I spent enough time with Frank to share that opinion. From what I was told by others who knew him better than I, he was also a topnotch softball pitcher. Most definitely eccentric on stage or with an...
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I spent enough time with Frank to share that opinion. From what I was told by others who knew him better than I, he was also a topnotch softball pitcher. Most definitely eccentric on stage or with an...
Yes. In the late 60's until they disbanded (though they did have a few "reunions" IIRC).
For those who might be unfamiliar with Wakefield, he is also well-known for original pieces like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y9eEfneOTg
I saw Frank using a thumbpick in the late '70's, but I don't think it was his "usual," no.
Al
This would not have been unusual for Frank. The only part of it that might be planned is, when noticing Frank is in the room, then one could assume almost anything might happen :)
Yeah. I managed a music store in the SF bay area back in the seventies, and Wakefield was pretty much a "regular," even attending our jam sessions on occasion. Yep, and he is a bit of a nut, but in...
Thanks to ALL of you for your suggestions and recommendations. I will take it under advisement! :)
Absolutely: I have a decent mixer, which I use when possible or necessary. However, our primary use is wireless: mics directly into a pair of Bose S1 Pro's via a Xvive U3 Wireless Microphone System....
Thank you!!!
Hello:
I am sure this has been asked before, but I couldn't locate it:
I am looking for recommendations for a good mic to use (as the only mic) for a five-piece bluegrass band. We enjoy the...
Just ordered one... :)
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Looks good... I forwarded this to my wife :)
Al
I have been playing a 304 for a couple of years. I am not sure what you mean by "tingy." It's difficlult describing sound in words, no? :)
But I can tell you that is most definitely different...
That could be of concern. There is nothing wrong with my neck, but it did take a week or so to get used to it -- it wasn't painful -- it just felt "strange."
I sprung for the Dawg Leash after using a "mock-up" which I pieced together. I have been using The Leash for about a year or better. Works very well. Less "intrusive" than the standard...
I am sure you will get lots of good advice here. Welcome to the forum.
And I bet, in not too long, that you will be playing the jabberwocky out of your mandolin!!
Apropos to playing lead:
This sounds exactly like what I went through not that long ago. I had no "ear" for a good lead. Added to it that I often found myself playing along in not-so-common keys...
I went the "clean sound" route, figuring that I can always "dirty it up" later, if I desire. So I chose the Bose S1, which, of course, also works as a portable PA. I use is as a monitor, as well. Not...
Glad it is working out!
This might be a stupid answer, but, if you turned the truss rod much more than a half turn, you might have run up against the torsional strength of the neck (not sure of the "language" here). I did...
No noise from mine. No hum. None at all.
I like it. It reminds me of some of the musical "ramblings" I experimented with in my college days, though these folks are much better at it than I was. I do remember a number my "partner in crime"...
I currently play the Eastman MDA315 mandola. It is quite a nice instrument. I also owned the very sweet 915 mandola, (IIRC), which was quite a pretty instrument, though in tone it was not noticeably...