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« Reply #172 on: January 06, 2005, 10:43:16 PM » |
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Phew! Thank you for your comments all of you. If Chris Leslie plays Ozark then I am indeed in very good company. The very, very nice man from the shop told me that the 3139 is a better guitar than the Stagg I had originally ordered - better sound. But then it would be - he was now selling me a more expensive one!! Can't wait now......and in 100 years I may begin to sound as good as some of you McMAJ |
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« Reply #173 on: January 07, 2005, 04:50:49 AM » |
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Looks like a fine decision to me Marianne, of course the important thing is that it sounds nice too.
BTW, are you a virgin in the plank spanking department or is this a re-kindled interest?
Where the hell are you going to get Left handed strings from?
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« Reply #174 on: January 07, 2005, 08:54:27 AM » |
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Well, I suppose the obvious answer is from a left-handed string shop! Alternatively go to Malcolm Newton (as recommended by the man himself) and get a set of A6 Masterclass strings - actually, I think you have to order a minimum of 4 sets, but it will keep you going for a while. Just don't forget to put them on the other way round! By the way Steve, are you allowed to ask a lady if she's a plank spanking virgin?? (from what I remember, she isn't, just out of practice  ) |
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« Reply #175 on: January 07, 2005, 09:14:52 AM » |
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You're allowed as long as you're sure she'll take it in good humour and not hit you with her left handed hand bag...lol
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« Reply #176 on: January 07, 2005, 09:32:43 AM » |
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Not only do they drive in the wrong side of the road in England, they also play their guitars the wrong way around - well, except for Ralph and a few others of course What a most peculiar place !  Henrik |
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« Reply #177 on: January 07, 2005, 01:35:54 PM » |
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...they also play their guitars the wrong way around ....
Maybe THATS where I'm going wrong!  SteveK |
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« Reply #178 on: January 07, 2005, 01:42:27 PM » |
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MAJ, I've tried a few Ozark Guitars and found them to be excellent value. Hobgobin in Manchester had quite a few in stock, which is always a good sign of a popular guitar. Can't wait for you to realease a CD to hear it. |
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This dream I have that keeps me hanging on
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« Reply #179 on: January 07, 2005, 06:17:17 PM » |
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Oh my, what can I say! Could I get away with - "Like a virgin....spanked for the very first time!" No, I thought not. Moving swiftly on, I am rekindling my interest in the good ole plank partly due to the "Our Side Of Your Stage" CD, I was so impressed. My current and previous guitars have all been right-handed ones restrung, basically because originally I didn't know any better and didn't know that lefties were made  . I have always had problems (which has been discussed elsewhere here) and so now I have decided to just treat myself to a decent left-handed instrument. I shall of course be in the studios recording my new CD for the next few years....... Thanks for all your support guys. It's really appreciated. Now then Steve, where did I leave my bag............(DUCK)...........whoooosh...!!!! MAJ |
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