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alexc said:
It doesn't surprise me that Speedy Sr was also a kickass jazz player.
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In the Stratosphere boogie vid, Jimmy Bryant plays the guitar.
How do these guys get to be so good? And at multiple instruments ??
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That's quite easy. You just become a good fiddle player, go to hospital for about a year with nothing to do except play reels and jigs on the guitar.  :eek:
'The last guitar you'll ever wear'  - a Gibson ES350T    .....  best semi ever !
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have you tried a 225TD?
 
> How do these guys get to be so good? And at multiple instruments ??

>>That's quite easy. You just become a good fiddle player, go to hospital for about a year with nothing to do except play reels and jigs on the guitar.  :eek:

Not working for me :) My frequent hospital stays leave me struggling to drink thru a straw!

> 'The last guitar you'll ever wear'  - a Gibson ES350T    .....  best semi ever !

>> have you tried a 225TD?

Surely! What's not to like? Slim body, classic Gibson single sharp cut, simple electronics.
Mmmm. Love it.

The 350T is a bit more deluxe with solid carved top and the fancy neck build/finish.

If I had the dough, it would be a Byrdland though!
 

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Here's a nice ES350T - could be a laminated top here - looks pretty figured and is a modern build. Never mind, I'd buy it!
 

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Two 350Ts and .....    8) 8) 8)

Man, you is the man! I have a whole new respect .. on top of that due to the deep knowledge of audio electrical engineering.

Wow.

Regards
Alec
 
alexc said:
If I had the dough, it would be a Byrdland though!
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I was always after one until I came across this ES 175 copy in '98 by Tanglewood. It was only £225.00. There was also L5 copy next to it and I have kicked myself since for not buying it too.

However, this copy will give a good ride to original Gibson for its money. A superb neck and a great action. I can't say it has cheap machine heads because I bend the hell out of the strings and it is still in tune.  I am still going to change the stock pick-ups though but that's another story.

I never owned a Gibson but I had  a cracking Gretsch Nashville that I sold to a close friend. Now, if you played it you would re-consider your view. I have my eyes on a Duo Jet though.

But, yes double respect to Abbey for two 350T.
 

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That's a nice looker there in the Tanglewood. I've played a few of their guitars and have found them to be quite good players, especially considering the modest outlay.

I'm always on the lookout for a good largish semi - the Gretsch stuff is pretty great. I love the originals, although whoever decided that simplifying assembly of the electronics and preventing 'buckle rash' at the back by incorporating a great, big bean bag on the rear should be tarred and feathered.

That bag is a deal breaker for me - the modern stuff is much more appealing for the lack of it!

I had an old lawsuit Ibanez back in the early 80s, which I foolishly let go to a girlfriend of the time ...
I loved that guitar and regret not picking up a Gibson version back then.

I also passed on a Gibson L5C 60s model. Whhat was I thinking???

Nowadays, I think of selling a few of my guitars to fund an ES350T. It's also on my bucket list!
 

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Congrats from a fellow pedal steel-er. Your pitch-ear will never be the same. Get to the gig early to tune 101 strings, pedals and knees.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAHfcqzhag0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuGndb8VeGw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyR99JCXJMw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCxa7wTn-oA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmpOEfydlpI

Those are just quick finds. Check Lloyd Green, John Huey, Weldon Myrick, Buddy Emmons, Tommy White, Mike Johnson, Doug Jernigan

The Time Jumpers are at '3rd & Lindsley' in Nashville frequently on Monday nights. A site to see.

Good players can make a steel sound fretted just as much as "slide" when they want. Very amazing instrument. Really cool in person.

-Glenn
 
Thanks kindly Glenn

That's some great additions to this resource list that others have been adding to.

I'll be sure and add them to my 'study' list.

I am surely waiting anxiously for my new gem to arrive.
Good thing I've been using the steel (and nylon) finger claw picks for a while now :)

It's going to be a great experience! And I hope to master tuning the 10 strings (touch wood)  :eek:

Regards
Alec
 

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