Alden instruments zouk

sliabhstv · 11-07-2009, 11:04 AM

I met Andrew Carey just after the CBOM-o-rama gathering in NJ and lately he's been searching for a bouzouki in the NY/CT/MA area. He's found what we've all found... not many.

Andrew posted an inquiry to Roger Landes' bouzouki group list and a fellow name of David Armstrong replied thus with infos that are new to me, so I pass them on. Another builder selling at accessible prices.

"Posted by: "David Armstrong" davarm@yahoo.com
Fri Nov 6, 2009 7:24 am (PST)

"I can strongly recommend an Alden Bouzouki, expecially since I just purchased one. Clay Alden is near Asheville, NC [the website says Nashville, TN];

www.aldenoriginals.com.

His bouzouki's are in the $1,000 range that you specified, and he will build to whatever scale length you like.

"Here's a video of me playing my new toy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oEWoXY0cTw

David Armstrong"

stv

Jill McAuley · 11-07-2009, 08:37 PM

Lovely looking and sounding instrument and a nice version of the Humours of Ballyloughlin as well in that youtube clip!

Cheers,
Jill

Big Joe · 11-10-2009, 11:51 AM

Clay Alden is a cool guy. He builds some interesting instruments. He loves building and certainly would be worth considering.

11-07-2009, 11:04 AM	#1
sliabhstv Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bloomington, Indiana Posts: 3,504	Alden instruments zouk I met Andrew Carey just after the CBOM-o-rama gathering in NJ and lately he's been searching for a bouzouki in the NY/CT/MA area. He's found what we've all found... not many. Andrew posted an inquiry to Roger Landes' bouzouki group list and a fellow name of David Armstrong replied thus with infos that are new to me, so I pass them on. Another builder selling at accessible prices. "Posted by: "David Armstrong" davarm@yahoo.com Fri Nov 6, 2009 7:24 am (PST) "I can strongly recommend an Alden Bouzouki, expecially since I just purchased one. Clay Alden is near Asheville, NC [the website says Nashville, TN]; www.aldenoriginals.com. His bouzouki's are in the $1,000 range that you specified, and he will build to whatever scale length you like. "Here's a video of me playing my new toy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oEWoXY0cTw David Armstrong" stv __________________ steve V. johnson http://cdbaby.com/Lopers2 The Lopers - New CD "There Was A Time" Original Acoustic Music http://cdbaby.com/Culchies Culchies - Irish Traditional Music

11-07-2009, 08:37 PM	#2
Jill McAuley Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: scenic Oakland, CA or forgotten East Galway, take your pick. Posts: 653	Re: Alden instruments zouk Lovely looking and sounding instrument and a nice version of the Humours of Ballyloughlin as well in that youtube clip! Cheers, Jill __________________ 2008 Pomeroy A4 (#126) 2008 Weber Custom Gallatin F oval hole 2009 Gold Top Red Line Traveler 1920 Stromberg short scale tenor banjo www.myspace.com/mandolinappreciationsociety "you don't have to leave, but your coat's in the front garden..."

11-10-2009, 11:51 AM	#3
Big Joe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nashville Posts: 2,645	Re: Alden instruments zouk Clay Alden is a cool guy. He builds some interesting instruments. He loves building and certainly would be worth considering. __________________ Have a Great Day! Joe Vest Big Joe's Guitarworks www.bigjoesguitarworks.com